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1. “In favour: Belgium, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Panama, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1833 (2008). I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

   2008-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5977 (2008) · source

2. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2008/610, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw attention to documents S/2008/597 and S/2008/603, containing respectively the texts of two letters dated 9 September 2008 and 12 September 2008 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

   2008-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5977 (2008) · source

3. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Tanin (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   2008-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5977 (2008) · source

4. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 11.45 a.m. 08-51167”

   2008-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5976 (2008) · source

5. “I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic, Mr. Kombo Yaya, for his kind words to the presidency of the Council. Once again, we welcome him to New York. I now give the floor to the Permanent Representative of Chad.”

   2008-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5976 (2008) · source

6. “I thank Mr. Victor da Silva Angelo for his briefing. I now give the floor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic, Mr. Dieudonne Kombo Yaya.”

   2008-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5976 (2008) · source

7. “At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Victor da Silva Angelo, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad, to whom I give the floor.”

   2008-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5976 (2008) · source

8. “Allam-mi (Chad) took seats at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Victor da Silva Angelo, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and head of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad, contained in document S/2008/601.”

   2008-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5976 (2008) · source

9. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of the Central African Republic and Chad, in Which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item Without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic, His Excellency Mr. Dieudonne Kombo Yaya. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Kombo Yaya (Central African Republic) and Mr.”

   2008-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5976 (2008) · source

10. “I thank Mr. Serry for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”

    2008-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5974 (2008) · source

11. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Robert Serry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Serry to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Robert Serry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General. I now give him the floor.”

    2008-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5974 (2008) · source

12. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.45 am. 08-50335”

    2008-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5973 (2008) · source

13. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by His Excellency Mr. Jan Grauls. Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). I now give the floor to Mr. Grauls.”

    2008-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5973 (2008) · source

14. “The Security Council calls on both sides to continue to work together in a constructive and positive manner in order to reach a comprehensive and durable settlement approved in separate and simultaneous referendums. The Security Council looks forward to progress in the negotiations and reiterates its readiness to support the process. "The Security Council welcomes the appointment of Alexander Downer as the Secretary-General's Special Adviser and looks forward to being briefed on the progress of the Good Offices process." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/34. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.25 p.m. 08-495 82”

    2008-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5971 (2008) · source

15. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council warmly welcomes the launch of fully-fledged negotiations between the two leaders, under the Good Offices Mission of the Secretary-General, aimed at the reunification of Cyprus. "The Security Council commends the two leaders for the progress made since their first the meeting on 21 March and supports their common approach.”

    2008-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5971 (2008) · source

16. “"The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to report on the implementation of the Djibouti Agreement by the parties, including an update on the conditions on the ground, as well as on his planning, including discussions with potential contributing States, within 60 days." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/33. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.20 p.m.”

    2008-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5970 (2008) · source

17. “"In this regard, the Security Council requests that the Secretary-General elaborate on his contingency plans and provide, in consultation with the parties and other relevant stakeholders, a detailed and consolidated description of a feasible multinational force, its mandate and derived tasks, to include, inter alia, the size and geographical scope of that force, 08-49576 the progressively deployed, and further provide a detailed concept of operations for a feasible United Nations peacekeeping operation. "The Security Council further requests the Secretary-General urgently to identify and approach States that might contribute the financial resources, personnel, equipment and services required, stands ready to support the Secretary-General in this regard, and calls upon States to respond favourably.”

    2008-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5970 (2008) · source

18. “"The Security Council recalls the Secretary- General's contingency planning for a United Nations integrated peacekeeping mission in Somalia, which recommends that plans be put in place for the deployment of an international stabilization force, in the framework of the approach presented by the Secretary-General in his report of 14 March 2008 (S/2008/l78).”

    2008-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5970 (2008) · source

19. “"The Security Council takes note of the parties' request in the Djibouti Agreement that the United Nations, within a period of 120 days, authorize and deploy an international stabilization force. The Council further notes, in this regard, communique's by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union of 29 June 2008, 8 August 2008 and 20 August 2008. 08-49576 "The Security Council, acknowledging recent positive political developments in the wake of the Djibouti Agreement, as confirmed by Mr. Ould-Abdallah, reaffirms its willingness, as set out in its resolution 1814 (2008), to consider, at an appropriate time, a United Nations peacekeeping operation to take over from AMISOM, subject to progress in the political process and improvement in the security situation on the ground.”

    2008-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5970 (2008) · source

20. “In particular, the Council underlines the crucial importance of the parties taking all necessary measures to ensure, without delay, unhindered humanitarian access and assistance to the Somali people, and of the parties and their allies terminating all acts of armed confrontation. The Security Council states its support for the implementation of the Agreement and its intention to review that implementation continuously. "The Security Council reiterates its strong support for the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) and urges again the international community to provide financial resources, personnel, equipment and services for the full deployment of AMISOM.”

    2008-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5970 (2008) · source

21. “"The Security Council reaffirms its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia. "The Security Council extends its gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia, Mr. Ahmedou Ould- Abdallah, and to the United Nations Political Office for Somalia for mediating dialogue between the parties and garnering support for the political process. The Security Council further expresses its gratitude to the Government of Djibouti for hosting talks between the parties. "The Security Council calls on the parties to meet all elements of their Agreement in full.”

    2008-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5970 (2008) · source

22. “"The Security Council welcomes the signing of a peace and reconciliation Agreement ("the Djibouti Agreement") between the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia (ARS) in Djibouti on 19 August 2008, the preliminary work undertaken by the High Level Committee and the Joint Security Committee set up under that Agreement, as well as recent political developments. The Security Council expresses its determination that the Agreement should provide the basis for lasting peace, security and stability for the people of Somalia, including the ultimate withdrawal of foreign forces. The Security Council commends the efforts deployed by the TFG and the ARS to this end and their commitment to peace.”

    2008-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5970 (2008) · source

23. “In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Duale (Somalia) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council.”

    2008-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5970 (2008) · source

24. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council in September 2008, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Jan Grauls, Permanent Representative of Belgium, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of August 2008. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Grauls for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Somalia The President (spoke in French): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Somalia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda.”

    2008-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5970 (2008) · source

25. “I cannot conclude without adding my voice to those of the Member States who would like to see the formal adoption of a final version of the rules of procedure of the Council, instead of the provisional version that the Council has at present.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

26. “Allow me to address the question of Security Council committees and to express our full support of the recommendations in the president's note of 29 March 1995 (S/1995/234), which lists the improvements that could be made to the procedures of those subsidiary bodies. Sanctions committees must enhance their communication with the States concerned and grant requests often made by countries that wish to speak during private committee meetings. We also believe that a detailed review of the listing and de-listing procedures of those committees should be carried out in order to ensure that such procedures are more transparent and in accordance with the relevant instruments on human rights.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

27. “The Council would also gain from enhancing communications with the troop-contributing countries, whose opinions should be taken into due account, and from discussions with all Member States with information relating to operations in the field. In the same vein, we would suggest that the Council report on the missions it undertakes in public meetings, and that the representatives of the countries visited participate. Such missions put Council members in direct contact with the reality of the questions that they are dealing with, and that experience should therefore be shared with all Member States of the Organization.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

28. “It is also important for the quality of its decisions that the Council be able to take into account the views expressed by non-member States in the course of its meetings. Decisions must therefore be taken after debates, so that, as far as possible, those decisions may reflect the views expressed. A better presentation of agenda items and a rationalization of the agenda could also enhance the work of the Council. The issue of enhancing interaction and dialogue between the Council and non-member States is of particular importance to my delegation, as I have already said. Here, we would recommend increased recourse to the Aria formula, which allows direct interaction between all interested stakeholders on a given issue.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

29. “Submitting the texts of draft resolutions just before the deadline for their adoption, even if they are supported by groups of friends or other external partners, is a practice to be avoided. In our View, we should use the groups of friends as little as possible, since, even if they are useful on occasion, they can also sometimes hinder transparency and lead to frustration. When it comes to the effectiveness of the Council's work, my delegation attaches the greatest importance to the timely distribution of reports in all the official languages, in compliance with the presidential note of 26 March 2002 (S/2002/316). That would enable delegations to make substantial contributions to debates, and allow national authorities to gain useful prior knowledge of those reports.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

30. “That means, in particular, holding more public debates and also that, as far as possible, public briefing sessions be led by the chairmen of subsidiary bodies and special envoys and representatives of the Secretary-General. We also believe that the report of the Council to the General Assembly should be more analytical, in order to give a better account of its activities to all Member States. In addition, when decisions are drafted, it would be appropriate to take into account certain existing recommendations on transparency, inter alia the note by the President of 17 February 1999 (S/ 1999/ 165), recommending that all Council members be able to fully participate in the drawing up of Council resolutions and presidential statements and have sufficient time for doing so.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

31. “The Council's working methods, which are at the centre of its work, also serve to give it legitimacy and to ensure greater acceptance of its decisions. In that connection, my delegation, which associates itself with the statement to be delivered shortly by the representative of Cuba on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, would like to make some comments. We welcome the progress achieved to ensure that the Security Council's work is more transparent, but additional efforts must be deployed in order to take into account, to a greater degree, the views expressed by the member States that are not members of the Council and to ensure that better information is available.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

32. “Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by congratulating and thanking your delegation, Mr. President, for the initiative to hold this debate on such an important matter as that of the working methods of the Security Council. My delegation, of course, very much appreciated the presence of the Secretary-General at our meeting. Exploring ways and means of improving the transparency and effectiveness of the work of the Security Council, thereby strengthening interaction with non-members, is a very commendable initiative that, beyond making it possible to consider calls made by non-members, also serves as a significant contribution to ongoing efforts to achieve a comprehensive reform of the Council.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

33. “For my delegation, given the seriousness and the continued worsening of the situation, it is urgent and essential that the Security Council do everything it can to convince the parties to cease the fighting, to renounce the use of force and to resume dialogue at all costs. Of course, if all of this can be done through a consensus-based resolution of Security Council, then Burkina Faso will make its humble contribution.”

    2008-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5953 (2008) · source

34. “At this stage, it is essential that they commit themselves to a ceasefire without delay, that they renounce the use of force and respect international humanitarian law and human rights, and that they agree to opening a humanitarian corridor to evacuate the wounded and refugees. We believe the best way to do that is to engage in negotiations on the basis of the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations. We also call upon the parties to do everything possible not to jeopardize the presence, the mandate or the security of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia in Abkhazia. Burkina Faso supports all ongoing initiatives aimed at putting an end to the hostilities and bringing the parties to the negotiating table.”

    2008-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5953 (2008) · source

35. “We especially regret the ever increasing number of victims, particularly among the civilian population, and the continuing worsening of the humanitarian situation. Given the current state of the conflict and the likely developments, there is no doubt whatsoever that the situation has now become extremely dangerous for the entire region, and if we are not careful, it could get even worse. Now, under those conditions, it is essential that other States in the region demonstrate the greatest restraint in order to avoid the conflict taking on broader dimensions. We urge the international community to call upon all the parties involved to cease hostilities immediately.”

    2008-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5953 (2008) · source

36. “Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): First of all, my delegation would like to thank Mr. Lynn Pascoe and Mr. Edmond Mulet for the information they have kindly provided us on the situation in Georgia. This is the third time that the Security Council has met in a very short period of time to try and find a diplomatic solution to this grave dispute, which shows that we are facing one of the most serious crises of recent years. For that reason, quite frankly, Burkina Faso is very worried at the way events are going. We are particularly worried and concerned by the continuing escalation of the violence in South Ossetia, Georgia, and by the extension of the conflict to other regions of Georgia, particularly Abkhazia.”

    2008-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5953 (2008) · source

37. “When we consider, in addition to UNAMID's expected deployment, the current involvement of the Sudanese authorities and the fact that the new Joint African Union-United Nations Chief Mediator is soon to take office, it seems clear to us that the international community has never been closer to a political resolution of the crisis. It is therefore desirable that the process be given every chance of success if we are to put an end to one of Africa's deadliest conflicts. That is why it is absolutely crucial that the Security Council return to the issue at a later date, in accordance with the ninth preambular paragraph of resolution 1828 (2008).”

    2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source

38. “We express our satisfaction that the Council managed to retain its unity regarding the extension of UNAMID's mandate. We appeal to the troop contributors, the donors and the entire international community to lend all the necessary support to the Secretary-General so that he can attain the objective of deploying 80 per cent of UNAMID by 31 December 2008. Burkina Faso voted in favour of the resolution notwithstanding the fact that not all of our concerns were taken into account, in particular those expressed by the African Union in the communique issued by the Peace and Security Council on 21 July 2008. As my delegation stressed during our last round of consultations, the United Nations has invested significant resources and made considerable efforts in the quest for a political solution to the Darfur crisis.”

    2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source

39. “Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I should like to thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for its tireless efforts in the context of the negotiations on the resolution just adopted, which renews the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). I must tell Ambassador Sawers and the delegation of the United Kingdom that, on this occasion, we truly appreciated British patience. Burkina Faso supported the resolution, convinced that UNAMID is the essential intermediary in the efforts to achieve peace and stability in Darfur. It was with that in mind that we decided to deploy swiftly to Darfur a battalion of nearly 800 troops to make our contribution to the paciflcation of the Sudan.”

    2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source

40. “It is important to continue to support Kosovo, because there remain many challenges, which can be met only with help from everyone, in particular the international community, UNMIK, the International Security Force in Kosovo and the EU. We reiterate our appeal to all the parties and to the entire international community to cooperate with the Secretary-General within the framework of his new approach for Kosovo.”

    2008-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5944 (2008) · source

41. “In particular, we have taken good note of the progress made in implementing the standards for Kosovo. In that regard, we urge the international community and, in particular, the European Union (EU) to support the programme for Kosovo's development, including within the framework of the new action plan for a European partnership agreed upon with the European Union. Despite the persistence of tensions between Pristina and Belgrade, there is no doubt as to their common European destiny. Therefore, we welcome Serbia's initiative to postpone its decision to close its diplomatic missions in certain EU States, as well as its efforts to facilitate the implementation of the Stabilization and Association Agreement with the EU.”

    2008-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5944 (2008) · source

42. “However, from an analysis of the situation, we note a certain ambiguity: on the one hand, the Kosovo authorities' acceptance of the continued United Nations presence in Kosovo and, on the other, a real will to fully take charge of their destiny as a free and sovereign State. Hence, the absence of any reference to the United Nations in the Constitution, which entered into force on 15 June 2008. That being the case, we understand the imperatives imposed by the new situation and continue to believe that the Secretary-General's proposals, mentioned previously, could provide a just and equitable alternative, in that they preserve UNMIK's many achievements while guaranteeing the stability and peace of Kosovo and the region. We commend the efforts of the Government of Kosovo to promote good governance and the rule of law.”

    2008-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5944 (2008) · source

43. “That poses a strong challenge to the Security Council to remain vigilant and to devote the closest possible attention to those signs, which are harbingers of a potential conflict - particularly in the northern part of Kosovo, where there seem to be hints of partition. Given such a context, we think that the Secretary- General's proposals, presented to the Council on 20 June (see S/PV.5917) and aimed at changing, Within the framework of resolution 1244 (1999), the structure and profile of UNMIK and some operational aspects of the international civil presence in the new State, are courageous and realistic and deserve particular attention by the Council.”

    2008-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5944 (2008) · source

44. “Indeed, many political and security difficulties remain on the agenda and continue to be sources of great concern, including the Kosovo Serbs' boycott of the institutions of the new State and the establishment by the Kosovo Serbs of parallel administrative structures, despite the entry into force of Kosovo's Constitution. The 11 May 2008 holding by the northern Serbs of parliamentary and municipal elections, whose results have, moreover, been invalidated by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), have contributed to this situation and have further exacerbated the tensions among Kosovo's communities. Another source of great concern in the area of security is the trafficking and illegal possession of a large amount of weapons in the country.”

    2008-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5944 (2008) · source

45. “Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): We should like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and Mr. Skender Hyseni of Kosovo, and to thank them for kindly enlightening us on the current situation in Kosovo. We also Wish to thank Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, who gave us an excellent briefing on the issue. We congratulate him on his appointment and wish him every success in his new duties. We also take this opportunity to express our gratitude to his predecessor, Mr. Joachim Rucker, for the work accomplished. After having listened very closely to all the information provided to us, we must note that the situation on the ground in Kosovo continues to be worrisome.”

    2008-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5944 (2008) · source

46. “Finally, international organizations must continue their assistance to the development of Palestine with a view to the building of a viable State within the framework of the agreement to establish the two States. With respect to international cooperation, it may be that the new organization, the Union for the Mediterranean, whose members include some Middle East States, could also make a contribution to the settlement of the conflict. One thing is certain: it is the expressed will of Palestinian and Israeli officials to persevere and make progress in the bilateral negotiations to achieve the solution of two States living side by side in peace and security, if possible by the end of this year. We earnestly encourage them in that effort, convinced that, ultimately, that is the only way to find a solution.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source

47. “It is clear that, while the sharing of responsibilities regarding the Middle East is incumbent primarily on the parties directly affected, the international community must also do its part. First are the countries of the region. Whether through individual initiatives, such as those of Turkey, Qatar and Egypt, or through the actions of regional organizations, such as the Arab peace plan, their role is decisive, and the truce currently in effect in Gaza is due to their involvement. Burkina Faso welcomes and encourages their efforts. As for the Security Council, it must maintain the necessary pressure on the political leaders of Israel and Palestine by reminding them of the need for strict compliance with the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source

48. “We have always said that a settlement of the dispute requires that the belligerent parties fairly share duties, obligations and responsibilities. It is the duty of Israel to put an end to the settlements policy and to any other activities that could jeopardize the progress currently being made in the bilateral negotiations. In the view of the Palestinian side, the problem of land is the primary obstacle. At the same time, Israel must take all possible measures to fully lift the siege against Gaza and permit the humanitarian issue to be resolved once and for all. On the other hand, the Palestinian Authority must also strive to honour its commitments aimed at guaranteeing absolute security for Israel, particularly as regards the firing of rockets against Israeli populations.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source

49. “Such a normalization, so long awaited by the international community, would undoubtedly be a decisive step in settling the Lebanese crisis, at least, it being understood that, if there is to be a comprehensive settlement of the Middle East issue, there must be a normalization of relations among all the parties concerned. Concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it is important that the Palestinian Authority and Israel continue their negotiations, guided by the objectives defined by the Annapolis process and the Quartet's Road Map. The latest news that we have, which we welcome, is of the meeting in Jerusalem between the President of the Palestinian Authority and the President of the State of Israel.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source

50. “More than symbols, those signs of detente and even rapprochement show that dialogue is possible, just as peace is, if there is goodwill on both sides. Therefore, the international community should encourage this easing of tension, which is undoubtedly a positive step towards peace. With regard to the specific case of Syrian- Lebanese relations, we are impatient to familiarize ourselves with the report of the United Nations team of experts on Lebanon, which should keep us abreast of the progress made. Already, however, we must welcome the positive attitudes of both countries towards establishing diplomatic relations. Such an event would be a historic turning point in the relations between the two States.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source