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Kim Sook

lines on the record: 256
first: 2011-07-20
most recent: 2013-09-05
sittings or episodes: 36
sources: un-security-council

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“We share the concern of the ICTY President at the fact that only Judge Antonetti will be available for redeployment in October 2013 to the Appeals Chamber, where nearly all trial activity will be centred. We welcome the fact that the Council can now provide a solution to such concerns in due course. As for the ICTR, we are pleased to note that the transition from the ICTR to the Mechanism is now well under way. We take note of the Tribunal's projection that all remaining appeals but one will be completed in 2014. We look forward to the Tribunal's completing its final appeal by July 2015, as projected. The relocation of acquitted persons and those who have already served their sentences is a very important humanitarian issue and a widely shared concern.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“We hope that the Mechanism will maintain and build upon the achievements of the Tribunals. Regarding the ICTY, we note that as of today 12 individuals are on trial and 13 are in appeal proceedings, with no outstanding fugitives. We recognize the Tribunal's efforts in connection with the submission of a consolidated comprehensive plan on the completion strategy, in accordance with Security Council resolution 2081 (2012). The Tribunal still faces challenges related to belated arrests and the loss of experienced staff members, among others. Nevertheless, we urge the Tribunal to continue its efforts to promptly meet completion targets while conforming to the principles ofjustice.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for their very comprehensive briefings. Two decades ago, the Security Council opened a new chapter in the history of international criminal justice by establishing the Tribunals. The advances made in international criminal justice are arguably the most positive development in international relations in the past generation. We welcome the fact that this year marks the ICTY's twentieth anniversary. We commend both the ICTY and the ICTR for their valuable contributions to the fight against impunity and the development of key precedents in international criminal law.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we particularly look forward to closer and more practical cooperation with the Committees, and to hearing new ideas to improve our joint efforts to counter the scourge of terrorism. For our part, we believe that closer cooperation among us is vital and that, in particular, we should make every effort to support one another's outreach activities, as consistent with our respective mandates.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“The event was a good example of a State's promotion of awareness of the obligations under resolution 1540 (2004) and of the practical implementation of the resolution's provisions within the region. It was one of a series that also included training for customs officials in collaboration with the World Customs Organization. I would like to conclude by reiterating my commitment to the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). As we celebrate its tenth anniversary next year, we will work at full throttle to fully consolidate universal political will towards the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors. At the same time, the Committee will continue to address all aspects of the resolution in order to leave no stone unturned.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“INTERPOL will also join the list of potential assistance providers in that regard. Transparency is an essential principle guiding the work and activities of the Committee. In accordance with resolution 1977 (2011), the Committee continued to institute transparency measures and activities, including by making the fullest possible use of its website. The Committee's working group on transparency and media outreach is currently discussing the future media strategy of the Committee, including with regard to the upcoming tenth anniversary of the resolution. From 22 to 24 April, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia organized a workshop in New York, focused on the League of Arab States, on the theme "Preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to non-State actors: the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in the Arab World".”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“On February 27, the Committee sent out letters requesting all Member States to submit information on their 1540 implementation status, as well as on points of contact. Such a living network of contacts could serve to improve communication and interaction with and among States. I would take this opportunity to request the cooperation of all Member States in that regard. The Committee also continued its interaction in that area with academic institutions, civil society and representatives of industry, as appropriate. Let me note that, in February, I had a meeting with Ms. Mireille Ballesrazzi, President of the INTERPOL Executive Committee, to discuss future cooperation. INTERPOL indicated that the 1540 obligations could be incorporated into its law enforcement capacity- building programmes.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“Paragraphs 14 and 18 of resolution 1977 (2011) call upon the relevant international, regional and subregional organizations to designate and provide the 1540 Committee with a point of contact or coordinator for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and for assistance. I would like to note that, since the prevous briefing, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo, the United States of America, the Republic of Korea and Austria have either submitted or updated their point-of-contact information. For intergovernmental organizations, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has revised its point-of-contact information, and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has designated its point of contact. That will further facilitate cooperation with the Committee to implement the resolution.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“In the spirit of transparency required by resolution 1977 (2011), information about those outreach events is posted on the 1540 Committee website. While some of those activities have been conducted directly with States, we have found regional organizations particularly helpful as key players in the facilitation and the successful conduct of those events. For example, to further cooperation between the Committee and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), I will take part in the meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation to be held in Vienna on 15 May.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“Since 14 November 2012, the 1540 Committee and its experts participated in 33 outreach events organized by various international, regional and subregional organizations in collaboration with various Governments and, in many cases, with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. From a thematic point of view, those outreach events promoted the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) through direct action with States by Committee members and the Group of Experts to help enhance their national implementation arrangements. In addition, visits were conducted specifically to review particular issues such as export and border controls, nuclear security, biosecurity, industry outreach and proliferation financing.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“The discussions demonstrated the high level of commitment and determination by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago towards the full and effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). That was the first visit to a State of the Latin American and Caribbean region, and the first one to be led by the Chair of the 1540 Committee. Since the previous briefing, the 1540 Committee has also received invitations to carry out similar visits from Grenada, Mozambique and the Republic of Moldova. In accordance with resolution 1977 (2011) and within its mandate, the 1540 Committee has continued to engage in various outreach activities to serve its objectives.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“According to the information received by the Committee, a number of other States, supported by the Group of Experts, are in the process of updating or preparing their initial national action plans. Paragraph 11 of resolution 1977 (2011) encourages the 1540 Committee to actively engage in dialogue with States on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), including through visits to States at their invitation. From 17 to 19 April, I personally led a visit to Trinidad and Tobago, accompanied by the members of the Group of Experts. During the visit, I had an opportunity to hear first hand from the acting Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Trinidad and Tobago of their efforts to implement resolution 1540 (2004).”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“Paragraph 8 of resolution 1977 (2011) encourages all States to prepare on a voluntary basis national implementation action plans, with the assistance of the 1540 Committee, as appropriate, mapping out their priorities and plans for implementing the key provisions of resolution 1540 (2004), and to submit those plans to the 1540 Committee. We are pleased to report that, since our previous briefing, Kyrgyzstan has submitted its national implementation action plan to the Committee. We note that Kyrgyzstan's plan also contains a request for technical and financial assistance for the implementation of the specific measures of the plan. A good example is the national implementation action plan drafting session held in April with representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina's ministries and agencies.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“Since the previous briefing, the Committee received an additional official request for assistance from the Central American Integration System (SICA) secretariat on 15 January, which requested funding for the continuation of the SICA 1540 programme of work, including the position of the 1540 regional coordinator within the SICA secretariat to assist SICA member States. In accordance with the established procedures, the Committee has passed on the request to those States and international, regional and subregional organizations that have offered to provide assistance for their consideration, and first responses have been received. The Group of Experts is now working on identifying and analysing assistance needs and continuing consultations with officials from States, in facilitating existing and new assistance requests.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“There appears to be a better understanding of the challenges of national implementation and the development of tailored strategies to facilitate assistance for overcoming challenges, and assistance that also supports the implementation of relevant international obligations and national security and development priorities. In that regard, the Committee has developed an approach to the 24 non-reporting States in an effort to achieve universal reporting, if possible, by the end of 2014, which will be the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004). In accordance with its mandate, the Committee continued to further facilitate "matchmaking" between assistance requests and offers.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“Guided by the principles of transparency, equal treatment, cooperation and consistency in its approach, the Committee has continued to focus its attention on raising global awareness of resolution 1540 (2004) and facilitating assistance to States in strengthening national capabilities to implement its requirements and lay the foundation for improved mechanisms for sharing effective practices for national implementation and promoting collaboration with other international organizations. Resolution 1977 (2011) calls upon all States that have not yet presented a first report to submit such a report to the Committee without delay.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“Building on the status and experience of implementation, the Committee set out a list of tasks in the "Looking ahead" section of this review. I am pleased to report that good progress has been made in fulfilling these tasks. We will soon transmit to the Council our twelfth programme of work, which is now under discussion within the Committee. I believe that the programme of work will optimize the efficiency of the Committee, map out specific priorities to promote the full implementation ofresolution 1540 (2004), and set up the guidance for the work of the Committee over the next 12 months.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“The 1540 Committee should consider sharing its summary reports on outreach events with the other Committees. This concludes my joint statement to the Security Council. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Chair of the 1540 Committee. I take this opportunity to give an overview of the main developments in the work of the 1540 Committee since our last joint meeting on 14 November 2012 (see S/PV.6862). At the outset, I should like to inform the Council that the Committee's Group of Experts is now at its full complement ofnine, as envisaged in resolution 2055 (2012). On 27 December 2012, the 1540 Committee transmitted to the Security Council the review of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) for 2012.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“These include, but are not limited to having regular meetings between the three Committees at the Committee level and/or between chair countries; increasing engagement in on-site visits to States, at their invitation, to facilitate the implementation of each of the resolutions; coordinating on a common regional approach to engage with Member States with geographical and political similarities; coordinating on key thematic areas that are of interest to all the Committees in order to benefit from information- and experience-sharing and effective practices; enhancing coordination in implementing projects within the CTITF framework, in particular through the various thematic working groups; coordinating on approaches to donor States and assistance providers and joint evaluation of outcomes; considering developing joint assistance packages for States, at their request, and where appropriate; and enhancing joint interaction, particularly with non-reporting States, in fulfilling their reporting obligations under relevant resolutions.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“It should be possible to achieve these improved results while maintaining respect for the independence of the respective Experts groups and their mandates. On the basis ofcurrent coordination and cooperation, each of the three Committee's staff and Experts groups are committed to furtherjoint cooperation in a number of areas.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“In addition, the CTC extends invitations to the other two Experts groups when arranging briefings by visiting officials of intergovernmental organizations or when organizing thematic briefings of mutual interest. On 7 February, both the 1540 Group of Experts and the Monitoring Team participated, at the invitation of the CTC, in a briefing by Mr. Aleksey Kuzyura, Head of the Working Group of the Meeting of Heads of Special Services, Security Agencies and Law-Enforcement Organizations of Foreign States of the Russian Federation. I turn now to future additional steps. The work of the three Committees, when considered together, present opportunities for further synergies which, when fully exploited, would result in a multiplier effect for the delivery of results.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“In a new step, the three Experts groups have shared their respective working calendars of events and discussed ways of improving the efficiency of country visits and training opportunities with a view to improving value for money. The experts of the 1540 Committee prepare information notes on the Committee's outreach events and post them on the Committee's website for the purpose of transparency and information sharing. As forjoint meetings and reciprocal representation, the three Experts groups continue to hold joint meetings where appropriate, whether involving the heads of each team or the expert teams, in order to prepare for relevant outreach activities and to exchange information on particular themes or activities in specific regions or countries.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“With respect to training, a key way in which the three Committees cooperate is in staff training, which reduces costs, maximizes the number ofexperts trained, and facilitates staff development. CTED organized a training session on the new FATF standards from 17 to 19 December 2012 and the experts from the Monitoring Team and the 1540 Group of Experts participated. This process offers an opportunity for visiting experts and officials to meet all three Groups at once and allows the experts to explore areas of potential joint cooperation with the visiting representatives. The exchange of information among the Experts groups continues to be carried out on a regular basis. CTED regularly shares with the other two groups the monthly reports submitted by its Executive Director to the CTC.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“The joint attendance in the FATF plenary, such as in February this year, and working group meetings helped ensure that there is a unified and coordinated message in the framework of their respective mandates. Both the 1267 Monitoring Team and the 1540 experts participated in the Counter-Terrorism Committee's special meeting on 20 November 2012 with Member States and international, regional and subregional organizations in New York to discuss measures required to prevent and suppress terrorist financing. Participants exchanged their respective experiences and challenges and suggested possible measures to address the prevention and suppression of terrorism financing, highlighting in particular the importance and value of international cooperation, joint capacity-building initiatives, and targeted technical assistance delivery.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“While CTED took the lead in organizing the initiative, the Monitoring Team experts were able to provide the initiative with concrete examples of the vulnerability of non-profit organizations to terrorist financing from the perspective of resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and through their own work. The three Committees, through their respective experts, also coordinated their work in the margins of and at meetings of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary and working groups. A particularly important aspect of their cooperation in the period under review was their contribution to the agreement on the new FATF standards and assessment methodology.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“The Monitoring Team and CTED have also continued their leading roles in their respective CTITF working groups. The 1540 Committee Group of Experts participated in the Working Group on Border Management related to Counter-Terrorism and the Working Group on Preventing and Responding to Weapons of Mass Destruction Attacks. The three Committees have close cooperation on issues related to anti-money laundering and combating terrorism financing. One example ofthis cooperation is that, for the past three years, CTED and the Monitoring Team have worked together on the CTITF project on preventing terrorist financing abuse through non-profit organizations. This global initiative, which was launched at a ministerial meeting in London in January 2011 and involved five regional workshops, concluded on 7 March with a briefing to all member States.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“During the three-day event, representatives of 11 States and 21 international, regional and subregional organizations discussed how to enhance the capacities of States to take border-control actions. In all, the Monitoring Team has participated in 21 joint country visits with CTED. I turn now to the subject of cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations. The three Experts groups are all entities of the Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF). In this regard, the CTITF continues to provide a platform for enhanced cooperation by the three Experts groups, not only among themselves, but also with over 30 United Nations organizations, agencies and programmes concerned with various aspects of counter-terrorism.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“Designed for member States of the West African Economic and Monetary Union, the workshop provided an opportunity for participants to discuss the legislative, institutional and operational challenges their respective countries are facing and to identify practical solutions, promote coordination among domestic institutions involved in assets- freezing, promote enhanced international and regional cooperation with a view to ensuring swift responses to foreign requests for assets-freezing, and enhance their capacities through the exchange of experiences with international and regional experts. From 13 to 15 March, CTED organized an event in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, with the participation of the Monitoring Team, on the issue of cooperation on border control in the Sahel and the Maghreb.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“Since November 2012, all three Groups of Experts were represented at more than a dozen workshops and other outreach events, and more meetings were attended by at least two ofthe groups. For example, aregional workshop for member States of the West African Economic and Monetary Union, organized by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) with the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa and with the participation of the Monitoring Team, was held in Dakar from 11 to 13 December 2012.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“With respect to the challenges posed by the exploitation of technological advances by terrorists and non-State actors, including the use of the Internet as an effective communication channel, together with the rapid development in nuclear, chemical and biological technology, which increases the potential for intangible transfers, the Committees' Groups of Experts can also support States that seek assistance in building national capacities to deal with those challenges. I am pleased to report in more detail on the areas in which cooperation has been increased. With regard to outreach and country visits, coordinated outreach activities and country visits are important tools for the three Committees in facilitating the implementation of their respective mandates.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“Since the last update provided to the Security Council (see S/PV.6862), the three Committees continued to cooperate on outreach activities conducted within their respective mandates, enhanced their cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations, conducted joint training programmes, increased the exchange of information, participated injoint meetings and engaged in reciprocal representation, as appropriate.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“In dealing with that grave threat, the Security Council has emphasizedthe importance ofclose and effective cooperation and coordination among the Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). An important consideration in that regard is that effective counter-terrorism measures and respect for human rights be complementary and mutually reinforcing.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“On behalfofthe Chair of the Security Council Committees established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), on Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, 1373 (2001), on counter-terrorism, and 1540 (2004) on the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) by non-State actors, I have the honour to update the Council on the continuing cooperation among the three Committees and their respective Groups of Experts, as requested by the Council in its resolutions 2083 (2012), 1963 (2010), 1977 (2011) and earlier resolutions. Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and the risk of WMD proliferation among non-State actors continue to pose a serious threat to international peace and security.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source
“We look forward to a full investigation of all allegations of serious crimes committed in Libya, and we encourage the Prosecutor to continue her investigative efforts, in cooperation with the Libyan authorities. We stress the need for the Libyan Government to formulate, make public and implement a comprehensive strategy to address such crimes. The Korean Government stands ready to strongly support the ICC and its activities. We also believe that the Security Council should continue to closely monitor the Libyan situation that it has referred.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“In the case ofthe ICC, as a part ofits implementation of the policy of positive complementarity the Prosecutor should assist Libyan authorities in prosecutions, using various methods to encourage Libya to prosecute cases domestically, whenever possible. The policy of positive complementarity and Libya's admissibility challenges could then be mutually pertinent. Libya's early formulation and adoption of an all-encompassing strategy to address past crimes and to end impunity will surely demonstrate that the principles of justice and accountability remain pillars of Libya's transition and key to ensuring lasting peace. In conclusion, we welcome Libya's cooperation with the ICC, as evidenced by its recent admissibility challenge of 2 April.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“Thirdly, concerning the ongoing investigation by the Office of the Prosecutor, we appreciate its effort to investigate the allegations of crimes committed by pro-Al-Qadhafi officials outside of Libya and by rebel forces. After its ongoing investigations, the Office of the Prosecutor might open a second case. We hope that the investigations can corroborate the allegations of crimes and lead to justice being delivered to any victims of such serious crimes. Fourthly, with respect to Libya's capacity to deal with past crimes and to promote the rule of law, we appreciate the important role played by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). As resolution 2095 (2013) articulates, we encourage UNSMIL to continue to support Libyan efforts to promote the rule of law, in accordance with Libya's international legal obligations.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“Such contacts should be regularized, as exemplified by the recent visit to the ICC by the new Libyan Prosecutor-General. Secondly, with respect to the admissibility of the case against Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi, we have taken note of the challenges initiated by Libya before the Court. It is a prerequisite for Libya to fully cooperate with the ICC in order to materialize such admissibility challenges. We are pleased that Libya and the ICC are continuing to engage constructively on issues relating to the ICC proceedings. Given the challenges that Libya is facing in this transitional post-conflict stage, it should be afforded reasonable time to prepare additional material. However, the ultimate decision on the matter should be made by the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber, which is judicially independent.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“With the successful completion of the ongoing transition, Libya will achieve sustained peace and a stable democracy. The Prosecutor has raised four issues. First, on the issue of cooperation between the ICC and Libya, in order for the ICC successfully to discharge the mandate that the Council has given it, close cooperation between the ICC and Libya is of pivotal importance. We urge Libya to continue to adhere to its international obligations, including those under resolution 1970 (2011), and to further enhance its cooperation with the ICC. We welcome the contacts that the Office of the Prosecutor and the Libyan Government continue to maintain, and their ongoing efforts to ensure that a good level of cooperation is preserved.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“I thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her briefing on the recent developments in the Libyan situation, which the Security Council has referred to it. Many tasks still lie ahead in Libya's nation-building process. Security must be improved, widely scattered weapons should be collected, and militia groups should be immobilized and reintegrated. The creation of a constitution is a very complex and sensitive process of social contracts. Nevertheless, the Libyan people have made significant progress and have already overcome a number of challenges. National elections were successfully held for the first time in more than four decades. A new Government was formed, and the second anniversary of the revolution was celebrated without serious disturbances.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“As we take this trust initiative forward, the Helsinki process of the OSCE can be a useful guide for the promotion of peace and prosperity in North-East Asia as well. In conclusion, the Republic of Korea would like to express its appreciation for the OSCE's valuable contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security and hopes that it will further strengthen its close cooperation with the Security Council in addressing global threats and challenges.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“The concept of cooperative, comprehensive and indivisible security and confidence- and security-building measures of the Helsinki process still has special significance for other regions of the world, especially in North- East Asia. In North-East Asia, where overarching multilateral security institutions are markedly absent, the level of political and security cooperation remains at a nascent stage, despite the high level of economic interdependence. Against that backdrop, the Korean Government seeks to create a North-East Asian peace and cooperation initiative, namely, the Seoul process. It would involve countries in the region extending their cooperation from non-political issues, such as climate change, to political areas on the basis of trust.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“Particularly worthy of note among such challenges are the threats stemming from cyberspace. In an attempt to effectively address that challenge, the Korean Government will host the Seoul conference on cyberspace in October. We are confident that it will be a good opportunity to explore constructive ways to build a safe, reliable and open cyberspace. The efforts of the OSCE to develop confidence-building measures in cyberspace can provide valuable insight for the deliberations at the conference. Lastly, let me briefly comment on the Helsinki process of the OSCE and the vision for peace and cooperation in North-East Asia.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“While the Security Council bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, I recognize that the OSCE can effectively contribute to addressing regional conflicts while complementing and reinforcing the work of the Security Council. We commend the OSCE for its active engagement in the political process of the comprehensive settlement of such conflicts, particularly in the South Caucasus and Transdniestria. We encourage the OSCE to continue its efforts in that regard, with its intimate understanding of the political, social, cultural and economic underpinnings of the conflicts. Thirdly, the Republic of Korea applauds the OSCE for its firm commitment to counter transnational threats such as terrorism, organized crime, illicit drug trafficking and cyber threats.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“As the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), I believe that such regional efforts are crucial in implementing, complementing and supporting the existing endeavours of the 1540 Committee. In line with that, I plan to exchange views with the members of the OSCE on that matter at the meeting of the Forum for Security and Cooperation to be held in Vienna next week. I am confident that it will serve as a timely opportunity to further mutual cooperation towards the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Secondly, we welcome and encourage the efforts of the OSCE to resolve the protracted conflicts in the region.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“The OSCE's expertise and its own experience of overcoming the Cold War and division have enabled it to become a more reliable partner of the Security Council. We also note the priorities set out by the Chairperson-in-Office. In the light of that, I would like to highlight several points today. First, we welcome the OSCE's greater focus on non-proliferation. That is an area where I believe we can expand our ongoing cooperation. As the largest regional organization, the OSCE has served as a torchbearer in leading the global fight against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Moreover, it is also commendable that the OSCE is playing an important role in the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), incorporating it as a priority in its work programme for 2012 to 2015.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“I would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Leonid Kozhara, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, to the Council today and to congratulate Ukraine's chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). I thank him for his briefing outlining the priorities of the OSCE for 2013. The security challenges we are facing today clearly show the importance of the close partnership between the United Nations and regional bodies in maintaining international peace and stability. The Republic of Korea welcomes the OSCE's increasing contribution to addressing global threats and challenges, as well as its greater readiness to enhance cooperation with the Security Council.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“As suggested in the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States, the product of the Fourth High-level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan in 2011, we should continue to develop an integrated development strategy and to align those resources to get results. My delegation hopes that the Security Council will continue to cooperate with the PBC to maximize the achievements of peacebuilding based on mutual comparative advantage.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“National actors should be empowered to own and lead the peacebuilding process. Without engagement at the grass-roots level, resilient peacebuilding will be elusive. Democratic and inclusive leadership is also indispensable for national reconciliation. The United Nations should work together with legitimate Governments with a view to integrating peacebuilding efforts into their national development strategies. Development plans in a post-conflict society are not sustainable without stable resources. We commend the Chair Group's dialogue with senior officials of the World Bank, and expect the PBC to continue its cooperation with financial institutions, especially the World Bank and the African Development Bank.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“All successful peacebuilding includes some common factors: substantial progress in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) and security sector reform (SSR); strong national ownership; active regional engagement; and the strong support of the international community. Support for SSR and DDR should be a particular priority in post-conflict peacebuilding. We have often witnessed how post- conflict societies with less successful SSR and DDR processes quickly relapse into conflict. We hope that the Secretary-General's report on the assessment of United Nations support for SSR, prepared by the Inter-Agency Security Sector Reform Task Force, will provide comprehensive and systematic direction for future efforts. The significance of national ownership cannot be overemphasized.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“In that regard, the essence of cooperation between the Council and the PBC lies in their division of labour. The transition from political mission to country team is the phase that requires the greatest cooperation between the two bodies. In order for a transition to proceed coherently, national development plans must be made in consultation with the Government, development partners and civil society, starting with the initial planning stage. Resolution 2097 (2013), adopted last month, extending the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone, is a good example; the role of the PBC in the gradual drawdown of the political mission in Sierra Leone was properly stressed.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source