YouSaid · the spoken record

Emyr Jones Parry

lines on the record: 1,334
first: 2003-07-29
most recent: 2007-08-10
sittings or episodes: 195
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber The President: On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Alfredo Mantica, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Italy. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jan Egeland, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Egeland to take a seat at the Council table.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Canada, Egypt, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and Uganda in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 am.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5318 (2005) · source
“"The Security Council recalls and reaffirms that the Prime Minister must have all the necessary powers and resources described in resolution 1633 (2005), and stresses the importance of the full implementation of this resolution by the Ivorian parties under the monitoring of the IWG. Therefore, the Security Council urges the establishment without delay of the Government so that the Prime Minister can implement as soon as possible the road map defined by the IWG, and requests the Mediation Group and the IWG to monitor this matter closely. "The Security Council reiterates its full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the High Representative for the elections." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/60.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5318 (2005) · source
“"The Security Council endorses the final communique of the International Working Group (IWG) of 6 December 2005. It recalls the IWG's previous final communique' of 8 November which stated in particular that the fundamental basis of the peace and national reconciliation process is enshrined in resolution 1633 (2005) and that the IWG will provide all necessary support to the new Prime Minister and the Government that he the will establish. The Council also reaffirms its support for the decision of the African Union Peace and Security Council, which stresses that the Ministers shall be accountable to the Prime Minister who shall have full authority over his Cabinet.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5318 (2005) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2005/768, containing the text of a letter dated 8 December 2005 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the appointment of Mr. Charles Konan Banny as Prime Minister of cote d'Ivoire, and expresses its full support for him. It also commends the continued and decisive efforts of Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Thabo Mbeki and Mamadou Tandja, and reiterates its full support for them.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5318 (2005) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Cote d'Ivoire in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Bailly- Niagri (Cote d'Ivoire) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5318 (2005) · source
“"The Security Council recalls that by resolution 1640 (2005), it demanded that the Government of Eritrea reverse all restrictions imposed on the operations of UNMEE. "The Security Council will be consulting on how to respond to this completely unacceptable action by Eritrea." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/59. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.35 17.171.”
2005-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5317 (2005) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council condemns the decision of the Government of Eritrea to request some members of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) to leave the country within 10 days, effective as of 6 December 2005, which is inconsistent with the obligations of the Government of Eritrea to respect the exclusively international nature of the peacekeeping operation. In this regard, the Security Council unequivocally demands that Eritrea immediately reverse its decision without preconditions.”
2005-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5317 (2005) · source
“Thirdly, there is a need to work closely with the new Government of Burundi as it establishes itself and moves forward towards a new, peaceful era. But building peace is a process which will require a commitment by all of us, not least by the United Nations, in support of the efforts of the Government. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.20 am.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“There are no more speakers on my list. Today's discussion has expressed a broad welcome for the work of the mission. I think that there are three conclusions which I might try to draw. First, I would note the strong endorsement by Council members of the recommendations set out in the mission report. The task now is to work together to mobilize the endeavours of the United Nations as a whole, along with the countries of the region, to give substance to those recommendations. Secondly, let me stress the importance of the elections process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need to respect the time-table and address the security issues, including the persistent threat to civilians posed by armed groups. That will be the subject of a Council draft resolution.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“I now turn to those speakers who will participate under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. The first speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Rwanda, whom I invite to take a seat at the Council table and make his statement.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“I take this opportunity, on behalf of the Council, to thank the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania for the part it plays, particularly in acting as host to hundreds of thousands of refugees.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“Butagira (Uganda) took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber. The President: I should like to welcome and recognize the presence among us, in the seat of the delegation of Japan, of Ms. Akiko Yamanaka, Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs. The Security Council will now continue its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 5/2005/716, which contains the report of the Security Council mission to Central Africa that took place from 4 to 11 November 2005. I should first like to call on His Excellency Mr. J can-Marc de La Sabliere, Permanent Representative of France, who led the Security Council mission to Central Africa, to introduce his report.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“Security Council mission Report of the Security Council mission to Central Africa, 4 to 11 November 2005 (S/2005/716) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Nkingiye (Burundi), Mr. Kamanzi (Rwanda) and Mr.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of December, I should like to take this opportunity to pay warm tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Andrey I. Denisov, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of November. I am sure I speak for all my colleagues, members of the Council, in expressing our appreciation to Ambassador Denisov and his team for the way in which they conducted the business of the Council last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“But it still has much work to do in implementing the reforms and meeting the benchmarks, which are basic to integration within the European Union. Many of the challenges that Bosnia and Herzegovina faces are a legacy of the years of conflict. It will require determination and resolve on the part of the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to overcome them once and for all. But let us be clear: the European Union's commitment to continuing to support them in their efforts is evident and will be maintained.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“That means that we should move away from the commanding approach to one of support. Working in the closest cooperation with the NATO presence, the European Union Force has successfully assumed the main peace stabilization role under the Dayton Peace Agreement. The European Union Police Mission has provided advice and support to Bosnia and Herzegovina in its efforts to bring its own police structures up to the expected standards. The EU continues to provide significant financial support to Bosnia and Herzegovina under the Community Assistance for Reconstruction, Development and Stabilization assistance programme. As the High Representative acknowledged, Bosnia and Herzegovina has come a long way - perhaps the longer part of its journey.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“The particular strength of the EU is the potential to bring to bear its financial, political and military instruments in support of one objective in this case i to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's Euro-Atlantic integration. We are very clear. We believe that Lord Ashdown used his powers as High Representative effectively, but we also recognize that he was sometimes criticized for usurping the role of democratic institutions. That approach was necessary at a time when institutions needed the sort of push that would cause them to move forward. But, as Lord Ashdown has described, it is now time for the relationship to evolve, and with it the style of the High Representative, in order to allow Bosnia to stand on its own two feet and for us to end the dependency culture and allow Bosnia to flourish.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“It is also a testament to the efforts of Lord Ashdown, who, as High Representative and European Union Special Representative, has been tireless in assisting Bosnia and Herzegovina to drive through the significant reforms that we have seen over the last three and a half years. We believe that the European Union, the wider international community and particularly Bosnia and Herzegovina all owe Lord Ashdown a debt of gratitude. He leaves Bosnia and Herzegovina on the threshold of a new chapter in its history and better able to face the challenges ahead. As European Union Special Representative, Lord Ashdown has played an important role in coordinating the work of various European Union instruments deployed in support of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“We must never forget what happened at Srebrenica. Nor can we forget what happened to Bosnian Muslims, Croats and Serbs in countless other towns and villages all over Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is for that reason that a fundamental condition of Bosnia and Herzegovina's further progress towards membership of the European Union is the requirement to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, including the apprehension and transfer of all fugitive indictees, in particular Karadzic and Mladic. The fact that Bosnia and Herzegovina has come so far in 10 years is a testament to the enormous political, financial and military investment by the international community, including the European Union, and to the efforts of the Bosnians themselves.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“For Bosnia, that marks the first step on the long path to eventual membership of the European Union. It also demonstrates that the European Union is determined to deliver on the Thessaloniki agenda: the commitment that all the countries of the Western Balkans are potential members of the European Union provided that they meet the necessary conditions. The opening of negotiations on a stabilization and association agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina will also mean that all the countries of the region will have concluded, or be negotiating, formal contractual relations with the European Union. We have heard just how far Bosnia and Herzegovina has come in 10 years. That is underlined by the other anniversary commemorated this year - that of the massacre at Srebrenica of some 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys in July 1995.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“I have the honour to speak also on behalf of the European Union. Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Iceland, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine align themselves with this statement. The year 2005 is particularly significant for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ten years ago next week the Dayton Peace Agreement was initialled, bringing bitter fighting in Bosnia and Herzegovina to an end and establishing the constitutional structures of the country we know today. Bosnia and Herzegovina today stands at the threshold of another, new chapter in its history. In Brussels next week, we expect the European Union to agree formally to open negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina on a stabilization and association agreement. The conclusion of those negotiations will establish a formal, contractual relationship between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“The United Kingdom looks forward to the elections to a constitutionally elected Assembly, scheduled to take place on 15 December. Like other Council members, we hope all Iraqis will participate in those elections, ensuring that the next Assembly, which will take vital decisions about Iraq's future, represents the full diversity of Iraq. The referendum in October showed just how many Iraqi people thirst for democracy, rather than the rule of the gun. The way in which this Council has so constructively, unanimously and so rapidly adopted the resolution underlines our determination - the determination of the international community - to help the Iraqi people realize the vision of a stable, peaceful and democratic Iraq. With our continued support, that vision will be realized.”
2005-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5300 (2005) · source
“As a contributor to the Multinational Force, the United Kingdom will continue to work in close partnership with the Iraqi Government, assisting its efforts to ensure that Iraqi forces assume full responsibility for security and stability in Iraq as soon as possible. Conditions permitting, we look forward to notable progress in the next year. Terrorist efforts by the insurgency, as well as spreading death, heartache and misery, will only delay the completion of the Multinational Force mandate. As the resolution underlines, such terrorism must not be allowed to disrupt Iraq's transition. We look to all United Nations Member States, Iraq's neighbours in particular, to help ensure that terrorists, their weapons and financing are kept from entering Iraq.”
2005-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5300 (2005) · source
“Most important of all, the resolution we have unanimously adopted today responds to a request from the Government of Iraq, as set out by Prime Minister al-Jaafari in his letter of 27 October. The resolution extends for 12 months the mandate of the Multinational Force (MNF) on the terms set out in resolution 1546 (2004), including the letters annexed to that resolution, as well as the arrangements for the Development Fund for Iraq and the International Advisory and Monitoring Board. But as also set out by Prime Minister al-Jaafari, the resolution comes with important guarantees. The Iraqi Government will at any time be able to seek a review of the arrangements or the termination of the MNF mandate. The fact that we have been addressing Iraqi needs through this negotiation has, in the view of the United Kingdom, been quite crucial.”
2005-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5300 (2005) · source
“We must place greater emphasis on putting into practice the provisions of the resolution and, as representatives of the United Nations, ensure that we tackle the problems of abuse, especially sexual misconduct by personnel actually out there in the field in United Nations peacekeeping missions.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“The other essential element of the resolution is that we recognize the role of women in conflict and what women have to suffer, and why, in the post- conflict phase. We have to pay particular attention to those problems, as well as build in the right of women to participate in building peace. As has been demonstrated so clearly today, civil society, the United Nations and Member States must continue to work together to ensure full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) at all levels. The presidential statement proposed for adoption today demonstrates our commitment to the principles of the resolution. We must make sure that we fulfil that commitment.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“A number of European Union countries are now beginning to address the need to develop their own national action plans or national-level strategies. Those will encourage a system-wide approach that links development, humanitarian and defence work. Such strategies not only will ensure that Member States have a coherent cross-government approach to resolution 1325 (2000) but should also provide a standard against which government policies can be measured. They also provide a useful means to identify and overcome ongoing barriers to the full implementation of the resolution. Implementing resolution 1325 (2000) remains as important today as it was five years ago - if not more so. We must do justice to the resolution, ensure that women are full and equal participants in peace processes and, through that, create sustainable peace.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“The European Union condemns all violations of the human rights of women and girls in situations of armed conflict and the use of sexual exploitation, violence and abuse. The EU urges the complete cessation by all parties of such acts with immediate effect. The EU stresses the need to end impunity for such acts as part of a comprehensive approach to seeking peace and to create a safer and more sustainable environment for women's participation. Resolution 1325 (2000) urges Member States to produce their own national implementation strategies - we have heard quite a lot about that this morning - ensuring the promotion of the resolution in domestic policies through, for example, mainstreaming gender across government systems and providing appropriate gender training, including in military, police and civilian components of Government.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“We welcome the United Nations system-wide action plan produced by the Secretary-General, which will help ensure closer attention to gender perspectives in conflict prevention and peacekeeping activities. As we move towards implementation, coordination within the United Nations will continue to be key. But the United Nations cannot work alone. More needs to be done at the national level. Member States need to take responsibility for the success of resolution 1325 (2000) and ensure that it is integrated into their national policies and training programmes if there is to be real progress. The widespread mainstreaming of gender considerations into all policies and programmes at the international and national levels is also a crucial factor in the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“The European Union is also working within the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to promote resolution 1325 (2000). A draft decision on women in conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation will be considered by the OSCE Ministerial Council in December. The OSCE will use the resolution to build on and reinforce its 2004 decision to establish an action plan to promote gender equality. That commits the OSCE secretariat to developing further strategies to increase the number of women in the OSCE secretariat, its institutions and its field missions. Sir, there is coherence here with what your presidency has been saying about relations with regional organizations. It all comes together sensibly.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“Those measures recognize the important role that women play in promoting peace and security. The measures contribute to the EU's general approach to gender mainstreaming and are a step towards a more systematic integration of a gender perspective in the Union's external relations. The measures include recognizing the need for improved gender balance in operations under the European Security and Defence Policy, promoting the role of women in peacebuilding, increasing dialogue with local and international women's groups, protecting women and girls affected by conflict and training European Union personnel, particularly those taking part in EU crisis management operations, on gender and awareness-raising.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“By bringing together peacekeeping operations and development partners, the Commission can ensure that progress is made to integrate gender into the political process of a post-conflict country and that it is not lost once the immediate post-conflict phase ends. One important way for the United Nations to support women's rights in post-conflict situations is by supporting legal systems that recognize and protect those rights. That is a significant role for the proposed new Rule of Law Assistance Unit. We hope the Unit not only helps the United Nations devote attention and resources to the establishment of the rule of law but also ensures women's access to and participation in justice. For its part, the European Union is considering a number of measures to implement resolution 1325 (2000) within our European Security and Defence Policy.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“A strong commitment to conflict prevention and peacebuilding can be met only, in our view, by a strong commitment to ensuring that all members of society are able to take an active role in building peace. It is therefore only by ensuring the full inclusion of women in the political process that we can guarantee just and peaceful societies. The European Union believes that the Peacebuilding Commission should, as part of its mandate, ensure that women and women's groups are represented in peace processes. The Commission should ensure that work to promote a more coherent and more integrated approach to peacebuilding takes place and that it benefits from the advantages of the experience and knowledge that women can bring to the negotiating table, as we have heard this morning.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“One month ago, our leaders reiterated that "progress for women is progress for all" (General Assembly resolution 60/1, para. 58) and reaffirmed their commitment to the full and effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). They also, as colleagues have already remarked, committed themselves to establishing a Peacebuilding Commission, which now provides us with a unique opportunity to create a United Nations system that is capable of building and sustaining peace. We must bring these commitments together if we are to develop a coherent and holistic approach to peacebuilding and at the same time guarantee a smooth and enduring transition to peace with the full involvement of all actors. Women must be able to participate in, and benefit from, all peacebuilding activities.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“We have heard firsthand from a number of speakers today about how important it is to include women at all stages of the peace process. That inclusion helps to ensure wider support for the peace process itself, it increases legitimacy, and it contributes to building a comprehensive and sustainable peace. Article 8 of the United Nations Charter and the Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) both commit us to ensuring the equal participation of women in international relations. That commitment is crucial to the successful implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). But we must also apply that commitment to all levels of decision-making - international, regional and national. One can look around the Council table and draw some conclusions from that statement.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“I have the honour to speak also on behalf of the European Union and those countries which have aligned themselves with this statement. On behalf of the European Union, I would like to extend my particular thanks to the visiting speakers for their powerful presentations this morning and to you, Mr. President, for having brought us together. Events such as this help to underline the importance of this landmark resolution. It is now five years since resolution 1325 (2000) was adopted, and it is having an impact at the regional, national and international levels. But that is not in any sense an argument for complacency. More can and must be done. The resolution draws attention to the central role that women play in conflict resolution.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“We are also working on a programme of assistance to priority third countries and are actively considering to which other countries the EU could usefully contribute. We are in the process of drafting a Europe-wide strategy on recruitment and radicalization, and as always stand ready to play our part in the global response to terrorism.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“As a regional organization, the European Union welcomes the adoption of Security Council resolution 1631 (2005) and stands ready to work with the Council to take forward close cooperation in the area of counter-terrorism. Implementing our regional strategy to counter terrorist financing remains a high priority for the European Union. Notable achievements include progress towards adopting and implementing new regulatory measures to tackle terrorist financing and regulate wire transfers, alternative remittance systems and cash couriers. We continue to work towards an EU code of conduct for regulating the charitable sector by improving financial information exchange and investigation, as well as by improving asset-freezing measures at both the EU and national level.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“We welcome the beginning of more work on technical assistance for States to implement the resolution, and the EU stands ready to play its part. Our member States are working hard to identify key areas of implementation to address, from both national and international perspectives, and we would be glad to consider any requests for assistance or advice to such States as might be required. The European Union supports increased coordination and cooperation among the three Committees and their experts. Issues such as information-sharing, visits and technical assistance are relevant to the Council's work overall, and the work of the Committees should reinforce one another as much as possible in those areas.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“In particular, the European Union places great emphasis on the importance of the coordination and facilitation of technical assistance, and we keenly anticipate the expansion of the CTED's role in those areas. We look forward to its increased engagement with international, regional and subregional organizations and with the donors in order to produce tangible results. The EU has participated in CTED visits to countries with which it has a close relationship, and it looks forward to doing so again. The European Union welcomes the ongoing work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). We are pleased to learn that the Committee has now completed its examination of the first reports submitted by States.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“The European Union strongly favours the creation of clearer and more detailed guidance on those issues, and we urge the Committee to begin its work in that area as soon as possible. The European Union also welcomes the adoption of resolution 1624 (2005) and looks forward to the Counter-Terrorism Committee's working to ensure that States are doing all that they can to implement the resolution. We are pleased that the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) is now at full strength, and we are glad to note that the resulting increase in CTC and CTED capacity has led to the production of a full and forward-looking programme of work.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“The European Union welcomes the adoption of the new Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions resolution - resolution 1617 (2005) - in particular the clarification it provides on the definition of association with Al-Qaida, and its encouragement of Member States to endorse the internationally recognized Financial Action Task Force standards. We hope that, following that endorsement, the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) now intends to adopt the standards as an example of best practice for States. We are also pleased to note that resolution 1617 (2005) tasks the Committee with furthering work on its guidelines, including on procedures for delisting and providing humanitarian exemptions.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“The European Union welcomes the steps that the United Nations is taking in that direction. In particular, we strongly support the measures outlined in the summit outcome document (General Assembly resolution 60/1) and in Security Council resolution 1624 (2005). We fully expect and look forward to the conclusion of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism during the present session of the General Assembly. We are also highly appreciative of the appointment of the new Commission on Human Rights Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. The European Union firmly believes that any strategy to counter terrorism must of necessity be coupled with a concern for the rights and freedoms of individuals.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“I have the honour also to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and those countries that have aligned themselves with this statement. I should like to start by thanking the three Committee Chairmen for their comprehensive briefings. Once again, recent events have shown us that the threat of terrorist attack is ever present. It seems that every time we gather for a meeting of this type, we must face the harsh reality of recent terrorist action. The European Union extends its deepest condolences to the people and the Government of Indonesia and to the victims in Bali. The terrible events that they and others around the world have suffered have served only to renew our determination to fight this battle and to maximize our efforts to counter this global menace.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“In conclusion, regional organizations now play a major role in assisting the Security Council, and the United Nations as a whole, in the maintenance of international peace and security. This is a fact that is being borne out today in conflict and post-conflict situations all around the world. The European Union looks forward to strengthened cooperation with the United Nations and regional organizations in all capacities. Like other members of the Council, the United Kingdom welcomes and will support the proposed draft resolution on this item.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“Pursuing terrorists or proliferators requires a cross-border response. Regional organizations may often be ideally placed to help countries make that successful response. But at the same time, to be able to tackle these threats with really effective international cooperation, we as individual States need to have some common ground. We need a common vision and a common language. We need common standards in what we do, in the form of new legal or political norms. This is where the intergovernmental bodies of the United Nations have a major role to play. The European Union would welcome the opportunity to further enhance counter- terrorism cooperation with the United Nations.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“The United Nations also has role to play in this, given its wide experience, its network of expertise and its potential to play a coordinating role. Fifthly, developments relating to regional organizations should become a regular part of the Secretary-General's reporting to the Security Council, and, as appropriate, the Council should meet regularly with the heads of regional and subregional organizations. In this way the Council will be better informed about the situation on the ground and about the options available for a given country. In this respect, the European Union welcomes the provisions of the draft resolution that has been agreed for this meeting. Finally, let me say a word about cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in combating terrorism.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“Regional organizations will have a key role to play in providing information from the field and in helping to formulate peacebuilding strategies during discussions within the Commission. This will also be the means to build greater coherence between actions of the United Nations and those of regional organizations on peacebuilding issues. Fourthly, building the capacity of regional organizations needs to be given serious long-term support. In particular, the European Union welcomes the reference in the summit outcome document to the development and implementation of a 10-year plan for capacity-building with the African Union. Direct contact and cooperation among regional organizations should be encouraged.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source