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1. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite the Council's members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”

   2008-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5873 (2008) · source

2. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Ms. Angela Kane, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Ms. Angela Kane, Assistant Secretary- General for Political Affairs. I now give the floor to Ms. Kane.”

   2008-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5873 (2008) · source

3. “I thank Mr. Holmes for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.15 am. 08-31307”

   2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source

4. “I thank Mr. Adada for his own statement and also for reading out the statement by the facilitators of the political process. 08-31307 I now give the floor to Mr. John Holmes, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.”

   2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source

5. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them two reports of the Secretary-General on the deployment of the African Union United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, contained in documents S/2008/ 196 and S/2008/249. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Rodolphe Adada, Joint African 2 Union/United Nations Special Representative for Darfur, and Mr. John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. I now give the floor to Mr. Rodolphe Adada, Joint African Union/United Nations Special Representative for Darfur.”

   2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source

6. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Rodolphe Adada, Joint African Union/United Nations Special Representative for Darfur. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Adada to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Holmes to take a seat at the Council table.”

   2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source

7. “"The Security Council welcomes the appointment of Taye-Brook Zerihoun as the Secretary-General's new Special Representative to Cyprus, and expresses its appreciation for the work of the previous Special Representative, Michael Moller." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/9. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.45 p.m. 08-30937”

   2008-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5869 (2008) · source

8. “"The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to the reunification of Cyprus based on a bicommunal, bizonal federation and political equality, as set out in the relevant Security Council resolutions, and its willingness to support the efforts of the Secretary-General to this end. In this context, the Security Council welcomes the readiness of the Secretary-General to assist the parties in Cyprus, and further welcomes the prospect of the appointment, after the completion of the preparatory period and based on progress, of a Special Adviser to facilitate movement towards a comprehensive settlement.”

   2008-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5869 (2008) · source

9. “The Security Council looks forward to the results of this preparatory process within the three-month timeline agreed by the two leaders, which it is hoped will build trust, momentum and a sense of common interest in the search for a just and lasting solution. "The Security Council further welcomes the opening of the Ledra Street crossing, as an indication of political will to tackle issues that have obstructed progress and an important signal that both sides seek to improve the lives of all Cypriots. The Security Council looks forward to further such confidence-building measures.”

   2008-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5869 (2008) · source

10. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council warmly welcomes the agreement reached on 21 March 2008 by the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders and commends them for the political leadership they have shown. "The Security Council is encouraged by the launch of the Working Groups and the Technical Committees that will prepare the ground for the start of fully fledged negotiations, in a spirit of good faith, on a comprehensive and durable settlement under the auspices of the Secretary- General's good offices mission.”

    2008-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5869 (2008) · source

11. “It welcomes the further enhancement of the cooperation between UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces. "It stresses the importance of and the need to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on all its relevant resolutions, including its resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967 and 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/8. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.15 p.m. 08-30603”

    2008-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5867 (2008) · source

12. “"The Security Council takes note of the progress, as well as of the concerns expressed by the Secretary-General, regarding the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) and emphasizes the need for greater progress on all the key issues required for a permanent ceasefire and long-term solution, as referred to in the Secretary-General's reports. "It also calls upon all concerned parties, in particular in the region, to intensify their efforts in implementing resolution 1701 (2006), including by fully cooperating with the Secretary- General in this regard. "The Security Council reiterates its full support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and calls on all parties to abide by their obligations to respect the safety of United Nations personnel.”

    2008-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5867 (2008) · source

13. “After consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council recalls its resolution 1773 (2007), as well as the statements of its President on Lebanon, and welcomes the reports of the Secretary-General of 30 October 2007 (S/2007/641) and of 28 February 2008 (8/2008/135). "It reiterates its commitment to the full implementation of all provisions of resolution 1701 (2006) and reaffirms its strong support for the efforts of the Secretary-General in this regard.”

    2008-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5867 (2008) · source

14. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Lebanon, in which she requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Ms. Ziade (Lebanon) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2008-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5867 (2008) · source

15. “In favour: Belgium, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Panama, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1808 (2008). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.10pm. 08-30597”

    2008-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5866 (2008) · source

16. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2008/248, which contains the text of a 2 draft resolution submitted by Croatia, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. Members of the Council also have before them document 5/2008/219, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it (8/2008/248). Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

    2008-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5866 (2008) · source

17. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Germany, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Hanz (Germany) took the seat reserved for him at the side ofthe Council Chamber. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2008-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5866 (2008) · source

18. “I thank Ms. Loj for her briefing. There are no further speakers on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”

    2008-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5864 (2008) · source

19. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Ms. Ellen Margrethe Loj, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Liberia. It is so decided. I invite Ms. Loj to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2008/l83, which contains the sixteenth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Liberia. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Ms.”

    2008-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5864 (2008) · source

20. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Liberia, in which she requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mrs. 0sode (Liberia) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2008-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5864 (2008) · source

21. “I thank Mr. Bellemare for his further comments. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. In accordance with understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 3.35 p.m. 08-29745”

    2008-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5863 (2008) · source

22. “Members of the Council have before them document 8/2008/210, which contains a letter dated 28 March 2008 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the tenth report of the International Independent Investigation Commission. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Daniel Bellemare, Commissioner of the 2 United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission. I now give the floor to Mr. Bellemare.”

    2008-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5863 (2008) · source

23. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Daniel Bellemare, Commissioner of the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Bellemare to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2008-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5863 (2008) · source

24. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Lebanon in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Salam (Lebanon) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2008-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5863 (2008) · source

25. “I thank Mr. Annabi for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”

    2008-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5862 (2008) · source

26. “Hedi Annabi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. I now give the floor to Mr. Annabi.”

    2008-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5862 (2008) · source

27. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Hedi Annabi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Annabi to take a seat at the Council table. 2 The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2008/202, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr.”

    2008-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5862 (2008) · source

28. “The question concerning Haiti Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (5/2008/202) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Haiti in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Cazeau (Haiti), took a seat at the Council table.”

    2008-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5862 (2008) · source

29. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of April 2008, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Vitaly Churkin, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of March 2008. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Churkin for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    2008-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5862 (2008) · source

30. “The parties and the international community cannot sit back and allow the situation on the ground to continue deteriorating, ending all hopes for a negotiated two- State solution. The primary responsibility for peace and security lies with the parties. In that regard, it is crucial that their actions and pronouncements be calculated to advance the quest for peace.”

    2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source

31. “Indeed it is against the interest of the Palestinian people and only results in military retaliation by the Israeli Defense Force. We condemn attacks such as those that occurred at the seminary in Jerusalem, which resulted in the killing and injury of innocent civilians. South Africa believes that, for progress to be made in the talks, the Palestinians need something tangible to convince them that a negotiated peace can lead to the establishment of a Palestinian State based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Finally, my delegation continues to believe that the peace process resuscitated at Annapolis presents a meaningful attempt to find a lasting solution.”

    2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source

32. “This Council's inability to condemn what is occurring in Gaza or even to express concern at the situation is indeed unfortunate and further creates the impression that the Security Council is once again ignoring the plight of innocent Palestinian civilians who live under occupation. Israeli measures make life unbearable for Palestinian civilians, are an affront to human dignity and are also a clear violation of international law. Even United Nations personnel and the local diplomatic community are subjected to these daily hardships, humiliations and provocations. The South African Government has consistently condemned attacks on civilians, whether Palestinian or Israeli. We have argued that the continuous rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel cannot be justified in the name of the Palestinian cause.”

    2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source

33. “Regarding the surge in the building of those illegal settlements, we wish to recall the recent statement of the Secretary-General, who, on 10 March 2008, expressed his concern over the approval by the Government of Israel of a resumption of construction of 750 housing units in the West Bank settlement of Givat Zeev. The Secretary-General stated that any settlement expansion is contrary to Israel's obligations under the Road Map and, indeed, to international law. He called on the Government of Israel to halt settlement expansion and reiterated that the fulfilment of Road Map obligations by both parties is an important measure underpinning the political process between them. The military offensive by the Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza and the total blockade of Gaza have further exacerbated the humanitarian tragedy.”

    2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source

34. “The optimism that we all felt after the meeting in Annapolis and the Paris pledging conference is unfortunately dissipating. The situation in the occupied Palestinian territories is deteriorating daily. In the West Bank, the continued expansion of illegal settlements, military posts, check points and the separation wall already undermines the prospects for achieving a viable and contiguous Palestinian State and is in clear violation of United Nations resolutions and the Road Map. The expansion of illegal settlements in Jerusalem, in particular, predetermines a solution on the future of Jerusalem, which should be the basis of a negotiated solution.”

    2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source

35. “In fact, as we have just heard, the situation has further deteriorated in the last month. Innocent civilians on both sides continue to suffer the consequences of the elusiveness of peace. In spite of what we may have heard, the problem in the Middle East is the occupation of Palestine. An occupation that has gone on for 40 years is the fundamental issue to be addressed, and until we address the illegal occupation of Palestine, we will not succeed in making progress in resolving this intractable issue. Clearly there is a disconnect between the quest for a peaceful solution to the conflict in the Middle East and the actual situation on the ground, including what is being done by the international community to address that situation.”

    2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source

36. “My delegation has always held the view that the Security Council should be more transparent and that issues such as the debate on the Middle East should be held in an open format so as to allow all relevant role-players, including the general membership of this Organization, the opportunity to address the Council on this conflict, which has plagued us for more than 60 years. A month ago we heard briefings by the Personal Representative to the Secretary-General, Mr. Robert Serry, and by Mr. John Holmes, the Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. Those briefings presented a bleak outlook on the peace process between Palestine and Israel, as well as on the humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. Sadly, that situation has not changed.”

    2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source

37. “Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General for having come to this meeting earlier and Mr. Lynn Pascoe for briefing the Security Council on this very important subject. My delegation aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later today by the Permanent Representative of Cuba on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Let me also commend you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting in the open format, which allows affected parties and the relevant regional groups to participate.”

    2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source

38. “My delegation therefore urges that future comprehensive reviews be used to consult with the wider United Nations membership. That would truly demonstrate the global nature of the counter-terrorism efforts of the United Nations and the fact that Member States are united. In conclusion, my delegation wishes Mr. Smith well, and we pledge our continued cooperation and support to him in the pursuit of his mandate.”

    2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source

39. “There have been attempts at joint visits and information exchange, but they have not produced the desired results. My delegation therefore calls on the Executive Director to make this a priority by ensuring that there is better coordination and that commonalities are emphasized, as opposed to accentuating differences of mandate. We have to rationalize resources and prevent duplication. It is also opportune for the Council to consider consolidating the mandates of its counter-terrorism subsidiary bodies. Continuing with separate mandates will only perpetuate duplication, waste resources and result in confusion on the part of Member States. It is important that the Council continue to provide direction regarding the activities of CTED, and the comprehensive reviews are a crucial part of that.”

    2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source

40. “We support CTED in its intention to strengthen its relations with regional organizations, as that is an absolute necessity. My delegation supports the fact that CTED will be participating actively in the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, as the Strategy represents the collective effort of the United Nations to address terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, as well as the conditions conducive to its spread. It would benefit both CTED and the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force if they embarked on coordinated actions. There is still no effective coordination among the expert bodies of the Council's counter-terrorism subsidiary bodies, despite many calls for such coordination.”

    2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source

41. “Smith has established a quality control unit and cross-cutting functional groups. We want to express our support, and we call on Mr. Smith to keep the Counter-Terrorism Committee up to date regarding the effectiveness of reorganization and whether it is delivering on the projected milestones. The facilitation of technical assistance will continue to be a key component of the CTED mandate. We support the intention of the Executive Director to closely match the needs of Member States with what can be offered by donors. We would, however, caution CTED not to fall into the trap of perpetuating a practice whereby donors continue to dictate and intended recipient Member States are passive participants in identifying their own needs, including the implementation of technical assistance.”

    2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source

42. “However, we are still concerned that there is an overemphasis on visits to developing countries. That overemphasis reinforces the perception that shortcomings in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) are prevalent only in certain countries, which is not true. This has to be corrected, and CTED's activities, including its travel plan, should reflect its guiding principles of cooperation, transparency and even-handedness. Mr. Smith stated in his briefing that he has identified consistency, technical assistance and communication as three specific priorities. These relate directly to the credibility of CTED. If the Directorate fails - or is perceived to be failing - in one of those areas, that will have a negative impact on its credibility. We note that Mr.”

    2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source

43. “Counter-terrorism is a collective effort that should be supported through CTED in order to put an end to terrorism. Consequently, it is gratifying that all Member States are being consulted when deciding on mandates such as that of CTED. CTED has to adopt a more tailored approach in its assessment of the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). It should be an approach that is aligned with the unique situations and capacities of Member States. That is a prominent feature of Mr. Smith's organizational plan, and it should be supported, as it is a departure from the one-size-fits-all approach that has characterized the work of CTED in the past. Interaction with Member States through less-formal visits will be less of a drain on CTED's resources and will also benefit CTED as a whole.”

    2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source

44. “We, too, wish to thank Mr. Mike Smith, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), for his informative briefing on his organizational plan. It is absolutely crucial that CTED assess the manner in which it has been executing its mandate and address problem areas. We note that CTED's organizational plan is ambitious in its objectives, and rightly so. But, before I comment on the CTED plan, I wish to say that it is indeed noteworthy that the Security Council is conducting an open debate on counter- terrorism. That approach should be welcomed. Counter-terrorism is not the sole preserve of the Council. In fact, it is the belief of my delegation that the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy will be even more strengthened if it can also benefit from the activities of CTED.”

    2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source

45. “In conclusion, South Africa supports the central and impartial role of UNAMA and its activities in leading the efforts of the international community. We support the need to strengthen UNAMA's coordination capacity to enable the Mission to make a significant difference on the ground. We call upon UNAMA to support the Government of Afghanistan in its preparations for the upcoming elections, to be held next year. We commend the Italian delegation on its good work as a lead nation on the issue of Afghanistan, and for preparing the draft resolution on the mandate of UNAMA. For our part, we will constructively work with our partners during the discussions on UNAMA's mandate renewal.”

    2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source

46. “South Africa reaffirms its support for the implementation of the Afghanistan Compact and the Afghanistan National Development Strategy, under the ownership of the Afghan people. We also commend the central role played by the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board in facilitating and monitoring the implementation of the Afghan Compact. We would like to stress the importance of regional cooperation as an effective means to promote security, governance and development in Afghanistan. In that context, my delegation welcomes the improved relations between Afghanistan and its neighbours, in particular Pakistan. We commend the resolve both countries have expressed to combat extremism and terrorism by further improving existing mechanisms for the exchange of information.”

    2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source

47. “While the country continues to face the problem of narcotics, we are pleased that counter-narcotics efforts have gained significant momentum since the last report. We applaud the Government of Afghanistan, supported by its international partners - in particular the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, for reaching agreement on priority actions to be taken on counter- narcotics efforts. We encourage them to fully implement the National Drug Control Strategy and to strengthen enforcement activities. We further encourage the Government of Afghanistan to improve its institutional capacity for service delivery and development in support of viable alternatives to poppy cultivation.”

    2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source

48. “For our part, we support a common approach that will integrate security, governance, the rule of law, human rights and social and economic development in the country. We also call for full respect for human rights in Afghanistan. The persistent threat to security posed by insurgent and terrorist activities is the main challenge to Afghanistan's nation-building efforts and stability. Paragraph 19 of the Secretary-General's report clearly illustrates the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, especially in recent months. In that context, we deplore any attempts to destabilize the country, in particular terrorist attacks on innocent civilians and children. The report of the Secretary-General once again mentions the challenges associated with the narcotics issue in Afghanistan.”

    2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source

49. “The serious challenges facing Afghanistan, which are detailed in the latest report of the Secretary-General, should not be underestimated. Among other things, those challenges include the high level of insurgent and terrorist activities, the alarming increase in the cultivation and production of opium, the widespread problem of corruption and the slow pace of social and economic development. We believe that the process that began with the Bonn Agreement, and which is continuing under the Afghanistan Compact, is largely on track and should further be improved. In that regard, South Africa is pleased that the Secretary-General acknowledges in his report the continuing engagement of the international community in Afghanistan.”

    2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source

50. “We join others in congratulating Mr. Kai Eide of Norway on his appointment as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We are confident that under his leadership the United Nations will continue to intensify its leading role in coordinating the efforts of the international community in support of the Government of Afghanistan. We also wish to thank Mr. J can-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for presenting the latest report (S/2008/ 159) of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan. Afghanistan has made some strides in the past few years, but it continues to face serious challenges. The Secretary-General's report describes the current state of affairs in the country in all its complexity.”

    2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source