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  1. “It is therefore urgent that the stakeholders engage in genuine dialogue in an effort to address the current challenges in completing the appoinments to the Council and that the elections be held as soon as possible. We welcome the relatively stable security situation that has prevailed in Haiti during the reporting period. We note with satisfaction that the Haitian authorities, supported by MINUSTAH through its Operation Sunrise, have brought to an end the illicit activities of former members of the Haitian armed forces and young recruits, who had illegally occupied a number of sites throughout the country. The strengthening and capacity-building of the Haitian National Police is critical in ensuring stability in Haiti and in laying a firm basis for the drawdown and larger withdrawal of MINUSTAH.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

  2. “It is particularly impressive that with seven of the 22 cabinet positions filled by women, Haiti is setting an excellent example, and in very practical terms, of giving effect to resolution 1325 (2000) on the role of women in peace and security. Those achievements are significant in the context of the many challenges that Haiti continues to face. It is important that we support Haiti in consolidating the gains made, especially in strengthening its institutions. My delegation remains concerned over the challenges preventing the formation of the Permanent Electoral Council, especially as this problem has delayed the long- awaited legislative, municipal and local elections.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

  3. “Mr. President, South Africa congratulates the delegation of Guatemala on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the very first time. We are particularly pleased to see you, Mr. Caballeros, presiding over today's meeting. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his briefing and report on the activities of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) during the last six months (S/2012/678). Haiti continues to make significant progress since its emergence from conflict and the devastating earthquake of January 2010. It is encouraging to note that during the current reporting period a number of significant political milestones were achieved. Those developments bode well for the strengthening of governance and the rule of law institutions.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

  4. “South Africa stresses that given the magnitude of these challenges, acomprehensive strategy incorporating security, humanitarian efforts, good governance and socio-economic development is required. In this regard, we wish to underscore the central role of UNAMA in supporting the Government of Afghanistan and coordinating international assistance to the country. The continued role played by bilateral and multilateral partners remains indispensable.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  5. “The upcoming Tokyo conference will therefore be important in consolidating global support for Afghanistan's development and long-term economic sustainability, and also in ensuring that the gains registered over the past 10 years are not reversed. We note that Afghanistan will present a comprehensive action plan on self-reliance on their national priority programmes at that meeting. That is commendable and it affirms the Afghan ownership of its own development. In conclusion, we wish to stress that national ownership and leadership is crucial to achieving political, security and socio-economic progress in Afghanistan. For its part, the international community should continue its supportive role in the country's move from conflict to stability and prosperity.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  6. “Those initiatives were bolstered by the recently held Heart of Asia ministerial conference in Kabul. The upcoming Delhi conference, which will focus on investment, is also a welcome initiative. There can be no doubt that there is an inextricable link between development and security in Afghanistan. The socio-economic and humanitarian challenges confronted by Afghanistan are significant. It is therefore important that, despite the financial situation facing the international community, we should continue our support to the Government and people of Afghanistan, in line with the commitments of the Bonn Conference in the area of direct financial support, and towards the country's long-term economic growth.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  7. “In that regard, we welcome the fact that the surge target strength of the Afghan National Police and the Afghan National Army is ahead of their 2012 targets. We note the timeline for the international military drawdown and the commitment for a post-ISAF mission to conduct training and development of the Afghan security services, announced at the NATO Chicago Summit. Security in Afghanistan at a national level should continue to be reinforced by efforts at a regional level to consolidate peace, stability and development. We therefore welcome the political dialogue and cooperation between Afghanistan and its neighbours during the reporting period. There has been significant bilateral contact between Afghanistan and the countries of the region, which has resulted in strengthened economic, political, security and socio-cultural links.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  8. “In that regard, we are reminded that in its presidential statement on justice and the rule of law (S/PRST/2012/l), adopted on 19 January, the Security Council reiterated its call to all parties to armed conflict to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law and to take all required steps to protect civilians. We are concerned by recent developments that again witnessed increased tensions between members of the local communities and the ISAF. We call on the ISAF to undertake efforts to mitigate the loss of civilian life and ensure respect for the cultural and religious heritage of the population. Ensuring the long-term protection of civilians requires building national institutions in the area of the rule of law, justice and security sector reform.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  9. “Civilian casualties resulting from International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) air-strikes, as well as anti-Government use of improvised explosive devices, remain a concern. We wish to underline that all the armed elements operating in Afghanistan have the responsibility for ensuring that unarmed civilians are protected. A failure by both State and non-State actors to uphold that responsibility should not go unpunished. The Secretary-General, in his ninth report on the protection of civilians (S/2012/376), underlined the importance of accountability.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  10. “We welcome the legal and legislative framework that is currently being put in place to ensure fair, transparent and inclusive presidential elections in 2014. While those processes are commendable, those efforts should not detract attention away from crucial contemporary challenges. My delegation is concerned about the incidents of violence directed against women and the challenges that women continue to face in the economic, social and cultural spheres. In spite of the decrease in security incidents and civilian casualties during the reporting period, there has been a rise of targeted killings of civilians, including children, and an ongoing campaign of violence directed at schools and educators. Those acts should be condemned.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  11. “Clearly, there can be no military solution to the conflict there. We therefore welcome the Afghan Government's persistent initiatives to engage with the armed opposition and the continued calls by President Karzai for the armed opposition to lay down their arms. In that regard, we welcome the appointment of Salahuddin Rabbani as Chair of the High Peace Council and his stated objective of improving the inclusiveness of the Council. We were optimistic at attempts to foster peace and reconciliation by the engagement of all parties. It is pivotal for the long-term stability of Afghanistan that all political role-players overcome their differences and commit to national reconciliation and a political solution.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  12. “South Africa thanks the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Herve Ladsous, for introducing the quarterly report of the Secretary-General on Afghanistan (S/2012/462). We also thank the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Mr. Yuri Fedotov, for his briefing. We welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan in this debate and thank him for sharing the views of his delegation. In assessing the situation in Afghanistan over the past three months, it is clear that while some progress has been made, particularly towards strengthening Afghan leadership and ownership, there have been setbacks that undermine the progress achieved. We wish to reiterate that political dialogue and reconciliation are critical for ensuring sustainable peace in Afghanistan.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  13. “As a consequence, those brave men and women come face to face with life-threatening situations and put their lives at risk so that others may be saved. We therefore pay tribute to those fallen peacekeepers.”

    2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source

  14. “The importance of early-warning systems and cooperation with host Government security forces was further highlighted in the case of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan. Lastly, the need for United Nations missions to invest in building national security in order to avoid a security vacuum upon their withdrawal was also amplified as an important contribution to the protection of civilians. It is important that, in its future deliberations, the Council consider those and other challenges highlighted by the Force Commanders today. More important, we must consider most carefully the recommendations that emanate from their briefings. In conclusion, we recognize that United Nations peacekeepers are often sent to some of the world's most dangerous and unstable environments.”

    2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source

  15. “It is also necessary to ensure adequate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for peacekeeping operations, and that the Council is sufficiently aware of the resource and field support implications of its decisions. Many of those issues were highlighted in the briefings that we received today from the Force Commanders. The high expectations that come with United Nations peacekeeping deployments were sufficiently stressed, as was the need for greater standardization. Also highlighted was the need for sufficient resources and a good and cooperative working relationship with the host Government. We listened, with great interest, to how peacekeepers could play a practical role as peacebuilders, as illustrated in the case of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for example.”

    2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source

  16. “We should also not miss this opportunity to reflect on issues that are pertinent to, and impact upon, troops on the ground. Among others, such issues include our ability to optimally leverage the security umbrella provided by peacekeeping operations in the field in order to find political solutions to conflicts. The Council must adopt coherent and comprehensive strategies that effectively translate peacekeeping operation mandates into clear, credible and achievable outcomes. In addition, it is necessary to ensure that operations are sufficiently matched with appropriate resources, and that the United Nations is adequately prepared and capable of timely deployment at the desired operational strength and capacity.”

    2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source

  17. “Needless to say, we must safeguard the military component from being overstretched and burdened with tasks that are not normally within their military ambit. The Council also has a particularly important role, throughout a mission's life, to support efforts to improve cooperation and coordination with regional and subregional organizations and other partners. The African Union and the United Nations have been working closely together in Darfur and Somalia, which is a clear manifestation of innovative and smart partnerships. As the Secretary-General put it earlier this year at the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, such partnerships help give United Nations peacekeeping the flexibility that it needs to address today's wide-ranging challenges to international peace and security.”

    2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source

  18. “We therefore welcome this opportunity for the Council to hear directly from the leadership in the field, and would urge that such a practice, now being held for the third consecutive year, become an institutionalized and annual practice of the Council. From the briefings that we have received, we recognize the imperative for us in the Council, together with the United Nations political and military leadership on the ground, to be continuously seized with mobilizing and maintaining the political support of all stakeholders in a post-conflict situation. While peacekeepers must preserve the window of stability that has been secured through a peace agreement, we note the additional challenges that they must endure in balancing operational effectiveness with political and developmental coherence.”

    2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source

  19. “Therefore, the expectations of the military in such cases are, indeed, high. While recognizing that, we must remain cognizant thatpeacekeeping is only a supportive mechanism, not an alternative to political strategies adopted by the Council to address post-conflict situations. Therefore, while peacekeeping missions, of which the military aspect is but one component, are being made to take on complex and multidimensional tasks, there remains a tendency to associate most tasks of the peacekeeping mission with the military component. We must be mindful of such pitfalls and ensure that multidimensional peacekeeping operations live up to what they are designed for, that is, an integrated, cohesive and coordinated unit that is able to meet the common objective mandated for it by the Council.”

    2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source

  20. “We wish tojoin others in thanking Under-Secretary-General Ladsous, as well as the Force Commanders present with us today, for their respective briefings. The themes that were identified for today's meeting clearly reflect the diverse challenges that confront modern United Nations peacekeeping operations. We always speak of United Nations peacekeeping as the flagship activity of the United Nations - and rightfully so. We therefore find it very appropriate for the Council to set aside time each year for an exchange of views with the heads of the military components of United Nations-mandated peacekeeping missions. We know that peacekeepers are often the first United Nations presence on the ground to bolster post-conflict situations, in most cases following delicate and fragile peace agreements.”

    2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source

  21. “South Africa remains dedicated to its task as a member of the Security Council to support Bosnia and Herzegovina in those efforts.”

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

  22. “We call on the Government to make resources available to the bodies authorized to carry out that task. My delegation reiterates that reconciliation is jeopardized by provocative, divisive and nationalistic rhetoric and by actions aimed at undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Bosnian State and the authority of the High Representative. We call on all parties to refrain from actions that will further undermine State institutions and prolong the current tensions. In conclusion, my delegation wishes to encourage all parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina to recommit themselves to the full implementation of their obligations under the peace accords and agreements. Political will is essential in moving forward the process of long-term peace, stability and reconciliation.”

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

  23. “No considerable progress can be made in establishing lasting peace and stability without constructive dialogue among the many ethnic groups and entities, as well as between the various Bosnian structures and the High Representative. It is only through political dialogue that it will be possible to resolve outstanding issues, such as the reform of the 12-33985 Constitution and the adoption of the country's 2012 budget. A decision should also be made on whether the Office of the High Representative should be closed as soon as the outstanding objectives and conditions set by the PIC Steering Board are met. Reconciliation should be the ultimate aim of continued dialogue. An essential aspect for reconciliation is a commitment by all parties to fight impunity by bringing to justice those accused of committing war crimes.”

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

  24. “The political leadership and the international presence should remain focused on recognizing the balance contained in the Dayton Peace Agreement and the subsequent political structures, and exert all efforts to ensure that this balance is respected and maintained. My delegation has noted the adoption of the 2011 budget at the end of last year and encourages all parties to compromise and focus on adopting a budget for 2012 without delay, in order for the country to be able to begin to respond to economic challenges, including poor growth prospects and high unemployment. We are reminded of the fact that the Dayton Peace Agreement should be replaced by a permanent constitution in Bosnia and Herzegovina. All parties should commit to constitutional reform, the purpose of which is to establish strong and representative State structures.”

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

  25. “Those are positive developments towards addressing two of the outstanding objectives of the 5+2 agenda established by the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) Steering Board. We are hopeful that those important agreements will allow the country to focus on fulfilling the remaining obligations of the 5+2 agenda. In that regard, my delegation calls on all sides to actively engage in the completion of the process, which would result in the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina gaining full responsibility for their country. It is our view that peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina is dependent upon a number of elements. It is imperative that all parties respect the rule of law and the legal instruments that underpin the political structures in the country.”

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

  26. “South Africa welcomes Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, to the Security Council once again, and we thank him for his comprehensive briefing. We congratulate Bosnia and Herzegovina on the upcoming twentieth anniversary of its membership in the United Nations. 12-33985 We have seen notable progress during the reporting period, which we hope will bode well in resolving outstanding issues in Bosnia and Herzegovina. South Africa is pleased that, after 16 months without a Government, the Council of Ministers was appointed by the House of Representatives on 10 February. We also welcome the signing of the agreement on 9 March on defence and State property.”

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

  27. “It is equally important that all members of the international community give the resolution and the Arman proposal the chance to succeed, and uphold and respect the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. In conclusion, we reiterate that the current developments in the Arab world undoubtedly have a bearing on the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the broader Arab-Israeli conflict. In attempting to resolve and address the challenges in the Middle East, we should not lose sight of our efforts aimed at a holistic resolution to the Middle East crisis, including the Israeli-Palestinian, -Lebanese and -Syrian tracks.”

    2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source

  28. “We welcome the news that the advance team has been able to visit key hotspots of the conflict, including Horns, and that they have observed calm and a halt to major hostilities. The deployment of the advance team has already proved to be a calming influence, as Violence has decreased during their presence. That marked decrease in violence should now be sustained. The deployment of UNSMIS will be important to ensure that the six-point proposal of Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan is implemented, and will likewise play a crucial role with regard to the goal of ensuring that all sides commit to a peaceful dialogue in order to promote an all-inclusive process of negotiations that leads to a political outcome that responds to the legitimate aspirations of all Syrian people.”

    2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source

  29. “It has stated that, over the past year, 20 Palestinian and 5 Israeli children were killed, and another 448 Palestinian and 2 Israeli children were injured because of the fighting. As the Council has shown commitment in addressing issues related to children in armed conflict, perhaps we should consider including that matter on the agenda of the Working Group of the Security Council on Children and Armed Conflict. Finally, regarding the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, South Africa welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2043 (2012) by the Council, providing for the deployment of the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS). We urge all sides to ensure the effective operation of UNSMIS by facilitating its work and guaranteeing the safety of its personnel.”

    2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source

  30. “Since then, the situation has not improved. We look forward to receiving further briefings from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs regarding the situation. The recent escalation of tensions in Gaza is of particular concern. Its impact on the children of both sides should be underscored. On 12 March, UNICEF issued a statement in which it expressed deep concern about the impact on children of the recent escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip and Israel. A rocket fired into Israel last month hit a school, which, fortunately, was empty. The Israeli attacks into Gaza have left some children not as fortunate. UNICEF has reported on the death and injury of Palestinian children as a result of those attacks.”

    2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source

  31. “What is of concern, however, is that despite attempts to resuscitate the negotiations, the prospect for direct talks seems low, as the Israeli Government continues with its actions that militate against a peaceful resolution of the conflict. Aside from the ongoing illegal settlement construction, it persists with home demolitions, illegal excavations of religious sites and restrictions on access and movement on the Palestinian people, while also maintaining its hold on Gaza and not preventing settlers from attacking Palestinian persons and their property. In January, the Council was able to agree to receive a briefing from Under-Secretary-General Valerie Amos on the humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, which served as confirmation of the deteriorating situation in all of its respects.”

    2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source

  32. “The international community has been willing to take into account the Views of relevant regional organizations, such as the League of Arab States (LAS), in other conflicts in the region. In that vein, the views of the LAS should also be taken into account in resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which has directly affected so many of its members. We commend Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for having taken the initiative to write to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, in an attempt to resume credible negotiations. If the opportunity for restarting credible, direct negotiations is not seized, the viability of a two-State solution will slowly fade away.”

    2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source

  33. “The Quartet continues to meet periodically, yet it has not shown the political will to follow through on its decisions. Its road map, which is almost 10 years old, has not been complied with, nor has its most recent request for the parties to begin direct negotiations immediately and without preconditions, or the submission of proposals on borders and security. The role of the Security Council in addressing this matter should be reinvigorated. The Council is responsible for international peace and security, and it cannot absolve itself of responsibility on this crucial matter. Ignoring this conflict affects the Council's credibility. My delegation believes that a visit to the region by the Council would be beneficial. Additionally, we should consider the views of relevant regional organizations on this matter.”

    2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source

  34. “The most dramatic negative development has been the continued building of illegal settlements by Israel, which undermines the very foundation of a viable, independent Palestinian State to exist alongside the State of Israel. We note the statement issued by the Middle East Quartet in Washington, DC. on 11 April (see SG/2182). While we appreciate the efforts of the Quartet to revive the political process and assist the Palestinians with their institution-building efforts, we once again raise the questions that we asked in the Chamber at our debate three months ago (see S/PV.6706). Is it not time to assess the effectiveness of the Quartet model? What more can the Security Council do to help the parties resume negotiations and find lasting peace?”

    2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source

  35. “We cannot have a six- decade-long conflict continue and allow generations of people from both sides to be denied the opportunity to live in peace and security and within internationally recognized, secure borders. South Africa remains disappointed that, since 23 September 2011, when the Quartet committed itself to assist the parties to make progress in the peace process, tangible progress is yet to be registered. Instead, despite commendable efforts by some important stakeholders, such as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, there has been stagnation on the political track. Additionally, the security and humanitarian situation has worsened, particularly in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem.”

    2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source

  36. “South Africa expresses its appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his briefing to the Council. We also thank the Permanent Observer of Palestine and the Permanent Representative of Israel for their statements. My delegation associates itself with the statement to be delivered later today by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. The past 18 months have seen dramatic developments in North Africa and the Middle East. Those developments have been brought about by the unwavering will of people to demand their legitimate rights. What is clear from what we have witnessed is that the status quo that has allowed the rights of people to remain unfulfilled for decades cannot continue. In that light, the longstanding Palestinian-Israeli conflict must be resolved.”

    2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source

  37. “Speaking in the debate preceding the adoption of the resolution, President Jacob Zuma reaffirmed South Africa's support for the role of regional and subregional bodies in peace and security (see S/PV.6702). President Zuma stated that regional bodies are closer to the situation, are familiar with the issues and often understand the dynamics of the conflict. It is therefore our belief that regional organizations such as the OSCE are in a good position to advise accordingly on the situation on the ground and to tackle some of the challenges faced. In conclusion, we are of the view that the sharing of experiences between the OSCE and other regional organizations, in particular the African Union, is vital, and we hope that such cooperation can be strengthened. We would like to assure the OSCE of our support for those efforts.”

    2012-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6715 (2012) · source

  38. “We reiterate, however, that each regional organization is unique in terms of the challenges it faces in the maintenance of international peace and security, as well as the manner in which it addresses those threats. Moreover, my delegation does not believe that the efforts of regional organizations in maintaining international peace and security absolve the Council of its Charter-mandated responsibilities as the guardian of international peace and security. On 12 January, the Council unanimously adopted resolution 2033 (2012), which focused attention on cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, including in the area of conflict prevention, resolution and management.”

    2012-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6715 (2012) · source

  39. “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the area of peace and security is a priority for my delegation, and we welcome all efforts to strengthen the relationship between the OSCE and the United Nations. South Africa's support for that relationship stems from our belief that multilateralism is strengthened through enhanced cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. Article 54 of Chapter VIII of the Charter, under which the OSCE is briefing the Council today, envisaged strong cooperation between the Security Council and regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2012-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6715 (2012) · source

  40. “My delegation joins others in welcoming the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Minister Eamon Gilmore, to the Security Council. We wish to thank him for his briefing on the work of the OSCE. As Minister Gilmore stated, Ireland's own experience in conflict resolution can be a positive influence on its work as Chair of the OSCE. We have taken note of the challenges that the OSCE helps to address, from Kosovo to Moldova, to Nagorno Karabakh and to Georgia. The decision taken by the OSCE in Vilnius in December last year to increase its engagement in Afghanistan, in close cooperation with the United Nations and other international actors in the region, is also noted.”

    2012-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6715 (2012) · source

  41. “South Africa remains dedicated to its task as a member of the Security Council to support Bosnia and Herzegovina in those efforts.”

    2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source

  42. “That process must be conducted in an impartial manner and using the judicial instruments agreed by the various parties. Reconciliation is jeopardized by provocative, divisive nationalistic rhetoric and actions aimed at undermining the Bosnian State. Regarding the EUFOR mandate in Bosnia and Herzegovina, South Africa supports its renewal for a further 12 months. We hope that the renewal of that mandate will assist the country in resolving all outstanding political issues. In conclusion, my delegation wishes to highlight that political will is significant. We therefore encourage all parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina recommit themselves to full implementation of their obligations under the peace accords and agreements.”

    2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source

  43. “We therefore encourage all parties to engage actively in the completion of that process, which in turn is required by the High Representative to complete his work and for Bosnians to take full responsibility for their country. We call on all parties not to act in a manner that will further undermine State institutions or cause further protraction of the current political dialogue. We therefore call for all parties to carefully decide whether the reopening of the liaison office in Sarajevo at the end of this year will not create further challenges. Reconciliation should be the ultimate aim of the continued dialogue. An essential aspect for reconciliation is the commitment by all parties to fight impunity by bringing to justice those accused of committing war crimes.”

    2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source

  44. “In establishing lasting peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, there is significant need for dialogue between the parties, as no considerable progress can be made without constructive dialogue among the many ethnic groups and entities, as well as between the Bosnian structures and the High Representative. Dialogue between all parties will also be essential for reform of the constitution as well as for the establishment of the State-level Government. A decision should also be made as to whether the office of the High Representative should be closed as soon as the outstanding objectives and conditions set by the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board in February 2008 are met. My delegation notes with concern that none of the outstanding objectives and conditions have been met during the reporting period.”

    2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source

  45. “My delegation calls on all parties involved to begin once again to focus on constitutional reform, as the Constitution is an important instrument required for sustainable peace. None of the parties is served by actions that take the country backwards and away from constitutional reforms already agreed to and whose purpose is to establish strong and representative State structures that supersede all other structures. We are also concerned that the parties have not instituted a sustainable way to achieve reform of the police service. However, it is noteworthy that the defence force has been successfully reformed.”

    2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source

  46. “We therefore call for all the parties to find a way to resolve the deadlock on those matters. It is our view that peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina are dependent on a number of elements. It is important that all parties respect the rule of law and the international instruments that underlie the political structures in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is crucial that the political leadership and the international presence remain focused on recognizing the balance brought about by the Dayton Agreement and the subsequent political structures. All efforts should be made to ensure that that balance be respected and maintained. This is also important in completing the process of forming a Government. We are reminded of the fact that the Dayton Agreement is supposed to be replaced by a permanent constitution in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source

  47. “South Africa welcomes the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Security Council, and we thank him for his comprehensive briefing. South Africa expresses deep concern that it has been over a year since Bosnia and Herzegovina held its general elections and yet it has not been able to establish a State level Government. That situation holds the potential to undermine the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Bosnia and Herzegovina lies at the heart of Europe, and the lack of a State-level Government may damage peace and stability in the Balkans. We are also concerned that the lack of progress on that issue will continue to prevent the country from fulfilling important obligations and from completing the objectives of the five+two agenda.”

    2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source

  48. “South Africa is pleased that the 1737 Committee has been able to engage in a constructive dialogue on the matters before us. The revised guidelines for the conduct of our work have provided us with a good way forward on the implementation of the current sanctions regime. We trust that the discussions of the programme of work will continue in the same constructive manner. We also believe that the implementation assistance notices provided by the Panel of Experts are a good basis and a work-in-progress at this stage. We trust that constructive political dialogue will continue, with the goal of peaceful resolution of this dispute.”

    2011-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6607 (2011) · source

  49. “We therefore pledge our support to the Chair of the Committee, with the understanding that South Africa would neither accept a nuclear-weaponized Iran nor the denial of the right of any signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to exploit peaceful applications of nuclear technology, with appropriate safeguards. South Africa, however, remains deeply concerned about the fact that it continues to be impossible for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to provide credible assurances regarding the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme, and strongly urges Iran to cooperate fully with the IAEA to resolve this outstanding issue. The IAEA is the only international authority that can verify and provide the necessary assurances as to the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme.”

    2011-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6607 (2011) · source

  50. “We join others in congratulating you, Mr. President, on Lebanon's assumption of the presidency for September, and express our gratitude to India for its able stewardship of the Council in August. We would also like to thank Ambassador Nestor Osorio of Colombia for his briefing on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). South Africa reiterates its concern regarding the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction. We believe that the ongoing possession of nuclear weapons, irrespective of where they are, continues to pose a threat and a danger to international peace and security.”

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