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Dolgov

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first: 2004-11-15
most recent: 2011-02-22
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“We attach great importance to the League's establishment of a working mechanism to establish a substantive dialogue in which all interested parties, including the relevant Egyptian and Jordanian authorities, will have direct contacts with Israel in order to find a way to settle the Arab-Israeli conflict. That is the very approach that Russia, as a permanent member of the Security Council and a member of the Quartet of international mediators on peace in the Middle East, has consistently advocated. We will continue to support movement towards a comprehensive Arab-Israeli settlement that would, of course, be reciprocal and would take into account the concerns of both sides and towards a search for genuine solutions that would have a legal basis.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“The main thing is that this work be undertaken collectively, with the participation of all interested parties. Despite these positive trends, the situation in that region continues to be very complex. That is due above all to the security situation in the Palestinian territories. The parties need to show the utmost restraint, implement their relevant obligations and prevent any actions that could undermine the process. On 18 April, there was a meeting of the Arab League Ministerial Committee to follow up the Arab Peace Initiative. Russia has responded positively to the outcome of that meeting.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“We anticipate positive results from the regular ministerial meeting of the Quartet to be held in May. We welcome the robust efforts of the Secretary- General to help bring about a comprehensive settlement in the Middle East. We look forward to hearing his ideas on the outcome of his recent visit to the region. We welcome the Secretary-General's positive assessment of the talks held in Damascus. There is a need to make use of this favourable overall situation in order to move forward with specific efforts to revive the Arab-Israeli dialogue on all tracks, in particular on the Israeli-Syrian track, and to raise the exchanges of Views between the Palestinian National Authority and the Israeli Government to the level of substantive negotiations. Clearly, all of that will require considerable efforts.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We too are grateful to Under-Secretary- General Pascoe for his briefing on the situation with regard to the Middle East peace process. In recent months, considerable noteworthy developments have taken place in the Middle East. It is important to continue to influence the local situation, taking advantage of the momentum generated by the Arab Summit held in Riyadh. The decisions taken there have created a propitious environment for stabilizing the Middle East peace process. The coming period will see very intensive contacts, pursuant to the decision taken in Saudi Arabia, among parties including the Quartet, which involves Russian participation, regional partners and other interested parties.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“We deem fully justified the use of the Central Emergency Response Fund to help underfunded humanitarian activities for the Sudan, Chad and the Central African Republic, and we hope that funds will be allocated on an objective, non- policitized basis.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“The recommendations of the Secretary-General could help to alleviate the humanitarian situation in Chad, the Central African Republic and southern Sudan. The recommendations relate to the deployment in various regions of the Sudan of a United Nations peacekeeping force whose primary objective would be to protect the civilian population. The specific modalities for such a presence must be agreed upon by the United Nations and the Governments of those countries. We support the work done by the Secretariat in that area. Improving the humanitarian situation in the Sudan, Chad and the Central African Republic will not be possible without continuing assistance, including food assistance, on the part of the international community.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“It is the Government of the Sudan that bears primary responsibility for the safety of civilians in Darfur. But without effective support from the United Nations, that goal is unlikely to be met. Therefore we deem it important speedily to implement the plan for a phased solution to the question of Darfur, as proposed by the Secretary-General, through a heavy support package for the African Union mission in Darfur and the subsequent deployment there of a hybrid operation, with the participation of the United Nations and the African Union. It is important, in the context of dialogue with the Government of the Sudan, that agreement be reached on parameters for the United Nations peacekeeping contribution in Darfur.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“The humanitarian problems in Darfur - and throughout the conflict area - can be resolved only with the attainment of a stable political solution to the crisis; this requires that all armed groups that remain outside the Darfur Peace Agreement become part of that agreement. We support the efforts of Mr. Jan Eliasson, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Darfur, and of Mr. Salim Ahmed Salim, the African Union mediator for Darfur, to attain a comprehensive peace agreement. Of great importance are the decisions reached, with Mr. Holmes' assistance, by the Government of the Sudan, and the 28 March signing of a joint communique by the Government of the Sudan and the United Nations on facilitating humanitarian activities in Darfur. We expect the communique to be fully and strictly implemented by the Government of the Sudan.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We too are pleased to welcome Mr. John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. On the occasion of his first meeting with the Security Council we wish him every success in his important post. As confirmed in Mr. Holmes' briefing on his trip to the region, the humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic, Chad and the Sudan continues to be cause for great and justified concern. We are particularly concerned at the growing number of refugees and internally displaced persons and of attacks by armed groups against the civilian population. The security context in which the United Nations and the humanitarian agencies must work is a particularly difficult one.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Improving the coordination of the contributions of the United Nations system - donors, the international financial institutions and regional partners - and drawing lessons from integrated peacekeeping operations over the last 15 years can help to enhance the effectiveness of our collective efforts aimed at assisting countries emerging from conflict. That is of key importance for the successful implementation of the main task and responsibility of the Security Council, namely to maintain peace and security. The Russian delegation supports the draft statement of the President of the Security Council prepared by the delegation of Slovakia and agreed to by the members of the Council.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“However, we should bear in mind that this is frequently a lengthy and complex process that goes far beyond time-bound peacekeeping operations. Several of those aspects fall within the competence of other 2 components of the United Nations system. Supporting national efforts in security sector reform in countries emerging from crisis is an area of close constructive partnership and complementarity between the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council in order to achieve a common goal and thus enhance the effectiveness of international work in the area of peacebuilding. There is also a useful consultative and coordinating role to be played by the Peacebuilding Commission, in particular in the context of its work with Burundi and Sierra Leone.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The Security Council, when preparing the mandates of multifaceted peacekeeping operations, should give due attention to the operational complementarity of tasks involved in supporting security sector reform with other aspects of integrated missions, in particular in the areas of restoring the rule of law, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of combatants and the reconstruction of the institutions of government. The Russian Federation therefore considers it useful that reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on specific operations should, where appropriate, give appropriate information on the problems of security sector reform in countries where those missions are deployed.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In that context, we note the importance of the question of security sector reform in countries emerging from crisis, including in the reconstitution or strengthening of the army, security services and other relevant institutions. It is clear that the role of the United Nations concerning the issue, like that of international assistance, should be designed on the basis of national needs and priorities as defined by the recipient countries themselves.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I wish to express our gratitude to the Slovakian delegation for having organized the discussion on this timely theme for the Security Council and for the United Nations as a whole. Peacekeeping missions conducted under the aegis of or in accordance with the guidelines of the United Nations have now become integrated and multifaceted operations. An effective combination of peacekeeping and peacebuilding instruments and close coordination of the military, political, civilian, reconstruction and humanitarian components are what guarantee the success of the missions. Experience has shown that only on the basis of a comprehensive approach can an effective settlement and lasting peace be achieved, and thus the reoccurrence of armed conflict be avoided.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We have taken note of the request of the Timorese leadership to dispatch an additional police unit in order to beef up security during the preparation period for the elections and during the post-election period. In general, we suggest that it is important to take account of the preferences of the Timorese side with regard to the future activities of UNMIT while taking account, of course, of how the situation in Timor-Leste evolves.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“The flare-up in violence that took place in the capital in January and that, unfortunately, led to the loss of human life shows the need to continue to provide Timor-Leste with integrated international support in order to strengthen State institutions and carry out socio-economic reforms. We hope that, with the support of UNMIT and other international structures and regional partners, the Government of Timor-Leste will be able to successfully address the problems facing the country. On the eve of next April's planned presidential elections, it is particularly important to ensure security in the country. We support the efforts of UNMIT aimed at providing multifaceted assistance to the Timorese authorities in preparing and organizing those elections, as well as ensuring the necessary security in the country.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“Khare, for his briefing and for presenting the Secretary-General's report on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). The Russian Federation commends the efforts of the leadership of Timor-Leste in promoting national dialogue and reconciliation, reforming the security sector and the justice system, combating impunity and ensuring the return of temporarily displaced persons to their homes. Although the situation in Timor-Leste has recently stabilized, it continues to be precarious. That was stressed today by Mr. Ramos-Horta, Mr. Khare and other speakers.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): My delegation is grateful to you, Mr. President, and to other colleagues for the kind words addressed to Ambassador Churkin, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, and to the Russian delegation on its presidency of the Security Council in January. We would also like to wish you success, Sir, in your important post as President. You can rest assured of the support and cooperation of the Russian delegation. We are also very pleased to welcome to this meeting today the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta. We listened carefully to his analysis and assessment of the situation in the country in the context of the ongoing peacebuilding processes. We are also grateful to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“Kony has made the appropriate pledges that due attention will be paid to humanitarian issues, most of all with regard to returning to the United Nations all non-combatants being held by the Lord's Resistance Army. This is very important, and we hope that this matter will be resolved. Once again I wish to say we deeply appreciate the work done by United Nations humanitarian staff and by Mr. Egeland personally. We take it that progress in all the areas indicated will be strengthened. The Council will of course continue to give all those matters the necessary attention.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source
“We would expect that any momentum provided by the agreement in principle in Addis Ababa will be further strengthened and will have a positive effect on the work of international humanitarian agencies in Darfur and on the humanitarian situation overall. With respect to northern Uganda, I wish to support my colleagues in the Council in noting the need to continue the peace process with the successful mediation of the Government of Southern Sudan. Of course, all those humanitarian tasks that remain in this context, which are being resolved with useful cooperation by the United Nations, must be dealt with, and relevant efforts must continue. We were pleased to hear that Mr.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source
“I do not wish to repeat what was said with respect to the characteristics of the humanitarian situation; there is no doubt that it remains very complicated. Without doubt the Government of the Sudan and all other parties must fully comply with their obligations in ensuring necessary access for humanitarian organizations and the safety of their personnel; they must cooperate with the humanitarian staff. There is no doubt about that. It is also very important to ensure strict compliance by all parties with the ceasefire agreement. Unfortunately, we have seen a continuation of hostilities, and certainly that situation does not facilitate any advance on the political track.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source
“Mutual influence is the connection, for there is no doubt that progress towards a political settlement would have a positive impact in managing the humanitarian situation, whether in the Sudan, in northern Uganda or in other crisis areas. With respect to the Sudan, I do not wish to pre- empt the Council's discussion later today. We are awaiting with great interest the statement by the Secretary-General on the results of the very important meeting on Darfur that took place in Addis Ababa. I just wish to say here that the agreements achieved there need to be strengthened and to be implemented appropriately, with the United Nations playing a very active role and with interaction with the African Union.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We too wish to thank Mr. Egeland for his briefing, which as usual was very thorough, on the results of his last trip to Sudan and northern Uganda, and for his ongoing steps, together with his team, to manage humanitarian cooperation and to promote normalization of the humanitarian situation in those very complex regions. Of course, we would expect that the humanitarian activity of the United Nations, both in those regions and overall in the African continent, will continue. We support that activity, because it is a very important element in promoting normalization of the situation and a political settlement. There is no doubt whatsoever that the main reason for the unfortunate humanitarian situation is the fact that the conflicts are still unresolved.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source
“We are well aware of the complexities of what the international community, including the United Nations, has undertaken in that regard, but the dialogue must continue. It is encouraging that the Secretary-General is carrying it forward and that he is in direct contact with the President of the Sudan. Therefore, we expect that this effort of solidarity will have results that the Security Council will support with a view to reaching a prompt and comprehensive settlement in Darfur and throughout the Sudan.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“We hope that that meeting will be a success, both in terms of decisions to be taken regarding the future of African Union operations and in general with regard to the ongoing quest for a peaceful political and diplomatic solution to the Darfur crisis. Following that meeting, the Security Council should probably meet once again to assess the situation on the basis of the decisions to be taken by the members of the African Union and the Sudanese parties. Here, I wish to emphasize once again that, as my delegation has often stated both within and outside this Chamber, it is crucial to continue the constructive efforts and the dialogue with the Sudanese leadership in Khartoum to achieve a mutually acceptable settlement and to promote understanding of the United Nations peacekeeping role in Darfur. We see no alternative to that dialogue.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“It is clearly imperative that efforts be made to make the Darfur Peace Agreement as comprehensive as possible. In that regard, I should like to ask Mr. Pronk what he believes will be the priority issues for future work with the Darfur parties that remain outside the Darfur Peace Agreement. The resolution of those issues will depend directly on the prospects for stabilization of the situation in Darfur. An important stabilizing role should be played by the African Union. We trust that its mandate will be extended beyond 30 September. In that connection, my delegation very much looks forward to the meeting to be held in New York of the African Union Peace and Security Council.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“Of course, the Sudanese parties bear the primary responsibility in that regard. We have said on a number of occasions that progress in implementing the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the north and the south would be assisted by the swift and effective resolution of conflict in other areas of the Sudan, particularly Darfur. We expect durable progress to be made soon in such areas, particularly eastern Sudan. We agree with the assessments made by the Secretary-General and Mr. Pronk in that regard. With respect to Darfur, we noted with great interest the five elements that Mr. Pronk presented to the Security Council for consideration. In general, they appropriately reflect the issues that remain unresolved in the context of a Darfur settlement.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We join in thanking Mr. Jan Pronk, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Sudan, for his comprehensive briefing. We note the progress made by the Sudanese parties in meeting their obligations under the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, particularly in the area of security. We undoubtedly see some positive momentum, but progress is very slow with regard to many aspects of the Agreement, and very little progress is being made in some important areas, including power-sharing and the sharing of revenues derived from natural resources, including oil exports. The issue of the north- south border has not yet been fully resolved. Of course, that is a complex matter. However, with active United Nations participation, we must make progress in these areas as soon as possible.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“At this crucial point for reaching a settlement, the international community must provide wide-ranging support and encouragement, including financial support, so that the comprehensive programme for the rehabilitation of northern Uganda can be carried out successfully. We trust that, as they gather momentum, the Peacebuilding Commission and the Central Emergency Response Fund will help improve the humanitarian situation in Africa and promote the successful rehabilitation of African States recovering from conflict. The Russian Federation, for its part, will continue to do everything possible to promote the solutions to these challenges.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“Of course, responsibility regarding the humanitarian crimes that have been committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as in other conflict zones in Africa, remains an important element of any long-term comprehensive settlement. The signing of a ceasefire agreement between the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army, with the facilitation of the government of South Sudan, offers prospects for a final settlement of the conflict in the northern part of the country and for an easing of the situation of the population in that region. We need full and strict compliance with this agreement, and the situation in that country must be permanently stabilized. We view as a step in the right direction the Government of Uganda's plan for a gradual easing of the humanitarian situation in the north of the country.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“A successful solution to humanitarian problems in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular the problem of refugees and internally displaced persons, will depend to a significant extent on the peace process going forward, and in particular on the effective implementation of the programme of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants. With the help of the United Nations and the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Congolese parties must continue to work towards a political settlement, in particular within the context of preparations for the important second round of elections.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We would like to thank Under-Secretary- General Egeland for his comprehensive briefing on his trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to Uganda. The humanitarian situation in those States continues to be very complex and requires continued comprehensive international cooperation. Major changes in the humanitarian situation in those countries and in other countries on the continent can take place only with the effective long-term settlement of the conflicts with the help of the United Nations, the African Union, African subregional organizations and other interested parties.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“Sergey Lavrov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, met with Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Prime Minister Siniora of Lebanon, Foreign Minister Aboul Gheit of Egypt and Foreign Minister Motaki of Iran. Russia expressed its support for the Secretary- General's decision to dispatch a special mission to the region with the task of entering into contact with the regional parties and finding a way to deescalate the conflict. In the light of the acute deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, Russia has decided to send Mr. Sergei Yakovlev, special representative of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, to the region for talks with the interested parties, our Quartet partners, international mediators and the United Nations special mission.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“Experience in the Middle East and, indeed, past practice in the resolution of other conflicts show that security problems cannot be solved by armed force. For its part, Hizbollah must refrain from actions against Israel, which pose a threat to the interests of its own country as well. It must release the Israeli soldiers, halt its rocket attacks on Israeli territory and respect the Blue Line. We expect the Lebanese Government and other parties to provide all possible assistance in resolving these issues. Russia, for its part, is taking active steps to achieve a ceasefire and to steer the conflict towards a political settlement. On 13 July, Mr.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“Hizbollah has begun to fire rockets on Israeli cities, including Haifa; these too are inflicting harm on perfectly innocent people. All of this takes place in parallel with ongoing Israeli army operations in the Palestinian territories, where innocent people die daily. Russia strongly condemns the kidnapping of the soldiers and the firing on Israeli territory. But we View Israel's military action as a disproportionate and inappropriate use of force that threatens the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon and peace and security throughout the region. In the light of this situation, it is essential that urgent steps be taken to halt the military escalation. We urge Israel to end its incursions into Lebanon and its destruction of civilian infrastructure on Lebanese territory, and to lift the blockade against that country.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The situation between Israel and Lebanon continues to intensify dangerously. The conflict began on 12 July with a border incident caused by the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers and by the firing of rockets into Israeli territory by militarized units of the Lebanese Hizbollah movement, and it is escalating into a major military conflagration that could have grave consequences for Lebanon, for the Middle East region as a whole and for international peace. The spiral of violence in the region is growing ever tighter. Retaliatory action by Israel - troop incursions into Lebanese territory, the destruction of civilian infrastructure and the air and sea blockade of Lebanese territory - has resulted in major casualties and suffering among the peaceable population.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“Russia, in the course of its contacts with Israelis and Palestinians, will continue its endeavours to induce the parties to abide by the positions agreed upon by the Quartet. That has already been discussed at the meeting of ministers of foreign affairs of the G-8 in Moscow on 29 June, where a corresponding position of solidarity was agreed upon.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“Russia sees only one way out of the existing situation: to halt resistance by force and to achieve a political settlement through negotiations. The only other alternative is the further destabilization of the situation in the region, which would be extremely dangerous and certainly spread. We are profoundly concerned by the serious humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories; it is only worsening as a result of the latest deterioration of the situation there. We need as soon as possible to begin practical work on the provisional international mechanism approved by the Quartet of leading international mediators and implement the mechanism for giving assistance to the Palestinian people, with the active participation of donors. We must first and foremost ensure the uninterrupted supply of fuel and medicine to Gaza.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“However, it cannot do so at the cost of serious consequences for the Palestinian civilian population and through collective punishment of the inhabitants of Gaza and other regions of Palestine. It is absolutely inadmissible, under the pretext of bringing pressure to bear on extremists, to violate the borders and air space of other countries of the region- in this case, Syria's. We are particularly concerned by Israel's arrest and detention of Palestinian Government ministers and Legislative Council deputies. Those persons received their mandates following independent and democratic elections - that is, in the context of the process of the development of democracy in the region of the Middle East, on whose further deepening there is broad international agreement.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“In order to avoid an escalation in the crisis, the Russian delegation is calling on the leadership of the Palestinian Authority to take decisive measures to curb the extremists and to halt raids by terrorists, attacks on Israeli citizens and Qassam missile attacks against Israeli territory. Most importantly, the captured Israeli soldier must be released. All Palestinian movements must understand that any deterioration in the situation could only harm the realization of the national aspirations of the Palestinians. Of course, Israel, for its part, must also find a way to bring about stabilization. There is no doubt that Israel has the right and the obligation to protect the life and security of its citizens.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“We are grateful to Ms. Kane for her briefing. The Russian Federation is deeply concerned at the new and dangerous developments that have taken place in the Gaza Strip. The situation in the region, in Palestinian-Israeli relations and, indeed, throughout the entire Middle East region is becoming increasingly serious. Additional urgent action is required to prevent further destabilization, and all parties must show restraint and wisdom and understand what a dangerous point they have reached. Large-scale operations by the Israeli armed forces in the Gaza Strip can lead to significant losses among the civilian population and seriously complicate prospects of eventually reaching an Israeli-Palestinian settlement.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“The Russian Federation believes that, for the purposes of this resolution, action under Chapter VII of the Charter is unique and exceptional in nature, and does not set a precedent for resolving similar issues in the same way.”
2006-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5467 (2006) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation shares the View of members of the Security Council on the need to hold a trial for former Liberian President Charles Taylor away from the seat of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. We note the constructive role played by the Governments of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, the authorities at the International Criminal Court and the States parties to the Court's Statute in connection with transferring the trial to The Hague. At the same time, we would like to inform the members of the Council about how we understand the resolution that has just been adopted.”
2006-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5467 (2006) · source
“It is essential that the parameters and modalities for a future United Nations presence in Timor-Leste be commensurate with the country's needs. We expect the Secretary-General to make specific recommendations in that regard. We hope that they will take into account the lessons of this crisis and the wishes of Timor-Leste's leaders.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“However, we cannot fail to note the positive effect of the prompt deployment - at the request of Timor-Leste's leaders - of international military and police forces from Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Portugal and of United Nations efforts to help resolve the crisis. We greatly appreciate the activities of the Secretary-General; his Special Envoy, Mr. Ian Martin; the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa; and all the staff of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste. Of course, there is still much work ahead of them. The crisis in Timor-Leste has clearly shown how weak and unstable that country's major State institutions remain, against a background of major social and economic problems.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Mr. Ian Martin, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, for his detailed briefing on the situation in Timor-Leste and for the efforts undertaken to normalize it. We also heard with great interest the statement of Mr. Ramos-Horta, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence of Timor- Leste. The Russian Federation is concerned about the continuing serious crisis in Timor-Leste. The situation there remains very complex and unstable. Of particular concern are the increasing tension among ethnic groups in Timorese society and the increase in internal political conflict.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“Given the ongoing process of the establishment of Timorese State institutions, including the defence and security structures, and the need to ensure the successful organization of presidential and parliamentary elections in 2007, and taking into account the urgent request from the Timorese leadership to maintain a United Nations presence in that country, the Russian Federation supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General to establish for 12 months a small follow-on integrated United Nations office, replacing UNOTIL, within the parameters proposed by the Secretary-General.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“We note the importance of the bilateral Commission for Truth and Friendship and anticipate that the Commission will successfully discharge its duties and that it will contribute to a further strengthening of the relationship between Indonesia and Timor-Leste, including by addressing issues related to human rights violations in Timor-Leste during the years of its fight for independence. We welcome the activities of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste, headed by Mr. Hasegawa. We note the important role of other United Nations agencies and the donor community.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“At the same time, we must acknowledge that Timor-Leste's potential for nationhood is still far from being sufficiently solid and that the country continues to need multifaceted international assistance in order to ensure security, stability and sustainable development. This was reaffirmed by the recent rioting in Dili, which unfortunately had tragic consequences. We sincerely hope that the Timorese authorities will find a universally acceptable solution to the conflict in the army in order to prevent a destabilization of the situation in the country. In that regard, we listened very closely to Mr. Ramos-Horta's assessment. Russia commends the development of cooperation between Timor-Leste and Indonesia.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“Mr. Dolgov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We welcome the presence at today's meeting of Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Timor-Leste. We listened closely to his very substantive statement. We also thank Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Timor-Leste, for presenting the Secretary- General's end of mandate report on the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) (S/2006/251) and for his useful briefing. Russia welcomes the steady progress made in Timor-Leste in the area of nation-building. We are pleased at the continued strengthening of State institutions, including law enforcement agencies, and the consolidation of the legislative infrastructure.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source