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2009-07-22
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  1. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.30 17.111.”

    2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source

  2. “I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Abdou Salam Diallo, Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.”

    2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source

  3. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure I invite the representatives of Bahrain, Benin and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to participate in this meeting. I wish once again to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I now give the floor to the representative of Malaysia.”

    2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source

  4. “There are still a number of speakers remaining on my list. I intend, with the concurrence of the members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 p.m. The meeting was suspended at 1.35 p.m. 12-21354”

    2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source

  5. “In our search for a solution to the Palestinian question, it is now more than ever clear that we should not lose sight of the broader regional question to which Palestine is inextricably linked. We therefore call on the Council and other stakeholders to accelerate efforts towards the holistic resolution of the Middle East crisis, including the Lebanese and the Syrian tracks. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to not more than four minutes, in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I now give the floor to the representative of Egypt.”

    2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source

  6. “We remain deeply concerned about the ongoing violence by all sides, including the recent spate of car bombings and the resultant loss of life and injuries. South Africa emphasizes that the primary goal is for the violence to cease in Syria. We reiterate that any solution to the Syrian crisis should be Syrian-led, based on genuine national dialogue, devoid of any form of intimidation and free of interference from outside. My delegation has also taken note of the draft resolution submitted by the Russian Federation, and we will continue to participate constructively in the negotiations on the text. In conclusion, we believe that the current developments in the Arab world will undoubtedly have a bearing on the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the broader Arab-Israeli conflict.”

    2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source

  7. “The blockade and the restrictions it imposes are in violation of international humanitarian law, including article 23 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, and contrary to the will of the international community, as expressed in various Security Council resolutions, including resolution 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1515 (2003) and 1860 (2009). Violence and rocket attacks against Israel emanating from Gaza are also of concern and should be condemned. Those actions are indiscriminate and in no way advance the legitimate Palestinian cause. On Syria, South Africa has taken note of the outcome of the Arab League ministerial meeting on 22 January. We welcome the League's decision to extend its observer mission and the League's efforts at achieving a peaceful resolution of the situation.”

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  8. “Having learned from our own experience, we believe that intra-Palestinian unity is essential for long- term reconciliation and sustainable peace in Palestine. With regard to the situation in Gaza, South Africa remains deeply concerned about Israel's continued blockade. We concur with the call made by the Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Valerie Amos, after her visit to Gaza last year, for an end to the man-made and protracted humanitarian situation through the lifting of the blockade on Gaza.”

    2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source

  9. “With regard to the remaining prisoners, we urge the Israeli Government to fulfil its obligations under international humanitarian law by ensuring their safety, allowing access to them by family members and respecting their basic human rights. South Africa has always maintained that the future of Palestine is significantly dependent on the unity of its people. The Arab Spring augurs well for the Palestinian struggle. In that regard, we encourage the Palestinians to take advantage of the new regional context and strive for greater unity among various political groupings. In particular, we urge Hamas and Fatah to implement the Cairo reconciliation agreement and collectively consolidate the gains of the Palestinian people.”

    2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source

  10. “It is vital for the Israeli Government, as the occupying Power, to prevent such acts of violence and take action against perpetrators. The failure of the Israeli Government to address violence perpetrated by settlers has led to a state of impunity that, according to OCHA, encourages further violence and undermines the physical security and livelihoods of Palestinians. We welcome the implementation of the second stage of the prisoner release agreement, which we hope will serve as a positive confidence-building measure. We reiterate that that is a positive step towards greater cooperation between Israel and Palestine that should be maintained and built upon.”

    2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source

  11. “It is the Security Council's responsibility to act against such actions, as they violate international law, including the resolutions of the Council. The last time that the Council attempted to take action on the settlements was in February 2011, and we failed to fulfil our responsibility, despite all of us agreeing that the settlements are indeed illegal. Another disturbing development is the escalation of settler violence in the occupied Palestinian territory. In that regard, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) recently reported that settler attacks against Palestinian civilians had increased by at least 50 per cent. Settler attacks on civilians, the desecration of Palestinian mosques and churches and the destruction of property, including the cutting down of olive trees, should be unequivocally condemned.”

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  12. “It is worth noting that in the midst of attempts to reinvigorate the peace process, Israel has continued to issue tenders for new illegal settlements, including on 3 January, the same day that deliberations between the parties began in Jordan. Those illegal actions cast a shadow over the sincerity of Israel as a partner for peace, especially since settlements have led to the fragmentation of the West Bank and the isolation of Jerusalem from the rest of the occupied Palestinian territories, undermining the feasibility of a contiguous Palestinian State. Those are antagonistic acts that make the reality of a two-State solution, as called for by the international community, a distant dream, if not a pipe dream.”

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  13. “It is perhaps opportune that, as the international community, we ask ourselves some questions, namely, is it not time to assess the effectiveness of the Quartet model? And what more can the Security Council do to help the parties resume negotiations and find lasting peace? What is of concern is that, despite attempts to resuscitate the negotiations, the prospects for direct talks seem non-existent, as the Israeli Government continues its acts of aggression, such as ongoing illegal settlement construction, home demolitions, illegal excavations of religious sites and restricting the access and movement of the Palestinian people.”

    2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source

  14. “We also support the Quartet's appeal urging the parties to begin direct negotiations immediately and without preconditions and to submit proposals on borders and security. Palestine's submission of proposals on those issues is emblematic of its commitment to the prompt and peaceful resolution of the conflict with its neighbour. Conversely, Israel's failure to comply by omitting to submit proposals as required by the Quartet on the same issues is disappointing. My delegation further welcomes the efforts of Jordan in its attempt to restart direct peace talks. We can only hope that such discussions will yield positive results and culminate in an earnest beginning of direct negotiations between the parties.”

    2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source

  15. “In that regard, South Africa remains convinced that Palestine meets all the criteria for United Nations membership as set out in the United Nations Charter and deserves to become a full Member of the Organization. In addition, we must work towards a solution that maintains Israel's right to exist and ensures long-term peace and stability for its people. We have come to the beginning of a new year, and yet peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis continues to be elusive. South Africa remains disappointed that since 23 September 2011, when the Quartet committed itself to assisting the parties to make progress in the peace process, tangible progress has yet to be registered. We appreciate the efforts of the Quartet over the past two months, in particular its facilitation of meetings with the parties, albeit separately.”

    2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source

  16. “The historical celebrations that took place in South Africa on 8 January, marking the 100th anniversary of the African National Congress, the oldest modern liberation movement in Africa, were a stark reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. In 1994, after decades of struggle for liberation, South Africa emerged from the scourge of apartheid to become an equal among the nations of the world. The year 2012 marks 45 years since Israel first occupied Palestinian land. Drawing lessons from our own experience, we are certain that the Palestinians, with the assistance of the international community, will prevail in their quest for a viable State of their own. We should all play our part in fulfilling the aspirations of the Palestinian people, who have long yearned for freedom and who continue to endure the harshness of Israeli occupation.”

    2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source

  17. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa. South Africa expresses its appreciation to Assistant Secretary-General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing to the Security Council. We thank the Permanent Observer of Palestine and the Permanent Representative of Israel for their statements. My delegation associates itself with the statements to be delivered later today by the representatives of Benin and Egypt, who will speak on behalf of the Group of African States and the Non-Aligned Movement, respectively.”

    2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source

  18. “Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Thomas Mayr-Harting, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Abdou Salam Diallo, Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of 2 the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Fernandez-Taranco.”

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  19. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 23 January 2012 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, which is contained in document S/2012/56 and which reads as follows: "I have the honour to request that, in accordance with its previous practice, the Security Council invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting of the Security Council which is to be held on Tuesday, 24 January 2012, regarding the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question." I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate in the meeting in accordance with the rules of procedure and previous practice in this regard. It is so decided.”

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  20. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cuba, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Egypt, Iceland, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, the Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia and Turkey to participate in this meeting.”

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  21. “South Africa is of the view that, in order for post- conflict peacebuilding to succeed, it is imperative that immediate, predictable and flexible financial resources be made available. Therefore, forming solid partnerships with institutions such as the World Bank in a sustained manner is vital. Lastly, my delegation supports the draft presidential statement to be adopted by the Security Council later today.”

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  22. “The experience of the past four years has shown that the advisory role of the Commission has been instrumental in assisting the countries on its agenda to develop their national strategy frameworks. South Africa believes that the Post-Conflict Needs Assessment process needs to compliment the work of the Peacebuilding Commission. With regard to the Peacebuilding Commission, the Commission had demonstrated the ability to deliver effectively on its mandate, notwithstanding the challenges of the past four years. South Africa looks forward to the forthcoming five-year review of the Commission, to take place in 2010, which will be critical in giving an assessment of the Commission's work and of progress achieved so far.”

    2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source

  23. “The Secretary-General identifies an agenda for action by the international community on key priority areas, among which is the role of the United Nations. The United Nations possesses enormous comparative advantages, which should be marshalled to provide effective leadership, coordination and accountability, particularly as relates to its country teams on the ground. South Africa has always supported the idea of integrated peace missions in view of the interdependence of United Nations efforts in countries emerging from conflict. We believe that this integrated approach will go a long way in maximizing the impact of United Nations responses. Related to this is the issue of the Post-Conflict Needs Assessment. South Africa is of the View that the Post-Conflict Needs Assessment should be synergized with the Peace-Building Commission.”

    2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source

  24. “Many with their own capacities are making a direct contribution to peace and security in accordance with Chapters VI and VIII of the United Nations Charter. For instance, the African Union, with its Peace and Security Architecture, continues to demonstrate the commitment and desire to successfully contribute to the achievement of stability, peace and political solutions in the continent. These organizations also possess a considerable amount of human capacity, which need to be harnessed and utilized effectively in order to augment the capabilities of the United Nations. South Africa's own experience has shown that the use of civilian expertise can be a valuable tool in the immediate aftermath of conflict.”

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  25. “Effective communication and inclusive dialogue between national actors and the civilian population are critical in building confidence in the process, which allows for realistic expectations by the population. Accordingly, it is important that national actors be capacitated in order to meet these expectations. Again, South Africa's engagement in the African peace processes has also shown that lack of due attention to national capacity development has the potential to constrain national actors from taking ownership of their recovery process. In that regard, South Africa would like to stress the important role that women continue to play in peacebuilding efforts in post-conflict societies. South Africa believes that regional and subregional organizations have always been an important element of the multilateral system.”

    2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source

  26. “The Secretary-General also proposes an agenda on how the United Nations can be strengthened in order to respond to the immediate aftermath of conflict and identifies the following areas as priorities: basic safety and security, basic welfare, economic reintegration and support to political processes. South Africa fully concurs with the Secretary- General that national ownership of the peacebuilding process is critical for confidence-building and strengthening fragile Governments. Our experience in African peace processes, such as those in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and Cote d'Ivoire, has also shown us that a peace agreement alone is not sufficient to bring stability in the country.”

    2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source

  27. “While South Africa supports initiatives and programmes that augment the work of the Commission, it is important that the Commission continue to be strengthened and that it remain the focal point of peacebuilding activities, in line with its mandate. Thus, the report of the Secretary-General should be seen as an attempt to strengthen and enhance existing mechanisms within the United Nations and to streamline those outside the Organization in an effort to better respond to the immediate aftermath of conflict. In his report, the Secretary-General acknowledges that the immediate aftermath of conflict, while challenging, also offers a window of opportunity for the international community to provide basic security, deliver peace dividends, shore up confidence in the peace process and strengthen core national capacities.”

    2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source

  28. “South Africa wishes to express its appreciation to the Ugandan presidency for organizing this important debate. We also thank the Secretary-General for his report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2009/304). This debate follows many robust consultations, which sought to create a common plan and strategy to effectively respond to challenges of post-conflict peacebuilding. The establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission in 2005 as an intergovernmental body to advise countries emerging from conflict was a direct response by the international community to address these challenges. In that regard, South Africa welcomes the fact that the report before the Council was compiled in consultation with the Peacebuilding Commission.”

    2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source