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Kazykhanov

lines on the record: 62
first: 1998-08-28
most recent: 2006-03-14
sittings or episodes: 10
sources: un-security-council

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“Kazakhstan has a particular interest in assisting Afghanistan's farmers by providing them with grain, mineral fertilizers, agricultural equipment and mini-complexes for processing agricultural products. In our view, the accession of Afghanistan to the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia in 2005 will greatly contribute to its further integration into the regional economy. That programme was initiated by President Nazarbaev of Kazakhstan in 1997, with the support of the Secretary- General, and is being pursued under the auspices of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and the Economic Commission for Europe. I would like to reiterate our full support for the coordinated efforts under Afghan leadership aimed at building a peaceful, viable and prosperous State.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“Tokaev, at the invitation of the organizers, I would like to reiterate our deep gratitude to the Governments of the United Kingdom and Afghanistan for the outstanding preparation and organization of that event. In London, Kazakhstan proposed concrete steps to support the implementation of the Afghan Compact. Kazakhstan is ready to grant scholarships to Afghan students, to sign a bilateral agreement on cooperation in the field of education and to launch a civil aviation training programme for Afghan pilots. Kazakh companies are looking forward to participating in developing oil fields and in the construction of electricity transmission lines, pipelines, roads and houses. We hope that the established Kazakh-Afghan Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation will be instrumental in further stimulating bilateral economic interaction.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“Kazakhstan welcomes the steps taken by the Government of Afghanistan to deepen interaction with international institutions involved in the counter- narcotics programme in Afghanistan, which resulted in the decline of opium cultivation in 2005. However, we still have a long way to go. During the last 10 years, the level of drug-related crimes in Central Asia has increased five-fold, and the situation tends to get worse. In our view, much work has to be done to remedy the situation with regard to illegal drug production and drug trafficking, both inside and outside of Afghanistan. We believe that one key element of the overall strategy must be the further enhancement of existing, and the establishment of new, anti-drug security belts. With respect to the London Conference, which was attended by the Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister, Mr.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“We are strongly committed to continuing to contribute our share to the reconstruction of Afghanistan, in partnership with the Afghan authorities and the international community. At the same time, the security situation in Afghanistan is under pressure from the rising level of insurgent attacks, particularly in the south-east and south-west of the country. In that regard, the International Security Assistance Force and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) are playing an important role on the ground. We fully support the renewal of UNAMA's mandate, as well as the central role of the United Nations in leading international efforts to assist the Afghan authorities in bringing lasting peace and prosperity to that country.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“Like others, I too would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary General Tom Koenigs for his briefing. I would also like to associate myself with the statement delivered by Mr. Andrey Denisov, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, on behalf of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. I join my colleagues in commending the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on different aspects of the situation in Afghanistan (S/2006/145). We agree in particular with the idea in that report that the situation requires sustained attention in order to strengthen ties between Afghanistan and its neighbours. Viewing Afghanistan as an integral part of Central Asia, Kazakhstan welcomes its positive achievements in the political, social and economic spheres and its involvement in regional affairs.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“In particular, in addition to carrying out other meaningful activities, the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization have set up, and quite successfully operated, specialized antiterrorist centres. We believe that the experience we have acquired in the process might prove useful to the CTC. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that Kazakhstan has been cooperating fully with the CTC since its inception and intends to provide to that important body all the necessary assistance, exerting every effort to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“On behalf of my Government, I would like to express our deep gratitude to the Security Council and its Counter- Terrorism Committee for the high honour and privilege of hosting such a significant event. We consider it very important that the CTC meeting will be convened jointly with the Commonwealth of Independent States, in the heart of the Eurasian continent. Counter-terrorism activities in our region are closely linked with efforts to prevent the trafficking of drugs, arms and human beings. Most of the region's organizations pay special attention to the development of cooperation in counter-terrorism activities.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“A new element in the Committee's work has been the analytical work to assess the requirements of Member States in the context of preparing their reports on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and to develop an integrated assistance matrix. The Committee's record during the reporting period indicates that it is actively applying new approaches to the coordination of technical cooperation with States, closely linking that mission with efforts to reinforce interaction with international and regional organizations. As indicated in the report by the Chairman of the CTC, that Committee, in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Independent States, will hold its fourth special meeting with international, regional and subregional organizations in Almaty, Kazakhstan.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“My delegation has a positive assessment of the CTC's work during the reporting period. It is encouraging to note that, despite the existing difficulties in getting the Executive Directorate up and running, the Committee has been able to make considerable progress in the revitalization of its activities. We note with great satisfaction that the Committee is finalizing preparations to begin its visits to several Member States, in compliance with resolutions 1535 (2004) and 1566 (2004), the first of which is planned for March 2005. Such visits represent a qualitatively new and practical instrument designed to develop cooperation and dialogue with Member States and to provide much-needed technical and expert assistance in the fight against terrorism.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“First of all, I would like to express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate, which provides an opportunity to review the progress made in the fight against terrorism and to identify priorities for the Counter-Terrorism Committee's (CTC) activities in the future. My delegation would like to pay tribute to Ambassador Andrey Denisov for his effective and inspiring stewardship of the activities of the CTC, as well as to thank him for his presentation of the CTC's work programme for the next 90-day period and his briefing on the Committee's work during the last three months. I would also like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the Executive Director of the Committee's Executive Directorate (CTED), Ambassador Javier Ruperez, for his commendable efforts.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“We believe that such interaction should be mutually complementary. One important practical outcome of that meeting was the adoption of guidelines regarding priority areas for the organization's activities in 2004 and 2005, including measures to increase cooperation in countering international terrorism, militant extremism and the illegal distribution of drugs, taking national interests into account. We hope that, in the light of such challenges, the CTC will in the near future propose effective mechanisms for the exchange of information, for disseminating the most recent experiences and for organizing technical assistance in the context of coordinating the practical counter-terrorism efforts of international organizations.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“Its member States have already taken steps to implement planned measures to combat the external drug threat. Recommendations have been drafted to unify counter-terrorism legislation. Work has been finalized to establish a joint rapid-deployment force that will help to meet the common security challenges faced by our CSTO partners. The policy of reviving efforts to resolve new challenges in the area of international security through close interaction with the United Nations and other international and regional organizations - including the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - was further reaffirmed in the political statement issued by the States members of the CSTO adopted at their meeting of 18 June in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“In the context of combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the States members of the CSTO support the measures set forth in resolution 1540 (2004). Members of the CSTO are at the forefront of the struggle against international terrorism and are particularly sensitive to the magnitude of that threat. Our desire to pool efforts so as effectively to counter new threats and challenges - in particular those posed by terrorism, extremism, the traffic in illegal drugs and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction - is becoming an increasingly significant factor in deepening the integration processes within the organization. Recently, much has been done on a practical level to increase the operation of the political instruments available to our organization.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“We express our support for the work already under way to prepare countries' technical needs assessments and to organize CTC field missions to interested countries, with their consent. Such work should enhance direct dialogue and cooperation between the CTC and States with the aim of ensuring fuller and more effective implementation of the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001) and that the provision of technical assistance will be as targeted as possible and accurately reflect the requests and needs of States. We are convinced that the participation of the appropriate international organizations in such missions will help the task at hand to succeed. For its part, the CSTO is prepared to consider the possibility of participating in that work in the context of developing interaction and cooperation with the CTC.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“In our unanimous view, the report introduced today by the Chairman of the CTC on the Committee's work over the past three months and its programme of work for the coming 90-day period confirm the fact that the process of reforming the CTC is gaining ground and moving in the right direction. The main task in that context remains the effective monitoring of the implementation by member States of resolution 1373 (2001). It is crucial in that respect that the Committee seek more actively to develop new approaches to coordinating technical assistance to States while closely linking it to the strengthening of interaction with international and regional organizations.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“International terrorism remains a primary and constant threat to security and stability throughout the world. Countering it requires the consolidation and coordination of global efforts. The countries of the CSTO intend to make an important contribution to strengthening the anti-terrorist coalition and to regional and international security on the basis of the generally recognized norms and principles of international law, with the lead coordinating role being played by the United Nations. In that connection, the CSTO supports the strengthening and revitalization of the CTC's work, pursuant to the provisions of resolution 1535 (2004).”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“Mr. Kazykhanov (Kazakhstan) (spoke in Russian): I am honoured to address the Security Council today on behalf of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in order to lay out the common position of the States members of that international regional organization: the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan. I wish at the outset to echo the words of high commendation and gratitude addressed to the former Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), Ambassador Arias, and to his successor in that post, the acting Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, Mr. Alexander Konuzin, for the dynamic and multifaceted work being done by the CTC at this crucial stage of its reform.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“It is gratifying to note that the understanding of the role of women in the establishment and maintenance of peace has increased significantly in recent years. We must continue to enhance the capacity of all actors to work in harmony in order to achieve our main goal of a world free of conflict. We believe that in conflict-prone regions the international community should much more vigorously promote policies to strengthen security, and primarily human security, because minimum security standards are a prerequisite for development. In concluding my short remarks, I would like to stress that the Republic of Kazakhstan remains firmly committed to its peacekeeping obligations and will continue to take steps to enhance the United Nations peacekeeping capacity.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“As indicated in the Secretary-General's report on the work of the Organization (A/58/1), peace agreements by themselves mark only the first step in bringing lasting peace and prosperity to war-torn societies. For such States, creating or rebuilding civil society is a crucial long-term commitment and it is essential to establishing and consolidating democracy. In that context, we believe in the importance of the Organization implementing a local security concept encompassing a broad range of issues, starting with human rights and eradication of poverty and ending with development promotion and democratization. Recent experience has underscored the fact that peacekeeping operations lead to progress not only in the political field, but also in social and economic areas.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We welcome the measures that are being taken to further expand the mandate of the United Nations Standby Arrangements System. Last October the Republic of Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Nations concerning its contribution to the United Nations system of preparatory activities. We also would like to participate more actively in the United Nations system of procurement for peacekeeping missions. Efforts to advance coordination between the United Nations and Member States in the conduct of multidimensional peacekeeping exercises and to promote integrated training of peacekeepers by Member States are commendable and should be supported.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We need to develop close cooperation among the Security Council, Member States and regional arrangements in the search for ways and means to ensure an effective response to emerging complex conflict situations when measures to keep peace and promote development often have to be taken simultaneously. Issues of the security and safety of peacekeepers are growing in importance. The Organization is faced with increased direct threats to civilian staff of United Nations missions. In that context, Kazakhstan supports the steps by the Secretariat and its Department of Peacekeeping Operations to increase security and ensure better planning of peacekeeping operations by consolidating the efforts of various United Nations bodies, funds and programmes.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Since the release of the Brahimi report (S/2000/809), considerable progress has been made in this area, but much more must be done in order to improve United Nations peacekeeping capacities. This need is highlighted by the very nature of numerous conflicts and the growing demand for United Nations peacekeeping, especially in Africa. Kazakhstan fully supports efforts to reinforce the Organization's capacity to conduct peacekeeping operations in precarious security environments, including by the provision by Member States of direct and over-the-horizon rapid response capability.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We are pleased to see you presiding over this meeting of the Security Council, Sir, and we commend your initiative in organizing this important debate on United Nations peacekeeping operations. Kazakhstan firmly supports United Nations peacekeeping and the Organization's efforts to reinforce its peacekeeping capacity. This year Kazakhstan has fully paid its outstanding contributions to the peacekeeping operations budget and intends to regularly meet its financial obligations in the future. The establishment of a comprehensive mechanism designed to prevent destructive conflicts and their spread throughout the world remains a key objective and a challenge in peacekeeping.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Compliance with the draft resolution, and its implementation, will largely depend on the political will and on the joint efforts of all States. The effectiveness of the reporting mechanism hinges on this as well. I wish to assure all members of the Council that Kazakhstan is fully aware of the risk of any irresponsible persons acquiring WMD, and that it will exert every effort to reinforce the international non- proliferation regime.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Kazakhstan has been actively involved in the negotiations to draft a treaty on the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia. That initiative of the Central Asian States to establish such a zone in the region should constitute an important milestone in the efforts to strengthen the non- proliferation regime. Weakened international control is the main reason for the existence of a threat of non-State actors getting hold of WMD. There is only one solution: to tighten controls and to increase transparency, which should become the pillars of the draft resolution under consideration. At the same time, we should continue to improve the existing international agreements in this area in order to adapt them to the realities of today. We also believe that non-proliferation and disarmament are mutually reinforcing processes.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Kazakhstan's contribution to WMD non- proliferation is widely recognized. We have voluntarily renounced our nuclear inheritance, shut down the Semipalatinsk nuclear testing ground, acceded to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and all other regimes on the non-proliferation of WMD and their means of delivery. We find it very timely that the draft resolution calls on States to take measures to strengthen controls on the manufacturing, storage and export of sensitive materials and technologies. Since 1992, Kazakhstan has been working to improve the efficiency of its national export control system. It has adopted an export control law and introduced a comprehensive control list of dual-use products and sensitive materials.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“At the same time, it is the responsibility of every State to decide for itself which specific steps it should take at the national level in order to secure its borders, sensitive military assets and scientific and research capabilities, thus eliminating any possibility of their use by terrorists. Yet, in order to be able to fully and effectively implement the provisions of the draft resolution, many countries with extensive land and sea boundaries would require assistance in equipping their borders with modern technical means of detection of the components of WMD and their means of delivery. In our view, effective border controls and well- coordinated law enforcement efforts, including through international cooperation, constitute an important factor that contributes to the reinforcement of the WMD non-proliferation regimes.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Before I start, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for arranging this open debate on the agenda item under discussion. My delegation has carefully studied the Security Council draft resolution on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). We view the document as an essential instrument designed to reinforce the WMD non-proliferation regime in the new international security environment. We believe that the main objective of the draft resolution is the adoption by all States at the national level of measures to prevent non-State actors from acquiring WMD and their components. We also believe that the draft resolution to be adopted would help countries achieve that declared goal.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Kazakhstan has been fully cooperating with the Counter-Terrorism Committee since its establishment and will continue to provide all necessary support to this important body by making every effort to oppose terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“My delegation encourages the CTC in its efforts to intensify its cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations. Closer interaction between the Committee and regional organizations will go a long way towards building on its accomplishments and revitalizing its work. A number of regional organizations, including in Eurasia, already have in place effectively operating counter-terrorism structures. As indicated in the aforementioned report, the main provisions related to the revitalization of the CTC are to be reflected in a Security Council draft resolution on the issue. We believe that this proposal should enjoy the support of the members of the CTC.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“In that context, our delegation supports changes in the operation of the Committee and its dialogue with Member States in evaluating the implementation of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001), as introduced in the CTC report. Indeed, this is a priority task. In our View, it is essential to step up the CTC's activities aimed at providing technical and expert assistance to Member States in order to strengthen their counter-terrorism capacity. Since modern-day terrorism is so closely associated with illegal trafficking in drugs, arms and persons, the strengthening of the border guard, customs and law enforcement agencies of those States located on drug-trafficking routes from Afghanistan has thus become a top priority for the Central Asian region.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“At the same time, we believe that it is time to elevate to a qualitatively new level our joint action to develop and enhance international norms and universal arrangements in that area. Along with our efforts to establish effective international counter-terrorism mechanisms, we should continue to conduct an in-depth study of the root causes of this evil. Here, we cannot afford a mistake. We strongly support the efforts of the CTC to pursue an open dialogue with Member States in the spirit of transparency and its assistance to countries in order to enhance their capacity to combat terrorism. Yet we would like to underscore that our overall effectiveness in the combat against international terrorism, coordinated by the United Nations and its Security Council, will depend to a great extent on the further revitalization of the CTC.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“We strongly believe that the issue of combating terrorism should remain a top priority on the agenda of the international community. Kazakhstan expresses its appreciation to the Security Council and its Counter-Terrorism Committee for their actions to ensure the full and comprehensive implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). The Committee's efforts to improve the counter-terrorism legislative framework and the national arrangements of Member States are quite commendable and should be recognized. It is encouraging to note that an overwhelming majority of Member States have acceded, or are about to complete their accession, to 12 international conventions against terrorism.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank you, Sir, for organizing this open debate on the agenda item under consideration, which provides an additional opportunity to review the progress made in the fight against terrorism and to determine priorities for the subsequent work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. My delegation commends Ambassador Arias for the effective and inspiring leadership he has displayed in steering the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). I would also like to thank the Chairman for his informative briefings and his excellent presentation of the report of the CTC, contained in document S/2004/ 124. Kazakhstan, like other States, recognizes the leading role of the United Nations in erecting effective and secure anti-terrorism barriers.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“I am pleased to note that Kazakhstan, having submitted its third report within the established time frame, has fully complied with the requirements of resolution 1373 (2001) and is engaged in a meaningful dialogue with the Counter-Terrorism Committee. Finally, my delegation believes that it is imperative for the CTC to continue to rely on the support of Member States and of the entire international community. As I mentioned earlier, Kazakhstan has been fully cooperating with the Counter-Terrorism Committee since its establishment and will continue to provide to this important body all necessary support by making every effort to oppose terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Kazakhstan has contributed to the establishment of an anti-terrorist centre by the Commonwealth of Independent States. We are taking further steps to develop cooperation in that area with other Central Asian States. In order to ensure a systematic and progressive approach, the CTC has continued to review reports by Member States on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). According to information provided by the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, every State has submitted its initial report, 150 States have submitted their second reports and 71 States have presented their third reports.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Kazakhstan supports the tireless efforts of the United Nations to combat international terrorism. Pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), my country has taken effective measures against terrorism by establishing a comprehensive national mechanism to suppress the financing of terrorism and money laundering. Kazakhstan is also working to enhance cooperation in that area at the regional level. The process represented by the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, which was initiated by President Nazarbaev, serves that purpose by encouraging active cooperation among regional States in the fight against terrorism. We believe that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization can make a significant contribution to counterterrorism efforts in the Eurasian region.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The Counter-Terrorism Committee has a broad mandate encompassing international cooperation, internal executive machinery and domestic legislation. My delegation is pleased with the Committee's focus on enhancing legislation and national mechanisms for a more effective fight against terrorism. Since the establishment of the CTC, we have witnessed a steady increase in the number of countries acceding to international instruments on terrorism. For its own part, Kazakhstan has ratified the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings. In the near future, our country intends to complete the process of accession to all 12 international instruments on terrorism.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Since its inception, the Committee has been at the forefront of the fight against major threats to international peace and security and has been involved in a wide range of activities. My delegation encourages the CTC to intensify its cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations. The second meeting of the CTC with international organizations, which was held in Washington on 7 October, has given further impetus to our joint actions against terrorism. We support the Committee in attaching great importance to that cooperation, which enables us to broaden the dialogue that is so essential to combating terrorism. We commend the CTC for its efforts to pursue an open dialogue with Member States in a spirit of transparency, as well as its assistance to countries to enhance their capacity to combat terrorism.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“General Assembly resolution 57/338, which was adopted by the Assembly soon after that tragic event, strongly condemned that atrocious attack and called for intensified cooperation to prevent and eradicate such acts of terrorism. It is a timely resolution, given the threats faced by United Nations personnel in war zones all over the world. We believe that the issue of combating terrorism should remain a top priority on the agenda of the international community. Security Council resolution 1373 (2001) is a landmark in the global fight against terrorism. Under the leadership of the Counter- Terrorism Committee, we continue to move forward towards full implementation of that resolution.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate, which gives us an excellent opportunity to review the progress made in the fight against terrorism and to determine priorities for the subsequent work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). My delegation would like to pay tribute to Ambassador Arias for the effective leadership he has displayed in steering the work of the CTC. I would also like to thank him for his informative briefing and his presentation of the Committee's comprehensive 90-day work programme. The unprecedented attack against United Nations headquarters in Baghdad last August was the cruellest and largest-scale terrorist act in the entire history of our Organization.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Effective assistance to strengthen the border guard, customs and law enforcement agencies of States located alongside the drug-trafficking routes from Afghanistan and to improve interaction between drug control agencies at the regional level could be an important factor in preventing drug trafficking in Afghanistan. We agree with the main provisions of the statement of the President of the Security Council on the item under discussion and call on other States to support it. Kazakhstan reaffirms its commitment to the efforts of the international community to implement the Bonn Agreement and stands ready to do all it can to contribute to the creation of a new and independent Afghanistan.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In that regard, I would like to mention the great efforts made in this area by the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Central Asian Cooperation Organization. Like any other regional State, Kazakhstan is interested in the strengthening of the "security belts" around Afghanistan in order to prevent traffic in illicit drugs in Afghan territory and to prevent precursor chemicals from flowing into Afghanistan. We also believe that in the existing situation, it is imperative to develop a United Nations programme to combat drug trade in Central Asia on a systematic basis. In that context, the initiative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to create a regional cooperation structure between the Central Asian countries should be supported.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The Government of Kazakhstan attaches great significance to the signing in December 2002 between the Government of Afghanistan and the six neighbouring countries of the Kabul Declaration of Good Neighbourly Relations, wherein the seven signatories reaffirmed their determination to defeat terrorism, extremism and drug trafficking. The current discussions give us grounds for concluding that opium production and the existence of a drug-based economy undermine security. Without adequate measures of control, this situation can disrupt the efforts of the international community to end this prolonged crisis in the country and to establish the rule of law in Afghanistan. We should set up joint mechanisms to eliminate channels for drug trafficking from Afghanistan by allocating adequate resources to drug control programmes and projects.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“National drug control strategy provides for alternative economic stimulus packages for farmers and the strengthening of the administration of justice capability in the country. In that context, I would like to stress the importance of convening a drugs control conference in Kabul, which would contribute to the coordination of efforts to combat illicit drug production in Afghanistan. Kazakhstan commends the contribution by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the United Nations Drug Control Programme to the efforts to eliminate drugs on a sustainable basis and welcomes the outcome of the International Conference on Drug Routes from Central Asia to Europe, held in Paris on 21 and 22 May 2003.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Despite the efforts by the international community, opium production in 2002 has returned to former high levels and, as a result, opium transit through the Central Asian countries has increased. It should be noted that the significant scale of illicit drug trafficking constitutes a great threat not only to our region, but to the whole world. We are convinced that, as long as this alarming trend persists, international terrorism will continue to have a source of financial support. We believe that in order to effectively counter the existing drug threat, it is necessary to apply a comprehensive approach to the solution of this problem, with the United Nations playing a coordinating role. We commend the Government of Afghanistan for taking measures to control poppy cultivation.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We continue to firmly believe that the United Nations should play a central role in international efforts to provide assistance to Afghanistan. Now that the process of peaceful settlement has reached the stage of practical actions, the Government of Kazakhstan is working to broaden its participation in political and economic activities of the international community to rebuild Afghan society. Although the political situation in Afghanistan has become somewhat stable, the country continues to be a source of numerous threats and challenges. In this context, Kazakhstan is especially concerned by the production and trafficking of illicit drugs. Unfortunately, Afghanistan continues to be the main source of drugs bound for international drug markets.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We find ourselves at the starting point of a long and extremely complex process leading to the restoration of credible peace in Afghanistan. For this reason, it is necessary to further intensify international peacekeeping efforts in the country in order to prevent a relapse into civil war. We fully share the concerns expressed by the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, regarding the deteriorating security situation due to inter-ethnic and factional clashes, increased activity by elements associated with the Taliban and a drug-based economy. All these factors impede the reconstruction effort, political transformation and re-establishment of the rule of law. Kazakhstan has always called for an early settlement of the situation in Afghanistan.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Work is well under way to convene a Constitutional Loya Jirga, which promises to become the most significant political event in Afghanistan this year. Public service reform is picking up its pace, a system of administration is being put in place, both nationally and locally, and efforts are being made to prepare for judicial sector reform. The Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission has been actively investigating human rights violations. More than 4 million boys and girls started a new school year. The Government of Kazakhstan supports the selfless efforts of President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, who leads the successful rehabilitation process in Afghanistan in close cooperation with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“First let me thank you for convening this Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan. It is a very timely decision to hold a meeting in a format that provides a platform for interested Member States. We all want Afghanistan to be rebuilt, and we should all do our best to provide help to this long-suffering country. I would like to thank Mr. Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General and Mr. Costa, Executive Director, for their comprehensive briefings on the situation in Afghanistan. It is commendable that, despite completely destroyed infrastructure and great human losses during the prolonged war, the people of Afghanistan have enthusiastically tackled the task of building a new society. It is quite encouraging to see positive changes and processes in the country in such areas as national reconstruction and state-building.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source