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2009-01-23
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  1. “The EU welcomes efforts by the Government to bring disaffected Afghans into society's mainstream. Over the past year, we have seen progress in the strengthening of the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police, the launch of the Afghan National Development Strategy and positive developments regarding economic and social development. Nevertheless, the international community needs to devote greater efforts to ensuring better and more effective coordination of development and reconstruction activities throughout the whole of Afghanistan. Coordinated and effective support to the build-up of the Afghan national security forces is a key element. It is also of crucial importance to strengthen Government institutions and actively combat corruption. Even a legitimate Government will face challenges with a weak State and poor governance.”

    2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source

  2. “The year 2009 will be crucial for Afghanistan and for the engagement of the international community. The security situation in Afghanistan remains challenging, with insurgents increasingly employing asymmetric tactics and targeting civilians, Government institutions, international aid organizations and non- governmental organizations. Despite these challenges, some important progress has been made, and the EU reiterates its long-term commitment to working towards a better future for Afghanistan and its people. In this regard, we support efforts by the Government of Afghanistan to reach out across the political spectrum to build a broad-based political settlement. Politically led solutions based on dialogue and settlement are key to achieving a durable solution in Afghanistan.”

    2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source

  3. “The EU commends the Secretary-General for his recent comprehensive report on the UNAMA mission in Afghanistan and the identification of priorities (S/2009/135). The EU endorses the recommendations on UNAMA and the strengthening of its central role in coordinating the overall international efforts in close cooperation with other partners, including the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the EU. The EU also welcomes the fact that the report of the Secretary-General will be submitted every three months. Additionally, the EU fully supports the crucial coordinating role of UNAMA and its head, Mr. Kai Eide. In this regard, and due to the forthcoming presidential and provincial elections, the EU supports the extension of the UNAMA mandate for a further 12 months, as suggested by the Secretary-General in his report.”

    2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source

  4. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The candidate countries Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Montenegro and Serbia; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia align themselves with this statement. Allow me to begin by thanking Mr. Kai Eide, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing, his excellent leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and his cooperation with the EU Special Representative, Mr. Sequi. I would like to also extend my thanks to Ambassador Tanin, the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for his contribution to today's debate.”

    2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source

  5. “Nearly a decade after the Brahimi report (S/2000/809), it is time to revisit the panel's recommendations, review their implementation and take a strategic look into the future. Much can be done to improve our practice, in particular on the three series of issues identified in the Franco-British non- paper. We therefore welcome this timely debate in the Security Council and are ready to carry forward this discussion in other forums, including the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. We very much look forward to the outcome of the process launched today.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

  6. “In addition, the joint Africa-EU strategy adopted in 2007 has an important security component. Another way that the EU is supporting Africa-led peace operations is the African Peace Facility, aimed at enhancing the institutional capacities of the African Union and African subregional organizations in relation to peacekeeping and prevention of armed conflicts. The European Union aims at an effective partnership in order to improve planning, deployment and management of African peacekeeping operations in a framework of predictable funding mechanisms and clear guidelines. Allow me to conclude by underlining once again that United Nations peacekeeping faces many challenges.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

  7. “Past experience has shown that a smooth transition between peacekeeping and peacebuilding is vital. In that context, the European Union underlines the important role of the Peacebuilding Commission in advising the Security Council on relevant issues. United Nations peacekeeping capacities should be deployed only when there is no other viable option, and only for the shortest time necessary. Peacekeeping is costly, and rebuilding peaceful and sustainable societies after armed conflicts requires a lot of resources. Therefore every effort the international community undertakes in order to prevent conflicts is worthwhile. The European Union continues to look for more ways to support peace and security endeavours. One of the important tools is the EU Instrument for Stability, with a seven-year budget of more than two billion euros.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

  8. “In its conflict-management capacities the United Nations should focus on the root causes of conflict and put special emphasis on supporting credible political peace processes and immediate post-conflict peacebuilding efforts, notably in the areas of police, the rule of law, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, and security sector reform. The European Union welcomes the increased attention that those issues have recently received in the Secretariat and the Security Council and among Member States. The monitoring capacities and the evaluation of operations need to be strengthened. The European Union underlines the importance of recruiting qualified personnel in a timely manner and supports the creation of a roster of civilian experts who could be deployed whenever and wherever necessary.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

  9. “Such an approach will also contribute to enhancing the credibility of the United Nations. Recently, peacekeeping missions have increasingly become multidimensional and integrated. At least eight of the current operations have an explicit mandate to protect civilians. The European Union strongly believes that protection of civilians should be an integral part of the mandate of peacekeeping operations and that the United Nations should strengthen its capacity to deliver in this area. The European Union supports a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to peacekeeping.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

  10. “The task of such peacekeeping operations has evolved, as has the context in which they operate. These developments require new approaches when formulating their respective mandates. The objectives of each and every operation need to be clear and realistic. The mandates should be developed in close consultation with the Secretariat and must be matched with adequate resources. In that regard, we all have a common responsibility as United Nations Member States. Clear benchmarks and exit strategies should be developed prior to the deployment of peacekeepers so that the international community can monitor progress and fill the gaps as needed. In other words, the main elements of the mandates should be elaborated in a systematic, well- coordinated and realistic manner in order to ensure that they are achievable.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

  11. “The European Union is seriously concerned at the increasing number of fatalities among United Nations peacekeepers and would like to stress again that attacks against United Nations personnel are absolutely unacceptable. The safety and security of United Nations personnel must be given the highest priority, and the European Union supports all possible protective measures. At the same time, peacekeeping troops need to demonstrate impeccable behaviour. The European Union is gravely concerned about recent reports of sexual abuse and exploitation by United Nations peacekeepers. The EU fully supports the zero- tolerance policy. The sixtieth anniversary of United Nations peacekeeping operations provides a unique opportunity to take stock of what has been achieved.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

  12. “The level of support that the European Union has been providing is perhaps best illustrated by the current EUFOR military operation in Chad and in the Central African Republic, or by the first EU maritime operation, launched off the Somali coast in December 2008 to protect the supply of humanitarian aid to the Somali people. The European Union member States also actively participate in United Nations peacekeeping missions and contribute over 40 per cent of the United Nations peacekeeping budget. Furthermore, some 20 operations under the European Security and Defence Policy have been carried out so far, many under a Security Council mandate. I wish to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the troop- and police-contributing countries for their continuing commitment.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

  13. “Our long-standing cooperation - which was formalized in the first joint United Nations- European Union declaration, signed on 24 September 2003 - has developed substantially over the years. Today the EU and the United Nations work side by side in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Western Balkans. While being active in conflict prevention and resolution in different parts of the world, the European Union has also successfully conducted peacekeeping operations mandated by the United Nations and consistent with its Charter.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

  14. “Moreover, the peacekeeping operations have become more complex and challenging in terms of planning, mandating and management. At present, peacekeepers are needed in highly volatile environments such as the Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Haiti. The enormous requirements for deployable, well-trained and adequately equipped personnel constantly remind us that United Nations peacekeeping resources are not unlimited. In parallel, the United Nations peacekeeping budget has increased five times over the last ten years and is currently bigger than the regular budget. Despite all these difficulties, United Nations peacekeeping operations have brought security to many destabilized regions. The European Union has a long-established partnership with the United Nations in the field of crisis management.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

  15. “Let me begin by thanking the French presidency of the Council and the United Kingdom delegation for undertaking this important and very timely initiative, which should launch a process of deliberations on a topic that is essential not only for the Security Council, with its special responsibility for peacekeeping, but also for the entire United Nations system and all Member States. I would like to extend special thanks to Under- Secretaries-General Le Roy and Malcorra and to Special Representative Annabi for their informative and comprehensive briefings. The European Union (EU) fully supports the United Nations in the field of peacekeeping. Indeed, the last decade has been one of increased challenges in that regard. The demand for peacekeepers has been growing steadily since the 19905, and this trend is likely to continue.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

  16. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia and the European Free Trade Association country Iceland, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source