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1. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank the Chairpersons of the three Committees for their reports. The usefulness of these public debates, in which we hear briefings, as well as comments from Council members and non-members, goes without saying. I fully endorse the statement to be made by the presidency of the European Union, but I also would like to refer to a few particular aspects of our Committees' work. France welcomes the two-year extension of the mandate of the 1540 Committee. In the coming weeks, the Committee is to draft a programme of work, covering all aspects of resolution 1540 (2004), without favouring or neglecting any. France will make proposals to the Committee in this exercise, which we feel is important for two reasons.”

   2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source

2. “First of all, the Timorese authorities must maintain their commitment, without which there can be no peacebuilding. The many bilateral, regional and multilateral partners - I am thinking in particular of the international financial institutions - must strengthen their support so as to facilitate a smooth transition to complete stability. In conclusion, as UNOTIL prepares to finalize its withdrawal, we must acknowledge the tremendous progress that it has made possible since its inception a year ago. The stabilization process is not yet fully complete, but it is well under way. It is certainly true that much remains to be done, and a United Nations presence will be necessary for some time to come. But Timor-Leste is clearly another example of United Nations success in peacebuilding, and I would like that to be noted.”

   2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

3. “We believe that those proposals are consistent with the requests made by the Timorese authorities, and we can endorse them. Thus, we favour the establishment of a follow-on United Nations office with electoral, political, security and civilian components and a human rights section. We view that latter aspect as being of particular importance, in particular to ensure follow-up of issues related to reconciliation. In that regard, we look forward to the Secretary-General's recommendations on solutions in the areas of justice and reconciliation; we hope that the new United Nations office will be able, if necessary, to provide follow-up on such questions. Finally, I believe it important to stress that, in this peacebuilding phase, the United Nations should not act alone.”

   2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

4. “That approach, which is consistent with the international consensus on the peacebuilding phase, needs to continue. At the same time, the gains need to be preserved. Uncertainties remain with respect to the future, including in the following areas: preparations for the 2007 elections; demonstrations of frustration, including within the armed forces; the fight against impunity; and border control issues. Thus, it is clear that international support continues to be necessary, as shown by the recent events to which I have referred. We cannot ignore the request by the Timorese authorities for continuation of this support. We have carefully studied the Secretary-General's proposals on maintaining a United Nations presence in Timor-Leste.”

   2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

5. “Gusmao have been right to underscore the fragility of the security situation in their country and, in recent letters to the Secretary- General, to request that a United Nations political mission be maintained. The Permanent Representative of Austria will soon make a statement on behalf of the presidency of the European Union, which I fully endorse. For my part, I wish to make a number of comments. I note first of all that, in spite of what I have just said, the situation in Timor-Leste appears to be generally stable, and that the successive United Nations missions seem to have been an outstanding success for the Organization. We welcome the approach of a gradual United Nations drawdown, which made possible a smooth transition without any break in continuity.”

   2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

6. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I am pleased to welcome Mr. Ramos-Horta to the Council Chamber. We listened attentively to his statement, and we thank him for it. Our thanks go also to Mr. Hasegawa for his most interesting and thorough briefing. I wish at the outset to convey my condolences to Mr. Ramos-Horta and to the Timorese people in the wake of the recent rioting, which claimed five lives. Such tragic events show that, notwithstanding the success of the democratic transition in Timor-Leste, the situation remains fragile. It is regrettable that it took such painful circumstances to make us realize that Mr. Ramos-Horta, Mr. Alkatiri and Mr.”

   2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

7. “Here, I should like to recall our interpretation of operative paragraph 4 of the resolution which, as I understand from our consultations on the text, is shared by other Council members: it will not be necessary to adopt another resolution to renew the European force's mandate when the Council decides, by 30 September, to extend the mandate of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). Its intention to do that is stated in the resolution's eleventh preambular paragraph.”

   2006-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5421 (2006) · source

8. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the adoption of resolution 1671 (2006), which attests to the commitment of the international community, particularly the United Nations and the European Union, to the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The force whose deployment the Council has just authorized will be an important element in ensuring that the elections scheduled for June go smoothly.”

   2006-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5421 (2006) · source

9. “In the area of the police, we deem it important to resolve the dispute concerning the decertification of Bosnian police officers. Here we are prepared to support any solution on which Mr. Schwarz-Schilling could agree with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. I should like in conclusion to extend my best wishes to Mr. Schwarz-Schilling and to Mr. Terzic' in their efforts to advance the reform process. We have provided Bosnia and Herzegovina military, financial and humanitarian support over the past 10 years, and we will continue to stand side by side with that country in the years to come.”

   2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source

10. “From that perspective, the completion of the ongoing reforms is also essential; the general elections to be held in October must not lead to a slowing of their implementation. We welcome the agreement reached among Bosnia and Herzegovina's seven main political parties on initial constitutional reforms; this is a step in the right direction because it will help to strengthen the central Government and promote better governance. We welcome the role played by the United States in that outcome. Thus, it is now essential that the constitutional amendments - which have been agreed upon in principle - be adopted on schedule so that they can be implemented before the October elections. We also encourage Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue with police reform and reform of the media and public administration.”

    2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source

11. “With regard to the gradual phasing out of the mandate of the High Representative and its replacement by that of the Special Representative of the European Union, we look forward with great interest to the proposals he will be making in June. Concerning the strengthening of the ties between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union, we are pleased that the negotiations to conclude a stabilization and association agreement are taking place in good conditions, the Bosnian authorities prepared well for them. We encourage them to continue that progress so that the pace of the negotiations does not slow. In that regard, I wish to recall the importance of full cooperation on the part of the States in the region with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY).”

    2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source

12. “This is an important year for Bosnia and Herzegovina, marked by the general elections to be held in October, the negotiation of a stabilization and association agreement with the European Union and institutional reform. The priorities of the High Representative are ours as well. In that regard, we are pleased that he is making the improvement of Bosnia and Herzegovina's economic prospects one of his priorities. Indeed, the country's economic recovery is a prerequisite for development and for improvements in the lives of Bosnian citizens. Secondly, I wish to emphasize our support for Mr. Schwarz-Schilling's role as coordinator of the international community's activities. That is essential to maintain a consistent and harmonious approach.”

    2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source

13. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset to welcome once again Mr. Schwarz- Schilling, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Special Representative of the European Union, and to thank him for his briefing, which we followed with great interest. I should also like to warmly welcome the presence today of Mr. Adnan Terzic, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina. I support the statement to be made shortly by the Permanent Representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. For my part, I should like to make a few comments. First, I reaffirm France's full support for Mr. Schwarz-Schilling's efforts, his priorities and the objectives he has set through his work programme.”

    2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source

14. “In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm the deep attachment of France to the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on the terms of reference of the Madrid Conference, the land for peace initiative, the Arab Peace Initiative adopted at the 2002 Beirut Summit and Security Council resolutions.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

15. “We welcome the stance taken by President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in favour of a resumption of the peace talks. We must take them at their word. France once again solemnly appeals to the two parties to refrain from any unilateral action or undertaking that could prejudge the outcome of final status negotiations or threaten the viability of a two- State solution. In that regard we remain very concerned at the continuation of the Israeli settlement policy in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, at the route of the separation barrier, which contravenes the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice and General Assembly resolution ES- 10/15, and at the obstacles to access to the Jordan Valley for resident or riparian Palestinian populations.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

16. “The purpose of that policy is not to punish the Palestinian people, but instead to encourage the new Palestinian Government to adopt the principles of the peace process that have been endorsed since the Madrid Conference by the international community and the PLO. France believes that the recent escalation of violence calls for a strong political response on the part of the international community. In that connection, we regret that the Security Council last week was not able to agree on the balanced draft presidential statement submitted by Qatar, which my delegation supported. In this fragile context, we deem necessary a robust initiative on the part of the Quartet that would bring the parties back to the negotiating table.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

17. “Thus humanitarian assistance, broadly speaking, will continue, as will most of our cooperation projects, in particular in vital areas such as health care. Direct budgetary assistance has, however, been temporarily suspended until alternative channels can be defined, to ensure that such assistance can be clearly targeted to priority needs such as education and health care. The Council of Ministers of the European Union plans to periodically review this issue so as to assess the Palestinian Government's attitude towards the three principles set out by the European Union, the Quartet and the Security Council, that is, the renunciation of violence, the recognition of Israel's right to exist, and the recognition of previous agreements between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

18. “The full reopening of the Karni crossing is crucial in that respect. We call on the Israeli Government also fully to reimburse to the Palestinian Authority all tax income collected on its behalf, in keeping with the Paris Protocol. As I have noted recently in this forum, France and Europe as a whole do not wish to punish the Palestinian people or sacrifice the institutional achievements that have been made over the past decade. With respect to the recent decisions taken by the European Union, my delegation would like to emphasize that European assistance to the Palestinian Authority is suspended only partly and temporarily. The European Union remains the main donor to the Palestinian Authority. France deems it important that assistance earmarked for the Palestinian people be maintained.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

19. “We call on the parties to respect the arrangements agreed last year at the Sharm el-Sheik summit. Recent incidents also demonstrate the importance of keeping open channels for discussion between Israel and Palestine. In that connection, we deplore the Israeli decision to close the Jericho liaison office and encourage the parties to continue to engage in dialogue. My country wishes to express its concern at the grave deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories, in particular in the Gaza Strip. Israel must discharge its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention and honour its commitments under past agreements. We call for respect for, and the prompt implementation of, all the provisions of the Agreement on Movement and Access, signed in November last.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

20. “We condemn also the launching of homemade rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israel. We welcome the clear-cut position taken by President Mahmoud Abbas against violence, and we call on the Palestinian Government to publicly denounce terrorism and to take immediate measures to prevent such attacks. My country has on several occasions expressed its concern at the increasing violence in the Gaza Strip. The use of force by Israel, in particular indiscriminate artillery fire against the Gaza Strip, poses a threat to the civilian population. While recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against terrorist acts, we call on the Israeli Government to show the greatest restraint and to cease such practices contravening international law, in particular extrajudicial assassinations. France appeals for calm and restraint.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

21. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): My delegation wishes fully to associate itself with the statement to be made shortly by the Ambassador of Austria on behalf of the European Union. France is deeply preoccupied by the recent upsurge in violence in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territories, which has left in its wake numerous civilian victims, in particular children. We wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of the Victims as well as to the Palestinian and Israeli peoples. France condemns in the most energetic terms the deadly suicide attack committed this morning in Tel Aviv. That attack has once again given rise to feelings of horror and of condemnation. Nothing could possibly justify such a hateful act, and we are shocked by comments made by the Hamas spokesman in that connection.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

22. “My delegation will draw all the relevant conclusions in the Security Council in the coming weeks. France is convinced that the investment that can be made to ensure peace in Cote d'Ivoire will be a considerable additional guarantee of Liberia's stability, to which we are extremely committed.”

    2006-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5406 (2006) · source

23. “On the one hand, UNOCI will once again be able, as soon as it proves necessary, to immediately benefit from the reinforcement provided by UNMIL. On the other hand, it is clear that by 30 April the Council will be taking a decision on strengthening UNOCI. That is, more than ever, essential as a corollary to the peace process set out in resolution 1633 (2005), which today is entering the most sensitive and most critical phase. The strengthening should be authorized as soon as possible, because the timetable for the process is tight and, as the Secretary-General has told us, the security situation in Cote d'Ivoire remains particularly volatile. My delegation notes that the Council has just made a firm commitment to settle the issue of the UNOCI troops by the end of April.”

    2006-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5406 (2006) · source

24. “That is why my delegation, like the overwhelming majority of the Council, has, over the past few days, supported the following: with regard to Liberia, the gradual and reasonable reduction of the number of UNMIL troops, as proposed by the Secretary-General; and, with regard to Cote d'Ivoire, the maintenance in Abidjan of the UNMIL company, which has been deployed since February, as well as - and this is the most important aspect - the strengthening of the military and police forces of the United Nations Mission in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI), for which the Secretary-General, the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union and a near-majority of Council members have been calling for 12 months now. France finally agreed to endorse the draft resolution on UNMIL, which has just been adopted, because it contains a double commitment.”

    2006-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5406 (2006) · source

25. “My country believes that the Security Council must act in this matter in accordance with two simple principles. First, the stability of West Africa is a single integrated whole. Any attempt to separate the situation in Liberia from that in Cote d'Ivoire makes no sense. It is in that context that we need to carefully consider and adapt our efforts for each of those two countries. Secondly, the unity of the international community must be complete. In other words, the Council must pay particular attention to what Africans are telling us and to the Secretary-General's recommendations.”

    2006-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5406 (2006) · source

26. “Furthermore, France welcomes the arrest and the transfer to the special court for Sierra Leone of Charles Taylor. In this regard, we wish once again to pay a sincere tribute to President Obasanjo for his decisive action and to the Liberian authorities for their determination to ensure that justice is finally done. France is wholly dedicated to the stability and development of the African continent. It is shouldering all of its responsibilities, and is fully committed, alongside the African people, the Secretary-General and all United Nations personnel on the ground who are working for peace. That is particularly true in Cote d'Ivoire, where the difficult road that leads to unity and reconciliation is, for both the African and the international communities, a continuing cause for concern.”

    2006-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5406 (2006) · source

27. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): As I stated here in the presence of the President of Liberia, France is determined to support the great efforts made by the Liberian authorities, and to fully support the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), whose role has been and continues to be critical for the recovery of that battered country. The French authorities, who officially received Mrs. Johnson Sirleaf at the beginning of March, have always made every effort to achieve that objective, and they will continue to do so. We are well aware of the consequences, for the entire region, of the Liberian civil war and its brutal atrocities. We must not now let down the people of Liberia. The renewed hope for a Liberia that is stable and at peace provides an opportunity for all of West Africa.”

    2006-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5406 (2006) · source

28. “Once again, we call upon Israel to put an end to the unilateral and illegal measures that threaten the viability of the future Palestinian State and to comply with its obligations under international law. The initiatives that Israel could take in the West Bank must be the subject of an agreement with the PLO. In conclusion, I wish to reiterate my country's deep attachment to the creation of a viable, sovereign and democratic Palestinian State living side by side with Israel in peace and security. I also wish to reaffirm the importance that France accords to the establishment of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East based on the terms of reference of the Madrid Conference, the principle of land for peace and the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source

29. “We have also expressed our concern that the Palestinian people should not be punished and that the institutional gains of the past decade must not be sacrificed. In addition to increased support for the activities of United Nations agencies and non- governmental organizations on the ground, France is in favour of maintaining international aid through reliable and transparent channels, including those placed under the supervision of the President of the Palestinian Authority. Finally, we remain very concerned about the continued Israeli settlement in occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and about the route of the separation wall, which contravenes the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice and General Assembly resolution ES/10-15.”

    2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source

30. “The Palestinian Authority must also enforce the law and re-establish public order in the territories under its control. Israel, for its part, must put an end to its military activities that are contrary to the Fourth Geneva Convention, particularly extrajudicial assassinations, which cause civilian casualties and fuel the cycle of violence. We call on the parties to implement without delay the arrangements concluded last year at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit. The deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories, recently emphasized once again by United Nations agencies, is a source of concern for us. France calls for full compliance with and swift implementation of all provisions of the Agreement on Movement and Access, concluded last November.”

    2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source

31. “We have noted the similar appeal made by President Abbas, whose resolute actions at the head of the Palestinian Authority we support. Above and beyond the political developments and the hope for an early relaunching of the peace process, France remains concerned at the fragile situation on the ground. The security situation is still precarious, as illustrated by the grave consequences of the Israeli military operation against the Jericho prison on 14 March. We call on all the parties to show the greatest possible restraint. The Palestinian Authority must strengthen its fight against terrorism, in particular by halting the firing of rockets from the Gaza Strip. The recent firing of a Katyusha-type rocket from Gaza towards Israeli territory is a very worrisome development in that regard.”

    2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source

32. “The international community - first and foremost, the Quartet and the countries of the region - must now support that willingness by helping the parties to get back on the path of dialogue and to think about conditions for a resumption of the peace process. The new Palestinian Government will be judged on its actions. We deplore the fact that the Prime Minister, in his inaugural speech to the Legislative Council, did not formally endorse the fundamental principles of the peace process recalled by the Quartet: renunciation of violence, recognition of Israel and recognition of the agreements concluded between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Once again, we call on that Government to accept and implement those principles.”

    2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source

33. “It is undoubtedly too soon to speculate as to the consequences of those events for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Today, I shall limit myself to recalling the principles to which France attaches importance. The Palestinian and Israeli peoples freely expressed themselves during the recent elections. We respect their choices. The Palestinian and Israeli leaders now bear a heavy responsibility: they must respond with concrete measures to the aspirations of the majority of their fellow citizens to peace and security. In that regard, we welcome the respective positions taken by President Mahmoud Abbas and Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in favour of a resumption of negotiations. Indeed, France is convinced that unilateral approaches cannot replace a negotiated process, which alone can lead to a lasting peace.”

    2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source

34. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset to thank Mr. Kalomoh for his briefing. My delegation agrees with its main conclusions. I fully associate myself with the statement to be made shortly by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. This week, the Middle East experienced two major developments. In the Palestinian territories, the Government of Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh - composed exclusively of Ministers who are close to or members of Hamas - was given a vote of confidence by the parliament. In Israel, the elections to the Knesset saw the victory of the new Kadima party of Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, whom we congratulate on his success and who will be called upon to form the next coalition Government.”

    2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source

35. “The international community must be mobilized to assist the President-elect and the future Government in working for the country's recovery. In the new phase of peacebuilding and the rule of law that is beginning, continued international engagement alongside the Haitian authorities is essential. The Haitian people must be able to rely on the long-term engagement of the international community. Mr. President, my delegation supports the draft presidential statement prepared by your delegation.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

36. “The third priority must therefore be the justice sector - an area in which almost everything still needs to be done - and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) efforts, taking into account the unique nature of Haiti's case. More generally, the State's capacities must be strengthened in many areas at both the national and the local levels, and Haiti's development must be promoted. No stabilization will be possible without the launching of a process of sustainable economic and social development. In that regard, we recall our endorsement of the Interim Cooperation Framework, which is necessary for the donors to coordinate among themselves and with the Haitian authorities. When the new authorities take up their duties, it will mark the beginning of a new phase, but it will not mark the end of the stabilization process.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

37. “The President must be able to swiftly take the oath of office before the new Parliament, in accordance with the constitutional rules. In addition, much remains to be done to restore security in Haiti, despite the progress made in recent weeks. The continued existence of lawless areas has a very negative psychological impact on all the residents of Haiti and is a threat to the consolidation of the democratic process and to the country's development. Addressing that issue calls for a twofold response, both military and humanitarian. Over the longer term, security must be ensured by strengthening the Haitian national police and to that end, police reform is essential. But reforming the police will not in itself make it possible to establish security and the rule of law.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

38. “The long-term commitment of the international community, beginning with the United Nations, must be maintained. MINUSTAH will have to adjust its mandate accordingly, and we will be grateful to the Secretary-General for the recommendations that he will give us and the new Haitian authorities in that regard. I should now like to refer briefly to the challenges that we believe will be most urgent in the coming months. The first is to complete the political transition. The second round of parliamentary elections must be held as scheduled. The Haitian authorities and the Provisional Electoral Council, with the support of the international community, need to ensure a transparent process that makes it possible to obtain indisputable results.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

39. “In particular, they are an opportunity for Haiti to leave behind the violence and political instability of the past. The Haitian authorities must now work to promote reconciliation and an inclusive political process, in keeping with the wishes of the overwhelming majority of the population. I should like to commend the role played by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Valdes, and by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) in that success. Mr. Valdes succeeded in bringing the Haitian political actors together, thus enabling MINUSTAH to succeed in its primary task: ensuring the country's political transition. However, this is only the end of the first phase, and the challenges to be addressed are still immense.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

40. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): It is a pleasure for me to welcome Mr. Rene Preval, the new President of Haiti, and to congratulate him on his election, which reflects an undisputed choice of the Haitian people. We listened to his statement attentively, and we wish him every success in his new duties. We assure him of our full support in the many challenges that he will have to meet. I fully subscribe to the statement to be made by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. Here, I shall make a few supplementary comments. The massive participation of Haitians during the presidential election and the peaceful holding of the first round of parliamentary elections are an important step forward on the path towards democracy in Haiti.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

41. “Along with those considerable challenges, there is also a fragile and unstable regional environment, as reflected in Liberia's neighbour, C6te d'Ivoire, and in particular the western part of that country that borders Liberia. The stability of the entire subregion should be a constant concern and a common objective for us all. President Johnson-Sirleaf can count on the support of France and, as she heard our colleagues say, on the Security Council to assist her in her promising efforts. We are at her side and her success will also be the success of the people of Liberia.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

42. “It confirms that, even in such extremity, an African State can emerge from civil war when its leaders are determined, when the African community is resolutely involved, and when its international partners, beginning with the Security Council, assume their full responsibilities. Finally, her determination, competence and pragmatism are the best guarantors for Liberia's recovery. We are all well aware of the fact that the President's job is immense. It involves rebuilding the nation, restoring basic public services, ensuring respect for the rules of good governance, eradicating corruption, achieving success in the national reconciliation process, and fighting impunity. In that respect, my country welcomes the ongoing discussions with President Obasanjo on sending Charles Taylor to the Special Court for Sierra Leone as soon as possible.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

43. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): It is an honour for the Security Council to welcome Mrs. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf today. The presence of the Liberian President is the focal point of our meeting and highlights its importance. In various ways, she embodies hope reborn - first, because she is the first woman to be elected head of State in Africa in full respect for democratic principles, and secondly, because her election marks the end of a civil war that ravaged her country and destabilized the entire subregion. Her election demonstrates that the crises on the continent - even when they achieve extreme intensity - are not necessarily fatal.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

44. “Those requirements are vital, because we have a collective moral duty to the victims; to safeguard the image of the Organization; and to ensure the maintenance of international peace and security, which is at the core of our Organization's mission and is the major task facing the Council.”

    2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source

45. “Finally, with respect to the institution of mechanisms of inquiry - an idea that my delegation fully supports - we must ensure that we articulate and combine effectively procedures for an administrative inquiry, which are up to the Organization, and judicial procedures, which of necessity fall within the purview of States. In conclusion, I should like to go back to something that Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno said earlier. If I understood him correctly, he said - and, in any case, this is my firm belief also - that in this matter we require determination on the part of the Secretariat; that there can be no respite in the process; and that there must be a complete commitment on the part of Member States.”

    2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source

46. “First, we must concentrate our efforts on the most serious cases of sexual abuse, namely, those involving paedophilia, rape, violence and human trafficking. Such an approach may entail making a more specific distinction between the various categories of offences. A second priority should be to expand protection and assistance for those who file complaints. For example, we may wish explicitly to include women in teams investigating complaints. In terms of the assistance to be provided, aid could predominantly take the form of care, rather than financial assistance. Regarding the financing of such measures, the idea of a voluntary trust fund for victims should be explored.”

    2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source

47. “Secondly, we should strengthen the administrative disciplinary measures taken by the Organization, as well as judicial prosecution by States against those responsible. In their briefings, both speakers were quite correct to state that peacekeeping operations are primarily comprised of dedicated, competent and conscientious men and women, and that, while the shortcomings of some should not cast a shadow on peacekeeping missions in general, those shortcomings must nevertheless be punished and a policy of prevention put in place. Much has been done since the publication of Prince Zeid's report. As both speakers have pointed out, much work remains to be done. We believe that the strategy to be developed must be based on several priorities.”

    2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source

48. “The revelation of the existence of sexual exploitation and abuse in 2004 on the part of a significant number of peacekeepers was a serious blow to the Council's efforts and to how peacekeeping missions are perceived. Such behaviour must be resolutely punished. Prince Zeid's report was the first step in establishing a zero-tolerance policy with regard to such actions. For its part, France fully supports a zero-tolerance policy, which we are seeking to put in place at the national level. It seems to us that we have two goals in combating sexual abuse and exploitation. The first is to protect those who have been the victims of sexual abuse on the part of peacekeepers, while recognizing the responsibility of the United Nations for the behaviour of peacekeepers.”

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49. “In a report he issued almost one year ago, he proposed a comprehensive strategy aiming at the elimination of sexual abuse and exploitation in United Nations peacekeeping operations. That report provided us with a blueprint to that end and remains our road map. We must follow the course of action it sets out if we wish to end such reprehensible acts that fail to meet the basic duty to provide assistance that every member of a peacekeeping operation has towards the local populations they have been set to protect. Such a policy is crucial to ensuring the full implementation of the goals of the United Nations and, as I have said, to guaranteeing that its values are upheld. The Security Council has adopted several important resolutions regarding children in armed conflict, women and peace and security and the protection of civilians.”

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50. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to say that I am pleased that the President has taken the initiative to hold this public debate on the issue of sexual abuse and exploitation on the part of peacekeeping forces. I should first like to reaffirm my country's full support for the steps taken by the Secretary-General to combat those abuses. Those efforts will determine the credibility of the Organization and of the values it enshrines. I also welcome the resolve I noted from the statement made by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, which, I am pleased to say, illustrates the extent to which his Department is committed to combating sexual abuse and exploitation. I also wish in particular to thank Prince Zeid for his statement, as well as to take this opportunity to pay tribute to him for his efforts.”

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