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1. “The cooperation extended by the EU to Guinea Bissau in conflict prevention and the provision of water and energy, aimed at restoring the basic livelihood of the people of Guinea Bissau, is most welcome. The budgetary support that is being given to the State is another means to provide the conditions for a decent life to the country's citizens. We also value the cooperation in capacity-building aimed at strengthening institutions, improving governance, promoting national reconciliation and macroeconomic stability, and the allocation of resources for projects addressing cross-cutting issues, such as gender, child protection, the environment and the support of civil society organizations of Guinea Bissau.”

   2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

2. “The Central African Republic is one of the most notorious cases of extensive cooperation between the European Union and the United Nations, as well as other regional organizations. The establishment, on 19 January, of an EU military advisory mission to provide expert advice on the reform of the security sector is a decision that will have an important impact on the country's stabilization. I strongly commend the EU for its support to Guinea Bissau, a brother country to which we are particularly attached. As Guinea Bissau's main development partner, we are particularly pleased that the European Union has lifted the restrictions to cooperation with Guinea Bissau after the return of constitutional order to the country and the push made by the present authorities to change the military leadership.”

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3. “The EU provision of capacity-building in Somalia and its direct and sustained effort in support of the African Union Mission in Somalia from its beginning has played an instrumental role in bringing stability and, we hope, sustainable peace to that country. We are now beginning to see some good signs of this. In Mali, the EU remains committed to supporting the stabilization process at the political, security, humanitarian and development levels through the implementation of the framework of the EU Strategy for Security and Development in the Sahel in response to the complex challenges in Mali and in the region of the Sahel. We welcome the launching on 19 January of the EU Common Security and Defence Policy mission in Mali to help Mali ensure the return of constitutional and democratic order.”

   2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

4. “Its cooperation with the United Nations, in focus and scope, is a clear demonstration of that. Angola values greatly the Joint Africa-EU Strategy and the road map adopted at the fourth EU-Africa Summit, held in Brussels in April 2014, which provides the long-term framework for Africa-EU relations, to be implemented on the basis ofj ointly identified priorities, including peace and security, democratic governance, human rights, sustainable development and global and emerging issues. The Africa-EU partnership also enhanced the dialogue between the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council and the EU Political and Security Committee. The annual meetings between these two bodies are important tools in supporting AU efforts in the area of peace and security.”

   2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

5. “Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations provides the framework for the participation of regional and subregional organizations in matters related to international peace and security under the Security Council's authority. Such organizations complement the work of the United Nations with comparative advantages, providing knowledge of specific regional issues and better understanding of the causes of conflict. The current security challenges demand the strengthening of cooperation between the UnitedNations and regional organizations in crisis management, conflict prevention, mediation, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, which no country or organization can meet alone. We therefore acknowledge the European Union's commitment to multilateralism.”

   2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

6. “My delegation commends, with thanks, the French presidency for convening this briefing on the cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union (EU). We thank the Secretary-General for his remarks this morning. Let me warmly welcome Ms. Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union. We thank Ms. Mogherini for her very comprehensive briefing, especially on the global challenges we face in the world today and on the multifaceted cooperation between the European Union and the United Nations. It is well established that the cooperation with regional and subregional organizations strengthens United Nations efforts to maintain international peace and security, prevent conflict and restore stability in post-conflict situations.”

   2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source

7. “We look forward to the success of the third international pledging conference, to be hosted by Kuwait. In conclusion, may I reiterate Angola's strong commitment to contributing to finding a political solution to this conflict, which must be based on the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). We commend the work being undertaken by Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, and encourage his efforts to build bridges between the opposing sides. We also encourage the diplomatic initiatives that have been undertaken, including the Moscow and Cairo initiatives, aimed at restarting the political dialogue among the parties to the conflict.”

   2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

8. “Treating and evacuating the wounded and providing food, water, sanitation and hygiene, health care and shelter are some of the most basic and urgent tasks that humanitarian agencies must be allowed to perform without interference or obstruction. It is indeed hard to imagine that more than 3 million Syrian citizens were forced to become refugees in neighbouring countries. Those countries, in particular Lebanon, are approaching a dangerous saturation point, with more than 1 million refugees in need of shelter and other basic needs. The situation is just as dire in Iraq, Jordan and Turkey, with the Governments increasingly unable to provide basic needs, including health care, to such large numbers of refugees. Angola pledges its solidarity with Syria's neighbouring countries.”

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9. “It is most unfortunate that the parties to the Syrian conflict continue to pursue a military solution while showing no commitment to a peaceful settlement with a view to arriving at the inclusive politial solution that we have been advocating for some time. It is of the utmost importance that the international community continue to exert pressure by urging all the parties concerned to be fully aware of the magnitude of the humanitarian crisis and to ensure that relief agencies are allowed to provide the necessary assistance to the civilians in need. With approximately 12 million people lacking basic humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians is an absolute priority.”

   2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

10. “Rape and sexual violence, enforced disappearance, forced displacement, the recruitment of child soldiers and summary executions happen on a daily basis. Human rights abuses are being perpetrated by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham and other terrorist groups, whose rapid advance across large areas of the Syrian territory adds an additional element of concern. Such concern is not only due to its severe impact on the civilian population of Syria, but also due to their rapid spread into most of the Middle East, North Africa and beyond. Those terrorists must be stopped and, ultimately, defeated.”

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11. “The persistence of heavy fighting and the complete disregard for international humanitarian law have put a very burden on the civilian population, which continues to leave and experience tragic circumstances, including death, sickness, famine and displacment, while the international community remains unable to find ways to successfully mediate a peaceful solution to the conflict. Furthermore, due to political differences, the international community is unable to make a more meaningful contribution to put an end to the suffering of the women, children and peace-loving Syrians. The staggering numbers of internationally displaced Syrians and refugees in neighbouring countries attest to the dimension of the humanitarian catastrophe that has struck the Syrian people. In fact, the civilian population is the main victim of this savage war.”

    2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

12. “I would like to start by thanking Ms. Kyung-wha Kang and Mr. Antenio Guterres for their very comprehensive briefings about the humanitarian situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, and also for their tireless efforts to ease the suffering of the many civilians affected by this civil war. Angola highly commends the quality of their work and the efforts they are undertaking to bring the facts to the Security Council. They have done their job, and it is now up to the Council to deliberate, with the same amount of courage and objectivity, on the facts that have been presented to it. As we were briefed, it is most unfortunate that the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Syria continues to deteriorate. This is a catastrophic humanitarian situation.”

    2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source

13. “With regard to post-conflict peacebuilding, the successful implementation of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes for ex-combatants, the incorporation of gender issues and the promotion of dialogue and pluralism are essential elements for the consolidation of peace. In conclusion, we are fully dedicated to the work of the Security Council, to promoting its unity as a prerequisite effectively to resolve fundamental issue related to international peace and security. We will continue to cooperate with our partners in the Council in dealing with ongoing and emerging situations alike in the most effective way.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

14. “We must now step up our efforts to assist the countries of the region to face that terrorist group, which has provoked so much suffering and destruction. In Central and West Africa, the near future is full of uncertainty, with a number of countries expected to hold elections, requiring the strong support and commitment from the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General and political missions in those regions with good offices missions to prevent potential conflicts associated with those electoral processes. Before concluding, I would like to mention the important debates on inclusive development for the maintenance of international peace and security and on post-conflict peacebuilding. We agree that inclusive developments is key for preventing conflict and enabling long-term stability and peace.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

15. “We should not allow this to continue. Another case where the international community and the Security Council are striving to broker a peace agreement, the Central African Republic, has obtained meagre results to date. Burundi also continues to experience political turmoil, ahead of legislative and presidential elections currently scheduled for May and August 2015, respectively, requiring the commitment of the Security Council to assist in the electoral process. Regarding Mali, we are witnessing a grim situation, with terrorist acts, attacks on peacekeepers and great difficulties in engaging in a meaningful political process. We applaud the role of Algeria in leading efforts to bring about a peaceful solution. The threat of Boko Haram has finally met with a response from the Security Council.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

16. “Here, again, the Security Council should be more assertive due to the risk ofAl-Qaida terrorists advancing into the Arabian peninsula. Fortunately, the Security Council has been able to keep its unity in the fight against terrorism. The proliferation of terrorist groups, such as ISIS, Al-Qaida and Boko Haram, among others, and the alarming growth and reach of their operations, post a grave threat to the world. We must preserve our essential unity in this fight, which concerns us all. Even though there has been some significant progress in the peacekeeping missions in Africa, we are concerned by the fragile nature of many situations. In the Democratic Republic of the Cong, the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda, despite being under an ultimatum to disarm and surrender, continues to defy the Security Council.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

17. “Even though there has been significant progress in the destruction of the Syrian chemical weapons programme, no real progress has been made to find a political solution, which remains the best way forward. We continue to urge members of the Council to unite and promote a diplomatic and peaceful solution to the Syrian crisis through dialogue and negotiations. We are also concerned at the lack of significant progress towards the resumption of peace talks between Israel and Palestine, which is also due to the lack of a consensus position within the Council and the Council's inability to move forward in supporting the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine. Yemen, which was on the right path towards democratic reform, is slowly spiralling out of control.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

18. “The continuing crisis in Syria, the rising tensions of the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, the deteriorating situation in Yemen, the growing threat of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham, and the mounting threats relating to the situations in Mali, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic constitute heavy burdens for which we must remain as steadfast and effective as possible, with a View to reducing the growing threats of conflict and the humanitarian disasters associated with them. We remain current deeply concerned by the lack of unity within the Council to foster an effective political solution to the conflict in Syria.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

19. “Quite often, it appears that those who foster war and disintegration might have the upper hand, but we must not fall into despair because the international community has entrusted to us the inalienable task of upholding the principles of peace and the rule of law. I would like to share my views on some areas for the Council has not performed how it should, given its inability to unite and, in other instances, to find common ground to address what are very complex issues indeed, related to war and the search for peace.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

20. “May I start by conveying our appreciation for your efficient and productive presidency of the Security Council during the month of January. I wish to commend you, Sir, for your poise in presiding over our work. In 2015, we continue to face significant challenges, with persistent conflicts provoking untold human suffering and an ever-growing number of victims. Death, refugees, displaced persons, new and more divers terrorist threats are contributing to a world where our remarkable scientific and technological progress contrast sharply with the most heinous behaviour of some human beings. It is it is this dual reality that we have been facing in the Security Council while trying to find solutions to the grim realities of our contemporary world.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

21. “That would certainly be a welcome development for the Council at the beginning of a new year and with the restart of our deliberations on this crisis. The humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine is deplorable, and it is unacceptable that so many people continue to be killed, maimed and deprived of food, clean water, housing and other essentials of human life, especially given the extremely cold winter they are living through. Finally, Angola appeals to all the parties directly or indirectly involved in the conflict to use their intelligence to find possible solutions to safeguarding international peace and security in this conflict.”

    2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source

22. “We welcome the convening of this meeting this afternoon, and thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman for the very in-depth briefing that he provided to the Council. The crisis in Ukraine has serious consequences for the political, economic and social stability of its people, and we agree that all peaceful means must be found to resolve it. The Minsk agreement signed in September is an important basis for a settlement as long as all the parties concerned can demonstrate the political will to make it a reality, in spirit as well as in letter. We know that a round of negotiations was scheduled for this afternoon in Berlin between the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany. It is our conviction that it will be possible to reach a negotiated solution if the parties have the political will.”

    2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source

23. “That was a ray of hope that we hope to preserve. We deeply hope that the international community will continue to help efforts to reach a peace settlement between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples, easing tensions in the entire region and contributing meaningfully to a world of peace and security.”

    2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

24. “There are factors that have been feeding the rise of extremism, with radical groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham and the Al-Nusra Front in the Middle East, as well as Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab in Africa, spreading a message of intolerance and hatred in the name of religion. The challenges in dealing with these trends are immense, and we must all join forces to find appropriate solutions through dialogue among civilizations and respect for cultures. I would like to conclude by reiterating that we strive to contribute to the establishment of a forum for dialogue and productive discussion. At the recent march in Paris, we saw various world leaders, in particular President Abbas and Prime Minister Netanyahu, marching together for the same objective of combatting terrorism and achieving peace.”

    2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

25. “The Government of National Consensus needs to be consolidated and assume its responsibilities for the effective management of security and public services and become a viable counterpart in effective, result-oriented negotiations with Israel. The two-State solution cannot and should not continue to be a mere refrain. It has to be clear and objective, with an aim reachable through positive and productive negotiations. Indeed, the political situation in the Middle East is extremely worrying. Continued conflict in Syria and its appalling humanitarian consequences, persistent instability in Iraq and its exacerbation of ethnic and religious divisions, and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza need to be forcefully addressed by the Security Council.”

    2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

26. “The humanitarian situation in Gaza is especially worrying. Although a temporary Gaza reconstruction mechanism is in place, urgent funding is required to rebuild critical services, including important electricity and water supply infrastructure. In this connection, we are pleased that the international community has pledged $5.4 billion for the reconstruction of Gaza, and commend Egypt and Norway for spearheading that effort, which is urgently needed to improve the living conditions of the Palestinians and to see fundamental changes in the dynamics of the conflict. It is also crucial that the Palestinians unite in an effective governing structure, and we are pleased to note the critical steps that have been taken recently to create a unity Government.”

    2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

27. “We furthermore believe that there should be an end to the occupation of the Palestinian territories, so as to allow the Palestinian people to exercise their full right to self-determination towards peace and sustainable development. At this point, we would like to address of Israel's ongoing settlement activity. We all agree that it has been consistently stated by the international community that settlement activity constitutes a violation of international law, that it is counterproductive for a two- State solution and that it serves as incitement to violence, as reflected in the recent events in Jerusalem. We hereby appeal to the Government of Israel to consider a new policy approach as a demonstration of its willingness to compromise and cooperate constructively with a view to attaining a peaceful settlement.”

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28. “For a long time, we hosted the diplomatic representation of Palestine in our capital. Those relations reflect Angola's solidarity with the Palestinian people in their quest to fulfil their legitimate national aspirations to self-determination in a free and independent State. We strongly believe that the peaceful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would be a far-reaching step for the achievement of stability in the whole of the Middle East. Being fully aware of the complexities of the issue, we are of the view that a two-State solution is the only viable option for comprehensive peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians, for which both sides need to make significant compromises.”

    2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

29. “Allow me again to express my great satisfaction, Sir, at seeing you presiding over a meeting of the Security Council. I also thank Mr. Toyberg-Frandzen for his very interesting and comprehensive briefing to the Council this morning. I would like to start by clearly stating our position on this situation. Angola maintains good relations with the State of Israel, as well as with the Palestinian authorities. Our relations with Israel are based on the universal principles of international law and the mutual interests of both sides. Rather fruitful cooperation with Israel has evolved over the years in several sectors, in particular in agriculture, health, aviation, construction, fishing and telecommunication, among others. Likewise, Angola has very friendly historical relations with Palestine.”

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30. “The joint review of both peacekeeping operations, initiated by the Secretary-General, and peacebuilding, now under way, offers a very good opportunity to address the critical problem of the allocation of resources, as both peacekeeping and peacebuilding have to be seen as complementary. I would like to conclude by expressing our full support for the presidential statement (S/PRST/2015/2) adopted this morning. I think it is a good start for the review we will undertake to ensure peacebuilding definitively rests on foundations that are crucial for us as an organ to play our essential role of keeping the world at peace.”

    2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source

31. “The review of the peacebuilding architecture offers a unique opportunity to arrive at a clear definition of the partnership that should be established between the African Union Peace and Security Council and the United Nations Security Council as the organ with the primary responsibility for the maintenance ofinternational peace and security. However, the debate that was initiated some time ago did not advance sufficiently - a shortcoming that we hope the present review will also address. In that connection, we hereby agree with the suggestion made by Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson during our debate this morning on the need for synergies between peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”

    2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source

32. “The success of the disarmament, demobilization and social reintegration process of more than 100,000 military personnel was a pivotal element in the consolidation of peace, which established the foundation for a sound social and economic recovery. The prevalence of conflicts in general entails a regional dimension. In the case of Angola it was the struggle to end apartheid and colonialism in Southern Africa and the external interference that fuelled the conflict. As such, regional and subregional institutions should be an integral part of the solution of conflicts and of peacebuilding efforts. It is therefore essential that the subregional dimension of peacebuilding be properly addressed and that comprehensive solutions be sought at the same time.”

    2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source

33. “The efforts deployed by the Angolan authorities to reach out to former adversaries and to integrate them into society, State institutions and economic life in general was a determining factor for the success of peace, reconstruction and nation-building. Furthermore, the full participation of political actors, women, youth, civil society and media in the national debate led to the adoption of constitutional and legal mechanisms associated with peacebuilding. In social and economic terms, peacebuilding required the rebuilding of infrastructure destroyed by war, especially to provide basic services to the population such as roads, bridges, railroads, airports, ports, schools and hospitals.”

    2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source

34. “Based on our experiences as a post-conflict country, Angola would like to share with the Council some views and some flag some aspects that we consider essential in order to ensure a successful peacebuilding process. In political terms, taking into account the principle of national ownership, peacebuilding requires trust and good faith by the main stakeholders who are working towards the achievement of genuine national reconstruction. In Angola the peace and reconstruction process required, in the first instance, the extension of State authority to the whole country, institution-building, respect for human rights and the rule of law. Social and political inclusion is a fundamental feature of any peacebuilding process.”

    2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source

35. “In the past years the United Nations peacebuilding system has deployed important resources to support countries to move forward from war to peace and to development. While some experience has been successful, as mentioned, in other cases the efforts by national States, the United Nations and international partners were not able to avert a relapse into conflict. As we welcome the review of the peacebuilding architecture after 10 years of the existence of the Peacebuilding Commission, we expect that the review will enable us to have a better understanding of the challenges and insufficiencies. Above all, we hope that it will provide us with recommendations to improve the system, thereby rendering it more effective and better able to serve goals for which it was established.”

    2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source

36. “I welcome you, Mr. President, back to New York and back to a debate on a theme that you addressed with distinction when you were Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission. I would also like thank Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson for his very insightful briefing this morning. He made a very important contribution when he was President of the General Assembly, in 2005, when the Peacebuilding Commission was established. It is good to see him back at the Councl as we debate the problem of how to make peacebuilding meet our needs. We have not yet accomplished that task, as said by a number of participants this morning. The issue that brings us here together is fundamental to ensuring long-lasting sustainable peace in countries emerging from conflict.”

    2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source

37. “The Community I represent today has complete trust in the maturity of the people and leaders of Timor-Leste as the country takes its next political steps. We are certain that the coming presidential and legislative elections will take place in an atmosphere of peace and security, reflecting the positive developments in the country in recent years. The CPLP maintains its solidarity with Timor- Leste and has confidence in the people of that country to maintain the peace and stability, which are necessary to the economic and social development that will help Timor-Leste to contribute to increased stability and security in the region.”

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38. “I refer to the lessons learned and shared by Timor-Leste in the peaceful demobilization of veterans of the liberation struggle, in the recruitment of new soldiers, and in the new legislative framework for the integration of the F-FDTL in the professionalization of the country's defence forces, which should make all those who serve the people and democracy of Timor-Leste proud. Timor-Leste has consistently improved its position in the human development index, as shown by the latest United Nations Development Programme report. In addition, the recently adopted National Strategic Development Plan will certainly further boost the country's strong economic growth despite the international crisis, help to modernize the country and combat poverty. The year 2012 will be of great importance for the consolidation of Timorese democracy.”

    2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source

39. “In this context, the recent acceptance by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations of Timor- Leste's application for membership in that regional organization, together with the appointment of a working group to consider the accession process, is a further demonstration Timor-Leste's progress in recent years. I also welcome Timor-Leste's first steps as a country that contributes to peace and security in the world by the integration of Falintil-Forcas de Defesa de Timor-Leste soldiers (F-FDTL) into the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea- Bissau, and the dispatch of a military observer in South Sudan. In addition, it is clear that by its example Timor- Leste has contributed to the creation of a more peaceful and secure world.”

    2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source

40. “The States members of the CPLP remain committed to continuing the excellent cooperation with Timor-Leste with a view to strengthening its stability, consolidating its institutions and growing its economy. This process has already contributed to the growing affirmation of the country at the regional level, with benefits that support the CPLP's deepening involvement in South-East Asia and the Pacific. Coming possibly as early as 2014, the presidency of the CPLP will be another interesting challenge for Timor-Leste when it takes the helm of our Community for the first time.”

    2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source

41. “It is with particular satisfaction that I recall the importance of the eighth summit of CPLP Heads of State and Government, held in Luanda in 23 July 2010, where it was decided to reshape the future mandate of the CPLP permanent representation in Dili to feature a strong cultural component in favour of the use of Portuguese in Timor-Leste, in addition to the political component set forth in its original mandate. Timor- Leste's commitment to forging a strong relationship with the CPLP has also been demonstrated in its performance as the current President of the CPLP Parliamentary Assembly, and in the good results achieved at its third session, held in Dili in late September.”

    2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source

42. “With the support of Member States, Timor-Leste and the Executive Secretariat of the CPLP have worked to establish permanent representation of the CPLP in Dili. We welcome the commitment of the Timorese authorities to this process, as demonstrated by the recent allocation of space for a representative and the funds necessary for the construction of the mission. We hope that these developments will allow for the early implementation of the CPLP strategic plan in the country, especially with respect to the promotion and dissemination of the Portuguese language as a vehicle of communication in every day work and business and towards institutional capacity-building in the areas of justice and public administration.”

    2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source

43. “We are pleased to participate in this important meeting of the Security Council, which includes Brazil and Portugal as non-permanent members, dedicated to considering the situation in Timor-Leste. We also take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2011/641) on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). It is with great pleasure that I take the floor today, in particular because we are discussing the situation in the most recent member of our Community, Timor- Leste. The situation in Timor-Leste is one scenario in which cooperation within the CPLP has proved to be important to all members of the Community concerned. We sincerely hope that the result of our joint efforts will benefit the country.”

    2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source

44. “Mr. Gaspar Martins (Angola) (spoke in Portuguese; interpretation provided by the delegation): I am addressing the Council on behalf of the members of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP): Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe, Timor- Leste and my own country, Angola, which is the current President of the Community. At the outset, I would like to welcome the participation in this meeting of His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor- Leste, Mr. Da Costa, and of Her Excellency the Vice- Minister for Political Affairs of the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil, Mrs. Vera Crivano Machado.”

    2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source

45. “To conclude, the CPLP is convinced that the international community must remain engaged in the 11-57874 stabilization process in Guinea Bissau. We hope that the United Nations can continue to play a central role in that process.”

    2011-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6648 (2011) · source

46. “The CPLP welcomes the visit by the delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the United Nations Office for West Africa to assess the negative impact of drugs on Guinea-Bissau and the West Africa subregion. At the same time, the CPLP congratulates and supports the recent commitment of ECOWAS authorities to mobilize the West African countries in the combat against transnational organized crime. Close collaboration with the High-Level Policy Committee of the West Africa Coast Initiative (WACI) is fundamental. WACI offers a response that is appropriate to the transnational nature of drug trafficking through the establishment of transnational crime units in the countries that join the Initiative. It is urgent that the international community supports the operationalization of those units in Guinea Bissau.”

    2011-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6648 (2011) · source

47. “The CPLP considers that complementarity between the various aspects of peace and security, economic recovery, and the rule of law is fundamental in the process of political stabilization and national reconciliation. The rule of law and the struggle against drug trafficking are some of the elements of the peacebuilding process. Therefore, international mobilization of additional resources that may contribute to the implementation of the national poverty reduction strategy cannot be put in second place. Also in this area, the PBF contribution to various socio-economic projects could serve as an example for other partners to follow.”

    2011-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6648 (2011) · source

48. “We consider that to be an essential element in ensuring the sustainability and irreversibility of the peacebuilding and political stabilization processes in Guinea-Bissau. The lack of financial resources and sometimes the excessive politicization of the assistance required by Guinea- Bissau have been a negative influence in the dynamic of that process. Faced with that reality, the technical, material and financial contributions made available by CPLP and ECOWAS, and bilaterally by the Republic of Angola and other CPLP members, are examples to be followed as to how the principle of solidarity and international cooperation should be applied. Each member of the CPLP has its own experiences and lessons learned with respect to peacebuilding.”

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49. “That deposit will be followed by another contribution of $300,000 by the end of 2011, which will create conditions for the effective establishment of the pension fund. That is an essential condition for the success of the demobilization and reintegration of the armed forces of Guinea-Bissau. In that context, the CPLP also encourages the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) to make available $3 million to accelerate establishment of the pension fund in Guinea-Bissau. Implementation of the ECOWAS-CPLP road map will not be possible without the understanding of the international and bilateral partners with respect to the need to mobilize additional funds to contribute to the success of the process.”

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50. “The security sector reform road map for Guinea- Bissau developed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the CPLP is an indispensable contribution to the response to the various challenges facing the country. As demonstrated in the recent summit in Luanda, the CPLP is committed to the effective implementation of the road map, including the operationalization of the pension fund for retired armed forces and police personnel. However, the operationalization of that fund is conditioned on the availability of financing from the other partners to the stabilization process in Guinea-Bissau. We welcome the decision of the Government of Guinea-Bissau to deposit $200,000 into the pension fund, despite the country's known financial limitations.”

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