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“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.15 am.”
2010-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6330 (2010) · source
“There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, France, Gabon, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1927 (2010). I now give the floor to the representative of Haiti.”
2010-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6330 (2010) · source
“Me'rores (Haiti) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber The President (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2010/277, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Spain, the United States of America and Uruguay. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.”
2010-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6330 (2010) · source
“1 should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Argentina, Canada, Chile, Guatemala, Haiti, Peru, Spain and Uruguay 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.”
2010-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6330 (2010) · source
“I thank Mr. Choi for his briefing. There are no further speakers on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I invite the members of the Council to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.05 am.”
2010-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6329 (2010) · source
“The President (spoke in Spanish): 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. Choi Young-Jin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Operation in C6te d'Ivoire. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Choi to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of members to document 8/2010/245, which contains the twenty- fourth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in C6te d'Ivoire.”
2010-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6329 (2010) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of C6te d'Ivoire, 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. Bailly (Cete d'Ivoire) took a seat at the Council table.”
2010-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6329 (2010) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2010/271, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. 2 I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2010/255, which contains the text of a note by the Secretary-General concerning the date of an election to fill a vacancy in the International Court of Justice. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to adopt the draft resolution contained in document S/2010/271 without a vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 1926 (2010).”
2010-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6327 (2010) · source
“"The Security Council expresses support for the proximity talks and voices concern that this incident took place while the proximity talks are under way, and urges the parties to act with restraint, avoiding any unilateral and provocative actions, and all international partners to promote an atmosphere of cooperation between the parties and throughout the region." (spoke in Spanish) This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2010/9. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.50 a.m.”
2010-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6326 (2010) · source
“In that context, it reiterates its grave concern at the humanitarian situation in Gaza and stresses the need for sustained and regular flows of goods and people to Gaza, as well as unimpeded provision and distribution of humanitarian assistance throughout Gaza. "The Security Council underscores that the only viable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an agreement negotiated between the parties, and re-emphasizes that only a two-State 10-38213 solution, with an independent and viable Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security with Israel and its other neighbours, could bring peace to the region.”
2010-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6326 (2010) · source
“The Council urges Israel to permit full consular access, to allow the countries concerned to retrieve their deceased and wounded immediately, and to ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance from the convoy to its destination. "The Security Council takes note of the statement of the United Nations Secretary- General on the need to have a full investigation into the matter and it calls for a prompt, impartial, credible and transparent investigation conforming to international standards. "The Security Council stresses that the situation in Gaza is not sustainable. The Council re-emphasizes the importance of the full implementation of resolutions 1850 (2008) and 1860 (2009).”
2010-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6326 (2010) · source
“Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council, which I shall read out in English given the lateness of the hour and the fact that the text has not yet been translated into all six official languages: (spoke in English) "The Security Council deeply regrets the loss of life and injuries resulting from the use of force during the Israeli military operation in international waters against the convoy sailing to Gaza. The Council, in this context, condemns those acts, which resulted in the loss of at least 10 civilians and many wounded, and expresses its condolences to their families. "The Security Council requests the immediate release of the ships as well as the civilians held by Israel.”
2010-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6326 (2010) · source
“Pursuant to the invitation extended in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and with previous practice at the 6325th meeting, I should like to acknowledge the presence of the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, who is seated at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with rule 2 of its provisional rules of procedure in response to a letter dated 31 May 2010 from the Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations and a letter of the same date from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations, both of which are addressed to the President 2 of the Security Council and will be issued as documents S/2010/266 and S/20lO/267, respectively.”
2010-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6326 (2010) · source
“The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question Letter dated 31 May 2010 from the Permanent Representative of Turkey to the President of the Security Council (S/2010/266) Letter dated 31 May 2010 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the President of the Security Council (S/2010/267) The President (spoke in Spanish): Pursuant to the invitation extended pursuant to rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure at the 6325th meeting of the Security Council, I should like to acknowledge the presence of the representative of Israel, who is seated at the Council table.”
2010-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6326 (2010) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of June, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Ambassador Nawaf Salam, Permanent Representative of Lebanon, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of May 20l0. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Salam and his delegation for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2010-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6326 (2010) · source
“The opposite would serve to inflame to most extremist sectors, enemies of peace in the region, which in the end would prevent the coexistence of two States there - Israel and Palestine - within secure and recognized borders.”
2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source
“We also reiterate the importance of full compliance with the provisions of resolution 1860 (2009) and underscore once more the significance of establishing an international ceasefire monitoring mechanism that allows the passage of humanitarian supplies and materials necessary for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and puts an end to illicit arms trafficking to that region. In the current difficult conditions, we call on the parties involved to refrain from any action that could provoke an escalation in violence. We also call for the renewal of the dialogue between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, which is the only way to attain lasting peace in the region. Such acts should not interrupt the process of proximity talks under way, the urgency of which has been shown today.”
2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source
“Such regrettable facts confirm that the blockade on Gaza not only deeply affects the civilian population in Gaza but also is counterproductive for Israel, causing grave incidents like that of today, which could well have been avoided. Therefore we once again urge the Government of Israel to lift the blockade against the Gaza Strip so as to allow access of humanitarian aid to the population, whose situation has been grounds for great concern to the international community since the end of the conflict in that territory in January 2009.”
2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source
“Attacks in armed conflict situations directed specifically against civilians and other persons or goods subject to protection - in this case, humanitarian assistance personnel - and the restrictions on access to humanitarian assistance, are serious violations of the norms and principles of international humanitarian law, in accordance with the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols of 1979. They also constitute international crimes. We also believe that actions of that type, which are contrary to international law, arbitrarily limit the right to the freedom of legitimate navigation. For all those reasons, the Government of Mexico requests a broad investigation of those facts and that measures to alleviate the regional situation be taken as soon as possible so as to renew the peace process in the Middle East.”
2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey and appreciate the briefing that Mr. Fernandez-Taranco presented to us. We are dismayed and surprised by the grave events that took place along the coasts of the Mediterranean off the Gaza Strip today. We condemn in the strongest terms the armed attack carried out by the armed forces of Israel in international waters against the flotilla of civilian boats seeking to carry humanitarian aid to the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip. We also deplore the loss of human lives and the persons wounded as a result of the attack. We extend our condolences and solidarity to the relatives of the Victims and the wounded in those tragic events.”
2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source
“My country hopes that the Middle East will become an example of this in upcoming years, enjoying peace and security for all States, including Israel and Palestine.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“The free flow of persons should be accompanied by cultural understanding, tolerance and constructive dialogue in favour of open societies that respect plurality and difference. Mexico is part of the Group of Friends of the initiative known as the Alliance of Civilizations, which seeks to prioritize dialogue and the search for mutual understanding among various cultures, both within our own societies as well as in relations among the peoples. Among its guiding principles the Alliance stresses appreciation for the diversity of civilizations and cultures, not only as a basic characteristic of human society, but as an engine of its progress. Thus its mechanisms are directed at promoting harmony and easing conflicts between different societies.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“We must demolish this myth in order to promote tolerance in favour of international peace and security. As a nation with a deep-rooted multiethnic and pluricultural character resulting from its history, Mexico has a very rich and varied culture which is fed daily by the combination of all groups and individuals of the most diverse backgrounds, including the Lebanese immigration and groups and individuals who make up the Mexican nation. That is why we attach particular importance to the dialogue between cultures. This dialogue transcends borders whenever it deals with the ongoing communications and interrelations that flow between those groups and societies associated with the natural movements of persons who, for various reasons, emigrate to other parts of the world but also maintain close links with their countries of origin.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“We also feel that, when we speak of intercultural dialogue for peace and security, we should also incorporate notions of vital importance to the prevention and resolution of conflicts, such as the strengthening of democracy and the rule of law, the promotion and protection of human rights, and respect for international humanitarian law. The integration of those elements into the decisions adopted by the Security Council undoubtedly contributes to a culture of peace and to respect for traditions and beliefs. Mexico feels that we should promote the added value of multicultural societies. While in theory the benefits of diversity are recognized, in practice some sectors fear that it could weaken the State, cause conflicts and hold back development.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“However, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in all their manifestations are too deeply rooted in contemporary reality, despite binding legal agreements and the good diplomatic intentions that have emerged in recent years. Intercultural dialogue undoubtedly has a special role to play in promoting mutual understanding and improving relations among nations. The Security Council must, among its responsibilities, join in efforts to promote greater rapprochement among cultures in order to overcome prejudice and strengthen reconciliation initiatives based on respect, tolerance, diversity, fairness and justice. To that end, the Council must be mindful of all extremist movements that threaten international peace and security.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“My delegation welcomes today's discussion because we are convinced that the active promotion of the culture of peace and dialogue among civilizations, in which cultural diversity is respected and encouraged, should prove to be a fundamental value governing relations between States. In the first decade of the twenty-first century, armed conflict, terrorism and the most serious violations of human rights - including genocide and crimes against humanity - have exacerbated suspicion and fear among various societies. Misperceptions, ignorance and prejudice often lead to acts of violence that threaten international coexistence. That is why it is essential that we counter stereotypes and false assessments that help to create patterns of hostility and undermine trust among societies and individuals.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We highly appreciate your presence in the Security Council today, Sir, and thank the Government of Lebanon for its initiative of organizing this important meeting of the Council, at which we have the opportunity to reflect on a topic that is and should be of particular importance to the Organization. The great majority of Member States have a multi-ethnic makeup that promotes diversity and plurality in contemporary society. All cultures and civilizations without exception make their own contribution to enriching humankind in the sense that respect for and acceptance of religious, ethnic and cultural diversity are essential values that strengthen the purposes and principles set out in the United Nations Charter.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“All those efforts should include greater cooperation by all States in the region with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. I should like to conclude by reiterating Mexico's support for the work of the High Representative. We hope that Bosnia and Herzegovina will succeed in permanently overcoming differences and consolidating a multi-ethnic democratic State in which its citizens can, along with all the citizens of the Balkan region, enjoy a more stable and prosperous future as an integral part of Europe.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“That is why we call once again on State authorities to take stronger action to implement the National War Crimes Prosecution Strategy, the National Justice Sector Reform Strategy and the package of constitutional reforms. We must ensure that the legal framework is compatible with the country's international human rights obligations with respect to equality before the law and non-discrimination. In that respect, we hope that efforts to compile information on war crimes not yet in the central database, the investigations concerning the 1,381 cases already presented to the Office of the Chief Prosecutor, and the broadening of legal cooperation agreements with other countries of the region will soon yield results that will make it possible to fight impunity and make progress in the national reconciliation process.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“We consider that the presence of the European Union military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR) continues to be necessary to guarantee the country's security through its support for the Office of the High Representative and other international entities in fulfilling their mandates, and by providing training and assistance to the country's security forces. The international community should continue to support the efforts of the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina to strengthen the rule of law. We regret that, yet again, it has not been possible to achieve the political consensus necessary to implement the provisions of annex 7 of the Dayton Peace Agreement, which provides for the establishment of a comprehensive strategy on the return of refugees and displaced persons.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“That is why we regret the extreme divisionist and nationalist rhetoric of one of the parties, along with its attempts to challenge the activities and mandate of the High Representative and Special Representative of the European Union. We reiterate our call to all political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to redouble their efforts to meet outstanding commitments, such as those relating to refugees and displaced persons, State property and security sector reform. We also call on them to keep open the path of negotiation and dialogue in order to narrow their differences and avoid action that could endanger the country's stability, in particular with a view to the general election to be held in October.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“Bosnia and Herzegovina's strategic rapprochement vis-a-vis the European Union and the development of more fluid cooperative relations with its neighbours are important steps forward in consolidating the country's role on the international stage and in promoting stability in the Balkans. Yet these positive international developments should be accompanied by improved political understanding in the domestic arena. To bring lasting peace and stability to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country's various political forces must intensify their dialogue and understanding and must demonstrate political will to make genuine progress on pending aspects of the peace process.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I too would like to welcome among us Mr. Haris Silajdzie, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina and European Union Special Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to thank them for their statements. The delegation of Mexico welcomes the active participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina as an elected member of the Security Council. This demonstrates the progress that the country has made over the past several years.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“In its deliberations on the issue, the Council must take into account any factor that could have a negative impact on regional peace efforts. Although some situations are more pressing than others, the Council and the international community should address the various elements of the crisis in the region with equal attention. Lastly, we reiterate our gratitude to the Government of Djibouti for its unflagging spirit of cooperation and openness, as well as for its decisive contribution to efforts to establish stability and lasting peace in Somalia and the region.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“We trust that the Eritrean Government will take concrete steps in the framework of the dialogue begun with the Committee, and that the Council and the relevant regional stakeholders will take advantage of the new conditions to promote and facilitate a substantial convergence that will facilitate the peaceful resolution of the current dispute with Djibouti. We hope that the Government of Eritrea will meet the expectations that have been raised and seize the opportunity to commit itself to a constructive relationship with the international community. In addition, given the complex situation of instability in the region, my delegation reiterates the need for a coherent and comprehensive approach to the situation on the Horn of Africa.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“We urge Eritrean Government authorities to send clear signals of their willingness to cooperate on this issue, bearing in mind Eritrea's obligation as a Member of the United Nations to comply with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. Moreover, we View as positive the willingness of Eritrean officials to engage in more constructive communication, as demonstrated during my visit to that country at the helm of the sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009), on Somalia and Eritrea.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“My delegation will closely follow the development of the situation in the region, because we are convinced that the only viable option for resolving the various current crises and disputes is dialogue and cooperation between the countries of the region with the international community, as well as through respect for the efforts of the United Nations and the decisions of the Security Council. On the specific issue of the territorial dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea, we believe that efforts should be pursued to open a constructive dialogue between the parties and to facilitate the work and good offices of the Secretary-General. We appreciate the parties' continued avoidance of the use of force.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the presence of President Ismail Omar Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti. We welcome his initiative to address the Security Council. We feel that it is extremely valuable for the Security Council to obtain directly from the region's leaders the information and inputs it needs to shape its views and properly assess situations as complicated as the one that the Horn of Africa is facing. That has been the case today with the analysis presented by President Guelleh.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“I can state now that the visit enabled us to establish positive and constructive dialogue with each of the regional actors, in accordance with the Committee's mandate, as well as to observe the outstanding work that the United Nations is carrying out in the field in the face of the major challenge that Somalia poses for the international community.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“The purpose of the visit was to disseminate information about the sanctions regime, to facilitate the work of the Committee's Monitoring Group, and to address specific issues related to the arms embargo and sanctions targeted against entities and individuals, inviting all involved Governments to cooperate with the Committee and the Security Council. In the next few weeks, I will be presenting a report to the Committee on my visit to the region, which will be included in the report I submit every four months to the Security Council.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“In that regard, we are pleased to note the willingness demonstrated by the Transitional Federal Government, the World Food Programme and the United Nations country team in Somalia to look into aspects pertaining to their functions referred to in the annual report of the Committee's Monitoring Group (S/2010/91). Both the Committee and the Monitoring Group are fully prepared to cooperate with these investigations and interested in their conclusions. In the context of this cooperation, I recently led a visit to the Horn of Africa in my capacity of Chairman of the sanctions Committee, as recommended by that Committee.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“We call on the parties to immediately cease attacks, avoid situations that indiscriminately affect the civilian population, and allow access to and the delivery of humanitarian assistance. In addition, we are especially concerned about reports of increased recruitment and use of child soldiers by armed groups in Somalia. We urge all parties to free all child soldiers in their ranks and to ensure that they return to their home communities. We also commend all the efforts of the Federal Transitional Government to address this alarming recruitment situation. In the context of the sanctions Committee on Somalia and Eritrea, my delegation reiterates its belief that, used coherently and incrementally, arms embargos and targeted sanctions regimens are valuable tools that can benefit the peace process as a whole.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“We also believe that, as an essential tool for combating piracy, the strengthening of national capacities should take priority over the establishment of international tribunals. We join others in condemning attacks against AMISOM. and the humanitarian workers of United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations. Such attacks have led to a reduction in assistance efforts and impede the access of vulnerable groups to basic needs and the nutrition needed to survive. Given the serious insecurity we see on the ground and its regrettable impact on the civilian population, we reiterate our commitment to full respect for international humanitarian law and human rights.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“We believe that generating coast guard capacity in Somalia and the countries of the region should continue to be an essential goal, without ignoring the clear need and strategic value of prioritizing efforts on the ground to tackle the root causes of this phenomenon. In that regard, the dialogue focused on greater cooperation and cooperation among officials of the various Somali regions is a great step forward. With regard to the recent adoption of resolution 1918 (2010), we look forward to the Security Council's consideration of options with regard to possible justice mechanisms with respect to piracy. My delegation believes that the international community should endeavour to prioritize capacity-building for international judicial systems so that they can investigate and try perpetrators of piracy in Somalia.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate our support for the incremental approach to the deployment of the United Nations presence in Mogadishu. We commend the efforts of all the Organization's agencies involved in that regard. We trust that efforts in the political and security sectors will produce the results necessary to achieve greater progress. With regard to the issue of combating piracy and armed robbery, we acknowledge the efforts of the European Union, NATO, Combined Task Force 151 and the international presence. In coordination with the Transitional Federal Government, they are confronting these threats to the economy and security of the region.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“In that regard, we believe that the agreement between the Transitional Federal Government and the Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama'a political faction that was signed under the auspices of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia has set an important precedent for dialogue among all factions and armed groups in the context of the Djibouti Agreement. The Agreement and the conclusion of Somalia's constitution-making process are essential steps towards consolidating and legitimizing the Government. We believe that the meeting of the Contact Group held in Cairo in April and the high-level Istanbul Conference on Somalia's reconstruction and development, which is to be held from 21 to 22 May, will contribute to efforts to draft an international community strategy for Somalia that is more coherent and coordinated and led by the United Nations.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“We commend the efforts of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the commitment of Uganda and Burundi to deterring attacks by armed groups and achieving basic levels of stability in key sites around the country. We are certain that support for the Transitional Federal Government in comprehensively reforming the security sector is the only viable way of ensuring the stability that Somalia and its people so urgently need. We commend the work of the Joint Security Committee on devising a development strategy for the security sector. We also acknowledge the progress made in the training of military and police personnel. Moreover, we agree with the joint security sector assessment that reforming the sector should be based on a firm political pillar and include the promotion of good governance, transparency and accountability.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome Mr. Abdurahman Ibrahim, First Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, and his delegation, as well as Ambassador Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union. We listened very carefully to their briefings. We once again appreciate the valuable information provided by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ahmedou Ould Abdallah. We acknowledge his commitment and that of his office to carrying out their arduous task. We are concerned that, in spite of the efforts of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, assisted by the international community, the security situation in that country continues to be highly volatile.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“On 14 April we held an unofficial meeting with representatives of Member States that have not yet submitted their first reports to the Committee, in order to invite them to do so. I would like to continue to deal with this issue and hold bilateral dialogue with them in order to strengthen the resolution 1540 (2004) regime. Finally, I would like to report that the Committee has streamlined its work methods, aiming to hold monthly meetings and as many meetings of its four working groups as necessary, to guide and review the work of the Expert Group. It is my intention to continue that practice.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“As Chairman, I also participated in the non-proliferation meeting in Moscow, which examined, from the perspectives of the past and the future, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in the framework of the preparations for the Review Conference of the Parties to the NPT that is now under way. I also took the opportunity to present the requirements of resolution 1540 (2004) as a mechanism for strengthening the non-proliferation regime. I was accompanied by the coordinator of the Expert Group, and we were able to hold a meeting with the relevant 10-35734 authorities of the Russian Federation. All the outreach activities that the Committee participated in are listed in the report; in the interests of brevity, I will not read them out now.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source