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1. “As a member of the European Union, my delegation would, of course, like to advocate better interaction with the European Union. My delegation believes that the participation of the current presidency of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe last week was, itself, also very useful. In that context, it might be useful to do more in-depth thinking on a better implementation of paragraph 30 of the note of 2006. I have given you just a few preliminary ideas. Those ideas, as well as others that are emerging or will emerge from this debate, could be closely considered in the days and weeks ahead, for example within the Council's Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, which is the right place for such discussions.”

   2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

2. “Secondly, the prospects of the Peacebuilding Commission are such that they add significant value. It has become more and more customary to invite the President of the Commission or chair of the country- specific configuration to participate in Council deliberations, as was the case yesterday when we discussed Burundi. That practice, which was not yet called for in the note of 2006, should, of course, be followed up on. Finally, thirdly, my delegation attaches great importance to the Council having more in-depth interaction with regional and subregional organizations, which, as we know, play an important role in mediation efforts and in peacekeeping operations. This year, we have already seen several examples of close interaction between the Council and the African Union.”

   2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

3. “Thirdly, as well as safeguarding those gains, it is important to consider new measures to be taken. If such measures - concrete, constructive and achievable in the short term - emerge from this debate, my delegation would consider today's debate a success. For my part, I would like to mention three such items. First, the deliberations of Council members would, no doubt, be enriched if there were more interaction with Member States that are associated with a conflict. While it is true that the provisional rules of the Council do not explicitly rule it out, it is still not the practice to invite non-members of the Council to private consultations. So, why not make better use of the existing mechanism of private meetings to hear the Viewpoints of Member States, in the question-and- answer format, before Council consultations per se are held?”

   2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

4. “As President of the Council in June 2007 and August 2008, Belgium, like other Council members, implemented the recommendations of note S/2006/507 in a consistent way, for example by inviting neighbouring States or countries with a particular contribution to make to participate in public meetings, or by ensuring that non-members that were directly interested would be able to take the floor before Council members. Obviously, not only the President of the Council plays a key role, but also the chairs of the subsidiary bodies, namely, by ensuring fair procedures, also have a particular responsibility, to which a number of speakers before me have already referred. All those measures have a direct impact on non-members of the Council. We hope that from now on they will benefit from the improvements in our working methods.”

   2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

5. “The progress made since 1994, the year that the Council for the first time discussed its methods of work in a public meeting, demonstrates that the Council is adapting its working methods through a pragmatic and gradual approach. The presidential note in document S/2006/507, the so- called Japanese note adopted in July 2006, is the best evidence of that. It called on Council members to take measures that were sometimes not very spectacular in themselves but were important overall. The concept paper distributed by my delegation on 4 August provides a summary of those measures, so I shall not go back over that here. Secondly, above all, it is up to the members themselves to be responsible for improving their way of working. The presidency plays an important role in that area.”

   2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

6. “In meeting its responsibilities, the Council acts on behalf of all Members of the Organization. That provision is inextricably linked to two other important elements in any discussion on the Council's working methods: on the one hand, transparency, and on the other hand, interaction with Member States that are not members of the Council, in particular with those who are directly affected by specific situations. Some 60 years after the establishment of the United Nations, that transparency and need for access have become even more essential. The right balance between effectiveness, transparency and access remains a major challenge, even if those three principles are not, in my delegation's opinion, contradictory, but rather complementary. So how do we meet that challenge? - first of all, through a pragmatic approach.”

   2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

7. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Belgium. Maintaining international peace and security has been one of the key objectives of the United Nations since its establishment. Thus, in 1945, the authors of the Charter decided to confer the main responsibility for that item to the Security Council, as the Charter says in Article 24, "in order to ensure prompt and effective action" on the part of the Organization. As a result, the credibility of the Security Council is based largely on that very ability to act in a prompt and effective manner. Obviously, that capacity also depends, as others have emphasized before me, on the political will of its members. Article 24 of the Charter contains a second idea that is just as important.”

   2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

8. “I thank the Secretary-General for his statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the text in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I now give the floor to the representative of Indonesia.”

   2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

9. “I welcome the participation of the Secretary- General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, at this meeting and invite him to take the floor.”

   2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

10. “At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (spoke in French): 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. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2008/528, containing a letter dated 4 August 2008 from the Permanent Representative of Belgium addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper on the item under consideration. I also wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 5/2008/418, containing a letter 2 dated 20 June 2008 from the Permanent Representative of Switzerland addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

11. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Guatemala, Iceland, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Slovakia, Switzerland, Tonga and Uruguay, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. It is so decided.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

12. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 a.m. 08-49182”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5967 (2008) · source

13. “There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhana's. In favour: Belgium, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Panama, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1832 (2008). I now give the floor to the representative of Israel.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5967 (2008) · source

14. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2008/583, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Belgium, Croatia, France, Italy, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. Members also have before them document S/2008/425, containing the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006), and document 8/2008/568, containing the text of a letter dated 21 August 2008 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council. 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 now put the draft resolution to the vote.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5967 (2008) · source

15. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Lebanon and Israel, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, 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. Salam (Lebanon) and Mr. Carmon (Israel) took seats at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5967 (2008) · source

16. “There are no further speakers on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussions on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.50 am.”

    2008-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5966 (2008) · source

17. “At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing from the Chairman of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. I give the floor to Ms. Ulla Strom, who will speak on behalf of Mr. Anders Lide'n, Chairman of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and Permanent Representative of Sweden.”

    2008-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5966 (2008) · source

18. “The President (spoke in French): 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 Her Excellency Ambassador Ulla Strom, who will speak on behalf of the Chairman of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations. It is so decided. I invite Ambassador Strom 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.”

    2008-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5966 (2008) · source

19. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Burundi, 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 consideration of the item, 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. Nsanze (Burundi) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2008-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5966 (2008) · source

20. “"The Security Council further reaffirms the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. The Council reminds States that they must ensure that any measures taken to 08-46908 combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law. "The Security Council reiterates its determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations." 08-46908 (spoke in French) This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/32. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda.”

    2008-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5964 (2008) · source

21. “"The Security Council underlines the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism to justice, and urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and resolution 1373 (2001) and consistent with resolution 1624 (2005), to cooperate actively with the Pakistani authorities in this regard. "The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed.”

    2008-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5964 (2008) · source

22. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. (spoke in English) "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the twin suicide terrorist attacks that occurred in Wah Cantt, Pakistan, on 21August 2008 causing numerous deaths and injuries. It expresses its deep sympathies and condolences to the Victims of this heinous act of terrorism and to their families, and to the people and Government of Pakistan.”

    2008-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5964 (2008) · source

23. “I should like to inform the members of the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Pakistan in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity 2 with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, 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. Shah (Pakistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2008-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5964 (2008) · source

24. “I should like at the outset of the meeting to extend, on behalf of the Council, a warm welcome to the new Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, His Excellency Mr. Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata. We look forward to cooperating closely with him. I give the floor to Ambassador Terzi di Sant'Agata.”

    2008-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5964 (2008) · source

25. “I thank Mr. Pascoe for his briefing. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.30 am.”

    2008-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5963 (2008) · source

26. “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. Lynn Pascoc, 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 Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. I now give him the floor.”

    2008-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5963 (2008) · source

27. “"The Security Council further reaffirms the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. The Council reminds States that they must ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law. "The Security Council reiterates its determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/3 l. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.35 p.m. 08-46667”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5962 (2008) · source

28. “the "The Security Council underlines the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of This reprehensible act of terrorism to justice, and urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and resolution 1373 (2001) and consistent with resolution 1624 (2005), to cooperate actively with the Algerian authorities in this regard. "The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5962 (2008) · source

29. “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. "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist suicide-attack that occurred in Issers, Algeria, on 19 August 2008, causing numerous deaths and injuries at a gendarmerie training academy. It expresses its deep sympathy and condolences to the victims of this heinous act of terrorism and to their families, and to the people and Government of Algeria.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5962 (2008) · source

30. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Algeria, 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 consideration of the item, 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. Benmehidi(Algeria) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5962 (2008) · source

31. “There are no further speakers inscribed 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 5.30 p.m. 08-46619”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5961 (2008) · source

32. “Finally, on the humanitarian front, the suffering of populations affected by this situation is clearly very worrisome. Belgium once again appeals for the free and unhampered access of humanitarian aid to the victims. I wish to stress that ensuring such access is an integral part of the six-point agreement. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5961 (2008) · source

33. “Belgium calls for respect of the ceasefire and the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from areas from which it must withdraw by the terms of the six-point agreement signed by the Georgian and Russian Presidents on the initiative of the President of the French Republic, acting in his capacity as current President of the European Union. Belgium believes that the international community has a crucial oversight and leadership role to play. In that connection, Belgium welcomes the decision taken by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to rapidly deploy a larger number of observers. Belgium considers that the Security Council should remain seized of this matter with a view to helping to find a solution. In that regard, Belgium supports the draft resolution circulated by France today.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5961 (2008) · source

34. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Belgium. I too wish to thank Mr. Pascoe and Mr. Mulet for their briefings, and would like to make the following points. Belgium remains gravely concerned at the continued presence of Russian troops on Georgian territory despite the repeated commitments and assurances that they would be withdrawn. There is no justification for that presence, which violates the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia. Belgium reaffirms its commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders. Belgium is also very concerned at any action that poses a threat to Georgia's vital infrastructure.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5961 (2008) · source

35. “I thank Mr. Pascoe for his briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. Edmond Mulet, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5961 (2008) · source

36. “At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, and by Mr. Edmond Mulet, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. I now give the floor to Mr. Pascoe.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5961 (2008) · source

37. “The Council is meeting in response to a letter dated 19 August 2008 from the Charge' d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, contained in document S/2008/561. 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. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. 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. Edmund Mulet, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. It is so decided.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5961 (2008) · source

38. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Georgia, 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 consideration of the item, 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. Alasania (Georgia) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5961 (2008) · source

39. “"The Security Council recognizes the important role played by the African Union as well as the support of regional and international partners, including the United Nations Secretary- General through his Special Representative for West Africa, Mr. Said Djinnit, and calls on all to assist in restoring constitutional order in Mauritania. "The Security Council will monitor developments in this situation." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/30. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 2.10 p.m. 08-46536”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5960 (2008) · source

40. “Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council condemns the Mauritanian military's overthrow of the democratically elected Government of Mauritania and welcomes the statements condemning the coup by the African Union, the European Union and other members of the international community. "The Security Council opposes any attempts to change Governments through unconstitutional means. "The Security Council condemns the actions of the State Council, in particular its move to seize the powers of the presidency. "The Security Council demands the immediate release of President Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi and the restoration of the legitimate, constitutional, democratic institutions immediately.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5960 (2008) · source

41. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I now give the floor to the representative of Mauritania.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5960 (2008) · source

42. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Mauritania, 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 consideration of the item, 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. Ould Hadrami (Mauritania) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5960 (2008) · source

43. “The Council recalls its requests to the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Government of Timor-Leste, to develop a medium-term strategy with appropriate benchmarks to measure and track progress and to submit further reports as and when he considers appropriate." (spoke in French) This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/29. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.55 p.m.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5959 (2008) · source

44. “It also welcomes the signing between Timor-Leste and the United Nations of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework 2009-2013, which can provide the country with an important instrument on its path to development. "The Security Council reaffirms its full support for UNMIT in its work and appreciates the continued efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to ensure the full 08-46530 implementation of the mandate of UNMIT. It encourages UNMIT, in accordance with its mandate, to continue to cooperate with the United Nations agencies, funds and programmes as well as all relevant partners to support the Government of Timor-Leste.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5959 (2008) · source

45. “It welcomes the conviction of the leaders of Timor-Leste on the need for justice and their determination to act against impunity. The Council underscores the 08-46530 importance of the promotion and protection of human rights. "The Security Council recognizes the need to address socio-economic challenges in Timor- Leste. In this regard, the Council welcomes the launching of the national priorities for 2008 by the Government of Timor-Leste, including public safety and security, social protection and solidarity, addressing the needs of youths, employment and income generation, improving social service delivery, and greater transparency and effective Government.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5959 (2008) · source

46. “The Council underlines that the building of an independent, professional and impartial national police service in Timor-Leste is a long-term process, that national ownership is a central element in this regard, and that UNMIT has a key role to play in helping to ensure that the PNTL is ready and able to resume its policing responsibilities. "The Security Council recalls the need for the sustained support of the international community to Timor-Leste to develop and strengthen its institutions and to further build capacities in the justice sector. "The Security Council further reaffirms the importance of ongoing efforts to reach accountability and justice, and underlines the importance of the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Special Commission of Inquiry report of 2006 by the Government of Timor-Leste.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5959 (2008) · source

47. “"The Security Council reaffirms the continued importance of the review and reform of the security sector in Timor-Leste, in particular the need to ensure clear separation of internal and external security roles and responsibilities between the National Police (PNTL) and the military, to strengthen legal frameworks and to enhance civilian oversight and accountability mechanisms. The Security Council recognizes efforts made by the national authorities and UNMIT for the reconstitution of the National Police of Timor-Leste and welcomes the report of the expert mission to Timor-Leste on policing of 16 May 2008 (8/2008/329) and the necessary steps taken to implement the recommendations of the report.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5959 (2008) · source

48. “The Council acknowledges that while progress has been made in the overall security situation in Timor-Leste since the events of May-June 2006, the political, security, social and humanitarian situation in the country remains fragile. "The Security Council welcomes the continued efforts to foster dialogue and national reconciliation in Timor-Leste through various mechanisms, in particular the expanded High- level Coordination meetings, the Trilateral Coordination Forum, as well as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's continued good offices. The Council also welcomes recent progress in addressing the situation of the internally displaced persons.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5959 (2008) · source

49. “After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: (spoke in English) "The Security Council welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) (S/ZOOS/SOl), as well as the briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, Mr. Atul Khare, on 19 August 2008. "The Security Council commends the political leadership and State institutions of Timor-Leste for the rapid, firm and responsible manner that respected constitutional procedures of the country, in which they responded to the deplorable events of 11 February 2008.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5959 (2008) · source

50. “Pursuant to the invitation extended to the representative of Timor- Leste at the 5958th meeting of the Security Council under rule 37 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council, I invite the representative of Timor-Leste to take a seat at the Council table. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Miranda Branco (Timor-Leste) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will continue its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5959 (2008) · source