YouSaid · the spoken record

Hoang Chi Trung

lines on the record: 191
first: 2007-05-22
most recent: 2009-11-25
sittings or episodes: 33
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“Together with other collective efforts to assist countries emerging from conflict to achieve a steady state of stability, peacekeeping has proven to be a versatile tool and a credible mechanism to deter or reverse conflicts and has accumulated a good track record of legitimacy when deployed appropriately. Since the beginning of the new millennium, however, contemporary peacekeeping has faced one of the most critical moments in its history as a result of the evolving demands for complex and multidimensional mandates, the sheer overstretch of authorized troop and police availability and capability, the changing nature of conflicts and the increasingly unpredictable security environment for peacekeepers.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“First of all, I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate. I thank Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and Ms. Susana Malcorra, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support, for their presentations and introduction of some preliminary findings and proposals under the New Horizon initiative for United Nations peacekeeping. Peacekeeping operations have beyond a doubt established a niche role in the spectrum of options available for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“In that connection, my delegation shares the view that there is a need to develop effective strategic oversight with a view to improving the preparation, planning, monitoring and evaluation of United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“Given the widening gap between the increased demand and diversification of mandated activities, on the one hand, and existing resources and capacities, on the other, my delegation strongly supports efforts aimed at enhancing the Organization's ability to effectively and efficiently manage peacekeeping operations across all related phases of planning, establishing, deploying, conducting and terminating mission mandates. We commend the efforts undertaken by the Secretariat along those lines and wish to reiterate that any initiative to be taken should work to ensure the greatest degree of unity of command, lines of accountability, integration of efforts and the safety and security of United Nations peacekeepers.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“We wish to reaffirm our strong support for the efforts and initiatives to make peacekeeping operations more effective and more efficient. It is our conviction that the establishment and deployment of peacekeeping missions should strictly observe the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the basic principles that have evolved to govern peacekeeping, namely, the consent of the parties concerned, the non-use of force except in self- defence, and impartiality. In a broader context, the success, credibility and effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping operations continue to rest upon respect for the fundamental principles of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all States and non-intervention in matters that are essentially within their domestic jurisdiction.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“Most fundamental of all, it is required to address the related challenges of personnel management, logistical support, quality assurance, oversight and political engagement, as well as the durability of the political commitment of national stakeholders, the burden-sharing of the international community and the efficiency of coordination among a number of United Nations agencies. Furthermore, the abrupt surge in the number, scope and size of peacekeeping operations and in the demand for them has also exposed questions such as how to better reconcile the confluence of local peacekeeping and conflict prevention and resolution, preventive diplomacy, peacemaking and peacebuilding within the collective framework of preventing the recurrence of conflict and ensuring a smooth transition to durable peace, security and sustainable development.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“We too wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate. We also thank Under-Secretaries-General Alain Le Roy and Susana Malcorra and Special Representative Hedi Annabi for their respective statements. We also join previous speakers in expressing the best of wishes to Ambassador Butagira in his new responsibilities. Viet Nam associates itself with the statement to be made later by the representative of the Kingdom of Morocco on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. The cumulative complexity of protracted conflicts and hot spots has overstretched the capacity of the United Nations in the area of peacekeeping. There has also been a drastic change in the environment in which peacekeeping operations are deployed. Peacekeeping is now confronted with a number of challenges.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“They must also be in conformity with relevant United Nations resolutions and international law, including humanitarian and human rights law.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“Therefore, my delegation wished to stress the need for the international community, with the cooperation of the United Nations and the African Union, to engage more actively in Somalia with a view to developing an integrated and comprehensive approach in the interests of peace, stability and development in that country. We also support the request of the TFG, as reflected in the letter of 9 December 2008 from the President of Somalia for further assistance from the international community in combating the scourge of piracy. By way of conclusion, my delegation wishes to emphasize that any action or measure taken in relation to Somalia, including fighting piracy, must respect fully the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“We commend the initiatives undertaken by many countries and regional and international organizations to counter piracy in Somalia pursuant to those resolutions. It is our conviction, however, that the problems of piracy and the lawlessness at sea off the coast of Somalia will not be solved if their root cause - lack of peace and stability in the country since 1991 - is not squarely dealt with. Piracy and armed robbery in the waters off the coast of Somalia exacerbate the situation in the country, which is a threat to international peace and security.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“In view of the gravity of the problems of piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia, the Security Council has devoted much attention to finding ways and means to address those grave threats to the security of international maritime navigation in the region, including the delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Somalia. Two resolutions that introduced a number of measures to combat those criminal activities have been adopted by the Council in the last six months. Viet Nam strongly condemns all acts of piracy and armed robbery against vessels at sea, including those in the waters off the coast of Somalia. We have engaged constructively in the concerted efforts of the Security Council in that regard.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“Without any doubt, the primary responsibility for resolving the political and humanitarian crisis rests with the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the Somalis themselves. However, we believe the international community could, and should, focus their efforts on the political and security fronts, in which the establishment of a unity Government and a safe and secure environment for it to function in is the key to lasting peace and stability in Somalia. In that regard, we call upon the leaders of the TFG to make serious efforts to work together towards the strengthening and enlarging of the transitional federal institutions. We also urge all other Somali stakeholders to renounce violence and to join the Djibouti peace process, so that Somalia will soon be able to stabilize itself for the sake of the Somali people.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“At the outset, Sir, on behalf of the Vietnamese delegation, I would like to thank you for chairing this important meeting. We acknowledge the presence of the high-ranking officials around the table and in the Chamber. My delegation wishes to welcome in particular the Foreign Minister of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia. We also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive presentation on the situation in Somalia. On a number of occasions, my delegation has expressed its deep concern about the worsening political, security and humanitarian crisis in that war- torn country. In fact, there are ample reasons to believe that there is a very close linkage between security, reconciliation and humanitarian aid. In our view, what is now needed in Somalia is simultaneous action on both the political and the security fronts.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“We too have the honour to give an explanation of our vote. We have voted in favour of the resolution on the basis of the request made to the Security Council by Somalia with respect to support for the countries of the region in efforts to suppress piracy in the waters off the coast of Somalia. We wish to reaffirm that the resolution is aimed at ensuring respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia and promoting safe and uninterrupted maritime navigation in the area. The measures taken under the resolution must be consistent with relevant international treaties and must not be considered as establishing customary international law.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“We hope that the coming meeting of the Quartet in Moscow will provide greater impetus to move the Middle East peace process further ahead on all tracks. In conclusion, my country wishes to reaffirm its unwavering support for a just and comprehensive solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and for the realization by the Palestinian people of their inalienable rights, including their right to self- determination and sovereignty in an independent and sovereign State, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“Further concerted efforts should be made to achieve more tangible improvements on the ground on the basis of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, including resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 425 (1978), 1397 (2002) and 1515 (2003), the principle of land for peace, the Madrid terms of reference adopted at the Peace Conference on the Middle East, the Arab Peace Initiative, the Road Map to Mideast Peace and the Annapolis outcome. We support the efforts of the United Nations, the Quartet, the League of Arab States, regional countries and the international community to help realize the two-State vision and to reach a just and comprehensive solution in the Middle East. In this connection, we welcome the meeting of the Quartet and the League of Arab States held yesterday on the compound of the United Nations.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“We are fully convinced that all the parties concerned must combine efforts and exert genuine political will to keep the peace process on track and avoid repeating past scenarios where attempts would boost optimism only to lead to another crushing letdown. At this defining moment when the prospects for a regional peace are growing and hopes for a peaceful settlement of the Israel-Palestine conflict have re-emerged, we urge all parties to exercise utmost restraint and refrain from any step or statement which may undermine the peace process and prejudice the final status negotiations.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“There are, therefore, enough reasons to be hopeful that these positive developments could eventually crystallize into an enabling environment of mutual trust and peaceful coexistence, in which all nations in the region could share the peace dividends. It would also enable the vision of an independent and viable State of Palestine side by side in harmony with its neighbours to be materialized. My delegation remains cognizant of the fact that such progress, although doubly prized in light of the difficult situation in the past two years, may have little effect unless it is further consolidated into concrete determination and the commitment of Israel and Palestine to satisfactorily and peacefully address issues of common interests across various political, security, socio-economic, human rights and humanitarian domains.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“We are also witness to the strong support of the international community at a series of international conferences in Paris, Bethlehem, London and Berlin for the development of a viable Palestinian State. It is also worth noting the tangible progress reached between Israel and relevant parties on matters of mutual concerns, the homegrown efforts undertaken by the Palestinian Authority to proceed with preparations for its statehood, and the proactive mediation efforts of the Quartet, the Leagues of Arab States and regional countries. There are various favourable developments in the region as well, such as the indirect talks between Syria and Israel, promising steps in the Lebanese-Israeli dialogue and the normalization of relations between Lebanon and Syria, as well as growing stability in Lebanon since the signing of the Doha Agreement.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“Over the last two decades or so, we have seen so much hope and so many expectations, but also so much frustration and despair. In the meantime, the Palestinians continue to live with so much suffering under the illegal occupation of Israel. The Middle East peace process now again faces renewed opportunities and challenges. At this critical juncture, my delegation is particularly heartened by the current surge in diplomacy for a peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine. It is amply demonstrated by the continued commitments of both Israel and Palestine to negotiations on final status issues guided by the Annapolis Joint Understanding and the Road Map.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“On behalf of the Vietnamese delegation, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting on the situation in the Middle East. This meeting once again demonstrates our joint commitment to addressing a very important issue of international peace and security, namely the question of Palestine. I also wish to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his statement. The Middle East peace process began 17 years ago in Madrid on the basis of United Nations resolutions and the principle of land for peace. It was launched officially between the Palestinian and Israeli parties 15 years ago in Washington, with the signing of the Oslo Accords, and was revitalized once again with so much hope and so many expectations last November in Annapolis.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“My delegation is not discouraged by the fact that the Working Group has not been able to finalize its work in terms of a Council resolution on the residual mechanism. That shows how complicated the issue is and that members of the Council are committed to ensuring thorough discussion of the issue. Finally, let me reiterate our firm commitment to working constructively with other members of the Council to ensure a smooth and effective completion of the Tribunals' work.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source
“We express, however, our concerns over the cases for which cooperation has been insufficient, as mentioned in the Tribunals' reports. The Vietnamese delegation is of the View that determined efforts on the residual mechanism and its functions will help to ensure the success of the Tribunals' completion strategies. We need to have the residual mechanism in place and ready to operate when the Tribunals close their doors so that impunity is not allowed and the legacy of the Tribunals will be protected. My delegation, therefore, appreciates the work done in 2008 by the informal Working Group of the Council on the international criminal tribunals under the chairmanship of Belgium. We also welcome the inputs provided by the Tribunals to facilitate the discussions of the Working Group.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source
“We share the assessment of the Tribunals that it is important to have adequate measures to retain the Tribunals' qualified judges and staff. We also believe that, besides trying to improve the expeditiousness of the Tribunals' proceedings, further efforts should be made to refer cases to national jurisdictions. Viet Nam will continue to join other members of the Council in efforts to render necessary support to the Tribunals for the achievement of their completion strategies. International cooperation plays a crucial role in the fulfilment of the Tribunals' mandates, particularly in the apprehension of the remaining fugitives. My delegation notes with appreciation the efforts of the Tribunals to obtain the cooperation of States and organizations involved in cases, as well as the cooperation already shown to the Tribunals.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source
“My delegation wishes to thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of the two International Criminal Tribunals, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), for their briefings before the Council on the activities that the two Tribunals have undertaken in the last six months to implement their completion strategies, pursuant to resolutions 1503 (2003) and 1534 (2004). We take note of the reports of the Tribunals in this regard. The reports of both Tribunals show that they will be facing challenging workloads in the coming two years. Although both Tribunals have made efforts to speed up trials, it seems that neither will be able to meet the timelines set by the Security Council for the completion of their work.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source
“Efforts have been made to strengthen our counter-terrorism legal framework and enforcement capacities, raise the awareness of the people and coordinate policies and activities with countries in the region, in particular in the framework of the Regional Forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and within ASEAN cooperative programmes. In conclusion, my delegation wishes to take this opportunity to renew our commitment to the common cause against international terrorism and expresses our full support for the statement that the President of the Council will pronounce on behalf of the Council later today.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“In this context, my delegation deems it very pertinent to recall the agreement reached by Member States in General Assembly resolution 60/288, in launching the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy: "to do all they can to resolve conflict, end foreign occupation, confront oppression, eradicate poverty, promote sustained economic growth, sustainable development, global prosperity, good governance, human rights for all and rule of law, improve intercultural understanding and ensure respect for all religions, religious values, beliefs and cultures". (General Assembly resolution 60/288, lastpreambular paragraph) In Viet Nam, terrorism is a crime punishable under the criminal code. Combating criminal offences, including terrorism and related crimes, is among the priorities of the Government of Viet Nam.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“The Security Council has consistently condemned terrorist acts and called for international cooperation in fighting terrorism, including through bringing perpetrators of terrorist acts to justice and providing technical assistance to States that request it. While recognizing the importance of those measures, my country is fully convinced that it is equally important for each State and the international community as a whole to address the root causes of international terrorism. Political, economic and social inequalities, double standards, selectivity and the use of force in international affairs all create conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“The Security Council, undertaking its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, has adopted a number of resolutions and established several subsidiary mechanisms aimed at strengthening the international fight against terrorism. My delegation recognizes the significance of the Council's counter-terrorism resolutions and the importance of the work being carried out by the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1373 (2001), 1267 (1999) and 1540 (2004). Viet Nam attaches great importance to the implementation of those resolutions and the improvement of the three Committees' working methods and procedures. Much attention and many efforts and resources have been dedicated to the fight against terrorism, and yet terrorism persists and manifests itself in worrying developments.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“It goes without saying that the primary responsibility falls on every State to formulate and to implement appropriate policies and measures to protect its people from the terrorist scourge. Counter-terrorism efforts, however, can not be successful unless States cooperate and coordinate with each other, for terrorism is a global phenomenon and no country can feel immune from it. Viet Nam supports the United Nations playing a leading role in the international fight against terrorism, in which all measures taken must be in compliance with international law, particularly the principles of national sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of States. We once again reaffirm our support for the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and call for its full implementation.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“International terrorism continues to be one of the serious threats to international peace and security. It constitutes a flagrant violation of international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law, endangers the territorial integrity and stability of States, has adverse consequences for economic and social development and destroys the infrastructure of States. Viet Nam joins the international community in condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, the most recent of which were the tragic attacks in Mumbai, India, just a week ago. We wish to express once again our most profound condolences and sympathy to the Indian people and Government and the families of the victims of those heinous crimes.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“Let me first express our appreciation of Croatia's initiative in organizing this thematic debate. We welcome in particular your presence in New York, Mr. President, to preside over this meeting. It demonstrates your country's strong dedication to the work of the Security Council, as well as to the common efforts of the United Nations to combat the scourge of international terrorism. In view of the fact that terrorist attacks continue to inflict death and injury on innocent people around the world, this open debate provides another chance for the Member States of the United Nations to manifest their determination and solidarity in the fight against international terrorism and, more importantly, to contribute their views on what could be improved in terms of concrete actions.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“Finally, we are of the view that better coordination and cooperation between the United Nations missions in the subregion - the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad - will have help to improve the humanitarian situation in Chad and in the Sudan. The root causes of the conflict and their concomitant humanitarian disasters must be addressed by reviving the political process, encouraging national reconciliation and promoting socio-economic development in both Chad and the Sudan.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“This momentum of cooperation should be further encouraged. Viet Nam highly appreciates the efforts made by the humanitarian community, especially the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, in cooperating with the respective Governments of Chad and the Sudan to improve the humanitarian situation in the subregion. In this connection, we commend the visit by Under-Secretary- General Holmes to Chad and the Sudan in November. We welcome the launching on 20 November of the United Nations work plan for the Sudan and call on the international community and donors to respond actively and to extend the resources necessary to expedite the plan's implementation.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“We urge all parties concerned to fully respect international humanitarian law and ensure the safety of United Nations staff and humanitarian workers. Viet Nam welcomes the improvement in relations between Chad and the Sudan, especially the recent exchange of ambassadors between the two countries. We hope that this will be a major contribution to the consolidation and improvement of the security and humanitarian situation in the subregion. We take positive note of the Sudanese Government's 17 November extension of the moratorium on fast-track procedures for humanitarian workers in Darfur until 31 January 2010. We believe that this step will help to enhance the delivery of much-needed humanitarian assistance to the affected population in the region and facilitate humanitarian operations.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“We wish to thank Mr. John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for his comprehensive briefing. We are also very grateful to the Permanent Representative of Chad for his statement. My delegation shares the concerns expressed about the grave situation in Chad and the Sudan, especially the plight of the affected population in Darfur, where 4.5 million people still live in dire need of humanitarian assistance. The sexual and gender- based violence against women in Chad and the Sudan is also alarming. We are particularly concerned about the banditry, carjacking and armed attacks on relief workers in Darfur. We categorically condemn all those violent acts against relief workers in Darfur and support investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“The United Nations and the international community should intensify assistance to facilitate and consolidate these fragile developments. We would, therefore, caution against the imposition of unduly coercive measures which may further complicate the situation in Darfur. By way of conclusion, we would like to call for further cooperation between the Government of the Sudan and other parties to the conflict in Darfur, including the ICC, regional organizations and States interested in the implementation of resolution 1593 (2005).”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“We support the African Union approach, as stipulated in that organization's Peace and Security Council communique dated 21 July 2008, addressing the interlinked issues of combating impunity and promoting peace and reconciliation in a mutually reinforcing manner. We also share the view of the Arab countries, as reflected in the solution package agreed upon by the Arab League and the Government of the Sudan in July 2008. In this respect, we welcome the recent decision of the Government of the Sudan to declare an immediate ceasefire in Darfur; this was a constructive endeavour to promote the peace process. We call on all other parties concerned to join in the ceasefire and participate with good will in the negotiations for a political solution to the Darfur conflict.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“While stressing the need to implement resolution 1593 (2005) in its entirety, my delegation notes that the Government of the Sudan had committed to exercise its jurisdiction through the appointment of special prosecutors, the establishment of special criminal courts and the completion of criminal proceedings against seven cases in 2005. We trust the Government of the Sudan will sustain and step up such national judicial efforts to ensure justice for Victims of gross human rights violations in Darfur. We believe that such an approach would enjoy the broad support of the international community, including the ICC. Viet Nam continues to believe that combating impunity or violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law in Darfur is part of the comprehensive endeavour for peace and national reconciliation in the Sudan.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“My delegation wishes to thank Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for his briefing on the activities of the Court pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). We take note of all the activities carried out by the Prosecutor and his Office, as reflected in his eighth report to the Council. Viet Nam is deeply concerned about the continuing reports of serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law in Darfur. We condemn all attacks aimed at Darfurian civilians, humanitarian personnel and peacekeeping forces. We support the efforts to fully investigate these crimes and bring the perpetrators to justice.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“We firmly believe that a durable and sustainable solution to the issue of Kosovo can and should be achieved on the basis of a decision to be worked out under the leadership of the Security Council, a decision that would fully comply with the norms of international law and be acceptable to both Belgrade and Pristina, thus contributing to peace, security and stability in the Balkan region and in Europe as a whole.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“We share the Secretary-General's view that the EU's Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo should be neutral 08-6204] and impartial and that it should act strictly within the framework of the mandate entrusted to it by the United Nations and in conformity with resolution 1244 (1999). At this critical juncture, we wish to call on Belgrade and the representatives of all of Kosovo's communities to actively engage in a good-faith dialogue with a view to ensuring the rights of all communities in Kosovo and facilitating the return of refugees and internally displaced persons.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“We also welcome the Secretary- General's intention to conduct further consultations with the concerned parties with regard to carrying out the temporary arrangements put forth in his report. It is our view that any actions with regard to UNMIK or a changing in the format of the international presence in Kosovo are possible only if they are in line with the framework of resolution 1244 (1999) and on the basis ofa decision to be arrived at by the Security Council. My delegation welcomes the Secretary-General's report and commends his effort to adapt UNMIK to a changed reality and to address the current and emerging operational requirements in Kosovo. We also understand the desire of the European Union (EU) to undertake an enhanced operational role in Kosovo in the area of rule of law.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“My delegation joins others in thanking the Secretary- General for his report (S/2008/692). We also thank Mr. Zannier, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his informative briefing. My delegation welcomes the participation of His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremic', Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and Mr. Skender Hyseni. Taking into account the prevailing circumstances and the substantially changed situation in Kosovo, my delegation welcomes the six-point plan reached between Serbia and the United Nations, after a series of dialogues and consultations on the reconfiguration of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“We believe that within its current resource constraints, MONUC should make the most of its deployment and reconfiguration and should better cooperate and coordinate with FARDC to ensure the successful implementation of its mandate, especially in the area of protection of civilians in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“Viet Nam wishes to reiterate its support for the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) and for its discharge of its mandated duties. We also take note of MONUC's efforts in helping to control the recent fighting, in protecting civilians and in improving the capacity of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC). However, we believe there is still room for improvement in MONUC's performance. MONUC should better implement its principal responsibility of civilian protection, especially after its reinforcement in accordance with resolution 1843 (2008).”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“We hold that all stakeholders in the Democratic Republic must renounce violence and military options, seriously revive the Goma process and respond actively to the United Nations security, stabilization and support strategy for the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We commend the good offices efforts by the Secretary-General and leaders of the European Union and the African Union in facilitating the search for a lasting and comprehensive solution. We welcome the outcome of the Nairobi summit, the joint statement of 7 November and the appointment by the Secretary-General of his Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region. We hope that it will help revive the Goma and Nairobi processes.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“We commend the Belgian delegation for their initiative in holding the Arria meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo yesterday, during which deep concerns were expressed at the gravity of the humanitarian situation, especially sexual and gender-based violence and child recruitment. The Goma and Nairobi processes are the sole framework for lasting peace and stability in the subregion. It is our view that the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda should undertake joint confidence-building measures to defuse the current crisis and facilitate the search for a comprehensive political solution to the conflict.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“I wish to thank Assistant Secretary-General Alan Doss for his briefing. My delegation is also very grateful for the presence of the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and for his statement. We welcome the presence of His Excellency the Foreign Minister of Belgium, as well as of the Permanent Representative of Rwanda, at our meeting today. Viet Nam is deeply concerned at the alarming deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is a serious setback in the Nairobi and Goma processes, and the conflict has assumed regional dimensions. We are particularly concerned about the grave atrocities and human rights violations targeting civilians, especially women and children, in the conflict areas.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“If further progress in the political situation and improvements in the humanitarian situation in Somalia are to be achieved, we hold that the United Nations, in coordination with regional organizations, the African Union in particular, should extend the necessary financial, logistical and technical assistance to the TFG. My delegation also supports steps undertaken to achieve the early deployment of an international stabilization force in Somalia, as requested by the TFG and the African Union. In that regard, we welcome the Secretary-General's recent efforts to introduce a detailed plan for such a deployment and to begin identifying and approaching potential contributing Member States and to encourage them to participate in that multinational force.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source