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De La Sabliere

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“The contracts of several members of the group of experts have expired or soon will expire, so it will be a brand new group that will be helping the Committee to implement its new programme of work. France encourages the Committee to continue its activities with a view to increasing awareness of the resolution on the part of States and of international organizations with competence in this area, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. This work is not just useful in terms of inviting States that have not yet done so to submit or supplement their national reports, but also in mobilizing support for the Committee's work among regional and specialized organizations acting pursuant to their respective mandates.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“When we decided, by resolution 1673 (2006), which extended the mandate of the Committee, that the Committee should, within a period of two years, report back to the Council on the completion of the implementation by States of the resolution, we assigned an ambitious goal to the Committee. It is now up to the Committee to acquire the tools that it needs in order to carry out this work in depth. The Committee must, if it is to do the job that we have entrusted to it in terms of assistance, effectively match offers and requests for technical assistance. This will require the updating of its matrix, which was never intended to be carved in stone but was designed to be an evolving tool.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“Resolution 1540 (2004) is a unique instrument in terms of non-proliferation precisely because it deals comprehensively and coherently with the three types of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery vehicles and related materiel. It is respectful of treaties and of those who have or have not signed them, but it is directed at all States. Where there is no treaty - that is to say, in the case of delivery systems and non-State actors - it does not lay down the law but asks States to fully shoulder their responsibilities. The Security Council has formulated these requests of all States precisely so as to render them operational.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“However, I would also like to refer to some specific aspects of the work of the Committees. With regard to resolution 1540 (2004), that Committee has spent a great deal of time elaborating a draft programme of work. I should like once again to stress the importance that my country attaches to ensuring that the programme of work and its implementation deal with all aspects of resolution 1540 (2004), neglecting none. The question of the delivery vehicles for weapons of mass destruction - which has been the poor relation in the work done over the past two years - must not be excluded on an artificial basis. We cannot adopt an approach that restricts the scope of the resolution. The fact that a treaty bans any particular type of weapon does not mean that such weapons or their delivery vehicles no longer exist.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): First, I would like to thank the Chairmen of the three Committees for their reports. Terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems pose a major threat to international peace and security - an issue for which the Council has a special responsibility. Open meetings such as this one, which enable all Members of the United Nations to remain informed about all of the Council's activities in combating terrorism, are particularly useful. Furthermore, they make it possible for us to ensure that there is smooth interaction and coordination in the work of the three Committees established by the Council. We fully support the statement to be made later by the presidency of the European Union.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“My country welcomes the ceasefire agreement signed on 26 August between the Government of Uganda and the LRA rebellion. That agreement is a first step towards a final resolution of the conflict in Uganda. However, the search for peace should be reconciled with the need not to guarantee impunity, especially for those responsible for the most serious violations of international humanitarian law. On the humanitarian front, France is dedicated to the social reintegration of child soldiers - especially those unfortunate girls who have been raped - as well as to the provision of psychological assistance. My delegation welcomes the work done by UNICEF, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Ugandan Human Rights Commission in accordance with resolution 1612 (2005).”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“My delegation would like to reiterate its support for the work of United Nations agencies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as for the United Nations 2006 Action Plan. We urge the Congolese Government to become closely involved in the implementation of the Plan of Action. Of course, we must also strengthen the coordination of international assistance and United Nations programmes, so as to ensure that humanitarian assistance can meet the needs of the entire country. I also think we should welcome the return of institutional donors to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the European Commission and the World Bank. I am pleased that donors are prepared to reinvest following the transition that has taken place with regard to infrastructure and basic services.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“That continues to be a matter of great concern. Given the scale of the movement of displaced persons and refugees, I would first like to emphasize the basic principle of the voluntary return of refugees to their countries. That principle must always be very closely monitored. We are also concerned about the needs of local populations that suffer the burden of large numbers of displaced persons. The involvement of children in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is of particular concern. It is my hope that Congolese authorities, United Nations agencies and the main donors will quickly implement the recommendations just made by the Council's Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank the delegation of Greece for taking the initiative of organizing this meeting. I also wish to thank Mr. Egeland for his briefing. It is always with great interest that we listen to him as he explains the situation on the ground. At the outset, I would like to commend the progress that has been made in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The humanitarian response of the United Nations and its partners is today more swift than in was the past. But the improvement made should not lead us to forget reality. The briefing just given to us by Jan Egeland reminds us of the reality that the situation in certain parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has produced one of the most lethal humanitarian crises in world.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“The international community must continue to play its role of helping Iraq and its leaders move forward in that direction. France intends to do its utmost in support of those efforts. In that connection, my country expresses the hope that the initiative undertaken by the League of Arab States with the support of the United Nations will soon lead to the convening of a conference on an inter-Iraqi national accord.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“To conclude, I should like to commend UNAMI for its remarkable work and to recall our support for United Nations action in Iraq, not only at the political level, to support the process of dialogue and national reconciliation and to contribute to full respect for human rights in the country, but also at the economic level, to coordinate international assistance and to promote implementation of the Compact initiative. The Secretary-General's report usefully recalls both the difficulties and the hopes and outlines the prospects. The priority remains re-establishing an independent, sovereign, pluralistic and united Iraq that is able to find its way back to the path of stability and regain its standing in the community of nations.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“This process must be conducted by Iraqis and be based on the mobilization of their efforts and their resources, in particular, their natural resources; the political and security conditions necessary for any substantial reform must be created; and this new contract must establish a genuine partnership on the basis of well- identified criteria and the implementation of the principle of conditionality. Furthermore, there must be the support of the regional and international communities. Any political solution presupposes that the major players involved, particularly among Iraq's neighbours, should be associated in one way or other with the efforts to promote the unity and integrity of that country. In that regard, my delegation thanks the Secretary-General for his willingness to convene a meeting on those items on 18 September.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“My delegation likewise remains convinced that a clear and agreed timeline for the withdrawal of foreign forces is indispensable to allow the Iraqis to persevere in a context of responsibility and sovereignty. There is also the response to the challenges of reconstruction and the expectations of the population. That is the purpose of the International Compact with Iraq. France, with the European Union, welcomed the launching of that project and expressed our willingness to support it. It was in that spirit that the French Minister for Foreign Affairs attended the meeting of the preparatory group in Abu Dhabi. But my country also stressed the importance of establishing this project around a number of principles.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“In that regard, we believe that only a truly inclusive process will help isolate extremist groups and bring back into the political arena those communities that have been excluded from it. I also note the Secretary- General's appeal to undertake a constitutional review process well aware though we are of the difficulty of the exercise. And then there is the response to the legitimate security needs of Iraqis. There must be an end to the violence that has increased and that my country condemns in the firmest possible fashion. The training of Iraqi security forces remains a priority, as does the handling of the phenomenon of militia which, the Secretary-General's report notes, continues to grow.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“The number of civilian casualties has grown considerably - more than 100 per day - almost 6,500 killed in June and July 2006 alone, and the number of displaced persons has also increased substantially. In this context, France wishes to reiterate its support for the Government of Iraq and for its Prime Minister, and to say once again that we are prepared to develop cooperation with him and to remain at Iraq's side. We welcome Iraq's will to provide a comprehensive response to the challenges posed and, as the Secretary-General said, there will not just be a single military response to the challenges, but several types of responses to be found. At first, there will be a political response, which is the purpose of the National Reconciliation Plan launched by the Prime Minister.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“The Government of Iraq, whose establishment we welcomed last May, has undertaken significant and commendable efforts, at the political level with the National Reconciliation Plan, at the security level with its plan to re-establish security in Baghdad, in terms of reform, with its resolve to undertake substantial legislative work in parliament and also, now, with the initiative for the International Compact for Iraq. Still, as I have already indicated, the challenges remain huge. As was noted by the Secretary-General, Iraq has become one of the most violent conflict zones in the world. Intercommunity tensions have risen to a dangerous level to the point of breeding fears of a civil war in the country.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I should like to thank Mr. Ashraf Qazi for his presentation of the Secretary-General's report and Ambassador John Bolton for his briefing on the activities of the Multinational Force (MNF). I should like to make the following comments. My delegation fully shares the observation of the Secretary-General that Iraq remains at a crossroads. The security situation is of deep concern and the risk of its deterioration cannot be ruled out. But the prospects for an improvement still exist and, in spite of considerable difficulties, it is not too late to get out of the spiral and to chart a course for emergency from the cr1s1s.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“In any case, it is imperative that a solution be found by the deadline that we have set, that is, by the end of 2006, both in order to assuage any feelings of impatience and to prevent any further delays in resolving a problem that threatens regional stability. Whatever form the future status of Kosovo may take, it must be in keeping with the European architecture. From that perspective, we deem imperative progress towards achieving a multi-ethnic and democratic society. We look to Belgrade and Pristina to contribute actively in that respect.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“In any case, we certainly would rule out any notion of partition. My delegation wishes to reiterate its full support for the negotiation process that is under way under the auspices of Mr. Ahtisaari. While the positions of the parties remain divergent, as is underlined in the report of the Secretary-General, it is more pressing than ever before for the parties to become involved in a constructive manner and to show flexibility with regard to the status issue and also with regard to the constituent elements of the status. We hope that the process will result in a negotiated settlement.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“In that respect, we share the concerns outlined by the Secretary-General with regard to the pressure that has been brought to bear on the Kosovo Serbs to dissuade them doing so. The authorities in Belgrade must encourage such participation and not seek to impede it. The report of the Secretary-General also underlines the increasing tension in northern Kosovo. Whatever the future status of Kosovo may be, we will have to devise realistic operational arrangements that will provide for development in northern Kosovo. Increased decentralization must preserve the identity and protect the rights of the various communities. It is regrettable that several municipal assemblies have decided to suspend cooperation with the Provisional Institutions. Belgrade and Pristina must work to encourage local leaders to build confidence.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“The efforts undertaken by the authorities of Kosovo to build a multi-ethnic country will play an important role in defining the future status of Kosovo. Moreover, the dialogue undertaken by the provisional authorities addressing minorities, starting with the Serb minority, must be intensified. No lasting stability will be possible in the absence of reconciliation among communities. Unacceptable acts of violence against minorities make it clear that such a reconciliation lies far ahead in the future. The perpetrators of such acts must be brought to justice. However, such a necessary reconciliation will require also the Serbian authorities to participate in full in the Provisional Institutions, which is in their own interest.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“The Permanent Representative of Finland will make a statement later on behalf of the European Union presidency. I associate myself fully with that statement. However, I wish to touch on several points. First, we note that the report of the Secretary- General highlights the progress that has been made with regard to the implementation of standards, in keeping with the request submitted by Council members. This is a positive development, but it must be further expanded. All of the standards must be implemented rapidly, in a concrete manner, in particular with regard to the 13 priorities identified by UNMIK and by the Contact Group with regard to the protection of minorities and the rule of law.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): Allow me at the outset to thank the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Joachim Rficker, for his presentation, and to wish him every success in his new post at this crucial time for the future of Kosovo. In particular, he will be responsible for preparing for the transition from the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to the future international presence, which must be very carefully organized. I should like also to welcome the presence of Ms. Raskovic-Ivic, President of the Coordination Centre of the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo and Metohija, as well as that of Mr. Ceku, Prime Minister of Kosovo, as part of the delegation headed by Mr. Rficker.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“I would like to conclude by recalling the consequences of the conflict for the stability of the region, including its consequences for the humanitarian situation across the border as seen in the situation in the camps in Chad. Resolution 1706 (2006) deals with these issues, and we look forward to the Secretary- General's proposals about ways to improve the security situation in the Chad camps and the contribution that might be made by the United Nations to monitor the border area in the territory of Chad.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“The Sudan owes it to the African Union and to the United Nations, whose only objective is to help to restore peace to Darfur and to provide for the effective protection of the civilian population there, while respecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity. I believe it essential that the same language be used in communicating with the Government of National Unity of the Sudan by all Council members and by all of the regional organizations concerned. For its part, France will continue its efforts to make sure that that message - a message of responsibility, dialogue and cooperation - is fully understood by the Sudanese authorities.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“The United Nations, which has steadfastly supported the political and military efforts of the African Union to restore peace to Darfur, had a duty to respond positively to that request. The Sudan must now accept the deployment of the operation that we have decided to set up. It owes that to its population, which - as has been noted today several times - it has the responsibility to protect, if necessary with the assistance of the international community. I do not need to remind Council members that that responsibility is set out in the 2005 World Summit Outcome document and in resolution 1674 (2006).”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“Several hundred thousand civilians are threatened by the intensification of the fighting and the worsening of conditions for humanitarian access that has been seen in recent months. The Council cannot resign itself to the continuation of a conflict that has given rise to the most serious violations of human rights which could destabilize neighbouring countries and which are forcing millions of people to rely on international assistance for their survival. The second reason that the Council took the decision - and I think we should remember this - was because the African Union asked it to do so. The request was made before the signing of the Abuja Agreement, and it has since been reaffirmed by several decisions taken by the African Union Peace and Security Council.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“In contravening Council resolutions, decisions taken by the African Union Peace and Security Council and the Abuja Agreement they can only thwart the major efforts that the United Nations is prepared to make to restore peace to Darfur. Resolution 1706 (2006) is a continuation of earlier efforts by the Security Council to support the implementation of the Abuja Agreement. In my delegation's view, the resolution was adopted for two reasons. The first reason was the deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in Darfur, which has been of great concern in recent months, as the Secretary-General has just reminded us. The worsening situation compromises the implementation of the Agreement.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“It is therefore now more desirable than ever that the movements that have not yet signed the Agreement rally to it, and that all the people of Darfur be brought in so they can discuss their common problems together. My delegation is therefore particularly concerned about the fact that the military option is still being pursued by some rebel movements that have not signed the Abuja Agreement, and about indications that that Sudanese authorities are preparing to relaunch military operations. Such options, as Council members have already stressed, cannot restore peace and stability to Darfur today any more than they could in the past. They will only further prolong the terrible suffering that the population has endured since the beginning of the conflict more than three years ago.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I thank you, Sir, for convening this debate, in accordance with the wish expressed by the Council last month. I also thank the Secretary-General for his participation in this meeting, and in particular for his enlightening statement early in the debate. Allow me first to recall the importance that my delegation attaches to the Abuja Agreement, the conclusion of which was welcomed unanimously by our Council and the entire international community, which indicated their readiness to contribute to its implementation. The Abuja Agreement remains our common reference point and the direction towards which all efforts should be directed with a view to restoring peace and stability in Darfur.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. In accordance with the understanding reached earlier, I invite the members of the Council to proceed to informal consultations following the adjournment of this meeting. The meeting rose at 3.50 p.m. 06-45042”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5503 (2006) · source
“Minister Mitri has asked for the floor once again. I very willingly give him the floor, in the hope that the interesting discussion we are listening to very carefully will conclude with the dignity in which it began.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5503 (2006) · source
“Tarek Mitri, Minister of Culture and acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lebanon. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mitri (Lebanon) 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 Security Council is meeting pursuant to the request contained in the letter dated 31 July 2006 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2006/596. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Tarek Mitri, Minister of Culture and acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lebanon.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5503 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Israel and Lebanon, in which they request 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 those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, 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. Gillerman (Israel) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): On behalf of the members of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5503 (2006) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution. 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 ofhands. In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, 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 1698 (2006). 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.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5502 (2006) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2006/585, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's 2 prior consultations. Members of the Council also have before them the reports of the Group of Experts, contained in documents S/2006/53 and S/2006/525. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, contained in document 5/2006/389, and the report of the Security Council mission on the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, contained in document S/2006/434.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5502 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 of the item 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. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) 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.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5502 (2006) · source
“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 ofhana's. In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, 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 1697 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.35 am. 06-44970”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5501 (2006) · source
“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. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, document S/2006/560. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2006/583, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I should also like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to documents 5/2006/575, S/2006/565, S/2006/550, 5/2006/537, S/2006/536, 2 S/2006/531, S/2006/522, S/2006/518 and 8/2006/496, containing letters from Lebanon; and document 5/2006/515, containing a letter from Israel.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5501 (2006) · source
“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 Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 11.25 am. 06-44964”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5500 (2006) · source
“The resolution that we have just adopted makes mandatory the suspension requested by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); it does not mean an end to negotiations. We reaffirm the proposals made to Iran on 6 June by our six countries. If Iran should refuse to comply with the resolution, we will then work to adopt measures under Article 41 of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. If Iran should implement the decisions of the IAEA and the Security Council and enter into negotiations, we will be prepared to abstain from further action in the Council. Once again, we appeal to Iran to respond positively to the substantive proposals that we made last month. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5500 (2006) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of France. Resolution 1696 (2006), which the Security Council has just adopted, was made necessary by the fact that Iran, despite three meetings between Mr. Javier Solana and Mr. Ali Larijani, has shown no willingness to seriously discuss the substance of the proposals made on 6 June on behalf of China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the Russian Federation and the United States. Under such conditions, the six countries had no choice but to resume the activity that had been suspended in the Security Council. We welcome the international community's support, through this vote, for the efforts of our countries. France - in a position shared by Germany, which co-sponsored the text - emphasizes the following elements.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5500 (2006) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution. 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 ofhands. In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America Against: Qatar The President (spoke in French): The result of the voting is as follows: 14 votes in favour and one against. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 1696 (2006). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5500 (2006) · source
“The President (spoke in French): 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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/589, which contains a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I should like to draw the attention of members of the Council to two letters from the representative of France contained in documents S/2006/521 and S/2006/573. I should like also to draw the attention of Council members to the reports of the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency dated 27 February and 28 April 2006, contained in documents S/2006/150 and S/2006/270, respectively.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5500 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Germany and the Islamic Republic of Iran, in which they request 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 those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, 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. Zarif (Iran) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. von Ungern- Sternberg (Germany) took the seat reserved for him at the side ofthe Council Chamber.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5500 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council remains seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/35. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 8.35 p.m. 06-44899”
2006-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5499 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council expresses again its utmost concern at the Lebanese and Israeli civilian casualties and human suffering, the widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure, and the increased number of internally displaced persons. "The Security Council urges all parties to grant immediate and unlimited access to humanitarian assistance. "The Security Council deplores any action against United Nations personnel and calls for full respect for the safety and security of all United Nations personnel and premises. "The Security Council affirms its determination to work without any further delay to adopt a resolution for a lasting settlement of the crisis, drawing on diplomatic efforts under way.”
2006-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5499 (2006) · source
“The Security Council sends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the Lebanese people. "The Security Council strongly deplores this loss of innocent lives and the killing of civilians in the present conflict and requests the Secretary-General to report to it within one week on the circumstances of this tragic incident. the "The Security Council expresses its concern at the threat of escalation of violence with further grave consequences for the humanitarian situation, calls for an end to violence, and underscores the urgency of securing a lasting, permanent and sustainable ceasefire.”
2006-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5499 (2006) · source
“Pursuant to the decision taken at the 5498th meeting, held earlier today, I acknowledge the presence of the representatives of Israel and Lebanon at the Council table, in accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After 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 expresses its extreme shock and distress at the shelling by the Israeli Defense Forces of a residential building in Qana, in southern Lebanon, which has caused the killing of dozens of civilians, mostly children, and injured many others.”
2006-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5499 (2006) · source
“There are no more speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. 06-44873 In accordance with the understanding reached earlier, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations following the adjournment of this meeting. The meeting rose at 12.15 p.m.”
2006-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5498 (2006) · source