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lines on the record: 56
first: 2012-07-26
most recent: 2020-01-13
sittings or episodes: 8
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“It has enabled humankind to avert many catastrophes and continues to give a sense of purpose to the lofty ideals of a peaceful world, as encapsulated in the opening preamble of the Charter, which continues to represent our collective will to seek multilateral solutions to the multifaceted challenges that humankind has encountered over the past 75 years.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“Naturally, those challenges require the Security Council to reform its composition and working methods and readjust its approach in the light of the current reality of the world of the twenty-first century. In conclusion, I would like to call upon to the international community to seize the momentum of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Charter to rise up to the ambition of those men and women who more than seven decades ago in the city of San Francisco achieved the far-reaching vision that set up the foundations for this important institution. That vision has indeed stood the test of time.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“We call for the allocation of adequate resources to that body in order to better address the broader demands of providing sustainable human security, which, by emphasizing the principles of freedom from want and freedom from fear, constitutes an integral dimension of international peace and security. The Sustainable Development Goals are intrinsically linked to human security. They can be achieved only if the right conditions for international peace and security exist, under which broader political freedoms and stability, as well as economic prosperity, thrive and existential challenges to humankind, such as climate change, can collectively be addressed. Since the Charter was adopted, we have witnessed the growing emergence of new forms of threats and conflicts, such as intra-State conflicts, insecurity, terrorism and violent extremism.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“While the spotlight is invariably and appropriately shined on the mandate of the Security Council in matters of international peace and security, the Government of Mozambique welcomes the increasing attention that the nexus between security and development is receiving from national, regional, international and transnational actors. As the Secretary-General repeatedly stresses, development and security are inextricably linked. In that regard, Mozambique welcomes the work undertaken to enhance conflict prevention, as well as that of the Peacebuilding Commission to help the sustainable recovery of nations emerging from conflict.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“In the same vein, it is incumbent on the rest of the membership to remember the role of the Charter in guaranteeing international peace and security, as clearly outlined in its Preamble: “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war”. Whatever differences may perhaps exist in assessing the track record of the United Nations in upholding the ideals and principles of the Charter, it is undoubtedly true that, over the past seven decades, the Organization has developed as an essential platform for the promotion of global governance, in which States can debate, shape, articulate and develop international law and norms in areas such as human rights, international trade, the sea, space, cyberspace and combating terrorism and violent extremism.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“We gather here at a time of great anxiety, when menacing clouds of conflict and insecurity threaten to engulf several regions of the world in a never-ending spiral of instability, as recent events in different parts of the world attest. As Secretary-General António Guterres recently stated with his usual frankness “[w] e are living in dangerous times And this turbulence is escalating.” Indeed, as the logic of peace and mutual respect is being drowned out by the rhetoric of war and confrontation, the international community and particularly the Security Council, the central organ responsible under the Charter for upholding international peace and security, is called upon to assert its role in pursuit of the noble goal of peace and stability across the globe.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“Allow me to extend greetings from His Excellency José Pacheco, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique, who asked me to convey this message of gratitude to the Deputy Prime Minister of Viet Nam for the kind invitation to attend this important and timely gathering marking the seventy- fifth anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the United Nations. Regrettably, previous commitments related to the recent elections in Mozambique prevented him from attending this important meeting. Mozambique wishes to align itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Azerbaijan on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries (see S/PV.8699 Resumption 1).”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“At the outset, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Mozambique, I would like to congratulate the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the first month of its current term as a non-permanent member of the Council. We also welcome the other new non-permanent members of the Council, namely, Estonia, the Niger, Saint Vincent and Grenadines and Tunisia, and wish them success in their endeavours to represent all of us in this very important organ of the United Nations.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“Mozambique also reaffirms its commitment to the South African Development Community Protocol on the Control of Firearms, Ammunition and Other Related Materials, in particular when dealing with armed violence, to strengthen community and individual voluntary participation in arms control and destruction across our region.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“As we are rushing towards the finishing line of the MDGs and we are deeply engaged in the preparation of the post-2015 development agenda, we take this opportunity to recommend that the elimination of armed violence and of small arms and light weapons in the hands of non-State actors, among other things, which aim to promote peace and security, be consolidated as an integral cornerstone of the sustainable economic development strategies within the context of the noble goal of building and sustaining peaceful societies. I would like to conclude my remarks by reiterating the commitment of Mozambique to the goals and initiatives set out in the Geneva Declaration, as well as in the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“We strongly believe that this global regulatory framework will complement the ongoing actions under the Plan of Action, contributing to enhanced control of the import, export, transit, transfer and use of arms. We would therefore like to strongly recommend that all Members do their best in order to continue ratifying this important instrument for the benefit of global security and the safe and lawful circulation of firearms. In 2006, through the Geneva Declaration, and inspired by the realization of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), we agreed to "strive to achieve, by 2015, measurable reductions in the global burden of armed violence and tangible improvements in human security worldwide".”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“We strongly believe that the fight against this threat requires a common and shared responsibility among all Member States and international organizations whose responsibility is to curb the usage of firearms and their leakage into the hands that use them for criminal purposes. In that regard, Mozambique continues to be engaged in regional and international efforts to mitigate the negative consequences of firearms in global development. One such important instrument is the implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. Furthermore, Mozambique has signed and started the national process of ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“The law also creates bureaucratic barriers that restrict access to firearms and ammunition, as well as sets up control mechanisms for firearms possessed by ordinary citizens for various purposes. Apart from the legal reforms, the Government of Mozambique has been closely working with civil society organizations in the framework of the Interministerial Committee for the Prevention, Combat and Eradication ofIllicit Trafficking in Small Arms and Light Weapons. This governmental body has been playing a critical role in reducing the circulation of firearms through awareness campaigns aiming to identify, seize and destroy obsolete firearms from the l6-year conflict that ended in 1992. The proliferation of small arms and light weapons is one of the most serious transnational organized crimes affecting various countries at the same time.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“As a country that overcame a devastating conflict 23 years ago, we know only too well the dreadful consequences of the unlawful access to and misuse of weapons of war on human lives, security and development. Mozambique therefore attaches great importance to forceful action to prevent and combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, with its impact on human life. As such, Mozambique welcomes the Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, particularly its focus on the multidimensional nexus between development, peace and security. Recognizing that challenge, the Government of Mozambique has enacted Decree No. 08/2007 on firearms and explosives, aimed at reducing the circulation, possession and utilization of firearms and ammunition by non-State actors.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Small arms and light weapons continue to seriously undermine social and political stability and economic development on the continent, as they fuel conflicts by arming those that perpetrate violence against innocent civilians and those charged with the responsibility of protecting and upholding law and order. Moreover, in an increasingly globalized world, the geographical position of our continent leaves it exposed to exploitation by transnational organized crime, including trafficking in weapons, drugs and persons. The illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons represents one of the most serious challenges to security and political stability in our countries, as it affects critical areas of development.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“At the outset, I would like to extend my warm congratulations to you, Madam, on the accession of the Republic of Lithuania to the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May, and to thank you for inviting me to participate in this important debate devoted to the human cost of the illicit transfer, destabilizing accumulation and misuse of small arms and light weapons. We take note of the report of the Secretary- General on the theme of this open debate and the recommendations contained therein (S/2015/289). We share the View that the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons is one of the main sources of the prolonged and exacerbated humanitarian crises in Africa.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“His deployment represents a concrete, albeit modest, contribution by the CPLP to the efforts of the international community and conveys our sense of permanent solidarity with the people of Guinea-Bissau. Let me conclude by once again calling upon the international community to continue supporting the electoral process in Guinea-Bissau and to begin preparations to support the future legitimate authorities immediately after their election in the medium- to long- term perspective. The holding of a free, fair, inclusive and credible election, the implementation of its results and the submission of the military to the civilian authorities are the conditions required for the return to constitutional order, in line with the relevant resolutions adopted by this body, in collaboration with the African Union and other international stakeholders.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“We must mobilize our efforts to provide to those authorities, if they so require and in cooperation with other regional and international organizations, the security conditions to allow them to implement the necessary reforms in the country that will once and for all pull Guinea-Bissau out of the vicious cycle of recurrent instability. As part of the long-standing commitment to the Bissau-Guinean people, the Community of Portuguese-speaking countries in January appointed Ambassador Carlos Moura as its Special Representative to Guinea-Bissau. Ambassador Moura has the responsibility to monitor developments and to cooperate with all stakeholders, whenever necessary, until the completion of the electoral process.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“Those aspects were plainly visible in the beating of the Minister of Transportation and Communications last November or the serious incident of the forced boarding of passengers with forged documentation on a Bissau-Lisbon Air Portugal flight in December. The economic and humanitarian situation has deteriorated substantially, posing a threat to the stabilization process on the eve of the elections. The strikes that are taking place over the non-payment of salaries in various economic and social sectors amply demonstrate the underlying seriousness of the situation. A lasting solution to such problems, among others, requires the continued strong commitment of national stakeholders to the cause of the political stabilization and greater involvement of the international community in supporting the future democratically elected authorities.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“That is particularly worrying in a country where the people have been exposed and subjected to all types of suffering and traumas since the onset of the current political crisis two years ago. The international community must continue to impress upon the current authorities the urgency of holding free, fair and inclusive elections on the new date of 13 April. Similarly, the recurrent reports of episodes of intimidation, the violation of human rights, the lack of concrete actions to fight impunity and restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and assembly, which create a persisting climate of insecurity, are a cause of concern.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“We recognize that such positive developments are in no small measure thanks to the support of the international community for the people of Guinea- Bissau in their endeavours to find a lasting solution to the political crisis precipitated by the coup d'etat of April 2012. We would like to commend the tireless efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jose' Ramos-Horta, who has done a remarkable job in rebuilding the trust and encouraging sobriety among all stakeholders by managing with zeal, patience and dexterity the numerous and intricate issues that arise in a stabilization process of that nature in a balanced fashion. Although under the prevailing circumstances one might suppose that a delay in the elections may be reasonable, we must note that we are facing the third successive postponement.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“The successful conclusion of the voter registration process and the adoption of a national electoral security plan for 2014 - arrangements aimed at ensuring the holding of credible, inclusive, peaceful, free and fair legislative and presidential elections - constitute a positive development, of which we should take note. We welcome the preparations by all political parties to participate in the elections, which can be seen as a demonstration of a renewed commitment of those national political actors to the irreversibility of the process of restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“Antonio Patriota, Permanent Representative of Brazil and Chair ofthe Guinea-Bissau configuration ofthe Peacebuilding Commission, gathered during his recent visit to Bissau, as well as the statement by the Permanent Representative of Cote d'lvoire on behalf of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The briefings provided on the latest developments in the country, which the CPLP has been following with keen interest, convey a mixed picture of encouraging progress coupled with the persistence of areas of concern, to which all stakeholders should continue to pay particular attention.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“I would like to begin by extending my warm congratulations to you, Madam President, on the accession of your country to the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February, and to thank you for inviting me to participate and deliver this statement on behalf the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) in this briefing on the situation in Guinea-Bissau, a member of our Community. The Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries welcomes the comprehensive report of the Secretary- General (S/2014/ 105) on the current status of the process leading to the full restoration of constitutional order in that country and the valuable and insightful information provided by His Excellency Mr.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the ongoing efforts of UNIOGBIS and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to support the fight against drug trafficking and transnational organized crime in Guinea-Bissau. They will continue to be key to helping the future legitimate authorities to overcome that challenge in a sustainable manner and to promote stability in the country and beyond. Let me conclude by reiterating the commitment of the CPLP to continue working with the international community to create the necessary conditions for stability, the consolidation of peace and the restoration of the foundations necessary to the development of Guinea-Bissau.”
2013-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7070 (2013) · source
“Ramos-Horta has pointed out, they will need international technical and financial support. They will also need security and stability. In that regard, the Council should discuss further the Secretary-General's recommendation on the importance of providing support for strengthening the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ECOMIB) in order to guarantee adequate security for the elections and in the post-election period as the country reforms and strengthens its institutions. Such support could include a broader international presence on the ground under an enhanced ECOMIB. As the Security Council has affirmed in previous statements, combating impunity in Guinea-Bissau is a priority and a condition for long-term stability. We reiterate our concern about the prevailing culture of impunity and lack of accountability in the country.”
2013-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7070 (2013) · source
“In that regard, I must convey our deep concern about the recent episodes of violence and intimidation in Guinea-Bissau, affecting representatives of the media, human rights advocates, artists and political figures, as well as the lack of concrete action being taken to fight impunity. The international community, including the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, must firmly support the legitimate authorities of Guinea-Bissau once they assume their functions, in order to once and for all break the cycle of violence and instability that has affected that fragile country for many years. In a climate of inclusive dialogue, the future legitimate authorities should implement the reforms that have been identified as necessary in the security, justice and administrative sectors. But in order to do that, as Mr.”
2013-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7070 (2013) · source
“The holding of elections is an urgently needed step in establishing legitimate institutions. Their results must be fully acted on in order to respect the true will of the people of Guinea-Bissau. The election and the establishment of a legitimate Government should also strengthen civilian oversight and supervision of the defence and security forces. We call on the transitional authorities, with the active engagement of the international community and in particular the Security Council, to ensure that the elections are conducted in a peaceful environment, with the safe participation of all actors in the political process.”
2013-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7070 (2013) · source
“We hope that with the support of the international community, in particular the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as well as Timor-Leste, Nigeria, and the European Union, the transitional authorities will fully respect that calendar by discharging their main responsibility for organizing free, fair, inclusive and credible elections that are a precondition for a return to constitutional order, in line with resolution 2048 (2012), without further postponements, which should clearly be unacceptable to the international community. Recognizing those positive developments in the country, we would like to commend the tireless efforts and vision of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jose' Ramos-Horta, aimed at a sustainable solution to the cr1s1s.”
2013-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7070 (2013) · source
“We welcome and commend the Government of Timor-Leste's creation of a mission to support the electoral process in Guinea-Bissau, along with a contribution of $6 million to assist in the voter registration process. The technical team will be working in close partnership with the technical office supporting the electoral process in Guinea-Bissau. The mission will have a high-level technical capacity and is committed to sharing its knowledge and experience and providing assistance in conducting simultaneous elections in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, thereby contributing to the restoration of constitutional order.”
2013-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7070 (2013) · source
“We therefore welcome the comprehensive report of the Secretary- General (S/2013/681) on the latest developments in Guinea-Bissau and the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS). The delays in the electoral process continue to prolong the people's suffering, hindering their realization of their aspirations and forcing the country to remain dependent on assistance for its basic survival needs, since the April 2012 coup d'etat has exacerbated social and economic hardships in the country. We commend the recent positive developments, particular the announcement of the voter registration process planned from 1 to 21 December, and the scheduling of presidential and legislative elections for 16 March 2014.”
2013-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7070 (2013) · source
“At the outset, Mr. President, I would like to congratulate you on your country's presidency of the Security Council for the month of November. I would also like to thank you for inviting me to participate on behalf the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP), comprised of Angola, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe, Timor-Leste and my own country, Mozambique, at this briefing on the situation in Guinea-Bissau. The CPLP countries continue to follow with great interest the ongoing process towards the restoration of constitutional order and the conclusion of the transition in Guinea-Bissau.”
2013-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7070 (2013) · source
“Let me conclude by reaffirming that the CPLP member States associate themselves with the efforts of the United Nations and the wider international community aimed at a credible, inclusive and durable solution for the crisis in Guinea-Bissau. In that context, we support the leadership and determination of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ramos-Horta to achieve that goal.”
2013-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6963 (2013) · source
“Appropriate measures should be taken to stop the pillaging of Guinea-Bissau's resources. The evolution of the situation in the country requires Guinea-Bissau's international partners, particularly the United Nations, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the CPLP and the European Union, to act in an increasingly concerted and coordinated manner and to strengthen cooperation to support a consensual, inclusive and nationally owned transition process that would lead to the restoration of the constitutional order, in line with the spirit of resolution 2048 (2012). The CPLP is not indifferent to the reports ofhuman rights violations, which the Community has persistently condemned. We therefore welcome and would confirm our support for the recommendation that the UNIOGBIS mandate be reinforced in that regard.”
2013-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6963 (2013) · source
“Combating that phenomenon, supporting the political process and contributing to the implementation of many urgent reforms in the country, particularly of the security sector, will also require that the mandate of the Integrated Office for Peacebuilding in Guinea- Bissau be reinvigorated. In addition, the establishment of a panel of experts to fight drug trafficking networks and facilitate the adoption of sanctions against traffickers would constitute a concrete contribution of the international community to overcoming the problem of drug trafficking in Guinea-Bissau, and thus contributing to the promotion of stability in the country. Another threat that deserves particular attention is that posed by the illegal fishing taking place in Guinea- Bissau's territorial waters.”
2013-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6963 (2013) · source
“Those positive trends, particularly the elections later this year, are consistent with the CPLP's calls for the use of democratic means for the restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau. We are of the view that any optimism relating to Guinea-Bissau should be moderated due to the complexity of the situation, political polarization and a deteriorating economic, social and humanitarian situation in the country, as well as the prevalence of drug trafficking. The arrest of Rear Admiral Jose Americo Bubo Na Tchuto and the indictment of General Antonio Indjai by the United States authorities may give us an accurate picture of the involvement of certain military leaders and others in drug trafficking in the country.”
2013-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6963 (2013) · source
“Jose Ramos-Horta as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau has generated new momentum that we should all seize in order to move towards a lasting solution to the crisis. The sober and objective assessment he presented to the Security Council encourages all of us to look to the future with a certain degree of optimism about Guinea-Bissau's prospects. We welcome the recent positive developments, including the emerging consensus among national actors with regard to the imperative of holding general elections this year, the implementation of a road map, the formation of an inclusive transitional Government and the election of the President of the National Electoral Commission.”
2013-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6963 (2013) · source
“Mr. President, I would like to thank you for inviting me to participate on behalf the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) in today's meeting on the situation in Guinea-Bissau. The Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries welcomes the report of the Secretary-General (S/2013/262) on the latest developments in Guinea- Bissau and the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in that country (UNIOGBIS). Those developments show that, with political will, it is possible to overcome complex obstacles through dialogue. The dialogue between local stakeholders should continue to be encouraged and fully supported by the entire international community. The appointment of Mr.”
2013-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6963 (2013) · source
“We also support the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau for a period of three months and are confident that President Ramos Horta will provide the Secretary-General with a thorough assessment of the situation, leading to a new mandate for the Office in May. In conclusion, I reaffirm the full commitment of the CPLP member States to work closely with all the relevant partners and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau to find a sustainable solution for the crisis in that country.”
2013-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6915 (2013) · source
“We hope that the dialogue will pave the way for national reconciliation, which is so essential to attaining long-lasting peace, stability and development. We take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Jose' Ramos Horta, former President of Timor-Leste, on his appointment to the post of Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau, and we assure him of our full support. We are confident that he will contribute to creating positive momentum among both internal and international stakeholders, thus fulfilling the role that the United Nations wants to play in that country.”
2013-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6915 (2013) · source
“The international community can only play a complementary role in assisting the people of Guinea-Bissau in that effort, to which the CPLP will continue to contribute constructively. In that regard, we welcome the recent parliamentary agreement between the two main parties, the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde and the Party for Social Renewal, aimed at setting up a truly inclusive and consensus-based transition. That is a welcome and important preliminary step towards the establishment of an inclusive framework that will be crucial for the preparation for elections and a return to constitutional order. We commend the people of that sister country for their endeavours to consolidate the foundations for internal dialogue, notwithstanding the prevailing situation in Guinea-Bissau.”
2013-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6915 (2013) · source
“We look forward to the validation of the recommendations contained in the report of the joint assessment mission as guiding principles that will inform the positive role of the international community in assisting the people of Guinea-Bissau as they chart a new course to take their country out of its deplorable current situation. We also support the development of a comprehensive and integrated strategy to deal with the critical and immediate challenges facing Guinea-Bissau, namely, by implementing defence and security sector reform and political and economic reforms, combating drug trafficking and fighting impunity. We believe that the right and the main responsibility to overcome its challenges and achieve sustainable solutions lie with the people of Guinea-Bissau themselves.”
2013-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6915 (2013) · source
“We advocate for the implementation of the resolution, as it provides the legal framework for international partners of Guinea- Bissau - in particular the United Nations, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the CPLP and European Union - to strengthen cooperation towards a consensual, inclusive and nationally owned transition process. It is in that context that we commend the work done by the joint assessment mission under the auspices of the African Union, which brought together ECOWAS, the European Union, the United Nations and the CPLP and was conducted in December 2012.”
2013-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6915 (2013) · source
“We recognize and encourage the role of the Peacebuilding Commission and the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau in that process. We remain particularly concerned about the internal situation in Guinea-Bissau since the coup d'etat of 12 April 2012, which interrupted the country's path towards the consolidation of peace, democracy and stability. Bearing that in mind, the Community of Portuguese-speaking countries has placed the search for a credible, inclusive and durable solution to the crisis in Guinea-Bissau high on its agenda. The situation in Guinea-Bissau represents a major issue in the cooperation between the CPLP and the United Nations. The full implementation of resolution 2048 (2012) will be decisive in promoting the restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau.”
2013-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6915 (2013) · source
“First of all, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. I also thank you for the opportunity given to Mozambique to deliver a statement before this important organ in its capacity as Chair of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) and as my own country at this briefing on the situation in Guinea-Bissau. The Community ofPortuguese-Speaking Countries welcomes the report of the Secretary-General, which covers the latest developments in Guinea-Bissau and the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in that country (S/2013/26). In that regard, we greatly appreciate the efforts of the United Nations and the wider international community to secure a sustainable and durable solution to the crises that the country has long faced.”
2013-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6915 (2013) · source
“Alongside the efforts of the international community, CPLP member States continue to redouble efforts aimed at strengthening the political and economic stability of Timor-Leste in order to harness the experience of this sister country so that it can continue to be an increasingly important partner in building peace and development at the regional and global levels.”
2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source
“We therefore reiterate our appeal to the international community to continue to provide its valuable contribution to the political, economic and social development of Timor-Leste, a country with great potential for growth and development. In that regard, we would like to acknowledge the importance of the visit paid by the members of the Security Council to Timor-Leste at the beginning ofthis month, as well as the visit of the Secretary - General last August. Such visits, among other initiatives, will help to identify, in turn, better ways to overcome the challenges the country still faces, such as the promotion of economic and social development and the capacity-building of State institutions, areas in which the international community can still play an important role.”
2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source
“We are aware that those positive developments reflect the will and determination of the people of Timor-Leste to continue in their quest for a future of lasting peace and leading to the realization of their noble aspirations. The implementation of the framework of cooperation between the United Nations and Timor- Leste - in particular, the success of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), which is now drawing down - demonstrates a positive experience in the stabilization of the country and has brought new advantages. At present, Timor-Leste participates actively in peace efforts as a contributor to United Nations peace and security missions around the world, thereby assisting in the solution of conflicts and the building of an increasingly peaceful and stable world.”
2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source
“We welcome the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor- Leste (S/2012/765), presented at this meeting, which in general indicates remarkable progress in important sectors of the political, economic and social spheres in the country that should be a cause for rejoicing and pride for the leadership and the people of Timor-Leste. Two of the important events that characterize the progress and deserve special mention are the presidential elections in March and April and the parliamentary elections in July, both of which the international community judged to have been free and fair.”
2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source
“Jose Luis Guterres, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, whose presence in this debate reflects the strong commitment of his country to the effective implementation of provisions for cooperation with the United Nations system, in particularly under auspices of the Security Council. We therefore align ourselves with the content of his statement, as we support the range of efforts that Timor-Leste has undertaken with a View to consolidating peace, stability, democratic institutions and promoting sustainable economic development.”
2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source