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2008-08-27

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1. “And fourthly, real improvement of the functioning of the Security Council should also include closer consultation with civil society. Improving both the working methods and the composition of the Security Council is not only a question of enhancing the ability of the Council to function effectively. It is a question of its very credibility. In conclusion, I would like to commend all countries which have contributed to developing and strengthening the current practices of the Council. My special appreciation goes to the delegations of Costa Rica, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Singapore and Switzerland - as well as to those of Japan and Slovakia, which successfully chaired the Security Council Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions.”

   2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source

2. “Let me briefly underline some ideas that might be helpful in our discussion. First, the Security Council should further enhance its cooperation with regional organizations, troop- contributing countries, the Secretariat and the entire United Nations system. Secondly, the enlargement of the Council should ensure the balanced representation of all regional groups. In this context we reaffirm our conviction that an additional seat for the Eastern European Group should also be envisaged, due to its substantial enlargement in recent years. Thirdly, we support more active engagement of non-member States, especially countries directly affected by conflict situations, in the work of the Security Council, in particular during the process of preparing draft resolutions, presidential statement and press statements.”

   2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source

3. “Security threats and challenges put at risk fundamental values and principles, as well as the very nature of effective international cooperation. Therefore, only a well- functioning and transparent Security Council can react to crisis situations in a timely manner in order to protect international peace and security. Poland perceives the enhancement of the efficiency and transparency of the Council's work as well as its enlargement as the key issues of Security Council reform. Such reform should be built on the assumption that membership not only grants privileges but, first and foremost, increases responsibilities. We truly believe that all Security Council members, particularly the permanent ones, should defend and secure the fundamental values set out in the Charter. In no way should they undermine them.”

   2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source

4. “Let me start by thanking the presidency for organizing today's open discussion on the working methods of the Security Council. The concept paper prepared by the delegation of Belgium (S/2008/528, annex) and the document annexed to the presidential note of 2006 (S/2006/507) can serve as an excellent basis for our discussion. We would like to underline that it is up to the whole membership of the United Nations - not exclusively Council members - to debate on reform of the Security Council. I hope that today's meeting will create a good opportunity to assess the ongoing efforts to improve the transparency, efficiency and effectiveness of the Council. The world situation is very dynamic, sometimes even turbulent and worrisome.”

   2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source