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first: 2009-06-26
most recent: 2013-08-28
sittings or episodes: 36
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“It is also essential that all parties fully cooperate with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon in the investigation of the incident. My delegation believes that conditions more favourable than those of the recent past are being established to foster significant progress towards a solution to the conflict in the Middle East. They present an opportunity we must not miss. Brazil is willing and ready to do all in its power to help the parties.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The seminar is a gesture that embodies the spirit of openness and dialogue that needs to be taken up in the political and diplomatic arenas. There are approximately 7 million Brazilians of Lebanese descent. It is therefore no surprise that we follow developments in that fellow country very closely. We congratulate the Lebanese political parties on their conduct of the recent elections and encourage them to continue the dialogue to form a broad-based and stable Government. We are particularly encouraged by the tireless efforts of President Sleiman to build trust among the main political forces in the country and thereby consolidate stability. The arms cache recently discovered in southern Lebanon constitutes a clear violation of resolution 1701 (2006). It is crucial that all parties, without exception, abide by the terms of the resolution.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“To the same end, the Brazilian Special Envoy to the Middle East, Ambassador Ouro-Preto, recently concluded another tour of the region during which, in a wide range of meetings, he expressed yet again Brazil's 6 support for peace and the promotion of mutual understanding. In the same spirit, the Brazilian Government, together with the United Nations Department of Public Information, has organized the International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East under the theme "Promoting Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue - a View from South America", being held today and tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro. This event is bringing together politicians, journalists, intellectuals and members of civil society groups from Israel, Palestine, Brazil and other South American countries.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Brazil supports the 26 June declaration by the Quartet on the resumption of negotiations to end the conflict and reach a two-State solution based on the relevant resolutions of the United Nations, the Madrid terms of reference, the Road Map and all previous agreements. Such a solution is needed today, not tomorrow. As Minister Celso Amorim said in the Cairo conference on Gaza in March, it is time for peace, not for a peace process. Such views were also conveyed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Israel, Mr. Avigdor Lieberman, last week in Brazil. His visit was an expression of the productive bilateral relationship that exists between our two countries. It also provides evidence of my Government's willingness to contribute as much as possible to the achievement of a comprehensive peace.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Prime Minister Netanyahu's openness to the idea of a Palestinian State is also encouraging, although it must evolve in order to recognize the need to endow Palestine with the attributes of full statehood. If these promising signs are to bear the hoped-for fruit, sustained political will and true statesmanship will continue to be required. This holds true for Palestinians as well. Brazil commends Egypt's efforts to promote intra-Palestinian reconciliation, but if they are to succeed all parties must work in earnest to find common ground under the leadership of the Palestinian Authority. On the ability to overcome internal differences rests the possibility of building a truly independent and prosperous Palestinian State. History will not forgive those who fail to compromise in the search for unity, since without unity there can be no peace.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We need to foster social and economic development throughout the occupied Palestinian territories, while providing ways to defuse tension and lessen dissatisfaction with the limited possibilities of everyday life. In this sense, Brazil is making a contribution. We are currently building a sports centre 5 in Ramallah, together with our partners in the India- Brazil-South Africa forum, and will bring two of the most prestigious Brazilian soccer teams to play for peace. Our experience has shown that sport is a useful instrument for creating hope and opportunities in impoverished areas. In the diplomatic arena, there seem to be promising developments. The early and active involvement of the United States in the Israeli- Palestinian conflict and its continued support for the two-State solution are very welcome.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“With regard to the West Bank, we can only express satisfaction with recent Israeli efforts to ease movement and improve access to Israel. Such measures are positive and must continue. However, more is needed. It is crucial that Israel freeze all settlement activities, including those undertaken to accommodate natural growth, and dismantle the existing ones, mainly those built after 2001. This aspect is particularly relevant in East Jerusalem, where attempts to redraw the demographic map only further complicate an already very difficult situation. The construction of the wall - found to be illegal by an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice - must also come to a halt.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The relative tranquillity that we currently observe in the Strip should not lead us to overlook the continued plight of its inhabitants. Behind the statistics of the Gaza war earlier this year, there are real men, women and children. They no longer suffer daily bombardments, but are still forced to live in entirely unacceptable conditions. Brazil therefore reiterates the urgency of an international effort geared both at reconstructing Gaza and at meeting all the humanitarian needs of its population. Israel must fully abide by the 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access and keep the border crossings open. At the same time, militant groups in Gaza must keep up the restraint they have shown recently and refrain from all acts of violence against the Israeli civilian population, especially in the southern areas.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I congratulate you on your timely decision to hold an open debate on the situation in the Middle East. The press has followed suit, as today's issue of a local newspaper shows on its front page. The format you have chosen vastly enhances the relevance and impact of the monthly briefings to the 09-42592 Security Council, as the wider membership is given an opportunity to convey its views on a subject of such importance. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco for his very comprehensive briefing. More than seven months have passed since the ceasefire was agreed in the Gaza Strip, but the humanitarian situation there continues to be a source of grave concern. Access to basic goods remains clearly insufficient, and much-needed reconstruction has not been started due to the lack of building materials.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“That is the case of Guinea-Bissau and the other countries currently on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission. The contribution of the Commission in these cases has been quite valuable, most notably with regard to the galvanization of international attention and the mobilization of resources. We hope - and this is my sixth and final point i that the Secretary-General's recommendations to the Peacebuilding Commission can serve as a good basis for a comprehensive dialogue on how to enhance the Commission's work even further. Particular attention should be devoted to ways to streamline the Commission in the United Nations system and strengthen its coordination with United Nations bodies and other stakeholders, including regional organizations, the international financial institutions, civil society and the private sector.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“But it was envisioned as a catalytic tool that needs complementary funding from other sources, on a reliable and continuous basis. Fifthly, we praise the focus of the report on the immediate aftermath of conflict. Peace dividends should become visible to the population as soon as possible. Early recovery prevents the spiral of instability that could make the situation even more difficult and lead to the resumption of conflicts. Brazil believes the Peacebuilding Commission can also play an important role in countries in the immediate aftermath of conflict, should their Governments so request. However, it should be borne in mind that many countries where conflict subsided years ago either suffer from donor fatigue or, worse still, have never been able to attain sustained international assistance.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“However, peacebuilding is a multidimensional enterprise. Priorities will necessarily contemplate different areas, especially in the fields of security and development, in which coordinated and simultaneous actions are indispensable. It is true that lack of security hampers economic development. But it is also true that peace cannot be sustainable in the midst of misery and despair. Fourthly, we totally agree that funding is the backbone of peacebuilding. Any strategy, no matter how sophisticated or creative it might be, will have a short life in the absence of adequate financing. That is why we endorse the appeal by the Secretary-General for innovative and more flexible financing schemes, tailored to the specificities of peacebuilding. The Peacebuilding Fund has been extremely useful and will continue to be so under its new guidelines.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“It is in the light of this perception that we should consider the Secretary-General's proposals for ensuring adequate and timely leadership on the ground. Standby civilian capacity mechanisms could benefit from the contribution of regional actors and developing countries. Their mandate should include, first and foremost, support to domestic institutions. Also, as the report indicates, they should not replace ongoing efforts to improve regular recruitment processes and human resources management. Thirdly, the Secretary-General noticed that there are recurrent priorities to be taken into consideration in peacebuilding. They encompass a broad range of areas, from the restoration of key State functions to the promotion of economic recovery. Setting priorities among priorities is indeed necessary.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“However, country ownership brings enormous challenges. Governments often lack the human and material resources needed to undertake the most elementary of tasks. But there are no shortcuts. We should spare no effort to strengthen local capacity so that the country concerned can tread its own path towards peace and development. Secondly, the report correctly acknowledges the importance of regional actors in peacebuilding. Countries from the region usually share linguistic and cultural values and, very often, similar political and economic contexts. They are therefore very well placed to provide assistance. Also, the contribution from the global South should not be underestimated. South- South cooperation in post-conflict peacebuilding offers very promising avenues that have yet to be fully explored.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to participate in this open debate on post-conflict peacebuilding. My delegation expresses its appreciation for this morning's briefing by Ambassador Heraldo Mufioz, Chairman of the Peacebuilding Commission. We also thank the representative of the World Bank for his statement. Brazil welcomes the report of the Secretary- General on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2009/304). It provides valuable insights on how to improve United Nations effectiveness in post-conflict situations. I would like, in particular, to comment on six aspects mentioned in the report. First, we appreciate the strong emphasis the report places on country ownership. This principle should be the sine qua non for any strategy for peacebuilding.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Brazil stands ready to continue to contribute to peacekeeping, not only in the field and at Headquarters but also through participation in the debate on the necessary measures for its improvement. Such an endeavour is crucial to the future of the Organization.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153Resumption1 (2009) · source
“It is also relevant to increase ownership of peacekeeping on the part of States ready to provide troops, thereby encouraging them to provide the resources needed to respond to increased demand. In other words, participation and inclusiveness will also help the Organization to face the challenges that I have mentioned. 09-38601 Another important step is to engage troop- contributing countries in a consistent and sustained manner, and not in a sporadic fashion, as has been the case in the past. That is particularly true with regard to reform initiatives. Attentive consideration to the recommendations of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations is also needed.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In our current reform efforts, it is preferable to improve those mechanisms rather than to invent new ones. The key for a mutually beneficial relationship between the Security Council, the Secretariat and troop-contributing countries is to give their views extensive consideration. First and foremost, that should translate into making better use of the discussions held in meetings prior to the renewal of mandates. It behoves the Council to show the political will to mainstream suggestions and perspectives derived from the valuable experience of TCCs. That is crucial to ensure a convergence between the Council and the countries with responsibilities on the ground.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153Resumption1 (2009) · source
“On an issue directly linked to international peace and security that is in the interest of the entire membership, no hierarchies should be established or encouraged. Brazil's experience as a troop-contributing country started in the 1940s. Since then, it has involved almost 30,000 troops. Our most recent contribution, in Haiti, has confirmed our understanding that military and police activities are insufficient to build long-term stability. Sustainable peace requires that a peacekeeping mission also assist in supporting national reconciliation, strengthening national institutions and promoting development. Our experience also indicates that close interaction between the Security Council and TCCs is essential. Resolution 1353 (2001) established a wide range of mechanisms for consultation with troop-contributing countries.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In other words, firm commitment by the host country to overcome the causes of conflict, with the concurrent support of the United Nations, will 09-3860] help to achieve or restore political stability and security sooner rather later. At the same time, it is important that the Security Council continue to focus on drafting mandates that are consistent with the needs on the ground. In that connection, I would like to make a brief but important conceptual remark. Brazil believes that the expression "financial contributors" should not be used in connection with peacekeeping, as it is contrary to the letter and the spirit of the Charter. All Member States contribute to the budget in accordance with their capacity to pay.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153Resumption1 (2009) · source
“However, higher financial costs are but the logical consequence of establishing new missions and enlarging existing ones, which, in turn, derives from decisions made in the Council. In adopting resolutions, members are obviously aware of the financial consequences. They should ensure, in the Fifth Committee, that missions receive the resources needed to implement their mandates. Closing missions that are needed or avoiding establishing missions that the Council considers necessary to maintain or restore international peace and security do not seem to be judicious responses to the financial problem. Rather, host countries and the United Nations must work together to create the conditions that will allow for the timely drawdown and closing of missions.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Although it is important to recognize those challenges, it is equally necessary to refrain from generating the sense of an impending crisis in peacekeeping or from raising doubts about the ability of the Organization to face such challenges. Rather, we should strive to reform what must be reformed in a systematic, inclusive and transparent manner, without dispersing efforts in too many initiatives, however well intended. We should also focus on the full implementation of decisions that have already been taken. In particular, it does not seem appropriate to speak of a financial crisis in peacekeeping. It is true that the budget has increased considerably and that that is certainly a burden on all Member States.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153Resumption1 (2009) · source
“There is a real need to identify new contributors, to encourage former contributors to resume contributions and to persuade present ones to increase their contributions. Brazil has heeded the call. Since 2004, it has multiplied its contribution tenfold, compared to a fourfold increase in the overall number of United Nations peacekeeping troops. It is worth noting that more than 80 per cent of the troops in United Nations missions today come from developing countries. It is crucial that the general membership participate in the collective response to meet the increased demand for United Nations peacekeeping.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Chief among them is the need for the Security Council to provide sustained political attention and guidance, not only to missions with acute responsibilities and needs but also to the peace processes that they are requested to support. As we all know, peacekeeping is no substitute for the political processes by which parties to disputes must resolve their differences, nor can or should the international community lead national reconstruction or development efforts. But support for and attention to such efforts are crucial, not only for the countries themselves but also for the long-term sustainability of United Nations missions. The above is also relevant to dealing with another significant challenge, namely the scarcity of troop- contributing countries.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for the invitation to participate in this debate, which is very timely. I also thank Under- Secretaries-General Mr. Alain Le Roy and Ms. Susana Malcorra for their informative briefings. The considerable increase in the number of deployed peacekeepers and the greater complexity of missions show that Governments and peoples worldwide trust United Nations peacekeeping operations. Such constancy is a major political asset. It reflects the observance of the principles of impartiality, the consent of the parties and the use of force in self- defence or in the implementation of a mandate. However, those same features of today's operations - larger contingents and greater complexity - pose several challenges to the Organization and its Member States.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153Resumption1 (2009) · source
“This endeavour must be as participatory and transparent as possible, since the involvement of all interested Member States cannot but contribute to fostering the support of States for the Council's work on this crucial item on the international agenda.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“It is fitting to recall here the decision taken by the General Assembly last year, in its resolution 63/139, to establish World Humanitarian Day on 19 August as a tribute to those who have lost their lives in the promotion of the humanitarian cause. We hope that this will help to raise awareness of the importance of humanitarian activities worldwide and will thus have a positive impact on the safety and security of United Nations and associated personnel. My delegation expects continued engagement by the Security Council in efforts to promote the protection of civilians in armed conflict, within its powers and functions under the Charter.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“As their citizens are the main beneficiaries of domestic and foreign humanitarian assistance, consistent with such principles, States can only gain from such enhanced cooperation and coordination. By strictly observing those General Assembly resolutions, humanitarian actors can also help to prevent attacks against their personnel, assets and supplies, as such observance counters misperceptions that, in some cases, lead to such attacks. States can also contribute to the safety of humanitarian actors by educating their agents on the purposes and benefits of humanitarian assistance consistent with those four principles, as well as on the need to ensure the safety and security of all those involved in delivering such assistance.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“My delegation recognizes the benefits of dialogue with such actors as a way of obtaining guarantees regarding the security of humanitarian personnel and access to populations in need of assistance. It is essential that the humanitarian purposes of such a dialogue be entirely clear to all participants and that the principles of independence, neutrality, impartiality and humanity, as set out in General Assembly resolutions 46/182 and 58/114, be fully observed at all times. Observing such principles is crucial in addressing constraints faced by humanitarian actors in ensuring safe, timely and effective access to those in need. Difficulties can also be overcome or mitigated by enhanced cooperation and coordination of humanitarian actors with States, which have the primary responsibility for the well-being of their populations.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“To that end, we favour a comprehensive approach that seeks to help address, alongside security concerns, the underlying political, economic and even cultural factors of armed conflict and violence against civilians. Such an approach lies at the heart of some success stories in peacekeeping, such as the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. Another key element of success is the need for close cooperation with national authorities, given the primary responsibility of the host Government to protect its own population. A particularly challenging aspect of the issue before us today is compliance with international humanitarian law by non-State actors, who must not forget or ignore the fact that they are bound by such law.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“When Chapter VII action proves necessary and sanctions emerge as a potentially effective tool, as proposed in the report, they should be specific and targeted, so as not to impose further suffering on the affected populations. In those cases where a peacekeeping mission is established, it might be necessary and even morally imperative to give it a clear mandate to help protect civilians. While my delegation fully recognizes the increasing importance of that task in peacekeeping operations, we concur with the View expressed by the Secretary-General that it is not exclusively military in nature. Rather, it is and must be multifaceted.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“The document presented by the Secretariat reiterates a sad truth that we all know too well: civilian casualties in armed conflict, which still far outnumber those of combatants, continue to threaten or breach international peace and security in some corners of the planet. In the face of such threats or breaches, the Council cannot stand silent or hesitate. Rather, it should make appropriate and non-selective use of the instruments provided for in the Charter to put an end to gross violations of international humanitarian law. Among such instruments, those set forth in Chapter VI should be given careful consideration as a means to stimulate and support the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“First of all, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on the organization of this meeting of the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. As we approach the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1265 (1999), it is appropriate and timely to commend the Security Council for its sustained efforts to ensure the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Through that resolution and others that followed, as well as through the relevant presidential statements, the Council has built and continues to build a solid normative body. The Secretariat is also to be commended for the work it has done, of which the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/20009/277) is a fine example. I would like also to thank Mr. Holmes for his contribution to the debate.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source