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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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“The United States welcomes the adoption of this resolution to extend through 2008 the authorities for the multinational force - Iraq (MNF-I), the Development Fund for Iraq (DFI) and the International Advisory and Monitoring Board (IAMB). During the past year, there have been significant and positive developments in Iraq. Iraqis should be proud of their efforts, which have resulted in decreased violence, improved essential services and greater engagement with the Middle East region and the world. We are pleased that the Council has chosen today to support the request of the Government of Iraq to sustain that momentum and to extend those mandates.”
2007-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5808 (2007) · source
“We have joined Russia and other members of the P-5 plus one in offering Iran, if it complies with the requirements of the Council, cooperation in the development of a civil nuclear power programme. That includes active international support in building state- of-the-art light water power reactors and reliable access to nuclear fuel. If Iran is in fact serious about using nuclear power to meet its energy needs, the best way for it to proceed is to suspend its proliferation- sensitive nuclear activities and accept the P-5 plus one offer. We await Iran's answer.”
2007-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5807 (2007) · source
“In closing, allow me to say a few words about the recent announcement by the Russian Federation on sending to Iran enriched uranium for use in the nuclear power plant being constructed at Bushehr. Resolution 1737 (2006), while prohibiting States from assisting Iran with sensitive elements of the nuclear fuel cycle, makes an exception for providing Iran with assistance and fuel for light water reactors such as Bushehr. As President Bush has noted, while he supports Russia's decision, Russia's arrangement to supply nuclear fuel for the entire period of Bushehr's operation demonstrates one thing: Iran does not need to pursue uranium enrichment and other sensitive aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle to have access to nuclear power.”
2007-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5807 (2007) · source
“Although very limited progress has been made on the Iran/lAEA workplan, Iran is still failing to cooperate fully and transparently with the lAEA in its investigation. 07-64858 Iran must first suspend its proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities without delay, which would then allow negotiations within the framework of the Permanent Five (P-S) plus one, and, secondly, give lAEA its full cooperation in implementing the workplan. The United States remains deeply troubled by Iran's non-compliance. The P-5 plus one continue their consultations in capitals, and we hope to have a text of a new draft resolution on sanctions before the full Council as soon as possible.”
2007-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5807 (2007) · source
“The United States thanks Mr. Verbeke for his report on the recent activities of the Iran sanctions Committee. He leads the Committee with distinction, and we are grateful for his service. The 90-day report makes clear that Iran is not complying with its Security Council obligations. That is an issue of fundamental importance to the Council, and we must remain seized of the matter until all concerns with Iran's nuclear programme have been addressed. As Mr. ElBaradei, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has stated on three occasions since resolution 1747 (2007) was adopted in March, Iran has failed to comply with its obligations to suspend all proliferation-sensitive nuclear activity.”
2007-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5807 (2007) · source
“Once again, I thank our colleagues for their presentations here today and urge that we not miss the opportunity to take a hard and close look at how we can remove obstacles to make progress on all three fronts: the political, humanitarian and security tracks.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“We also encourage the Secretariat to move swiftly in contracting for additional accommodations for peacekeepers in order to assure that logistical challenges do not further delay the implementation of this important mission. In conclusion, stepping back, we must also bear in mind that progress on Darfur depends on full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Only if we proceed on all fronts can we hope to move towards some comprehensive peace in the foreseeable future. The United States is committed to leading international efforts to spur forward the CPA, which is strongly linked to any successful end to the Darfur conflict.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“We will work bilaterally and in coordination with other Security Council members to urge contributions of these assets. We repeat our call for nations that have air support capability to answer the call of the United Nations. We in the Council must continue to support the efforts of the Secretariat to identify potential contributors and to impress upon them the importance of meeting these demands. Finally, we believe it critical for the United Nations to appoint a United Nations-African Union chief negotiator and a long-term director of the Joint Mediation Support Team to oversee the peace process on a day-to-day basis to assist the Special Envoy.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“The Security Council should not shy away from being tough on those groups that stay outside of the dialogue. We should also demand that the rebels not impede the security track. Like Mr. Guehenno, I find it highly alarming to hear that threats have been levied against the Chinese engineers who have been deployed to Darfur as part of the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). We appreciate China's early contribution to UNAMID and will not tolerate threats against any contributing country. As to what the troop-contributing countries must do, on the security track, we are increasingly concerned by the lack of contributions for helicopters and heavy transport units. Mobility is critical for a force the size of UNAMID in an area as large as Darfur.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“Guehenno today of the counter-offer made by the Government of the Sudan on the status-of-forces draft demanding the right of the Sudanese Government to suspend or interrupt communications or to have prior notification of movement of forces. The Government of Sudan's record so far shows a lack of good faith in supporting the deployment of an effective force into Darfur. We in the Council must be unrelenting the demanding that Sudan commit itself to the peacekeeping mission and take all necessary measures to facilitate its immediate deployment. With respect to what the rebels must do, on the political track, in order for the peace process to succeed, the rebels must engage in the political process, establish a unified position and agree on a negotiating team.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“Furthermore, the Government of Sudan has failed to take the steps necessary to facilitate the peacekeeping force of the United Nations-African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and conclude an acceptable status- of-forces agreement. We have heard today, and in numerous other reports, of obstructing access to land and water, impeding the granting of flight clearances, changing of visa procedures and bureaucratic delays in processing arriving material. Taking together, these facts belie an affirmative commitment to the peacekeeping mission itself and are serving to frustrate and delay it. I was particularly alarmed to hear from Mr.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“Regarding what the Government of the Sudan must do, the Government of the Sudan is key to progress, particularly on the security track. It absolutely must demonstrate, through its statements and its actions, its intent to accept and facilitate an effective peacekeeping mission in Darfur. Based on what we heard today from Mr. Guehenno, it appears that the Government of the Sudan has thus far failed to do so. First, Sudanese officials have, without any basis, delayed agreement on force composition. The proposed force is clearly primarily African in nature, as the Government of the Sudan requested. We in the Council should act in union to urge the Government of Sudan to demonstrate its seriousness by immediately approving the list of troop-contributing countries provided to it by the Secretariat almost two months ago.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank United Nations Special Envoy Jan Eliasson and Mr. Guehenno for their reports. I appreciate the efforts of Mr. Eliasson and African Union Special Envoy Salim Salim, along with all participating parties and supporting States of the Darfur peace talks in Libya. The continuing and urgent situation in Darfur has kept this issue at the top of the Council's agenda for a long time. In order to make progress, the political, humanitarian and security tracks must move forward urgently. These tracks require sustained commitment from all the key players: the Government of Sudan, the rebel groups, the troop-contributing countries, the United Nations and the African Union. There are shortfalls that each must address, to which I will now turn.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“We believe the Security Council should continue to balance engagement with appropriate pressure and calibrate both levels according to progress on the ground.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“It is now time for General Than Shwe and the SPDC to demonstrate that they are equally committed to transition and national reconciliation by releasing Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners and heeding her call to begin a meaningful and time bound dialogue. We also believe that the SPDC should avail itself of the United Nations good offices mission. Through the efforts of the Special Adviser, the international community has offered the ruling generals a constructive means of engagement. In our view, it should be clear that in order to retain the support of the international community, this engagement must gain momentum and show real resolve. A process for process's sake will not be acceptable. The United States will continue to closely monitor events in Burma.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“We greatly appreciate the role undertaken by Special Adviser Gambari, and fully support his efforts to sustain, consolidate and expand the modest progress made so far and the process that is under way now. The Secretary-General is clearly committed to the process, as is Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. We look to the Secretary- General and his team to build the capacity required for the Special Adviser to successfully engage with the parties on a sustained basis. We echo the Secretary-General's statement that all relevant parties must redouble their efforts towards achieving national reconciliation, democracy and full respect for human rights.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“A legitimate transition to democracy will require a process that is shaped by, includes and is supported by all of the people of Burma. We acknowledge and appreciate the role of those countries in the region with influence over Burma, particularly its immediate neighbours and countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and call on them to reinvigorate their efforts to persuade Burma's ruling generals to accelerate steps to begin the inclusive dialogue on the peaceful transition to democracy that Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people seek and that the United Nations is prepared to facilitate. The United States fully supports the good offices mission and believes that this mechanism can facilitate the outcome that we all seek: a peaceful transition to a representative and responsible government in Burma.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“Gambari to Burma, the regime must meet the demands of the Council and cooperate fully with them in order for his engagement to bear fruit. We define full cooperation as unrestricted access to all persons and parties in Burma. General Than Shwe's decision not to meet with Mr. Gambari on this most recent trip, as he has in the past, indicates a troubling lack of commitment on the part of the SPDC to working with the United Nations to promote the process of dialogue and national reconciliation. Another troubling indicator was the fact that the regime, not Mr. Gambari, arranged his meetings and dictated his schedule. Our expectations are clear: the military regime's so-called road map to democracy, which excludes Burma's democratic and ethnic minority groups from meaningful participation, is demonstrably inadequate.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“It is unreasonable to expect that she will be able to engage in a meaningful dialogue with the Burmese generals and all concerned political parties and ethnic groups while she is under house arrest and her movements and consultations are tightly controlled. While the United States is pleased that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was finally permitted to meet with her fellow members of the National League for Democracy on 9 November, we believe that that positive development must be both extended and expanded. Fourthly, the Burmese regime needs to allow Mr. Gambari to control his own itinerary and to meet with any individual group he deems relevant to his efforts. While we welcome the prospect of future and regular visits by Mr.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“Moreover, they should put a stop to the ongoing arrests and detentions of democracy activists. As was mentioned by my colleague from the United Kingdom just this past week, key activists such as Su Su Nway and U Gambira and members of the All-Burma Monks Alliance were arrested. Thirdly, it is critical that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi be free to consult broadly so that she can engage in meaningful dialogue with the SPDC. In her statement, she announced that it is her duty to consider "the interests and opinions of as broad a range of political organizations and forces as possible", including Burma's ethnic minorities.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“We believe, however, that the United Nations role could facilitate dialogue and would ensure that any dialogue is credible. That is why the Security Council and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi herself have welcomed the good-offices role of the United Nations. Whatever form the dialogue may take, inclusive talks are long overdue and have been called for repeatedly by Burma's neighbours, by the broader international community and, most recently, by this Council. Secondly, there should be a stop to the ongoing arrests and detentions and an immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners and detainees, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. If General Than Shwe and other members of the SPDC are committed to cooperation with the United Nations, as they have stated, then they should release all political prisoners and detainees.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“First, the regime should fulfil its obligation to this body and begin a substantive national dialogue as early as possible, with no preconditions. In a 12 November statement, the Secretary-General stated that a process has been launched that will hopefully lead to a meaningful and substantive dialogue with concrete outcomes within an agreed time frame. Although the regime has permitted a Government liaison to meet with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, to date that process is merely - in her words - preliminary consultations and does not yet constitute a dialogue. In addition, the SPDC announced through the State media on 6 November that tripartite talks involving the SPDC, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Mr. Gambari would be premature.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“We fully support her willingness to engage in what she described as "a meaningful and time-bound dialogue with the SPDC (State Peace and Development Council)" and underscore her expectation that such a dialogue should begin as early as possible. We are heartened by that message, and by the decision of the military regime to permit Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to communicate her views to the Special Envoy. But those steps, however welcome, are not enough and do not yet constitute a fundamental shift. We believe that the Security Council, like Burma's neighbours and the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), must sustain its engagement and make clear the regime's outstanding obligations with respect to progress in the areas of concern to the international community.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“The United States deeply appreciates the efforts of Special Envoy Gambari and his team and welcomes his report to the Security Council. We have carefully tracked Mr. Gambari's efforts since we last met to fulfil the objectives unanimously laid down by this Council in our presidential statement of 11 October (S/PRST/ 2007/37), principally our call upon the Burmese regime "to create the necessary conditions for a genuine dialogue with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all concerned parties and ethnic groups in order to achieve an inclusive national reconciliation with the direct support of the United Nations". In that regard, the United States particularly welcomes the statement by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi that was released by Mr. Gambari on 8 November.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“Cooperation with regional organizations can and will take many forms. The Security Council must work with regional and subregional organizations to enhance their capacity and ability to deal with the various challenges they face. As noted in the draft presidential statement, the Council should also consider how to further strengthen interaction and cooperation with these organizations in accordance with the United Nations Charter, taking into account the proposals of the Secretary-General. That cooperation will be essential to enabling early responses to disputes and emerging crises and to fulfilling this body's responsibility to maintain international peace and security.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“The Unites States continue to strongly support OSCE activities and believes its standards and commitment offer positive examples for consideration by other regional organizations. We would also like to pay tribute to the contributions of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the League of Arab States, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and other regional organizations to the maintenance of international peace and security. In conclusion, we recognize that regional organizations will play an increasing role in the way we solve peace and security issues. We also recognize that, just as there are differences in ways that various regional organizations help to maintain international peace and security, the Security Council must be flexible in its approach to working with them, based on the unique facts of each case.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“In Haiti, for example, the OAS mission has played a central role in helping to maintain stability following the resignation of President Aristide, and its technical experts provided crucial support in facilitating the elections and the re-establishment of a democratic government that followed. Furthermore, the ongoing efforts of the OAS will result in the establishment of a permanent electoral registry for the first time in Haiti's history. Fifth, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has helped to build democratic institutions and promote human rights and non-violent conflict resolution. OSCE election monitoring represents the gold standard for international observation missions.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“On 25 September the Security Council approved the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT), a multidimensional presence consisting mostly of United Nations civilian police and EU peacekeeping troops. MINURCAT'S objective is to protect the refugees and internally displaced persons in the area. Its ultimate goal is to create security conditions conducive to a voluntary, secure and sustainable return of refugees and displaced persons. We commend the involvement of the EU in this effort. Fourthly, the Organization of American States (OAS) has played an indispensable role in facilitating peace processes and promoting stability in the Western Hemisphere.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“The United States commends the continuing commitment and contribution of the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) amidst the casualties it has suffered in the face of the violent attacks in Darfur. We also applaud the important and continued role that the AU is playing with its participation in the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). The role of the AU is critical for the successful transition of AMIS to UNAMID. We look forward to close cooperation with the AU, and we view its role in UNAMID and in garnering political support for its deployment and operations as an excellent example of the importance of regional organizations in mitigating conflict in Africa. Thirdly, the European Union (EU) is also contributing to peace and stability in Africa.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“ASEAN is working to stand by itself as an organization, which we applaud. As it moves ahead, one of its main challenges will be dealing with the problems and the threat to regional security posed by one of its members. ASEAN'S bold statement on 27 September on the brutal crackdown on 3 peaceful protestors and Buddhist monks in Burma demonstrated to the military regime the organization's deep concern over its abuses of the political, economic and human rights of the Burmese people. ASEAN made clear that these gross violations do indeed affect the stability of the region. Secondly, I would like to address the important role of subregional organizations in mitigating conflict in Africa. The African Union (AU) is playing a critical role in Darfur.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“The United States supports voluntary contributions to fund the work of the regional organizations. The Security Council has asked the Secretary- General for a report on how the United Nations can better support arrangements for further cooperation and coordination with regional organizations. We look forward to the Secretary-General's report. Today, I would like to highlight some of the important contributions of regional organizations. First, I would like to focus on the important role that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plays in promoting peace and security in South-East Asia and beyond. For 40 years, ASEAN has helped to create an environment in South-East Asia that has encouraged dialogue and progress and enabled the countries of the region to resolve differences and problems peacefully and positively.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“While the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security remains with the Security Council, regional and subregional organizations play an important role in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts. This role is clearly spelled out in Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, and its importance has been emphasized in various Council resolutions and presidential statements. Regional and subregional organizations often have first-hand understanding of the underlying causes of local conflicts. They understand the local norms and cultures and, in many cases, have enormous influence over the parties in dispute. It is in the Security Council's interest, and that of the United Nations in general, to work with these organizations to prevent conflicts and to resolve them once they occur.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Mr. Minister, I would like to thank you for convening this meeting on the very important and timely issue of the role of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. I 07-58364 welcome the Secretary-General's presence and his comments. We share the goal set forth for this meeting and the Indonesian concept paper, namely, to discuss the existing and potential capacities of these organizations in the field of peace and security and to identify and develop modalities by which to enhance cooperation between these organizations and the United Nations, including the Security Council.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“On 26 August, Iraq's five most prominent leaders from three major communities expressed gratitude for the sacrifices these forces have made for Iraq and agreed on the need for the continued presence of the Multinational Force in Iraq. To that end, Iraqis stressed the importance of renewing the mandate of resolution 1723 (2006) for another year. We expect to put forth a draft resolution in that regard before the end of the year”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“Four provinces have already been handed over to provincial Iraqi control. We anticipate that several more will be transferred to Iraqi control in the coming months. The security situation in Iraq is being transformed. Some of the players are changing sides. Despite ongoing violence, we see a qualitative shift against extremism as an improvement. Iraqis are taking on more responsibility for protecting themselves. But, in the coming months, we must redouble our efforts to improve security within Iraq and prevent human suffering, while preserving regional security and stability. The leadership of Iraq also has a responsibility to take concrete steps to pursue reconciliation, so that the political track can catch up with the improvements in security.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“Accordingly, our forces have established dozens of joint security stations and patrol bases, manned by MNF-I and Iraqi forces, in Baghdad and other areas across Iraq. In mid-June, when all the surge brigades were in place, MNF-I launched a series of offensive operations focused on expanding the gains achieved in the preceding months in Al Anbar province - clearing Baquba and several key Baghdad neighbourhoods and important areas in the so-called belt around Baghdad and pursuing Al-Qaida in the Diyala River Valley and other areas. Meanwhile, MNF-I engaged in dialogue with former insurgent groups and tribes, in conjunction with Iraqi officials, to broker local ceasefires and gain their support in rooting out Al-Qaida in their communities. We also continue to emphasize the development of Iraqi security forces.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“Iraqi security forces continue to grow and to shoulder more of the load, albeit slowly and amid continuing concerns about the sectarian tendencies of some elements in their ranks, inadequate logistics and supporting institutions and an insufficient number of qualified commissioned and non-commissioned officers. There are now 152 Iraqi army, national police and special operations forces battalions operating alongside MNF-I - about two thirds of which are capable of leading operations, albeit with some MNF-I support. The Iraqi Defence and Interior Ministries are employing 445,000 people, a number that could reach 519,000 by the end of the year. MNF-I has employed counterinsurgency practices that underscore the importance of units living among the people they are securing.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“Population security measures have made it more difficult for terrorists to conduct attacks. The overall number of security incidents in Iraq continues to decline, because we have dealt significant blows to Al-Qaida in Iraq, and we have disrupted Shia militia extremists. The overall number of civilian deaths has also declined in 2007, although the numbers are still at unacceptable levels. The number of arms caches found and cleared in 2007 increased by approximately 20 per cent over the previous year. From June to September, attacks with improvised explosive devices decreased by about 20 per cent, as compared to the previous year.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“Syria is also playing a destabilizing role in Iraq. Although Syria hosted a meeting of the neighbours" border security working group, it continues to provide safe haven for elements of the former regime, who now serve as key financiers and leaders of the insurgency. While Syria has arrested some foreign terrorists bound for Iraq, it remains the principal transit hub for Iraq- bound terrorists. To make credible claims to support the Iraqi people, Syria should do more - such as implement a screening process to make it more difficult for foreign extremists to enter and transit to Iraq. On the security front, the 2007 surge has given besieged communities the confidence to work with MNF-I to defeat Al-Qaida and violent extremists. The military objectives are, in large measure, being met.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“The United Nations has reported progress in 75 per cent of the 400 areas Iraq has identified for action. We are also looking forward to the next meeting of the expanded neighbours' group, which will convene in Istanbul in less than two weeks. Staffan de Mistura, the Secretary- General's Special Representative for Iraq, will be in attendance. We look forward to hearing his ideas on how the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq can support the neighbours' group in its constructive engagement with Iraq. Unfortunately, some of Iraq's neighbours appear to believe that they can benefit from instability in Iraq. While claiming to support Iraq, Iran has provided lethal aid to both radical Shia and Sunni militants inside Iraq, who attack Iraqi officials, innocent civilians and Coalition forces.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“Infrastructure is being repaired, and markets are reviving. The Iraqi Government has reported growth of at least 6 per cent, with inflation slowing. The budget execution rate in the provinces is at least twice that of last year. In addition, the Government's 2007 budget allocates $10 billion to capital investment. Further improvement, especially in the countryside, could bring down transport costs for agricultural and manufactured goods. One sign of confidence in the future of Iraq's economy was the recent issuance of three licenses for mobile telephones, valued at a record $3.75 billion. International and regional engagement are also improving. In addition, with the adoption of resolution 1770 (2007) in August, we are seeing the International Compact with Iraq moving forward.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“Recent attacks by extremist elements of Jaish al-Mahdi on worshipers in Karbala provoked a backlash and triggered calls for Jaish al-Mahdi to cease attacks against Iraqi and MNF-I forces. A key challenge for Iraqis now is to link those positive developments in the provinces to the central Government in Baghdad. The growing ability of the provinces to design and execute budgets, and the readiness of the Central Government to provide resources for them, represent some of the nuts and bolts of good governance and are success stories. The support of the central Government is also needed to maintain hard-won security in areas like Al Anbar, by supporting increases in locally generated police. The Iraqi Government has placed some 21,000 Anbaris on police rolls. Improved security also creates the conditions for progress in the national economy.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“Last year, recognizing that MNF-I could help them to eject Al-Qaida, tribes in Al Anbar began to fight with us against extremists. As a result, the landscape of Al Anbar is dramatically different. The security progress has been extraordinary. Seven months ago violence was still rampant. Residents of Al Anbar lived in fear of Al-Qaida, and MNF-I troops were under daily attack. Now the situation is largely stable and quiet, permitting reconstruction to take place. Similar scenes are unfolding in parts of Diyala and Ninawa. More and more Iraqis are mobilizing, with the help of MNF-I and Iraqi security forces, to evict Al-Qaida and extremist forces from their communities. Shia extremists are also facing rejection.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“The United States shares with the people of Iraq the goal of achieving a secure, stable and democratic Iraq at peace with itself and its neighbours. To reach that goal, Iraq must overcome profound political, economic and security challenges. Progress in those areas is inherently linked. For example, when the Multinational Force in Iraq (MNF-I) and Iraqi security forces made security gains in the provinces of Al Anbar and Diyala, we enabled the provincial councils to hold regular meetings, which in turn led to progress in restoring services, developing the economy and executing provincial budgets. As a result, by September the provincial government of Al Anbar had committed 80 per cent of its 2006 capital budget and 49 per cent of its 2007 budget.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“It is my pleasure to report today on behalf of the Multinational Forces in Iraq (MNF-I), as requested by Security Council resolutions 1546 (2004), 1637 (2005) and 1723 (2006). I was pleased to hear the report on the work of United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), especially in the light of the adoption of Security Council resolution 1770 (2007) and the appointment of Mr. Staffan de Mistura as Special Representative of the Secretary-General. We appreciated the efforts of former Special Representative Qazi, and are ready to work closely with Mr. De Mistura on how we can best support UNAMI's efforts under its expanded mandate. We look forward to the work of UNAMI in its expanded role, especially in assisting the Government of Iraq to implement its programme of national reconciliation, regional engagement and humanitarian relief.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“Like the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, the United States also believes that the Council must speak out in a presidential statement to support the Secretary- General's efforts to establish a genuine political dialogue between the regime and all parties, to condemn the deplorable repression of peaceful demonstrators and to call on the Burmese regime to release detainees and political prisoners, so that they can participate in a dialogue leading to national reconciliation. The eyes of the world are focused on Burma. The people of that nation are going through a difficult time. Like people everywhere, they deserve to live in peace, prosperity and freedom. The United Nations should stand with them and assist in bringing about a political transition from dictatorship and repression to reconciliation and democracy.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“If the Burmese regime does not respond constructively to the demands of the international community in a timely manner, the United States is prepared to introduce a draft resolution in the Security Council imposing sanctions. We must all be prepared to consider measures, such as arms embargos, to incentivize the regime to cooperate with Mr. Gambari. In conclusion, it is time for the Council to do more than simply listen to a briefing.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“It is therefore vital to maintain the momentum begun by his recent visit in order to obtain concrete results from his good offices mission. We urge Mr. Gambari to return to the region as soon as possible to continue his intensive diplomatic efforts, and we call on all Governments with influence with the regime to support his return and his mission. We expect that upon his return he will receive full cooperation. Burma's neighbours have a special role and responsibility. We also urge ASEAN and its member States to build on their efforts to increase pressure on the Burmese regime. What if the Burmese Government does not take appropriate steps?”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“The United States has done its part to back up its words with actions that will serve to ratchet up pressure on the regime. Last week, the Department of the Treasury blocked the assets of 14 senior regime officials, and the Department of State identified senior regime officials and their immediate family members - over 200 individuals - as subject to a ban on entry into the United States. We are now exploring follow-up measures targeting the regime and those who provide financial support to it. The Security Council must not remain silent just because the people of Burma have been silenced by the violent repression carried out by the regime. We have an opportunity to be their voice, and we must. At the moment, Special Adviser Gambari is the link between the international community and the regime.”
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“Secondly, it must immediately release citizens detained for the participation in the recent demonstrations. This will be a critical step in de-escalating the current situation. Thirdly, it must release all political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi. This overdue step is essential in order to begin a genuine and inclusive dialogue with all actors of Burmese society, so as to begin the transition to a civilian representative government. And fourthly, it must restore public communication links, such as telephone lines and Internet connections, within Burma and between Burma and the rest of the world. What can the world do to incentivize the Burmese regime to take these necessary measures? This is an issue for the entire international community.”
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