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1. “In that context, Austria warmly welcomes the Department of Peacekeeping Operations training initiative to promote child protection through comprehensive training, including by reviewing existing training materials. Let me conclude by expressing my appreciation for the work of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict under the German chairmanship. Austria is pleased to hear about the Secretary-General's efforts to establish a working arrangement for the Secretariat, and encourages continued support for the Council's Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict.”

   2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

2. “We would like to encourage the Council to consider using all tools at its disposal, including the imposition of targeted measures, to take action against persistent perpetrators in country situations where no sanctions committee is in place. We agree with the Secretary-General that direct contact between United Nations country teams and non-State actors is important in order to prepare and implement action plans, and thereby ensure the effective protection of children. Finally, we encourage the Council to continue to include child protection provisions in the mandates of peacekeeping and peacebuilding missions. We would like to highlight the importance of training for both military and civilian peacekeeping personnel.”

   2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

3. “Resolution 1998 (2011) provides a clear road map to ensure respect for Security Council resolutions on children and armed conflict. In that regard, we welcome the Council's intention to ensure that provisions pertaining to Violations of applicable international law relating to the rights and protection of children are included as listing criteria for its sanctions regimes. The Sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, provides a good model in that regard. We highly appreciate the exchange of information between the Committee and the Special Representative, which entailed concrete action.”

   2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

4. “Austria welcomes the adoption today of resolution 1998 (2011), which will strengthen the existing child protection framework by expanding the triggers of the monitoring and reporting mechanism on children and armed conflict. The increase in attacks on schools and hospitals, including the specific targeting of girls, are deeply worrying and need to be clearly condemned. The further expansion of the triggers requires an increased monitoring and reporting capacity by the United Nations. Close cooperation among all child protection actors becomes even more important. We welcome the Council's resolve, as reaffirmed in today's resolution, to take action against those parties to conflict that persist in committing violations and abuses against children, including by the adoption of targeted measures.”

   2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

5. “At the outset, I would like to thank the German presidency for convening this debate and for its excellent work in the Security Council in strengthening the protection of children in situations of armed conflict. I also wish to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Radhika Coomaraswamy and her Office for their tireless efforts and important work. We appreciate the close cooperation between Ms. Coomaraswamy and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Margot Wallstrom. Austria aligns itself with the statements made by the observer of the European Union, the representative of Switzerland on behalf of the Human Security Network and the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict.”

   2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

6. “Let me stress that, in the light of the limited human and financial resources available for peacekeeping, preventive diplomacy and conflict prevention need to be given more attention by the international community in general, and the Security Council in particular, as well as by regional and subregional organizations. It is indisputable that, in terms of cost effectiveness, conflict prevention and resolution benefit from a substantial comparative advantage over other forms of engagement, such as large-scale conflict intervention and post-conflict reconstruction. Finally, let me express my full support for the draft presidential statement and thank Uganda for its role in drafting it and leading the negotiations to a successful result.”

   2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

7. “In order for operations such as the African Union Mission in Somalia and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur to be ultimately successful, we believe that a clear division of labour and definition of the roles and responsibilities of each organization are paramount. The issue of accountability lies at the core of United Nations support to AU peacekeeping, and we very much welcome that the AU Commission has embarked on significant management reform over recent years. We encourage the Commission to continue its work to that effect.”

   2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

8. “Capacity-building should be aimed at strengthening national ownership and focus on the most urgent needs, such as enhancing capacities in the fields of security sector reform and the rule of law. As the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo illustrates, these are crucial reforms for the maintenance of peace and stability. Austria concurs with the Secretary-General on the challenge of adequate financing for AU-led peacekeeping missions authorized by the United Nations. We maintain that all existing options should continue to be considered in that regard.”

   2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

9. “In addition, we believe that intensified cooperation with the European Union, which also cooperates closely with the African Union in the framework of the Africa-EU Strategic Partnership, would be an asset and bring about the benefit of both organizations' comparative advantage. The upcoming EU-AU summit will be an important opportunity to strengthen this relationship. Strengthening the institutional capacities of the AU is a prerequisite for the AU to take on a more significant role in the maintenance of peace and security in Africa. We commend the African Union Commission for its leadership in strengthening African capabilities. It is important for all AU member States to lend their full support to these efforts. We look forward to the midterm review of the Ten-Year Capacity- Building Programme.”

   2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

10. “For such efforts to be substantial, it is necessary that the conclusions of the meetings receive appropriate follow-up. The establishment of the integrated United Nations presence in Addis Ababa is highly welcome. It reduces duplication, enables the United Nations to make full use of the synergies that have been created and facilitates working in a more cost-efficient manner. We hope that the African Union will make full use of the benefits of the Office. Austria fully supports efforts aimed at intensifying cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, in particular the African Union and its regional economic commissions, the Economic Community of West African States and the Southern African Development Community.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

11. “We welcome the numerous positive steps taken by the African Union and the Secretariat to further enhance their cooperation. The first meeting of the Joint Task Force on Peace and Security underlines the commitment of both organizations. We look forward to the outcome of the next meeting in January. The annual meetings between the AU Peace and Security Council and the Security Council are useful opportunities to discuss substantive issues of mutual concern. The Secretary-General's proposal that the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa should serve as an informal secretariat to these meetings is a valuable idea that should be further considered. In order to complement such high-level meetings, we believe that working- level exchanges should continue to be intensified.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

12. “We would like to thank you, Sir, for chairing this important debate. Your presence shows the importance that Uganda attaches to the subject matter before us. We would also like to welcome the Secretary-General for introducing his report (S/2010/514) on support to African Union (AU) peacekeeping operations authorized by the United Nations. We also thank Commissioner Lamamra for his statement. Austria aligns herself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the European Union (EU) later in this meeting. Austria has always underlined that efficient United Nations support for AU peacekeeping is of great importance. The role played by the AU in maintaining peace and security on the African continent is essential and complementary to the work of the United Nations and the Security Council.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

13. “While we focus our attention on possible solutions to bring suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia to justice, we also need to pay attention to the fight against impunity in Somalia itself. Reports suggest that massive violations of human rights and international humanitarian law are committed in Somalia with full impunity. The establishment of the rule of law, accountability for crimes committed and a judicial system in Somalia will also require our sustained long-term efforts, especially as that needs to go hand-in-hand with the development of the institutions of the Transitional Federal Government.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

14. “We stand ready to further discuss other possible medium- and long-term solutions referred to in the Secretary-General's report. However, there are a number of issues that still need to be clarified. A potential host will have to be found, and its views will also have to be taken into account. At the same time, arrangements for imprisonment will have to be determined. Given the large number of suspects and possible lengthy sentences, imprisonment arrangements will be the heaviest long-term burden. We welcome the Secretary-General's intention to appoint an adviser on legal issues related to piracy off the coast of Somalia to address these pending issues and to study the feasibility of the options.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

15. “The full respect of all applicable norms of international law, in particular international human rights law, including the right to a fair trial and non-refoulement, must be a central aspect of these considerations. The ongoing efforts at capacity-building, referred to in option 1 in the report of the Secretary-General, merit our special support. In that regard, we welcome the contribution of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to countering maritime piracy in the Horn of Africa through a programme aimed at increasing regional capacities to deter, arrest, prosecute and detain pirates. That programme is supported by the European Union. We also welcome the Contact Group's establishment of the Trust Fund to Support Initiatives of States Countering Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, which is administered by UNODC.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

16. “The European Union substantially engages in training Somali security forces and supports the African Union Mission in Somalia. In addition to these important efforts on land, the EU's Operation Atlanta, together with the naval engagement of other States and organizations, has contributed to the considerable reduction in piracy and armed robbery at sea. The prosecution of suspected pirates apprehended off the coast of Somalia is an important element of effective counter-piracy measures. But it can also be a burden for regional States, especially for Kenya and the Seychelles. The Secretary-General's report and the conclusions ofthe working group on legal issues of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia provide a thorough basis for further considering short-, medium- and long-term solutions in that regard.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

17. “Let me highlight a few additional points. Piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia are directly linked to the lack of stability and disastrous economic situation in Somalia. At the same time, piracy contributes to the deterioration of the security, economic and humanitarian situation in Somalia and may play a role in financing weapon deliveries in violation of the arms embargo. A comprehensive strategy in the Horn of Africa can be sustainable and effective only when it also addresses piracy's root causes on land and the situation in Somalia. We believe that development of the rule of law and security institutions in Somalia and the improvement of livelihoods and education are important factors for the durable eradication of piracy off the coast of Somalia.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

18. “At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your initiative to organize this important debate today. I thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and Under- Secretary-General Patricia O'Brien for her presentation. We commend the Office of Legal Affairs for the preparation of the excellent report (S/2010/394) requested by the Security Council in resolution 1918 (2010). My delegation joins others in strongly condemning the suicide attack in Mogadishu, Somalia yesterday. We also strongly condemn the abhorrent sexual crimes committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which were referred to by the Secretary- General today, and reaffirm our strong commitment to the protection of civilians. Austria aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the European Union (EU) later in this meeting.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

19. “For instance, we believe that the problem of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) needs to be addressed further by drawing up a comprehensive strategy that includes Governments in the region and all relevant United Nations missions, including MONUSCO, which is mandated to ensure the protection of the civilian population in the LRA-affected areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We would appreciate hearing more about synergies and potential further cooperation in this regard. Equally, we would be grateful for suggestions as to how missions can contribute to the fight against the impunity for perpetrators of such violence.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

20. “Mandate- adjustment or the drawdown of missions also needs to be conditioned upon on the fulfilment of benchmarks relating to the protection of civilians, and we encourage the further development of such benchmarks. Armed groups attacking the civilian population, in particular women and children, do not respect international borders, which have become porous over years of conflict and due to the lack of control. The cross-border cooperation of United Nations peacekeeping missions in adjoining of responsibility is required in order to effectively tackle these threats.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

21. “Creating a favourable protection environment goes beyond the protection of civilians from physical violence and must be complemented by activities in the fields of security sector reform; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; the rule of law; transitional justice; human rights; and the empowerment of local societies. This would also facilitate the transition to sustainable peacebuilding and State-building. Early coordination of these activities and a common strategy among all actors involved, including civil society, will be crucial for success. The untimely drawdown or premature downscaling of peacekeeping missions can seriously endanger a country's stability and the safety of the civilian population.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

22. “Such outreach activities foster interaction with the local population and yield valuable information for an accurate assessment of the circumstances on the ground. We would be interested in hearing more from the field about the potential to strengthen missions' capacities in this regard. We welcome the fact that protection mandates increasingly include all activities aimed at ensuring the safety and physical integrity of civilian populations, securing humanitarian access and ensuring full respect for the rights of individuals by all parties to conflict, in accordance with international humanitarian and human rights law. The ultimate goal of any peacekeeping mission with a protection mandate must be to help restore an environment in which the host State is able to fully exercise its primary responsibility to protect its own population.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

23. “Strengthening early warning and crisis prevention capacity is another aspect that deserves more attention in our work in the Council. Both mission leadership and the Council need to receive all relevant information and assessments on early warning, which would allow for a response to emerging crisis situations in a preventive manner. Missions have come up with several inventive approaches, including the joint protection teams in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), designed not only to provide information-gathering and analytical support, but also to facilitate context-specific civil and military measures to protect civilians and liaise with local authorities.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

24. “More consistent information on mission-specific capability gaps and the impact of those gaps on the implementation of the mandated tasks can help to effectively utilize the gap lists of each peacekeeping operation and to mobilize Member States' support to address them. We therefore appreciate the efforts of Japan as Chair of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations in this regard. Equally, we support the capability-driven approach outlined in the New Horizon non-paper, which concentrates on skills, capacity and equipment, with a special focus on potential resource gaps. This is not only in the interests of the effectiveness of missions, but is also essential to the safety and security of peacekeepers.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

25. “Briefings by force commanders and military experts provide accurate information on the real-life challenges peacekeeping missions are facing, and thus are indispensable to the decision-making of the Council. We also welcome the fact that troop- and police- contributors are participating in today's discussion. The success and credibility of United Nations peacekeeping will also depend on how far missions can effectively discharge their mandates and thus live up to the expectations raised within the population. With the growing complexity of tasks entrusted to peacekeeping missions and the scarcity of resources, we are confronted with serious capability gaps, including in terms of civilian support capacities. These gaps may jeopardize the success and reputation of United Nations peacekeeping.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

26. “In recent discussions in the Security Council on United Nations peacekeeping, one of the key recurring issues has been the need for the Council to provide peacekeeping missions with clear, credible and achievable mandates oriented to a desired outcome and matched with adequate resources for the fulfilment of all mandated tasks. Benchmarks and a clear prioritization of tasks have proved useful for the Council to better track progress made in the implementation of peacekeeping mandates. In order to be able to respond in a timely and appropriate manner to developments on the ground, the Council needs to have all relevant information at its disposal.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

27. “Austria strongly welcomes your initiative, Sir, to organize the present debate, which allows the Council to interact directly with United Nations force commanders. I should like to thank Under-Secretary-General Le Roy for his introduction. I should also like to take this opportunity to welcome the Force Commanders present here today and to thank them for their very interesting presentations. Austria would like to thank all force commanders of the United Nations for their commitment and important work in the field. We also appreciate the presence of Lieutenant General Obiakor.”

    2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source

28. “We therefore appeal to Serbia and Kosovo to work with the European Union in good faith and to redouble their efforts to turn European values of dialogue and cooperation into reality for the sake of the populations of Kosovo as well as Serbia, irrespective of their ethnic backgrounds. We fully support the approach of further enhancing coordination and cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union in order to promote dialogue aimed at addressing issues of common concern between Belgrade and Pristina.”

    2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source

29. “First and foremost, however, the advisory opinion permits the authorities of Serbia and Kosovo to adopt a pragmatic approach and to start a process of dialogue on practical problems affecting the daily lives of people of both ethnic backgrounds living in Kosovo. Pragmatism must now also apply with regard to finding arrangements for the participation of Kosovo in regional and international forums, in consultation with the respective organizations. The European Union - in reaction to the publication of the advisory opinion - has reached out to both Serbia and Kosovo. In her declaration of 22 July, delivered on behalf of all 27 States members of the European Union, High Representative Ashton made it clear that the future of both Serbia and Kosovo lies in the European Union.”

    2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source

30. “We believe that the advisory opinion provides an opportunity for a positive turning point in the relations between Kosovo and Serbia, as well as with regard to the European aspirations of both States. This opportunity should not be missed. The Court has made it absolutely clear that Kosovo's declaration of independence of February 2008 did not violate general international law, resolution 1244 (1999) or the constitutional framework. We hope that the opinion, which was issued in response to a request of the General Assembly and specifically addresses the situation of Kosovo, will enable Kosovo and Serbia to ultimately overcome their fundamental disagreement regarding basic legal and territorial questions.”

    2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source

31. “We share the Secretary-General's assessment that the lack of progress in reconciliation between the communities, coupled with the prevailing economic difficulties, continues to present a challenge and to foster the risk of unrest. Austria therefore believes that we must not lose our focus on areas such as economic development, good governance, the rule of law, and the fight against corruption and organized crime, as well as with regard to the situation in northern Kosovo. We see a need for reports to the Council to cover all those areas. Austria welcomes the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice delivered on 22 July on the question of whether the unilateral declaration of independence in respect of Kosovo is accordance with international law.”

    2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source

32. “We welcome the European Union's accelerated efforts to enhance its visibility and presence in the North and hope that cooperation with both sides will lead to further progress, including in the establishment of mixed panels in the Mitrovica district court and the restoration of full customs control in northern Kosovo. Austria would also like to highlight the valuable contributions made by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe mission in Kosovo in monitoring, protecting and promoting human rights, including community rights. We also value its support to democratic institutions, in particular independent and higher education institutions that work to the benefit of non-majority communities.”

    2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source

33. “We appreciate the fact that the security forces - including the Kosovo Police, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) - have been working effectively to prevent clashes in volatile situations. At the same time, we clearly condemn isolated acts of violence due to tensions between both sides. Austria fully supports the important work of KFOR and EULEX and will continue to keep up its commitment to both missions. We welcome the progress made by EULEX in particular with regard to monitoring, mentoring and advising, trials and the processing of cases, the continued scanning of data on commercial traffic at gates l and 31, and in its cooperation with both sides.”

    2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source

34. “I would like to welcome Mr. Vuk Jeremie, Foreign Minister of Serbia, and Mr. Skender Hyseni, Foreign Minister of Kosovo, and thank them for their statements. I also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Lamberto Zannier, for his presentation of the report before us (S/2010/401). Let me reiterate Austria's full support for the continued efforts of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to facilitate dialogue between all parties. Austria welcomes the fact that the security situation in Kosovo was largely calm during the reporting period. As set out in the Secretary-General's report, in total we have seen a decrease in security incidents.”

    2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source

35. “Let me finally reiterate the importance of working towards a common future for all countries of the Western Balkans in the European Union. This message was again reconfirmed at a high-level expert seminar hosted by Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger with the participation of Greek Alternate Foreign Minister Dimitris Droutsas and Director- General Michael Leigh of the European Commission in Vienna on 12 May. Experts from the Western Balkans and the EU addressed the current political, economic and social challenges in the Western Balkans in View of EU integration. These discussions and some of the proposals made should stimulate the debate on the future enlargement the EU in view of the Sarajevo conference to be held on 2 June.”

    2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source

36. “Austria, which is currently the biggest non-NATO contributor to KFOR, is determined to keep up this strong commitment to the operation. Moreover, Austria will continue to provide up to 30 experts for EULEX. Austria would also like to highlight the valuable contributions made by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) mission in Kosovo in supporting the development of democratic institutions, in particular its continued assistance to the Central Election Commission and in the monitoring, protection and promotion of human rights, including community rights. As pointed out in the Secretary- General's report and according to a recent OSCE assessment, the implementation of return strategies is still facing a number of challenges and would require enhanced political commitment to lead to sustainable results.”

    2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source

37. “We fully support the efforts of EULEX to reintegrate Kosovo Serb and Kosovo Albanian judges and prosecutors into the Mitrovica court and the in- depth discussions on this matter with the authorities in Belgrade and Pristina. We believe that the reintegration of local judges should be among the highest priorities of the international community for the North. It will offer the possibility of justice in an area where it has long been denied. We are encouraged by the relatively calm security situation and the decrease in tensions between communities. In this context, Austria supports the steps taken by NATO to restructure the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and successively reduce troop numbers in Kosovo, which will also enhance local responsibility.”

    2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source

38. “We believe that we need a gradual reintegration of the North into the rest of Kosovo, which will happen only through dialogue and the acceptance of both the local communities and Belgrade. We welcome the European Union's (EU) accelerated efforts to enhance its visibility and presence in the North, particularly through the establishment of the EU House in northern Mitrovica. We welcome the recent conduct of security checks of freight going through gates 1 and 31 and the joint patrolling of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) with Kosovo police, as well as the intention of EULEX to continue to increase its presence and activities in order to address more efficiently the rule of law challenges in northern Kosovo, including the restoration of full customs controls.”

    2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source

39. “We strongly believe that, despite the fundamental disagreement regarding the most basic legal and territorial questions, a pragmatic approach is possible, feasible and necessary for the sake of the people of Kosovo, irrespective of their ethnic background. In this sense, we hope that both sides will intensify their efforts to find pragmatic solutions to unresolved issues affecting the lives of the people living in Kosovo on a daily basis. We hope that pragmatism will also apply with regard to arrangements for the participation of Kosovo in regional and international forums, in consultation with the respective organizations. We share the assessment that the situation in the North continues to be difficult.”

    2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source

40. “At the same time, challenges continue to persist in the areas of economic development, good governance, the rule of law and the fight against corruption and organized crime, and with regard to the situation in northern Kosovo. In order to ensure sustainability and preserve the gains achieved thus far, we hope to see a continued focus by the international community in these areas and to receive information on progress made. The common strategic framework developed by UNMIK and the United Nations Development Programme will also serve this purpose. Unfortunately, there are still no signs of communication, let alone cooperation, between the Kosovo and Serbian sides.”

    2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source

41. “I would like to welcome Mr. Vuk Jeremic', Foreign Minister of Serbia, and Mr. Skender Hyseni, Foreign Minister of Kosovo, and thank them for their statements. Let me further thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Lamberto Zannier, for submitting the report before us (S/2010/ 169) and for the important contribution of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to peace and stability in Kosovo. Austria fully supports the continued efforts of UNMIK to facilitate dialogue between all parties in an evolving environment. The period from December to March and up to today has seen progress, including the recent successful elections.”

    2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source

42. “It is important to see piracy not only as a threat to key international shipping lanes, but also as a factor further aggravating the security and humanitarian situation in Somalia. Austria therefore stresses the importance of determined activities to curb piracy in the region, such as the EU's naval Operation Atalanta. Finally, we also hope that in the future the report of the Secretary-General will be issued within a time frame that allows it to be fully taken into account in preparation for the debate.”

    2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source

43. “We warmly welcome the TFG's measures to focus on the protection of human rights as an essential element of the peace process. We are also very encouraged by the TFG's intention to ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Austria firmly condemns recent terror attacks, and we are deeply worried about foreign support to the insurgents. All Security Council resolutions, including those that impose targeted sanctions and an arms embargo, must be implemented fully and in good faith. These measures are directed not against the people of Somalia, but against those who threaten peace security or stability. The security situation for the Somali population is still unacceptable and does not allow for the provision of urgently needed help for the people. The abundance of arms and armed groups is also a root cause of the surge in piracy.”

    2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source

44. “At the same time, I would like to reiterate Austria's appreciation for the dedication and engagement of the many humanitarian workers who accept high risks in order to alleviate the plight of the civilian population in Somalia. The human rights situation in Somalia continues to be very problematic. We are extremely concerned about the devastating consequences of the armed conflict on civilians and the continued impunity for human rights violations and abuses. We call upon all parties to ensure the protection of civilians in compliance with human rights law and international humanitarian law. We also reiterate our condemnation of the recruitment of children by armed groups and our request that they be released immediately.”

    2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source

45. “It is indeed important to better coordinate the work of the United Nations entities on Somalia. We also look forward to the upcoming Istanbul Conference on Somalia. We are very concerned about the fragile security situation and the impact of this environment on the humanitarian and human rights situation. Some 3.2 million people, almost half of Somalia's population, are in need of humanitarian assistance. Food insecurity and restricted humanitarian access exacerbate the situation. Concerning any irregularities in the management of humanitarian aid raised in the report of the Monitoring Group on Somalia (S/2010/9l), we consider it of utmost importance that they be investigated and addressed properly. Humanitarian deliveries must resume as soon as the security situation allows.”

    2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source

46. “Let me also underline the important contribution of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), its troop-contributing countries Uganda and Burundi, the United Nations support package for AMISOM, as well as the substantial support of the European Union (EU) to AMISOM. in bringing security and stability to the country. I would also like to highlight that the EU has decided to step up its engagement to promote peace and development in Somalia and last month launched a training mission in Somalia to contribute to the training of Somali security forces. We welcome the proposal contained in the Secretary-General's report (S/2010/234) to review the implementation of the United Nations strategy for Somalia and are looking forward to the presentation of the results to the Security Council.”

    2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source

47. “Now the focus should be on its implementation and further outreach, with a special focus on a bottom-up approach taking into account the firmly rooted clan structure of Somali society. Austria would like to once again confirm its support for the Transitional Federal Government (TF G) and the continuation of the political process, which should be as broad-based as possible. We hope that the TFG, with the support of the international community, will be able to assume in unity its responsibilities to build security and rule of law institutions and to embark on a reconciliation process.”

    2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source

48. “I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ould Abdallah for his brieflng today. I also highly welcome the participation in this debate of His Excellency Mr. Abdurahman Ibrahim, First Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, and of His Excellency Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union. At the outset, let me underline that Austria fully aligns itself with the statement of the European Union that will be delivered later today. Austria highly welcomes the fact that, despite the difficult security and humanitarian situation, Somalis have made some progress in the Djibouti peace process. Austria commends the signing of the agreement with Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama'a.”

    2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source

49. “In conclusion, let me stress that the current mandate of UNAMA, as defined in resolution 1868 (2009), has been a sound basis for the Mission's work but will have to be refocused in the light of the results of the London and Kabul conferences, as well as through further guidance by the Security Council. We would like also to encourage UNAMA to continue pursuing a results-based approach in its reporting by refining the benchmarks and indicators of progress put forward last September and by adjusting them to the priorities of the new Afghan Government. Our objective must be to facilitate the gradual transfer of authority and responsibility to the Afghan authorities and to assist them in their efforts towards security, stability and prosperity.”

    2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source

50. “I wish to salute here the great courage and commitment of all the United Nations staff operating in Afghanistan. Afghanistan's current security situation is also closely linked to other factors, as set out in the recent report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on addiction, crime and insurgency, which reveals the links between drugs, crime and regional insurgency in Afghanistan. The fight against drugs intensified in 2009, prompted by UNODC's triangular initiative, and opium production could be reduced significantly in certain parts of the country. However, Austria is convinced that in order to further improve the situation and to turn the tide on opium cultivation in other areas as well, such as Badghis and Kandahar Provinces, our continued support is needed.”

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