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1. “"The Security Council reaffirms its support for a federal, democratic, pluralist and unified Iraq, as a responsible member of the international community, in which there is stability, prosperity and full respect for human rights and the rule of law. The Security Council also reaffirms the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Iraq." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/24. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 7.05 p.m.”

   2006-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5444 (2006) · source

2. “The Council urges the Government to work effectively and energetically to this end. The Council also strongly urges all States and relevant international organizations to continue and enhance their help to Iraq's sovereign Government at this crucial time. The Council notes the particular role of Iraq's neighbours and calls on them to conform to relevant Security Council resolutions and to examine how they can reinforce their contribution. In this context, the Council also looks forward to the continued efforts of the League of Arab States, including the forthcoming conference in Baghdad, in support of the political process the Council has endorsed.”

   2006-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5444 (2006) · source

3. “The Security Council encourages the new Government to work tirelessly to promote national reconciliation through dialogue and inclusion and to build an atmosphere in which sectarianism is rejected. The Security Council, at the same time, urges all Iraqis to participate in the political process peacefully, demanding that those who continue to use violence lay down their arms. The Council wholly condemns acts of terrorism in Iraq, including recent horrific attacks on civilians and religions sites aimed callously at provoking intercommunal tensions. "The Security Council underlines the high expectations in the new Government to deliver improvements in security and stability, in human rights and the rule of law, in the provision of essential services, and in economic progress and prosperity.”

   2006-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5444 (2006) · source

4. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the inauguration on 20 May of Iraq's constitutionally elected Government and congratulates the people of Iraq on this milestone in their country's political transition. "The Council is particularly encouraged by the fact that the Government is representative of Iraq's many diverse communities and expresses its hope that the Ministers of Defence, Interior and National Security Affairs will be appointed as soon as possible.”

   2006-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5444 (2006) · source

5. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq, 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. Sumaida'ie (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   2006-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5444 (2006) · source

6. “I thank Mr. Gambari for his briefing. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 3.35 p.m.”

   2006-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5443 (2006) · source

7. “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. Ibrahim Gambari, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, to whom I give the floor.”

   2006-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5443 (2006) · source

8. “"The Security Council underlines that targeted measures are to be imposed against persons to be designated by the Committee established by paragraph 14 of resolution 1572 (2004) who among other things block the implementation of the peace process, including by attacking or obstructing the action of UNOCI, of the French forces which support it, of the High Representative for the elections or of the International Working Group, or who incite publicly hatred and violence, as provided in resolutions 1572 (2004) and 1643 (2005)." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/23. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at I p.rn.”

   2006-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5442 (2006) · source

9. “"The Security Council urges all Ivorian parties, including the Chiefs of Staff of FANCI the and FAFN, to closely cooperate with the Prime Minister in order to create the conditions indispensable for the holding of free, open, fair and transparent elections by 31 October 2006. "The Security Council invites the IWG to report to it as soon as possible on its assessment of the implementation of the road map.”

   2006-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5442 (2006) · source

10. “"The Security Council invites the Prime Minister and the Government of National Reconciliation he leads to take immediately, with the support of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) in accordance with its mandate, all the necessary measures to accelerate the implementation of the road map, in particular the DDR and identification operations, the redeployment of the administration throughout the territory and the reunification of the country. "The Security Council calls upon the Ivorian authorities to take without delay all the necessary steps so that those responsible for violence are identified and punished, to keep the IWG and the Secretary-General informed in this regard, and, in close liaison with UNOCI, to ensure the full independence and neutrality of Radio Television Ivoirienne (RTI).”

    2006-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5442 (2006) · source

11. “"The Security Council underlines that many of the essential tasks envisaged in the road map established by the IWG remain to be executed. It reiterates its grave concern at the serious delay in the implementation of the road map, as well as the one expressed by the Secretary-General in paragraph 74 of his report dated ll April 2006 (S/2006/222). "The Security Council strongly condemns the acts of violence against civilians, political leaders and impartial forces. It demands that all Ivorian parties refrain from making any public messages that incite hatred and violence. It warns all Ivorian parties in that regard.”

    2006-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5442 (2006) · source

12. “It welcomes also the discussions engaged by the Chiefs of Staff of the Defence and Security Forces of Cote d'Ivoire (FANCI) and the Armed Forces of the Forces Nouvelles (FAFN) to initiate without delay the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme. "The Security Council commends the Prime Minister, Charles Konan Banny, for having taken, in cooperation with President Laurent Gbagbo, these concrete initiatives which constitute a first step towards the implementation of the peace process he leads. It reiterates to him its full support. "The Security Council calls upon the community of donors to provide all the necessary financial resources to the High Representative for the Elections to support the full implementation of his mission.”

    2006-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5442 (2006) · source

13. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/222, which contains the eighth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council expresses its full support for the International Working Group (IWG) and endorses its seventh final communique dated 19 May 2006. "The Security Council welcomes the launching of first pilot operations of public hearings in seven locations, in particular in Abidjan, in the South and in the North of the country.”

    2006-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5442 (2006) · source

14. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Cote 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. Gba (Cote d'Ivoire) took a seat at the Council table. The President (Spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2006-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5442 (2006) · source

15. “I thank Mr. Egeland for his briefing. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.40 a.m.”

    2006-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5441 (2006) · source

16. “The President (spoke in French): 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. Jan Egeland, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Egeland 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. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Jan Egeland, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. I now give him the floor.”

    2006-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5441 (2006) · source

17. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Chad, 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 discussion, 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. Ahmat Ibrahim (Chad) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2006-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5441 (2006) · source

18. “There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”

    2006-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5440 (2006) · source

19. “There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America Against: None Abstentions: China, Russian Federation The President (spoke in French): The result of the voting is as follows: 13 votes in favour, none against and 2 abstentions. The draft resolution has therefore been adopted as resolution 1680 (2006). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council wishing to make a statement following the voting.”

    2006-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5440 (2006) · source

20. “Members of the Council have before them document 5/2006/248, which contains the text of a letter dated 18 April 2006 from the Secretary-General, transmitting the third semi-annual report on the implementation of resolution 1559 (2004). Members of the Council also have before them document 5/2006/298, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Denmark, France, Slovakia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw members' attention to document S/2006/259, containing the text of a letter dated 24 April 2006 from the Syrian Arab Republic addressed to the Secretary-General. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.”

    2006-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5440 (2006) · source

21. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Lebanon, in which she 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 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, Ms. Ziade (Lebanon) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): 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.”

    2006-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5440 (2006) · source

22. “There are no further speakers on my list. 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 I] am.”

    2006-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5439 (2006) · source

23. “In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1679 (2006). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    2006-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5439 (2006) · source

24. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/296, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Argentina, the Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Peru, Slovakia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United Republic of Tanzania and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2006-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5439 (2006) · source

25. “The Council would like also to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his tireless efforts and dedication to the success of the United Nations presence in Haiti." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/22. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.25 p.m.”

    2006-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5438 (2006) · source

26. “In this regard, the Council supports the commitment of the new Haitian authorities to enhance cooperation with regional partners in order to address issues related to regional stability. "The Security Council expresses its full support for the continued efforts by MINUSTAH and the international community to assist Haiti in its ongoing transition, and requests that MINUSTAH work closely with the new authorities in the implementation of its mandate. The Council looks forward to the report of the Secretary-General requested in resolution 1658 (2006) on whether to restructure MINUSTAH's mandate and reiterates its willingness to cooperate with the newly-elected authorities to address the long-term challenges facing Haiti.”

    2006-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5438 (2006) · source

27. “Recognizing that development remains essential to Haiti's stability, the Council calls on donors and relevant stakeholders to continue to assess and coordinate assistance priorities, in close cooperation with the new Government, taking into account existing mechanisms such as the Interim Cooperation Framework. The Council reiterates the need for the quick implementation of highly visible and labour-intensive projects that help to create jobs and deliver basic social services. In this regard, the Council looks forward to the upcoming meeting to be held in Brasilia on 23 May. "The Security Council welcomes CARICOM's intention to reintegrate Haiti fully into the activities of the Community. The Council also expresses its appreciation for the contribution of the Organization of American States to the electoral process.”

    2006-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5438 (2006) · source

28. “"The Security Council underlines that many challenges remain to be tackled, including the need to ensure a secure and stable environment in Haiti, strengthen its democratic institutions, foster national reconciliation, inclusiveness and political dialogue, promote and protect human rights and the rule of law and build governmental capacity, and welcomes Mr. Preval's commitment in this regard. The Council also emphasizes the need to reform and strengthen Haiti's police, judiciary and correctional systems, and, in this regard, looks forward to the results of the discussions between MINUSTAH and the new authorities on how to address these and other security-related issues.”

    2006-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5438 (2006) · source

29. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council congratulates Rene Garcia Preval on his inauguration as President of Haiti. The Council also congratulates all newly- elected parliamentarians and calls upon them to recognize the importance of the mandate given to them by the Haitian people to work constructively to build a better future for their country. To this end, the Council urges the executive and legislative powers to establish a fruitful and collaborative relationship. The Council stresses that the timely holding of municipal, local and remaining parliamentary elections is fundamental to democratic governance.”

    2006-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5438 (2006) · source

30. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Haiti 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. Me'rores (Haiti) took a seat at the Council table. The President (Spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2006-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5438 (2006) · source

31. “In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1678 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.20 p.m.”

    2006-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5437 (2006) · source

32. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/289, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2006-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5437 (2006) · source

33. “Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands. In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1677 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.20 am.”

    2006-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5436 (2006) · source

34. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/251, which contains the text of an end of mandate report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2006/290, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of members to document 8/2006/230, containing the text of a letter dated 10 April 2006 from Timor-Leste addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a letter from the President of Timor-Leste. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed on the vote on the draft resolution (8/2006/290) before it.”

    2006-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5436 (2006) · source

35. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Timor-Leste, in which she 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, Ms. Borges (Timor-Leste) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2006-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5436 (2006) · source

36. “I shall now give the floor to Mr. Hasegawa, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, to respond to the comments made and questions raised during the discussion.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

37. “Finally, my delegation would like to thank the Secretary-General for the high quality of his report and also to thank Mr. Hasegawa, the Special Representative, for his excellent briefing. My delegation also congratulates the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) for its work, which must now be consolidated. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Singapore.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

38. “The Senior Minister has had the courage and the honesty to speak in depth of those events to us and to inform us about how his Government plans to cope with this difficult situation. We can assure him of our solidarity. The international community must therefore continue to support the efforts undertaken by the Timorese Government in all areas where international assistance is necessary and indispensable. That is why my delegation supports the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General, in particular with regard to the proposal to establish an integrated United Nations office at the request of the Timorese authorities. We believe that that would be the bare minimum, as my delegation, like the Senior Minister, is of the view that we must act in the context of a long- term plan.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

39. “Thus my delegation attaches particular importance to today's debate, which offers the Council the opportunity to reaffirm the international community's solidarity with a people whose courage and determination are commensurate with the magnitude of the challenges that they have faced in the past in their quest for freedom, as well as those they face today as they seek to consolidate a situation that remains both complex and fragile. While welcoming the progress achieved since the country achieved independence, we remain concerned by the recent incidents of armed violence as well as the violent demonstrations, which could cause further upheaval in that young nation, in particular given the upcoming 2007 elections.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

40. “I shall now make a brief statement in my capacity as the representative of the Congo. As an old friend of the Timorese people, and on behalf of my delegation, I would like warmly to welcome the Senior Minister of Timor-Leste. Indeed, I recall that, as a young civil servant, I had the honour to meet him in Brazzaville quite some time ago. On two further occasions, representatives of East Timor's pro- independence movement came to thank the Congolese Government for supporting their cause, and the Senior Minister present here today was a member of one of those delegations. Continuing the excellent relationships between our two peoples, I had the honour to represent my Government at the festivities that were held to celebrate Timor-Leste's independence.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

41. “I shall now invite the Senior Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, to make a statement.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

42. “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/2006/251, which contains the end of mandate report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste. I wish to draw the attention of members to document S/2006/230, containing the text of a letter dated 10 April 2006 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Timor-Leste addressed to the Secretary-General. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste and Head of Mission of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste. I now give him the floor.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

43. “On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, Senior Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Ramos- Horta (Timor-Leste) 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 French): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste and Head of Mission of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Hasegawa to take a seat at the Council table.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

44. “The situation in Timor-Leste End of mandate report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (S/2006/251) The President (spoke in French): I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste 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.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

45. “I should like to begin this meeting by paying tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Wang Guangya, Permanent Representative of China, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of April 2006. I am sure that I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Wang for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

46. “Malloch Brown has and we can benefit from his experience. Those people deserve some consideration. It would be unfair and unproductive on our part to represent them as criminals, rapists or agents of corruption, either confirmed or alleged. I do not believe that that is what participants at this meeting wish to do. This debate can shed light on the situation. Such human endeavours have their limits. Mr. Malloch Brown is quite right to give careful consideration to the ways in which those operations are functioning, to note dysfunctions and to assure us that he will take action wherever necessary. Above all, safeguards should be put in place to avert breakdowns. That is the most important thing of all, but in order to ensure it we must keep cool heads. This debate should help us to do so.”

    2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source

47. “Malloch Brown described, which will, above all, result in improved methodology. At the appropriate time, when all the investigations and audits have been completed, I believe that it would be legitimate for the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly to consider their outcome, to enable us to gain a real understanding of what remains to be done. That would be the best procedure to follow. Let me conclude on the same point as Mr. Malloch Brown, relating to the role of peacekeeping operations. I come from Africa, where most such operations are deployed. Our interest in the activities of the international community is therefore obvious. In many countries engaged in armed conflict, the men and women of the international community are the symbols of its solidarity. I myself have never visited the field; Mr.”

    2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source

48. “I take it that this is an interim report, not a final one, so it would be premature for me to offer any evaluation today. I take particular note of the willingness of the Secretariat to take action where management rules have been broken in cases of fraud or embezzlement. I am certain that Mr. Malloch Brown is not prepared to permit such embezzlement to continue; I welcome such action and I welcome his commitment. But above all I take note of the willingness of the Secretariat to carry out improvements on the basis of the recommendations. That is a true part of the transparency and visibility of the reform process, which are among the goals we are striving for. It is important above all to ensure that such action is an element of management reform, and I welcome the approach that Mr.”

    2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source

49. “Indeed, it is because of his presentation that I must set aside the statement I had planned to make this morning. Mr. Malloch Brown has dissipated my concerns, but I should like to express the frustration of a Member State that learned from the media the content of a report that we received only a few days ago. I know that neither Mr. Malloch Brown nor his superior is responsible for that situation, but I believe that the Secretariat has a responsibility to bear in this matter. I hope that there will be improvement in this area. Turning to the briefing, I congratulate Mr. Malloch Brown. As I said, it has largely dissipated misgivings and misunderstandings. It has changed what I believed only a few days ago. He has said that investigations are under way, some of them concluded and others ongoing.”

    2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source

50. “Mr. Ikouebe (Congo) (spoke in French): I too welcome the convening of this debate in a format open to non-members of the Security Council, enabling them to express their views on the management of peacekeeping operations, a matter that is of the greatest concern. I entirely understand the Council's legitimate concern that it be regularly informed about the functioning of operations that the Council itself has established. But above all, I understand the concern of the General Assembly that it review the outcome of work that it requested. I believe that the Council's inclusion of members of the General Assembly in today's debate is an indication of the transparency of our work. I thank Mr. Malloch Brown for his excellent briefing.”

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