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2010-10-19
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  1. “We encourage UNMIT to continue its consultations with the Government on the transition planning. In this regard, we welcome the establishment of an oversight mechanism between the Government and UNMIT. In conclusion, South Africa welcomes the positive developments in Timor-Leste during the reporting period and stands ready to support the processes ahead as a member of the core group. We remain committed to the vision of a stable and strong Timor-Leste that can use its peace dividend for the prosperity of all of its people.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  2. “We have noted the Secretary-General's call for this development to be operationalized through subsidiary legislation that will, among others, provide greater clarity on the delineation between the responsibilities of the military and civilian police. With regard to UNMIT specifically, our delegation supports the view that the reconfiguration of UNMIT should be approached in a sensitive manner, with specific focus on the need to provide sufficient support to the PNTL in terms of training, capacity- building, advising, mentoring and institutional development. Moreover, every effort should be made to complete the drawdown and handover by the deadlines determined by Security Council resolutions, including resolution 1912 (2010) adopted in February.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  3. “We are also concerned about the significant logistical challenges that face police stations. It is essential for UNMIT to hand over primary policing responsibilities, but it can only do so if the process is credible and sustainable. In addition, policing authorities in any country must be viewed as legitimate in the eyes of their communities. It is therefore essential to further enhance effective disciplinary mechanisms, command and control structures and weapons control mechanisms. We reiterate our call for increased gender sensitivity in the execution of police duties, as a high percentage of crimes result from gender-based violence. We welcome the promulgation by President Ramos-Horta of the national security legislative package, which is specifically aimed at strengthening the security and justice sectors.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  4. “This is an encouraging development, and we reiterate our support for the further development of political institutions in Timor-Leste. We call on all political parties to continue to actively demonstrate their commitment to the democratic processes in Timor- Leste, especially during the forthcoming election period. It is essential that the elections take place in an atmosphere of mutual respect. With regard to UNMIT's mandate, South Africa welcomes the progress made in the resumption of primary policing responsibilities by the National Police Force of Timor-Leste (PNTL). It is encouraging that only a small number policing districts remain to be handed over. However, we have noted that almost all of them are located in the Dili area and that significant challenges remain with regard to certifying police officers in those districts.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  5. “My delegation also welcomes the President's continued dialogue initiative on the theme "Road to peace and national unity" as an important step towards the strengthening of peace and reconciliation efforts throughout the country. This effort to promote dialogue and mutual respect is effective and should be sustained. As a result of that initiative, we have noted, for example, that the main opposition party, the Frente Revolucionaria do Timor-Leste Independente (Fretilin), respects the current political institutions and processes in spite of having denied the legitimacy of the current Government. Stable political societies allow for the existence of opposition groups and provide channels for those groups to freely express their concerns.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  6. “In that regard we welcome the finalization of the Prime Minister's draft strategic development plan for 2011-2030, which identifies strategic areas of growth in the Timorese economy with the goal of transforming the economy from low income to upper middle income by 2030. Especially encouraging are the intensive direct consultations the Prime Minister undertook with the population of Timor-Leste to ensure support for the project and that the plan addresses the needs of the people of Timor- Leste. For peace, security and development to be sustainable, it is essential that local communities participate in the country's development and benefit directly. We encourage the Prime Minister to work towards the earliest possible implementation of this plan.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  7. “South Africa is pleased to see that the overall situation in the reporting period was calm and that it provided an "enabling environment" for the Timorese Government to give renewed attention to the challenges facing that country. The Government of Timor-Leste should redouble its efforts to strengthen State institutions. We also encourage the Timorese Government to strengthen its relationship with the Timorese people, in order to respond effectively to the needs of its population. South Africa believes that there is a direct link between development and security and that these are mutually reinforcing.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  8. “Ameerah Haq, and thanks her for her briefing in the Council this morning. We are particularly pleased with the Special Representative's continued interaction with a broad range of stakeholders aimed at encouraging a sustained consultative and democratic decision-making process in Timor-Leste. It is our view that political dialogue among all the parties is the only way by which Timor-Leste can continue to strengthen its political institutions and processes aimed at making its statehood strong and sustainable. Our delegation has noted all of the areas highlighted in the Secretary-General's report, but it also wishes to emphasize two priority areas, namely, good governance and the transition from UNMIT's mandate.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  9. “I would like to convey my sincere appreciation to you, Sir, for providing my delegation with the opportunity to participate in this important debate on the Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). As a member of the core group on Timor- Leste, South Africa remains very interested in developments in that country. We thank the Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste for her statement and join other speakers in honouring the memory of the Deputy Special Representative Kawakami. We convey South Africa's support to his successor, Mr. Mochida. We thank the Secretary-General for his report on the activities of UNMIT contained in document S/2010/522. South Africa also welcomes the Secretary- General's Special Representative to Timor-Leste, Ms.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source