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Khalilzad

lines on the record: 562
first: 2007-05-02
most recent: 2009-01-16
sittings or episodes: 74
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“I should like at the outset of the meeting to extend on behalf of the Security Council a warm welcome to the new Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations, His Excellency Mr. Jan Grauls. We are looking forward to working closely with him in the work of the Council. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan The President: I welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Bruno Stagno Ugarte, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. It is so decided. I invite Mr.”
2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source
“I thank Mr. Brammertz for his clarifications and comments. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. May I take this opportunity, on behalf of the Security Council, to thank Judge Pocar, Judge Byron, Prosecutor Brammertz and Prosecutor Jallow for taking the time to brief the Council. The meeting rose at 1.15pm.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“I thank Judge Byron for his responses and comments. I now give the floor to Prosecutor Brammertz to respond to the comments and questions raised.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“I thank Judge Pocar for his clarifications and comments, and I thank him on behalf of the Council for his service. I now give the floor to Judge Byron to respond to comments and questions raised.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“As the Tribunals implement their completion strategies, the United States will continue to support efforts to ensure that the residual issues can be successfully addressed following the Tribunals' eventual closure. Again, we thank the Presidents, Prosecutors, Registrars and their staff for their pursuit of accountability and their service to the memory of the victims. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Slovenia.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“The United States urges Kenya to act immediately on the Tribunal's recommendations and to take additional steps to deny Kabuga access to his network of support. The apprehension of ICTY indictees, particularly Mladic and Karadzic, remains essential to ensuring lasting reconciliation in the Balkans. We call on all countries in the Western Balkans, and Serbia in particular, to fulfil their obligations by arresting and transferring all fugitives to the ICTY. We applaud the efforts of the Prosecutors in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia and the Office of the War Crimes Prosecutor in Serbia to work closely with ICTY authorities and to share information. We urge those countries to continue to increase information-sharing and to allow the transfer of war crimes proceedings between the States as appropriate.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“Secondly, the 17 individuals who have been indicted by the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and remain at large must be brought to justice. The United States urges the international community to work towards securing the arrest of those indictees as soon as possible. Thirdly, the United States calls on all States to fulfil their obligations to cooperate with the Tribunals. We are troubled by reports that suggest that the ICTR fugitive and alleged genocide financier Kabuga is now in Kenya. We note with particular concern Prosecutor Jallow's assessment that the Government of Kenya has not fully cooperated with the Tribunal's effort in seeking Kabuga's apprehension.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“We are encouraged by the relatively small number of cases that remain in the pre- trial stages, and we expect that the Chambers will work to bring those cases and trials currently in progress to resolution as soon as possible. With that in mind, I would like to make three points. First, we commend the Tribunals for their efforts to transfer to national jurisdictions, as appropriate, the cases of indictees who are not accused of bearing the highest levels of criminal responsibility. Those efforts must be accompanied by the ongoing support of the international community for the domestic judicial capacity of Rwanda and the countries of the former Yugoslavia.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“I should like to make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States of America. I would like to thank the two Presidents and the two Prosecutors for their briefings today. The United States welcomes the assessment of the Prosecutors and the Presidents on the implementation of the Tribunals' completion strategies. We commend the Tribunals, judges and staff for their diligence and dedication. We note in particular our appreciation for the tireless efforts of Prosecutor Hassan Jallow, and we welcome the new Prosecutor, Mr. Brammertz, back to the Council. The United States urges the Tribunals to continue to implement their completion strategies with maximum efficiency.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“I thank Prosecutor Brammertz for his briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. Hassan Bubacar Jallow, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“I thank Judge Byron for his briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. Brammertz, Prosecutor of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“I thank Judge Pocar for his briefing. I now give the floor to Judge Dennis Byron, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“I also wish to draw the attention of the members to photocopies of a letter dated 3 June 2008 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued as a document of the Council under the symbol S/2008/356. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by the President of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the Prosecutors of the International Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. I now give the floor to Judge Fausto Pocar, President of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“Serge Brammertz, Prosecutor of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; and Mr. Hassan Bubacar Jallow, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Security Council have before them documents S/2008/326, containing the text of a letter dated 13 May 2008 from the President of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, and S/2008/322, containing the text of a letter dated 12 May 2008 from the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned States took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend invitations under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Judge Fausto Pocar, 2 President of the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991; Judge Dennis Byron, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States, between 1 January and 31 December 1994; Mr.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Rwanda, Serbia and Slovenia in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided.”
2008-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5904 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council further reaffirms the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. The Council reminds States that they must ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law. "The Security Council reiterates its determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/ 19. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.45 p.m. 08-36147”
2008-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5903 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council underlines the need to bring the perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism to justice and urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and resolution 1373 (2001) and consistent with resolution 1624 (2005), to cooperate actively with the Pakistani authorities in this regard. "The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed.”
2008-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5903 (2008) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that occurred outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad on 2June 2008, causing numerous deaths, injuries and damage to nearby buildings, including a building housing the United Nations Development Programme. It expresses its deep sympathy and condolences to the victims of this heinous act of terrorism and to their families, and to the people and Governments of Pakistan and Denmark.”
2008-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5903 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Denmark and Pakistan, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Staar (Denmark) and Mr. Ahmad (Pakistan) took seats at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2008-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5903 (2008) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 3.40 p.m.”
2008-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5902 (2008) · source
“I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2008/351. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Belgium, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Panama, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam 3 The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1816 (2008). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2008-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5902 (2008) · source
“Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
2008-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5902 (2008) · source
“Duale (Somalia) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council chamber. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2008/351, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Australia, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”
2008-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5902 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Greece, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Somalia and Spain, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr.”
2008-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5902 (2008) · source
“Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Belgium, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Panama, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam. The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1815 (2008). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.15p.m. 08-3611]”
2008-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5901 (2008) · source
“The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2008/349, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2008/334, which contains a letter dated 16 May 2008 from the Secretary-General transmitting a letter from the Prime Minister of Lebanon. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2008/210, which contains a letter dated 28 March 2008 from the Secretary-General transmitting the tenth report of the International Independent Investigation Commission. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”
2008-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5901 (2008) · source
“The situation in the Middle East Letter dated 16 May 2008 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2008/334) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Lebanon, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Salam (Lebanon) took a seat at the Council table.”
2008-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5901 (2008) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of June, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Ambassador John Sawers, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of 2008. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Sawers for the diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2008-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5901 (2008) · source
“We must resolve to develop the kind of peacebuilding capacities that are required to fulfil our mandate to advance international peace and security and to improve the prospects for success in post-conflict situations.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895 (2008) · source
“We must take into account the regional dimensions of conflicts, which often require engagement to preclude local parties from receiving support from neighbouring countries or creating sanctuaries in their territories, and to leverage an environment conducive to the success of the stabilization effort. Peacebuilding requires the international community to engage as long as needed but to act in ways that encourage increasing shifts to self-reliance by building and using local capacity, and, as Mr. Brahimi said, by getting itself out of a job as soon as possible. The international community can do better in addressing peacebuilding challenges.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895 (2008) · source
“The international community must do better in building institutions for security and the rule of law, particularly police forces that can be trusted by all local communities and factions, and in carrying out the decommissioning, demobilization and reintegration programmes with a more robust process for reintegrating former combatants. Peacebuilding strategies should build capacity in other local institutions, and priority should be placed on creating the ability of local leaders to manage public finance. Additional focus should be given to energizing the private sector, especially removing obstacles to the creation of local businesses that can produce goods and services to meet local needs - that is, to jump-start the private economy, not just engage in reconstruction contracting.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895 (2008) · source
“Also, we must fully utilize the surge of resources during an international civilian/ military operation to ensure that reconstruction, stabilization and development can later be sustained with more modest levels of donor assistance. In addition to the three key gaps identified in the concept paper, I would like to highlight several additional issues that need to be taken into account in order to produce success. As the international community engages in a post-conflict situation, a compact should exist between local leaders and the international community, but for those compacts to be productive, they should consist of a clear articulation of goals, priorities and benchmarks for both sides, and a review process.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895 (2008) · source
“We have been working on this effort in the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization through ongoing work to prepare for post-conflict work more than 4,000 deployable civilians, who would be available to join international efforts as appropriate. Just as critically, we need to devise ways rapidly to train local personnel and build host-nation State institutions to carry out those functions as soon as possible. Third is the need for rapid and flexible funding. Simply attracting adequate financial resources is often an enormous challenge for the international community in this field. We must recognize that to intervene without sufficient resources is to court failure. We stand ready to explore various ways of streamlining and improving these mechanisms, including the Peacebuilding Fund.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895 (2008) · source
“The Special Representative will need training and support in promoting an integrated and coordinated approach to promoting stability that draws upon all the resources of the United Nations system. The United Nations leadership should take advantage of the Peacebuilding Commission's ability to convene all stakeholders and promote an integrated strategic vision in tackling threats to stability. The second gap is an inability to rapidly deploy sufficient civilian capacity. We agree that skilled civilians, such as police officers, judges, relief workers, administrators and other civilian experts, are as important as troops during the golden hour. We therefore urge Member States to build up capacity for deployment of civilians with the relevant areas of expertise necessary for sustainable peacebuilding.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895 (2008) · source
“I would like to say a few words about the three key gaps identified in the United Kingdom's concept note as hampering international efforts for stabilization and building sustainable peace. The first is the need for strong leadership on the ground. It has frequently been noted that successful implementation of Council mandates must involve a huge number of United Nations, regional and other international-community actors. Leadership on the ground requires excellent coordination. The role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, who must have a clear mandate with the necessary authorities and resources, is critical. We support ongoing work to ensure proper integration of United Nations missions.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895 (2008) · source
“If we can find better ways to improve people's lives in the golden hour after a conflict ends or as territory begins to be stabilized in a conflict, we can dramatically improve the efficiency and success of later stabilization and reconstruction efforts. We believe that the Peacebuilding Commission, which is less than 2 years old, could ultimately play an important role in United Nations peacebuilding, by helping to marshal the necessary resources during this golden hour and subsequently ensuring that peacebuilding is sustainable. As the representative of France stated, the working methods of the Peacebuilding Commission need to be strengthened to make it as effective as possible.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895 (2008) · source
“First of all, I would like to express our solidarity, sympathy and support to the people of China and Burma on their losses and suffering as a result of recent natural disasters. Secondly, I would like to thank you, Mr. Foreign Secretary, for your leadership in organizing this Security Council debate on the important topic of post-conflict peacebuilding. A good metaphor for the immediate post-conflict period is the so-called golden hour - the period immediately after a person suffers a severe trauma and during which, if he or she receives treatment, the chances of recovery are much greater than if help comes later.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895 (2008) · source
“We are prepared to support the Bosnians in such an effort if they demonstrate the political will to pursue that approach. Those reforms can be achieved only with support among all three constituent peoples. Fourthly, we would echo the comments of others underscoring the importance of cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. The United States remains fully committed to ensuring that Bosnia and Herzegovina completes its successful transition to a stable and secure future under democratic governance. Working closely with the High Representative, we look forward to engaging with its leadership and helping Bosnia and Herzegovina to join with its neighbours in stabilizing the entire region and taking its rightful place within the Euro-Atlantic community.”
2008-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5894 (2008) · source
“We urge the country's authorities to cooperate closely with NATO and to utilize the intensified dialogue to the greatest extent possible so that Bosnia and Herzegovina may ultimately put forward its best candidacy for eventual NATO membership. Secondly, regarding the upcoming municipal elections, we urge the politicians of Bosnia and Herzegovina to avoid the divisive rhetoric that characterized the 2006 election campaign. Such messages serve only to keep the country trapped in the past and further delay progress towards integration into Europe, a goal that is supported by the vast majority of Bosnia and Herzegovina's citizens. Thirdly, we believe that improvements to the Dayton Constitution are needed to enable Bosnia and Herzegovina to meet the requirements for Euro- Atlantic integration.”
2008-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5894 (2008) · source
“We hope that the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina can resolve the remaining issues of State property, Brcko, a national war-crimes strategy and justice sector reform by the end of this year. In addition to those issues, which will determine when the Office of the High Representative can close, I would like to highlight four areas that the United States believes are also critical for Bosnia and Herzegovina. First, NATO's offer of intensified dialogue so soon after Bosnia and Herzegovina's joining the Partnership for Peace is a credit to that country's progress in implementing comprehensive defence reform.”
2008-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5894 (2008) · source
“Thanks to the substantial efforts of all parties involved, we have seen progress in the areas identified by the Peace Implementation Council, as the High Representative has noted in his report. We commend Bosnia and Herzegovina's passage of police reform laws that meet its requirements for concluding a Stabilization and Association Agreement. That would not have happened without the High Representative's steadfast engagement. We are hopeful that Bosnia and Herzegovina will set aside the zero-sum ethnic politics that delayed agreement on police reform and the conclusion of the Stabilization and Association Agreement for three years, and that it will sign and implement the Agreement as soon as possible. We have also seen progress in the areas of movable defence property and rule of law legislation.”
2008-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5894 (2008) · source
“I would like to welcome High Representative Lajcak, to the Security Council today, and to commend him for his outstanding performance and for the outstanding performance of his staff. We also welcome the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Nikola Spirie. The role of the High Representative remains critical in implementing the Dayton accords and in ensuring that Bosnia and Herzegovina completes its transition to a secure and stable sovereign State. I would like to reaffirm the United States' strong support for the Peace Implementation Council's decision to continue the High Representative's mandate until the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina fully meet the objectives and conditions endorsed by the Council in February.”
2008-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5894 (2008) · source
“In the weeks and the months ahead, we look forward to UNAMI's continued involvement in promoting national reconciliation, constitutional review, economic reform and capacity-building. We also encourage UNAMI to consider expanding its presence to other areas of Iraq. The MNF-I and UNAMI must work to sustain the momentum achieved by the recent improvements in Iraq's security. The leaders and the people of Iraq must capitalize upon these hard-won gains against insurgents, extremists and criminals by assuming responsibility for achieving the objectives that Iraq has set for itself as an independent and sovereign State. I look forward to an enhanced commitment by all parties to take concrete steps towards assisting the Government of Iraq in achieving these goals.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“On 21 April, the Foreign Ministers of the States Members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and of Egypt, Jordan and the United States of America met in Bahrain and were joined by the Iraqi Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hoshyar Zebari. We welcome the group's decision to make Iraq a regular participant in such meetings. In closing, I would like to thank UNAMI for its work in helping to resolve disputed internal boundaries, dealing with the humanitarian issues facing the Iraqi people, co-chairing the International Compact with Iraq and preparing for provincial elections. The United Nations continues to play an important role in regional dialogue, and UNAMI's contribution to the expanded neighbours support mechanism will help ensure that that process will remain a valuable regional forum.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“The Iraqi dinar remains strong, and the Iraqi central bank has begun to bring down interest rates. At the same time, as mentioned by Mr. Pascoe, there has been some political progress as well. The passage of the Accountability and Justice Law, which provides for de-baathification reform, the Amnesty Law and the Provincial Powers Law, which calls for provincial elections by 1 October 2008, were major steps forward. Much will depend, however, upon their successful implementation. Politically, Iraq's leaders must continue to cooperate with each other and place national interests above parochial ones. Steps have also been taken to integrate Iraq into the international community, and specifically into regional affairs.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“Turning now to economic issues, the ability of the Government of Iraq to spend its resources, to provide essential services and to promote economic development is progressing. The Iraqi Ministries of Defence and Interior are steadily improving their ability to execute their budgets. In 2007 and 2006, both ministries spent more on their forces than the United States provided through the Iraqi Security Forces Fund. We anticipate that Iraq will spend more than $9 billion on security this year and $11 billion next year. 08-3196] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that Iraq's gross domestic product will grow by 7 per cent in real terms this year. Food inflation for 2007 was approximately 12 per cent, compared to more than 32 per cent in 2006.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“These 91,000 volunteers, known as the Sons of Iraq, are fostering bottom-up reconciliation by providing Iraqi and coalition forces with information on insurgents, securing critical local infrastructure and aiding in the discovery of improvised explosive devices and weapons caches. We are working closely with the Iraqi Government to integrate many of these volunteers into vocational training programmes for the Iraqi Security Forces and other Government jobs. The coalition continues to transfer responsibility for security to the Government of Iraq, which currently has primary security responsibility for 9 of the country's 18 provinces. Many of these provinces have transitioned smoothly, and, although challenges have arisen in others, we expect the process to move forward, with Anbar and Qadisiyah provinces transitioning later this year.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“More than 540,000 individuals now serve in the Iraqi Security Forces - an increase of 24,000 since I last reported to the Council, in January. As of 1 February 2008, 123 Iraqi army combat battalions are conducting operations - an increase of 6 battalions since the last quarter. Of these combat battalions, 112 are capable of taking the lead in operations. During recent operations, some Iraqi units were found wanting, but overall the Iraqi Security Forces are quite capable, and their performance is solid. Looking forward, we expect an additional 50,000 Iraqi soldiers and 16 army and special operations battalions to be trained before the end of the year, as well as more than 23,000 police and 8 national police battalions. Local citizens, both Arab Sunni and Arab Shia, are also continuing to aid in the fight against extremists.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“Thirty-three countries currently play an indispensable role in supporting security in Iraq, either by participating in the coalition or by contributing to UNAMI operations. Coalition members other than the United States in Iraq contribute some 10,000 personnel to the coalition and another 450 personnel to support UNAMI. Specific contributions range from that of El Salvador, which has deployed nine contingents since 2003 and has completed more than 300 reconstruction projects, to that of Estonia, which has combat forces conducting counterinsurgency operations. These forces 6 play an essential role in helping the Iraqi people achieve success. The Iraqi Security Forces continue to make progress and to develop increased capability and proficiency.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source