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Diallo

lines on the record: 233
first: 2002-03-05
most recent: 2019-11-20
sittings or episodes: 34
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“Overall, peacekeeping operations have rewarded us with significant results, and today more than ever the world has a great need for these men and women - soldiers, paramilitary and civilians - who serve the most worthwhile cause: the cause of peace. My country therefore pays a glowing tribute to the professionalism and remarkable courage of the United Nations Blue Helmets and to salute the memory of those who have fallen over the past 60 years in the service of peace. Senegal has participated in United Nations peacekeeping operations since 1960 and has certainly paid a heavy price, in particular in terms of human lives. Like other peace-loving nations, my country has nevertheless accepted that consequence as proof of its unwavering commitment to the ideals of the United Nations.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“President, your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council is a cause of genuine satisfaction for my delegation because of both your personal qualities and the excellent relations between your country and mine. Allow me, therefore, to extend my warmest congratulations to you and to express my sincere gratitude to your predecessor, Ambassador Wittig, Permanent Representative of Germany, for his valuable work last month. For my country, peacekeeping remains one of the most important and sensitive tasks of the United Nations. It is an integral part of the collective obligation of the international community under the Charter of the United Nations, which confers upon the Security Council the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Senegal) (spoke in French): We were dismayed to learn of the cowardly attack on the United Nations office in Abuja, Nigeria, which has led to numerous deaths. In this sorrowful context, I should like, on behalf of the Government of Senegal, to condemn this indescribable act, whoever was responsible and whatever their motives may have been. I convey my sincere condolences to the families of the Victims, to the people and the Government of Nigeria, and to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. This horrendous event serves as a reminder - if one were necessary - of the need for the international community to fight without concession against all manners of extremism. Mr.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We are also mindful that the Road Map includes other multilateral options, including, in the context of the United Nations, promoting the achievement of two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. Today, perhaps more than ever, the Security Council has a particular role to play in achieving this shared but often delayed goal. In this manner, and by acting with strong political will and courage, we can achieve justice for both the Palestinian and Israeli peoples. This has been the stated aim of the United Nations Since 1975, which our Committee strives to achieve. The President (spoke in French) I now give the floor to the representative of the European Union, Mr. Pedro Serrano”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“In that connection, the Committee held the United Nations Seminar on Assistance to the Palestinian People in Helsinki, in April, to mobilize international support for the Palestinian State-building programme. In that connection, it is widely agreed that the Palestinian Authority has succeeded in establishing sound public institutions. Similarly, in Brussels in June, the Committee convened the United Nations International Meeting in Support of the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process, to take stock of European and other international and multilateral initiatives aimed at achieving a two-State solution. Our Committee is also heartened by the growing number of States recognizing Palestine.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“The Council is aware, however, that that the ultimate objective of the settlement project is to consolidate Israeli control over the occupied Palestinian territory and make it impossible to achieve a two-State solution based on the June 1967 borders, as called for by President Obama in his speech of 19 May. Furthermore it is deplorable and even frustrating that the Quartet's much-anticipated meeting did not lead to a decision on clear parameters, similar to those endorsed by the European Union, to guide Israeli- Palestinian negotiations. Since the last open debate of the Council on the Palestinian question (S/PV.6520), our Committee has made every effort to promote a solution that would rest on the existence of two States and establish peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“Now, more than ever, the Council must act resolutely to bring about a peaceful settlement to the question of Palestine. In that regard, it should be recalled that the Quartet Road Map, which the Council endorsed in its resolution 1515 (2003), has already set out the necessary requirements, including refraining from any action that might undermine confidence between the parties. The Council will thus agree with me that a call for the resumption of negotiations must necessarily be accompanied by measures to compel Israel to abide strictly by its obligations under international law. Indeed, inaction on the part of the Council further invites Israel to intensify its illegal policies, as evidenced by the explosive growth of Israeli settlements.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“The worrisome situation requires the Council to take urgent and appropriate action, in accordance with its resolution 1860 (2009), in order to protect the civilians in that overpopulated Palestinian territory. As well, the illegal economic blockade of Gaza must be lifted and a durable ceasefire ensured. Efforts aimed at achieving Palestinian reconciliation carried out around the leadership of President Abbas, as called for in resolution 1860 (2009), should also be supported. Undoubtedly these basic measures are vital to stabilizing the situation and establishing peace. The stalemate in the peace process is unacceptable at a time when so many have pinned their hopes on September and the sixty-sixth session of the General Assembly.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“On behalf of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, I should like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your presidency of the Council for the month of July, which marks the start of the summer holidays and serves to remind us of where we stand with regard to work that we must complete at the forthcoming session, including on the question of Palestine. I would also like to express my appreciation to Ambassador Nelson Messone, Permanent Representative of Gabon, for his exemplary leadership of the Council during the past month. I would also like to thank Mr. Robert Serry for his comprehensive briefing. Two and a half years after the end of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, we are, once again, witnessing a surge in violence in and around Gaza.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“I assure the Council of the Committee's cooperation and support in the implementation of its own resolutions on the Palestinian question.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The United Nations, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have confirmed that the Palestinians now have the institutional structure necessary to administer their own State. Since the most recent open debate of the Council under this agenda item (see S/PV.6484), our Committee has held international meetings in Vienna and Montevideo devoted to achieving Israeli-Palestinian peace. We remain fully committed to and will continue to promote the objective of a two-State solution, in conformity with Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles and the Arab Peace Initiative, whereby Israel and the State of Palestine will live side by side in peace and security. The United Nations and its Security Council have a very special responsibility to ensure the realization of this vision.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I take this opportunity to register our disappointment with the Council's lack of leadership on this important issue, and its unwillingness to reaffirm its previous positions and to adopt the pertinent draft resolution, which enjoyed vast support among Member States. Israel's unfortunate recent approval of over 900 additional housing units in Gilo in East Jerusalem illustrates the fact that the issue is not going away. It is the Council's Charter and moral obligation to intervene. We are pleased to note the recognition of the State of Palestine by numerous Member States. These countries and many others are supporting the Palestinian Authority's programme to build the State by September.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In that respect, we call on the Quartet to speedily endorse the recent initiative of the United Kingdom, France and Germany to restart negotiations leading to the signing of an agreement on Jerusalem as the capital of two States, Israel and Palestine, founded on the basis of the borders of June 1967; to the reaffirmation of the illegality of settlements; to a just, consensual solution to the refugee question; and to security arrangements ending the Israeli occupation. The negotiations will succeed only if the parties implement in good faith their road map obligations, in particular a complete freeze of all Israeli settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territories, including so-called natural growth.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It must also redouble its efforts to ensure the full implementation of its resolution 1860 (2009) in order to end the Gaza blockade and restrictions on the freedom of persons and goods, and to promote inter-Palestinian reconciliation. We look forward to the resumption of serious direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians on all permanent status issues before the September target date set by the Quartet.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The recent upsurge in violence in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly the Gaza Strip, is a cruel reminder of how tense and fragile the situation remains. The rocket fire by Palestinian militants and reprisals by Israeli forces have claimed numerous victims, most of them Palestinian civilians. Our Committee calls on the parties to refrain from all provocation and to act responsibly, and unequivocally condemns all attacks on civilians, who urgently require protection. We are hopeful that the Council will assume its Charter responsibilities by acting as resolutely and with the same vigour as it has in other ongoing conflict situations.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“On behalf of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, allow me to warmly congratulate you, Sir, on the exemplary manner in which you have been steering the work of the Council this month. I would also like to express my appreciation to Ambassador Li Baodong, Permanent Representative of China, for his efficient presidency of the Council in March. I would also like to express my appreciation to Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for today's excellent briefing, in which he vividly described the volatile situation on the ground, particularly in the Gaza Strip, and called on the international community to engage with the parties to create conditions conducive to the resumption of the peace process.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We must create the conditions for effective cooperation between all stakeholders and establish strategic frameworks for reconstruction and development after conflicts. We must combat all threats to international peace and security that could undermine the foundations of the State, such as drug trafficking, the proliferation and illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons and, of course, terrorism. And we must strengthen the cooperation between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission so that the latter can fulfill its role as a consultative entity. In short, these combined measures would serve a double purpose: they would better prevent and contain crises by finding lasting solutions to them.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“That requires us to reorient our approach in order to better take into account of the dual need to integrate into our strategies to maintain international peace and security the dimension of development and striving to strengthen cooperation among the various United Nations bodies. In that regard, it could be timely to underscore certain priority actions in order to comprehensively address the deep-seated causes of conflict. Those include the following. We must ensure that prevention efforts also cover development activities, in addition to political decisions and humanitarian action. We must take into account the priorities laid out by the countries in question with respect to programmes to strengthen and build peace.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“As you rightly recalled in your concept paper (S/2011/50), Madame President, the purpose of this debate is not to establish scenarios that could lead to the Security Council infringing on the powers of other organs of the Organization, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council in particular. Rather, I believe, it involves, beyond defining an integrated comprehensive response, promoting synergies and close interaction between the Security Council, which has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, and the other United Nations organs, funds and programmes, so that prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities can lead to viable and lasting peace.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Moreover, in the absence of peace and security, it proves difficult to create the conditions conducive to establishing good economic and political governance, likely to put an end to the causes of underdevelopment, which inevitably leads to political and social instability. Such vulnerability linked to underdevelopment is even greater given the economic and financial crises affecting the world and the adverse effects of climate change increasing tensions related to access to vital resources. The food riots that we have witnessed these past years are sufficient proof in that regard. Therefore, if we wish to establish viable and lasting peace, more consistent global strategies must be considered in which activities to promote security are accompanied by development efforts.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Indeed, given the growing complexity of conflict situations, it seems essential to rethink our strategies to prevent and manage crises in the light of the new demands and challenges by promoting comprehensive and integrated approaches based on lessons learned. In his report entitled "In larger freedom", former Secretary-General Kofi Annan stated that "we will not enjoy development without security, we will not enjoy security without development". (A/59/2005, para. 17) That statement is all the more true given the experience gained in peacekeeping and peacebuilding in several areas of the world, especially in the African continent, which amply demonstrates that security and development are two mutually reinforcing goals.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Senegal) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by warmly thanking the Federative Republic of Brazil for having organized this open debate on the item "Maintenance of international peace and security: the interdependence between security and development". This timely initiative demonstrates the remarkable work that your country, Madame President, is doing within the Security Council. Senegal aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non- Aligned Movement. The severity and the number of armed conflicts across the world, in particular in Africa, despite the tireless efforts that we have made to date, remain a source of great concern and raise increasing questions about the long-term effectiveness of the strategies to resolve crises.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“While commending the efforts undertaken by the Quartet and each of its members in recent years to promote a freeze of settlement activities and a resumption of negotiations, the Committee, through me, urges the Council, the Quartet and the high contracting parties to the Geneva Conventions to clearly reaffirm their principled position on the issue of settlements in order to compel Israel to meet its obligations. The very future of the peace process is at stake. The international community should send a clear message that settlement activities are illegal and incompatible with peace. They must therefore stop.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In that respect, the Committee fervently hopes that the draft resolution on Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories will be adopted by the Council. Furthermore, the Committee asks the Government of Israel to extend the moratorium indefinitely and to apply it to East Jerusalem, pursuant to its obligations under Road Map. The Committee believes that the implementation of a new moratorium on settlements, including in East Jerusalem, would enable the parties to relaunch serious and direct negotiations. These important negotiations can succeed only in an atmosphere of mutual trust and good faith.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The recent decision of the Government of Israel to devote over $500 million in the form of subsidies to expanding settlements through 2012 also demonstrates Israel's intention to pursue its illegal settlement policies in the occupied Palestinian territories. It would be useful if the Security Council were to reaffirm today its firm position on settlements and to demand that an end be put to their expansion so that the parties might understand that the United Nations and the Security Council intend to ensure respect for international legitimacy and to achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian question. The Council must urgently intervene to prevent the situation from deteriorating. It is also obligated to maintain regional peace and security.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In a statement issued earlier this week, the Bureau of my Committee reaffirmed that the continuation of Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, is the main obstacle to a resumption of negotiations between the parties to the conflict. It again urges the Government of Israel to heed the repeated calls of the international community for a complete cessation of settlement activities, which are illegal under international law and run counter to the efforts to launch successful final status negotiations. Since the expiration of the partial moratorium in September, Israel has built over 1,600 housing units in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East 10 Jerusalem.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I should like to begin, Madame, by congratulating you, on behalf of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, on the outstanding manner in which the Bosnian presidency has led the Council's work this month. I also wish to commend Ambassador Susan Rice, Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, who presided so effectively over the Council's work in December 2010. I also thank Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, for his exhaustive briefing, in which he urged the parties and the international community to pursue their efforts aimed at the resumption of negotiations on all final status issues concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“My delegation encourages coordination among the activities of UNMIBH, the European Union and the High Representative with a view to ensuring a seamless transition from the International Police Task Force to the European Union Police Mission. We believe that those efforts can be supplemented by the harmonization of the activities of the United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, as well as of other actors.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source
“We appeal to the leaders of the political parties to ensure that citizens are able to do their civic duty and exercise all their rights. The commitment of the political leaders, the participation of the people and the support of the international community are all essential in this regard. The task force initiative referred to by the High Representative merits our consideration. My delegation has taken note of the information contained in the twenty-first report of the High Representative on the activities carried out from 26 August 2001 to 19 February 2002, within the context of implementing the Peace Agreement in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Those activities are extremely important. In conclusion, I would like to stress the need to prepare a coherent strategy based on the restoration and consolidation of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source
“My delegation welcomes the conclusions of the General Affairs Council of the European Union on 18 February 2002 and those of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council of 28 February 2002. We welcome the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board's acceptance of the European Union offer to provide a police mission, beginning 1 January 2003, to take over and continue the work done by UNMIBH. We welcome the appointment by the Steering Board of Lord Paddy Ashdown as High Representative to replace Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch, who has done an outstanding job. My delegation would like to pay tribute to the electoral commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the work done in preparing for the first general elections, to be held on 5 October 2002.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source
“Klein's words when he said that Bosnia is a test for us and that to abandon a multi-ethnic Bosnia would sound the death knell for all States in the Balkans. It is undeniable that progress has been made by UNMIBH after six years of major commitment on the ground. Now comes the question of an exit strategy. Here, the role of regional organizations, particularly the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the European Union, can offer significant support. It would be desirable not just to work on an exit strategy, but rather to develop a genuine strategy to ensure that the country can fully join the international community and European institutions and structures. The information given to us by Mr. Solana, Mr. Klein and Mr. Petritsch show that the European Union is indeed resolved to take over from UNMIBH.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source
“Their statements have certainly given us further information about the processes under way in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I would like to reiterate my delegation's support for the efforts being made by all those involved in the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Following consideration of the Secretary- General's report on the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) on 5 December 2001, the Council assessed the slow but steady progress being made on the ground. It regretted difficulties facing the Mission and expressed its resolve to continue supporting it. Now would seem the right time to reflect altogether on follow-on action for UNMIBH. Here we have to think about the spirit of Mr.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes your presence here today with us. We would like to thank you for organizing this meeting, just at the time that your country is taking over the presidency of our Council. I assure you of our full cooperation. Allow me to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to Mr. Adolfo Aguilar Zinser for the able manner in which he guided the work of the Council in February. Mr. President, I would also like, through you, to welcome Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch, High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina; Mr. Jacques Paul Klein, Special Representative of the Secretary-General; and Mr. Javier Solana, Secretary-General of the Council and High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source