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Iliichev

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first: 2012-12-12
most recent: 2018-01-24
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“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Central African Republic to participate in this meeting. On behalf ofthe Council, I welcome Her Excellency Ms. Marguerite Marie Maliavo-Samba, Minister for Public Health, Social Affairs, Gender and Humanitarian Action of the Central African Republic. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules ofprocedure, I invite Mr. Babacar Gaye, Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Gaye, who is joining today's meeting via video-teleconference from Bangui.”
2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7206 (2014) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Mali to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Security Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs, African Integration and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2014/403, which contains the report of the Secretary- General on the situation in Mali. I now give the floor to Mr. Ladsous.”
2014-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7202 (2014) · source
“There are no further speakers on the list. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.25 am.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Cote d'Ivoire to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedures, I invite Ms. Ai'chatou Mindaoudou, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Cote d'Ivoire and Head of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/342, which contains the thirty-fourth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. I now give the floor to Ms. Mindaoudou.”
2014-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7197 (2014) · source
“Nevertheless, we firmly believe that in the not-too-distant future we will see the day when the last bandit will be neutralized, captured or handed over, and that this criminal armed group will cease to exist. The regional players themselves must play a decisive role in this. Among the challenges they have to deal with, priorities are strengthening the coordination of efforts to combat the group, including between the African Union Regional Task Force and the African Union peacekeeping contingent in the Central African Republic. The problem cannot be solved by military means alone, however. What is needed is a comprehensive approach that includes security sector reform, finding solutions to pressing socioeconomic and humanitarian problems and strengthening government institutions in the countries of the subregion.”
2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source
“We note the drastic drop in the number of attacks, killings and kidnappings, as well as in the numbers of those fleeing the bandits or afraid to return to their homes. Essentially, a handful of militants are now operating in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in survival mode, living mainly off petty thievery. As a result of the joint efforts of the countries of Africa themselves and of the African Union's Regional Cooperative Initiative, with the support of the international community, it seems that this group's activities no longer pose a threat to peace and security in the region. Of course, the effectiveness of the operations against the LRA is bound to be affected by the current crises in the Central African Republic and South Sudan and by the ongoing problems with contingents' resources.”
2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source
“We support the efforts of countries in Central and West Africa to combat these challenges and threats. We take note of the work of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa in promoting peace and security, preventing conflicts and combating the terrorist threats of piracy and armed robbery at sea, which it carries out in cooperation with regional players and United Nations bodies. We commend the great personal contribution to collective efforts in these areas by the Head of the Regional Office, Mr. Moussa, and we wish his successor, Mr. Bathily, success in this vital post. We note with satisfaction the significant decline in the threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). This formerly large and menacing organized gang is now reduced to a few small groups numbering no more than 350 people, including women and children.”
2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Abou Moussa, for his briefing today. We agree with the worrying assessments voiced here of the negative effects of the armed conflict in the Central African Republic on the situation in Central Africa in general. Among other destabilizing factors, we would single out the increase in Boko Haram's activities, the risks of terrorism and threats to marine security in the Gulf of Guinea. The porous borders and weak State institutions in the Sahel-Sahara zone merit special mention, compounded as they are by specific challenges emanating from Mali and Libya, many of which have their origins in the events in Libya of three years ago.”
2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source
“The format of cooperation among the States of a given region, as well as with regional and subregional organizations, also demonstrates strong potential for security sector reform. Broad exchanges of best practices among them, as well as the provision of timely financial support, will enable the more effective resolution of existing and emerging issues in the reform process. A clear example of such regional cooperation is that of Africa and the activities of the African Union. We thank the delegation of Nigeria for its coordination of work on the draft resolution on this issue, and we support its adoption.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“Peacekeepers play an important role in supporting security sector reform, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, the rehabilitation of law enforcement agencies, and the restoration of the rule of law as a whole. Another body that plays an important role in post- conflict reconstruction, and security sector reform in particular, is the Peacebuilding Commission. The development of a balanced and comprehensive approach to the coordination of mutually complementary advisory and financial support in post-conflict countries significantly increases the stability, accountability and professionalism of national security structures. Moreover, we must not underestimate the potential of the Peacebuilding Fund as a flexible instrument for financing security sector reform projects.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“As we have seen from experience, it is critically important to take into account the specific country situation in providing assistance to States. Ignoring such specifities while seeking to apply a universal approach to reform in such an important area can only lead to the failure of such ready-made formulas, including in the form of recurring conflict situations, as we are seeing, for example in the Central African Republic and South Sudan. Without a doubt, the United Nations and, first and foremost, its peacebuilding missions have a central role to play in the provision of assistance to post- conflict countries by the international community. As an objective factor, the Security Council has been assigning multidimensional mandates, including peacebuilding tasks, to peacekeeping operations on a more frequent basis.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“We believe that, given the great importance of and frequent lack of alternatives to such assistance to national authorities in security sector reform, we must recall the essential nature of such fundamental principles as the agreement of the recipient States and respect for national sovereignty and political independence. Governments themselves must define the priorities for carrying out such reforms, coordinate their implementation and bear the primary responsibility for the outcome. We also must avoid excessive external pressure and the imposition on the recipient State of the essential vision for the reform process. Strong mentoring, bording on intervention in the internal affairs of a State, can only do harm.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“Even minimal success in early stages of reform can strengthen the trust of citizens in their authorities, create conditions conducive to the return of the population to normal life, and establish the preconditions for lasting peace. Moreover, broad popular support for comprehensive reforms undertaken by the authorities and their security forces can play a decisive role in national reconciliation. Countries emerging from conflict or that have recently overcome the critical phase of a crisis often have limited resources to ensure security. That is why the assistance of the international community is so necessary.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I welcome the participation of Foreign Minister Aminu Bashir Wali of Nigeria as President of the Security Council at this meeting, which reaffirms the importance of security sector reform to African countries. We are considering security sector reform in the context of post-conflict peacebuilding efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and at effectively reducing crisis-related tensions in order to prevent the recurrence of armed conflict. It is the sovereign right of national Governments to undertake reforms in that sector. International assistance, including through the United Nations, must be provided with the concurrence of the host country. Security sector reform is a complex and multifaceted process.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“Tangible efforts are being made to ensure and uphold human rights. It is of the utmost importance that the country maintain stability and security. In addition, new tasks have emerged today, in particular in the social and economic areas. All ofthose positive strides should be strengthened and scaled up. Of course, as with any other country, Sierra Leone has its problems. Some of those have been described in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/192) before us today. We support the active intention of the country to resolve those issues in a timely manner. In conclusion, we would like to express our gratitude to all UNIPSIL staff, as well as to Mr. Jens Toyberg-Frandzen personally for all his efforts.”
2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source
“Comprehensive and coordinated and agreed upon efforts were undertaken. The experience gained in Sierra Leone will be useful in finding long-term, lasting solutions to other conflict situations. However, regardless ofits scope, no outside support or assistance can alone achieve significant results without the active efforts of the people of a country and their Government, including their aspirations for peace and prosperity. The principle of national ownership has become a guarantee of progress at all peacebuilding stages - the people of Sierra Leone themselves choosing priorities in that regard. Today there is a multifaceted political progress taking place in the country in the context ofvarious laws. The economy is growing steadily. There are political parties and civic organizations. And there exists a civil society and media.”
2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Security Council's guest today, Mr. Samura M.W. Kamara, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone, has convincingly shown that today marks a genuine milestone for his country. With the work of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL) drawing to a close in less than a week, the long-time presence of the United Nations in the country will also come to an end. The country is closing a chapter and moving beyond its past. We note the success achieved in Sierra Leone in the areas of peacebuilding and post-conflict stabilization. Of course, the international community played an important role in that regard, mainly the United Nations and the Security Council.”
2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source
“It is the Government that is responsible for the effective use of the assistance provided by the international community and should play a very active role in coordinating that assistance.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“Given the specific situation, it is important to be guided not only by an in-depth analysis of the situation this year, but also by the degree to which sustainable trends continue. It is also important to understand the extent to which it will be necessary to retain a significant military contingent. One important factor will be the pace at which responsibility for all aspects of stabilization and development is transferred to local authorities. Of particular importance will be their view on the most preferred forms of cooperation with the United Nations after 2016. For the time being, the Government of the country and the international community, led by the United Nations, have a broad range ofcomplex issues to address, a lead role in which should be played by the Haitian Government.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“We note with satisfaction the efforts of the Mission in other areas provided for under the mandate. It is hard to underestimate the long-standing contribution of the Mission in stabilizing the situation. An important role in stabilizing the country has also been played by regional integration bodies. Overall, we share the assessment of the Secretary- General on the need to develop a holistic vision for MINUSTAH for the period after 2016. At the same time, the breadth of the various options for reconfiguration - from the full and practical retention of the peacekeeping mission in its form under the current mandate to its full withdrawal - clearly points to the fact that we should discuss concrete options very carefully.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we note the very positive efforts of the Haitian Government, including in coordinating donor assistance and the assistance provided through United Nations funds and programmes. We also take note of the Secretary-General's data on the increased professionalism and manpower of the Haitian National Police. A significant contribution was made by the United Nations Mission, for which police training is one of the key components of its mandate. We consider that MINUSTAH should continue to provide assistance to Haiti in developing its law enforcement bodies and in strengthening law and order so that ultimately the country's security is being ensured by its own national police forces. However, it is also important for peacekeepers to provide operational support, if necessary, until the operation is completed.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“As a result of the inter-Haitian dialogue, it has been possible not only make those positive developments more sustainable, but also to move towards resolving the most acute issue, namely, the organization of elections, which we hope will take place in October. The successful holding of elections will be very important for stabilizing ofpublic institutions and creating conditions that are favourable to the socioeconomic development of the country. There has also been progress in many other key areas. The security situation remains relatively calm and the level of crime has been falling. There are also positive trends in the humanitarian sphere, although much remains to be done in terms of resolving the situation of internally displaced persons, ensuring food security and combating cholera.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore, for presenting the latest report (S/2014/162) of the Secretary-General on the work of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). There have been many signs of stabilization in Haiti lately. Despite the civil unrest and the further exacerbation of tensions between the legislative and executive branches of Government late last year, the leadership of the country and the main political forces appear to have reached significant agreements in normalizing the political process.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“At the same time, it is important to ensure that countries do not become addicted to donor infusions. We continue to consider that the country principle is key in distributing resources. We do not think that artificial priorities should be imposed on countries. It is the Governments themselves that should determine their priorities.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“It is essential to consolidate those successes, including through continual security sector reform, forward- looking socioeconomic development and combating poverty and unemployment. United Nations funds should play a key role. The Peacebuilding Fund is one of the most important components of the peacebuilding architecture. That mechanism, a term-loan facility that contributes to attracting long-term resources for rebuilding and development, has confirmed its effectiveness. On that basis, Russia has continued to provide an annual contribution of $2 million to the Fund. Providing assistance to the Fund on the basis of programmes and projects developed by the United Nations and the Government in question should take into account the priorities of the host country and ensure its responsible approach in using that kind of assistance.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“The events planned for this year, including holding the first annual session of the Commission and the beginning of the scheduled 2015 review, will make a significant contribution to consolidating the Commission as an intergovernmental body that plays a key role in the peacebuilding architecture of the United Nations. Today the Peacebuilding Commission has acquired significant experience in direct dialogue with national Governments, based on mutual control in fulfilling obligations as well as through coordinating the efforts of international players in implementing the priorities determined by post-conflict countries. A positive example of that could be the stabilization of the situations in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Burundi.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“The Russian Federation supports the work of the Peacebuilding Commission as one of the central intergovernmental bodies for coordinating such cooperation. In our view, its added value is to provide quality advisory assistance to the Security Council at its request on countries on the agendas of both bodies. In our view, the Commission, in the framework of its mandate, should contribute to dealing with major crosscutting issues related to peacebuilding and to the United Nations system as a whole, and that require multidimensional discussion with Member States within the framework of specialized United Nations bodies.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“There is a lack of coordination in the division of labour that leads to a duplication of peacebuilding efforts, non-optimal use of resources and the squandering of available resources. In that regard, it is important that all those involved in peacebuilding work clearly within their mandates and the established regulations. The examples of Guinea-Bissau and the Central African Republic require a thorough analysis of peacebuilding activity, with a focus on the reasons for the lack of expected results and the failure to ensure that such situations do not relapse into crisis. It is clear that, to achieve practical results, there is a need to continue fine-tuning the peacebuilding architecture at the global and country levels alike.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“That endeavour entails considerable difficulties and challenges that require coordinated efforts on the part of Member States, United Nations funds and programmes, regional organizations, the Secretariat and international financial institutions. Peacebuilding tasks are increasingly included in the multifaceted mandates of peacekeeping operations. First and foremost, that means assisting in the sectors of security, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, supporting the re-establishment of law enforcement and the rule of law. In general, such efforts are required to address the causes of a conflict and prevent its recurrence. Peacekeepers should not replace national bodies. International assistance in the area of peacekeeping remains fragmentary.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“International assistance in this regard is particularly crucial. At the same time, we are convinced that the key to successful and sustainable results from this kind of cooperation lies in national ownership on the part of States. They have to determine their priorities for themselves, whose practical implementation should be overseen by national Government institutions that represent the interests of society as a whole. Considerable work in the area of peacebuilding is carried out in the framework of the United Nations through peacekeeping missions and the Peacebuilding Commission and its country-specific configurations.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We would like to thank Deputy Secretary- General Eliasson, the Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Patriota, and the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, Ms. Clark, for their informative briefings, in which they highlighted the peacebuilding efforts of the United Nations, the difficulties facing the Organization and the outlook in this area. The Russian Federation considers assistance to peacebuilding as one of the key factors for the effective resolution of conflicts and ensuring that they do not recur. In most cases, countries torn apart by war or crises are not capable of coping on their own with the broad array of problems related to restoring security and law and order, protecting human rights and fighting poverty.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“Unfortunately, that did not take place. Indeed, in the preparation of such decisions, the Security Council has to have all the relevant information on the parameters ofthe future cooperation and division of labour between the peacekeeping operations and the Central African Republic. The resolution of those issues will have a great impact on the effectiveness of the AU's activities and the normalization of the situation in the country. Accordingly, we hope that Brussels will conclude all the necessary agreements and procedures and draw up the practical aspects of cooperation with the AU before the deployment of its own operations.”
2014-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7103 (2014) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Given the urgent need to scale up the peacekeeping presence in the Central African Republic, we supported the adoption of resolution 2134 (2014), which, inter alia, approves the deployment of a European Union operation in support of the African Union (AU) International Support Mission. We hope that the European mission will be effective in strengthening the international community's contribution to stabilizing the political and social situation and protecting civilians in the country. Given the leading role of the AU peacekeeping contingent, which has already received the approval of the Security Council, we think it would have been suitable and logical for Brussels to have entered into a formal agreement with the AU before the adoption of resolution 2134 (2014).”
2014-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7103 (2014) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to note the contribution of United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa in collective efforts to ensure peace and security in the subregion. We welcome growing cooperation between the Office and regional partners in such areas as preventive diplomacy, mediation, the provision of good offices, peacebuilding and combating terrorism, piracy and armed robbery on the high seas, as well as the illegal spread of weapons.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“Nevertheless, bandits have once again reappeared, taking advantage of the absence of State authority in the neighbouring regions of South Sudan and a power vacuum in the Central African Republic. The successful combating of gangs depends first and foremost on coordinated efforts by regional players themselves. Along those lines, we welcome the deployment of the more than 3,000 of the planned 5,000 troops for the AU Regional Task Force. However, settling this issue through military means alone is impossible. There is a need for a comprehensive approach, including measures to bolster the security services of the countries of the subregion, to disarm, demobilize and reintegrate fighters, to resolve pressing social and economic issues, to provide humanitarian assistance and to strengthen State authority.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“We attach great importance to the practical implementation of the decisions taken at the anti-piracy summit of States of Central and Western Africa held in June. Since the beginning of this year, we have noted a general reduction in the activities of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Under pressure from the African Union (AU) Regional Task Force, LRA fighters are keeping a low profile and have split into small groups and staged essentially minor robberies. Among the forms of progress we have seen, we would note a drop from 440,000 to 350,000 refugees and internally displaced persons that have resulted from the activities of criminals in the region.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Mr. Abou Moussa for his briefing. We agree with the concerns expressed today with regard to the negative impacts of the armed conflict in the Central African Republic on the situation in the subregion. While it is true that the crisis in that country stems, inter alia, from illegal flows of foreign fighters and weapons through the porous borders of the Sahel, we also see in it the clear impact of the Libyan crisis. Undoubtedly, the normalization of the military, political and humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic is essential for peace, security and stability in the subregion as a whole. We welcome the intensification of cooperation by interested countries and organizations in combating piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“Kosovo armed forces or other units of any kind should not be present in northern areas of the province We anticipate that the dialogue mediated by the European Union between Belgrade and Pristina at a high political level will contribute to a long-term settlement of the issues of Kosovo. However, the final say in any case remains with the Security Council. Resolution 1244 (1999) remains fully in force and continues to be binding in international legal terms on any Kosovo settlement.”
2013-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7026 (2013) · source
“We are deeply concerned by the lack of assessment in the Secretary-General's report (S/2013/444) of the agreement reached by Tirana and Pristina in terms of military cooperation, which governs issues concerning the entry, withdrawal and temporary presence of the armed forces of Kosovo and Albania on each other's territories. The document de facto provides Albanian armed forces the right, on some allegedly legal basis, to be stationed in the territory of Kosovo, which fundamentally contradicts the provisions of resolution 1244 (1999). Our position is that under the Serb-Kosovo agreements, the security of Serbs in the province is guaranteed by the NATO-led Kosovo Force.”
2013-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7026 (2013) · source
“We also would like to remind the Council that it empowered UNMIK to play the most active possible role in assisting in the process of reaching a Kosovo settlement. The Mission must seek to resolve problems in such areas as the rule of law, the protection of the rights of minorities, working out inter-communal dialogues, gender issues and the protection of Orthodox holy sites. To that end, it needs the appropriate human and financial resources. We call upon the leadership of the Mission to focus its efforts on implementing the provisions of its mandate, even despite the impediments that are imposed on it by the Kosovo-Albanian authorities.”
2013-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7026 (2013) · source
“We are seriously concerned about signals from Pristina with respect to the downsizing in 2014 of the activities of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX), including of the unit that deals with the investigation of cases identified by Council of Europe Special Rapporteur Dick Marty with respect to the illegal trafficking of human organs in Kosovo. That Mission was deployed with the consent of the Security Council, which authorized UNMIK to give it a number of powers that EULEX cannot unilaterally transfer. Because of the fact that resolution 1244 (1999) remains fully valid, those powers, in international legal terms, remain within the competence of UNMIK and cannot be transferred to a third party, particularly to a self- proclaimed Pristina structure.”
2013-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7026 (2013) · source
“Both UNMIK and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), under resolution 1244 (1999), have the mandate and power to prepare and monitor elections. We note the importance of preventing -including through the OSCE - possible sabotage by the Kosovo Albanian authorities of the registration of Kosovo Serbs. An nalysis of the situation attests to the fact that Kosovo Albanian authorities, with the collusion of the international presences, have essentially paralysed the return to the province of more than 200,000 Serbian refugees and IDPs, the restoration of their property rights and the observance of internationally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms. Such a distressing situation demands radical improvement.”
2013-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7026 (2013) · source
“What is needed is to genuinely leverage the capacities of UNMIK, taking into account that the agreement has not eliminated the province's core problems and that its implementation is limping along due to the failure of one side with regard to its obligations. A milestone in the implementation of the agreement would be the holding of municipal elections in the province. We welcome the efforts of Belgrade aimed at holding elections. We must ensure the participation of the greatest possible number of voters living outside of Kosovo, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees. It is necessary that the electoral process remain status-neutral, even at the technical level.”
2013-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7026 (2013) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We welcome the presence of Mr. Ivan Mrkic', Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, in today's meeting and share the ideas he has expressed. We have carefully listened to Mr. Enver Hoxhaj. We thank Mr. Zarif for presenting the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (S/2013/444) and the assessment of the situation in the province. The stabilization of the situation in Kosovo remains distant. In the context of the implementation of the agreement of 19 April between Serbia and Kosovo, the international community, and especially the United Nations, should not reduce the attention given to the Kosovo settlement process.”
2013-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7026 (2013) · source
“A leading role in addressing those tasks must be played by the Government of Haiti, which bears the responsibility to use the international community's assistance effectively and to participate in coordinating the assistance.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“In that context, we await with interest his ideas in his next report. Nevertheless, such a proposal must be approached only in the presence of sufficiently stable country conditions. To achieve that, all conflict among the national authorities must cease. The establishment of Viable and fully staffed Government and national security entities must be completed and the situation of internally displaced persons, and the humanitarian situation in general, must be markedly improved. The current situation in the country demonstrates that the Haitian authorities and the international community, led by the United Nations, still face many complex tasks.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“MINUSTAH must continue to provide support to Haiti to improve governance and respect for the rule of law, with the aim of Haiti's national forces finally guaranteeing the country's security. The socioeconomic and humanitarian situation remains challenging. In that regard, the increased active engagement of United Nations agencies, programmes and peacekeeping architecture and coordination among donors aimed at rebuilding the country is important. It is of concern that, despite broad international effort, cholera has not yet been eradicated and the number of cases remains high. In that respect, we note MINUSTAH's effort to combat the illness. My country fully supports the proposals of the Secretary-General to consolidate the Mission and its transformation into a smaller mission with a narrower mandate.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“In discussing the possible reconfiguration of the Mission we must be primarily guided by the actual situation in the country. It is unfortunate that the political process in Haiti remains unsustainable and that the ongoing high level of political rhetoric has prevented the resolution of the conflicts between the executive branch and the Parliament. The holding of partial senatorial and local elections by the end of the year remains an ongoing question, therefore a matter of continuing concern. My delegation hopes that the Government will continue its effort to establish a national dialogue and to hold elections this year. One of MINUSTAH's most important tasks is to train the Haitian National Police. We are satisfied that the effort is moving forward according to plan and that the crime situation is gradually improving.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“We welcome the efforts of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to guarantee security and provide assistance inthe country's reconstruction, in accordance with its mandate as laid down by the Security Council. It would be difficult to overestimate the Mission's long-term contribution to improving the situation in Haiti. That said, in principle we support the Secretary-General's proposal for the need to gradually draw down MINUSTAH. At the same time, any reconfiguration must be approached carefully, as reaffirmed by the Secretary-General in his most recent report (S/2013/493), with regard to the real possibility of new security risks developing during the electoral period. That must be taken into account.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We welcome your participation in presiding over the Security Council at today's meeting, Sir, thereby demonstrating the importance of the situation in Haiti for the Latin American region. I would also like to congratulate Ms. Sandra Honore on her appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti and to wish her every success in her work. We have recently seen signs of stabilization in Haiti, and the country's authorities have made significant efforts, including in implementing the Government's programmes for improving jobs, education, the environment, energy and the rule of law, as well as with projects for improving the country's investment climate.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source