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Dolgov

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first: 2004-11-15
most recent: 2011-02-22
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“Increasing the quality of its interaction with other members of the Organization in connection with issues falling under the Council's competency is a key element in improving the Council's working methods. It is currently our practice to establish ways and means to carry out dialogue between the Council, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, other United Nations bodies, regional organizations and international partners. The current mechanisms for interaction work; however, there is no doubt in this regard that, working together, we could focus on finding additional ways to enhance them.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“The questions of enhancing the working methods of the Council lie within its exclusive competency. These questions must be considered within the Security Council Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. Work in this area is not public, yet it should be done on a planned basis and through rational, constructive interaction with all interested delegations of States Members of the United Nations. In recent years, significant progress has been achieved in increasing the openness of the work of the Council, as evidenced by the regular practices of holding open meetings, of inviting interested parties to them, of briefings by the President of the Council for United Nations Members, and of consultation with a wide range of international participants.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Mr. President, first of all, I would like to thank you and your delegation for organizing today's Council meeting on its working methods. We believe that a dialogue on these important issues requires a balanced, professional approach, and one that does not politicize the substance of the item under discussion. Russia, as a permanent member of the Council, favours increasing the effectiveness of the Council's work, while maintaining its expeditiousness, with a reasonable balance between transparency and effectiveness in its work. We will not forget that the important thing is to build the Council's capacity to carry out its prerogatives under the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“On the whole, we take an optimistic view of the prospects for further progress in the peace process in Nepal, the main responsibility for which continues to be borne by the leaders and people of that country.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“We support the request of Nepal to extend the Mission in Nepal for six further months in a downsized form, and we agree with the Mission's mandate to monitor the implementation of measures taken in respect of the arms and armed personnel of the parties and to assist the parties in implementing their agreement on the management of the arms of the parties. The report of the Secretary-General reaffirms the fact that the presence of the Mission has great potential to give Nepal assistance in the area that they have delineated. We endorse the recommendation of the Secretary-General regarding the gradual, stage-by- stage downsizing of the strength of the Mission.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“We expect that the 25 June agreement between the political parties of the country will have meaningful importance for efforts to move forward the democratic process. The signing of that agreement was possible thanks to the willingness of the main political forces to engage in constructive joint work. We hope that a similar spirit of cooperation and compromise will be demonstrated by the Nepalese parties in their approach to resolving other matters in carrying out the tasks of the peace process. After the elections to the Constituent Assembly, the main part of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) mandate was successfully completed. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the head of the Mission, Mr. Martin, and all of his colleagues, for their fruitful and highly professional work in carrying out their mandate.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We would like to thank Mr. Ian Martin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Nepal, for his detailed briefing about the latest developments in the situation in Nepal. In recent times, the political situation in that country has undergone some important, positive changes that we welcome. We are convinced that they will have an important positive impact on the course of the peace process. The holding of free democratic elections was followed by a peaceful transition from a monarchic to a republican form of Government. The election of the president of the country is to be held on 19 July. We hope that that is going to be another important milestone in the development of the peace process.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“We are counting on the implementation of what has been called for by the Security Council and of the recommendation of the Secretary-General to make use of his good offices in coordination with regional organizations. The aim is to initiate bilateral negotiations between Djibouti and Eritrea that may engender greater trust and bring about a peaceful settlement to the situation on the border between these two countries. The Security Council will doubtless continue to follow the momentum in the situation in the interest of supporting stability and of preventing a destabilization in this important region of the Horn of Africa.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5924 (2008) · source
“Russia is carefully observing the developments in the situation on the border between Eritrea and Djibouti. We believe that the border problems must be settled only through negotiations. We call upon both sides to cooperate and undertake diplomatic efforts for a peaceful settlement and in strict conformity with the rules of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. We support the efforts undertaken by the African Union and the League of Arab States and the various interested parties in order to achieve an early solution to the confrontation and a settlement between Djibouti and Eritrea. We call upon both sides to cooperate in this endeavour.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5924 (2008) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We welcome the participation at today's meeting of the Prime Minister of Djibouti and we are grateful to him for the evaluation he gave us. We have also listened carefully to the statement by the Permanent Representative of Eritrea. The Russian Federation is seriously concerned over the serious rise in confrontation that took place on the border between Djibouti and Eritrea earlier this month. Russia fully agrees with the statement made by the President of the Security Council adopted in connection with this incident, which includes a condemnation of the hostilities begun by Eritrea against Djibouti in Ras Doumeira and Doumeira Island. We call on both sides to take upon themselves the obligation of observing a ceasefire, show maximum restraint and return to their previous positions.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5924 (2008) · source
“We agree with their conclusions with regard to the significance of the regional dimension in resolving the problems of Sudan and also of the importance, for the stability of the entire African continent, of preserving the unity and territorial integrity of Sudan.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“We fully support and share the argument of the Secretary-General regarding the indivisibility of peace in Sudan. Progress on a settlement for the south of Sudan will determine to a significant extent progress in resolving the conflict in Darfur. We welcome, in that connection, the recent agreements on the settlement of the problem in Abyei, and we are counting on the fact that those agreements will be fully implemented by both parties. The Security Council recently had an opportunity to take a stand on that issue, and we remain devoted to that stand. What is also of the greatest importance is the normalization of bilateral relations between Sudan and Chad. Once again, I would like to state that we share the views of the Special Envoys on that subject.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“We believe that, as regards the leaders of the irreconcilable rebel groups, appropriate measures must be taken, up to and including sanctions. We have listened very carefully to the views presented by Ambassador Kumalo of South Africa, and we share those views. We also express our hope that the appointment by the Secretary-General of a joint mediator for the political process in Darfur, which we expect very soon, will provide a substantive impetus for the resumption of negotiations among the Darfur sides. Naturally, we welcome the great contribution of the Special Envoys, Mr. Eliasson and Mr. Salim, to the cause of re-establishing peace and normal life in Darfur. Their experience and knowledge will undoubtedly be required in the future as well.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“The obstacles on the road to a political settlement as of today are primarily being created by some of the Darfur rebel groups. Today we have heard confirmation from the Special Envoys of the highly negative fact that there continues to be a splintering of the rebel groups. The leaders of the rebel groups are not in a position to agree upon a unified political negotiating platform. Moreover, the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) is openly embarking upon the path of armed struggle against the Government of the Sudan. It is also obvious that the rebels have well-developed channels for the purchase of arms and for obtaining financial assistance. There is no need to reiterate that all of the Security Council decisions on Darfur, including on the arms embargo, must be implemented fully by all parties.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“Moving forward the political process would unquestionably promote a strengthening of security in Darfur. It would also allow for the speeding up of the deployment of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). The lack of such consistent progress on a political settlement makes the efforts undertaken, including peacekeeping efforts, ineffective as regards a long-term solution to the crisis in Darfur. It is obvious that the deployment of UNAMID, which indeed should be speeded up as soon as possible, in itself will not lead to a long-term solution to the crisis. We share the views of the Special Envoys regarding the primary responsibility of the Sudanese themselves for the fate of the settlement and, in the last analysis, for the fate of the country.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We too are grateful to the Special Envoys of the Secretary-General and of the African Union, Jan Eliasson and Salim Ahmed Salim, for their substantive briefings on ways to move the Darfur political process forward in order to ensure an effective settlement of the crisis there. The analysis provided by the Special Envoys reaffirms that international efforts on a Darfur settlement, in particular through the Security Council, must be focused on maintaining a maximally inclusive negotiating process among the sides in Darfur under the aegis of the United Nations and the African Union. In our view, resuming political contacts between the Government and the Darfur opposition in order to achieve speedy agreements on the cessation of hostilities is of the highest priority.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“The Russian Federation will continue to support the people and the Government of Timor-Leste in their efforts to build a stable and democratic society in their young State.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“We support the core conclusions and recommendations contained the report of the Secretary- General. We believe that the mandate of UNMIT should be extended for one more year. We believe that the efforts of UNMIT should be aimed above all at training a robust and professional national police force, which would then be able gradually to take on primary responsibility for independently maintaining law and order in that country. International support to Timor-Leste is also needed to help strengthen State institutions, the legal system and economic and social development. In the current situation, it is particularly important to advance the process of national reconciliation in Timor-Leste and to promote dialogue and cooperation among all political forces in the country.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“We would like to wish a speedy recovery to President Ramos-Horta, whom we deeply respect and whose authority is internationally acknowledged. We are pleased to note that, despite these unprecedented crimes, the country's leadership has demonstrated political responsibility, restraint and professionalism and has been able to keep the situation under control. Great credit for maintaining security and law and order goes to UNMIT and the International Security Forces. The events of 11 February were a direct outcome of the crisis of May 2006. Promptly eradicating the causes and consequences of this crisis, specifically the problems of the petitioners and the internally displaced persons, would make it possible for Timor-Leste to move towards constructing a democratic society.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno for his substantive briefing on the latest developments in Timor-Leste and for introducing the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) (S/2008/26). We also listened very carefully to the assessments contained in the statement by the Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste. Against the backdrop of a gradual improvement in the security situation, the attacks against the President and Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, which took place in Dili on 11 February were a dangerous challenge to the legal authority and to the peace process. We firmly condemn those attacks. Those who planned and perpetrated them must be brought to trial.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“We note the plans for a further strengthening of AMISOM. that are being worked on at this time, and we hope that they will be implemented appropriately. We also agree that it is essential to continue work on the modalities and the preliminary planning for a possible United Nations peacekeeping operation in Somalia. However, it is clear that, in the present circumstances, the prospect of transforming AMISOM into a United Nations peacekeeping operation still depends directly on a substantial improvement in the area of security and on achieving serious progress in a political settlement. We have taken note of the recommendation by the Secretary-General, confirmed today by his Special Representative, on sending a multinational force to Somalia.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“Such a scenario is likely to destabilize an already complex situation in the Horn of Africa. In these conditions, we feel it is extremely important to continue to observe strictly the regime of the arms embargo against Somalia. Neighbouring countries can and must play a constructive role in assisting and promoting a settlement, and above all, as regards normalization of the situation in the area of security. In such conditions, of course, maintaining the status quo in the area of security in Somalia is unacceptable, and here we agree absolutely with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. We support the activities of AMISOM, and we are convinced that a full deployment of the Mission will greatly help to create conditions for effective progress in the process of national reconciliation.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“We now need to enhance the effectiveness of the work of the Government so as to have effective solutions to the cumulative complex problems facing Somalia. Responsibility for overcoming the lengthy crisis lies with the Somalis themselves. All parties, including, of course, the Transitional Federal Government, must take decisive steps for a speedy normalization of the situation and to assist the peacebuilding process and to strengthen State institutions. Real progress in ensuring a broad political dialogue and the implementation of a comprehensive process of national reconciliation will create conditions for preventing a further slide of the country into a humanitarian disaster. There is still a threat of the conflict in Somalia growing into a regional one.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We, too, are grateful to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ould Abdallah, for his detailed briefing and to the Permanent Representative of Somalia for his evaluation. The Russian Federation is seriously concerned by the development of the situation in Somalia, particularly in the area of security and also in the humanitarian sphere. Despite the efforts of the Transitional Federal Government and the Ethiopian troops and the Uganda contingent of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) supporting it, the situation in the country remains extremely serious. We welcome the appointment of Nur Hassan Hussein as Prime Minister of Somalia. This is a very important step.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“Through Russia's participation in the Security Council's mission, we were once again able to see for ourselves the need for extending the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste, given the specific desire expressed by the leaders of the country. Strengthening the independence and self- sufficiency of Timor-Leste will depend directly upon the willingness of national security bodies to maintain law and order. Accordingly, we place great hopes on the speedy training of Timor-Leste's police by the United Nations police component. Looking ahead, the main thrust of the activities of the United Nations in Timor-Leste should be to encourage that young country to resolve the problems it faces itself. The primary responsibility for the country's future lies with the people of Timor-Leste themselves.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“We note with satisfaction, as we saw for ourselves in Timor-Leste during the Security Council's mission, that the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste is effectively carrying out the tasks entrusted to it and enjoys widespread support and authority among both the country's leaders and its people. I would like to note in particular the great role played by the Mission to support the rule of law and provide good offices in the process of national reconciliation and dialogue. In addition, the International Stabilisation Force is making a useful contribution to the stability of Timor-Leste.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“However, as a State that became independent just five years ago, Timor-Leste continues to confront serious challenges, including the dire socio-economic situation, the weakness of its national and security institutions, the lack of professional workers and the problem of petitioners and internally displaced persons. It is clear that a solution to those problems will be impossible without political consensus and national dialogue and reconciliation. It is of course important that we continue to provide Timor-Leste with the necessary international support, including through the United Nations.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“We are pleased to note that the tasks entrusted to the mission were carried out effectively. The visit to Timor-Leste by members of the Security Council bore witness to the support of the United Nations and the international community for the first steps of that young country in strengthening its sovereignty and independence and developing democratic institutions. The leaders and people of Timor-Leste are working to lay down the foundations of Statehood and a modern civil society. The country has just held open and fair parliamentary and presidential elections. In meetings with representatives of political parties and civil society, we were able to assure ourselves of their determination to move ahead to effective State-building.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are pleased to welcome the Timor-Leste delegation to today's meeting. We have carefully read its assessment and listened to the ideas put forth by several interested delegations. The Russian delegation participated actively in the work of the Security Council mission to Timor- Leste that took place from 24 to 30 November. We would like to express our particular gratitude to Ambassador Kumalo, Permanent Representative of South Africa, and the representatives of the Secretariat for the successful organization and conduct of the trip and the preparation of the report (S/2007/711). We are of course grateful to the entire delegation of South Africa for all their work to prepare and carry out the mission.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“I should like to reiterate that the humanitarian area is an important component in our work; it is an aspect that we will be considering on a daily basis.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“In turn, such a settlement would help to improve the security situation. These are all related aspects that we have discussed repeatedly, but we continue to believe that they work together. Accordingly, the international community and the United Nations, including the Security Council, must make robust efforts in all three areas - political, peacekeeping and humanitarian. At the same time, we must not forget about establishing infrastructure and creating the conditions necessary for post-conflict restoration and recovery in this devastated region. We believe that, in order to facilitate the Council's work, it would be useful for Mr. Holmes to provide us with regular assessments of the humanitarian situation.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“That is a very important aspect of the peacekeepers' mandate, and we will continue to do our utmost in the Security Council to resolve all remaining problems that could prevent full deployment of UNAMID. We are convinced that, since the dialogue with the Government of the Sudan must continue, those outstanding issues must be resolved very swiftly, so that United Nations and AU peacekeepers can establish their authority in the very near future - in early 2008, if possible. Of course, the humanitarian situations in the hotspots to which Mr. Holmes referred, particularly Somalia and the Sudan, have their own specific characteristics. But one thing that they have in common is the fact that they cannot be resolved without substantial progress being made towards a political settlement.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“While the information that we have received indicates some recent progress, the overall situation remains alarming. We highly appreciate the efforts of United Nations agencies and other humanitarian organizations in the Sudan, which are ensuring the delivery of humanitarian supplies and supporting the civilian population in very complex circumstances. As we have recently discussed this situation in the Security Council several times and will continue to do so, I will not discuss it in depth. I would only reiterate that the peacekeeping efforts of the African Union (AU) - and, we hope, the future joint efforts by the AU and the United Nations in the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) - should help to improve the humanitarian situation.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“I fully agree that the Security Council must continue to follow events carefully in Somalia and to provide support to the process of stabilizing and normalizing life in that country, a process which unfortunately continues to face serious problems. We believe that we will, in due course, receive further information from the Secretary-General as to how the United Nations can be more effective in its efforts to improve the situation in Somalia, first and foremost by strengthening its peacekeeping efforts. Of course, we will be prepared to consider such proposals, taking into account developments on the ground in terms of security and in the political and humanitarian areas. Unfortunately, the humanitarian situation is very complex in the Sudan, particularly in Darfur.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“The military clashes and tensions that have arisen have undoubtedly had and continue to have a negative impact on the civilian population. We are concerned that access to humanitarian assistance for the stricken population is still encountering serious obstacles. We believe it is important to continue the humanitarian work, first and foremost that taking place in Somalia under United Nations auspices. Of course, the security situation is constraining those efforts, but we are hopeful that the situation will improve. For that to occur, it is important that the peacekeeping operation of the African Union, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), be fully deployed. Of course, the African peacekeepers must continue to receive the necessary support.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“We also are happy to welcome Mr. Holmes to the Security Council meeting today. We are grateful to him for his briefing thorough, as always, on the results of his trip to Ethiopia, the Sudan, Somalia and Kenya. We see the large amount of work he and the United Nations humanitarian agencies are doing under his leadership, and we very much appreciate that work. We believe its continuation is a very important factor in easing the humanitarian situation in the crisis regions, as well as a factor in promoting the political settlement process. We share the concern of the Secretariat regarding the complex humanitarian situation in the region under discussion. With respect to Somalia, events of the past few months have once again lead to an increase in the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs).”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“The United Nations has an important role to play in the efforts aimed at the achievement of that goal, and we welcome the appointment by the Secretary-General of his new Special Representative, Ambassador Choi. He can count on the full support of the Russian Federation in the discharge of his mandate.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“The Ivorian sides must display greater resolve in the further implementation of key tasks, including the disarmament and disbanding of former combatants, the restoration of civilian law, the reform of the security sector, and the reassertion of State authority throughout the territory. In the context of the importance of the forthcoming electoral process in C6te d'Ivoire, we feel that the international community must ensure that the country receives timely assistance in the preparation and conduct of open, free and fair elections in accordance with international standards. We are sure that subsequent action by the country's leaders aimed at effective implementation of the Agreement will lead in the near future to a lasting, final internal political settlement.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“We strongly condemn any attempt to destabilize the peace process, such as the attempt on the life of Ivorian Prime Minister Guillaume Soro on 29 June, which is evidence of the presence of destructive forces in the country, of the vulnerability of the peace process, and of the need for the international community to lend it further support. We note with satisfaction several positive steps recently taken towards a peaceful settlement, such as the deployment of mixed police units to maintain law and order and the establishment of UNOCI observer posts. We note with regret, however, the slowing pace of the implementation of the Ouagadougou Agreement.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“Given the ongoing unstable security situation, we support the Secretary-General's recommendation on the utility of maintaining the present numbers of the United Nations Operation in C6te d'Ivoire (UNOCI). We have closely followed developments in the peace process in the country. Moscow welcomed the Ouagadougou Agreement, reached at the initiative of the Ivorian parties themselves. We feel that it represents a unique opportunity to achieve a comprehensive settlement, provided that the parties implement the obligations they have assumed within the established time frame.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are pleased to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Burkina Faso, Mr. Bassole, and the Secretary of State for Cooperation and Francophony of France, Mr. Bockel. We note the detailed contributions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), chaired by Burkina Faso, and of France to the process of an Ivorian settlement. We are grateful to the Principal Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for cote d'Ivoire, Mr. Abou Moussa, for his information on the activities of United Nations operations in Cote d'Ivoire and the latest developments in that country, and for his efforts to achieve a settlement. In our view, the Secretary-General's report contains a balanced and objective assessment of the situation in C6te d'Ivoire.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“We call on the Lebanese parties and groups to search assiduously for compromise solutions through national dialogue and to consider seriously the proposed initiatives which will make it possible to avoid more fighting this year. Above all, one matter that is extremely important to life in Lebanon is the presidential election. We need to give the Lebanese constructive external support and to expand the political and social basis of intra-Lebanese agreement. The United Nations still has an important role to play in this process, including through the stabilizing role of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the mandate of which the Security Council recently extended for a year.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“We see the role of such a full-format conference as to be a relaunching of the peace process in all of its aspects. Participation by Syria and Lebanon, in our opinion, will assist in making the forum productive and will contribute to the task of reaching a comprehensive Middle East solution and settlement. A strategic benchmark in this respect is that any settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict must be based on an internationally recognized legal platform, such as the resolutions of the Security Council, the Madrid Principles and the Arab Peace Initiative. We remain profoundly concerned about the continuing political crisis in Lebanon.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“In these present conditions, the search for collective achievements towards Arab-Israeli reconciliation remains fundamentally important and, in this connection, we have supported the idea of convening an international meeting this autumn on a Middle East settlement. We hope that at the ministerial meeting of the Quartet, which is planned for 23 September in New York, agreement will be reached on format, modalities, agenda and international legal basis. At previous conferences of the Quartet, an agreement was reached on the active participation of the Quartet in the proposed activities of the meeting. Our position is that the forthcoming meeting may promote progress towards a comprehensive peace and, in this context, may assist with preparations for a representative international conference on the Middle East.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“The socio-economic situation in the territories of the Palestinian National Authority, and particularly in Gaza, are a source of profound concern. At this time, Russian humanitarian assistance is being sent there. We expect Israel to take additional steps in order to meet the humanitarian needs of the Palestinians. All parties need to observe all previously assumed obligations and above all, as far as the Palestinian side is concerned, they need to combat terrorism. At the same time, we note the inadmissibility of the Israeli practice of targeted eliminations, the construction of settlements and the continuation of the Wall.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“The rift between Fatah and Hamas is not only destabilizing the situation, it is also having a negative impact on the prospect for progress towards a long-term settlement with Israel. Russia has consistently supported the Palestinian Constitutional structure and the head of the Palestinian Authority, Mr. Abbas and this was particularly reinforced during Mr. Abbas' recent visit to Moscow. At the same time, we believe that there is no alternative to intra- Palestinian unity and harmony. This is extremely important, if durable and lasting peace is to be achieved in the Middle East. It is clear that any possible agreements with Israel will need to enjoy the broadest possible support among Palestinians.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“But it is important to increase the tempo and to enhance the effectiveness of efforts for a comprehensive settlement in the region, in all aspects. A source of a certain degree of optimism is the fact that contacts between Mr. Abbas and Mr. Olmert, the latest of which was held on 28 August in Jerusalem, are becoming regular. Their agenda is becoming more substantive. However, at present, their stress is still on day to day, although still important, issues whereas the main problem relates to the development of political contours and the issue of a final independent status. This, in our View, requires accelerated work by involved parties, along with collective and constructive international assistance, including from the Quartet and international mediators. A de facto dual authority continues to exist in the Palestinian territories.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We too thank Mr. Williams for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East peace process. We would like to join with colleagues in expressing high praise for the active and professional activities of Mr. Williams in his important post. We wish Mr. Williams every success in his new appointment, one that is also directly linked to settlement of the Middle East situation. The situation in the Middle East continues to be complex and contradictory. Alongside the profound and ongoing crisis within the Palestinian National Authority, after the events in June, there has been some encouraging progress in Palestinian-Israeli relations. A positive factor, of course, is the current absence of large-scale violence. Although, unfortunately, there are still victims.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“The situation in Lebanon unfortunately continues to be very complex, because in parliament the majority Lebanese Government and the opposition parties have not reached a consensus on the two key issues: formation of a national unity government and the establishment of an international tribunal on the assassination of former Prime Minister Hariri. We urge the Lebanese people to continue their efforts to achieve the central goal of maintaining national consensus, which means ensuring that Lebanon retains its unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty. The international community needs, constructively and without exerting unwarranted pressure, to help the Lebanese people find a comprehensive, effective solution to outstanding problems. But primary responsibility for the fate of Lebanon continues to lie with all Lebanese political forces.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“Moscow has drawn attention to the statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, which hosted the recent meeting of Arab States, favouring a United Nations-sponsored conference on the Middle East with the participation of the international community, regional players and the parties themselves. This proposal is consonant with the well- known Russian initiative on convening an international conference on the Middle East. We are certain that this would make it possible to resume the peace process in the region on all tracks with a View to achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Arab- Israeli conflict.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source