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Kafando

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first: 1999-02-22
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“Much hope was therefore placed in the Annapolis conference, and the agreements reached there laid a solid foundation for a timely and satisfactory solution to the conflict. In assessing the outcome, it must be acknowledged once again that we are far from having reached the goals set at Annapolis, although there has been no lack of follow-up action in support of the process. The December 2007 Paris donor conference and the initiatives of Egypt and Yemen can be cited in that regard. Regrettably, real obstacles still block the road to peace, including the ongoing Israeli settlement policies in occupied Palestinian territories, an embargo on Gaza that has led to a disturbing humanitarian tragedy and the firing of rockets by Hamas into Israel, among others.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): My delegation would like to thank you, Sir, for organizing and presiding over today's meeting. The presence of ministers and the Secretary-General, whom we respectfully welcome, attests to its importance. It has been said that the situation in the Middle East, in particular the Israeli-Palestinian question, is certainly one of the most complex and one of the most paradoxical items on the agenda. It is a paradox because, despite the unanimous View that a lasting solution must be found, the parties and the international community are finding it difficult to identify a political solution that is acceptable to everyone. As has been recalled in the Council, several initiatives have been taken to that end, including the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative which is still awaiting full implementation.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“The Ouagadougou Declaration, which was adopted at the end of the meeting, stressed in particular the role of international cooperation as an important element in preventing and combating terrorism in accordance with obligations under international law, particularly the Charter of the United Nations, and other relevant instruments, particularly those relating to human rights, the rights of refugees and international humanitarian law. Burkina Faso believes that, in taking up the global challenge of terrorism, we must make every effort to strengthen cooperation for development, including technical assistance. Lastly, we would like to thank the Croatian delegation for submitting a draft presidential statement, which we, of course, fully support.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“Burkina Faso strongly condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and stands ready to continue supporting all efforts of the international community to combat this scourge. Accordingly, from 20 to 22 March 2007, we hosted the fourth Conference of the Ministers of Justice of Francophone African Countries on the ratification and implementation of international instruments against terrorism. The participating countries were able to consider the progress that they had made in adopting at the domestic level the legal instruments to which they are party as well as the submission of their reports to the various Security Council committees.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“I would thus appeal once again to our partners for substantial financial field and capacity-building assistance, in close cooperation with subregional and regional organizations. As with other aspects of maintaining international peace and security, the comparative advantage of these organizations, which are closer to realities on the ground, is real and cannot be ignored if we want to succeed. In order to conquer terrorism, we must remain united and resolute. Our common strategy must therefore take account of the greatest values of humanity and respect human rights and all religious beliefs. It is also important that the great evils of poverty and social inequality be taken into account so that they are not exploited by terrorists.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“Worse, they have not always had the courage to recognize that the root causes of terrorism are to be found in extreme poverty, selfishness and our own conduct resulting from intolerance and exclusion. As long as that situation continues, our efforts will be in vain. Burkina Faso belongs to the African region of West Africa. The region was long regarded as having been spared by the terrorist threat, but it now directly faces a number of networks of organized crime, including terrorist networks, which the States of the region do not have the necessary resources to address. Widely intermingled populations, porous borders and the lack of infrastructure and monitoring bodies make these States, already fragile and weakened, particularly vulnerable.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“With respect to strengthening the legal framework, the review of the implementation of the Global Strategy on 4 September this year highlighted the need for a comprehensive convention that would bring together all of the instruments in force, provide a clear and precise definition of the concepts and encourage non-selective implementation of those instruments, for terrorism is a common challenge to us all. From a practical standpoint, ensuring consistency in the efforts of the Security Council, the General Assembly and all other bodies and institutions through the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force established by the Secretary-General is essential. We must honestly recognize that States shoulder some responsibility. Unfortunately, they have not always demonstrated the necessary political will to fight this scourge.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“The adoption of resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004), in particular, and the establishment of the committees pursuant to those resolutions and the establishment of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate are part of these activities. The work of the committees and their expert groups have helped, inter alia, to initiate and strengthen efforts system-wide. Despite these initiatives, we have to recognize that threats to peace and security caused by terrorist acts have not abated much less been eliminated. Terrorist acts spare no continent, country or people. On several occasions, the United Nations itself has been targeted by terrorists. Given that situation, additional emergency measures are required.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“We cannot pass over in silence the significant contribution made by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and its Terrorism Prevention Branch, which to date has provided technical assistance to over 115 States in the ratification and implementation of those instruments and in strengthening their national institutions in the prosecution and application of the law. The General Assembly should continue its efforts to strengthen the legal framework by finalizing the draft comprehensive terrorism convention, which has languished for a number of years. For almost 10 years, the Security Council has initiated its activities, particularly after the unjustifiable attacks of 11 September 2001.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“3 This scourge by its very nature, methods and expressions, has shattered of many our certainties, and the international community has mobilized to find a swift and appropriate response. It is true that, for a variety of reasons, differences of View that are often deep-seated have sometimes hindered effective cooperation among States. However, we have to recognize that significant efforts have been made by the General Assembly, the Security Council and other institutions such as the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the International Maritime Organization, which have developed and strengthened many instruments, the latest being the Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy and its Plan of Action, adopted by the General Assembly.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“Over 60 years later, alas, that search remains an aspiration and a challenge that the international community must take up, given the many ongoing threats to the world. One of the most serious threats today is certainly the threat of terrorism, which has managed to insinuate itself into and strike fear in the hearts of our lives and our societies, as the most recent attacks in Mumbai unfortunately demonstrate. I would like at this time to extend the sincere condolences of Burkina Faso to the families of the victims and to the Government and the people of India. I would like to congratulate and thank you, Sir, most deeply for bringing us together today to discuss this issue, the importance of which the General Assembly recognized by inscribing it on its agenda in 1972 and has been considering every year since 1993.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): On behalf of my country, I would like to welcome you, Sir, and say that we are deeply honoured to see you presiding over this very important meeting, the topic of which was so wisely decided upon the Croatian delegation. Burkina Faso wished to participate at a high level in this meeting, but since it coincides with our national holiday, we were not able to do so. The search for lasting peace and effective collective security was at the very heart of the concerns and hopes of the founding fathers of the United Nations, who were firmly resolved to spare mankind the horrors of war and to build a community of nations the main orientations of which would be solidarity and cooperation.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“We would urge them and the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council to resolutely continue their work for stability and lasting peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source
“In resolution 1845 (2008), the Security Council expressed support for the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina and for the Dayton Agreement of 10 November 1995. The international community must continue in that vein, and continue to support Bosnian and Herzegovina with a view to the full implementation of the various agreements. In this connection, we welcome the contribution made by the European Union and its multinational stabilization force. We also welcome the efforts by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Lastly, we commend the work and the praiseworthy initiatives of the High Representative and his Office in terms of the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia Herzegovina.”
2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source
“It is also essential that the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to strive to resolve the question of refugees and displaced persons and that they cooperate with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Good-neighbourly relations are essential to the viability of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is, of course, in the process of being rebuilt as a State. Given the turmoil in which the country's rebirth took place, Bosnia and Herzegovina should cooperate with its neighbours and undertake, as soon as possible, the demarcation of its common borders with them, which would certainly help to lay a solid foundation for fruitful subregional cooperation and stabilize the region.”
2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source
“However, this progress should not lead us to lose sight of the fact that the overall situation remains unstable. That fact was highlighted by the attempts to change the Constitution and to call into question the Dayton Agreement, as well as the threats against the authority of the High Representative. We are also disturbed by the lack of understanding between the various political entities; which slows progress in crucial areas such as reforming the economy, public administration and the defence sector. The parties must work to reach the objectives set by the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council.”
2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to thank Mr. Miroslav Lajcak for his briefing, which gave us a good overview of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also welcome the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Spirie, and we are grateful to him for his statement. From the overview gained from the briefing, we can see that some progress has been made in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In particular, in mid-April, a police reform law was adopted. On 16 June, the Stabilization and Association Agreement and the accompanying Interim Agreement were signed with the European Union. On 8 November 2008, a memorandum of understanding was also signed by the most influential Bosnian parties.”
2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our appeal to all the parties to show restraint in order to help in the peaceful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“However, above all, the incident is another reminder that the role of the Security Council, just like that of the international community, is to persuade the two parties - the Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority - to implement all the commitments they have undertaken in the context of the Road Map and the various recommendations to which they have agreed in order to reach a comprehensive and definitive settlement of the issue. As is now acknowledged by all, that will necessitate the existence of two neighbouring States living in peace and full security. In spite of this incident, we would still like to welcome the relative calm of the situation overall. That calm must be capitalized upon in order to build confidence and maintain the spirit of Annapolis, which would enable ongoing dialogue between Israel and Palestine.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“The situation in general is of course of great concern, but it is particularly difficult at the present moment. The incident under consideration arises from the prevention of the supply of food and medication to that population, which is greatly in need of them. That is why we again to urge the Israeli authorities to lift the siege on Gaza, especially in order to facilitate the work of humanitarian organizations. The Security Council has always been concerned by any form of obstruction imposed on humanitarian access, whoever perpetrates that obstruction and wherever it is carried out. That is why we believe that it would have been better in this case to reconcile the legitimate requirements of the Israeli State with the need to assist a population stricken by unilateral measures.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): The urgent convening of this meeting bears witness to the great importance of the question of the Middle East, which is at the heart of the Security Council's concerns. The incident that occurred with respect to the Libyan ship prevented from delivering humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population raises once again the question of the blockade of Gaza. However, it is only one aspect of the complex situation, which requires the problem of the Middle East to be considered with a great deal of thought and, above all, a great sense of responsibility. Together with the other members of the Security Council, we have always deplored the critical humanitarian situation that prevails in Gaza.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“It is not advocating impunity in Darfur, but rather insisting on the need to preserve the integrity of all political and judicial processes and to ensure that the will for justice does not entail the taking of decisions that could jeopardize the political process.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“The Security Council, which has referred the case of Darfur to the ICC, must continue to closely follow developments in the prosecution and to pursue its consideration of the issue. It cannot reject any potential solution or spare any effort. It must be ready to listen to all, including the victims, the Court and, above all, its African Union partner. The African Union has always reaffirmed - in particular in its communique of 21 July - its conviction that "in order to achieve long-lasting peace and reconciliation in Darfur, it is imperative to bring to justice the perpetrators of gross human rights violations in that region" (S/2008/48], annex, para. 10).”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“There is thus a need to assess opportunities in a dispassionate and objective manner and to take measures to ensure that equitable justice is served, while maintaining peace in Darfur, the Sudan and the region. Follow-up and the success of the political process are to a great extent in the hands of the United Nations and the African Union, which, in support of that process, have decided together to deploy in Darfur the largest peacekeeping mission in history. We therefore invite the Sudanese Government to take all necessary steps to cooperate in the prosecution of persons recognized as being guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity and, in general, to cooperate in combating impunity.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“That is why, as a State party to the Rome Statute, my country reaffirms yet again its full support for the activities of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and believes that those activities must be undertaken with the greatest possible caution and in the context of a purely judicial approach, with the sole objective of revealing the truth, prosecuting the guilty and protecting the interests of the victims in accordance with resolution 1593 (2005). There is a particular need to avoid any action that could weaken the population's trust in the international community and thereby polarize the positions of parties, which could undermine all ongoing efforts and scuttle the political process, including the deployment of UNAMID, which we believe is not what the international community seeks to achieve.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Faithful to the principles of justice and the rule of law, Burkina Faso wishes to reaffirm, as the African Union has already done, its dedication to fighting impunity and to promoting equal justice for all in the Sudan, and in Darfur in particular, without which no political solution to the crisis can endure. That is the only way to ensure that justice is done on behalf of the thousands of victims of the war. Burkina Faso believes that the search for a political solution and the administration of justice are not at all contradictory so long as the integrity of each process is fully maintained.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“We therefore welcome the numerous international initiatives of the United Nations, the African Union and several States, including Qatar, to help the people of the Sudan to survive their difficult ordeal. We thank in particular the joint United Nations-African Union Mediator for his ongoing efforts to that end. We also pay tribute to the women and men of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), who work every day in particularly trying conditions at the side of the people of the Sudan. For their part, the Sudanese parties have also made major commitments to finding a solution to the conflict. However, their efforts remain clearly insufficient, and they must be urged to be bolder and more engaged.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, for his introduction of the eighth report on the activities of his Office with respect to the Darfur conflict. We take note of the report. It is now a truism to say that the situation in the Sudan continues to be of great concern, given the very large number of victims both among civilians and among personnel of peacekeeping operations. We reaffirm that deliberate attacks against civilian populations and peacekeeping forces are unacceptable, irrespective of who carries them out. Faced with so complex and tragic conflict as that of Darfur, the international community must therefore demonstrate ingenuity and courage in order to bring about a comprehensive political solution as quickly as possible.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, we express our thanks to UNMIK, KFOR and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe for their joint efforts, which have made it possible to maintain stability in Kosovo. We thank the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, who is present in the Chamber, for their initiatives aimed at bringing the views of all the parties closer together. We urge them, together with the European Union, to continue on the path towards a lasting solution that is acceptable to all the parties.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“We stress, however, the importance of taking account of the views expressed by the Kosovo authorities, including in their sovereign statement of 18 November (see S/2008/692, annex I). In addition to support for the Kosovo authorities in the key areas of security, rule of law, protection of cultural and religious heritage, integration and the protection of minorities, it is important also to support the country's socio-economic development efforts: pillars which are vital to strengthen stability. Since both parties aspire to integration into the great European family, the Republics of Kosovo and Serbia should overcome their differences and give top priority to what is essential: stability, security and prosperity in Kosovo, in Serbia and throughout the Balkans.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“Hence, we endorse the Secretary-General's initiative to reconfigure the international civil presence on the basis of the provisions of resolution 1244 (1999). This should enable the European Union to play a larger role in Kosovo, through the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX). We are sure that EULEX can contribute a great deal to consolidating UNMIK's achievements, and we can only welcome the agreements entered into between UNMIK and the European Union Mission on facilitating EULEX's deployment in Kosovo. We welcome the dialogue on the six key points that has begun in Belgrade and Pristina, involving all the parties and under the auspices of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“We welcome the efforts of the Kosovo authorities, who continue to work to establish viable institutions, making it possible to exercise the prerogatives of a sovereign State, despite resistance here and there and a boycott of the new administration by a small minority of the population, in particular in the north. The resulting tension is minor, but it should not be minimized. That is why we appreciate the joint efforts of the police of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Kosovo Force (KFOR), which have made it possible to maintain calm thus far. It is clear that Kosovo's declaration of independence, followed by the adoption of its constitution, has greatly changed the situation in the region.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset to welcome Their Excellencies the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Serbia and of Kosovo, Mr. Jeremie and Mr. Hyseni, and to thank them for their important contributions to this debate. I also thank Mr. Zannier, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for all the information he has provided in the framework of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/692). First of all, we note with satisfaction the relative calm that continues to prevail in Kosovo. We are pleased to note that since the declaration of independence no major crisis has occurred, despite the fact that a number of difficulties remain to be resolved.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation would like to reiterate its resolute support for MONUC and hopes that a strengthened Mission can face the many security and humanitarian challenges in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We thus support the efforts under way aimed at finding a final political settlement to the crisis.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“Once again, the human tragedy being played out on the ground calls out to the international community to find, without delay, viable solutions that would take into account the responsibility to protect civilian populations as well as the duty to pursue and punish all those responsible for atrocities committed in the framework of this conflict. The Security Council must continue to call upon all parties to respect international humanitarian law and, naturally, to consider measures against those who are responsible for serious human rights violations and other atrocities, in particular, war crimes, genocide and flagrant violations of international humanitarian law.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“We recall that during past consultations, the Secretariat assured Council members that MONUC's mandate under Chapter VII of the Charter was robust enough for it to carry out its mission. However, objective constraints, such as the inaction of the Congolese armed forces, do not allow MONUC to confront the illegal armed forces on its own. As a result, and within the framework of the renewal of this mandate, the question of reviewing MONUC's mandate has to be considered carefully - and, I would say, with a great deal of caution as well, given the continued worsening of the security and humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“We cannot say this often enough: the Nairobi and Goma processes offer a credible basis for the restoration of peace in the region. Despite its efforts to implement its mandate, MONUC is almost powerless with respect to the humanitarian tragedy on the ground. Given the collapse and near disintegration of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the criticism levelled against it, MONUC is the only bastion for the population which is fleeing the violence. 08-62035 Because it understood the risk of the deterioration of the situation, my delegation supported resolution 1843 (2008), which was intended to strengthen MONUC's capacity to fulfil its mission of protecting the civilian population.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“As we are convinced that only a political solution can sustainably resolve the crisis, we believe it is also crucial for States in the region, in particular the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, to intensify their efforts in order to give effect to the commitments they have undertaken in the framework of the Nairobi process. We urge all players to resolve the substantive issues that separate them, in particular the issue of the threat posed by national and foreign armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is also essential to make it possible for the recommendations which emerged from the bilateral, regional and international initiatives undertaken in early November to restore trust with a view to a resumption of political dialogue.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“We strongly support the political action undertaken at the international and subregional levels in order to reach such a settlement, and we note with great interest the mediation undertaken by Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, and Mr. Benjamin Mkapa, Special Envoy of the Southern African Development Community for the Great Lakes Region. Thanks to their combined efforts, a ceasefire has now been obtained. In order to progress further, they need the firm support and full cooperation of the parties and of the international community.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“The numerous atrocities in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have, we must acknowledge and state, reached a climax. No human conscience can tolerate this. The escalation of armed violence since the resumption of hostilities last August has led to a catastrophic humanitarian and security situation, as we can see from the total destitution in which displaced persons live, the indiscriminate attacks against civilian populations, the sexual violence and the ethnic-based massacre of civilians. Clearly, the situation is fraught with danger; we even have to fear carnage and a possible expansion of the conflict to the rest of the subregion. In these conditions, any initiative that could help to resolve the crisis can only be beneficial.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Alan Doss for his summary of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/728). I would also like to congratulate him, as well as the entire personnel of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) on their commitment and the decisive role they are playing in keeping the peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite all the unfortunate obstacles. I would also like to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Belgium. We appreciated his important statement on the topic under consideration. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for his information on the situation; we look forward also to hearing the statement of our colleague from Rwanda.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“To conclude, in order to give fresh impetus to our collective action to reduce and regulate armaments, my delegation wishes to make the following specific proposals: renew the disarmament architecture by proposing new approaches; strengthen confidence- building measures among producer countries; ensure compliance with and strengthen the present legal framework; strengthen and support the capacities of regional and subregional organizations; and strengthen international cooperation.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Burkina Faso adheres to the principles and recommendations of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, and we are therefore setting out to effectively implement these measures nationally through training and control of weapons flows, carried out by our National Commission against small arms and light weapons and the High National Authority to combat the importation and exportation of small weapons, their ammunition and their use. As a State party to the main legal instruments on disarmament, Burkina Faso will continue to support all relevant initiatives.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“In June 2006 the member countries of ECOWAS established the Convention on Small Arms, Light Weapons, Their Ammunition, and Other Associated Materials with the purpose of regulating small arms and light weapons within ECOWAS and reducing their proliferation. Neither should we forget the historic agreement reached in Dublin on the Convention on Cluster Munitions. That agreement was reached outside of the current United Nations disarmament framework by a number of States, civil society, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations. Those two examples Show how important a role can be played on the international scene by other actors in the realm of disarmament.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Apart from the numerous victims they take, these arms are a constant threat for flare-ups in entire regions. That is why we need without delay to address the challenge of their control and regulation. In the hope of succeeding in this area, Burkina Faso believes that we need to seek a new consensus around collective security, with responsibility shared by all actors on the international stage. This is indeed possible, in the light of the convincing results obtained by other actors outside of the United Nations framework, such as the achievements of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in the areas of control, limitation and regulation of armaments in the delicate subregion of West Africa.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“We have not met with any further success with regard to the efforts to strengthen the legal framework of and cooperation on these issues undertaken by the General Assembly, and so we must recognize that, in spite of sustained action within the United Nations, which has contributed to greater awareness of the need to act, the United Nations has not been able to carry out its mandate with necessary effectiveness. All of this undermines the objective of collective security, of which, in terms of the Charter, the United Nations in general, and the Security Council in particular, are guarantors. Although we recognize that control and regulation of armaments is a very complex task vis-a- Vis the interests at stake, Burkina Faso is convinced that the need to ensure effective security should give that task priority over any other consideration.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“However, we still face an unprecedented threat that is due essentially to the excessive accumulation of weapons of mass destruction, such as nuclear, chemicals and biological weapons, as well as to the constant increase in military budgets and the risk of the militarization of outer space. Additionally, cluster munitions, conventional weapons, and small arms and light weapons continue to cause enormous suffering to civilian populations as well as significant material damage. In view of this situation, we can only deplore the lethargy in the two frameworks of multilateral negotiation, that is, the Conference on Disarmament and the United Nations Disarmament Commission.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Today, this untiring pursuit of security for all continues to be of our concern and States seek to join efforts, in particular diplomatic and military efforts, to preserve humanity from a new specter of war, which, this time, could lead to a nuclear disaster. For this, we must have rules that take into account the control, reduction and regulation of armament. With this in mind, we need to recognize that, from its beginnings, the United Nations has contributed to establishing the present disarmament architecture, in particular, enabling the Conference on Disarmament to negotiate and conclude the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the Comprehensive Nuclear- Test-Ban Treaty, as well as the Conventions on chemical and biological weapons.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina F aso) (spoke in French): I would like to tell you, Mr. President, how happy our delegation is to see you personally chairing this important debate on the strengthening of collective security through the reduction of armaments and general regulation, which is a pressing subject and goes right to the heart of the Security Council's responsibilities. We are also grateful to your delegation, Mr. President, for the concept paper that was drawn up and for the draft presidential statement that was proposed. A safer world, forever rid of war, was the main objective that guided the founders of the United Nations.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, we would say that more than ever the solidarity of the international community must be affirmed in order to support Iraq in its national reconstruction efforts in an environment of peace with its neighbours and in a stable and secure region.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source