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Emyr Jones Parry

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first: 2003-07-29
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“That is not to say that there should be a strict division of labour. Rather, in order to be effective, the international community needs to know which organization can do what, and in what time frame. The summit outcome built on "In larger freedom" by encouraging the efforts of the European Union and other regional entities to develop capacities for rapid deployment, standby and bridging arrangements. We should take forward work on these areas now, including issues of interoperability and of how to effect a successful transition from an operation led by the United Nations to one led by a regional entity, and vice versa. Thirdly, the relationship between regional organizations and the Peacebuilding Commission will be crucial. The place of such organizations in the Commission's country-specific work is assured in the summit outcome.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“The United Nations and regional organizations should, as a matter of course, share early warning information and, where possible, take forward joint work to prevent the outbreak of conflict. For that reason, the European Union and the United Nations Secretariat conduct regular desk-to-desk dialogue, and that needs to be strengthened. Secondly, in his report "In larger freedom", Secretary-General Annan urged us to establish 4c an interlocking system of peacekeeping capacities that will enable the United Nations to work with relevant regional organizations in predictable and reliable partnerships" (A/59/2005, para. 112). We need to build an understanding of the comparative capabilities of different organizations and the know- how to work together in a range of different circumstances and at short notice.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“No one country or organization - not even the United Nations - can be expected to have all the capabilities to assist a country in conflict. Partnership is essential if we are to get the tasks of conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding done. In doing so, we must, however, keep in mind the overall responsibility for international peace and security vested in this Security Council. Let me turn to some of the opportunities and challenges of strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations. First, the European Union believes that more can be done to improve cooperation in conflict prevention and to help regional organizations prevent conflict in their own regions.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“One such example is the strategic partnerships and agreements concluded between the European Commission and several United Nations agencies, funds and programmes. The European Union believes that the case for cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations has been emphasized by those examples and many more, as well as by the interventions we heard this morning. Cooperation matters because regional organizations may have a more profound understanding of the situation in those countries; they may have leverage where the United Nations or other international partners do not; and, like good neighbours, regional organizations care more about what is happening in their own backyard and may be prepared to do something about it more quickly than others.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“The United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina has now been succeeded by the European Union's Police Mission in Bosnia, and the European Union has replaced the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the main stabilization role, with support from NATO. Another example is Kosovo, where NATO troops have provided the main stabilization force, the Kosovo Force, which has operated under a United Nations mandate and in tandem with the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). Furthermore, UNMIK itself provides an example of United Nations cooperation with others, through the European Union's leadership of UNMIK's pillar IV and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's leadership of pillar II. From the development perspective, there are several instances of useful cooperation.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“Let me give just a few examples of how the United Nations and regional organizations have cooperated in recent times. In Liberia, Sierra Leone and C6te d'Ivoire, it was the Economic Community of West African States that provided the first troops on the ground and therefore the initial capability for stabilization in advance of United Nations peacekeeping operations. In Darfur, as my Tanzanian colleague has pointed out, the African Union's peacekeeping force, the African Union Mission in Sudan, is carrying the burden on the ground and functions with the financial support of the European Union through the African Peace Facility. In Bosnia, there have been a number of linked interventions by the United Nations and its partners.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“It extends beyond observation to robust peacekeeping, where necessary, but also encompasses the full range of civilian and civilian police tasks, from the provision of immediate humanitarian assistance, to support for long-term development plans; from the demobilization of ex- combatants to reintegration programmes for those returning to their communities; from meeting immediate need for police on the ground to long-term institutional reform of the police force and the monitoring and promotion of human rights. Both the United Nations and regional organizations have been involved in all those tasks in conflict situations, in many cases in partnership with each other. They have had to adapt their capabilities and modes of cooperation to meet those new needs.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“Over the past few years, we have seen cooperation in peace and security between regional organizations and the United Nations expand, strengthen and develop in unprecedented ways. In many senses, that reflects the changing nature of conflict. Most conflicts of the last 15 years have been internal conflicts - civil wars that may have erupted owing to failures of governance, abuse of human rights, religious or ethnic persecution, and economic exclusion. Those internal conflicts have invariably spilled over, causing regional problems. For countries torn apart by civil war, peace is hard won and recovery a long and complex process. And for the international community, support for a peace agreement following civil war is not just about observing violations of a ceasefire. It is now a multidimensional task.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“I have the honour to speak also on behalf of the European Union and those countries that have aligned themselves with this statement. We welcome the Foreign Minister's participation this morning and thank you, Sir, for convening this debate on cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, a subject in which the European Union takes an intense interest. For that reason, the United Nations and the European Union signed a joint declaration on cooperation in crisis management in September 2003. We also see this debate as part of the implementation process of the world summit outcome. I should like to thank all those representatives of regional organizations and entities who have joined us today.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the European Union's interest in seeing the dialogue between the Security Council and civil society strengthened. Let us be brave enough to listen to points of view from across the spectrum, because through this dialogue we will make better policies and have greater opportunities to ensure that those policies become effective. We all share an interest in the prevention of conflict, and civil society can and does make a vital contribution. We should recognize it and benefit from it.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“When Security Council missions visit regions at risk of conflict, they should take time for meetings with local civil society, as Council missions to Africa have done in the past two years. The Security Council should also continue, in our view, discussions with civil society here in New York. The Arria formula meetings are extremely useful for that purpose. Those meetings bring the Council reliable and independent information about the situation on the ground in a particular area of tension, and often new ideas for possible resolutions. In addition to the Arria meetings, the Council should also consider inviting representatives from civil society to address it during its debates. We should do that more frequently.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“Like the three representatives of civil society and many other speakers, the European Union believes that proper interaction between civil society and the work of the Peacebuilding Commission will better permit the Commission to do its work. We need to profit from the experience and views of those working on the front line. We also agree that the Peacebuilding Commission might, in due course, play its own part in supporting States, at their request, when they are on the verge of lapsing or relapsing into conflict. The paper circulated as food for thought for this meeting raised the question of collaboration between the Security Council and civil society in the development of conflict-prevention strategies.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“The EU has had a long-term confidence-building programme in Georgia, aimed at building capacity among a range of peacebuilding non-governmental organizations (NGOs). We also work closely with many international and national NGOs in developing strategies on conflict prevention and work on what to do about fragile States. I would like to say a few words about the first Global Conference on the Role of Civil Society in the Prevention of Armed Conflict and Peacebuilding, about which Mr. Van Tongeren has already spoken to us. The Conference set out principles for the engagement of civil society in this field and agreed a wide-ranging agenda for action. We particularly agree with the Conference recommendation for a structural mechanism for consultation with civil society and the new Peacebuilding Commission.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“In particular, the role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, as we have just heard, is vital in rebuilding the peace after conflict, just as resolution 1325 (2000) underlined. For its part, the EU has given considerable resources to supporting civil society in its role in preventing and resolving conflict and in post-conflict peacebuilding. In the Sudan, the European Centre for Development Policy Management, supported by the international non-governmental organization, Saferworld, has facilitated capacity-building for civil society in both political dialogue and development programming. In Nepal over the past three years, the European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights has undertaken microprojects on empowerment and human rights education.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“For example, civil society can draw attention to violations of human rights, which can often be an early indication of incipient conflict. The EU believes that the new Human Rights Council should have clear means for interaction with civil society and that the High Commissioner for Human Rights should continue to engage with civil society regularly. Interaction between civil society and the international community is vital if we are to carry out our responsibility to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity - as recognized, for the first time, at last week's summit. Civil society can also help reduce hostility and begin the rebuilding of trust between different groups that might otherwise resort to fighting.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“It is through such genuine dialogue that democracy is strengthened and that Governments are better able to meet the needs of their people. We should ensure - post-summit - that we all do more to prevent conflict. In that respect, the United Nations itself needs to be much more active. Governments and civil society must work closely together to reduce the risks of violent conflict breaking out. International and regional organizations must also engage purposefully with civil society if they are to be effective in addressing and managing conflict. With that objective in mind, the EU strongly supports many of the recommendations of the Cardoso report on United Nations-civil society relations, published one year ago. Local civil society's understanding of points of tension can give useful early-warning indicators.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“We recognize the contribution that civil society makes to strengthening democracy and promoting human rights, both within individual nations and at the global level. Civil society plays an essential role in all phases of the conflict cycle. Let us be frank: there are different views among members of the Council on the legitimacy of some civil society organizations and on the role that such organizations should be allowed to play in comparison with that played by Governments. The European Union believes that all United Nations Member States should accept the legitimate right of civil society to express views, make recommendations and express concerns and disagreements with Governments, even though at times that may be a difficult process.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and the 12 countries that have aligned themselves with this statement. May I first thank you, Mr. President, for having arranged this debate. I would also like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Kalomoh and our colleagues from civil society, Mr. Van Tongeren, Mr. Bartoli and Mr. Gounden, for the insights that they have bought to our discussion. It is good that we should hear those statements before contributing ourselves. The European Union has cause to be grateful for the role that civil society has played over the past two decades in contributing to the prevention of violent conflict and peacebuilding throughout the world, including within the European Union's own neighbourhood.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“So, as far as the United Kingdom is concerned, we very much agree with the Secretary-General that in studying this report we have to draw lessons for the future, particularly on the question of management reform. The serious shortcomings that have been identified have to be corrected, and that underlines the need for a successful summit outcome next week, with real changes to secure the efficiency, the accountability, the transparency and, perhaps above all, the oversight that is necessary, and then to ensure that responsibilities are fulfilled by all concerned. For our part, we fully support the Secretary- General in his efforts to ensure that the right lessons are drawn from this report and that action is then taken.”
2005-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5256 (2005) · source
“But in condemning that, let us not forget that the greater wrong that was done to the people of Iraq and to the region was done by Saddam. This morning, we have heard the Secretary- General's acknowledgement of a personal and institutional responsibility. And with hindsight, it must be clear to all of us that many concerned in the circumstances of the time were too focused on other aspects of the Iraq problem, rather than on the accountable functioning of the oil-for-food programme. The report seems therefore to rightly highlight the shortcomings in the Secretariat's management, the part played by the Security Council in creating and monitoring the oil-for-food programme and that of the Member States in enforcing Iraq's sanctions.”
2005-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5256 (2005) · source
“The United Kingdom is grateful to Mr. Volcker and the Secretary-General for their presentations. I think this morning we need to remember above all that it is Saddam Hussein who remains the key culprit in the oil-for-food saga, as he sought continuously to corrupt the programme for personal benefit. Indeed, it was because of the humanitarian imperative that the Security Council and the United Nations Secretariat were obliged to reach less-than- satisfactory agreements with the Saddam regime and ensure a programme that would meet the essential needs of the Iraqi people. We have heard Mr. Volcker describe the circumstances of how that initial programme was put in place. But none of that can excuse the corruption, the criminality and the mismanagement that took place.”
2005-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5256 (2005) · source
“Finally, the United Kingdom is a significant contributor to the International Security Assistance Force, and we are looking forward to succeeding Italy in assuming the leadership of that Force in April 2006, when the allied rapid reaction corps will deploy to Afghanistan. Like other colleagues, I am very content with the proposed draft presidential statement.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“The United Kingdom notes in this respect the establishment of the Counter-Narcotics Trust Fund referred to in paragraph 38 of the Secretary-General's report (S/2005/525). As the lead nation for counter- narcotics, the United Kingdom would urge international partners to contribute to the Trust Fund and to consider seconding international mentors to support law enforcement and criminal justice training in Afghanistan. Channeling funding through the Counter-Narcotics Trust Fund will ensure that resources are allocated transparently and effectively, while at the same time giving the Government of Afghanistan greater ownership of and the ability to manage and tackle the narcotics problem.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“At the same time, the tempo of interdiction operations against the opium trade is on the rise, and the first convictions of drug traffickers were secured in May this year. Nevertheless, sustainable drug-elimination strategies - including the creation of alternative livelihoods - take time, particularly when the challenges are as severe as they are in Afghanistan. They also require the cooperation of neighbouring States and better control of borders. Furthermore, the cultivation of and trafficking in narcotics is not an isolated challenge, but one that threatens to undermine all aspects of the reconstruction effort. Unless we increase our shared commitment to countering narcotics in Afghanistan, we face a real risk of strategic failure in the long term.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“The EU wishes to inform its partners that the Council of Foreign Ministers has invited Mr. Javier Solana, the High Representative, and the European Commission to prepare proposals for a long-term comprehensive framework for EU-Afghanistan relations following the September 2005 parliamentary elections. I should now like to make a few brief points in my national capacity. The United Kingdom welcomes the determination of the Government of Afghanistan - including the personal commitment of President Karzai - to tackle the drug trade. There have been a number of significant successes this year. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is expected to confirm later this month that cultivation levels in some of the traditional poppy-growing provinces are down.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“The EU supports the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan and of the international community to create a secure environment in which the people of Afghanistan can live without fear of terrorism or violence, and condemns those elements that seek to undermine the country's progress. The EU supports a continued security presence of the international community until such time as Afghan security forces are fully operational. It is right that we should acknowledge the excellent work of UNAMA and Special Representative Arnault and their constructive relationship with the Government of Afghanistan. We look forward to contributing to discussions about an agreed framework for the next phase of international engagement in Afghanistan, and we hope that the United Nations will continue to play a significant and leading role.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Many EU member States are also deploying security resources, as part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), to help the Government of Afghanistan ensure a secure environment throughout the country, particularly for the elections. In that connection, I would also like to pay my respects to the 17 Spanish peacekeepers who lost their lives in a helicopter crash in the province of Herat last week. We offer our condolences to their families and to the Government and the people of Spain. Several European Union member States are today leading provincial reconstruction teams throughout the country. Some EU member States are also participating in the United States-led coalition Operation Enduring Freedom, which provides a security presence in the south and the east of the country.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Those elections, following on from the presidential election in October 2004, mark a further step towards the entrenchment of democracy in Afghanistan. The European Union is contributing to the success of the elections in several ways. An EU electoral observer mission will monitor all aspects of the elections. In terms of financial assistance, the EU collectively - that is to say, its member States plus the European Union budget - is providing a contribution of $60 million towards the cost of organizing the elections. That contribution represents just one element of a larger $3.8 billion collective EU package over five years, all of which supports the reconstruction of Afghanistan.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Germany coordinates international support for the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan to develop an impartial and effective national police force, Italy coordinates international assistance to help establish a justice-based system founded on the rule of law; the United Kingdom coordinates counter-narcotics efforts and France leads efforts aimed at providing support to the new National Assembly. In addition, EU member States have contributed both funds and expert assistance to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process and are supporting the programme aimed at the disbandment of illegal armed groups. The European Union welcomes the prospect of the parliamentary and provincial elections that, as we have heard, are due to take place on 18 September 2005.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“As the Bonn process nears completion, the European Union affirms its commitment to continue supporting the efforts, already under way, of the Government of Afghanistan to take forward progress on good governance; the rule of law; human rights, including women's rights; institutional capacity- building; economic development; poverty reduction; and counter-narcotics efforts. As the Secretary-General noted in his very helpful report (S/2005/525) of 12 August, significant challenges remain in all those areas, which, if left unchecked, threaten to undermine the progress made to date in Afghanistan. In close cooperation with the Government of Afghanistan, EU member States have taken the lead in a number of key areas.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“I have the honour to speak also on behalf of the European Union (EU) and the countries that have aligned themselves with this statement. The European Union warmly welcomes Mr. Arnault's briefing and today's debate, on the eve of a crucial period for Afghanistan. It provides us with the opportunity to reaffirm the long-term commitment of the European Union and the rest of the international community to Afghanistan's regeneration. We congratulate the Government and the people of Afghanistan on the huge strides that they have made since the Bonn Agreement of December 2001. We share their vision of a stable, peaceful and democratic Afghanistan taking its rightful place in the community of nations.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Nothing can justify any country's turning and blind eye to those acts of mass murder. Nothing can justify supporting those callous terrorists. Despite those attacks, many courageous Iraqis continue to take forward the peaceful political process and the drafting of a new constitution as they work towards constitutionally mandated elections inclusive of all. The international community should and, I know, will stand by them in those efforts, encouraging national dialogue, outreach and a political process in which all Iraqis can participate peacefully. For our part, we must do everything possible to support that process and the recently confirmed timetable for that constitutional development.”
2005-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5246 (2005) · source
“I, too, would like to join colleagues in welcoming Mr. Bolton. The United Kingdom looks forward to working very closely with him. The United Kingdom welcomes today's resolution. It is right that the Council should condemn without reservation and in the strongest terms the recent terrorist attacks that have taken place in Iraq. Those attacks and attacks before them, targeting and killing hundreds, truly have been shameless and horrific. The resolution we have adopted again urges every United Nations Member State to prevent the transit, arming, support and financing of terrorists, and it again notes the importance of the role of countries in the region - and in particular Iraq's neighbours - in that respect. Syria and Iran, in particular, can and should do more.”
2005-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5246 (2005) · source
“On final status issues, EU ministers on 18 July recalled that the Union will not recognize any change to the pre-1967 borders other than those arrived at by agreement between the parties. We continue to believe that the way to achieve a permanent peace is a viable two-State solution, achieved through the full implementation by both parties of their commitments under the road map. Finally, I would like to reiterate the European Union's position regarding the Israeli separation barrier. While the European Union recognizes the right of Israel to protect its citizens from terrorist attacks, it has demanded that Israel stop and reverse the construction of the barrier inside the occupied Palestinian territory, including in and around East Jerusalem, which is in contradiction to the relevant provisions of international law.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“Both sides should renew their efforts to implement the commitments made at Sharm el-Sheikh and avoid any action likely to undermine mutual confidence. Crucially, no party should take unilateral measures which might prejudice the outcome of negotiations on the final settlement. In that context, the European Union is concerned about the recent Israeli Cabinet decision to complete immediately the separation barrier in and around East Jerusalem. On law and order, the European Union has urged the Palestinian Authority to step up its efforts to ensure a secure environment in which its citizens' own needs for law and order are met. We are committed to contributing to the development of Palestinian security capacity through the Palestinian civil police, in coordination with United States Security Coordinator General Ward.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“The Union is determined to work in close cooperation with him to ensure the success of disengagement, and we urge the international community, including Arab States, to do likewise. The EU has emphasized the urgent need for Israel and the Palestinian Authority to cooperate effectively with one another and with Mr. Wolfensohn in order to support Palestinian institutional and economic development. It wants the Palestinian Authority to accelerate reforms and Israel to put in place the conditions essential to viable Palestinian economic growth. While noting the ongoing contacts between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, including the meeting between the Israeli Prime Minister and the Palestinian President on 21 June in Jerusalem, we want such contacts to improve in both substance and frequency and to take place at all levels.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“A successful disengagement is vital, and only one month remains before it is scheduled to start. EU ministers have therefore reaffirmed the need for both parties to the conflict to make every effort to take advantage of the opportunity presented by disengagement and, furthermore, urge Israel to ensure that withdrawal is complete and coordinated with the Palestinians and the international community. We call for intensified coordination between Israel and the Palestinians, which is central to achieving tangible results, especially with regard to the crucial issues of access to and from the Gaza Strip. The European Union fully supports the Quartet and its Special Envoy for Disengagement, James Wolfensohn, and his mission.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“We have also condemned violence by Palestinian militants against Palestinian security personnel. While having repeatedly condemned terrorist atrocities against Israelis, and recognizing Israel's right to protect its citizens against terrorist attacks, the European Union has consistently opposed extrajudicial killings, which are contrary to international law. The European Union emphasizes that Palestinians and Israelis must not return to the cycle of violence that has been characteristic of recent years. We urge Israel to exercise maximum self-restraint and the Palestinian Authority to take immediate and effective action against those involved in attacks. We commend the political courage shown by the leaders of the two sides with regard to the withdrawal from Gaza and certain parts of the northern West Bank.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“The European Union supports the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and parts of the northern West Bank as an initial stage towards achieving a fair, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East. On behalf of the Union, High Representative Javier Solana visited the region from 10 to 14 July. There he re-emphasized the European Union's commitment to keeping both parties engaged in the peace process and in the implementation of the road map, and, furthermore, to ensure that EU action should be coherent, focussed and coordinated with the Quartet and the international community. On security, the European Union is gravely concerned at the recent escalation in violence in Israel and the occupied territories and has condemned unreservedly the recent terrorist attacks on Israel that have resulted in a number of Israeli fatalities and injuries.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“I have the honour also to speak on behalf of the European Union. In addition, the acceding countries Bulgaria and Romania, the candidate countries Turkey and Croatia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries Iceland and Liechtenstein members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine, align themselves with this statement. I, too, am grateful to Mr. Alvaro de Soto for his briefing. I wish him every success in his new role. European Union (EU) ministers, on 18 July, recalled and stressed the global strategic importance of peace, stability and prosperity in the Mediterranean and the European commitment to the resolution of the Middle East conflict.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“The Union welcomes the agreement reached in the General Assembly on 13 April 2005 on the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (General Assembly resolution 59/290). We call on all Members of the United Nations to sign the Convention during the summit to be held in September. We attach great and particular importance to the early conclusion of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism. We will work towards the goal of its adoption during the sixtieth session of the General Assembly.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“The EU welcomes the ongoing cooperation among the three committees and their experts. We very much want to see that continue. I would also like to take this opportunity to reiterate the European Union's full support for the Secretary-General's proposals to establish a comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy for the United Nations. We therefore welcome the decision by the Commission on Human Rights to appoint a special rapporteur to provide guidance and advice to States on ensuring that counter-terrorism efforts are in line with international human rights law. We hope that decision will be ratified by the Economic and Social Council in the coming days.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“We are pleased to see from the work programme that all of the first national reports from countries will be examined in the period covered by the work programme. While we are pleased to note that so many Member States have now submitted their first reports to the 1540 Committee, we urge the remaining States that have not done so to do likewise. The failure to supply reports will only serve to undermine the Committee's efforts. The European Union will play a full role in the area of technical assistance in the context of all three committees. The EU will reinforce our work with priority third countries, through increasing individual collective commitments to technical assistance and capacity-building, and we will endeavour to support them, including in the area of countering radicalization and terrorist financing.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“With regard to the Counter-Terrorism Committee, the Union remains fully committed to the obligations set out under resolution 1373 (2001) and continues to work to ensure that they are fully implemented. We were particularly pleased to be able to participate in the recent Visits of the CTC Executive Directorate to Albania, Kenya and Morocco. We look forward to building on that cooperation. The arrival of additional experts for the Directorate is a positive step. We welcome the work that the Directorate is already doing and we look forward to seeing the Directorate as a whole becoming fully operational as soon as possible. Turning to the 1540 Committee, the arrival of additional experts to work with the Committee is welcome news.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“Gijs de Vries, also briefed the 1267 Committee and the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) on the work being undertaken against terrorism by the European Union. The EU would also like to commend the work of the 1267 Committee's Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team. We hope to receive its third report imminently and we look forward to the Team's mandate being extended in the forthcoming new draft resolution. In the context of that draft resolution, the EU would like to emphasize its and other States' well-known position on the importance of respect for human rights in all counter-terrorism policies. A greater degree of transparency would be welcome, as would the provision of clearer guidance on listing, de-listing and humanitarian exemptions.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“Moreover, for our part, the EU is looking actively at this counter- terrorism framework to establish if and where additional measures are necessary. We intend to complete that review by December 2005. Turning to the work of the 1267 Committee, we appreciate the visits Ambassador Mayoral has undertaken in his capacity as Chair of the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999). EU officials were particularly pleased to meet with the Ambassador and his delegation during their recent Visit to Brussels. Members of the EU, in this case the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, volunteered to meet with the Committee to discuss their respective national implementation of measures under resolution 1267 (1999). The EU's anti-terrorism coordinator, Mr.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“Recent events in the United Kingdom, in Turkey and across the Middle East are a tragic reminder of the ongoing security challenges being faced around the world. This is an issue that affects us all. Our condemnation of these attacks has been unequivocal, and our message has been clear: terrorists who seek to use violence to impose their Views will not succeed. The European Union will continue to support the United Nations in its counter-terrorism efforts. In the context of the upcoming September summit, the EU attaches importance to including strong language in the outcome document which condemns terrorism. We remain fully committed to the implementation of the EU Action Plan on Combating Terrorism.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“I have the honour also to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The acceding countries Bulgaria and Romania, the candidate countries Turkey and Croatia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro, the members of the European Economic Area Iceland and Norway, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, also align themselves with this statement. I would like to thank the three committee Chairpersons for their briefings. Each time the Council meets to hear the briefings of the Chairs of these committees, we say that the scourge of terrorism is still with us. That is not a platitude; it is a grim reality.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“That resolution, 1325 (2000), referred to the need to include gender analysis and expertise in peacekeeping operations. As the UNAIDS report recognizes, women are especially vulnerable to HIV infection. The gender component in any national plan for AIDS intervention in uniformed services is of the utmost importance and should not only aim to educate uniformed personnel, but should also work closely with the female population with which they come into contact. I confirm our full support for the proposed presidential statement.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“Thirdly, I welcome the recommendation for UNAIDS to seek to strengthen the capacity of regional bodies to engage with AIDS. Providing technical assistance to those organizations, particularly those involved in peacekeeping, will further contribute to the fight against the spread of HIV. That contribution will not only be directly through the activities of the regional bodies, but also indirectly through the dissemination of information to national and local bodies. Finally, I want to highlight the recommendation that gender issues and expertise be fully integrated into the planning and management of peacekeeping operations. The United Kingdom very much supports that. The Council has regularly discussed the issue of women, peace and security since it agreed on a resolution on the issue in October 2000.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source