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1. “The Special Representative must, in particular, pursue continued dialogue with President Karzai and the other political stakeholders regarding the implementation of the mutual commitments undertaken in London. In this respect, the initial contacts established between the Special Representative and President Karzai are encouraging. UNAMA will also have an active role to play in supporting the Government in its reconciliation and reintegration programme. That programme will need to be implemented within the framework of the Constitution and in strict observance of democratic values and norms. Secondly, UNAMA will also have to commit itself to supporting the electoral process. Lessons must be learned from the problems that faced the presidential elections. Reforms are needed before the September parliamentary elections.”

   2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source

2. “We welcome the appointment of Mr. De Mistura at the head of UNAMA. We have full confidence in his ability to take on the role of representative of the entire international community to the Afghan people in an effective and dynamic manner. In so doing, he can rely on the new special representative of the European Union and the new NATO civilian representative. Their strengthened competencies will help make the international efforts in support of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General more coherent. We expect the United Nations to actively support the transition process undertaken in London. In this respect, the mandate renewal provides us with an opportunity to spell out the priorities of the mission. We see three priorities. First, political good offices are the cornerstone of the mandate.”

   2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source

3. “In terms of military issues, the new strategy developed by General McChrystal is beginning to bear fruit and is highlighting the weaknesses of the armed rebellion, which does not enjoy the support of the people. Finally, at the regional level, more positive dynamics between Afghanistan and its neighbours have made the fight against terrorism more effective. However, these developments are still fragile. In order to consolidate the prospects for recovery, it is essential to quickly implement the reform plans that President Karzai announced to enable Afghan institutions to fully take on their new responsibilities. The United Nations has the legitimacy, impartiality and expertise that make it an essential actor in this new phase. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has a key role to play.”

   2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source

4. “Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): The representative of the European Union will shortly make a statement, with which France aligns itself. Allow me to add a few complementary observations. After a difficult 2009, the first few months of 2010 have given us some reason to hope for an improvement in the situation. Afghanistan and the international community agreed on a credible road map at the London Conference, based on an accelerated undertaking by Afghans of their sovereign responsibilities. The commitments undertaken by President Karzai and his Government on an ambitious reform programme and the announcement of a reconciliation and reintegration process provide a solid foundation for that transition.”

   2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source

5. “In our view, the 2010 review of the Peacebuilding Commission will be a critical milestone in enabling the Commission to enhance its effectiveness and to gain visibility and influence here in New York and, most especially, on the ground. The in-depth and objective review should provide a comprehensive view of its strengths and weaknesses of the Commission's activities, with a view to making it more effective.”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

6. “The Commission's presence on the ground in the form of a PBC focal point, through a United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office, is a prerequisite for coordinating international efforts and for ensuring the credibility of the Commission. The Integrated Peacebuilding Offices should serve as effective day-to- day intermediaries in the implementation of approaches jointly defined by the Commission and the State in question. Finally, I welcome the role played by the Peacebuilding Support Office in supporting the activities of the Commission. I wish great success to Ms. Judy Cheng-Hopkins, who recently took up her post.”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

7. “The main contribution of the Commission is to mobilize energies and resources while coordinating activities on the ground, including the work of international financial institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations with which the PBC is in ongoing contact. In that regard, it is vital that the Commission follow up on projects financed by the Peacebuilding Fund in order to ensure the coherence of the international community's financial assistance. Thus, the Commission's value added could lie in the coordinated selection of projects and of the States that are recipients of funds through the Peacebuilding Fund. The Commission should review some of its working methods and step up its efforts on the ground.”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

8. “The primary objective of the Commission is to ensure the transition between peacekeeping operations and the peacebuilding process. To that end, the Commission and the Council must cooperate more regularly and more closely to ensure, in particular, that the peacebuilding dimension is taken into account at the earliest possible phase in defining post-crisis strategies. The effectiveness of the Commission also depends on its relations with the United Nations system, in particular the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. Increased synergy with those organs will ensure the coordination of actions conducive to the establishment of lasting peace in the political, economic and social spheres. We also call on all Member States to pay particular attention to the work of the Commission and to support it.”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

9. “We therefore call on the Governments of Burundi, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau and the Central African Republic, which have the primary responsibility for successful peacebuilding, to pursue their cooperation with the Commission, in particular in completing the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes under way, reforming their security sectors and organizing elections. Despite that progress, we feel that the Commission's effectiveness can still be improved. The Commission has not yet achieved all the objectives entrusted to it when it was created. France favours strengthened relations between the Commission and the Security Council, as suggested by the Secretary- General in his June report (S/2009/304).”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

10. “France also wishes to express its gratitude to the four Chairs of the country-specific configurations engaged in resolute peacebuilding efforts in the countries in question. As its report (S/2009/444) indicates, the PBC has already achieved satisfactory results in the four countries on its agenda. For four years, the Commission has played a growing role in its United Nations peacebuilding efforts in countries that are just emerging from conflict, by mobilizing resources and coordinating international assistance. My delegation emphasizes the importance of the ties that have been established between the PBC and the national authorities of those four States, in particular in the definition of strategic priorities. The ownership of those peacebuilding strategies by all stakeholders is vital.”

    2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

11. “Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): France commends the organization of this debate, held a few months before the fifth anniversary of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). It is an opportunity to underscore the initial gains of the PBC and to focus on priority efforts that could improve the effectiveness of its work. The 2010 review should allow the Commission to become an influential tool that will bring added value to key areas of peacebuilding. We fully align ourselves with the statement to be made by the representative of Sweden on behalf of the European Union. I also wish to thank Ambassador Mufioz, Chair of the Commission, for his dedication and his work at the head of the PBC since January 2009.”

    2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

12. “Today's meeting could have been the opportunity to note some progress by announcing the closing of the Office of the High Representative and the arrival of a new phase, since the EU is ready to take on even more responsibility. But the five conditions and two objectives have still not been fulfilled, and I must thus reiterate the necessity for Bosnia and Herzegovina's leaders to come an agreement on a compromise. This is within their grasp; it is up to them to assume their responsibilities, and the international community calls upon them to do so.”

    2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source

13. “Last year's Prud process opened the way to solutions. For now, the Butmir process initiated by the European Union and the United States is opening up some genuine prospects. The international community cannot take the place of Bosnia and Herzegovina's leaders and people in dealing with the country's problems. It is up to them to demonstrate the political resolve necessary to arrive at compromises and to head towards the future. The international community, particularly the EU, is mobilized and continues to follow developments attentively. In this regard, we welcome the adoption of resolution 1895 (2009), which extends the mandate of the European Union military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR) for another year. This is an essential contribution from the EU to Bosnia and Herzegovina's cause.”

    2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source

14. “Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I should like to thank the High Representative for the statement he has just made and to state that we fully agree with his analysis of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I also welcome the presence of Mr. Spirie, the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sweden will speak later on behalf of the European Union, and France naturally aligns itself with that statement. More than a year ago now, Bosnia and Herzegovina took an important step in signing a stabilization and association agreement, which confirmed its wish to join the European Union (EU). We had hoped then that positive momentum would result from that act to confirm a European perspective, but we see today with regret that political divisions still exist. France remains optimistic.”

    2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source

15. “In that connection, we welcome the forthcoming technical assessment mission to Timor-Leste, pursuant to the demand made by the Security Council and the Secretary-General for improved follow-up to peacekeeping operations, particularly with regard to police activities. The technical assessment mission will also allow us to update the Mission's planning documents, pursuant to resolution 1867 (2009). The Secretary-General quite rightly emphasizes in his report (S/2009/504) the importance to lasting reconciliation of combating impunity for past crimes. We share the concerns expressed by the Special Representative and reiterate our support for UNMIT's activities in support of the Prosecutor-General of Timor-Leste, including with respect to the Serious Crimes Investigation Team.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

16. “The reassuring presence of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and the international security forces will therefore continue to be essential to stability in the near future. We are pleased that, as Mr. Khare has just explained, UNMIT's activity is part of a medium-term strategy aimed at having the Timorese progressively take over the tasks currently undertaken by the United Nations. With respect in particular to the transfer of responsibility for law and order in the districts, it will be possible in six months to assess the situation and draw the appropriate lessons in adapting the Mission's mandate, format and composition.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

17. “In that regard, I would like to pay tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the occasion of his last appearance before our Council. In the many years that he has spent in East Timor, Mr. Atul Khare has worked tirelessly beside and for the people. Through his discreet but effective action to support the authorities, he played a part in the emergence of a new State on the international scene. Allow me to underscore the very positive role also played by neighbouring countries, in particular Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, whose support has contributed to maintaining stability in the country. Consolidating the progress achieved will take time. The events of 2006 demonstrated the consequences of a hasty withdrawal of the United Nations.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

18. “Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): The Permanent Representative of Sweden will shortly deliver a statement on behalf of the European Union, with which France associates itself. Allow me to make a few additional remarks. First, I wish to welcome presence of the Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, Mr. Jose Luis Guterres, among us and to convey to him France's congratulations on the successful celebration of the tenth anniversary of the 1999 self-determination referendum. That anniversary is an opportunity to take stock of the impressive path taken by the country on the way towards independence, peace and prosperity. That success is primarily owed to the Timorese people and political officials. However, it would not have been possible Without the commitment of the international community.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

19. “The Sierra Leone court system should be closely associated with this and should play its full part in taking over residual functions; likewise, other countries could provide support so that those convicted by the Special Court can serve their sentences on the territory of those countries.”

    2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source

20. “That should encourage us to continue on that path, including the transformation of the United Nations presence in Sierra Leone into an integrated office, linked with the inclusive approach advocated within the Sierra Leone country-specific configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. From today's briefings, I understand that the Special Court for Sierra Leone will complete its work by 2011 at the latest. The Council should therefore express itself on the Court's completion strategy soon. In that regard, France hopes that the final strategy will be financially sustainable.”

    2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source

21. “His trial, which has just entered the defence phase, is being followed fervently not only in Sierra Leone but also, and especially, in Liberia. That illustrates the sometimes tragic interweaving of the history of those two countries and the fragility that persists, particularly in Liberia - a fragility that can be addressed only by Liberians themselves. In that context, it is noteworthy that the United Nations has succeeded in adopting an approach with a regional orientation: in Sierra Leone, the Special Court is guarded by a contingent from the United Nations Mission in Liberia.”

    2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source

22. “Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): I too wish to thank Ms. Renate Winter, President of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, and Mr. Stephen Rapp, Prosecutor of the Court, for their work. The gravity of the crimes perpetrated during the civil war called for a response commensurate with the violence. It was a matter of fighting impunity for those who committed those serious violations of international humanitarian law. That is why, since the Court's establishment in 2002, France has provided full political support for the activities of this criminal court established jointly by the Government of Sierra Leone and the United Nations. In that respect the trial of Charles Taylor is a good example, because it is the first trial of a sitting head of State indicted by an international judicial body.”

    2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source

23. “We encourage Sierra Leone's partners to maintain their commitment to supporting the implementation of President Koroma's Agenda for Change and of the United Nations Joint Vision for Sierra Leone, which identifies the key objectives of the peacebuilding process. In that regard, we welcome the development of a range of benchmarks and criteria for the implementation of that document. In conclusion, we urge UNIPSIL to continue along the path of implementing its mandate.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

24. “France is ready to support United Nations action to that end, which could make good use of the expertise and assistance of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in fighting drug trafficking in West Africa. Progress has also been made in strengthening good governance, which is crucial to the economic and social development of the country. However, we remain concerned about the issue of sexual violence. The international community must remain mobilized in support of the peacebuilding effort in Sierra Leone. We welcome the fruitful cooperation of the Government with the Peacebuilding Commission and, in that regard, await with interest the outcome of the special session to be held in two days.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

25. “The signing of the 2 April joint communique is for us a key step in the relationship between the ruling All People's Congress and the Sierra Leone People's Party. That outcome is a further example of the resolve of the people of Sierra Leone to continue along the path of peace and democracy. We remain seriously concerned by the growing drug-trafficking in the subregion and by its destabilizing effect on the most fragile States. In that regard, France welcomes the progress made by Sierra Leone to strengthen its fight against that traffic and the significant subsequent convictions. We would like to see stronger cooperation in that area.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

26. “Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): I, in turn, would like to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone for her statement, as well as Mr. Michael von der Schulenburg, Executive Representative of the Secretary-General for Sierra Leone, and Ambassador McNee for their very instructive briefings on the work of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL) and of the Sierra Leone configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. The situation in Sierra Leone remains fragile but is under control. Like the Secretary-General in his report (S/2009/267), we welcome the fruitful efforts of President Koroma and the Sierra Leonean political parties to overcome their differences and to put an end to the cycle of violence.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

27. “Finally, regarding cargo inspections, the EU is implementing the regime established under resolution 1803 (2008) and has established a system of a priori declarations for Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and Iran Air Cargo. This vigilance is critical to safeguarding the security of all of us. We therefore urge all of our partners to implement it fully. We will make all information available to delegations that wish to learn more on ways to implement their obligations. We also hope to recall here that the Committee can still do a great deal more to assist Member States in this area, as the Ambassador of Burkina Faso requested a few months ago. We hope that in the next few months we will be working on that.”

    2008-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6036 (2008) · source

28. “These measures include the identification of clients, a register of the operations in which Iranian banks are participating, the making available by the authorities of all necessary documentation and the declaration of suspicious cases in case of dubious transactions and the publication of lists of branches of Iranian banks. It has also frozen the activities of the Melli Bank, which has shown itself to be heavily implicated. It has also established a monitoring regime for the activities of Bank Saderat Iran. All of these financial measures provide a serious and responsible set of mechanisms that conforms with the recently adopted directives of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering.”

    2008-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6036 (2008) · source

29. “At the same time, the embargo on dual-use goods is fully in place in the EU. This has been supplemented by an additional list of particularly sensitive goods that are also under embargo. So as not to contribute financially to proliferation activities of Iran, the EU is showing restraint regarding the provision of loans and credits for exports. Regarding financial vigilance toward Iranian banks, the EU has defined enhanced concrete monitoring measures to avoid having financial flows be redirected to proliferation activities.”

    2008-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6036 (2008) · source

30. “As long as Iran fails to meet the demands of the international community, we must demonstrate increasing firmness. To do this, we need to begin by a rigorous application of the resolutions the Council has already adopted. I would like to briefly recall here measures adopted by the European Union (EU) for the implementation of resolution 1803 (2008), which include the additional naming of individuals and enterprises contained in resolution 1803 (2008), which has been transferred in its entirety to the EU, an 3 additional complementary list of individuals and enterprises was also adopted by the EU in June and the designating process will continue for the individuals and enterprises who participate in the proliferation activities of Iran, in order to ensure the complete implementation of Security Council resolutions.”

    2008-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6036 (2008) · source

31. “The IAEA also regrets Iran's persistent refusal to provide it with the necessary information and access to shed light on this question at a time when the Iranian reaction corroborate documents that originally Iran had said were false. The Agency has concluded that, unless there is progress on these points, it will not be in a situation to guarantee the absence of undeclared nuclear materials activity in Iran. I would add that Iran has still not responded to offers for dialogue with the E3+3 Governments, despite the historic involvement of the United States, nor has it responded to the E3+3 Governments' freeze- for-freeze proposal. If Iran continues on this path, the price will be intensified isolation and regional tension. We are engaged on a dual-track approach reaffirmed unanimously by the Security Council in its resolution 1835 (2008).”

    2008-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6036 (2008) · source

32. “Mr. de Riviere (France) (spoke in French): This was the last quarterly report of Ambassador Grauls as chair of the 1737 Committee, and my delegation would like, first of all, to pay tribute to the remarkable skill with which he and his team discharged their difficult duties. The last two reports of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the situation in Iran are particularly negative. In fact, they indicate that Iran is continuing not to suspend its sensitive activities. Indeed, it is continuing to step them up, unabated. Iran is continuing to fail to implement the transparency measures demanded of it. The IAEA finds of particular concern the presumed studies on the militarization of the Iranian programme.”

    2008-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6036 (2008) · source

33. “France welcomes in that regard the adoption of the Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding in Guinea- Bissau and would invite the Commission to keep the Council informed of progress achieved in its implementation.”

    2008-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5988 (2008) · source

34. “Security sector reform is the second challenge, and the European Union actively supports the Government through its advisory mission, which is now fully operational, and the European Commission programmes in the various reform areas, in particular justice sector reform. We would ask the Government of Guinea-Bissau to hold the course. The third challenge relates to socio-economic recovery. The recent cholera epidemic shows the great difficulties facing the country, and in that respect we welcome the progress highlighted by the Secretary- General in his report with regard to relations with multilateral donors. To conclude, my delegation is pleased at the now- regular dialogue with the Peacebuilding Commission.”

    2008-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5988 (2008) · source

35. “Guinea-Bissau still has many challenges to meet. The main one is the fight against drug trafficking. We need to stress the regional element in that struggle. In that regard, France welcomes the organization, by the Economic Community of West African States of a regional conference on that issue to be held at the end of the month in Praia. Many recent events have shown the clear need to strengthen Guinea-Bissau's operational capacity in combating that scourge. We would like to receive further information from the Secretariat on the proposed panel of experts and the role that it would play in strengthening institutional capacity for the relevant entities in Guinea-Bissau.”

    2008-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5988 (2008) · source

36. “Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Mr. Pascoe and Ambassador Viotti of Brazil for their briefings. As the Secretary-General has stressed in his report (8/2008/628), the political situation in Guinea- Bissau is still fragile, and it is important that the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau work to facilitate a good political climate, in particular in view of the elections. In that regard, special attention should be given to the role of the media. The legislative elections that should be held on 16 November are doubtless a very critical stage. It is important that those elections be held on that date in a transparent and democratic manner. It is also important for the Council to follow the process very closely and take a stand on this question when the time comes.”

    2008-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5988 (2008) · source

37. “Iran continues not to cooperate with International Atomic Energy Agency in clarifying the scope and nature of its activities. In particular, it has refused to reply to the Agency on the very clear signs of the militarization of the programme. Finally, Iran refuses to negotiate in good faith with the European Union 3+3, which have made some generous proposals, and last July in Geneva, in the presence of the Political Director of the United States, offered Iran a path back to dialogue. That is a serious situation, weakening the entire NPT. If Iran continues to elude the scope of international law and at the same time to reject any type of dialogue, it will suffer increasing isolation, as the Council has pledged.”

    2008-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5973 (2008) · source

38. “I should also like to thank the mission of the United States for its expert briefings in the Committee on Iranian breaches of those financial requirements. My country, and I believe the Committee as a whole, is at the service of any delegation that would like information and clarification on how best to meet its obligations. Six months after the adoption of resolution 1803 (2008), Iran is clearly in violation of the rules set out by the Security Council - rules that are simple and easy for everyone to understand. Iran continues to develop a nuclear programme that it set up clandestinely, in violation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), and that the Security Council has asked it to suspend.”

    2008-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5973 (2008) · source

39. “One thing is clear - those obligations are binding and every State must agree conscientiously to implement them. In the Committee and outside, we have heard from many States Members, international financial institutions and private enterprises that would like to obtain more information on how to implement financial vigilance. That concern is understandable. The effect on a reputation and the consequences of violating those obligations by financing those proliferation activities that the Council is ordering Iran to suspend would be disastrous. That is why, together with the missions of the United States and the United Kingdom, we took the initiative of circulating a list of Iranian businesses that require particular vigilance.”

    2008-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5973 (2008) · source

40. “That also applies to the obligation of States under paragraph 6 of resolution 1737 (2006) to "take the necessary measures to prevent the provision to Iran of any... financial assistance, investment, brokering or other services, and the transfer of financial resources or services, related to the supply of the prohibited goods and technology". That obligation is clear and unconditional and applies to all States Members without exception. The Council spelled that out further in its resolutions, whether by imposing sanctions on Bank Sepah or by mentioning the particular type of vigilance required with regard to Bank Melli and Bank Saderat, The States Members are responsible for their own national legislations to implement those obligations.”

    2008-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5973 (2008) · source

41. “Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank the Permanent Representative of Belgium for the quarterly report that he has just shared with us. There are several elements in it that my delegation would like to highlight. Failures to fulfil the obligations under the resolutions in question were pointed out to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), and it had to respond. That shows that we all, as Member States that are bound by those obligations, must redouble our vigilance with a view to implementation. That is the case in particular with regard to respect for the prohibition on purchasing, transferring or procuring arms from Iran in any manner.”

    2008-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5973 (2008) · source

42. “France, for its part, is deeply committed to the fight against impunity and to the work of the Court, which should follow its own course. We continue to appeal for the cooperation of the Sudanese authorities with the Court, including with respect to the outstanding arrest warrants against Mr. Harun and Mr. Kushayb. France also appeals to the Sudanese authorities and all parties to cease hostilities, facilitate the work of humanitarian workers, cooperate with UNAMID and resolutely commit themselves to a political process under the auspices of the United Nations and the African Union.”

    2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source

43. “Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the adoption of resolution 1828 (2008) and warmly thanks the United Kingdom for its efforts to bring the negotiations to completion. France fully supports the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and hopes that its deployment will progress rapidly and unimpeded. We stress that the issue of support for UNAMID enjoys unanimity in the Council, which we welcome. The situation in Darfur, like that in the border areas of neighbouring countries affected by the crisis there, continues to merit the resolute involvement of the Council. We should spare no effort to ensure that UNAMID is able to complete its mission. We take note of the request made, inter alia, by the African Union to defer the process initiated by the International Criminal Court.”

    2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source

44. “The European Union has been strongly engaged in support of the peace process and, in particular, has deployed a large election observation mission consisting of some 100 short- and long-term observers. The Union will continue to actively support democracy-building and economic and social development in Nepal.”

    2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source

45. “Nothing can justify this absence of progress, and the Security Council must remain vigilant and firm in dealing with this particularly unacceptable situation which has gone on for far too long. At the end of UNMIN's mandate, the international community will of course remain committed to the Nepalese people. The future government will have to identify its needs in this area and, in particular, to assess the appropriateness of possibly maintaining more streamlined United Nations presence in support of the political process. In any event, Nepal can count on the solidarity of the European Union, which is the largest donor of development assistance to this country.”

    2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source

46. “The meaning of UNMIN's continued presence, however, must be clear: it would be a temporary arrangement which cannot and must not replace the search for a lasting solution to the problem of the future of the former Maoist combatants - quite the contrary. The Nepalese parties have sought United Nations support for the peace process and, for their part, they must shoulder their responsibilities in order to advance this process. The Secretary-General's midterm report will be an opportunity for the Security Council to assess the progress that has been made. In this regard, I would like to express our deep concern at the complete lack of progress made in the discharge of children from Maoist cantonments.”

    2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source

47. “Building peace and democracy in Nepal constitutes a long-term process which has only just started. The new Government will rapidly have to tackle numerous challenges. In these circumstances, we are of the view that the Security Council should respond positively to the Nepalese authorities' request for an extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) for a further six months. In this regard, my delegation would like to thank the United Kingdom for having prepared a draft resolution in this regard, which we support. By continuing its work in monitoring the management of arms and armies over this period - a task on which the Mission should focus - UNMIN will give the new authorities time to find a lasting solution to pending problems linked to the implementation of the peace process.”

    2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source

48. “Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Ian Martin, for his briefing, and would like to express our appreciation for the work that he has accomplished since he was appointed. The general development of the situation over the past several months has indeed been positive. We welcome in particular the very satisfactory conditions in which the elections were held. This was a success for the Nepalese people, and also a success for the United Nations, which played an essential role in re-establishing democracy. Nevertheless, we must remain vigilant. The delay in forming a new Government - which we understand will take place soon - shows that the political process remains complex and fragile.”

    2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source

49. “In that regard, I would like to emphasize that cases of violations have been brought to the attention of the Committee. It is up to everyone to take the necessary measures to ensure that such cases do not happen again. Finally, we hope that, in the future, the Committee will continue to play its full role as guardian of the resolutions and help States to ensure that they fully respect them.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5909 (2008) · source

50. “Since 3 June, Iran has been in violation of resolution 1803 (2008). However, the E3 + 3 have made every effort possible to renew dialogue with Iran. It has now been five years that a series of increasingly generous offers have been made to Iran, without the slightest indication of interest on its part. Nevertheless, tomorrow, Javier Solana and five political directors from the E3 + 3 will, with the support of the United States, visit Tehran to once again present the Iranians with a proposal for negotiations. The ball is now in their court. We very much hope that they will have the wisdom to quickly seize the hand that is being extended to them. Beyond the issue of Iran, we all of us have an individual responsibility to implement resolutions.”

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