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1. “I have six comments or questions on the role, responsibilities and institutional set-up of UNAMA, to which I would like to turn now. First, we very much agree that reinforcing the new and fragile democratic institutions provided through the Bonn process is a major task for UNAMA. The scope for failure is abundant, and the need for the good offices of and concerted action by UNAMA cannot be overemphasized. We urge the Special Representative to continue an active dialogue with the entire political spectrum as well as with the President and Government in order to keep the positive development in the political processes on track. Secondly, promoting human rights should, in our View, continue to be a high-priority task for UNAMA. It includes improving the situation of women and promoting women's rights.”

   2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source

2. “At the outset, I would like to stress that Denmark fully supports the Afghanistan Compact. In order to support the implementation of the Compact, Denmark has made a long-term, fully financed pledge of more than $100 million for development efforts in Afghanistan and has decided to substantially increase the Danish military presence, with the majority of troops placed in the troubled southern Helmand province. At the London Conference, the United Nations was given a key role in facilitating and monitoring the implementation of the Afghanistan Compact. We agree that there is a need to extend UNAMA's mandate for another 12 months, and we support the broad outline of UNAMA's main tasks and priorities, set out by the Secretary-General in his report, as they flow from the Compact.”

   2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source

3. “Let me join others in thanking the Secretary-General for his report on the situation in Afghanistan (S/2006/145), which focuses on key areas in the remarkable transformation that the Afghan people and Government are undertaking with the assistance of the United Nations. Also, a very warm welcome to Tom Koenigs, Special Representative of the Secretary-General. We thank him for his frank and comprehensive assessment of Afghanistan's successes, the challenges ahead and the role of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in facilitating progress in this very complex environment. Before proceeding any further, I should like to fully associate Denmark with the statement to be delivered later in the debate by the Permanent Representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union.”

   2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source

4. “The report should also benefit from the report of the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation and could provide useful guidance to the Council for the post-UNOTIL period. Finally, we welcome the signing on 12 January of an oil and gas deal between Australia and Timor-Leste, which will provide a financial boost to Timor-Leste's development efforts. In view of their traumatic past, the Timorese people certainly deserve the fruits of development and democracy, and we wish President Gusmao and the Timorese people every success in continuing to move the country forward.”

   2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source

5. “The scars of the past will not completely heal until the truth has been revealed and all of those responsible for past atrocities have been brought to justice. Impunity must not be an option. In this regard, Denmark is concerned about the provisions on amnesty contained in the statute of the bilateral Commission on Truth and Friendship. In addition, the safety and security of victims and witnesses who have testified in the past must be protected at all times. We look forward to the Secretary-General's report on the issue of justice and reconciliation, taking into account the report of the Commission of Experts, as well as the views expressed by Indonesia and Timor- Leste.”

   2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source

6. “The next major step will be the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections. However, the situation in Timor-Leste, a nascent democracy, remains fragile, and the country continues to rely on international support. As a result, we support Timor-Leste's request for a continued political United Nations presence - although the presence should be small, so as to leave the Timorese in the driver's seat. We welcome the presentation by President Gusmao of the report of the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation to the Secretary- General last Friday. It is our hope that the report will soon be officially published so as to help the Timorese people to gain clarity about their past.”

   2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source

7. “I should like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, for his briefing and President Gusmao for his important statement and for his presence here today. Denmark associates itself fully with the statement to be made shortly by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. The situation in Timor-Leste has improved much in recent years. The security situation remains generally calm and stable. Local elections have recently been held in a peaceful manner and with a high voter turnout. The capacity of the Timorese Government institutions and security forces has improved. In addition, the stage is being set for the smooth transfer from the United Nations Mission in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) to a sustainable development framework.”

   2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source

8. “Despite the challenges still facing the country and its international partners, Sierra Leone is an example of what a concerted international community can do about State failure - and it can do a lot, as we have seen. The cost of UNAMSIL, at one point the largest United Nations operation, has been considerable. But the cost of doing nothing would have been much higher. It would have been devastating not only for Sierra Leone but also for the region and beyond. If anything, the wars in Sierra Leone and neighbouring Liberia have shown that State failure is deadly and contagious. They have shown why the United Nations needs to continue its peacekeeping and peacebuilding effort, and to become even better at it.”

   2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source

9. “Also in that regard, the Special Court for Sierra Leone provides an important reason for optimism. Here, justice is served against those who used to be untouchable. Establishing the rule of law in a society which has hardly known it before is important for reconciliation and is a key step towards confronting new attempts at destabilization. Finally, Sierra Leone's prospects depend on those of its neighbours, as highlighted by the Secretary- General. It is vital to revive the Mano River Union, strengthen the Economic Community of West African States and harmonize the efforts of the United Nations agencies across borders. Robust development cannot be achieved in a vacuum, but entails viable cross-border collaboration and trade. Let me conclude on a more general note.”

   2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source

10. “The key objective for the next peacebuilding phase must be to facilitate the development of Sierra Leone society in order to ensure that such basic needs can be met without resort to violence, and that self-serving spoilers are denied the space in which to operate. A continued successful transition will depend also on the Government's commitment to good governance and the principle of zero tolerance for corruption and cronyism; on the implementation of the poverty reduction strategy paper, the rule of law and gender equality; and on the capacity of the security agencies to act in a professional and efficient manner. The massive youth unemployment is of particular concern. Young men without proper employment and with despair for the future are a recipe for instability and could far too easily be manipulated by political players.”

    2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source

11. “We are hopeful that the new United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone will provide an equally strong role model for the next peacebuilding phase and will succeed in providing the necessary support to the Government, together with the country's development partners. Looking ahead, the most delicate phase will be from now until the elections in 2007; there remain a good number of unfinished aspects of the peace process. These challenges essentially relate back to the sources of the war, including the cynical manipulation by unscrupulous politicians of basic human needs: livelihood, security, fairness and respect.”

    2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source

12. “We should like also to thank the United Kingdom, which came to the Mission's rescue at a particularly critical juncture. The importance of the British over-the-horizon security guarantee for the stabilization of Sierra Leone must not be underestimated. UNAMSIL has created conditions for stability and has assisted the Government in its commendable efforts to tackle the consequences of war. A good part of UNAMSIL's accomplishment lies in the innovative methods employed. Extracting and disseminating lessons learned from UNAMSIL would be helpful for existing and future peace operations, including the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) next door.”

    2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source

13. “My thanks go to Mr. Daudi Ngelautwa Mwakawago for his briefing. Today is a real occasion for optimism. The departure of the peacekeeping force, the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), is good news for the people of Sierra Leone and their international partners. It underscores how far the country has come since the early days of UNAMSIL: from teetering on the brink of complete State collapse to making solid progress towards a fully functioning State. UNAMSIL itself has undergone a transformation from a peacekeeping to a peacebuilding operation. We thank the Secretary-General and his Special Representatives, in particular Mr. Mwakawago, as well as all the troop-contributing countries, which have helped make the Mission a success.”

    2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source

14. “Denmark will thus continue to provide assistance in the areas of democratization, justice and the rule of law, as well as in other areas. Moreover, humanitarian assistance will be needed in some areas. Finally, in spite of the impressive progress, serious challenges remain before the goal of a stable, prosperous and fully democratic Iraq is achieved. We remain worried about the security situation, which is slowing down progress in all other areas. In spite of the volatile security environment, we urge the Iraqi Government to do its utmost to ensure full respect for human rights by all Iraqi authorities, including the Iraqi security forces and the Iraqi police. Times have changed, and Saddam Hussein and his oppressive regime are things of the past. Much progress has been made.”

    2005-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5300 (2005) · source

15. “We stand by our commitment to contribute to the national security of Iraq, as requested by the Iraqi Government. At the same time, we look forward to the day in the not-too-distant future when Iraqi forces will assume full responsibility for the maintenance of stability and security in their country. Strengthening the education and training of Iraqi security and police forces is central to building a sustainable Iraqi capability to ensure a stable and secure Iraq. To this end, Denmark is a major contributor to training and assistance in the security field. Like others around the table, Denmark stands ready to do its share in creating a prosperous Iraq with a competitive economy and a vibrant civil society.”

    2005-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5300 (2005) · source

16. “A process of national reconciliation is beginning to take shape, and an increasing number of Iraqis from all segments of society are taking part in the political process. We hope that the outcome of the December elections will further consolidate this trend. Many leaders of the former regime, including Saddam Hussein himself, are now being held accountable for their actions. The establishment of a well-functioning legal system will go a very long way towards re-establishing the trust of the people of Iraq in their Government and their justice system. Denmark will continue to do its share to contribute to the establishment of a peaceful, democratic and prosperous Iraq. Five hundred and thirty Danish soldiers are currently serving on Iraqi soil as part of the multinational force.”

    2005-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5300 (2005) · source

17. “The Iraqi Government asked the Security Council to extend the mandate of the multinational force for a period of 12 months, starting 31 December of this year; that request of the Iraqi Government deserved, in our view, to be met. Denmark was thus happy to sponsor the draft resolution and warmly welcomes its unanimous adoption. It demonstrates the support and the commitment of the international community to the Iraqi people's endeavour to create a democratic and prosperous Iraq. In the face of serious challenges, the Iraqi people have reached significant milestones in achieving that goal. The successful elections in January, as well as the referendum on the draft constitution in October, demonstrated the willingness of the Iraqi people to participate in the democratic process.”

    2005-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5300 (2005) · source

18. “We agree that an increasingly Afghan-led process requires enhanced coordination of the international actors, and we look forward to engaging constructively with the Government of Afghanistan, UNAMA and other partners both through the Kabul process and in the coming consultation processes on the future role of UNAMA. Finally, Sir, we support the presidential statement to be adopted on the issue of Afghanistan subsequent to this meeting.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

19. “In the field of transitional justice, the action plan developed jointly by the Government of Afghanistan, the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission and UNAMA is encouraging and must be brought forward so that steps can soon be taken towards its implementation. In conclusion, Denmark would like to thank Mr. Arnault and his staff in UNAMA for their hard work and dedication in helping to bring about a better future for the people of Afghanistan. In light of the positive results achieved so far, Denmark supports a continued strong role for UNAMA.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

20. “It is for the international community to support and help implement the goals and priorities set by the Afghan Government. Denmark has decided to extend its development and humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan until 2009 and encourages other development partners to enter into similar long-term commitments. Finally, Denmark attaches great importance to institution-building and civil administration reform, particularly in the justice sector. This would include strengthening the rule of law, rooting out corruption and ensuring the protection of human rights, including women's rights.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

21. “Afghanistan is still facing daunting challenges with regional and global ramifications that demand our full attention. Afghan leadership and inclusiveness, as well as sustained international support, will be crucial to ensure the success of the Kabul-based process. In order to clarify the priorities of the Kabul compact it is my hope that the discussions initiated between the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and the Afghan Government can be extended in near future to include both a broad dialogue within the country and a dialogue between Afghanistan and the international community. Denmark would like to see the Kabul compact address a prioritized range of nation-building issues and further the momentum by setting out clear targets, deadlines and demands to Afghanistan as well as to the international community.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

22. “We welcome the successful conclusion of the formal process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and strongly support the ongoing programme to disband illegal armed groups. Another key priority in improving the security situation in Afghanistan must remain combating the cultivation, sale and trafficking of illegal drugs, which- as the Secretary-General's latest report on Afghanistan (S/2005/525) points out - is used to fund crime, corruption, illegal armed groups and extremist elements. Assistance to developing alternative livelihoods should continue to play a central role in those endeavours. Denmark hopes that the elections can be a stepping-stone to the development of a new framework for international engagement beyond the Bonn process.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

23. “Efforts to provide security will be crucial to minimize the potential for intimidation of candidates and voters during the forthcoming elections. Denmark is concerned about the deteriorating security situation in the south and east of Afghanistan and the increasing number of assaults on the Afghan and international security forces. In that regard we extend our sincere condolences to the Spanish Government and the families for the recent tragic loss of personnel. The growing influence of non-Afghan, including Al-Qaida, elements, the growing sophistication of Taliban and Al-Qaida weaponry and the increased targeting of local communities and their leaders are particularly worrying.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

24. “Denmark is pleased to note that preparations for the elections to the Wolesi Jirga and the provincial councils, to be held on 18 September, are on track. A high voter turnout will be crucial, and Denmark hopes in particular that the high turnout of woman at last year's presidential elections can be repeated or even surpassed at the upcoming elections. Denmark further welcomes the positive role played by the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in monitoring political rights up to the elections. In order for the preparations for the elections to proceed as scheduled, the remaining funding gap of some $29 million must urgently be closed. Denmark has recently decided to increase its financial contribution for the elections and hopes that others will do the same.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

25. “I would like to join others in thanking Mr. Arnault for his excellent briefing on the current situation in Afghanistan. After more than 20 years of conflict, the Afghan people have a strong wish for peace, democracy, security and improved living conditions. Against them stand frustrated warlords, drug barons, Al-Qaida and the Taliban, for whom constant instability and a weak State would be the ideal. We must not allow those negative forces to succeed. Afghanistan has travelled a long way since the end of Taliban rule. Denmark believes that, with continued military, political and development assistance from the international community, the overall positive trend will continue, despite the numerous challenges ahead.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

26. “If we fail to include women in the decision-making processes relating to all phases of conflict, we miss out on a major opportunity to ensure lasting and sustainable solutions. I would like to ask Mr. Egeland to elaborate on his assessment of the situation and, if possible, ideas he may have on how better to address this deficiency. Finally, we expect that the Security Council will, subsequent to this debate, adopt a presidential statement expressing its intention to take further action. It is imperative that this be not merely a promise of a declaratory nature, but that it contribute to real change on the ground. We, for our part, stand ready to contribute to that.”

    2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source

27. “In the post-conflict phase, the Commission will provide a forum for coordination, in particular of humanitarian issues. It is hoped that the 10-point plan and the mechanisms to implement it will prove to be useful tools for the Commission and for a more targeted effort in the field. Thirdly, women are a major resource in all phases of conflict and crises, and we must endeavour to make better use of them. As the Security Council recognized in resolution 1325 (2000), the full participation of women in peace processes significantly contributes to the maintenance and promotion of international peace and security. Nonetheless, women are often regarded solely as victims of conflict.”

    2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source

28. “There is hardly one item on the agenda of the Security Council that does not relate in one way or another to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. What they all have in common is that they concern the principal responsibility of the international community to protect individuals in humanitarian distress, in the event that their own Governments fail to do so. We sincerely hope that the forthcoming summit will endorse this fundamental principle of international behaviour. That would be a major milestone and add further substance and direction to the work of the Council in this area. The expected establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission will mark a new beginning for a comprehensive approach to countries emerging from conflict.”

    2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source

29. “We all acknowledge the magnitude of the problem, but we have yet to develop adequate tools to improve the situation. Against that background, we strongly support Mr. Egeland's proposal for more systematic reporting to the Security Council, which it is hoped may form the basis for more targeted Council action in this field. In his report due in November, the Secretary- General is expected to provide us with recommendations on ways in which the Security Council and other organs of the United Nations can improve the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We look forward to those recommendations, and to working actively with partners in a sincere commitment to bring about positive results. Secondly, the Security Council is already working on a host of themes relevant to the protection of civilians.”

    2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source

30. “In that connection, we welcome the fact that we seem finally to be approaching agreement on the long overdue draft resolution on children in armed conflict, including on a mechanism to monitor those who exploit children as combatants. Denmark would also take a careful look at the role of armed groups, even though they are non-State actors, and their responsibility to protect civilians, allow humanitarian access and, more generally, respect international law. It is now time for us to go beyond merely recognizing the scale of the difficulties and complexities of protecting civilians. With the 10 points as stepping stones, we must develop tools that will translate our full commitment to protection into improvements on the ground.”

    2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source

31. “But before proceeding, I would like to fully associate Denmark with the statement of the European Union to be delivered later today by the Permanent Representative of Luxembourg. First, let me stress that Denmark fully subscribes to the 10-point platform of action developed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The platform identifies the most pressing challenges at hand and shows us where to direct our future efforts. All points are equally important and mutually reinforcing, but Denmark will, for its part, pay special attention to issues relating to impunity, to sexual violence, and to the special protection needs of women and children in armed conflict.”

    2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source

32. “I join in thanking you for convening this open debate today, allowing us, along with the full membership of the United Nations, to renew our pledge to the cause of protecting civilians in armed conflict and to review the progress to date. I would also like to thank sincerely Mr. Egeland for his briefing and his recommendations, which we wholeheartedly support. On occasions like this, one cannot help hoping for good news. Yet, once again, we are faced with insufficient improvements on the ground. We simply have to do better - the Security Council, the United Nations, its agencies, its Member States, non-State and other relevant actors. Against this background, let me briefly touch upon three issues.”

    2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source

33. “Dialogue between the Transitional Government and the United Nations Operation in Burundi on the specific implementation modalities should thus commence as soon as possible. Let me also use this opportunity to commend countries in the region for their constant effort to support the peace process in Burundi, and particularly the role played by South Africa and Tanzania, which have had very significant, positive influence. Finally, without Burundian ownership of the process to end impunity, no real progress will be made. Like others, we would like to hear suggestions from the Minister as to how that ownership could be further enhanced.”

    2005-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5203 (2005) · source

34. “I too would like to thank the Minister of Justice of Burundi and Assistant Secretary-General Zacklin for their briefings. We are very pleased to hear that the Transitional Government in Burundi is committed to intensifying its efforts to end impunity. A sustainable peace can be secured only if perpetrators of crimes are brought to justice. Neglect may endanger the progress already made in securing peace and stability in Burundi. The Burundians need the assistance of the United Nations to make progress in bringing an end to impunity. We find that the recommendations in the report on the establishment of a national commission of inquiry and a special judicial chamber strike a good balance between justice and reconciliation and form a very good basis for entering into further discussions.”

    2005-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5203 (2005) · source

35. “The overwhelming majority of the people in Cote d'Ivoire want peace and want to continue their lives without constant fear of what tomorrow may bring. The responsible actors in C6te d'Ivoire should deliver that peace to the people now.”

    2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source

36. “We should carefully study the findings of the International Commission of Inquiry into allegations of serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in C6te d'Ivoire and make the report, without the annex, publicly available. The increased lawlessness in Cote d'Ivoire is precisely the result of the culture of impunity, which the report so vividly depicts. It is clear that in situations of heightened tension and simmering conflict, irresponsible politicians often look to stereotyped messages on such issues as religion and ethnicity to rally support among their constituents. Such messages should not be allowed to eclipse the basic political questions of the polity of cote d'Ivoire, to which the existing peace agreements have already provided satisfactory answers.”

    2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source

37. “Doss, Principal Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General, and the United Nations and French peacekeepers for their unwavering efforts in spite of the very difficult current situation on the ground. Thirdly, I believe that one message should be made very clear to the Ivorian parties, both before the Pretoria meeting and after: action speaks louder than words. In resolutions 1572 (2004) and 1584 (2005) the Council has provided measures employing both carrots and sticks. Denmark continues to believe that pressure on the parties should be stepped up. As we have stated before, it was concerted, credible pressure that led to some progress towards the end of last year. When that pressure faded, so did the political progress.”

    2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source

38. “Secondly, the lack of progress in the implementation of the peace agreement and the current reign of militias should lead us to reflect carefully on the goals of and the conditions for the international peacekeepers. A stronger presence of regional actors should be encouraged, and United Nations inter- mission cooperation in West Africa should be further developed. The harmful presence of ex-combatants from Liberia and Sierra Leone is just one reason why stronger inter-mission cooperation is crucial. At the same time, I would like to make it quite clear that my delegation shares the view of the Secretary-General with respect to the need to strengthen the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and to extend its presence for the coming year. I should like to take this opportunity to commend Mr.”

    2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source

39. “Thabo Mbeki, to mediate between the parties. We welcome the strong demonstration of African ownership in the crisis management in Cote d'Ivoire and sincerely hope for a constructive and forward- looking outcome from the Pretoria meeting this coming week. Looking ahead, there is a need for the strong re-engagement of all key external actors and a clear division of labour among the African Union, the United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States and other key national and regional actors in supporting the implementation of the crucial next steps in the peace process: the broader electoral framework and electoral process, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process and the fight against impunity.”

    2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source

40. “Cote d'Ivoire is still balancing on the brink: that is the unpleasant reality that all actors involved in trying to manage the crisis are faced with. There is a clear need to act prudently and swiftly. It must be made very clear to the main parties in Cote d'Ivoire that there can be only a peaceful, negotiated solution to the crisis. The military option would have no winners, only losers. In Pretoria next week, the responsible Ivorian parties should muster the courage to make the necessary concessions and re-establish the mutual trust needed to make the elections possible and to reconcile the country. I share many of the remarks and the observations made by others. I will limit myself to only three brief points. First, Denmark strongly supports and appreciates the tireless efforts of the President of South Africa, Mr.”

    2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source

41. “I should like to join others in expressing my gratitude to the representative of South Africa, Mr. Aziz Pahad, for his presence at the Council today and for his briefing on the mediation efforts of President Thabo Mbeki on behalf of the African Union. Let me also thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting to get the report directly from the South African mediators - something my delegation has been looking forward to. Also, I should like to express my gratitude to the Secretary-General for his presence today and for the useful written report (S/2005/ 186) to the Council, as well as to the Principal Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Alan Doss, for his lucid and enlightening briefing on the most recent events in Cote d'Ivoire.”

    2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source

42. “But I think that we all sense the strong commitment of the Government and the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina to take charge in the forming of a better, more prosperous and democratic future together, and we welcome that.”

    2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source

43. “The fact that Radovan Karadzic, Ratko Mladic and other persons indicted for war crimes are still at large continues to cast a dark shadow on all of the other progress achieved in Bosnia and Herzegovina and on the efforts that the international community has been making for more than a decade now in that country. I should like to end on a positive note. After listening to the briefings today, we are convinced that developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina are on track, but not to the extent that foreign assistance should cease right away. Denmark is presently preparing a substantial assistance programme focussing on local economic development, and our support for civil- society-building will continue.”

    2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source

44. “Membership in NATO's Partnership for Peace programme is within reach, and, hopefully, Bosnia and Herzegovina will soon take up the demanding but also fulfilling task of negotiating a stabilization and association agreement with the European Union. The road ahead is clear, but so are the conditions that the Government in Sarajevo will have to fulfil. That is particularly true with regard to full and unconditional cooperation with ICTY by both the national Government and the entities. We welcome the progress that we have seen lately, which was confirmed this morning by Lord Ashdown, but more is required for full cooperation.”

    2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source

45. “Secondly, we commend the High Representative, Lord Ashdown, for the way he has managed to achieve visible progress while maintaining the difficult balance between, on the one hand, using his Bonn powers proactively and, on the other, ensuring a gradual transfer of responsibility and political ownership to the polity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We support the gradual downsizing of the Office of the High Representative. But the job is not finished yet; and as we may be contemplating adjustments to the Bonn powers, we should do so in a measured way and with due attention to the likelihood of new crises in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Finally, and most importantly, with regard to cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, Denmark is strongly committed to the European destiny of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source

46. “Denmark fully associates itself with that statement. As we share most of the views and observations already expressed by others today, I can limit myself to three main points. First, looking at the developments that have taken place since November, when the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina was last debated in the Security Council, it is appropriate to commend the European Force (EUFOR) for the smooth transition from the Stabilization Force (SFOR) and, not least, for the proactive and hands-on efforts to reinforce security and stability made by EUFOR from the very beginning of its mandate. The division of labour and cooperation with the remaining NATO headquarters in Sarajevo have proved faultless, and, thus, as we see it, there is no need for change here.”

    2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source

47. “I should like to join others in welcoming the High Representative, Lord Ashdown, and the representative of the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina - the Minister of Security, Mr. Barisa Colak - to the Council. I thank them both for their interesting and enlightening briefings today. I thank also the Secretary- General and Lord Ashdown for the written report to the Council, which is an impressive and detailed account of the notable advances that are being made on the ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina, not least with regard to structural reforms. Although key legislation to a large extent still remains to be implemented, the achievements made so far do, indeed, give good reason for the optimism expressed here today. The Ambassador of Luxembourg will shortly make a statement on behalf of the European Union.”

    2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source

48. “My Government therefore welcomes the Secretary-General's decision, in accordance with Security Council resolution 1573 (2004), to establish a commission of experts to conduct a thorough assessment of the progress made in the legal proceedings at the two national human rights tribunals in Jakarta and Dili respectively. We strongly urge the two parties to fully cooperate with the expert commission. Denmark also welcomes the formation of a bilateral Truth and Friendship Commission by Indonesia and Timor-Leste and hopes that the Commission will further contribute to progress in the fight against impunity.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

49. “The number of international United Nations advisers must be reduced over the coming months to give room for the Timorese to assert their leadership. My Government has noted with great satisfaction the improved relationship between Timor-Leste and Indonesia. It is our hope that the improved relationship will soon be translated into concrete progress on the delineation of the two countries' common land border. We urge the two parties to spare no effort to resolve the pending issues. Denmark fully shares the view of the Secretary- General that the issue of serious crimes committed in Timor-Leste in 1999 is a concern not only for the two countries, but also for the international community at large. The fight against impunity is of outmost importance, and the perpetrators of those crimes must be brought to justice.”

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50. “It is clear, as described by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2005/99), that Timor-Leste will need the support of the United Nations system also after the termination of UNMISET's mandate. My Government supports a continued United Nations presence in Timor-Leste in order to successfully complete the work the Council initiated in 1999. In that respect, we note the Secretary-General's recommendations for a restructured mission and look forward to further discussion in the Council of those recommendations. In considering future United Nations assistance to Timor-Leste, including on capacity-building in the public sector, my Government will support an approach based on national ownership that places Timor-Leste in the driver's seat.”

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