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  1. “India, as one of the largest troop- and police-contributing countries, remains committed to supporting all efforts to enhance strategic communications in peacekeeping.”

    2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

  2. “When the Council crafts peacekeeping mandates, we need to keep that cardinal principle in our minds. We cannot let the bearers of the blue flag be put in harm’s way without providing them the resources necessary to tackle such threats. With that belief, in 2022 we have provided support of $310,000 for a strategic communication project aimed at enhancing the role of women in peace and political processes. Several quick-impact projects in southern Lebanon were funded by India and executed by the Indian battalion in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon in areas such as health, education, waste disposal and electricity. We also deployed veterinary officers in UNMISS, over and above our commitment in Mission areas where pastoral communities and livestock form the major basis of the community’s economic activities.”

    2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

  3. “Women peacekeepers have been instrumental in enhancing the impact of peacekeeping, be it in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Eighth, the need to address the insecurity of local populations caused by terrorist groups cannot be ignored. It is important that mission strategic communication be supplemented by measures aimed at improving the capacities of the security forces of a host State by providing them with adequate training and logistical support as well as building the resilience of the local population through peacebuilding efforts to improve their livelihoods and provide for their basic needs. I would like to conclude by saying that the safety and security of peacekeepers should be an utmost priority for all of us.”

    2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

  4. “Platforms such as UNITE Aware, which our delegation assisted the United Nations in implementing last year, are key enablers for strategic communication. That helps in the prioritization of needs and the direction of efforts. In 2021, India contributed $1.6 million towards the rolling out of the UNITE Aware platform as pilot projects across four peacekeeping missions. Seventh, the role of women peacekeepers cannot be overemphasized in the effective implementation of strategic communication. India takes pride in the fact that the first-ever all-women peacekeeping contingent was from India and stationed in Liberia and is remembered even to this day in that country.”

    2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

  5. “Fourth, the principles of peacekeeping, particularly the consent of the host State, should be fully respected. No strategic communication in any manner should try to encroach upon the sovereignty of the host State or undermine its interests. Trust and coordination between the mission and the host State is essential for success. Fifth, strategic communication should also sensitize the local population to the need for the safety of peacekeepers as well as accountability for crimes committed against them. At the mission level, concrete steps should be taken to ensure the safety and security of mission personnel, camps and infrastructures. Sixth, situational awareness empowers strategic communication.”

    2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

  6. “Second, the goals and objectives of missions’ strategic communications should clearly be defined in line with the mandate of peacekeeping missions. Extra-mandated communications can lead to confusion and friction with host State authorities. Further, the main objective of strategic communication should be to improve the understanding of mandates among local populations and enhance the safety and security of peacekeepers. Third, strategic communication should be uniform and harmonious across all platforms of communication as well as within all organs of the peacekeeping mission. A harmonious and coherent mission communication strategy helps peace operations to not only convey their message clearly but receive feedback from the population they serve and further improve mandate implementation.”

    2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

  7. “Since disinformation comes in multiple shades, targeted strategies for preparedness and response pertaining to various forms of disinformation need to be developed. Therefore, an effective communication strategy aimed at achieving those goals is sine qua non for peace operations. In that regard, allow me to submit the following eight observations. First, the starting step of an effective strategic communication of peace operations begins in the Security Council, with the drafting of comprehensible and implementable mandates. A mandate that lucidly delineates intent, minimizes ambiguity and correlates tasks and resources will go a long way towards clarifying mission purpose. The Council needs to avoid terminologies and formulations while crafting mission mandates that generate false hopes and expectations.”

    2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

  8. “The empirical data shows that while the situation pertaining to the protection of civilians in conflict zones has not improved, attacks on peacekeepers have increased manyfold, leading to an exponential growth in fatalities. Indeed, one third of all malicious activities against peacekeepers have taken place in the past decade alone. It is therefore inevitable that peacekeeping missions should address those issues by engaging local communities, building trust and helping them understand what peacekeepers can do for them and what they cannot, including explaining the responsibilities that primarily lie with the host State. We believe that a flow of authentic information is crucial to addressing misinformation. Communication through the right messengers is also critical.”

    2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

  9. “There have been growing misinformation and disinformation campaigns adversely affecting the activities of missions and putting lives of peacekeepers in danger. There are also misplaced expectations among local communities about peacekeepers and regarding the mandate to protect civilians. Such misunderstandings are further aggravated by the use of ambiguous terminology such as “robust mandate”, “robust posture” or even “offensive posture” in the peacekeeping mandate resolutions of the Security Council, creating room for speculative and arbitrary interpretations of those mandates. Besides, missions with so-called robust mandates have become the targets of terrorist and armed groups.”

    2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

  10. “United Nations peacekeeping operations have, over the years, evolved to become multidimensional missions, operating in difficult security environments, particularly in Africa. Peacekeeping operations are increasingly called upon not only to maintain peace and security but also to facilitate political processes, protect civilians, disarm combatants, support elections, protect and promote human rights and restore the rule of law. The expansion of terrorist groups in Africa has added another challenging dimension to the already complex peacekeeping matrix. In recent years, peacekeeping has been facing another new challenge mounted by inimical forces and terrorist groups, which are increasingly using information technology to target blue helmets.”

    2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

  11. “On behalf of my delegation, I offer tribute to all the men and women in United Nations peacekeeping operations who continue to defend peace through their professionalism, dedication and courage and to those who have made the supreme sacrifice in serving the cause of peace. India has been a pioneer in United Nations peacekeeping since its inception, having deployed more than a quarter of a million troops, in as many as 49 United Nations peacekeeping missions. In keeping with this tradition, we have today more than 5,500 personnel deployed across nine missions. Serving under the blue flag, 175 gallant Indian soldiers have made the supreme sacrifice, the largest number among troop- contributing countries.”

    2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

  12. “Let me begin by congratulating Brazil for assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. I also convey our appreciation to His Excellency Ambassador Carlos Alberto Franco França, Foreign Minister of Brazil, for presiding over today’s open debate on the important and pertinent issue of strategic communications in peacekeeping operations. I thank Secretary-General António Guterres for his valuable remarks. I also thank the Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Lieutenant General Marcos De Sá Affonso Da Costa, and the Director of Research, International Peace Institute, Ms. Jenna Russo, for their respective briefings.”

    2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

  13. “The international community has to back its words with deeds. The resolution is a useful addition to the legal framework to deal with the scourge of terrorism.”

    2014-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7272 (2014) · source

  14. “We in India remain concerned about the foreign terrorist fighters phenomenon and its impact on security of countries internationally. We believe that it is important to address this challenge in the larger context of terrorism and are taking such steps as are necessary to deal with it. Just yesterday, the Global Counterterrorism Forum adopted the Hague-Marrakech Memorandum on Good Practices for a More Effective Response to the Foreign Terrorist Fighters Phenomenon. Resolution 2178 (2014), which the Security Council has adopted today, is far-reaching. It should provide a framework for collective and individual action to address the menace of foreign terrorist fighters, setting out a permanent obligation for all Member States. We hope it will be followed up and effectively implemented.”

    2014-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7272 (2014) · source

  15. “In addition, given various facets of the foreign terrorist fighters challenge, including its transnational nature, and the fact that no country is isolated from this threat, robust international cooperation with clear operational modalities - including for information-sharing, tracking travel routes, recruitment networks, communication methods and financing channels is an imperative that we all need to pursue with focus and vigour. It is also necessary for States to ensure that their territories are not used to indoctrinate, train, equip and finance the terrorists. We also need to work both individually and collectively to challenge and repudiate the terrorist narrative. We condemn terrorism and believe that no cause or grievance can justify taking recourse to terrorism.”

    2014-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7272 (2014) · source

  16. “Internationally, the emerging dimensions of the foreign terrorist fighters threat also give acute relevance to the global agenda on countering terrorism, as universally agreed under the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy of 2006 and its review held earlier this year. More than anything else, they underscore the need for a comprehensive international normative framework to combat terrorism. We feel that the time is ripe for us to make expeditious progress and conclude the draft Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism that we piloted in 1996. We cannot permit ourselves the luxury of endless theoretical debate. The price we will pay for procrastination will be in human lives. The General Assembly needs to come to a consensus agreement on a comprehensive convention to outlaw international terrorism.”

    2014-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7272 (2014) · source

  17. “The foreign terrorist fighters phenomenon is a manifestation of international terrorism's growing threat to international peace and security. It is evidence that the terrorism supply chain, including radicalization, recruitment, financing, planning and communication, is global. The resilience and evolution of the threat also underscore the fact, as we have maintained and advocated all along, that we must eschew segmented and partial approaches. In addition to responding to specific aspects of the foreign terrorist fighters phenomenon globally, we need to comprehensively address the twin challenges of the sophisticated worldwide economic and operational infrastructure of terrorism, and interlinkages among the global terror networks.”

    2014-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7272 (2014) · source

  18. “We would like to thank you, Madam President, for organizing this open debate. It not only allows us to focus on the multidimensional and evolving threat from the foreign terrorist fighters; it also underscores the need to correctly contextualize the problem and build the right narrative in order to ensure sustained focus to address this challenge. It must be mentioned that while the current intensity of focus on foreign terrorist fighters, including in resolution 2178 (2014), is rather recent, the threat itself is of some vintage. Foreign terrorist fighters are only one facet of the broader challenge of international terrorism. Nevertheless, it is one that needs to be addressed, and the Security Council is to be commended for establishing a new legal and normative framework for doing so.”

    2014-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7272 (2014) · source

  19. “This is essential both for the Council's credibility and for the continued confidence of the international community in this institution. It is our sincere expectation that these ideas will be pursued by Council members so that the views expressed by the wider United Nations membership find resonance in the Council's work and working methods.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

  20. “The Council should also concentrate its time and efforts on dealing with issues concerning its primary responsibility concerning international peace and security, as mandated by the Charter of the United Nations, rather than encroaching upon the mandate of the General Assembly and other United Nations organs. Seventh, before mandating measures under Chapter VII of the Charter, the Council should first make serious efforts for the pacific settlement of disputes through measures under Chapter VI. In conclusion, let me reiterate India's considered view that genuine reform of the working methods of the Security Council requires comprehensive reform in the membership of the Council, with expansion in both permanent and non-permanent categories, and not only improvement in its working procedures.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

  21. “Fifth, non-members should be given systematic access to subsidiary bodies of the Security Council, including the right to participate. Furthermore, the participation of troop- and police-contributing countries in decision-making concerning peacekeeping operations must cover the establishment, conduct, review and termination of peacekeeping operations, including the extension and change of mandates, as well as for specific operational issues. Sixth, there is a need to ensure more informative annual Security Council reporting to the General Assembly.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

  22. “First, the Council should amend its procedures so that items do not permanently remain on its agenda. Second, the reporting cycle should be practical and results-oriented, so that issues do not come up for consideration simply as a matter of routine, putting pressure on the limited time the Council has at its disposal. Third, Articles 31 and 32 of the Charter must be fully implemented through consultations with non-Security Council members on a regular basis, especially members with a special interest in the substantive matter under consideration by the Council. There is a need to strengthen the trend of meeting more often in public, including through holding public briefings and debates. Fourth, penholders should allow greater and systematic participation of elected members as co-penholders.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

  23. “We strongly believe that real improvements in the working methods need change in both processes and approach, which requires a reform in the composition of the Council. The most important change required in the working methods is to make them transparent and inclusive. The Security Council needs to increase access to documentation and information and curb the tendency to hold closed meetings that have no records. Even worse is the practice oftaking decisions among the five permanent members to the exclusion of other Council members, as was seen just last month on an important issue of international peace and security. During the past few years, my delegation has strongly supported efforts within the Informal Working Group aimed at improvements in the Council's working methods. I will offer a few specific suggestions in that regard.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

  24. “Let me start by quoting the famous writer and poet Victor Hugo, who said, "There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come". The reform of the Security Council in tune with contemporary realities is an idea whose time has come. The permanent members of the Council must recognize, not only individually but also collectively, that the Council must be reformed to make it reflect the contemporary realities of the international system. It is self-evident that the expansion of the Security Council to reflect contemporary geopolitical realities would improve its representative character and grant greater legitimacy and credibility to its decisions. Also, the improvement of the Council's working methods would enhance its effectiveness and efficiency.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

  25. “It is a matter of regret that so far very little has been done to achieve either of those mandates. As the primary organ of the United Nations system for the maintenance of international peace and security, the working methods of the Council are ofinterest to the entire international community, and not only to Council members or the permanent members. As your concept paper has rightly mentioned, Mr. President, issues of transparency and interaction with non-members of the Council, troop- and police-contributing countries and relevant United Nation bodies are important for the overall efficiency of the Council and urgently need to be addressed. I would like to briefly share India's perspective on how the Security Council could improve on its performance.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

  26. “Let me, at the outset, thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on the working methods of the Security Council. I also thank your delegation for authoring the concept paper (S/20l3/6l3, annex), which gives a perspective on the various issues being discussed under the broad rubric of working methods. I would also like to put on record our deep appreciation of Ambassador Maria Cristina Perceval's stewardship of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions during the year 2013. In the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1), Heads of State and Government supported an early reform of the Security Council and recommended that the Council should continue to adapt its working methods to the exigencies and imperatives of a vastly altered global order.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

  27. “We now welcome the appointment of Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi as the new Special Envoy and urge all sides, Syrian and foreign, to cooperate with him in good faith so that the Syrian crisis can be resolved without any further bloodshed.”

    2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source

  28. “India firmly believes that it is critical for the United Nations to remain strongly engaged with the Syrian parties and other actors in the search for a way forward. Unilateral action of any kind will not resolve the crisis. It will only exacerbate the problem and cause greater instability and violence, even beyond Syria's borders. We also believe that the leadership of Syria is for Syrians to decide through a democratic process. The task of the international community, anchored in the United Nations, is to assist the Syrian parties in that process. India has consistently called for and supported international efforts to assist the Syrian parties in resolving the crisis and bringing about peace through dialogue and political processes. Accordingly, we strongly supported the efforts of Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan.”

    2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source

  29. “Any further militarization of the conflict will not only make it more difficult to reach a political solution, but also exacerbate the humanitarian situation. In that connection, any militarization of the humanitarian situation will worsen the security situation and the humanitarian conditions for millions of Syrians; it must therefore be avoided. In order to assist the Syrian parties, change their course and address the crisis through political dialogue, it is important that all parties, inside and outside Syria, fully abide by their obligations under resolutions 2042 (2012) and 2043 (2012). The parties must be prevailed upon to implement the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the final communique issued on 30 June in Geneva.”

    2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source

  30. “We call upon all parties, Syrian as well as foreign, to dissociate themselves from terrorist groups and ensure that no space or justification is provided for terrorist acts. Under the prevailing circumstances in Syria, there is an urgent need for the international community to close ranks and send a united message to the Syrian parties to renounce their military approach and resolve the crisis through an inclusive, Syrian-led political process. There is no other way to bring about a sustained cessation of violence in all its forms by all parties. That is also the only way to end human rights violations and create an atmosphere conducive to the safe and unhindered delivery of urgently needed humanitarian assistance.”

    2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source

  31. “It is unfortunate that neither side to the Syrian conflict has implemented its obligations under the six-point plan, which was endorsed by resolutions 2042 (2012) and 2043 (2012). The conflict has become increasingly more militarized and has been exploited by well-known terrorist groups. A number of terrorist acts have been committed against State institutions and public infrastructure. There have been gross violations of human rights by all sides. Unfortunately, the Syrian parties, instead of seriously commencing a Syrian-led political process, have pursued a military approach to realize their objectives. We strongly condemn all violence and violations of human rights irrespective of who their perpetrators are. We also condemn in the strongest possible terms the terrorist acts that have been and continue to be committed in Syria.”

    2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source

  32. “At the outset, let me thank the Deputy Secretary-General, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Ministers from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Colombia, France, Morocco, Togo and the United Kingdom for their participation in today's meeting and for their statements. Since the beginning of the crisis in Syria, in March 2011, the situation has steadily deteriorated. More than 2.5 millionpeople are inneed ofhumanitarian assistance, more than 1 million are internally displaced and more than 200,000 are refugees. The continuing military operations by all sides have prevented the timely and adequate delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need. Efforts by the international community have so far failed to address the crisis, which is increasingly affecting the region as a whole.”

    2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source

  33. “At the same time, we urge both Tribunals to take all necessary measures to keep the trial and appeal schedules on track. That will pave the way for successful trials of the remaining accused and a smooth implementation of an efficient Residual Mechanism.”

    2012-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6782 (2012) · source

  34. “Some of them have been living in safe houses in Arusha for the last five years. This is an important humanitarian issue and needs careful consideration. We welcome the cooperation extended by all States concerned with the Tribunals, which is vital to ensure fulfilment of the Tribunals' mandates as well as their successful implementation of their completion strategy. We appreciate Serbia's sustained efforts in that regard and request other States to continue to extend effective cooperation, so that the remaining fugitives can be located soon and surrendered to the Tribunals so as to end impunity. In conclusion, we believe that the two Tribunals have admirably implemented their mandates. We believe that the support of the Security Council is crucial at this critical juncture in the life of the Tribunals.”

    2012-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6782 (2012) · source

  35. “We have listened very carefully to the concerns raised by the Presidents of the Tribunals about their ability to keep up with their work while adhering to the expected timelines until the close of business. The Judges have pointed out that trials and appeals continue to be affected by staffing shortages and the loss of highly efficient staff members. We share their concerns, especially on the need for retaining adequate and experienced staff. Careful consideration should be given to the Judges' suggestions on how to address those challenges. This is a practical issue that requires pragmatic and innovative solutions. We stand ready to work with other members of the Council to solve the problem. The Judges have also raised the issue of relocation of those people who have been acquitted or have already served their sentences.”

    2012-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6782 (2012) · source

  36. “We are happy to note that the ICTR has completed work at the trial level on 83 of 93 accused, while nine remain at large. All the trials are on track and will be completed by the end of the year. We commend the efforts of the Prosecutors to undertake outreach initiatives, including training aimed at strengthening the capacity of national systems to handle referred cases effectively, thereby preserving the Tribunals' legacy. We also note with satisfaction the progress made in implementing the Residual Mechanism. Any functional, operational or institutional issue that may arise in the implementation of the completion strategy or the Residual Mechanism should be addressed by the Council, in consultation with its Informal Working Group on International Tribunals. It is critical that the Tribunals finish their work on time.”

    2012-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6782 (2012) · source

  37. “We are happy to see that the Council's recommendations, including those on hiring and retaining qualified interns, made during the previous reporting period (see S/PV.6678), have brought tangible results and helped the Tribunals progress faster towards implementing a completion strategy and launching the Residual Mechanism. We appreciate the fact that Judge Meron has undertaken a variety of reforms to improve the functioning of various sections of the Tribunal. As a result, the trials of Mladie, HadZie and Karadiie have gone forward many months ahead of their expected schedules. Similarly, appeals in some cases have been advanced significantly ahead of schedule. This is a very positive sign and we congratulate Judge Meron on a welcome development.”

    2012-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6782 (2012) · source

  38. “Let me at the outset congratulate Judge Meron on his assumption of the presidency of the Residual Mechanism, in addition to his continuing presidency of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). I would also like to congratulate Judge J oensen on assuming the presidency of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). We have listened carefully to their presentations and assessments of the work of the Tribunals. We also appreciate the two Prosecutors' briefings. India welcomes the progress made by the Tribunals in expediting their work. We are reassured by the opinion of Judges Meron and Joensen that the preparations for implementing the Residual Mechanism are on track, and we have noted that the Arusha Branch of the Residual Mechanism will begin its work on 1 July.”

    2012-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6782 (2012) · source

  39. “All those responsible for committing crimes covered under the Rome Statute should be held accountable, irrespective of which side of the conflict they may belong to. Political or other non-judicial considerations should not exonerate anybody from prosecution for the crimes committed. Last but not least, it is also important to ensure that all actions by the ICC Prosecutor fall strictly within the ambit of resolution 1970 (2011), particularly paragraph 6, which concerns States that are not parties to the Rome Statute.”

    2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source

  40. “The international community, including the Security Council and the ICC, should fully assist the Libyan people and authorities in this process. An inclusive, broad-based political process anchored in State sovereignty is the only way to achieve national reconciliation and overcome the multitude of problems that Libya is facing in the post-conflict phase. Under these circumstances, we expect that the ICC Prosecutor will carry out a thorough and impartial investigation into all alleged crimes by all parties to the conflict in Libya. The Prosecutor must not be influenced by non-judicial considerations and must focus his attention solely on prosecution, without diversions due to extraneous considerations.”

    2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source

  41. “At the outset, I would like to thank the Prosecutor, Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, for his briefing today. We have also taken note of his third report to the Security Council pursuant to paragraph 7 of resolution 1970 (2011). India is not a signatory to the Rome Statute, and we have stated our views on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on several occasions. I will not repeat those well-known views. The situation in Libya has changed significantly since the Prosecutor's previous report and briefing (see S/PV.6647) to the Security Council. The Libyan people are engaged in addressing the consequences of the conflict and building new institutions to meet their democratic aspirations. Meanwhile, the proliferation of weapons has emerged as a major problem posing a threat to stability in Libya and the larger region.”

    2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source

  42. “We would therefore urge the leadership of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the international community to persevere in spite of the problems encountered. In conclusion, I would like to highly commend the work being done by High Representative Inzko in assisting the people and leadership of Bosnia and Herzegovina in their nation-building endeavours. We fully support his efforts.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

  43. “It is never easy to build a multi-ethnic, multilingual, multicultural and multi- religious country. The problems discussed in the High Representative's report and briefing are those bound to be encountered on the path of building a nation inhabited by people of different faiths, ethnicities and languages. Our own experience over the last six decades has convinced us that, although the path towards building such a nation is long and arduous, the fruits are well worth the efforts. Resolving the problems facing the Bosnian peoples therefore calls for patience, determination and mutual accommodation. Unilateral actions, mutual suspicion, rhetorical statements and violation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace will only vitiate the political and social atmosphere and delay the achievement of the peoples' goals.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

  44. “We hope that the Bosnian parties will, in the spirit of compromise and maturity, continue their commitment to addressing fiscal problems so that the current trend of deteriorating economic prospects is reversed and the country returns to the path of high growth of the pre-recession years. Through their continued presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the European Union and NATO military missions have played an important role by ensuring the safety and security of the country's citizens, even when the political situation has been tense. We commend those efforts. As we have said in previous Security Council meetings, Bosnia and Herzegovina is a novel experiment in building a new nation from the rubble of a civil war that the peoples of the former Yugoslavia had to endure in the 19905.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

  45. “We have noted that none of the outstanding items among the five objectives and two conditions necessary for the closure of the Office of the High Representative has been fulfilled so far. However, we are glad that the 9 March agreement on State property and defence property has the potential for an acceptable and sustainable resolution of the issue of the apportionment of property that will meet two of the five objectives and two conditions. In addition, progress in the ongoing discussion on the future of supervision of Brcko can help to meet another of the five objectives.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

  46. “It is also commendable that progress was achieved on a global fiscal framework and that two key European Union-related laws on State aid and the census were adopted. The agreement on unblocking the State-owned electricity transmission company was also a welcome development. The joint declaration of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia on cooperation to protect and promote the rights of refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons should serve as an important confidence-building measure. Such cooperation will not only promote regional cooperation but also facilitate those countries' common aspirations for Euro-Atlantic integration.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

  47. “At the outset, I would like to welcome High Representative Valentin Inzko to the Council and to thank him for his comprehensive briefing and for the report on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see S/2012/307). It is a matter of satisfaction that there were positive political developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the reporting period. The parties reached a broad agreement that facilitated the formation of a new Council of Ministers after nearly 15 months of stalemate following the October 2010 elections. The Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina has been meeting regularly and has taken a number of foreign policy decisions that should promote the country's eventual Euro-Atlantic integration.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

  48. “To that end, leaders on both sides should exercise their leadership in such a manner as to reduce tension and promote a climate conducive to dialogue and mutual understanding.”

    2012-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6769 (2012) · source

  49. “We also welcome the adoption of the law by the Albanian Parliament to facilitate cooperation with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, especially the agreement on the Special Investigative Task Force, led by Mr. Williamson, allowing the Task Force to fully implement its mandate. In conclusion, we encourage UNMIK to continue to implement its mandate in a status-neutral manner, in strict accordance with resolution 1244 (1999) and other relevant decisions of the Security Council. That will help us to realize the hope of the Secretary-General that the trend of tension and confrontation that has become discernible in the past year will gradually subside and that the positive trends of dialogue will be strengthened.”

    2012-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6769 (2012) · source

  50. “We urge UNMIK to continue to prioritize adequate protection of Serbian religious and cultural heritage in Kosovo, particularly in view of the significant resistance that has been noted in the Kosovo Albanian population against legislative measures and their implementation aiming at the protection of Serb cultural and religious sites and the gap between the commitments made by the Kosovo authorities in that area and their implementation. With respect to the rule of law, UNMIK should continue to provide document certification services of a civil nature and to facilitate the interaction of the Kosovo authorities with INTERPOL and other organizations. UNMIK should also remain engaged in the missing persons issue and other confidence- building measures between the communities.”

    2012-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6769 (2012) · source