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Khazaee

lines on the record: 366
first: 2007-10-15
most recent: 2014-02-19
sittings or episodes: 34
sources: un-security-council

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“Summit expressed its deep concern about the situation and welcomed resolution 2039 (2012). NAM. affirmed its support for the efforts made by the States of the region and subregional organizations to hold a summit with the participation of all States of the region of the Gulf of Guinea in order to consider a comprehensive response to this threat in the region, and also supported the request made to the Secretary-General to support convening this summit. The Movement remains resolved to continue assisting the efforts of the international community in its quest to mobilize international efforts to tackle the menace of piracy, including through capacity-building of the States in the region.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Summit welcomed the outcomes of the high-level public-private counter-piracy Conference convened under the title "Global Challenge, Regional Responses: Forging a Common Approach to Maritime Piracy", held on 18 and 19 April 2011, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with the aim of bringing together concerned parties from Governments, the private sector and non-governmental organizations in partnership so as to combat maritime piracy. It also welcomed the outcomes of the pledging conference, co-chaired by the United Nations and the United Arab Emirates and held on 19 April 2011, in support of the Trust Fund to Support Initiatives of States Countering Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, established by the United Nations Secretary-General. With regard to acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, the NAM.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“They further welcomed the establishment of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, which held its first meeting in New York on 14 January 2009, and urged the Contact Group on Piracy to continue strengthening its work, with the participation of all interested States, in the context of countering piracy and armed robbery in the sea off the coastal region of Somalia. The NAM. Summit meeting also emphasized the need to focus attention on the illicit financial flows associated with piracy, with a view to disrupting the financing and planning of piracy attacks. The NAM.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Heads of State or Government welcomed the adoption of resolution 1816 (2008) and stressed that the resolution should be implemented in a manner fully consistent with international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. They also welcomed the serious efforts made by NAM. countries, and other countries that have deployed their naval vessels in the territorial waters of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden, to assist in countering acts of piracy and armed robbery.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“At the Sixteenth Summit Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, held in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, from 26 to 31 August 2012, the Heads of State or Government of the Non-Aligned Movement expressed their concern at the continuing acts of piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden, and condemned those acts, which hamper the delivery of humanitarian aid and pose a threat to commercial maritime and international navigation in the region. In that context, they commended the efforts of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia and the international community to fight piracy, while reiterating the need to address the underlying causes of piracy on the mainland. Furthermore, the NAM.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Several of the major maritime trade routes of the world, in particular the Gulf of Aden and the Gulf of Guinea, continue to be affected by piracy, hampering international trade and commerce. In the past couple of years, the plight of seafarers taken hostage and held in captivity by pirates has also become a matter of serious concern for the international community.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I have the honour to address the Security Council today, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, about the threats to international peace and security by acts of maritime piracy. At the outset, I would like to thank India, President for the month of November, for proposing that the issue of piracy be on the Security Council programme of work this month and for arranging to convene today's open debate. The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) notes with appreciation the efforts of the Council in mitigating the threats emanating from maritime piracy. At the same time, NAM. remains concerned about the frequency of pirates' attacks, which threaten safety and security at sea. Despite international efforts in recent years to curtail the threat, maritime piracy has remained a major problem, with economic, commercial, humanitarian and security dimensions.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We believe that the countries in the region should cooperate with one another to make the restoration of peace and national dialogue and reconciliation possible. If we want to bring peace and stability back to Syria and to the region, there is no alternative but to work together. I am therefore not going to respond to some allegations made here by some friendly countries in the region.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Islamic Republic of Iran is of the view that the way out of the present crisis in Syria lies in strengthening a comprehensive, peaceful political process under regional and international supervisory arrangements aimed at establishing, first and foremost, a cessation of hostilities and the holding of a national dialogue between the opposition and the Syrian Government for a peaceful political process and an end to the violence as soon as possible. This view was reiterated in the talks with Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, the Joint Special Representative visiting Iran, in the course of his meeting held yesterday with our high-ranking officials. We assured him of our full support for his initiatives.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“There are now more threats than ever in the region from terrorism, extremism, the militarization of the region and the nuclear weapons of the Zionist regime. Under such circumstances, any militarization of the region, miscalculation or wrong decision would only foment extremism, terrorism and sectarian clashes. This is particularly true with regard to the situation in Syria. Iran believes that any foreign military involvement in or against Syria would only exacerbate the crisis and extend insecurity to other countries in the region.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Concerning the occupied Syrian Golan, the Movement reaffirms that all measures and actions taken or to be taken by Israel, the occupying Power, to alter the legal, physical or demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan, as well as Israeli measures to impose its own jurisdiction and administration there, are null, void and have no legal effect. The Non-Aligned Movement demands that Israel abide by resolution 497 (1981) and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the borders of4 June 1967, in implementation of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). I would like to take a few minutes to speak in my national capacity. I wish to refer to the current political and security situation in the Middle East, which is becoming more and more delicate and risky.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Israel's blatant impunity and disregard for the law cannot be tolerated. The Movement also takes this opportunity to express its support for Palestinian reconciliation efforts, which continue to be sponsored by Egypt, and hopes that Palestinian unity will soon be restored in the interest of the legitimate national aspirations of the Palestinian people. Turning to Lebanon, the Movement condemns Israel's ongoing Violations of Lebanon's sovereignty and calls on all parties concerned to fully implement resolution 1701 (2006) in order to end the current fragility of the situation and avoid the resurgence of hostilities.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Movement stresses that those actions must be ended, as they undermine the resumption of credible negotiations and obstruct the achievement of a just, lasting, comprehensive and peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This demands the attention of the international community, particularly the Security Council, which is duty-bound to act to maintain international peace and security and ensure respect for international law. The Non-Aligned Movement reiterates its call for the Security Council to act and demands that Israel, the occupying Power, immediately cease all such violations of international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law, and fully abide by its legal obligations, including those under the Fourth Geneva Convention.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Movement also remains concerned about the critical humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. We call once again for the full and immediate lifting of the illegal Israeli blockade, which has now entered its sixth year, in violation of resolution 1860 (2009), other relevant United Nations resolutions and international humanitarian law, which prohibits the collective punishment of civilian populations under occupation. Israel must promptly and unconditionally open all its crossing points with Gaza and end its continued obstruction of the freedom of movement of persons and of the reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Equally, the Movement remains concerned about the new round of deadly violence, terror and ongoing missile air strikes and artillery bombardment by Israel, the occupying Power, against the Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip, including the deadly attacks carried out on 7 October. The Movement strongly condemns such attacks, which are a grave breach of international law, including international humanitarian law and the relevant provisions regarding the protection of civilians in armed conflict and the prohibition of reprisals and collective punishment against civilian populations under occupation. The intensification ofIsrael's aggression against the Gaza Strip threatens to further destabilize the situation on the ground and to ignite yet another round of deadly violence.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement expresses grave concern regarding the deteriorating situation and deplorable conditions of the thousands of Palestinian prisoners and detainees unlawfully held in Israeli jails and detention centres, including at least 300 children as well as women and elected officials, and calls for their immediate release. In the light of the very difficult conditions on the ground, the Non-Aligned Movement calls once again for specific measures to address in particular the grave impact ofIsrael's settlement policies on the Palestinian people and their land, including the violent actions by Israeli settlers against Palestinian property and Palestinian civilians, including women and children, as well as provocations, incitement, attacks against holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem and the vandalizing of mosques and churches.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Movement expresses its grave concern over continued illegal Israeli colonial settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in and around East Jerusalem, and the construction of the apartheid annexation wall in violation of international law, relevant United Nations resolutions and the International Court of Justice advisory opinion of 9 July 2004, and calls upon the international community, including the Security Council, to compel Israel to cease these illegal actions and measures.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Movement remains concerned about the ongoing and intensifying acts of violence, terrorism and racist hate crimes, the demolition of houses, the revocation of residency, the attacks on towns and villages across the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, the excavations under Al-Aqsa Mosque and the storming of the Mosque compound, the firing of stun grenades at Palestinian worshipers, the latest instance of which took place on Friday, 5 October and caused many injuries among Palestinian worshipers, as well as the uprooting of olive and other trees by illegal Israeli settlers.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Movement regrets that all efforts exerted to date by international and regional parties, including by the Quartet, have been unable to achieve any progress, owing to the deliberate obstruction by Israel, the occupying Power, its refusal to respect the parameters of the peace process and its insistence on continuing to change the facts on the ground, in total contradiction of the two-State solution, the Charter of the United Nations and international law.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Movement remains resolute to continue assisting the Palestinian people in their legitimate quest for dignity, justice and their inalienable right to self- determination in their independent State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The issue is long overdue and its continued postponement will only put that goal further out of reach. The Movement fully supports the application submitted by Palestine, on 23 September 2011, for membership in the United Nations and considers it to be consistent with the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and independence.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I have the honour to address the Security Council today on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine. At the outset, I would like to express the Movement's appreciation to Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, for his briefing to the Council today. The Non-Aligned Movement remains firm in its conviction of the urgent need for the international community to act resolutely and collectively to fulfil its longstanding commitment to, and responsibility for, the realization of a just solution to the question of Palestine in all its aspects, on the basis of international law and the terms of reference of the peace process, including the resolutions of the Council.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Unless United Nations organs, including the Security Council, take meaningful steps to deal with such criminal policies and practices, hope for peace and stability in the Middle East will remain a dream to come true.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Such a terrorist operation could only be planned and carried out by the same regime whose short history is full of State terrorism operations and assassinations aimed at implicating others for narrow political gains. I could provide the Council many examples showing that that regime has killed its own citizens and innocent Jewish people during the past couple of decades. As is well known, Iran is a victim of such operations by the Israeli regime, and the assassinations of Iran's nuclear scientists are fresh cases in our mind. On the nuclear issue I should say that the Israeli regime's clandestine development and unlawful possession of hundreds of nuclear warheads and a nuclear weapons arsenal is the unique threat to the region, as well as being a threat to international peace and security.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Finally, I hate to respond over and over again to the accusations by the representative of the Israeli regime, but I have to. Today the representative of the Zionist criminal regime levelled baseless allegations against my country on the issue of the recent terrorist attack in Bulgaria, as well as impugning the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear activities. It is amazing that, only a few minutes after the terrorist attack, Israeli officials announced that Iran was responsible. While condemning any terrorist attack in whatever form or manifestation, with regard to the terrorist attack in Bulgaria I should make it clear that we have never engaged in and will not engage in such despicable acts.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Kofi Annan visited Iran for the second time and met Iranian senior officials. Our officials assured the Joint Special Envoy of Iran's support for his mission and expressed Iran's deep concern over the regional consequences of any violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We reiterated our readiness to host talks between the Syrian Government and opposition parties. There are numerous efforts by certain States to further complicate the situation in Syria by providing financial assistance and arms to armed groups. Sabotage, terror and violence against innocent people must be brought to an end. The countries of the region should cooperate with one another to resolve the Syrian crisis so that the final result would be to the benefit of the Syrian people, the region and the international community.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In that connection, the Islamic Republic of Iran supports the action taken by the Non-Aligned Movement to request Switzerland, in its capacity as depositary of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, to reconvene, at the earliest opportunity, a conference of the high contracting parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention, for the purpose of upholding the obligations and responsibilities incumbent upon the high contracting parties in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. Regarding the situation in Syria, it is clear that violence continues on various fronts. We believe that the current crisis should only be resolved through national dialogue and reconciliation and in a peaceful manner. About two weeks, ago Mr.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The desecration of Muslim holy places and the expansion of illegal settlements continue on an unprecedented scale. The Israeli occupying forces have continued to carry out missile air attacks and artillery bombardments of civilian areas in the Gaza Strip, in grave violation of international law, including the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War. The occupying Power continues to deliberately target and kill Palestinian civilians, continuing its policy of extrajudicial executions. Moreover, no place in Gaza is safe from Israel's relentless aggression, with even playgrounds now becoming targets for Israeli warplanes.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We should see a trend in democratization, development, economic relations and the energy market. At the same time, we should be concerned about extremism, terrorism and ethnic vendettas. What is needed are revised approaches to the developments in the Middle East. The West must revise its approach vis-a-vis the Middle East. There seems to be only one path ahead of us that could bring peace, stability and prosperity. That is the path of cooperation rather than confrontation and genuinely responding to the desires of the people rather than forcing them to accept what seems to be an artificial and superficial solution. On the issue of Palestine, the Security Council and the world community must spare no effort to prevent the escalation of tension and confrontation in the occupied lands of Palestine.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In this situation, any miscalculation, poor decision-making or fueling of the fire will affect the whole region and harm many people, as well as all stakeholders. For that reason, one cannot overstate the risks of overemphasizing one situation and closing one's eyes to another, similar situation. That is too risky when, in a given situation, there is a deliberate attempt to change the realities on the ground through force, armed conflict and creating a fait accompli. It is clear that there has been an inexorable radicalization of approaches that could lead to an ever-growing spiral of violence. For the Middle East, there are still many pieces of the puzzle to be put together in order to gain a clear and comprehensive picture of it, and many themes should be considered in the broader context.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source
“As we come together in today's open debate, my delegation once again would like to express its conviction regarding the need and importance of continuing to support all actions that could lead to the establishment ofjustice, peace and stability and an end to violence in the Middle East. The Middle East region is witnessing a widespread transformational thunderstorm that struck across the region. The region is currently witnessing drastic changes and people are aspiring to democracy and opposing dictators, supported by some Powers in the West. At the same time, the situation in the Middle East is growing ever more complex. There are more and more threats of terrorism, extremism and foreign intervention, which are all impediments to the growth, development and stability of the region.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In order for our fight against narcotic drugs to be effective, there is a need to review regional and international policies and programmes in order to overcome shortfalls and effectively counter them in dealing with such a global problem as narcotics. The Islamic Republic of Iran once more emphasizes its strong determination to combat this significant global problem and expresses its readiness to cooperate with others to decisively resolve such problems of global concern. Regarding regional cooperation and the Tokyo conference, both of which we fully support, my full statement will be circulated among my colleagues.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“We have also reinforced and re-managed the fortifications, facilities and intelligence control systems in transit and border checkpoints in order to prevent the entry of trafficking caravans into the country, and annihilate them in case of infiltration. More than 400 kilometres of embankments along the borders, 800 kilometres of deep canals, 90 kilometres of concrete walls, 20 kilometres of barriers and 140 kilometres of barbed wire fencing are just some of the control and security measures taken by the Islamic Republic of Iran along its eastern borders. That area was visited by Mr. Fedotov during his trip to Iran in July 2011.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“In his statement today, Mr. Fedotov noted that Afghanistan produces 90 per cent of the world's opiates. The narcotic drugs originating from Afghanistan affect not only neighboring countries but also other countries far away from the region. This menace has hindered the advancement of the affected countries towards development and has put at risk their social cohesion. At the national level, the Islamic Republic of Iran has taken sweeping measures to counter drug trafficking. On the basis of that approach, the Islamic Republic of Iran has mobilized 30,000 military troops and law enforcement personnel along the joint borders with Afghanistan and Pakistan.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“that presence has provided a major security concern over the past decade for neighbouring countries and the region as a whole. In analysing the situation on the ground, we believe that the long-term international engagement in Afghanistan should not lead to a long-term presence or permanent foreign military bases or a military and security presence in Afghanistan. The longer foreign forces are present, the longer disability will endure. Of course, the Afghan authorities have assured their neighbours that such a long- term presence will not be a security concern for its neighbours. Nevertheless, in our case, at least, we have experienced incidents such as the drone transgression into our airspace, and, obviously, security considerations are a matter that cannot compromised on. Another area of ongoing concern is drug production and traffic.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“Since I am the last speaker and, as it is lunchtime, I will shorten my statement; the full statement will be circulated. Let me start by expressing our gratitude to Under-Secretary-General Ladsous, as well as Mr. Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), for their briefings today. Afghanistan still faces some important challenges that could derail the country's stabilization and development, and harm regional and international security. Terrorism, violence, extremism and narcotic-drug production and trafficking are among the major threats that Afghanistan faces. But one important issue for the region and in the area of the relationship between Afghanistan and its neighbours is the presence of foreign forces in the country.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“That regime, with a history of criminal behaviour, referred to arms smuggling from Iran while, with its brutal, killing apparatus, that regime has embarked on many criminal acts, including State terrorism. A vivid example of that is the assassination of Iran's nuclear scientists. The Israeli regime's baseless allegations against the peaceful nature of our nuclear activities is another attempt to divert the attention of world public opinion from its clandestine development and unlawful possession of hundreds of nuclear warheads, nuclear weapons arsenal and other weapons of mass destruction, which threaten the region as a whole and act against international peace and security. I therefore do not deem it necessary to respond to those absurd allegations.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Before I conclude, let me emphasize the need for a review of the relevant regional and international policies and programmes in order to overcome shortfalls and effectively counter such global problems as illicit cross-border trafficking and movement. The Islamic Republic of Iran emphasizes once more its strong determination to combat those global problems and expresses its readiness to cooperate with other partners to resolve decisively such problems. Finally, with regard to the baseless allegations made this morning against my country, in particular by the representative of the Israeli regime, I would like to mention that the representative of the Israeli regime, in line with the regime's warmongering and propaganda campaign against my country, has once again used this body to level baseless allegations against Iran.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Based on existing regulations, the illicit manufacturing, possession, storage or trade of any small arms is considered an offence and all individuals involved in such activities shall be arrested and punished accordingly. Trafficking in persons, especially women and children, is one of the most serious manifestations of transnational organized crime. It is an affront to human 12-31963 dignity and a modern form of slavery. Active cooperation at the global level should be developed in order to efficiently target the demand side of the problem. The Islamic Republic of Iran, as a transit country, has also taken serious steps in implementing several projects on enhancing border control in order to better fight transitional organized crime, including human trafficking.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Given the fact that the menace serves to create a breeding ground for terrorism, Iran's efforts in that regard have undoubtedly also made a fundamental contribution to the global fight against terrorism. On the issue of small arms and light weapons, we believe that States bear the primary responsibility for preventing and combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all of its aspects, including identifying and solving the problems associated with that trade. Taking that into account, we have developed and established a comprehensive set of laws, regulations, guidelines and directives in the Islamic Republic of Iran that enable relevant national authorities and agencies to prevent and combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and its associated problems.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“On the issue of controlling narcotic drugs, over the years the Islamic Republic of Iran has maintained many tens of thousands of military and disciplinary forces mobilized along its long border areas and has allocated billions of dollars to the fight against narcotic drugs. Iran has also strived to reinforce and reorganize the fortifications, facilities and intelligence control systems of its transit and border checkpoints in order to prevent the entry of trafficking caravans into the country. All of those measures have resulted in the confiscation of massive volumes of various types of narcotics that have set records among opium and heroin seizures worldwide. We have shouldered a great burden, largely to deal with that threat.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In those decisions the Council recognized the need for the international community to come up with an integrated and balanced approach for addressing those problems based on the principle of responsibility. The Islamic Republic of Iran, because of its location in a region of tension and conflict that is also considered a meeting point for illegal activities such as illicit trading in small arms, organized crime, terrorism and drug trafficking, has incurred much damage resulting from such activities. However, Iran has spared no effort to combat such illegal activities, including preventing and combating the illicit trade in small arms and human trafficking and has made significant progress in that regard.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The pervasive nature of transnational crime, including drug trafficking, terrorism, human trafficking, the illicit trade in arms and other forms of transnational crime, has made it an international problem that can be curbed only through collective and concerted efforts based on the principle of shared responsibility. In most of the Council's deliberations on border- related issues, as manifested in a number of resolutions and presidential statements adopted over the past couple of years, there are references to the issue of drug trafficking that have focused specifically on the connection between drug production and security and terrorism and organized crime.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“At the outset, I would like to associate the views of my delegation with the contents of the letter (8/2012/257) sent yesterday by the Chairman of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries relating to the agenda item for today's debate. In that regard, I wish to reiterate that we believe that the Security Council must stay within its mandate as articulated in Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations and not delve into discussions that fall primarily within the functions and competencies of the General Assembly and other relevant organs of the United Nations. The item before us today, and its related issues, is one of the most daunting challenges facing the international community today. Lax border controls pose major risks to the security and socio-economic state of all of our nations.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We believe that constructive negotiation between Iran and the United Arab Emirates will lead to the further expansion of relations in various fields and that it will help to remove any misunderstanding on that issue.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Moreover, the President's recent visit, and all other measures taken by the Iranian authorities in those Iranian islands, was based fully on Iran's sovereign rights and on the principle of its territorial integrity as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the provisions of international law. We underline here the importance of the brotherly and good neighbourly relations that exist between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the neighbouring countries in the Persian Gulf. The countries of the region share a common interest in security and long-term stability. Our continued commitment to brotherly relations with our neighbours and regional partners in the areas of security and economic development has a regional perspective as well.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Regrettably, the inaction of the relevant United Nations organs in dealing with such Israeli policies and practices has emboldened that dangerous regime. The question remains how to establish peace and stability in the Middle East when the massive Israeli arsenal continues to pose a threat in the region and beyond. Finally, the representative of Saudi Arabia made reference to the visit to Abu Musa of His Excellency President Ahmadinejad of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In that regard, I should say that the Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb are an integral and eternal part of Iranian territory. We categorically reject any claim to the contrary.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“With regard to the baseless allegation levelled by the representative of Israel against the peaceful nature of our nuclear activities, it is not my intention to delve into a detailed response to such allegations. However, suffice it for me to say that the Israeli regime's clandestine development and unlawful possession of hundreds of nuclear warheads and a nuclear-weapons arsenal is a threat to the region as well as to international peace and security. The Israeli regime has clearly defied the demand of the overwhelming majority of the States Members of the United Nations, which have time and again called on it to renounce nuclear weapons and to accede to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We firmly believe that the current crisis should be resolved only through a Syrian- led political dialogue in a peaceful manner. About two weeks ago, Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan visited Iran and met Iranian high officials, who assured him of Iran's support for his mission and expressed Iran's deep concern over the regional consequences of any violations of Syrian sovereignty and territorial integrity. We are happy that the Syrian Government is constructively and actively engaged with Mr. Annan's mission and that it has taken positive steps in compliance with his plan. On our part, we are also interacting with some of the major players in the region in the effort to ensure constructive and successful United Nations involvement in defusing the tension and restoring peace in Syria.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“There is no justification for the Council to remain silent vis-a-vis the perpetrators of those crimes. The international community has the responsibility to act and to put an end to the deliberate violation of human and humanitarian rights. It is our earnest desire that the prolonged conflict in the occupied lands of Palestine should give way to lasting peace and prosperity. That, of course, requires the concerted effort of the entire international community for the restoration of peace and justice. With respect to the situation in Syria, although we are of the belief that the crisis in that country has no relevance to the agenda at hand, since some delegations have touched on the issue, I would like to say that my country continues to follow closely developments in Syria.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The situation in Gaza is no better than that in the West Bank. In the past couple of months, the Gaza Strip has witnessed bombardment and attacks by the Israeli regime. Many civilians, including women and children, were targeted, and several houses were destroyed. The deprivation of more than 1.5 million Palestinians of the basic necessities, including fuel for electricity, continues. Thus far, the calls of the world community, including the United Nations, to stop the illegal activities continue to fall on deaf ears, as the Israeli regime continues with its systematic violation of human rights. The Israeli regime must be held accountable for all those war crimes, acts of State terrorism and systematic human rights violations committed against the Palestinian people, and the perpetrators must be brought to justice.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source