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  1. “As the report of the Secretary-General rightly points out, reconciliation between the various communities in Kosovo is confronting serious challenges. The situation is worsened by escalating tensions in northern Kosovo. We therefore call on all parties to refrain from taking any unilateral action that could contribute to worsening tensions and jeopardize the prospects for dialogue that have emerged from General Assembly resolution 64/298. The recent statements by Kosovar authorities against the presence of UNMIK in northern Kosovo seem very worrying. They could, in certain cases, have an impact on the security situation for United Nations staff, whose mission of neutrality is an integral part of promoting security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo.”

    2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source

  2. “Since dialogue is so essential to any process of settling a crisis, we urge all parties to take this new opportunity to jointly seek solutions to the problems hindering peace, security and stability in this region. We welcome the latest developments in Kosovo, in particular the recent implementation of the Strategic Framework for Kosovo and the launch, this December, of the common development plan of the United Nations Kosovo team. Along these lines, the results of the Reconstruction Implementation Commission, with respect to cultural and religious heritage sites, seem to be a genuine factor in effective cooperation between Belgrade and Pristina. This progress does, unfortunately, present a contrast to some of the realities on the ground.”

    2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source

  3. “Vuk Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and thank him for his statement. We share his views, both in terms of the prospects for dialogue with Kosovo and with respect to resolution 1244 (1999). We note from Mrs. Citaku's statement her acceptance of the offer of dialogue made by the European Union. On 9 September, the General Assembly adopted its resolution 64/298 on Kosovo, sponsored by Serbia and member States of the European Union. The text of the resolution is historic, as it offers new prospects for dialogue and cooperation between Pristina and Belgrade, with a view to achieving lasting peace in the Balkans region. We should like to commend the central role played by the European Union in facilitating this dialogue, so necessary to reconciliation between the various communities living in Kosovo.”

    2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source

  4. “Mr. Issoze-Ngondet (Gabon) (spoke in French): As we reiterate our congratulations to you, Mr. President, on presiding over the Council this month, we would also like to express our appreciation to you for the holding of today's debate, which gives us another opportunity to address the developments in the situation in Kosovo. We would also like to thank Mr. Lamberto Zannier for presenting both clearly and briefly the Secretary-General's report (S/2010/562) on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We once again reiterate to him and the staff of UNMIK our unwavering support for their efforts on the ground in accordance with the provisions of resolution 1244 (1999). Lastly, we welcome the presence in the Chamber of His Excellency Mr.”

    2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source

  5. “For Gabon, the presence of Bosnia and Herzegovina in this body is proof of the consideration and respect it enjoys in the international community, but also and above all, of its commitment to finding peace and prosperity once again within and with Europe. My country remains hopeful that the peace process under way will be further strengthened by the momentum towards unity, of which the ongoing consultation and dialogue will be the main vectors. Those two tools will open the path to a peaceful and bright future for that country, which has long suffered internal tensions.”

    2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source

  6. “We must also continue to support the parties in their efforts to achieve the five objectives and two conditions set out by the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council, which are essential to the effective transition from the Office of the High Representative to that of the European Union Special Representative. On the security front, Gabon welcomes the fully stable security conditions throughout the country. In that regard, my delegation commends the central role of EUFOR to that end, in cooperation with the Armed Forces of Bosnian and Herzegovina. I am of the view that reform of the defence sector, which NATO fully supports, will help strengthen security in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source

  7. “We also welcome the decision taken by the European Union on 8 November to lift the visa requirement for Albanians and Bosnians in the Schengen area countries. This is a strong political signal that demonstrates European Union commitment to the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to that country's progressive integration into the European community. These positive developments lead me to once again urge the various political stakeholders to accelerate their implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement. Gabon believes that it would be to their benefit to strengthen their cooperation with the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, the European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR), NATO and the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.”

    2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source

  8. “First of all, on the political front, general elections were held on 3 October. The successful holding of the elections attests to the political maturity of all parties involved and to their willingness to build the country on a foundation of peace. The elections should encourage all parties to move forward by rejecting the ethnic rhetoric that has long undermined the country's political and social life. I urge the Bosnians to continue to base the country's progress towards increased peace and stability on the virtues of dialogue and tolerance. The talks under way aimed at creating a Government based on a broad consensus represents, in my view, another major step forward in the process of establishing the institutional mechanisms that are crucial to political stability, economic and social development and the strengthening of the country.”

    2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source

  9. “Mr. Issoze-Ngondet (Gabon) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Nebojsa Radmanovie, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to thank him for his important statement. I also thank Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for introducing his report (see S/2010/575, annex). We share his views and support his efforts for a strong and stable Bosnia and Herzegovina, at home in Europe and in the world at large. The periodic review by the Security Council of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a crucial opportunity to take stock of developments in the political and security situation in the country and the region. The report that has been presented to us highlights several areas of progress, which Gabon welcomes.”

    2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source

  10. “We therefore encourage the Secretary-General to continue his consultations with Member States and regional groups on the practical modalities of those indicators. In conclusion, my delegation would like to provide its full support to the presidential statement (S/PRST/2010/22) that was adopted at the beginning of this discussion. We express the wish that, under the leadership of Ms. Michelle Bachelet, whose appointment we once again welcome, the new entity, UN Women, will enable better coordination and more effective action by the United Nations in implementing resolution 1325 (2000) throughout the upcoming decade. We are convinced that it is with the essential contribution of women that we will manage to achieve our aspirations for more peace and security in an international environment characterized by recurring conflict.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  11. “In this area, the Security Council must ensure, through its sanctions committees, a scrupulous respect for international humanitarian law in armed conflict situations and promote capacity-building for States in the area of criminal justice in order to bring an end to impunity. Therefore, peace missions must be equipped with greater operational capabilities for the protection of women and girls. Indeed, the real challenge here is to transform the strategic vision expressed in resolution 1325 (2000) into a tangible reality. From this point of view, the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's report warrant our consideration. As for the indicators, the Secretary- General's report points out that many of them will not be operational until two years from now.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  12. “I would like to reaffirm here that the readiness of Gabon to continue to work closely with the United Nations and other Member States in order to assume its share of the responsibility in strengthening the progress achieved thus far. While we are pleased with those important achievements, we are forced to acknowledge that much remains to be done in order to reach the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). This leads me to my second point. Everyone agrees that women and children are the main targets of armed conflict. They make up the majority of refugees and displaced persons in the world. Violence against women and girls is a flagrant violation of human rights. Those responsible for such heinous crimes should be prosecuted and brought to justice.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  13. “The President of the Republic, His Excellency Ali Bongo Ondimba, has given expression to this important endeavour by promoting a woman of great experience to the high-level functions of the Minister of Defence. She now has the onerous responsibility of steering government action in the areas of defence and security. Within the framework of the United Nations, we must welcome the efforts of the Secretary-General aimed at ensuring an increasing participation of women in positions of responsibility in peace missions. That has been the case in the Central African Republic, Liberia, Timor-Leste, Nepal and Cyprus. Operationally, the important contribution of women in the various areas of peacekeeping operations is an achievement that deserves to be noted, as Ms. Bachelet and Mr. Le Roy have done so well.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  14. “Similarly, many reports of the Secretary-General on peacekeeping operations contain information on actions that are aimed at guaranteeing the participation of women in conflict prevention, management and peacebuilding. At the national level, many countries have taken the issue on by adopting action plans that seek to give effect to the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. For its part, Gabon has taken concrete measures that make it possible today for many women to assume important responsibilities, including at the highest levels in all branches of the army and the police force. Their role in seeking solutions to security problems in our country is crucial.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  15. “The adoption of this resolution has marked a historic step in the United Nations consideration of the participation of women in the peace process and the strengthening of protection for women and girls from violence in conflict and post-conflict situations. Council resolutions 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009) have made it possible to better coordinate the efforts of the international community aimed at ensuring a greater involvement of women in seeking solutions to problems of peace and security. As the report of the Secretary-General rightly points out, this issue is now an integral part of the Security Council's agenda.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  16. “Asha-Rose Migiro, Deputy Secretary-General; His Excellency Mr. Hamidon Ali, President of the Economic and Social Council; Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; and Ms. Thelma Awori. We thank them for their respective contributions. In your concept paper, Mr. President, you invite us to review the progress made ten years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) by the Council. We would like to speak on two points - the progress we have made and the challenges that remain ahead as we seek to achieve the effective implementation of this major resolution.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  17. “Mr. Issoze-Ngondet (Gabon) (spoke in French): My delegation would like to begin by thanking you, Sir, for taking the initiative to organize this debate to assess the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) on its tenth anniversary, which the Council is celebrating today. We would also like to pay tribute to your country, Uganda, for the efforts made to organize this important meeting. My delegation also thanks the Secretary-General for his important communication. We welcome the presence here of Ms. Michelle Bachelet, Under-Secretary-General for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and thank her for introducing the annual report of the Secretary-General on women, peace and security (S/2010/498). Lastly, we would like to welcome the participation of the Ministers who have come here to lead their delegations; Mrs.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  18. “My delegation believes that the African Union, which has in recent years already made considerable efforts to be perceived as a credible partner in the maintenance of peace and security, must now focus in the long term on implementing its global strategic framework to strengthen its capacities with the cooperation with the United Nations and other international partners. We welcome the fact that the presidential statement to be adopted at the end of this debate underscores the need for the Security Council to assist the African Union, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter, and to shoulder its full responsibility in maintaining peace and security throughout the Continent. The ultimate goal is to contribute to building an Africa free from conflict.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  19. “When it does become so, the standby force, whose various components will be based in the five subregions of the continent, will have the advantage of being able to mobilize very quickly. That will undoubtedly allow it to contain conflicts rapidly and to undertake timely efforts to restore peace. We therefore ask the international community to provide support for this force, whose action could be only extremely useful for the United Nations, which, by relying upon it, would necessarily avoid the all-too-frequent serious delays it shows when deploying its peacekeeping forces in Africa.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  20. “We also welcome the United Nations assessed contributions. It is, however, essential, as recommended in the Prodi report (8/2008/813), for the United Nations to set up a more flexible, predictable and sustainable financing mechanism for the African Union. We therefore endorse the Secretary-General's recommendation in this respect by inviting the United Nations to establish a standing trust fund to be managed by the African Union and accountable to it for its disbursements. We cannot envisage the future of security in Africa without considering the effectiveness of the African standby force, created by the African Union to assist it in fully shouldering its responsibilities in carrying out its peacekeeping missions. Unfortunately, due to a lack of sufficient financing and logistical resources, the force is not yet operational.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  21. “While it is increasingly active, the cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in the area of international peace and security should be strengthened further. We have particularly in mind the financing of African Union peacekeeping operations authorized by the Council, as well as the logistical support for those missions. African Union support and peacekeeping operations require predictable and sufficient resources if they are to be more effective on the ground. In this regard, we welcome the European Union support for the African Peace Facility, a European response to the African Union's resolve to shoulder responsibility for its own peace and security. Since its establishment, the Facility has allowed the African Union to carry out wide-ranging actions to prevent crises and provide post-conflict stabilization.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  22. “My delegation also notes with satisfaction the increasingly close cooperation between the United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council. Indeed, the consultative meetings held between those two organs since 2007 have allowed for an ongoing exchange of views and shared decision-making on issues of common interest in the area of peace and security. The signing of an agreement on 25 September by the Chair of the African Union Commission and the United Nations Secretary- General creating the Joint Task Force, as well as the opening in July in Addis Ababa of the United Nations Office to the African Union, are also the results of this approach, aimed at bringing the two organizations closer together.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  23. “I should also mention the joint efforts of both organizations in the area of mediation and peacekeeping in the Sudan, particularly through the coordinated action of the African Union High-level Panel; the Special Representative of the Secretary- General; the United Nations Mission in the Sudan; and the Panel on the Referenda in Sudan, recently announced by the Secretary-General. The joint efforts of the various stakeholders have created a environment conducive to the pursuit of the difficult peace talks currently under way in Darfur. Today, they guarantee the trust necessary to the positive development of the continuing negotiations between the parties to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, particularly with regard to the Abyei and South Sudan referendums.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  24. “In Somalia, we welcome the logistical and financial support provided by the United Nations to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and its two support offices, based in Nairobi. In fact, the United Nations strategy for Somalia, launched in 2008, has contributed, inter alia, to strengthening AMISOM's operational capacity, allowing it to carry out more robust action under its mandate to defend the positions of the Transitional Federal Government and to protect the civilian population.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  25. “Among the initiatives attesting to the vitality of this cooperation, we stress the joint United Nations-AU efforts undertaken in the context of the African-Union United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). This force, whose support, command and control structures are provided by the United Nations - and, I recall, headed by a joint Special Representative - has a military component under African command, functions with financial support from the United Nations, and is assisted by a Joint Mediator. Although its hybrid nature was seen as potentially jeopardizing its effectiveness, we must recognize that UNAMID has contributed significantly to providing greater security in Darfur, without which the peace negotiations currently being conducted by Mr. Djibril Bassole, and before him by Mr. Rodolphe Adada, would have been impossible.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  26. “As we take stock of the situation, we will touch on the following three points: the positive aspects of cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union (AU), the acknowledged shortcomings, and future prospects. Concerning the first point, my delegation welcomes the active cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, based primarily on the 2006 agreement setting the framework for the 10-year capacity-building programme for the African Union. While it is true that many of the hopes cherished by Africa have not always been met, we must acknowledge that in recent years we have seen positive developments in many of the areas targeted by the programme.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  27. “Mr. Issoze-Ngondet (Gabon) (spoke in French): At the outset, my delegation would like to welcome you, Mr. President, and to congratulate you on taking the initiative to hold this debate devoted to assessing United Nations support to African Union peacekeeping operations authorized by the Security Council. As an African country, Gabon recognizes the importance of this issue, which confirms the place that Africa occupies on the Council's agenda. We thank the Secretary-General for the presentation of his report (S/2010/514). I also take this opportunity to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, His Excellency Mr. Henry Odein Ajumogobia, and to thank him for his contribution to this debate. We also thank Mr. Lamamra for his valuable contribution. We share and support the views he so eloquently expressed.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  28. “This plan provides Member States with a solid and credible foundation for meeting their commitments on implementing relevant Security Council resolutions. This is the right time and place to pay tribute to the role played by civil society organizations in making States more aware of the importance of involving women in peacebuilding activities. I cherish the hope that the setting up this year of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, better known as "UN Women", headed by Ms. Michelle Bachelet, will, amongst its other missions, back this very important development. I wish to reaffirm Gabon's readiness to work side by side with UN Women in developing this approach. I should like to conclude by voicing my delegation's backing for the presidential statement which we will adopt following this debate.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  29. “The Council will agree that there can be no lasting peace in post-conflict countries unless women are effectively involved in the stabilization and development processes of these countries. This is addressed in resolution 1325 (2000), whose tenth anniversary we mark this month. To date, the success of this resolution is reflected in the increased participation of women in peace processes. Today, one notes the increased number of women heading peace missions and civilian components of peacekeeping operations. We are gratified by the fact that the Secretary-General's action plan for gender-responsible peacebuilding is part and parcel of the Council's approach aimed at bolstering the involvement of women in post-conflict peace and reconstruction efforts.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  30. “It demands the constant effort of the international community in collaboration with national authorities and, of course, an intensive mobilization of significant human and financial resources. To this end, the Peacebuilding Commission will have to continue to bolster its action on the ground and strengthen its partnerships with international financial institutions and regional organizations. The contribution of bilateral and multilateral donors is vital in this regard. Accordingly, we can only encourage the stepped- up action by the European Union and the World Bank in favour of peacebuilding undertaken by our Organization. We call for greater cooperation with the African Union and the various regional economic communities in Africa.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  31. “It must also be supported by measures aimed at laying the foundations for sustainable development and lasting democracy, while strengthening, in particular, the political, judicial and institutional architecture as well as the economic and social fabric in a post-conflict country. A number of examples illustrate the effectiveness of this approach. It is true of the elections held in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia and, recently, Burundi. It is also true of the strengthening of judicial and police institutions in Liberia and Sierra Leone, as well as the creation of development poles in the Central African Republic. The statements we have just heard illustrate the extent to which peacebuilding is a complex and multifaceted endeavour.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  32. “This new agenda, in our view, meets the need, on the one hand, to tailor peacekeeping operations to needs on the ground and, on the other, to take into account all aspects of post-conflict peacebuilding. Here, my country welcomes the efforts undertaken to those ends in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, Timor-Leste and Afghanistan, to limit myself to these few examples. The same applies to post-disaster Haiti, following the horrible disaster that struck that country at the beginning of this year. The comprehensive and integrated approach with a View to lasting peace does not end at guaranteeing political and security stability.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  33. “I pay tribute to the outstanding work which he has carried out at the head of the Commission. Our debate takes place at a time when we are assessing peacebuilding experiences in Burundi, Guinea-Bissau, the Central African Republic and Sierra Leone, within the framework of the Peacebuilding Commission. This exercise affords us an opportunity to re-examine the missions entrusted to this body and to rethink our overall peacebuilding strategy on the basis of a cohesive, coordinated and integrated approach which gives pride of place to mechanisms of national and regional ownership in the reconstruction process. That is the thrust of the new United Nations peacebuilding agenda for action proposed to us by the Secretary-General in the report submitted for our consideration, and my country fully backs it.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  34. “Mr. Issoze-Ngondet (Gabon) (spoke in French): I wish to start by extending to you, Mr. President, the most heartfelt congratulations of my delegation upon Uganda's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. We all know Uganda's consistent interest in the issues of international peace and security. The choice of subject for today's debate on peacebuilding, Sir, clearly shows your country's commitment. I should also like to welcome the presence of the Secretary-General at this debate and to convey to him my gratitude for his two reports - on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2010/386) and women's participation in peacebuilding (S/2010/466). I would also like to convey my gratitude to Ambassador Peter Wittig, Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission, for all the information he provided to us.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  35. “This plan provides Member States with a solid and credible foundation for meeting their commitments on implementing relevant Security Council resolutions. This is the right time and place to pay tribute to the role played by civil society organizations in making States more aware of the importance of involving women in peacebuilding activities. I cherish the hope that the setting up this year of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, better known as "UN Women", headed by Ms. Michelle Bachelet, will, amongst its other missions, back this very important development. I wish to reaffirm Gabon's readiness to work side by side with UN Women in developing this approach. I should like to conclude by voicing my delegation's backing for the presidential statement which we will adopt following this debate.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  36. “The Council will agree that there can be no lasting peace in post-conflict countries unless women are effectively involved in the stabilization and development processes of these countries. This is addressed in resolution 1325 (2000), whose tenth anniversary we mark this month. To date, the success of this resolution is reflected in the increased participation of women in peace processes. Today, one notes the increased number of women heading peace missions and civilian components of peacekeeping operations. We are gratified by the fact that the Secretary-General's action plan for gender-responsible peacebuilding is part and parcel of the Council's approach aimed at bolstering the involvement of women in post-conflict peace and reconstruction efforts.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  37. “It demands the constant effort of the international community in collaboration with national authorities and, of course, an intensive mobilization of significant human and financial resources. To this end, the Peacebuilding Commission will have to continue to bolster its action on the ground and strengthen its partnerships with international financial institutions and regional organizations. The contribution of bilateral and multilateral donors is vital in this regard. Accordingly, we can only encourage the stepped- up action by the European Union and the World Bank in favour of peacebuilding undertaken by our Organization. We call for greater cooperation with the African Union and the various regional economic communities in Africa.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  38. “It must also be supported by measures aimed at laying the foundations for sustainable development and lasting democracy, while strengthening, in particular, the political, judicial and institutional architecture as well as the economic and social fabric in a post-conflict country. A number of examples illustrate the effectiveness of this approach. It is true of the elections held in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia and, recently, Burundi. It is also true of the strengthening of judicial and police institutions in Liberia and Sierra Leone, as well as the creation of development poles in the Central African Republic. The statements we have just heard illustrate the extent to which peacebuilding is a complex and multifaceted endeavour.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  39. “This new agenda, in our view, meets the need, on the one hand, to tailor peacekeeping operations to needs on the ground and, on the other, to take into account all aspects of post-conflict peacebuilding. Here, my country welcomes the efforts undertaken to those ends in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, Timor-Leste and Afghanistan, to limit myself to these few examples. The same applies to post-disaster Haiti, following the horrible disaster that struck that country at the beginning of this year. The comprehensive and integrated approach with a View to lasting peace does not end at guaranteeing political and security stability.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  40. “I pay tribute to the outstanding work which he has carried out at the head of the Commission. Our debate takes place at a time when we are assessing peacebuilding experiences in Burundi, Guinea-Bissau, the Central African Republic and Sierra Leone, within the framework of the Peacebuilding Commission. This exercise affords us an opportunity to re-examine the missions entrusted to this body and to rethink our overall peacebuilding strategy on the basis of a cohesive, coordinated and integrated approach which gives pride of place to mechanisms of national and regional ownership in the reconstruction process. That is the thrust of the new United Nations peacebuilding agenda for action proposed to us by the Secretary-General in the report submitted for our consideration, and my country fully backs it.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  41. “Mr. Issoze-Ngondet (Gabon) (spoke in French): I wish to start by extending to you, Mr. President, the most heartfelt congratulations of my delegation upon Uganda's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. We all know Uganda's consistent interest in the issues of international peace and security. The choice of subject for today's debate on peacebuilding, Sir, clearly shows your country's commitment. I should also like to welcome the presence of the Secretary-General at this debate and to convey to him my gratitude for his two reports - on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2010/386) and women's participation in peacebuilding (S/2010/466). I would also like to convey my gratitude to Ambassador Peter Wittig, Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission, for all the information he provided to us.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  42. “Lastly, my delegation renews its support for the action of the United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti, President Bill Clinton, and that of MINUSTAH and its head, Special Representative Edmond Mulet.”

    2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source

  43. “Regarding the humanitarian situation, in particular that of displaced persons, we support the Secretary-General's appeal for the establishment of a comprehensive strategy to resettle the earthquake victims. With regard to the recovery and reconstruction of Haiti, my delegation encourages donors to meet their commitments. The development of a stable and prosperous Haiti will depend to a large extent on keeping the promises made by donors. Without doubt, the reconstruction of this country is a challenge for the international community. From that standpoint, Gabon supports efforts seeking aimed at the Government's effective implementation of the Action Plan for National Recovery and Development of Haiti.”

    2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source

  44. “In particular, we welcome the significant $390 million contribution of the European Union and the announcement of $200 million in financial assistance made by the Union of South American Nations. In terms of security, we are pleased that the situation remains generally calm. However, my delegation continues to be concerned about the sexual and gender-based violence against women and children and the resurgence of crime by organized gangs, linked in part to the escape of prisoners. That is why we support keeping MINUSTAH military and police troops at their current level so as to ensure support for the Haitian security and defence forces.”

    2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source

  45. “In that regard, my delegation welcomes the steps taken to date by the Haitian Government to create conditions conducive to organizing that vote. Thus, Gabon urges the Government and the parties engaged in meeting this timeline to become fully involved in completing the constitutional reform process under way. Given the impact that the holding of these elections will have on the recovery and reconstruction process of Haiti, Gabon supports the current coordination among the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), the Government and civil society in preparing those elections. Likewise, my country appreciates the efforts made in that area by the international community.”

    2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source

  46. “Mr. Issoze-Ngondet (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would first like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on the initiative to convene this debate on the development of the political, security and humanitarian situation in Haiti. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his detailed report on those issues (S/2010/446), and, lastly, to express my appreciation to the Permanent Representative of Haiti for the particularly enlightening information and analysis that he has shared with us. Members will recall that at a number of international conferences held on Haiti, including the donor conference of 31 March 2010 and the conference held in the Dominican Republic on 2 June 2010, the Haitian Government committed, before the international community, to organizing general elections on 28 November 2010.”

    2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source

  47. “I should like to pay tribute to General Obiakor for his excellent work with the United Nations over these past years, and I wish him every success in his future endeavours.”

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  48. “In this context, we welcome the decision taken by the Mission on 19 July to establish an advanced outpost in Mutwanga and to set up a temporary base there in order to increase security in the area and allow for the deployment of personnel and the distribution of humanitarian aid in secure conditions. My delegation encourages the international community to provide the various missions with financial and material resources commensurate with the situation and developments on the ground and to work for constructive dialogue with host countries. Furthermore, my country advocates for the language factor to be taken into account when choosing force commanders, for greater collaboration with regional and subregional organizations, and for greater attention to be paid to aspects relating to prevention.”

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  49. “With regard to the Sudan, UNAMID reports a significant deficit in terms of airborne military capacity, including utility helicopters needed for air reconnaissance missions. We deplore the fact that UNAMID also faces restrictions on its freedom of movement, which have increased from 21 per cent in May to 77 per cent in June. With regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, my delegation remains concerned by the scale of the humanitarian tragedy caused by the fighting between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Ugandan rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces/National Army for the Liberation of Uganda.”

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  50. “We have noted the start of the first phase of the drawdown of MONUSCO, as provided for in Security Council resolution 1925 (2010). Finally, my delegation is pleased to note that, increasingly, new, multidisciplinary approaches are being integrated into peacekeeping mandates, in line with the Secretary-General's 2008 report, such as strengthening the rule of law, protection of civilians, applying mechanisms for preventing the resurgence of conflicts and implementing reconstruction programmes. I shall now turn to the second point of my statement - the challenges encountered in carrying out the mandates of United Nations missions. The complexity of current crises is leading to difficulty in the implementation peacekeeping mandates, and these crises are often the result, of course, of shortfalls in financial and material resources.”

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