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Ikouebe

lines on the record: 242
first: 2002-10-11
most recent: 2007-05-21
sittings or episodes: 37
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“The report cites the limited progress in the talks, caused by the apparently irreconcilable positions of the two parties. We express once again our full confidence in Mr. Ahtisaari and hope that he will be able to propose a settlement that will meet the international community's expectations. Apart from these meagre results, it is encouraging to note the positive impact that the question of status has had on the other phase of the political process: the implementation of the standards. At the initiative of the Government of Kosovo, supported by UNMIK - which we commend for its tireless efforts - some positive progress has been made in areas essential for the reconciliation of communities and the establishment of a multi-ethnic society. That progress concerns in particular the 13 priorities defined by UNMIK and the Contact Group.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“At a time when we have every reason to believe that we are close to the finish line, the Security Council must express forcefully its condemnation of any unilateral act or any threat or use of violence that could undermine the political process that Mr. Ahtisaari has led with much effort. We should also deplore the fact that the Serb leaders in Kosovo have chosen to remain on the sidelines of the political process by being absent from the workings of the Provisional Institutions in Kosovo. As stressed by the Secretary-General, whatever the outcome of the settlement of Kosovo's future status, Serbs and Albanians must find common solutions to the problems that they share, which arise in relation to services that must be provided to all, without distinction.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“Riicker, it has to be noted that we are at a crossroads after seven years of interim administration and provisional status. Action without delay appears to be an urgent necessity. We await with great interest the submission of the settlement proposal, which Mr. Ahtisaari had to defer on 10 November in order to take into account the parliamentary elections planned by Belgrade for 21 January. In the light of the situation described in the Secretary-General's report, it is important not to delay this process any further as that would lead to obvious risks, including the resurgence of violence carried out by armed groups whose only objective is to exploit potential frustrations.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“Mr. Ikouebe (Congo) (spoke in French): My delegation also welcomes the representative of Serbia and the Prime Minister of the Provisional Institutions in Kosovo. In appointing Mr. Ahtisaari to lead the negotiations on the status of Kosovo, the Secretary- General, with the support of the Security Council and international community, sought to establish a political process that would eventually lead Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo to live together within a multi-ethnic society. Aware of what is at stake here, given the stability of the whole region, Congo associated itself with the Contact Group's appeal to complete negotiations by the end of 2006. Today, in the light of the comments made by the Secretary-General and with the additional information provided by Mr.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“President, it is on the basis of that conviction that my delegation supports the contents of the draft presidential statement prepared by your delegation.”
2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source
“Today it is clear to all that there can be no military solution to this 60-year-old conflict, whose ramifications threaten to engulf an already destabilized region. We thus call for the convening, in the coming months, of an international conference aimed at revitalizing prospects for a comprehensive, just and lasting solution leading to the coexistence of two States - Israel and Palestine - in accordance with the Vision set out in the Quartet Road Map, which was endorsed by the Security Council. We expect the main protagonists henceforth to display the greatest restraint by refraining from Violence and from any unilateral acts that could compromise preparations for the proposed international conference, for it is ultimately up to the parties to make the final decision. Mr.”
2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source
“In order for those goals to be attained, such an initiative must break new ground by ensuring that all regional actors are deeply involved. We must recognize the interaction and interconnection among the various crises in the Middle East: the conflict in Palestine, the crisis in Iraq and the crisis in Lebanon. There is a need, therefore, for a comprehensive approach involving contributions on the part of all neighbouring States in the quest for lasting solutions. We urge the involvement of all regional actors that could help to ease tensions, and we believe that the positive role played by the League of Arab States should be taken into account. The outcome of the meeting held last weekend is testimony of the firm will of the Arab States to find a political solution.”
2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source
“Specifically, the Council must unambiguously and firmly support the idea of convening promptly an international conference aimed at putting back on track the measures advocated within the framework of the agreed comprehensive settlement. Such an initiative must involve careful preparations. In that context, we reaffirm the key role of the Quartet in the resumption of the process. We reaffirm also the validity of all painstakingly negotiated international documents and instruments, such as the relevant United Nations resolutions, the Oslo accords, the terms of reference of the Madrid Conference, the Quartet Road Map and the Arab Peace Initiative. In this context, the principle of land for peace remains fundamental.”
2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source
“On the contrary, given the critical situation we are facing, in which any acceptance of the status quo or paralysis would be intolerable and unacceptable, it appears that the time is ripe for the Council to give fresh impetus to the peace process, which, tragically, has been at a standstill for several months. The strong message that the Council, in its capacity as the primary body entrusted with the maintenance of international peace and security, must send today to the international community as a whole, and primarily to the main protagonists in the conflict, is that of our clearly expressed will that there be an immediate and unconditional resumption of negotiations leading to a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.”
2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source
“Mr. Ikouebe (Congo) (spoke in French): I should like at the outset, Mr. President, to welcome your well- advised and very timely initiative to convene this ministerial-level meeting. We welcome also the fact that this debate is taking place under the presidency of Qatar - your country - which is playing a stabilizing role in the region. I should like also to thank the Secretariat for the relevant information and analyses which it has made available to us, and the Secretary- General for his outstanding presentation this morning. In my delegation's View, we cannot have yet another debate in this forum that leads only to fruitless discussions.”
2006-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5584 (2006) · source
“In this regard, respect for the arms embargo constitutes significant proof of their commitment to the restoration of peace in Somalia.”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5579 (2006) · source
“In particular, I am thankful to the delegation of the United States of America, which joined the three African countries members of the Council in sponsoring the text, so important for Africa. With the adoption of this text, IGAD will be in a position to deploy a training and protection force, whose purpose has been and remains to restore peace in Somalia, to assist in the dialogue among all parties and to support commitments already undertaken, particularly in the Khartoum talks. As everyone knows, the African Union recognizes the transitional federal institutions, but it encourages dialogue between those institutions and the Union of Islamic Courts. Finally, we invite all States, in particular neighbouring countries, to strictly respect this 06-6448] resolution.”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5579 (2006) · source
“Mr. Ikouebe (Congo) (spoke in French): I welcome the Security Council's adoption today of this resolution, which supports the efforts under way for quite some time now by the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to bring peace back to Somalia. For years now, that country has felt abandoned by the international community. Last week again, in Abuja, the Prime Minister of Somalia asked his peers, the African leaders, to do everything in their power to ensure that the Council would adopt the draft resolution being negotiated at that time in New York. I welcome the fact that the Council has adopted this text unanimously.”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5579 (2006) · source
“My delegation very much believes in the virtues of negotiation. I would like to conclude with an anecdote. Several months ago, a delegation that we believe to be friendly warned us that the Council had before it an unacceptable draft resolution. We responded that it was possible to improve the text. The reply to us was that that was impossible and that it should not be improved. I said, in turn, that they were talking to the wrong person, because my Government pays me to negotiate. I mention that just to illustrate that we truly believe in the virtues of dialogue without preconditions. For if all draft resolutions submitted to the Council were perfect from the very outset, we would have nothing more to do in either the Chamber or anywhere else. I therefore call upon all actors to give up all of their prejudices and truly begin dialogue.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“The representative of that country also told us that Syria was not part of the problem, but rather a part of the solution. We should encourage Syria. I also wish to note that there have been some stirrings in the Middle East region with regard to another crisis, namely, the situation in Iraq. Meetings between leaders of the region have been announced in an effort to consider how to stabilize the situation. I believe that those are all developments that we should encourage. Other stakeholders who are not necessarily part of the region could also join in those efforts. We believe that those are signs that must be resolutely encouraged and followed up. I have told the Council that my delegation's view is somewhat naive, because realism in the course of the last 60 years has brought the situation to a deadlock.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“Furthermore, we call on those democratically elected Palestinian leaders to abide by the rules of the game by accepting all previously concluded agreements. We also thank the Arab leaders for sending another positive signal when they committed themselves recently to assisting the Palestinian people, which has been hard hit by sanctions and other restrictions. We would also like to welcome the announcement made a few weeks ago by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert that he is prepared to hold discussions with President Abbas. Moreover, we must explore and encourage every possibility to involve all the main regional stakeholders in the various peace processes under way. Here in the Chamber a few days ago, one of those stakeholders - Syria, if I may refer to it by name - clearly indicated to us its willingness to contribute to the search for peace.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“Other initiatives have also been tried. Given the impasse, what should be done? The first thing that needs to be done is to implement decisions already taken. The crux of the whole tragedy is that we fail to implement our own decisions. Today, however, I want to be somewhat naive and cling to an approach that stresses certain positive signals that should be encouraged. The first of those signals are the attempts, sometimes desperate, of the Palestinian leaders to establish a government of national unity that would allow the situation to be resolved. In our view, the current deadlock punishes the people. We should not give the impression that the international community is trying to punish the Palestinian people for freely exercising its right to democracy by electing its own leaders.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“Instead, the opposite would seem to be true, and yet that is not because the international community has not sought to advance the concrete modalities of a settlement to the crisis that would rule out any use of violence. I would refer to certain approaches that have been repeatedly taken in the past, such as recourse to international law, including international humanitarian law; resolutions of the United Nations; the principles of the Madrid conference; and the Road Map drawn up by the Quartet, with its generous vision of two States. Unfortunately, the second of those two States, Palestine, has yet to see the light of day, which only exacerbates frustrations and tension. I would also refer to the Arab peace initiative announced in Beirut in 2002. In particular, I restate its generous offer of an exchange of land for peace.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“Mr. Ikouebe (Congo) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset to thank Mr. Gambari for his briefing on a situation that continues to deteriorate. The news concerning Lebanon that he announced earlier was not at all reassuring. I, too, condemn the assassination of Minister Gemayal and offer his family and the Government of Lebanon my sincere condolences. I believe that this tragic event should not prevent us from encouraging the inter-Lebanese dialogue and, in particular, from combating impunity. We are holding yet another meeting today, and some would say that we shall merely be making more statements, but that is simply because there seems to be no definitive solution on the horizon.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“If we are not able to make a clear statement on such a serious situation - which is repeated regularly and with complete impunity - it will subsequently be very difficult to try to include delegations like my own in decision-making here, which is often contentious and unilateral, on issues that are sometimes less worrying and less urgent for the international community.”
2006-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5565 (2006) · source
“Mr. Ikouebe (Congo) (spoke in French): I waited to hear the outcome before asking to speak, because my delegation is not accustomed to explain its vote here, particularly when it is a positive vote. But after what has just taken place, I cannot fail to convey to the Council how troubled my delegation is and to express my deep disappointment. If this is the response of this Council to the crimes that have just been committed, then it clearly constitutes an insult to the memory of the victims.”
2006-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5565 (2006) · source
“Thus, in order to avoid confusion in this area, we must ask international, regional and subregional organizations that would wish to contribute to strengthening cooperation with the United Nations to conclude a formal agreement with the Secretary-General in response to the appeal launched by the heads of State at the 2005 summit. "In conclusion, with respect once again to Africa, we warmly welcome resolution 1625 (2005) on strengthening the effectiveness of the Council's role in conflict prevention, in particular in Africa. As current Chairman of the Security Council's Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, Congo fully appreciates the importance of such an instrument. "Lastly, my delegation fully supports the draft presidential statement patiently negotiated and submitted by the President's delegation."”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“In that respect, we share the views of the Secretary-General, who proposes that the Security Council study the question of the scope of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and other intergovernmental organizations and assess the extent to which they choose to identify themselves either as regional organizations acting under Chapter VIII of the Charter or as intergovernmental organizations acting under other provisions. "After determining their nature and capacity for action, it would be possible to define their operational scope of action, whereby we would determine the role of each organization.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“We are convinced that regional and subregional organizations that are partners of the United Nations, as well as financial institutions, can play a major role in establishing an integrated and coordinated approach in that area. That is one of the missions that has been entrusted to the recently established Peacebuilding Commission and in which Africa places great hope. "The challenges we must address in today's debate involve defining the role and determining the nature of the United Nations partner organizations that intervene in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“Africa believes that the transition to a United Nations force fits perfectly into the logic that has prevailed in this type of situation until now. We will not say any more at this stage. We will await the conclusions of the meeting that is under way. "Furthermore, we must point out that, in order to strengthen its capacity for intervention through standby arrangements, the African Union has called for the establishment of five brigades of 3,500 to 5,000 men by the year 2010. The international community should support that initiative, which would set an example for other theatres of operation. "Peacebuilding has a very clear regional dimension.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“Cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in this area manifested itself through, for example, the dispatch of mediators, envoys and special representatives with respect to Burundi, the inter-Congolese dialogue, the international conference on the Great Lakes region and the talks on Darfur. "As regards peacekeeping, the African Union has set up collective mechanisms, such as the Council for Peace and Security, which is meeting at the present time. Subregional organizations, such as the Economic Community of West African States could also benefit from the fulfilling experience. We would like to reaffirm our commitment to a strengthened partnership between the United Nations and the African Union for the management of the crisis in Darfur.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“Likewise, thanks to the help of the United Nations, Central Africa has a subregional centre for human rights and democracy in Yaounde, Cameroon, which helps to promote respect for human rights, mitigate injustices and prevent conflicts in the region. This mechanism fits perfectly into the framework defined by the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa. "We agree with the Secretary-General that regional and subregional organizations could do more in this area, but, unfortunately, they have to face logistical, financial and human-resource difficulties and therefore must continue to rely also on international cooperation. "When it comes to peacemaking, we have also acknowledged that regional and subregional organizations have an important role to play.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“In fact, if we refer to Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter as a basis for operational cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, we have to recognize the important role that regional organizations can play in the area of conflict prevention, peacemaking, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, disarmament, non-proliferation, the protection of civilians and natural disasters. "I will now mention a few of these areas. First of all, with respect to conflict prevention, even though it is basically the prerogative of Member States, we are pleased to note that the African Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the European Union, for example, all have a conflict prevention centre with an early warning system.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“It advocates regular meetings with regional and subregional organizations in order to strengthen cooperation with these organizations in maintaining international peace and security, ensuring if possible that such meetings coincide with high-level meetings held with the heads of regional and other intergovernmental organizations. We are pleased to see that this intention is again taking shape today. "Therefore, we have the heavy responsibility of designing a world order that must respond to a common vision and use complementarities and comparative advantages in a clear division of labour. We agree with the Secretary-General when he says that implementing such a vision will not be easy.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“"This debate fits into the approach that was outlined in the Outcome Document of the 2005 World Summit and stresses the importance of strengthening relationships between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, as indicated in Chapter VIII of the Charter. "There is a need, then, to integrate these new tools of cooperation with a view to greater effectiveness and proximity in order to meet real needs in the area of peace, security and development. "In this respect, the relevance of Security Council resolution 1631 (2005), the first of its kind, adopted on 17 October 2005, is abundantly clear.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“"I am especially grateful that you have proposed for discussion at this meeting a very significant theme for Africa in particular - that is, challenges of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations and other intergovernmental bodies in maintaining international peace and security. "My country has assumed the responsibilities of Chairman of the African Union and, therefore, we are increasingly aware of the need and the importance of such cooperation, which, in some cases, takes the form of a true partnership, such as in Darfur or in Cote d'Ivoire. "I would like to thank the Secretary-General for the excellent report he has just submitted to us. We strongly support the content of this report.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“Mr. Ikouebe (Congo) (spoke in French): Madam President, your counterpart, Minister Rodolphe Adada, was getting ready to take part in today's debate, but he has been detained elsewhere for a meeting the contents of which concern our debate because it is a summit meeting of the African Union's Peace and Security Council on Darfur. Therefore, he has asked me to deliver the following statement: "Madam President, Greece has assumed the presidency of the Security Council for this month with great skill and dexterity, and we see proof of this in the organization of the current meeting to which you have invited the African Union (AU).”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“The ultimate objective would be the consolidation of the national institutions of the Palestinian people living in harmony with the Israeli people. The Security Council should grasp this opportunity to accelerate the march of history in that part of the world. That is how it can credibly endorse the true aspirations of all for durable peace and security.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“The fragile situation leads us to echo the Secretary-General's appeal for all parties scrupulously to respect the cessation of hostilities and for a durable ceasefire to finally be negotiated and established. We also appeal to countries having an influence on the actors in the conflict to energetically exercise that influence in order to consolidate the process under way and promote a lasting peace between Israel, its Arab neighbours and all the peoples in the region. The limits of force have been sufficiently demonstrated so that henceforth the parties can show more interest in the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) and in initiating on a definitive settlement of the Middle East crisis on the basis of the relevant proposals already made.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“It must have a clearly defined mandate so that troop-contributing countries will be able to make the necessary arrangements in full knowledge of the facts. In a context of generalized precariousness, such as that we deplore today, the efforts carried out by the humanitarian workers to assist the wounded populations and to restore the destroyed Lebanese infrastructure deserve our recognition and our support. This is an occasion to express thanks for all forms of aid already granted or pledged by the partners of Lebanon. As regards Africa, we have always expressed our active sympathy for many Lebanese families, who have always been welcome and have found hospitality on our continent, allowing many to recover, socially and economically, from the traumas they endured.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“It also points to the need to assist the Lebanese army in order to facilitate its deployment in the south and in all sectors from which Israeli forces have withdrawn or are in the process of withdrawing. The successful deployment of the Lebanese army is one of the keys to stabilization of the situation at the Israeli-Lebanese border, one of the most sensitive theatres of operation of the Middle East. Thus, we cannot but encourage the effective deployment, in keeping with the commitments undertaken by all parties. What is more, the fragility of the situation and the risk of things getting out of control, with incalculable consequences, necessitate the rapid deployment of a strengthened UNIFIL.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“More than ever, the prerogatives of the Palestinian Authority need to be restored so that it can play the role we expect in the process of implementing the road map, particularly taking into account the principle of land for peace, with the resolute support of the Quartet, the cooperation of regional organizations such as the League of Arab States, and the full engagement of the United Nations. Certainly the surprise attack on 19 August by an Israeli commando against Hizbollah positions in the Bekaa valley - apparently to prevent the resupply of weapons - shows, if it was necessary, both the precariousness of the situation and how urgent it is to deploy a strengthened United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“The cycle of Violence has reached a critical threshold with, on the one hand, the sophistication of the arms used by the militias - which not only reduces the chances of the implementation of resolution 1559 (2004) but also makes Israeli territory far more vulnerable than before - and, on the other hand, the risky strategy of targeted assassinations and the kidnapping of high officials in the Palestinian Government, with the recent cases of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Secretary-General of the Legislative Council. Paradoxically, that reminds us of the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers, an operation that we condemned at the time while asking that the victims be released. In our View, the systematic weakening of the Palestinian Authority does not in any way serve the objectives of the peace and stability of the region.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“Whether we consider military activities attributed to Hizbollah - which have reached a critical point likely to drag the Lebanese State into the maelstrom of an undeclared war with the Israeli State and as an indirect consequence set the entire region on fire through a build up of alliances that could follow - or whether we consider the Israeli tendency to mistake effects for causes in a war already rooted in Palestinian territory, the solution cannot be found in the logic of confrontation and exclusion.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“As everyone knows, the delicate balance achieved in resolution 1701 (2006) is fragile. The implementation of this important document requires the full cooperation of all parties if the elements are to be applied in order to establish a new type of relationship between Israel and its neighbours, one based on mutual respect, integrity and the sovereignty of each. We condemn any violation of the cessation of hostilities, from any quarter, because the logic of force is not only contrary to the principles of international law, but also, more to the point, it has revealed its limitations.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“Mr. Gayama (Congo) (spoke in French): Mr. President, I am grateful to you for giving the Council once again an opportunity to examine the situation in the Middle East, 11 days after the adoption of resolution 1701 (2006). A review of the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) for the period 11 to 17 August 2006 (S/2006/670) shows genuine cause for hope, overshadowed, unfortunately, by recent developments in the field - notably, serious Violations of the cessation of hostilities that was decided on 14 August. While thanking Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari for his report on the prevailing situation in the field, we cannot fail to consider the magnitude of the tasks that remain to be undertaken, not only by the actors but also by the international community.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“Here, let me stress that the United Nations Office for West Africa has a major role to play in implementing such an approach, and I thank Mr. Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah for the outstanding statement he made here this morning. Finally, my delegation welcomes the excellent cooperation existing among the United Nations, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and the States of the subregion in achieving the objectives of peace, security and development in West Africa. This is one of the major concerns of the African Union, and the current Chairman of the Union, President Denis Sassou Nguesso, knows that recovery for West Africa is a crucial element of the overall development of our continent, and of its future.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“All of these concerns have been taken into account in the draft presidential statement before us today. That is why my delegation strongly supports the draft statement: it contains all the elements for a realistic and dynamic approach to the problem. The peace consolidation process requires a cooperative approach that must lead to strengthened cooperation among all actors involved. Foremost among them are the States concerned, which must work together on problems such as child soldiers, the illegal exploitation of natural resources, the implementation of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes, the illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons, and so forth. As for the various United Nations missions and agencies in the subregion, they must work in a concerted and integrated fashion.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“We also need to support the new Peacebuilding Commission, and we are pleased that Sierra Leone, a country of the subregion, has been chosen for the initial phase of its work. There is also a need for the African Union Commission, the secretariat of the New Partnership for Africa's Development and the United Nations Secretariat to coordinate their action to implement a programme headed by Africans, involving a strategic framework for post-conflict reconstruction, which the AU can define with a View to peace consolidation and post-conflict peacebuilding. Assistance must be provided to African countries emerging from conflict to restore security, ensure the return of displaced persons and refugees, promote human rights and increase productive, income-producing activities, in particular for young people and former combatants.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“In addition, coordinated, sustained and integrated efforts must be pursued by United Nations bodies, Member States, regional and subregional organizations and international and regional financial institutions to prevent conflicts and consolidate peace. Moreover, I note the determination of the African Union (AU) to strengthen its peacekeeping capacity and to carry out peacekeeping activities in the continent, in close cooperation with the United Nations, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter. Here I would note with satisfaction the creation of the African Union Peace and Security Council and the efforts aimed at setting up a continental early warning system and an enhanced mediation capacity.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“The Security Council has just adopted a presidential statement (S/PRST/2006/37) reflecting the main concerns of the international community in the face of this very uncertain situation. Since we are seeking viable strategies, I wish to recall that, when considering problems relating to peace consolidation, we must understandably turn to the still very valid report of the Secretary-General on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa (S/1998/318). Following its consideration of the implementation of the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's report, the General Assembly last year adopted resolution 60/223, and I wish to recall some of the main ideas here. First, Member States and United Nations bodies must consider implementing those recommendations on a priority basis.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“A return to constitutional rule in these countries following credible democratic elections is not the least of these achievements, which must be welcomed. Everyone still recalls the symbolic value of Mrs. Johnson-Sirleaf's election as President of Liberia. Such events have made it possible to foresee political stability and economic recovery. However, we remain concerned by the persistence in some of these countries of destabilizing factors, such as the illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons, the phenomenon of child soldiers, poverty, youth unemployment, corruption, gaps in the judicial system and a lack of resources. In Cote d'Ivoire, we cannot yet speak of peace consolidation, but we are seeking a solution to enable that country to emerge from the crisis.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“06-4607] For years, West Africa was the symbol of peace and stability and a model of economic integration - before it sank into horrific civil wars that devastated countries such as Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, and, today, Cote d'Ivoire, which used to be considered the economic lung and the beacon for a region full of promise. To speak of peace consolidation today in countries such as Liberia or Sierra Leone is not only a source of satisfaction but also a reason to hope for other countries still embroiled in conflict. We welcome the results achieved in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau to heal the wounds of the past, to lay the groundwork for democracy and to set the pace for lasting peace, despite the stumbling blocks that remain.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“Mr. Ikouebe (Congo) (spoke in French): Mr. President, let me say first how pleased I am to see you presiding at this meeting. We wish to congratulate you and the entire delegation of Ghana on the very positive initiative of convening this public debate on peace consolidation in West Africa. I welcome the eminent individuals have come from West Africa and elsewhere, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Qatar. This timely occasion enables the Council to review efforts to consolidate peace and security in that region, which has witnessed some of the bloodiest human tragedies in our continent. In so doing, the Council is pursuing its past positive initiatives to meet the serious crises troubling the region and to respond to the aspirations of people for peace, security and well- being.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“That country is preparing for its first democratic elections after a long transitional period and deserves sustained attention on the part of the international community, in particular with regard to the situation of children. My delegation would also like affected States and Governments to continue to benefit from international aid in their efforts to meet their obligations in the area of the protection of children in conflict or post-conflict situations. Also, the international community should provide the necessary resources to support the reintegration of children into their original communities. Finally, my delegation supports the draft presidential statement on children and armed conflict proposed by the French delegation.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source