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Emyr Jones Parry

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“Can I offer colleagues two simple facts: we have 17 or 18 speakers, and we are averaging, so far, eight and a half minutes per intervention. I did ask that, at the Council's request, we try to keep it to five. That is a degree of inflation we could do without, so can I encourage those who are lining up to try and shorten their statements, especially if there is a prepared text. The next speaker is the representative of Mali, to whom I give the floor.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Before I turn to the next speaker, could I just remind all potential speakers that the Council asked me at the start of the debate - and let me repeat it now - to try to encourage interventions to be no more than five minutes. Cooperation in that regard would be very much appreciated. I now give the floor to the Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women, Ms. Noeleen Heyzer.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“I would like, if I may, just to interject three procedural points into the debate at this stage. First, we will go on a little bit beyond 1 pm. Secondly, I have 31 speakers still inscribed. I did say at the beginning that I hope people will stick to five minutes. The more people can do that, the more likely we are to get through the entire list efficiently. Again, if I could remind Council members that we will begin at 3 pm. with a vote and, perhaps, a reading of a Presidential Statement or two, if they are ready. But this debate will start as soon as possible after that, and I would hope certainly no later than 3.15 pm. I now call on the representative of the Netherlands.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“In order to optimize the use of our time, I will not individually invite speakers to take their seats at the Council table. But when a speaker is taking the floor, the Conference Officer will seat the next speaker on the list at the table, in readiness to address the Council. I thank participants in advance for their cooperation in that regard. I would now like to call on the representative of Canada.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“We have to be very clear on that. United Nations personnel are our representatives on the ground. They embody our determination to bring peace, security, justice and equality. If they, of all people, abuse their position of trust, they are also abusing the will of the international community. The United Kingdom hopes that the adoption of the presidential statement by the Council today will be the first step in addressing the challenges identified in the Secretary-General's report. When we next review progress, we need to demonstrate that we have made real improvements in implementation. The truth is that, if we want to do justice to peace, then we have to do justice to resolution 1325 (2000). I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“Conflict or the social and economic uncertainties of the post-conflict environment often force women into prostitution or sexual slavery as the only means to survive or to support themselves and their families. Our obligation is clear: we have to create a post- conflict environment that offers hope. Women must be full and equal participants in the building of peace - in the development of post-conflict legislative, judicial and constitutional structures - because that is the only way that those structures will be fully representative of the post-conflict society, and therefore fully able to meet the needs and demands of all. That is sustainable peace. We must never allow the sexual exploitation and abuse of women in any circumstances in post-conflict situations, regardless of who is responsible for the exploitation and the abuse.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“That means ensuring that those aspects are fully included in the resolutions that set up peacekeeping operations, and that they are mainstreamed into the work of all members of the United Nations family in the field. We, the United Nations system and Member States, must all work harder to implement resolution 1325 (2000). I hope today's meeting will spur us all on to face the challenges. But we also have to recognize our responsibility to improve the situation faced by women in post- conflict situations. Suffering from sexual violence does not end with the signing of a peace accord. We know that we must, on the one hand, do more to prevent women from becoming victims of conflict; but we also have to ensure that women are not also victims of the post-conflict situation.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“It is important that the voices of civil society are heard in the Council, because it is often the NGO community that really bears witness at the heart of conflict situations. Resolution 1325 (2000) explicitly calls on all parties to armed conflict to take special measures to protect women and girls from gender-based violence. It emphasizes that it is the responsibility of all States to put an end to impunity and to prosecute those responsible for war crimes, including those crimes related to sexual and other violence against women and girls. The Council must assume responsibility for enforcing those provisions of the resolution.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“That is why the United Kingdom is cooperating with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in many areas and in many theatres of conflict. Civil society has played a key role in driving forward the implementation of that resolution through advocacy, training and awareness-raising. I would like to commend the civil society representatives here today for their dedication and for their work in holding the United Nations, and the Security Council in particular, to account for its actions on resolution 1325 (2000). Their contribution to this process is vital. I would also like to thank Ms. Agathe Rwankuba for travelling from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in order to be able to talk to us today.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“The United Kingdom is funding a local project to empower Arab women with leadership skills in order to provide active role models to encourage women to become future election candidates. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we are working closely with partners to develop action plans to ensure women's full participation in the election as voters, potential leaders, civic educators and election observers, as well as contributors to the ongoing peace and transition process in their country. In East Timor, we are funding training workshops for election candidates and helping the civil police integrate gender perspectives into their work. Equally important, however, is to recognize that, to support the role that civil society can play is absolutely crucial in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“But efforts at the national level have to be complemented by action overseas. Thus, in Afghanistan, the United Kingdom worked to get Afghan women to take up their rightful role in the recent elections, in voter registration and as campaigners and officials, and to take up their quotas for representation in Parliament. I think we can all be pleased that, in Afghanistan, women represented over 40 per cent of the voter turnout recently. In June, the United Kingdom organized a training seminar in Cairo to assist Iraqi women in developing their positive participation. We have also held workshops in Baghdad and in Basra that have helped women on the role of democracy and democratic values, thus combining women's rights with long-term conflict prevention.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“The United Kingdom is therefore currently examining how it can best use the opportunity of our presidencies of the G-8 and the European Union next year to ensure wider implementation of that key resolution. In London, we are currently developing a Government-wide action plan for our implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), linking development, humanitarian, defence and diplomacy work. The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has recently launched action across the armed services to ensure that the provisions of resolution 1325 (2000) are implemented systematically in the Ministry's planning, doctrine and training programmes. The Department of International Development is acting similarly and developing case studies of Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. I associate myself with the remarks to be delivered subsequently by the representative of the Netherlands on behalf of the European Union and I extend my thanks to all those who are participating in today's meeting. Much of today's meeting has looked at how the United Nations can better ensure sustainable peace by strengthening efforts to further the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). There is more the Council must do, too, along with the wider United Nations membership here in New York, but crucially, resolution 1325 (2000) must also be implemented at the national level by all United Nations Member States if it is to be fully effective.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“Let me say a special thank you to the representative of Benin for his chairmanship of the Arria-style meeting, which actually helped to prepare this Council discussion.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached previously, I would like to invite all future speakers to try to limit their statements to five minutes, in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I know it is asking a lot, but we have a very formidable list of potential contributors, and the debate will go on for a long time. If speakers would please be as concise as possible, I am sure everyone will be appreciative. For anyone who has a lengthy intervention, may I suggest that you please circulate it and make a slightly shorter oral intervention, which would, I think, be very helpful.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“Kofi Annan said on that occasion, "In parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and in the Darfur region of the Sudan, gender- based violence has reached almost epidemic proportions. Every effort must be made to halt this odious practice and bring the perpetrators to justice." Who can quarrel with those words? I hope this meeting provides a clear demonstration of the collective resolve to actually confront the realities of this issue. I give the floor to the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“In addition to the increased participation of women, resolution 1325 (2000) also addresses the very urgent need of providing protection to women in conflict situations because, as we all know, it is women and children who suffer disproportionately in armed conflict and constitute the majority of all victims. There has been growing international recognition in recent years of gender-based violence in conflict situations. Incidents of such violence continue at a frightening rate. As we start this debate, I can do no better than note what the Secretary-General said in his wake-up address to the African Union when gender was discussed in Addis Ababa on 6 July this year. Mr.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“For the first time, the Council looked beyond the political and the military dimensions of peace and security and specifically addressed the rights of those most affected by conflict. Crucially, the resolution not only recognized the disproportionate affect of conflict on women, but it also underlined the essential contribution that they make to prevent conflict and maintain peace. Resolution 1325 (2000) tasked the United Nations system and its Member States to ensure that gender considerations are thoroughly integrated into all aspects of United Nations peace and security work, from conflict prevention to post-conflict reconstruction.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/2004/814, containing the report of the Secretary-General entitled, "Women and peace and security". I should like to draw the attention of the members to document S/2004/862, containing a letter from Jordan, South Africa, Sweden and the United Kingdom, transmitting the report of the Conference on Gender Justice in Post-conflict Situations. At this morning's meeting, the Council will hear briefings by Mr. Guehenno, Ms. Arbour and Ms. Obaid, and this afternoon, by Ms. Rwankuba and Ms. Heyzer. It is very good to see so many distinguished guests and speakers, a visible demonstration of the support of the United Nations system, as a whole, for Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). That resolution marked a turning point in the work of the Security Council.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Ms. Onubogu to take a seat at the side of the Council chamber. 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 Ms. Carmen Moreno, Director of the United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women. It is so decided. I invite Ms. Moreno to take a seat at the side of the Council chamber. The 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.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“It is so decided. If I may, at this stage, welcome and salute the presence with us of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Kofi Annan. I invite Mr. Guehenno, Ms. Arbour and Ms. Obaid to take their seats at the Council table. I invite Ms. Rwankuba and Ms. Heyzer to take the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council chamber. I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 22 October 2004 - this could only happen under these circumstances - from the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, requesting that Ms. Elsie Bernadette Onubogu, Permanent Observer of the Commonwealth Secretariat at the United Nations, be invited to participate in the open debate of the Security Council, in accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“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: 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. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Ms. Louise Arbour, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund, Ms. Agathe Rwankuba, Legal Advisor to the Women's Network for the Protection of Human Rights and Peace, and Ms. Noeleen Heyzer, Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Mali, Mexico, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic and the United Republic of Tanzania in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion 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.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“I thank the Special Representative for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”
2004-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5065 (2004) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Ibrahima Fall, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Fall to take a seat at the Council table. 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. I now call on Mr. Ibrahima Fall, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region.”
2004-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5065 (2004) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.15 p.m.”
2004-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5064 (2004) · source
“At the same time, it is clear that any enhanced role for the Organization in Somalia must be incremental, and should be based on the outcome of discussions with the new government.' The Security Council looks forward to the Secretary-General's recommendations in this regard. "The Security Council urges the Somali leaders to create a favourable environment for the future transitional federal government by making determined efforts to bring about improvements in the security situation on the ground and reiterates that those who persist on the path of confrontation and conflict will be held accountable. The Council will continue to monitor the situation closely." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2004/38.”
2004-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5064 (2004) · source
“"The Security Council further welcomes the efforts of the United Nations Political Office, the United Nations country team, the Somalia Aid Coordination Body, the European Union, the IGAD Partners Forum, the League of Arab States and others engaged in developing a peace- the building framework leading to the formation of a rapid assistance package and calls on the international community to support this package, as well as emergency rehabilitation and economic development programmes, as security returns to Somalia. "The Security Council shares the Secretary- General's assessment that, 'at this stage of progress in the Somali peace process, there will likely be a call for an expanded peace-building role and presence for the United Nations, in order that it may assist the Somali parties in implementing their agreement.”
2004-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5064 (2004) · source
“"The Security Council commends member States of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in particular the Government of Kenya, as well as other countries and organizations for constructively supporting the Somali national reconciliation process for the past two years, and encourages them to continue their efforts in support of the cause of peace in Somalia. "The Security Council welcomes and expresses its support for the commitment of the African Union to assist the transitional process in Somalia, in particular through planning for a peace support mission to Somalia, including options for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, and encourages the international donor community to contribute to these efforts.”
2004-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5064 (2004) · source
“"The Security Council, in this regard, encourages the Transitional Federal Parliament and the President to take further steps to select a Prime Minister and an efficient and effective Cabinet, and to develop a preliminary programme of action and timetable for the transitional period. The Council urges the transitional federal institutions to involve women fully in post- conflict reconciliation and reconstruction. The Council also notes the ongoing discussion to outline possible coordination mechanisms between the transitional federal government and the international community.”
2004-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5064 (2004) · source
“"The Security Council commends the recent progress made at the Somali National Reconciliation Conference in Nairobi, including the establishment of the Transitional Federal Parliament of Somalia and the subsequent election of the Speaker of the Parliament and Transitional President, which are important steps towards the re-establishment of peace and stability in Somalia. "The Security Council, underscoring the importance of consolidating the gains made so far, looks forward to the formation, in the near future, of a Transitional Federal Government inside Somalia, capable of beginning reconciliation and reconstruction in a spirit of consensus and dialogue with all the Somali parties.”
2004-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5064 (2004) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/2004/804, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia. After consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council reaffirms its previous resolutions and the statements of its President concerning the situation in Somalia, in particular resolution 1558 (2004) of 17 August 2004 and the statement by its President (S/PRST/2004/24) dated 14 July 2004. "The Security Council reiterates its commitment to a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the situation in Somalia, and its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia, consistent with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2004-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5064 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Somalia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion 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. Abdi (Somalia), took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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.”
2004-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5064 (2004) · source
“In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1569 (2004). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 a.m.”
2004-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5063 (2004) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2004/857, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands.”
2004-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5063 (2004) · source
“There is, of course, the wider question of the future of the settlement process. The Secretary-General has produced a good report, which the United Kingdom fully supports. The Council will need to come back to the continuing search for a settlement, in the light of developments. We are disappointed that, having voted for a settlement in April, Turkish Cypriots have so far seen little benefit. We remain committed to ending the isolation of the Turkish Cypriots and to reducing the economic gap between the two communities. We believe this to be a key element of keeping alive the prospect of a reunification. I now resume my function as President of the Council. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.30 p.m.”
2004-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5061 (2004) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of this resolution. The text rightly reflects the changing situation on the ground, which is in no small part due to the work of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), as well as the offices of the Secretary-General and his good offices team. We also recognize the part played by the guarantor Powers and the parties on the island. The resolution provides for the implementation of the Secretary-General's recommendations for the downsizing and reconfiguration of UNFICYP and also provides for a further comprehensive review before the next mandate. The resolution focuses only on the narrow issue of the future of UNFICYP.”
2004-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5061 (2004) · source
“On the basis of those meetings, as President and with the consent of the members of the Council, I draw the conclusion that the Council can proceed to take a decision on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands. In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1568 (2004). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2004-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5061 (2004) · 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. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus contained in document S/2004/756. Members also have document 5/2004/829, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I should like to inform the Council that, in my capacity as President of the Council, I met this morning with the representatives of the parties, who confirmed to me that maintain their well-known positions vis-a-vis the item on the Council's agenda.”
2004-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5061 (2004) · source
“I thank Mr. Prendergast for his comprehensive briefing. Now, in accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I would like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue discussion of this subject. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”
2004-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5060 (2004) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. We will now hear a briefing by Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs.”
2004-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5060 (2004) · source
“In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1567 (2004). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.15 p.m.”
2004-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5057 (2004) · 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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2004/813, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of members to document S/2004/754, containing the text of a letter dated 21 September 2004 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2004/813) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands.”
2004-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5057 (2004) · source
“"The Security Council calls upon the Afghan authorities to plan and carry out without delay inclusive parliamentary elections and calls upon the international community to support them in completing the electoral process set out in the Bonn Agreement. "The Security Council pledges its continued support for the Government and people of a sovereign Afghanistan as they rebuild their country, strengthen the foundations of constitutional democracy and assume their rightful place in the community of nations, and calls upon the international community, with the United Nations in a central role, to support them in these efforts." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2004/35. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5056 (2004) · source
“"The Security Council appreciates the effort of the Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for their excellent achievement in the preparations of the presidential election. The Security Council appreciates the JEMB's efforts to address any candidate's concerns and to further enhance the transparency of the electoral process, and looks forward to a final statement. "The Security Council urges the Government of Afghanistan, with the help of the international community, to continue to confront the challenges that remain in Afghanistan, including security, timely preparation of the parliamentary elections in April 2005, the reconstruction of institutions, the fight against narcotics, and the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of Afghan militias.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5056 (2004) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the presidential election that took place on 9 October 2004 in Afghanistan, stresses its historic importance as a milestone in the political process, and congratulates the millions of Afghan voters, many of them women and refugees, who showed their commitment to democracy by participating in the first popular election of their head of State. The Council welcomes further the broad political representation, as manifested by the 18 presidential candidates. The Council commends the Afghan National Police and the Afghan National Army for their role, with the assistance of the international security forces, in bolstering security during the election period.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5056 (2004) · source
“Pursuant to the decision taken at the 5055th meeting, I invite the representative of Afghanistan to take a seat at the Council table, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Farhddi (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5056 (2004) · source
“Consultations among members of the Security Council continue on the text of a presidential statement. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussions. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Annabi to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, to whom I give the floor.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan, 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. Farhadi (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source