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Kafando

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first: 1999-02-22
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“We welcome the progress achieved, including the adoption of new guidelines for the implementation of resolution 1267 (1999). These guidelines, which were adopted at a time when the Committee was facing significant criticism regarding its methods of work, will be very useful in the efforts for increased transparency that the Committee is currently demonstrating, and in the difficult work of reviewing of the consolidated list and sanctions, pursuant to resolution 1822 (2008). They will thus ensure in the future a reliable and clear procedure as far as listing and de-listing of individuals and entities on the consolidated list is concerned, as well as waivers on humanitarian grounds.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“The draft technical guide on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) proposed by CTED is currently being considered by the Committee and is another laudable result. Regarding the assessment visits, we would like to renew our thanks to the CTC and CTED for their good cooperation with our country, both during the preparatory period and during the visit to Burkina Faso. We welcome the results achieved. The provision of appropriate technical assistance to support the commitment of Member States that need it remains a crucial necessity. It is encouraging here to see that Ambassador Ripert's report, just presented by Mr. Lacroix, notes an improvement in the dialogue both with donors and potential recipients of this assistance. Let us now turn to the activities of the 1267 Committee.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“Turning now to the 1373 Committee - the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) - the country visits and the consideration and adoption of the 191 Preliminary Implementation Assessments demonstrate the depth and quality of the Committee's work during the reporting period. In addition, we are convinced that the review launched by the Committee with the assistance of Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) will make possible recommendations on the situation in individual States. Regarding CTED specifically, we are reassured by the fact that its restructuring has enabled it to greatly improve its productivity via the activity of five thematic working groups, the harmonization of assessment criteria and, especially, the organization and conduct of assessment visits.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“The last subregional workshop organized for the Pacific Island States, in April 2009 in Vanuatu, clearly demonstrated that by contributing, through direct dialogue and proximity, to familiarizing concerned States with the provisions of the resolution and to helping them better understand their obligations and identify the difficulties that they are facing, as well as their assistance needs. We cherish the hope that the regional workshop for African States will be held in 2009 and that it will be just as successful. We also await with interest the comprehensive review of the implementation of the resolution that the Committee is about to launch, which will enable it to assess the situation and to better orient its activities.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I would like at the outset to thank and congratulate Ambassadors Ripert, Urbina and Mayr-Harting in their capacities as Chairmen of the 1373, 1540 and 1267 Committees, briefings on which have just been presented to us. First of all, we note with satisfaction the adoption by the 1540 Committee of its programme of work for the period from 1 February 2009 to 31 January 2010 (see S/2009/124). For Burkina Faso, exchanging experiences with regional and subregional organizations and continuing training and awareness-raising activities, in particular regional workshops, constitute important tools for the effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“We thank the countries that contribute troops to MINUSTAH for their efforts and call on them to maintain their involvement in helping Haiti to establish lasting stability to the benefit of all, particularly the countries of the region. We call on all States to do their utmost to honour their pledged contributions to MINUSTAH. We also call on the Government of Haiti to enhance good governance so that the country can enjoy the confidence and support of the international community. In conclusion, we thank the United States and Mexico for having prepared the draft presidential statement, which, of course, enjoys our full support.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“The initiative to convene a high-level donor conference in Washington later this month comes at the right moment. We hope it will yield major, urgent decisions that can help Haiti address its pressing humanitarian needs and pursue economic recovery. My delegation wishes to state its satisfaction and reaffirm its encouragement for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the personnel of MINUSTAH for the important work they are doing in Haiti, in often difficult conditions. We urge the Security Council to support them in their mission and invite the countries of the region to cooperate closely with MINUSTAH, in particular in the sphere of border control.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“On the economic, social and humanitarian situation, as confirmed by the report of the Secretary- General, the disasters of 2008 deeply affected Haiti both in human terms and in terms of the socio- economic infrastructure. This is a grave burden for a country the majority of whose population lives below the poverty line and which was in addition hit hard by unprecedented food and economic crises. To be sure, economic recovery is first and foremost the responsibility of the Government and the people of Haiti. But it is true that this requires major financial resources that the State alone cannot provide. We therefore appeal to the international community, in particular donor countries, and to the Haitian private sector to support the Government, in particular through job creation.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“Indeed, during its recent visit to Haiti, the Security Council observed that the Haitian National Police had insufficient qualified personnel and equipment to monitor and control the borders. This significantly reduces the effectiveness of efforts to combat the drugs trade, which is considerable. The international community, and in particular the United Nations, should provide MINUSTAH with adequate resources, enabling it to continue its programme and meet the target of 14,000 trained police officers by 2011. The restoration of State authority, the rule of law and respect for human rights cannot be achieved without far-reaching justice system reform. We therefore encourage the Government to continue its justice system reform plan. Here, we welcome the 12 March reopening of Haiti's Ecole de la magistrature.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“To help them in that task, the Government must put in place the conditions necessary for the efficient planning of those elections, especially by ensuring security, freedom, democracy and transparency. In the security sphere, we welcome the dismantling of a number of armed gangs and a reduction in the number of crimes, in particular kidnappings. Here, we welcome the enormous support provided by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), which has contributed to the restoration and reform of the Haitian National Police. But even in the light of these achievements, current police staffing at all levels is insufficient to maintain stability.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“Still today, as confirmed by the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/129), the unfortunate fact is that, despite some progress, the overall situation in Haiti continues to be of concern because of the fragility of State institutions and the security system, in addition to economic problems. But it must be recognized that the overall political climate has improved considerably, even though divisions and tensions remain among political parties. Political stability is crucial for Haiti, in particular given the major political milestones of the coming two years, including the holding of senatorial, legislative, local and presidential elections and constitutional reform. All political actors and civil society therefore have the duty to everything possible to establish a climate of peace through inclusive dialogue.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset, Sir, to offer my sincere congratulations to you and your team on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April; I assure you of our full cooperation. I wish also to congratulate Ambassador Abdurrahman Mohamed Shalgham and the entire delegation of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya on their excellent presidency last month. My thanks also go to Mr. Hedi Annabi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, for his briefing this morning. When the Council discussed the situation in Haiti on 12 September 2008, that country was suffering major damage caused by the hurricanes and floods of August and September.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“Finally, I should like to voice our hope of seeing Kosovo become a safe place for all of its inhabitants, where the norms of democracy, rule of law, protection of human rights, protection of minority rights, as well as good governance, are fully implemented. To that end, I congratulate and encourage all actors working in the field for the stability of Kosovo.”
2009-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6097 (2009) · source
“We have already stated and would like to reiterate here that the establishment of dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina remains of fundamental importance. That is why we welcome initiatives to follow up the provisions of the report of the Secretary- General of 24 November 2008 (S/2008/692), which have consisted of maintaining ongoing contacts at the highest political level with the authorities in Belgrade and Pristina. We also welcome the appointment of a Coordinator and the creation of a team tasked with considering technical aspects of issues with both sides. We hope that all of these initiatives will lead to consensus solutions.”
2009-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6097 (2009) · source
“We thank it and all its partners for their efforts despite the difficulties faced, and we remain convinced that it will continue to spare no effort to contribute to the prosperity of Kosovo in conformity with resolution 1244 (1999). We also welcome UNMIK's efforts to ensure that Kosovo participates in international and regional economic initiatives, inter alia, regional transport meetings, activities in the framework of the Regional Cooperation Council, and the administration of customs services. We welcome the progressive assumption by the European Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo of operational functions in the field of the rule of law, particularly with the assent of Pristina and Belgrade.”
2009-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6097 (2009) · source
“We also urge the two communities involved to facilitate in good faith the integration process under way, and we encourage the United Nations to further develop activities aimed at freedom of movement and the intermingling of communities. We should also further encourage and develop opportunities for cooperation at the regional level in the fields of culture and education in order to promote long-term reconciliation between peoples and hopefully rebuild the region on the basis of common European values. We welcome the progress achieved in the reconfiguration of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).”
2009-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6097 (2009) · source
“We welcome the efforts of the Kosovo authorities in the field of nation-building, as well as the determination they have shown to build a stable Kosovo that is fully integrated in the European Union. As noted, the issue of the status of Kosovo remains at the heart of those problems, and unfortunately there has been no sign of compromise, as demonstrated by the fierce opposition to the setting up of the International Civilian Office, as provided for by the comprehensive proposal for resolving the issue. With regard to that fundamental problem, Belgrade and Pristina must continue the political dialogue to arrive at a peaceful and mutually acceptable solution.”
2009-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6097 (2009) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At the outset, I wish to welcome Mr. Boris Tadic', President of the Republic of Serbia, and Mr. Skender Hyseni, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kosovo. I thank them for their important contributions, and Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his briefing. What emerges from all that we have heard this morning, and especially from the report of the Secretary-General, is that the overall situation a year after the independence of Kosovo has remained stable at the political as well as the security levels, although a number of minor incidents persist, in particular in the northern part of the territory.”
2009-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6097 (2009) · source
“We can affirm that contacts continue in that direction, and of course we hope that they will be successful. The main issue is to restore confidence between the Sudan authorities and humanitarian actors to alleviate the suffering of the population of Darfur.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6096 (2009) · source
“We hope that those joint assessments will enable us to envisage the most appropriate solutions to address the current difficulties. The lessons that we draw once again from the humanitarian situation in Darfur are that the concern to do justice must not create further suffering for the civilian population. We must recognize that the deplorable situation cannot be separated from the decision of the International Criminal Court to prosecute the President of the Sudan. For its part, the Government of Burkina Faso, which deeply deplores the expulsion of the non-governmental organizations by the Sudanese authorities, will continue to encourage and to urge the Government of the Sudan to find the ways and means to satisfactorily respond to the humanitarian situation in Darfur.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6096 (2009) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At the outset, we would like thank the Director of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for the briefing that he has just given us. When the need for a debate on the humanitarian situation in the Sudan arose, we saw no objection to it, aware as we are of the difficult humanitarian situation currently prevailing in Darfur and of the need to find a rapid solution to it. However, in order to take full stock of the realities in the field, we felt that it would have been better to wait until next week for a comprehensive assessment of the difficulties of humanitarian assistance in Darfur on the basis of the reliable information that we await from the assessment mission, including that which the Joint Chief Mediator, who is shortly expected in New York, could give us.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6096 (2009) · source
“Burkina Faso firmly believes in the possibility of a comprehensive and lasting solution to the Somali crisis. The country's political actors have made significant progress and displayed a resolve that the Secretary-General himself describes as encouraging. That is why we urge the international community to overcome its hesitations and to increase its assistance with a view to the development and strengthening of Somalia's new institutions.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“In that regard, we await with interest the results of the donor conference to be held on 22 April in Brussels. The already deplorable humanitarian situation runs the risk of worsening, given the drought in certain regions. Moreover, the slowing down of humanitarian operations owing to the insecurity is an issue that must be dealt with quickly, at a time when displaced persons are gradually returning to Mogadishu, a city that lacks basic infrastructure, drinking water and health services. Moreover, the civilian population remains exposed to the threat of unexploded ordnance and mines. Burkina Faso condemns violence against humanitarian personnel. We congratulate the humanitarian agencies on their efforts and encourage them to pursue their activities, despite those difficult conditions.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“represents the achievement upon which the United Nations can build a future international presence in Somalia and must be strengthened as rapidly as possible and brought up to United Nations standards. We therefore congratulate the Department of Peacekeeping Operations for its diligence and its comprehensive evaluation of the needs of AMISOM. The proposals and recommendations made there are, in our opinion, realistic, given that the analysis by the technical assessment mission concluded that the existing logistical support to AMISOM. consists of basic equipment and services that do not meet United Nations standards. The international community must therefore firmly support the Secretary-General's plans and make every effort for their success.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“Here, we would like to congratulate Burundi and Uganda for their commitment and their spirit of sacrifice, which was further affirmed by their respective decisions to deploy an additional battalion each to strengthen AMISOM. Saying that, we strongly condemn the attacks against AMISOM, and we reiterate our commitment to the security and integrity of the African force. The recent murderous attacks of which AMISOM. soldiers were victims raise the urgent issue of strengthening that Mission. My delegation believes that at this stage of the developing situation, we should attach particular importance to the strengthening of AMISOM, with a View to a future deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation, as recommended by resolution 1863 (2009). AMISOM.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“There are more and more victims, both within the civilian population and among humanitarian and peacekeeping personnel. Given that fragile security situation, we think that the security aspect of the Djibouti agreement must be rapidly implemented, in particular with regard to the Joint Security Committee, the Joint Security Force and the Somali Police Force. We believe that sustained support to those three security bodies is the first step that the international community must take to help Somalia today. That will enable the authorities to strengthen their own security, to protect the civilians and to secure the supply of humanitarian assistance.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“As we are aware of the difficulties linked to the scope of the task, it is only right that we congratulate the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the country team, all United Nations agencies and Somalia's bilateral partners for their tireless efforts. We support the conclusions of the International Contact Group on Somalia, which met on 16 December 2008, on the need to immediately strengthen the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). Despite positive political progress, the security situation has greatly deteriorated, particularly since the withdrawal of the Ethiopian troops. Both in Mogadishu and in other areas, a stronger presence of militias and other insurgent forces has spread violence throughout the country.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“However, in our opinion, we find ourselves today in the presence of a new and determined Somalia, with a Government based in Mogadishu and a clear overall vision of how to emerge from the situation. That is why, following the example of the meeting of heads of State of the African Union, we should welcome the new Government and, above all, help provide it with all necessary assistance for it to meet its obligations. More precisely, we would like to urge the international community to continue to assist the parties, in particular the new authorities, to help them bolster their efforts to strengthen political cooperation and to integrate, restructure and train the Somali Police Force.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Ahmedou Ould Abadallah for his briefing on the situation in Somalia and express our appreciation for the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Somalia. We also thank Commissioner Lamamra for his very informative statement. Reading the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/132), we can only conclude that the general situation in Somalia is still a source of great concern, notwithstanding the significant progress that has been recorded, in particular since the signing of the Djibouti agreement. That is certainly true, especially with regard to the current security situation.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“In terms of political cooperation, we welcome the new vision adopted with Pakistan to fight against extremism and terrorism, and we note the need to establish a dialogue with opposition groups. Regarding UNAMA, we reiterate its crucial role, which must be to restore peace and stability in Afghanistan. That is why, for it to carry out its mission successfully, we are in favour of extending its mandate, as recommended by the Secretary-General. In conclusion, we reaffirm our belief in the primary role that the United Nations must play in restoring peace in Afghanistan and in ensuring its economic recovery and national reconstruction.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“The other major concern remains the continuing human rights violations, in particular extrajudicial executions and sexual violence and discrimination against women and girls, whose status remains vulnerable. We call for more rigorous implementation of the Action Plan for Peace, Reconciliation and Justice. Lastly, it is worth noting the significant asset that international and regional cooperation represent for Afghanistan. That is demonstrated by the agreement with Uzbekistan on the provision of electricity and by the forthcoming Regional Economic Cooperation Conference, to be held in Islamabad in April, which will consider Afghanistan's various priority projects.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“We call on donors, as well as international partners, to mobilize additional funds to help meet the challenges in priority sectors such as agriculture, energy and infrastructure. However, appropriate steps must be taken to ensure that that assistance benefits the development and the well-being of the people ofAfghanistan. The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is still an issue of concern. We welcome the measures already undertaken to tackle it, including the establishment of a new United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan, supported by a humanitarian action plan that will soon be operational. Likewise, we once again urge the international community to step up its mobilization to help the Afghan people overcome the food crisis and to alleviate their suffering.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the technical assistance of the United Nations and of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the strengthening of international troop levels to boost the capacity of the Afghan forces to secure the electoral process and make possible a dialogue with the opposition in a climate of trust. The economic situation in Afghanistan equally deserves special attention. We advocate maintaining a cohesive approach in implementing the Afghanistan National Development Strategy. While still modest, the progress recorded in reducing poppy cultivation - a key element of the Strategy - and the prospects for the agricultural sector are encouraging.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“The Afghan political class should, therefore, act as quickly as possible to organize and above all achieve national reconciliation, including by strengthening political dialogue. For its part, the Afghan Government has already committed itself to that approach by establishing a dialogue with those moderate insurgents who are ready to respect the Afghan constitution, renounce violence and accept the rules of democracy. We highly welcome those noble efforts. We should encourage the Government in its struggle against corruption, the real cancer at the heart of the political and economic governance system, which will hinder any recovery effort until it is removed. We must also congratulate the Government on its decision to organize elections on 20 August, although such a decision was not easy given the high stakes.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“The boldness and brazenness of the insurgents and the resurgence of suicide attacks are challenges that need to be met, particularly at a time when the country is preparing to undertake presidential and provincial elections. As the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/135) notes, the number of incidents compared with the previous year increased by 42 per cent in December 2008 and by 75 per cent in January 2009, which is a negative trend, not to say the opposite of what is sought by the efforts of the international community to restore peace and stability in Afghanistan. The question is how credible, uncontestable elections can be organized when insecurity and fear risk excluding from the process a significant part of the population as no census has been held.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I wish to join previous speakers in thanking Mr. Kai Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), for his briefing. I would also like to welcome the presence of our colleague, the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, at this meeting. The reports are clear. The situation in Afghanistan is still of great concern both at the security and political levels and in the economic field. Despite the unprecedented mobilization of the international community in support of the efforts of the Afghan Government, peace and stability remain elusive. The Security Council was able to become fully aware of that during the important mission that it conducted there in November 2008.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“Neither the Security Council nor the regional organizations - the African Union in particular - can shirk their responsibility for peacekeeping under the relevant provisions of the Charter. They must pool their efforts and define the framework of their partnership and interventions. We wish once again to thank the Chairman of the panel, Mr. Romano Prodi, and the members of his team for their valuable contribution. We encourage Mr. Prodi to remain available to lend his experience and expertise to the process of reflection on how to strengthen the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. Burkina Faso thanks the Libyan presidency of the Council for its efforts to ensure the adoption of a presidential statement at the conclusion of this debate.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“In that regard, the establishment of a joint African Union/United Nations mediation support team is encouraging on several levels. In conclusion, we welcome yet again the recommendations contained in the report of the panel, which represent an important phase in the reciprocal efforts to strengthen the African Union's capacity to meet the challenges facing the African continent and to mobilize greater international support. We also appreciate the panel's approach in consulting the greatest possible number of actors within the United Nations, the African Union, the regional economic communities, the European Union and Member States, and in presenting its report cautiously and thoughtfully.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“Ultimately, as I have said, the African Union acts on behalf and in the name of the Security Council, and a judicious division of labour needs to be established between the two organizations. While we recognize the importance of peacekeeping activities, it is equally necessary to stress prevention and mediation and to exploit the 09-2716] comparative advantages of regional and subregional organizations to that end. These have the advantage not only of being able to grasp the extent of crises from the outset, but also and above all of helping to avoid ruinous spending on peacekeeping operations whose outcome is uncertain. We must continue, in the framework of effective partnership, to strengthen the mediation and settlement capacities of regional organizations, pursuant to Chapter VIII of the Charter.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“In the context of peacekeeping, because regional and subregional organizations can be seen as decentralized initiatives of the Security Council, it would be useful to study and consider ways and means of strengthening the African Union's institutional capacities in peacekeeping and security, and to provide it with the support necessary to establish the African Peace and Security Architecture and to create a standing capacity to respond rapidly to conflicts. Improved interaction between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council is clearly essential to making their respective peacemaking and peacekeeping activities more effective.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“The lessons drawn from those operations hopefully reflect the political commitment of those organizations and, above all, the objective difficulties they face in supporting long-term missions. It should be noted that the African Union has experienced some problems assuming leadership of peacekeeping operations on the continent, and the report very clearly indicates that. The handicap is not insurmountable and requires first and foremost the genuine political will of the United Nations and the African Union to engage in open cooperation in accordance with the regional arrangements recognized under the United Nations Charter.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“While we acknowledge that the Security Council bears primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, it is clear today that the complexity of conflicts and threats to peace requires a collective response. In other words, the United Nations must act together with other international organizations. Thus, the African Union and subregional organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have become engaged in conflict settlement - including in the Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire - by providing an initial response to crises before the United Nations takes over.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“Unfortunately, however, despite Africa's commitment to safeguarding world peace, its action remains constrained by a limited capacity to carry out by itself long-term peacekeeping operations or operations in complex crisis situations that require multifaceted intervention. In its resolution 1809 (2008), the Security Council was thus correct to endorse the Secretary- General's proposal that a high-level panel of experts be established to consider modalities for support to peacekeeping operations undertaken by regional organizations, in particular the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of financing for regional organizations when they undertake United Nations- mandated peace operations. In our view, the report's conclusions are clear-minded and relevant, and we reiterate our thanks to the panel.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“The presence of such distinguished individuals guarantees open and fruitful discussions aimed at ensuring better interaction between the African Union and the United Nations to continue and strengthen peace and security worldwide, in particular in Africa. Today's debate follows the 16 April 2008 meeting between the African Union Peace and Security Council and the United Nations Security Council (see S/PV.5868). It serves to strengthen our belief in the importance of close and constant relations between the two organizations with respect to the maintenance of international peace and security. It is clear that Africa is the region most affected by crises and conflicts which are broad in their scope and which thus pose a serious direct threat to international peace and security.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset, Mr. President, to welcome you as the new Permanent Representative of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to the United Nations and to thank you for having convened this meeting to consider the report of the African Union-United Nations panel on modalities for support to peacekeeping operations undertaken by regional organizations, in particular the African Union (AU), under a United Nations mandate (S/2008/813). I am particularly pleased to welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, the delegation from the African Union, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of South Africa, and members of the AU-United Nations panel.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“We urge the international community to continue to support the Mission at this critical phase of its operations. In conclusion, we fully support Iraq and encourage it in its efforts to achieve national recovery at every possible level.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“We welcome the progress represented by the enactment by the Council of Representatives on 16 November 2008 of the law establishing an Independent High Commission for Human Rights, and the commitment of the Iraqi authorities to work with UNAMI to ensure the Commission's proper functioning. With the reduced role of the multinational force, which will lead to an enhanced role for UNAMI, particularly with respect to security, it would be highly advisable, as indicated in the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/102), to provide the Mission with a new operational base endowed with a reliable logistical infrastructure in order to strengthen its autonomy and its capacity to discharge its mandate effectively and fully. We are pleased to note that UNAMI is already at work on that plan, and it is our hope that it will achieve concrete results.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“However, the United Nations and the entire international community must extend further support to the Iraqi Government, which now faces a budgetary deficit due to the fall in oil prices, and assist it in meeting the challenge of socio-economic development. That aspect of development now appears to be more critical than ever to Iraq, where the positive political developments on the ground must be reflected in a reduction of poverty and improved delivery of basic social services. Furthermore, that improvement should be extended to the field of human rights, which remains at the heart of UNAMI's concerns, although the role of the Iraqi Government and of the multinational force are also crucial in that regard.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“Equally deserving of praise are UNAMI's investment in a regional dialogue through the strengthening of bilateral relations between Iraq and its neighbours, as well as its ongoing constitutional and legislative support in the context of the development of Iraqi national institutions. We cannot fail, either, to mention UNAMI's commitment to humanitarian assistance. On the economic front, the International Compact with Iraq is playing an ever more critical role within the existing mechanisms for the reconstruction of Iraq. In that regard, we welcome the United Nations assistance strategy concluded between the Iraqi Government and the Organization for the period 2008- 2010, which fully satisfies expectations in that respect, as well as the cancellation of Iraq's debt by the Paris Club.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“With respect to the activities of UNAMI itself, we are gratified to note that the Mission continues to make an important contribution to national reconstruction efforts in Iraq. In particular, the personal involvement of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the outstanding role played by UNAMI were decisive to the organization of democratic, free and transparent elections and to the improvement of the political and institutional processes. Another achievement to be attributed to UNAMI is its technical assistance in settling the various internal border disputes and in the search for consensus on the status of Kirkuk.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source