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“However, further efforts are needed in order to consolidate those achievements and to support the ongoing process in the country. In conclusion, we must pay tribute to Mr. Atul Khare. As he prepares to leave his responsibilities as Head of UNMIT, my delegation would like to pay him tribute and wish him every success in the future. We would also like to pay tribute to all the personnel of UNMIT and, more generally, to the United Nations agencies for their determination to help the Timorese people in their search for peace, stability and development. We also welcome the valuable contributions made by neighbouring countries in the framework of regional cooperation.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“The improvement of agricultural production, especially through modernization of agriculture, could in the long run serve as one of the most solid foundations of the economy and provide genuine investment opportunities. Among the issues that remain to be addressed is the situation of internally displaced persons and families living in transitional shelters, who need to be reintegrated and rehabilitated. Finally, we are concerned by the recurrence of natural disasters, which are genuine obstacles to sustainable development. That is why we urge Timor-Leste's partners and the international community as a whole to maintain their involvement alongside the Timorese Government. There is no doubt that considerable progress has been made in Timor-Leste.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“The quest for peace and stability also involves sustainable socio-economic development benefiting the people, especially the most vulnerable. That is why it is essential to ensure that, aside from the relevant policies it has launched, the Government incorporate the Millennium Development Goals into its development programs in order to reduce poverty and improve standards of living. The momentum towards including gender- and age-specific needs among the basic needs of the population is praiseworthy and should be continued. Socio-economic development also requires job creation for young people, including those living in rural areas. We urge the partners and the private sector to continue to help the Government achieve its infrastructure and rural and human resources development programmes.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“Despite the many activities of UNMIT in many sectors, the promotion and protection of human rights deserve greater support, including in the fight against impunity, the enforcement of sentences, and the compensation of victims and their families. Regarding pending investigations, it is important that every effort be made to remove the obstacles that continue to hamper them. At the judicial level, the adoption of relevant legal texts, including the new penal code and domestic violence legislation, have led to significant progress. They now need to be fully implemented. We hope that the consultations undertaken by the United Nations Development Programme and UNMIT on the needs assessment of the judicial system will lead to the elaboration of a strategic plan and the development of a draft law on mechanisms for traditional justice.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“From that point of view, we welcome the strengthening of the legislative and regulatory framework governing the police, including the enactment of the new organic law. However, the definition of modalities for the implementation of the new legislation by the National Police and the United Nations police is essential if the desired results are to be achieved. Concurrently, all initiatives to strengthen the security sector must be implemented. However, those objectives will be achieved only if the various initiatives are approached in a realistic and consistent way and enjoy adequate financial backing.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“It behooves the people to become involved in this process, for it is ultimately they who will bear the responsibility for building the nation of their choice. We welcome the strict policy that resulted in the screening and certification of national police officers, which is a guarantee for the credibility of the institution and will, of course, improve the climate of trust between the Government and its people. We also welcome the fact that responsibility for the maintenance of law and order has now been taken on by the National Police; in that regard, we agree with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General regarding the need to abide by the four criteria identified in paragraph 9 of the report and to clearly define the authority devolving to each of the forces operating in the security sector.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“It must be noted that the progress made in strengthening democratic mechanisms and the legislative and institutional framework of democratic governance have contributed greatly to that. Indeed, the spirit of dialogue and the patriotic momentum resulting from the initiatives of President Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Gusmao in managing issues of national interest - initiatives endorsed by the political opposition during the consideration of draft laws in Parliament - are praiseworthy and demonstrates the resolve of political actors to put national interest above narrow partisan considerations. We hope that the momentum thus created will continue in favour of the further consolidation of national reconciliation.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): We are grateful to the delegation of Viet Nam for having organized this debate on the Secretary- General's report (S/2009/504) on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). We also wish to thank Mr. Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his presentation. We also appreciate the contribution made by Mr. Jose' Luis Guterres, Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste. It is comforting to note that the Government and people of Timor-Leste, with the support of UNMIT and the United Nations system, continue tenaciously to build a stable, democratic and prosperous nation. The climate of calm that prevailed during the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the popular consultation amply demonstrated that.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“We commend the Special Envoy and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, as well as all of the MINUSTAH staff, for their efforts to contribute to the consolidation of political stability and peace in Haiti, which so desperately needs to focus on its development. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank troop-contributing countries for their commitment to Haiti.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“In that regard, while we welcome the outcome of the conference of bilateral partners held in Washington last April, during which significant contributions were announced, we nevertheless regret the delays that have occurred in the disbursement of those funds. It is clear that the Haitian State still faces many difficulties in ensuring security and in taking strong measures for the recovery of its economy. The Stabilization Mission therefore continues to serve as an important lifesaver for the country. It should be commended for its efforts on the ground and encouraged to continue to provide assistance to the Government in the implementation of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme and in the preparations for the upcoming elections.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“As to the judiciary, we welcome the efforts of the Haitian authority, in cooperation with MINUSTAH and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, to combat corruption, crime and illicit trafficking. The slow pace of progress in the field of human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights, is another source of concern to my delegation. The majority of the Haitian people live under very precarious conditions. We are therefore very grateful to President Clinton for having embraced this issue and for having devoted himself since then to mobilizing funds and public and private investment with a view to improve the living conditions of the population.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“We also encourage the other commissions responsible for justice reform, competitiveness and information technology to continue their work so as to be able to submit their respective reports as soon as possible. We remain concerned by the threats to the security situation in Haiti arising from the ongoing unemployment, corruption, illicit trafficking in drugs and small arms, and civil unrest. In light of the various weaknesses afflicting the Haitian National Police, and while thanking bilateral partners for their assistance in strengthening police capacity, we urge the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to continue to support the Government's initiative.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“We are therefore concerned about the delays in the implementation of the joint legislative agenda agreed upon by the Government and Parliament in 2008. The report notes the slow pace and low rate of adoption and ratification by Parliament of the laws and conventions of that agenda. The budget law, for example, was adopted only on 2 June, while the 2009-2010 budget has yet to be adopted. We therefore hope that the process will be accelerated so as to strengthen the country's legal and institutional framework. We congratulate the commissions responsible for constitutional reform and security on their reports and, above all, on the proposed reforms concerning the electoral cycle, dual citizenship, the security architecture and local authorities.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“The country's achievements include the holding of complementary senatorial elections on 19 April and 21 June, despite the regrettable incidents that marked them. The low voter turnout at these elections, the first since 2006, should prompt the Haitian political class to work harder to win the trust of the population and, through tolerance and dialogue, to establish the optimal conditions for the organization of more credible elections in the future. For the time being, we call on them to accept the results published on 24 July so as to allow for the unimpeded functioning of the legislature. The regular and effective functioning of institutions is necessary to consolidating peace and stability.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I should like at the outset to thank you, Madam, for organizing this important debate. I welcome the participation of President Clinton, the Secretary- General's Special Envoy, and thank him above all for his commitment and efforts since he assumed his post towards the return of peace and stability in Haiti. I also welcome the presence of the Prime Minister of Haiti, Mrs. Michele Duvivier Pierre-Louis, and thank her for her important statement. I further thank Mr. Annabi for his briefing. With respect to the situation in Haiti, we note first of all that significant progress has been made since we considered the Secretary-General's previous report in April (S/2009/129), although the country continues to face some difficulties with regard in particular to the functioning of institutions.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation would once again like to congratulate UNAMID on its tireless efforts and commitment, and, of course, to thank the countries contributing troops to UNAMID. We also thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for submitting the draft resolution before us.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“Burkina F aso continues to try to persuade the Sudanese Government, which bears the responsibility to protect civilians, to pursue its efforts, together with the United Nations, to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches vulnerable populations. We also welcome the cooperation between the Sudanese Government and United Nations agencies with a View to finding appropriate solutions to humanitarian issues, and we encourage the Government to continue its efforts. It is also essential that humanitarian agencies working in Darfur and the Sudanese authorities create excellent, trusting working relations. It is also essential that the international community, particularly the Security Council, continue to encourage the parties to create conditions of trust and dialogue so as not to weaken the political process under way.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“We take this opportunity to welcome the acceptance by the Governments of the South and North Sudan of the decision of the Permanent Court of Arbitration on settling the border dispute in the Abyei region. We are convinced that the implementation of this agreement in good faith by both parties will be another element in favour of peace in Sudan. The humanitarian situation continues to depend on the security situation in the region, as well as on the need for the parties to honour their commitments and to create an environment conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance. We applaud the Sudanese Government's decision to authorize the return of some non-governmental organizations that had been expelled.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“We also welcome the good efforts of the Sudanese Government and its commitment, in the framework of the Tripartite Committee of the African Union, the Sudanese Government and the United Nations, to cooperate fully in the effective implementation of UNAMID's mandate. With respect to the issue of the international warrant for the arrest of President of the Sudan issued by the International Criminal Court, my country reiterates the call of the African Union, the League of Arab States and the Non-Aligned Movement for the implementation of article 16 of the Rome Statute in order to preserve the integrity of the political process in Darfur and throughout the Sudan. Once again, our position is that fighting impunity in Darfur does not exclude the quest for peace.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“At the subregional level, continuing tension between Chad and the Sudan, in particular the incidents that have taken place in the past few days, as well as the connections between rebel groups on both sides of the borders, cannot but be a source of serious concern. We encourage these two neighbours to prioritize good-faith cooperation, in the framework of the Dakar Agreement, to improve their bilateral relations and find a solution to their differences. We welcome the ongoing deployment of the contingents of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). It is essential, however, that the logistical means that the mission needs be made available to enable it to become fully operational and carry out its mandate.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“We also support the initiatives to make the political dialogue as inclusive as possible, especially on the ground, where the armed groups have come together and shown their intention to join the political negotiations. We welcome the role played by Libya in the mediation process and the announcement made by the leaders of several rebel groups during the 29 June 2009 Tripoli meeting to undertake a constructive dialogue with the Sudanese Government in Doha. We invite the international community, in particular the members of the Security Council, to use their influence to encourage the parties to undertake genuine substantive political negotiations, with a view to the signing of this agreement.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“However, in the light of the ongoing disagreements, there is still much to be done by the parties to make it more effective, in creating the best possible conditions for continuing political negotiations. My delegation urges the parties to work in good faith towards a framework agreement for a complete cessation of hostilities and the opening of substantive negotiations to put an end to the conflict, in accordance with the Agreement of Goodwill. In this respect, we welcome the efforts of the Joint African Union-United Nations Chief Mediator to work with the parties; these support the Qatar peace initiative to make progress in the negotiations, and we encourage the parties to join these efforts.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your initiative to convene this meeting on the situation in Darfur. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary- General Alain Le Roy for his briefing. We welcome the participation in this debate of His Excellency Mr. Mikhail Margelov, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation on the Sudan. With respect to the political process in Darfur, my delegation would like to welcome, once again, the signing of the Agreement of Goodwill and Confidence- Building for the Settlement of the Problem in Darfur, which occurred in February 2009 in Doha, between the Sudanese Government and the Justice and Equality Movement.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“We nevertheless trust that the commitment and concerted efforts of the entire United Nations system, along with those of the international community, will help to make the peacebuilding process more viable and effective, so as to ensure lasting peace and development in countries emerging from conflict. We of course also support the draft presidential statement that has been circulated by the delegation of Uganda.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Moreover, we would like to commend the important role of the Peacebuilding Commission, which is the best framework for coordinating the efforts of the international community in the area of peacebuilding. We also welcome its efforts to respond to requests from countries emerging from conflict, in particular with regard to mobilizing international financial, material and logistical support. In that regard, we also welcome the commitments made by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. In conclusion, we express the hope that the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General and the positive contributions emanating from various discussions at the Peacebuilding Commission will make it possible to redress the shortfalls in the collective response to post- conflict challenges.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“We would in particular like to emphasize the need to pursue efforts to improve the coordination and coherence of the Organization's actions in order to clearly identify responsibilities and improve the predictability of international support. We also support the Secretary-General's recommendation concerning the need to establish a programme aimed at improving United Nations action and facilitating that of other participants by making it more coherent and timely. Ultimately, the goal is to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations system to provide expertise and staff who are ready to be deployed quickly to the field to respond to the priority needs of countries emerging from conflict.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Above all, after clearly identifying a country's specific priority needs, that entails responding appropriately to the root causes of a conflict in order to prevent the recurrence of hostilities. Given their knowledge of the situation on the ground, the involvement of regional and subregional actors is also a major factor in the success of the peacebuilding process. The participation of the Economic Community of West African States in the peacebuilding process in Guinea-Bissau, Liberia and Sierra Leone and that of the Central African Economic Community in the Central African Republic, as well as the peacebuilding experience in Burundi, which was led successfully by Uganda and South Africa, all attest to the importance of that involvement. The United Nations is called to play a leading role in that joint effort.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“The national dynamics must nevertheless be accompanied by an effort by the international community to provide support, especially to overcome challenges associated with security, socio-economic recovery and relaunching rule-of-law institutions, which cannot be left solely up to post- conflict countries. We therefore agree with the Secretary-General in emphasizing the crucial duty of the international community to respond appropriately, quickly and effectively in priority areas such as the security sector, providing basic social services, re-establishing State authority and revitalizing the economy. That should be done while strengthening and supporting available local, national, regional and international capacity on the ground.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Everyone agrees that the immediate post-conflict period is a decisive moment in providing every opportunity for the success of the peacebuilding process - given, of course, that there a commitment first on the part of national actors, who have the primary responsibility in that regard, then on the part of the international community. National ownership is therefore crucial if a peacebuilding process is to be viable. In particular, that entails meaningful political commitment on the part of all members of society, including the most vulnerable and marginalized groups.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I would like to welcome your presence among us today, Mr. President, as well as to thank you for providing us an opportunity once again to express ourselves on the important issue of peacebuilding, which is the subject of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/304). Before moving to the issue before us, allow me to welcome the Secretary-General's important statement, as well as the outstanding statements delivered by our special invitees. We welcome the conclusions of the report of the Secretary-General, which, let us recall, was explicitly requested by the Security Council at the end of its debate held on 20 May 2008 on this same issue.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“In particular, we commend the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ahmedou Ould Abdallah, who despite the huge difficulties continues to display unrelenting determination and commitment to peace in Somalia. We have no doubt that a stable and prosperous Somalia will one day emerge, so long as there is ongoing support from the international community, continued commitment on the part of all Somali stakeholders and the support of the States of the region. Lastly, we support the draft presidential statement that has been submitted by the delegation of the United Kingdom.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“The efforts already made as part of that framework are encouraging and merit ongoing support, in particular in order to bring all political factions into the political process. Burkina Faso also encourages the new Somali leaders to continue their policy of openness in order to strengthen the trust of partners. With regard to the human rights situation, it undoubtedly continues to be a source of concern, given the ongoing occurrence of assassination attempts and attacks against Somali leaders and civilians alike. AMISOM. troops and humanitarian personnel are not immune from threats and attacks, either. We condemn all violence against them and call on the Security Council to take the necessary steps to ensure their protection. We appreciate the efforts made by the Secretariat to help Somalia.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“In the meanwhile, it seems to us that the current situation calls for two different steps, namely, the provision of direct emergency assistance to Somalia to help it to re-establish security in Mogadishu and throughout the rest of the country, and the speeding of the deployment of the United Nations support package for AMISOM. We would like to thank Uganda and Burundi for the commendable efforts they continue to make. Given the seriousness of the situation, we call on African countries that have already promised troops for AMISOM. to honour their commitments as soon as possible in order to be able to strengthen the Mission. With regard to the political situation, we reiterate our commitment to the implementation of the Djibouti Agreement, which we believe to be the sole framework for a resolution to the Somali crisis.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“I would also like to call on the Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) to speed up its work, in cooperation with the office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, to establish a list of individuals opposed to the peace process in Somalia. We must also note that peace is receding daily in Somalia. The responses to date appear to have served merely as stop-gap measures. Without minimizing the difficulties such an endeavour would entail, it seems that deploying a United Nations peacekeeping operation to join AMISOM. would be the last recourse.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“That recommendation was ratified in a decision adopted by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, held from 1 to 3 July 2009, which called on the Security Council "in accordance with the communique of the Peace and Security Council and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, to take the necessary 09-3985] immediate steps to prevent the entry of foreign combatants into Somalia, as well as to impose sanctions against any foreign actor, whether in the region or outside it, in particular Eritrea, which is providing support for armed groups involved in destabilizing activities in Somalia". My country, which recognizes as legitimate only the Transitional Federal Government, certainly supports that decision. We therefore call on the Security Council to take full note of it.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Given the seriousness of these events, the African Union Peace and Security Council, in its communique of 15 June 2009, reiterated its deep concern over the growing presence of foreign elements in Mogadishu and in other parts of Somalia and therefore urged the Security Council to impose sanctions against those individuals or States who oppose the peace and reconciliation process in Somalia.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Political officials, including the Minister of the Interior, have been assassinated. The magnitude of the attacks and the intensity of the fighting corroborate the thesis of the involvement of the foreign forces that support the insurgents in terms of weapons, fighters and logistics. All of that once again confirms the fact that the settlement of the Somali crisis will depend to a great extent on the position of its neighbours. That is why it is absolutely indispensable that all States of the region, without exception, fully comply with the arms embargo and refrain from provided military, logistical or any other kind of support to the illegal militias active in Somalia.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): Let me thank Mr. Lynn Pascoe and Ms. Susana Malcorra for the briefings they just gave us. I would also commend the participation in this debate of our colleague from Somalia. Burkina Faso is very concerned over the current situation in Somalia, which is marked by a very serious deterioration in terms of security, particularly in Mogadishu, as a result of the clashes between illegal armed groups and Government troops, and this despite for the calls for calm and restraint issued by the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council. Attributed to the militia of the Al-Shabaab movement, assisted by foreign fighters, these attacks have caused many victims, particularly among the civilian population.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Even if those disasters are managed swiftly thanks to good coordination among the different partners, support measures are needed to reduce the suffering of the people. Lastly, the indispensable asset of regional cooperation in Afghanistan in both the political and economic spheres must also be underscored. From that point of view, several conferences have reaffirmed the commitment of the countries of the region to support economic projects and to combat terrorism, drug- trafficking and organized crime. Finally, we hope that all actions undertaken by the United Nations and the international community will receive the consent and support of the Afghans so as to foster their ownership for a better future in Afghanistan.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“We also welcome the detailed plan produced by the Afghan Government for the rapid and effective deployment of civilian experts, the effective implementation of which should expand the capacities of the Government in the long term. Furthermore, encouraging measures in the fight against corruption bodes well for the true resolve of the Government to tackle the threat to extinguish the development efforts. In fact, UNAMA's cooperation remains essential at all levels to fill the gaps. During the period under consideration, the humanitarian situation still suffers from the effects of natural disasters, which could, if we are not careful, cause public health problems or exacerbate the food crisis.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“However, donor coordination and aid effectiveness remain crucial to tangible and lasting improvements in the living conditions of the Afghan population. That is why we welcome the mechanisms set up to strengthen coordination, in particular the peer review mechanism, which will help ensure a coherent allocation of resources and oblige the donors to fulfil their actions. Similarly, the signing of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework by the Minister of Economy and the United Nations Resident Coordinator on 28 May constitutes a good policy framework for the activities of the United Nations bodies in Afghanistan.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“We are pleased that there are no longer controversies surrounding the elections, namely concerning the date and the powers of the President. UNAMA played a big part in reaching that consensus, and we are grateful to it. We urge the Afghan political class to renounce violence, to accept the rules of democracy and to favour political dialogue, which are indispensable conditions for the success of the elections. In that regard, we welcome the efforts of the Independent Election Commission, which has respected the timeline by launching the election campaign on 16 June. We welcome the implementation of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy in other sectors deemed priority, where, moreover, progress has been made, in particular the decisions concerning the new national agriculture strategy, police reform and private-sector development.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“In that context, we believe it appropriate to establish a communication strategy to make Afghans aware of the benefits of international assistance. We also urge the international community to step up its efforts towards Afghanistan, namely in the priority fields, and we urge UNAMA to further strengthen its presence in the country, as resolution 1868 (2009) requires. In that regard, it is very reassuring to note the strong currents of support shown by the international community for Afghanistan through the organization of recent meetings in Moscow, The Hague, Islamabad and Tehran. We hope that that commitment and that solidarity will greatly benefit the Afghan people. Clearly, Afghanistan is at a crossroads, and we must together act quickly and with resolve to address the challenges on the horizon.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“The sharp increase in incidents in Afghanistan remains a source of major concern, in particular in the light of the upcoming presidential and provincial elections scheduled for 20 August 2009. However, we are somewhat reassured to see a net improvement in the coordination of activities between the Afghan National Security Forces and UNAMA, on the one hand, and the Independent Directorate of Local Governance and the International Security Assistance Force on the other. They must take the necessary measures to spare the civilian population from the collateral effects of military operations. The success of the mission in Afghanistan will largely depend on the support of the civilian population for the objectives sought by the international community.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): As you conclude your duties as Permanent Representative of your country to the United Nations, on behalf of my delegation I, too, should like to pay tribute to you, Sir, above all for the excellence with which you presided over the Security Council for the month of June, as well as for the quality of the human relationships you have been able to form with each and every one of us. I wish you every success for the future. Having said that, I would also like to thank Mr. Kai Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), for his briefing. I also wish to thank our friend and colleague, Ambassador Zahir Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for his statement.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Let me say in conclusion that we support the recommendation offered by the Permanent Representative of France regarding greater attention to the question of languages in peacekeeping operations.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“We must also place a sharper focus on prevention, including by promoting mediation and creating early warning mechanisms to prevent latent crises from erupting into open conflict. Such approaches are more desirable and far less costly than peacekeeping, peace-restoration or peacebuilding operations. Troop-contributing countries, the Secretariat, financial partners and regional organizations all have their respective shares of responsibility in carrying out peacekeeping operations. We must try to reduce the communication gap among those players; we must involve them in the various stages of the establishment of peacekeeping operations. We believe that, if we all work together, our current deliberations will help build trust among all the key players and will enhance the effectiveness of action by the United Nations.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“We remain convinced that early withdrawal can be tragic, and more costly for the Organization. Hence, we must better assess the threat of instability and the re-eruption of crisis before terminating an operation or moving to the peacebuilding stage. Specifically, during the special phase of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), the United Nations - while ensuring the availability of funding for DDR programmes - should ensure that the operation is successfully carried out. We pay tribute to the men and women who, through peacekeeping operations, provide security and stability in conflict zones, many of whom have lost their lives. War is a tragedy, and in our view more must be done to prevent the outbreak of conflict.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“We encourage in particular the strengthening of the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in the peacekeeping sphere, as called for by all delegations that participated in the Council's open debate on 18 March (see S/PV.6092). We are certain that efforts will be made to strengthen the peacekeeping capacity of the African Union, as recommended by the African Union-United Nations panel to consider the modalities of how to support African Union peacekeeping operations established under a United Nations mandate. The available resources are limited, so we believe that we must further rationalize United Nations action. At the same time, we are concerned about options that would impose sometimes subjective deadlines and criteria regarding the termination of operations.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“It should also work with the country concerned in the development sphere, because a lasting peace process cannot be guaranteed unless the underlying causes of the crisis are resolved; these include poverty, exclusion and poor governance. We cannot ignore the substantial peacekeeping experience of the United Nations. While there have been tragic examples in the course of the Organization's history, it is important also to highlight the successes, which are far more numerous. In recent years, regional organizations too have demonstrated their commitment and their capacity to manage major crises. It would be desirable to further strengthen their central role in peacekeeping. The United Nations should be able to support them in that respect.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source