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2006-03-20
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  1. “The process implies a multilateral framework, and today's deliberations have corroborated that thesis. In order to achieve the collective objective of combating climate change, we have various extraordinary targets. Achieving those targets will be a significant challenge for a vast majority of countries. It will require the full implementation of domestic greenhouse gas reduction measures and effective use of the flexible mechanisms adopted by international agreements. We call on all parties involved to contribute generously to the process and to spare no effort in providing assistance and responding with sound national strategies. Ukraine, for its part, is ready to commit itself to implementing and promoting sustainable development as part of our national priorities.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

  2. “We therefore deem it imperative, among other policy prescriptions, to build on appropriate incentives, public-private partnerships, low-carbon- emitting technologies and innovative solutions. In that respect, my delegation would like in particular to underscore the importance of the reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, established under the auspices of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in assessing, compiling and synthesizing scientific, technical and socio-economic data. We are also looking forward to the publication of the 2007 Human Development Report, devoted to the theme of "Climate change and human development - rising to the challenge". Energy policy and climate change are moving towards the centre of policy-making in many countries.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

  3. “A few days from now, we will solemnly commemorate the twenty- first anniversary of the Chernobyl catastrophe, the worst technological disaster ever faced by humanity. After more than two decades, Ukraine is still dealing 3 with the grave consequences of contaminated land, the displacement of the population from the exclusion zone, health issues and psychological trauma. All of this, of course, has caused a slowdown in economic development and created vulnerabilities, posing potential risks to society. Modern industrial development, in particular energy production, is the main source of detrimental effects on the environment. Thus it is crucial that energy, climate change and security be tackled jointly in order to realize the objective of a sustainable environment.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

  4. “But how can all of these be achieved if forces of nature can easily undermine well-planned human achievements, change the shape of continents and lead to dramatic changes in human habitats? Science has proved on many occasions that climate change, global warming and pollution may have sudden and dramatic consequences if they are not addressed urgently, properly and effectively. Recent studies on these subjects have provided clear evidence to the international community of their long-term consequences, calling for immediate and decisive action. Ukraine is firmly committed to international agreements in the area of climate change, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol. For my Government, the sustainable use of energy and the protection of the environment are not just empty slogans.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

  5. “At the outset, I would like to thank the United Kingdom presidency for its very timely and well-prepared initiative to hold an open debate on energy, security and climate. My delegation fully associates itself with the statement made by the representative of Germany on behalf of the European Union. I should now like to touch on some additional issues that are of importance to my country. Our heads of State or Government, at the 2005 World Summit, reaffirmed the emerging common understanding that security and development are closely interlinked and that there can be no security without sound economic systems, fair trade regimes, social welfare and the rule of law.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

  6. “At the same time, Ukraine considers one possibility - the European Union decision on the international mandate over the territory of Kosovo for a certain period time - to be a transitional measure.”

    2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source

  7. “We believe that current negotiations need to be prolonged based on the recognized norms and principles of international law. It is with particular concern that we perceive declarations about the so- called universal nature or precedence of a Kosovo settlement. Such approaches may pose the risk that some countries, particularly in international organizations, could use their influence in the future to advance analogous scenarios in other regions with frozen conflicts, above all within the post-Soviet space. The international magnitude of the Kosovo issue, as well as the unstable situation in the region, certainly require a continued civil and security presence of the international community on the ground.”

    2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source

  8. “As an active contributor to international and regional peace and security, Ukraine will continue to participate in the peaceful efforts of the international community in Kosovo. We favour the conclusion of a mutually acceptable compromise decision between Belgrade and Pristina, under active international mediation and in full compliance with relevant Security Council decisions, including resolution 1244 (1999). Ukraine strongly believes in the need to attain a final settlement of the political, economic and security situation in Kosovo through the creation of adequate conditions for the return of the non-Albanian population and through the guarantee of human rights, including those of all ethnic groups. My country cautions against any hasty or unilateral steps that could destabilize the situation in the region.”

    2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source

  9. “It is also of paramount importance that the Kosovo government reaches out to the Serb population and makes them partners in the ongoing transformation, and that Belgrade encourages such endeavours. The Secretary-General report underlines the increasing tension in Kosovo as the negotiations on the future status move forward. We are disturbed by the fact that ethnically and politically motivated crimes continued during the reporting period, some of which being obvious attempts to pressure the international actors. We therefore fully share the clear message in the Secretary-General's report that political developments and timelines will not be dictated by the streets and violence will not be tolerated.”

    2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source

  10. “The Secretary-General's report highlights certain progress in the implementation of standards, now aligned with the European Partnership Action Plan. While welcoming these positive developments, we believe that, as a critical prerequisite for Kosovo's long-term unity and stability, the work needs to be further continued and intensified. The province's leadership should make particular efforts to ensure that Kosovo remains multi-ethnic and democratic in nature, with respect for civil liberties and the rights of national and religious minorities. Further attention is needed to solve the problems of government decentralization and the protection of minorities' cultural and inheritance rights.”

    2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source

  11. “Allow me to welcome you, Sir, as Security Council President for the month of December. I also welcome the presence of the President of the Coordination Centre of the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo and Metohija, Ms. Sanda Raskovic-Ivic, and the Prime Minister of Kosovo, His Excellency Mr. Agim Ceku, in this Chamber. I would like to join my colleagues in thanking the Secretary-General for his report (S/2006/906) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Mr. Joachim Riicker, for his informative briefing. I shall confine myself to several points of crucial importance, as seen from the perspective of Ukraine.”

    2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source

  12. “In this context, it is particularly important to ensure that the eventual decision of the Security Council on the final status of Kosovo does not impose a solution, but is taken only with the clearly expressed consent of both parties concerned.”

    2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source

  13. “We are especially concerned that the Kosovo model could be taken as a scenario by separatist movements in the post-Soviet era. To our great disappointment, we are witnessing the unfolding of such an undesirable scenario, with attempts by some self-proclaimed regimes in the post- Soviet space to use the settlement of the situation in Kosovo as a precedent to claim independence. Despite the concerted efforts of the international community to resolve frozen conflicts, with full respect for the territorial integrity of the countries concerned, announcements of independence referendums in the Transdniestria region of the Republic of Moldova and in South Ossetia, Georgia, in our View pose a major threat and challenge to the stability and continuity of the process of the settlement of those conflicts.”

    2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source

  14. “It is obvious that any decision on the future status of Kosovo should guarantee the further implementation of the democratic standards and full respect for human rights and the rights of all ethnic Kosovo groups. In our View, it should first and foremost promote long-term regional security. Ukraine believes that, given the fragile situation in Kosovo itself and in the wider area, the political process of determining the future status of Kosovo should be handled with the maximum level of responsibility by all the parties involved. Any imposed decision or hasty actions leading to the unilateral change of the borders of an internationally recognized democratic State in the Balkan region will destabilize the situation and set a dangerous precedent in Europe and the entire world.”

    2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source

  15. “We welcome the direct negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina on defining the political status of Kosovo, conducted under the auspices of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ahtisaari, although the results achieved so far are not as convincing as we expected at the beginning of the entire process. Nevertheless, we appreciate the progress made on technical issues, which could constitute a good basis for major compromises on other important issues. In our view, the establishment of effective dialogue among all Kosovo communities and engaging all stakeholders are the only way out, leading to a mutually acceptable and comprehensive compromise settlement.”

    2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source

  16. “Given the ongoing political process, we also find it particularly disturbing that security incidents, affecting primarily the Serb population of the province, continue to take place. To prevent a possible worsening of the situation, those responsible must be brought to justice immediately. Agreeing on the need to give new impetus to the ongoing political process, and supporting efforts to achieve a viable and lasting settlement of the situation in Kosovo, Ukraine consistently advocates stabilizing the political, economic and security situation in Kosovo on the basis of the fundamental relevant Security Council decisions, including resolution 1244 (1999), as well as fully observing the principles of international law.”

    2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source

  17. “When we read through the current report of the Secretary-General, we can see some signs of positive developments in Kosovo; at the same time we get a clear picture of the many problems that remain to be addressed there. We welcome the progress made in reforming and strengthening the capacities of the province's Institutions of Self- Government and in solving community-related issues, although there is an urgent need for more concrete and decisive steps in the overall implementation of standards. As essential preconditions for a successful settlement of Kosovo's future status, the issues of returns, broader engagement by Kosovo Serbs in political and institutional life at the municipal and central levels and the protection of minority rights and of Orthodox religious and cultural sites continue to be high on the agenda, much to our regret.”

    2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source

  18. “At the outset, let me join my colleagues in welcoming you, Sir, as President of the Security Council. I also welcome Ms. Sanda Raskovic-Ivic, President of the Coordination Centre of the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo and Metohija, and Mr. Agim Ceku, Prime Minister of Kosovo. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his profound report (S/2006/707) on the situation in Kosovo and to express our appreciation to Mr. Joachim Rficker, the newly appointed Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his detailed briefing. My country would like to assure the Special Representative of its full support and to wish him every success in his important international mission at this very sensitive time. I would like to flag several points that, in my delegation's view, are of crucial importance in the context of today's debate.”

    2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source

  19. “Our national export-control system provides for effective procedures for the licensing of exports and imports. New measures were recently put in place to improve national legislation in that field, including the implementation of the 2001 Programme of Action and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's 2000 Document on Small Arms and Light Weapons. Ukraine will continue to take an active part in the international efforts to combat the illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons and in restraining their uncontrolled proliferation.”

    2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source

  20. “We would like to propose some additional elements to be further explored while discussing the issue of illicit small arms and light weapons, namely, a restriction on the supply of ammunition to areas of instability and the destruction of old excess stockpiles of small arms and light weapons. Ukraine believes that the effective destruction of accumulated old stockpiles of small arms and light weapons may make an important contribution to the fight against illicit small arms and light weapons. NATO's Partnership for Peace trust fund project in Ukraine, whose purpose is to destroy 1.5 million small arms and light weapons and 100,000 tons of ammunition, is a good example in that regard. Ukraine follows a responsible policy in the field of arms control.”

    2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source

  21. “It is evident that promoting long-term conditions for development and security is impossible without resolving ongoing conflicts and taking adequate measures aimed at ensuring stability in post-conflict situations. We fully support the Council's consideration of actions against States, entities and individuals that deliberately violate United Nations arms embargoes. It is also important to review the lessons learned in order to ensure the efficiency of additional measures that could be taken by the Security Council. It would be useful to focus on the financial sources for purchases of illegal weapons and to define the role that international organizations, business and financial institutions and other actors at the regional and local levels can play in implementing arms embargoes.”

    2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source

  22. “Ukraine shares the view that efforts to combat the illicit trade in and proliferation of small arms and light weapons are largely hampered by inadequate capacity at the national, regional and global levels to trace the sources and lines of supply of illicit arms. Effective control over brokering activities and transfers of small arms and light weapons in general is an area where the international community should take active steps. States should make their best efforts to ensure that the production, export, import, stockpiling, marking, record-keeping and transfer of small arms and light weapons are all carried out in strict adherence to international and national laws and regulations.”

    2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source

  23. “The Ukrainian delegation associates itself fully with the statement made by the representative of Austria on behalf of the presidency of the European Union. We would like to touch upon some additional issues that are of considerable importance for my country. The 2001 United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects is the comprehensive framework for dealing with the illicit trade in small arms. It is the first big step forward towards achieving the goal of controlling that scourge. We hope that the follow-up process will find ways to strengthen and further develop measures contained in the Programme.”

    2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source