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Jolle

lines on the record: 7
first: 2008-12-16
most recent: 2008-12-16
sittings or episodes: 1
sources: un-security-council

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“Finally, as indicated by others here today, piracy is in many ways merely a symptom. Obviously, we also need to look at its root causes and continue the work to produce a cure. The situation inside Somalia is indeed deeply worrying. We need to assist Somalia in preventing and fighting piracy inland by supporting a political solution and promoting peaceful and sustainable development in parallel with our efforts to combat piracy. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the strong support of my Government to the international fight against piracy reflected in resolution 1851 (2008). Denmark will remain actively engaged and looks forward to continued cooperation with all other actors in this field.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“Consequently, we strongly support the initiative of Governments in East Africa, in cooperation with the IMO, to conclude a regional agreement to prevent, deter and suppress piracy and armed robbery against ships. In general, we note and warmly welcome the many constructive and cooperative signals we receive from nations in the region. We must also consider new and innovative approaches. Denmark has suggested to the IMO that a team of experts be established in order to assist detaining States in ensuring that pirates detained at sea are prosecuted. We have also proposed that the IMO, in the context of technical cooperation, give priority to those issues concerning the building of a stronger legal infrastructure in the region. We appreciate the support which we have received so far concerning those proposals.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“Since it was impossible to prosecute the suspects in Denmark or in any other relevant State, Denmark eventually had to release the detainees. That episode illustrates how third States engaged in anti-piracy activities are faced with very difficult challenges regarding the handling and prosecution of persons detained in international waters and suspected of piracy or other criminal activities. In the long term, we may need to examine the concept of bringing suspected pirates before an international tribunal. In the shorter term, however, we need to also focus on more practical solutions. In that respect, it is of key importance to conclude regional and bilateral agreements between States on the extradition and prosecution of pirate detainees, particularly in the region concerned.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“We therefore warmly welcome the paragraph in the resolution calling for the establishment of an international cooperation mechanism to act as a common point of contact between and among States and regional and international organizations on all aspects of combating piracy off Somalia's coast. The mechanism should be given a broad scope and will constitute a major step forward. We welcome plans to form a contact group based on resolution 1851 (2008) and stand ready to participate actively in that effort. A major focus area for the international community's attention should be the question of judicial infrastructure. Recently, Danish naval forces in Combined Task Force 150 detained a number of suspected pirates in international waters.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“As a nation with a large commercial fleet operating globally with a substantial number of seafarers on board, Denmark, for obvious reasons, has a keen interest in an intensified international effort in this field. We have contributed by providing maritime military escorts for the transport of World Food Programme aid to Somalia, and we are participating with a naval vessel in the United Nations-supported operation Combined Task Force 150, which is engaged in anti-piracy activities off the coast of East Africa. We are currently entrusted with the leadership of that maritime operation. In light of the large variety of actors in this field, strengthened coordination is absolutely essential.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“As expressed in the letter sent last month by my Government to the Secretary-General, we therefore strongly welcome and recognize the important work already undertaken within the framework of the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization, including the recent adoption of Security Council resolution 1846 (2008). We are also pleased to see regional organizations, such as the European Union, NATO, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, taking steps in various ways to join international efforts to alleviate the problems. For some time now, Denmark has been engaged in the international efforts to combat piracy.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“My Government warmly welcomes the initiative by the Council to hold this special ministerial meeting today in order to address the growing problems posed by piracy off the coast of Somalia. In itself, the meeting underlines how piracy has rapidly developed into a significant challenge to the entire international community. Interventions made here today by ministers and others representing all regions of the world clearly illustrate the widespread political will and determination to fight piracy and, in particular, the need for us to do so in a joint effort. The problems related to piracy cannot be solved by any one State alone; they need to be addressed by the international community through initiatives that match the severity and urgency of the situation.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source