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Dolgov

lines on the record: 299
first: 2004-11-15
most recent: 2011-02-22
sittings or episodes: 56
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“In conclusion, I would like to express our gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and to all the staff of the Mission, which include Russian civilian police officers, for their professional work.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“Given that, while the State authorities are currently being established, the socio-economic problems remain acute, the progress that has been made requires further and stronger assistance from the international community. In that regard we support the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of the Mission for a year. We approve the plan to decrease the police component of the Mission as the situation in the country improves, and in accordance with the wishes of the Government. The Mission should be prepared to provide assistance in conducting the elections. We have taken note of the information on the start of discussions with the leadership of Timor-Leste on the parameters of future work for the United Nations Mission and the modalities for the United Nations presence.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“That is especially important in the context of the general elections planned for 2012. The stabilization of the situation has created the necessary preconditions for tackling long-term challenges. The Government has managed to achieve economic growth, a decrease in the poverty level and improvements in human development indicators. We welcome the progress in handing over responsibilities for law enforcement from United Nations peacekeepers to the Timor-Leste police. We trust that process will be concluded shortly. We agree with the Secretary- General's proposal to refocus the efforts of the United Nations Mission on providing assistance to the national police and strengthening its potential.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We too would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Ameerah Haq, for presenting the report on the work of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) (S/2011/32). We welcome the Prime Minister of the country, Mr. Xanana Gusmao, and we listened attentively to his assessments. I can say straight away that Russia is satisfied with the stabilization of the military and political situation in Timor-Leste and with the progress made in key areas of its development. That is undoubtedly due to the country's leadership and to the United Nations Mission. The political forces in Timor-Leste have been demonstrating a responsible approach and a commitment to the process of national dialogue and reconciliation based on democratic principles.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“We hope that these talks will enjoy further momentum and that all interested parties will continue to interact in the interest of finding an exclusively peaceful and political settlement of the situation of the Iranian nuclear problem.”
2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source
“We welcome the Geneva talks on the Iranian nuclear programme held on 6 and 7 December with the European Union High Representative for Foreign Policy, Baroness Ashton, with the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Mr. Jalili, and with the political directors of the E3+3. The discussions resumed after a long break, and the parties took a close look at issues of mutual interest, including the situation of the Iranian nuclear programme as well as matters of global security and the strengthening of the non-proliferation regime. Some steps were identified to enable the continuation of the dialogue with the aim of furthering cooperation and seeking common approaches. It is important that an agreement was reached in Geneva on future meetings, such as that planned for January in Istanbul.”
2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source
“All members of the international community must strictly abide by Security Council resolutions and the sanctions regime with respect to Iran and not to go beyond those boundaries. With respect to the current situation of the Iranian nuclear programme, our position remains unchanged. We have consistently called for a solution to the problem through dialogue and interaction with the Iranian side. The foundation of our approach is the continuation of the talks towards a diplomatic solution and to work with Tehran while ensuring the full cooperation of Iran with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).”
2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We, too, are grateful to the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), Ambassador Nishida, for his briefing on the work of the Committee over the past three months. We deeply appreciate his efforts in chairing the Committee, which has done a great deal of work in that time in various areas of its mandate. The Committee has strictly discharged its mandate, and it is important that it continue to do so in the future. We welcome the establishment of the Panel of Experts, which will provide the Committee with professional support. We expect the Panel to do practical work in implementing, under the guidance of the Committee, the tasks assigned to it.”
2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source
“Russia is providing assistance to the United Nations activities in that country - specifically, Russian police officers continue to serve in the Mission.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“We support the intent of the Secretary-General to begin discussions with the leadership of Timor-Leste on issues related to the future activities of the United Nations Mission and its parameters. We look forward to further recommendations on reconfiguring the United Nations presence, which will need to take into account the realities in the country. Our position is that the upcoming Security Council mission to Timor-Leste in November will allow us to further gauge the situation and gather first-hand information on the specific challenges and needs of the country that are relevant today. In conclusion, we would like to express to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the entire staff of the Mission our gratitude for their professionalism.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“We are closely following the process of the transfer of responsibilities for the maintenance of law and order from the United Nations Mission to the police force of Timor-Leste. We note that there has been considerable progress in this area. However, consolidation of this progress requires the intensification of efforts to build the capacities of the police and to provide appropriate training and logistic support. In that connection it is important that the timetable for the transfer of responsibilities be based on criteria worked out with the leadership of the country as determined by the preparedness of the police units, rather than on an artificially set schedule.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“Further constructive development of the political dialogue - and of the political process in general - is paramount, particularly in the context of the general elections slated for 2012. The relatively stable situation is making it possible to address long-term challenges. Nevertheless, the progress made needs to be further consolidated. The institutions of governance of this young nation are being formed, and there are still serious socioeconomic problems. Given the range of problems, the country continues to need the support of the international community. In that context, strengthening the national security forces is paramount for the restoration of stability and is an important indicator of how independent the country is.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ameerah Haq for presenting the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) (S/2010/522). We thank Mrs. Sofia Borges, Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste, for her substantive statement. We are pleased with the stabilization of the military and political situation in Timor-Leste and the progress made in key areas of country's development. Undeniable credit for this situation goes to the leadership of Timor-Leste and of the United Nations Mission. The political forces of Timor-Leste demonstrate responsibility and commitment to the process of national dialogue and reconciliation, based on democratic principles.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“This is an important and critical stage in establishing Bosnia and Herzegovina's statehood, and we are certain that Bosnia and Herzegovina will successfully pass through this stage and will work successfully in the Security Council. The Russian Federation is absolutely convinced also that we have every reason to believe that all parties and political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 10-37267 on the firm basis of the Dayton Agreement, will resolve their disputes and achieve consensus on all pending issues for the effective establishment of a democratic Bosnian State, in the interest of strengthening stability and security in the country and throughout the Balkan region.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“And we have consistently been assisting to that end through our contacts and our relations with all the Bosnian parties. I will leave the assessment we heard from Mr. Silajdzic' as a matter for his own conscience. I am absolutely certain that the ongoing efforts of the Russian Federation in support of full implementation of the Dayton Agreements and in support of the sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina are well known. Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently a member of the Security Council, and I will reaffirm what I have already said: that we will continue to constructively cooperate and interact with the delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the entire range of items on the Council's agenda.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Of course, I was not planning to take the floor again, and I certainly do not wish now to become involved in a debate on the foundations of the divergent assessments of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, or on the differing assessments of the factors hindering agreement among the Bosnian parties on pending problems. I do not think we need to do that during today's meeting. The positions of all external participants assisting the Bosnian settlement process are well known. My country's position in particular is well known. Something on which we cannot fail to agree with Mr. Silajdzic' is that the Dayton Agreements must be strictly and fully implemented by all parties. That is absolutely certain.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“We believe that the upcoming elections will be an important step in that direction, confirming Bosnia's ability to address the challenges before it. For our part, we will continue to interact constructively with the delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Security Council.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“With regard to the High Representative's emergency mechanisms, especially the so-called Bonn powers, we believe that the sphere of their application is limited to the areas of ensuring the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and of compliance with the Dayton Peace Agreement - and here I might observe that the question of violations of Dayton has not been noted for a number of years. In our view, it is unacceptable to use those tools for short- term political purposes, especially to resolve economic disputes. Russia is prepared to work together with partners to continue to provide Bosnia and Herzegovina with all possible support in building a modern democratic State on the basis of the Dayton Peace Agreement.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“We believe it important to make further efforts to promptly attain the goals and conditions agreed upon by the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board, which are designed to bring about conditions for drawing down the Office of the High Representative and converting it into a mission of the European Union Special Representative. With regard to the final unresolved question of the division of State property among various levels of authority, it is essential to rely on the Steering Board's agreed territorial and functional approach, which provides for transfer to the pan-Bosnian level of sites for State agencies. Entity bodies would then exercise all remaining relevant powers.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“With regard to the report's defence of constitutional changes in Bosnia, we should take the position that the major role in such processes belongs to local political figures and that these reforms should be implemented solely with the consent of all Bosnian parties, as called for in the Dayton Constitution. We agree with colleagues who have today noted how important it is for Bosnian parties to achieve that type of agreement. The role of the international community is to assist in reaching compromise, not to impose quick fixes.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“Nor has there been proper focus on Federation politicians who have blocked the consideration of Republika Srpska's compromise constitutional amendments, which were designed to alleviate the concerns expressed by the European Court of Human Rights in its 2009 verdict. The report's criticism of the law on referendum recently adopted in Republika Srpska sidesteps the fact that its sphere of application is limited to the jurisdiction of that entity. In spite of a certain increase in the temperature of political rhetoric in the unfolding campaign leading up to the general election scheduled for 3 October, the overall situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina could be deemed satisfactory. In a number of areas, local authorities have been able to achieve decent results.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We have listened carefully to the assessment of the current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina by Mr. Haris Silajdzie, Chairman of the Presidency of that country. Unfortunately, that assessment was unilateral and unconstructive. We thank Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his introduction to the Council of the report on developments in that country (S/2010/235, annex, enclosure). We cannot recognize that document as objective and balanced. Consistent with the negative practices used in preparing it, the report suffers from overt anti-Serbian excesses. Republika Srpska is being held responsible for the difficult pre-election political atmosphere in Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the destructive role of Federation politicians is being hushed up.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“We hope for a prompt start of preparatory work to establish special judicial chambers and an international tribunal on piracy, based on international practice and Security Council resolution 1918 (2010).”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“In this situation, we must attach high importance to the role of the present Somalia sanctions regime, which is designed to shut down the channels of support to extremists. We call on all countries, particularly those in the Horn of Africa region, to strictly comply with the relevant Council resolutions. The problem of piracy as a factor in the security situation affects the interests of practically all countries in the region and elsewhere in the world. Russia continues to participate actively in international efforts to neutralize this threat, because a long-term solution of the problem is intimately linked to the prospects for a successful settlement in Somalia. The question ofjudicial prosecution of the pirates remains unresolved.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“Continuing support is also required for the African Union Mission in Somalia, which remains an important stabilizing factor there. It is Vital to accelerate the process of reaching the Mission's full troop level and to ensure appropriate logistical support. We reaffirm once again that the Russian Federation continues to support the efforts made by the President of Somalia and the Transitional Federal Government to achieve national reconciliation and peace in the country on the basis of the Djibouti Agreement. The international community and the Security Council View most positively and highly appreciate the important political mediation role played by Djibouti and President Guelleh.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“The attempts of an intransigent opposition to attack the positions of Government troops and the African Union Mission in Somalia seriously undermine the efforts of the Transitional Federal Government to stabilize the situation and establish effective leadership in the country. The civilian population and staff of the United Nations and humanitarian organizations remain under threat, exacerbating an already grievous humanitarian situation in Somalia. The agenda includes the strengthening of the coordination of international efforts to assist the Transitional Federal Government in the fields of security and capacity-building and in discharging its management and legal functions. We anticipate that the upcoming Istanbul Conference on Somalia will enable the international community to focus its attention on the critical needs of the Somalis.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“Moreover, we are convinced targeted sanctions against Eritrea must be accompanied by reliable evidence of the involvement of specific individuals in unlawful acts. That is an important principle in the context of the Council's practice of imposing sanctions as a whole. It is our view that Eritrea will resume constructive interaction with the international community, including the leadership of the Secretariat, for a prompt, effective settlement of the situation in the region. That is also important for strengthening the positive momentum in the peace process in Somalia.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We, too, welcome the participation in today's meeting of the President of Djibouti, Mr. Guelleh, and thank him for his assessments. Unfortunately, there has still been no progress in the settlement of the Djibouti-Eritrea border conflict. Unlike Djibouti, Eritrea has ignored resolutions 1862 (2009) and 1907 (2009). To date, diplomatic efforts to unblock the situation have not been very effective. In adopting resolution 1907 (2009) on sanctions against Eritrea, the Council appropriately reacted to this degenerating conflict. We expect full implementation by all parties of that Council decision in the interests of strengthening peace and stability in the Horn of Africa.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“The resolution achieves a good balance between the interests of the two parties and will help them to preserve and, we hope, consolidate their progress towards reaching a fair, lasting and mutually beneficial solution to the problem in Western Sahara. We are convinced that the resolution meets the criteria of impartiality and objectivity and, to the greatest 10-33760 possible extent, takes into account the perspectives of the parties. We believe that the resolution adopted today will facilitate effective progress in the settlement process in Western Sahara, with the support of the United Nations.”
2010-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6305 (2010) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Resolution 1920 (2010), extending by a further 12 months the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, is the result of prolonged and complex discussions, first within the Group of Friends and then within the Security Council. Working on the resolution, the Russian Federation saw the need to draft a Security Council decision that would ensure progress in the negotiating process and be of use to the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Christopher Ross, whose efforts we support. The decision of the Security Council meets that need.”
2010-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6305 (2010) · source
“The Russian Federation will continue to strengthen its cooperation with Afghanistan and with a broad range of international partners for the successful post-conflict reconstruction of the country and the formation of viable State structures, including police, law enforcement and anti-narcotics bodies.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“At the same time, more energetic efforts are required from the international military presence in Afghanistan to prevent civilian victims. Russia, as Afghanistan's reliable partner, is convinced that it is through joint coordination that we will be able to achieve a sound political settlement in that country, with a lead role being played by the Afghan Government and Afghans themselves, of course. The future of Afghanistan must be determined by Afghans themselves. A possible option for such a solution could be the restoration of Afghanistan's neutrality. The historical evidence itself favours such a solution, provided that it is chosen by the Afghan people.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“Russia has concluded agreements with a number of member States of NATO on the transfer of military cargo through Russian territory. We share the concern of the United Nations about the substantial increase in the number of civilian victims over this past year. It is quite rightly pointed out, including in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/127), that the activities of the Taliban and Al-Qaida are driving this negative trend. That is yet another demonstration of the fact that the main threat to the security of Afghanistan and the region as a whole remains the terrorist activities of Al-Qaida and the Taliban. The neutralization of their activities and the stabilization of the security situation as a whole are of fundamental importance in the context of the preparation and conduct of the parliamentary elections in Afghanistan.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“New prospects for cooperation between the United Nations and the CSTO in Afghanistan and a number of other areas have been opened with the signing today in Moscow by the Secretaries-General of the United Nations and the CSTO of a declaration on cooperation between the secretariats of these organizations. As I already noted, Afghanistan is one of the more promising avenues for cooperation between the two organizations. Russia supports the efforts of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, carried out on the basis of the Security Council's mandate. Our practical contribution to that effort takes the shape of agreements with NATO on the transit through Russian territory of non-military cargo for foreign military contingents in Afghanistan.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“Strengthening counter-narcotic and counter-terrorism security along Afghanistan's borders with other countries will not only help reduce the financial resources fuelling extremism but will also promote the rapid achievement of stabilization both in Afghanistan and the region as a whole. Here I recall that the CSTO has significant experience in combating those who traffic in narcotics in Afghanistan. One of the more successful and effective manifestations of practical cooperation in this regard by CSTO member States with a broad range of international partners is Operation Canal, which has enjoyed the status of an ongoing CSTO regional counter-narcotics operation since September 2008. It is gratifying that the number of participating States has grown every year.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“We assume that the contingents from the NATO countries in Afghanistan will cooperate even more actively with the Afghan Government on this issue. It is essential that more energetic efforts be made to suppress the flow of precursors, without which heroin production is impossible. In combating terrorism, drug trafficking and organized crime, we must exploit more fully the potential of regional organizations, which have proved their effectiveness in this area. They include the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity, as other colleagues have done, to welcome the appointment of the new leadership of the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan and to wish Mr. De Mistura and Mr. Kobler every possible success in their activities. They can count on the support of the Russian Federation, including on issues of strengthening, operating and staffing the Mission. The situation with regard to the production and illegal trafficking of narcotics is particularly alarming. Regrettably, very little light was shed on this subject during today's discussion, although the scale of the drug threat in Afghanistan requires more decisive action, a transition to a new level of international cooperation.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“We support the ongoing processes in Afghanistan concerning political settlement and reconciliation - provided, of course, that they do not prejudice the achievement of long-term stability in the country or run counter to relevant Security Council decisions, including the effective implementation of the sanctions regime against the Taliban and Al-Qaida. Dialogue is possible only with those who have laid down their arms, recognized the Government and the Constitution of Afghanistan and severed their links with Al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations. It is fundamental that these principles must guide Afghanistan in approaching this very important issue. These fundamental principles should also guide the United Nations Mission in the mandate entrusted to it by the Security Council.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“It is precisely in that light that we are considering a number of important upcoming events, including the international conference in Kabul - which will be the first high-level event organized by the new Government of Afghanistan - and the parliamentary elections scheduled for September. Those elections should serve to further advance the building of a democratic Afghanistan and its effective Government institutions. In the Security Council resolution currently being drafted on the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), a great deal of attention has been devoted to the international community's tasks in the area of assisting national reconciliation in Afghanistan. Today's discussion confirms that this topic is on everyone's agenda.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We too, of course, are grateful to Under- Secretary-General Alain Le Roy for his comprehensive analysis of the situation in Afghanistan, as well as his presentation of the report on the situation there (S/2010/127). We have listened attentively to the comprehensive statement of the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Mr. Tanin. We concur with the Secretary-General that the main results of international efforts in Afghanistan should be the effective achievement by the Afghan authorities of sovereignty over the issues of the security and economic development of the country and their gradual assumption of basic responsibility for those areas, with the help of the international community and preserving the coordinating role of the United Nations.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“We wish to convey to the head of UNMIT, Mr. Atul Khare, and to the Mission staff our gratitude for their professionalism and selfless efforts in fulfilling their mandate. As we understand it, Mr. Khare's work in this position is coming to an end, and we wish to wish him every possible success and fruitful activities in his future endeavours. We are convinced that his contributions will again be required within the United Nations system. UNMIT's police component includes Russian police officers. My country will continue to support the activities of this Mission and its cooperation with the authorities and people of Timor-Leste.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“It is significant that the transfer timetable is being implemented on the basis of mutually agreed criteria with respect to readiness rather than on the basis of artificial deadlines. Despite the progress that has been achieved in a number of areas, including with respect to security and stability - thanks in large part to the United Nations presence - this is fragile. A potential threat is posed by social and economic difficulties, impunity, human rights problems, the weakness of the judicial system and other emerging risks. Taking that into account, we share the assessment of the Secretary-General regarding the utility of maintaining United Nations Mission levels until the end of the Mission's current mandate. We await further recommendations on the reconfiguration of the Mission in the Secretary- General's next report.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“The time has come to tackle other priority tasks to strengthen this young independent State: strengthening State and security institutions; establishing the rule of law and public order; enhancing the judicial system; ensuring social and economic development; eradicating poverty; creating jobs for the population; and improving the human rights situation. Those objectives will be achieved only if efforts are pooled and if there is cooperation among all the country's political forces and civil society. Strengthening the national security forces is of priority importance for restoring stability in Timor- Leste and constitutes an important indicator of the independence of that State. We welcome the start of the process of transferring law and order responsibilities from UNMIT to the Timorese police.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“During the process of building a State, Dili was faced with serious challenges and crises, but, with the effective support of the United Nations and the international community, the young State overcame these and many other difficulties. We note with satisfaction the substantial progress that has been achieved in overcoming the consequences of the 2006 crisis. This has provided an opportunity to advance national dialogue and reconciliation. This month saw the successful holding of elections for community authorities, with the assistance of UNMIT.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We too are grateful to Mr. Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, for his presentation of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) (S/2009/504) and for his analysis of the situation in the country. We also thank, Mr. Jose' Luis Guterres, Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, for his comprehensive statement. This year, the people of Timor-Leste commemorated the tenth anniversary of the popular referendum in a situation of stability and security. We congratulate the people and the leaders of Timor-Leste on that noteworthy event.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“In that context, we condemn all violations of international humanitarian law perpetrated during the conflict in Gaza. The authors of the report did a very impressive job gathering the testimony of witnesses and establishing facts. The facts and recommendations set out in the report require further careful and balanced consideration. We believe that the best approach would be undertake that task in the framework of international humanitarian law in the Human Rights Council. Clearly, the full implementation of resolution 1860 (2009) and the resolution of the remaining issues related to the very pressing humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza are of equal urgency, including the need to lift the blockade of the Gaza Strip.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“We urge all Lebanese political forces to repudiate the logic of political confrontation, accusation and ambition and to move in a spirit of good faith to establish an effective Cabinet that represents the interests of all Lebanese. I turn now to the report of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (A/HRC/12/48), the discussion of which will continue on 15 and 16 October in the Human Rights Council in Geneva. We view that document from the perspective of the need to resolve key elements of the regional peace process, including strict compliance by the Israeli and Palestinian sides with international norms in the fields of humanitarian law and human rights. We reject all manifestations of terrorism and disproportionate and indiscriminate responses to them that lead to civilian deaths.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“We believe that the most sound approach to resolving the situation in the city is to do so exclusively through dialogue on the final status negotiations for the Palestinian territories on the basis of the aforementioned international legal basis. Another pressing issue is the restoration of unity within the Palestinian factions on the basis of the Palestine Liberation Organization platform. Concrete steps to resolve the relevant these issues have been and continue to be taken, inter alia, through the facilitation of the Egyptian side, which has earned our appreciation and support. Resolving the issue is an important element of progress towards a settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli issue. In the context of the situation along the Blue Line in southern Lebanon, it is more critical than ever that all parties respect resolution 1701 (2006).”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“In that regard, I reiterate that we must base our actions on existing international law, including all relevant Security Council resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Madrid principles. The outcome of our work should be a viable, independent Palestinian State living in peace and security side by side with Israel. We are concerned by rising tensions surrounding the Temple Mount in Israel. We cannot allow religious issues to be exploited for political ends or to exacerbate the situation and people's suffering. All parties must exercise restraint and live by the letter and spirit of existing agreements on holy sites in Jerusalem.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“We consider that forum, which has been endorsed by the Security Council, the Quartet and the Group of Eight, to complement the efforts to breathe new life into Palestinian-Israeli contacts and to be a link in our important ongoing collective work to find a sustainable and comprehensive settlement in the Middle East. Following the desired resumption of negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis in the near future, we are ready immediately to announce a date for the Moscow conference. During the course of the conference, the international community will be in a position to support the process and to assist the resumption of negotiations on the Syrian, Lebanese and multilateral tracks of the Middle East settlement process.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source