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1. “Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I, too, wish to thank Mr. Zerihoun for his briefing and Mr. Simonovic' for introducing the third report of the United Nations human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine. I understand that the Ukrainian authorities have accepted the renewal of the mission's mandate for the next three months. We welcome that. The mission is an invaluable source of information in terms of giving an overview of the situation in Ukraine. The report submitted by Mr. Simonovie covers an important event in the history of the country - the election of Petro Poroshenko as the new President of Ukraine. Despite the obstacles placed before the people ofthe east in the exercise oftheir right to free expression, voting proceeded normally in the rest of Ukraine.”

   2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source

2. “It would also be useful if future Council resolutions on Darfur reflected its concerns over the aerial bombings, the disarmament of militias, sexual violence and the necessity for the Sudan to cooperate with the International Criminal Court.”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

3. “We see it in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states, where the Sudanese Government is repeating the same old practices against the population, including aerial bombings that target hospitals and schools. We see it throughout the region, in South Sudan and in the Central African Republic, where perpetrators of massive abuses believe - wrongly - that they enjoy total impunity. It is not a question of whether or not we support the ICC, but a matter of the maintenance of peace and security throughout the region. In conclusion, I reiterate our full confidence in the Prosecutor. It would undoubtedly be useful, as proof of that support, if the Secretariat reassured her that it will mobilize all its components in support of international criminal justice.”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

4. “With respect to the Secretariat and the agencies, that means that the principal actors must have better communication with the Court; that aplies in particular to the African Union/United Nations Joint Special Representative, the Darfur Peace Agreement, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the United Nations Development Programme. Let us be more consistent in the information that is disseminated and in the activities we deploy on the ground. We need a results-based approach, not an approach based on the number of seminars we hold. As for the Council, we must measure the negative impact of our inability to implement resolution 1593 (2005).”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

5. “We are divided on the opportunity to arrest President Al-Bashir, which is unfortunate. It is also unfortunate that certain States parties to the Rome Statute continue to meet with him. France believes that such visits show disrespect for resolution 1593 (2005) and States' obligations under the Rome Statute. Beyond a particular interpretation of the law, one must also think of the impact of such visits, which can only encourage the Sudanese security forces and the militias to continue their practices. Let us look towards the future.”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

6. “We ask it to protect civilians who are directly affected, but at the same time to work in harmony with security forces that are guilty of crimes. If the Council is genuinely serious about implementing the peace agreement and protecting civilians, we must go beyond a strategic review of UNAMID. The fight against impunity must be reinvigorated. We cannot continue discussing the role of the Council in the fight against sexual violence and confine ourselves, as we are doing now, to asking UNAMID and the agencies to undertake training activities on how victims should fill out a complaint form. That is not serious. Not a single head of militia is worried. President Thabo Mbeki himself said so before the Council. We must in fact pursue and arrest responsible parties if we want to finally bring an end to the violence in Darfur.”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

7. “The Security Council has therefore decided to undertake a strategic review of the force in order to improve its responsiveness and to allow it to refocus on its principal task - the protection of civilians. The Mission has been reproached for self- censoring, for minimizing the responsibility of the Sudanese authorities in the attacks, and for failing to take into full account the crimes that it had witnessed. Those are serious allegations. The Secretariat should seek to remedy the situation. Many ofus also regret that the policy of avoiding essential contacts with persons subject to International Criminal Court arrest warrants, defined by the Secretary-General, has been sullied in the context of Darfur. But we cannot put the blame for failure on the Mission alone. UNAMID is not a mission for imposing peace.”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

8. “Their modus operandi remains the same as that they followed in the darkest periods of the conflict. The tragedy has taken on a national dimension. The action of the Rapid Support Forces and the violation of fundamental rights involve the entire territory. Although the Sudanese Government says that it is ready to launch a comprehensive process of national dialogue and constitutional review, its calls to action are void of any meaning as it increases the negative signals it is putting out - arresting opponents, bombing of civilian targets and sentencing Mariam Yahya Ibrahim to death for abandoning Islam. UNAMID's effectiveness at protecting civilians is now open to question.”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

9. “It also deployed to Darfur one of its largest peacekeeping operations, the African Union/ United Nations Hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID). But let us be clear enough to acknowledge that, failing the genuine implementation of resolution 1593 (2005), the situation has only gotten worse. We have not succeeded in meeting our responsibility to protect the civilian population in Darfur. Almost 400,000 new internally displaced persons (IDPs) since February 2014, aerial bombings of villages, sexual violence on a massive scale committed against women, militias practicing scorched-earth policies attacking the IDP camp at Khor Abeche - the destruction of an entire people is the goal. The only development is that they changed the name of the Janjaweed militias. They now go by the name Rapid Support Forces, but the crimes are the same.”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

10. “Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I too thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her report. It is a report with a particularly serious tone that warrants not only the Security Council but also the Secretariat to question the impact of the activities we have undertaken for the benefit of the civilian population in Darfur. The immense region of Darfur has been the site of atrocities since 2002. At the very start, the Council created the International Commission of Inquiry for Darfur and, on that basis, referred the situation in Darfur to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2005. The first arrest warrants of the ICC were delivered in 2007. Furthermore, the Council has not remained inactive on the political front as it has actively participated in the mediation efforts with the African Union.”

    2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

11. “In conclusion, I thank the Ambassador of Chile, Chair of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, his entire team, and the representatives of the International Criminal Tribunals and of the Office of Legal Affairs of the Secretariat for their efforts to implement the transition provided for by resolution 1966 (2010). The programme outlined to us by Mr. Barros Melet is ambitious, and we are ready to support it.”

    2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source

12. “I commend the unflagging support of the Secretary-General for the Court. We very much hope that such support will continue to be shown throughout the Secretariat in all departments and that each representative of the Secretary-General on the ground will provide an echo of that support. France deeply regrets that some States have failed to avail themselves of the unique opportunity that we have with the International Criminal Court in pursuing all alleged authors of revolting crimes, and have been trying to reverse the course of history. Their presence today has given criminals and their protectors immunity. That is unfortunately the signal sent by two States represented at this table in exercising their veto on draft resolution S/2014/348, which referred the situation in Syria to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.”

    2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source

13. “On the second point, France draws attention to the obligation of all States to cooperate with the Tribunal and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. The three fugitives must be brought before the Residual Mechanism when they have been apprehended. We must ensure that the Mechanism has the appropriate resources to complete its mission. The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda have been fundamental for the United Nations in this era, which Mr. Ban Ki-moon has called the era of accountability. The work of the Tribunals is coming to an end, but another permanent tribunal with universal jurisdiction exists, endowed with a statute that reflects the main judicial traditions, namely the International Criminal Court.”

    2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source

14. “I should like to confirm that the trials are continuing in the two cases that have been sent to French jurisdictions, namely, those of Mr. Bucyibaruta and Mr. Munyeshyaka. The French authorities are proceeding very carefully in those cases. As the Council is aware, other cases against individuals accused of genocide are also before the courts. At the same time, France confirms its willingness to continue to support the ICTR and the Residual Mechanism, seeking responses to the challenge that they face and that we have been reminded of today: the relocation of those who have been acquitted or have served their sentences and the search for the nine fugitives sought by the ICTR - Felicien Kabuga, Augustin Bizimana and Protais Mpiranya, among others.”

    2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source

15. “The ICTR continues its work, and efforts at the international level have continued, even in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo. We are pleased to see that international criminal justice has been supported at the political level within the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. That agreement is aimed at bolstering cooperation among the States of the region and at putting an end to decades of instability and mistrust that have led to great tension. We cannot be complacent, however. The civilian population in the Great Lakes region remains victimized by repeated waves of violence. Sexual violence continues on a large scale, and the Tribunals have tried to eliminate such actions. We must therefore remain vigilant. The work ofjustice is the work of all of us.”

    2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source

16. “The work that remains to be done is primarily tasks that fall within the political and judicial responsibility of the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Political rhetoric, criticizing this or that judicial ruling, has no place in the rule of law, where the judiciary and its independence must always be respected. The trials of intermediary criminals will require strengthened efforts, both domestically and in the area of regional cooperation. The right of Victims to respect is also essential. With regard to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, in resolution 2150 (2014) the Council has commemorated the twentieth anniversary of the genocide. We welcome the fact that the resolution recognizes the contribution of the ICTR. The Tribunal has put justice at the centre of its concerns in the region.”

    2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source

17. “I would also like to note the road that lies ahead as we seek to ensure that the work ofjustice can continue and will not be undermined. In 2013, we commemorated the twentieth anniversary of resolution 827 (1993), which established the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. In 20 years, the region has found a human face again. Dialogue continues under the aegis of the European Union, particularly between Belgrade and Pristina. The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, which has worked to protect rights, fight against impunity and uphold the right to memory, has played a major full role in those processes. Today it seems normal to see individuals like Mr. KaradZic' and Mr. HadZic' beingjudged in court. No one thought years ago that they would have to answer for their crimes.”

    2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source

18. “Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I wish to thank President Meron, President Joensen, Prosecutor Jallow and Prosecutor Brammertz for their briefings. France would like to express its appreciation to the entire staff of the Tribunals for the work they have done to bring the work of the Tribunals to completion. We have the sense that everything is being done to abide by the timetables so that the individual trials and for appeals in the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) can be conducted in satisfactory conditions. We also unreservedly support the extension of the mandates for the Prosecutors and Judges. I would also like to take this opportunity to recall once again the contribution made by the two Tribunals in the fight against impunity.”

    2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source

19. “Poroshenko will work to consolidate the unity of his country by continuing the process of Ukrainian national dialogue launched with the support of the OSCE on 14 May, and by supporting the implementation of the memorandum on peace and harmony, adopted by the Rada on 20 May. Those initiatives, which provide for inclusive constitutional reform for decentralization and guarantee the status of the Russian language, are steps in the right direction. The process must first and foremost be led by Ukraine itself, with the support of the OSCE. The European Union stands ready to support those efforts, as recalled by the Heads of State in their declaration at the Council of Europe yesterday. However, it is up to the international community as a whole to stand by Ukraine in a useful way in writing the next pages of its history.”

    2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source

20. “The armed separatist groups must immediately cease their activities. We call on all those who have influence over them to use that influence to allow for a return to calm. Finally, let us no forget that Crimea remains occupied. In this tense situation, Sunday's elections represent nonetheless an opportunity. Mr. Poroshenko, who will take the reins of Ukraine in early June, will have three priorities: to restore calm, establish an inclusive Government and undertake reforms. Those three priorities should be based on national dialogue, which must be extended and deepened. Today, for Ukraine, there is no other way forward than the path of unity and reconciliation. In that context, we hope that Mr.”

    2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source

21. “In passing, I note that the results also affirm, as if it were necessary, the extent to which the propaganda condemning the influence of the fascists in Ukraine was baseless. The two parties of the extreme right received less than 3 per cent of votes. The elections are therefore good news, given that their conduct was threatened on many occasions. However, we recall that they took place in a particularly difficult security context. The situation in the Donbass region remains of great concern. Human rights violations and restrictions on the freedom of the press are increasing. Two journalists were killed last Saturday. Four OSCE monitors were abducted in Donetsk and are still being detained. They must be released immediately. Donetsk airport was occupied by armed separatist groups, before being retaken by Ukrainian forces.”

    2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source

22. “That number speaks to the vast array of policies on which all Ukrainians were urged to vote on Sunday in order to build their future. There was not only one candidate or a predetermined outcome. Next, they were tansparent, as 2,784 international observers were accredited to ensure their smooth conduct. Yesterday, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) reported that the election respected democratic norms. The President- elect is therefore fully legitimate. We will closley review the results of the Central Electoral Commission and the assessment to be made by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights on the conduct of the elections.”

    2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source

23. “Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I, too, thank Mr. Feltman for his briefing. The Ukrainian crisis has recently seen a turning point with the election of Mr. Poroshenko as President of the Republic. On Sunday 25 May, the Ukrainian people at last made its voice heard through the free and transparent elections despite the violence by separatist armed groups in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in the east of the country. In the first round, there was a rapid and clear result. We welcome Mr. Poroshenko's victory. We affirm that we are fully ready to work with him. From the first round, with its high turnout, the election demonstrated to us the aspiration of most Ukrainians for unity. I would like to briefly come back to the elections. First, they were free, as there were no fewer than 21 registered candidates.”

    2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source

24. “These culminated in the launch on 21 January ofnegotiations on accession to the European Union. It is now up to the two countries to uphold their commitments in the context of these negotiations with a view to continuing their respective European integration.”

    2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source

25. “The positive developments seen in Kosovo over recent years must also be accompanied by concrete measures to strengthen the rule of law and transparency, and to enable the development of a climate favourable to business and economic development. Interference in judicial proceedings is not acceptable. I conclude by commending the joint progress of Kosovo and Serbia towards Europe following the normalization of their relations. An important step in the negotiations between the European Commission and Pristina with a View towards the finalization of the Stabilization and Association Agreement was begun on 6 May. We hope it will soon be concluded. Serbia, for its part, has made significant efforts in terms of internal reforms and relations with its neighbours.”

    2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source

26. “It is important to protect the rights of the various communities throughout the territory of Kosovo, in particular regarding their cultural and religious heritage. We strongly condemn any desecration of Serbian monasteries and cemeteries and, more generally, any attack against religious or cultural sites. Such actions should not go unpunished. They must be unanimously condemned for what they are: an obstacle to the emergence ofa multi-ethnic State respectful ofthe rights of its minorities. We encourage fruitful dialogue launched between the authorities in Pristina and the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo. In addition, it is also important to facilitate the return of refugees and internally displaced persons in conditions of safety and socioeconomic reintegration.”

    2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source

27. “It is unacceptable that those personnel are endangered, and we recall that all parties must respect the freedom of movement of troops and personnel deployed as part of the Kosovo Force and EULEX. However - and fortunately - Kosovo continues to enjoy a generally calm and stable situation. France supports the development of a sovereign, peaceful, democratic and multi-ethnic Kosovo, living in peace with its neighbours. The parliamentary elections are planned to take place on 8 June. We invite Kosovars from all communities to go to the polls and thus participate in the construction of their common destiny. We call for the holding of transparent and democratic elections, for which the European Union has already deployed a new election observation mission.”

    2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source

28. “Moreover, the exchange of letters establishes a Kosovar court of law, the mechanisms of which will enable follow-up, under the best possible conditions, of the work carried out by Lead Prosecutor Williamson of the Special Investigative Task Force. That decision shows the desire ofKosovars to engage in a legal process that will allow for a credible and impartial response to serious allegations. By agreeing to shed light on acts allegedly committed by individuals, Kosovo thus demonstrates that it is ready to close the painful chapter of war, contribute to regional reconciliation and demonstrate its commitment to European values. We condemn last month's incident involving a EULEX vehicle, which took place only a few months after the death of a Lithuanian officer in the Mission in the performance of his functions.”

    2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source

29. “We would also like to welcome the decision by the Kosovo Parliament, on 24 April, to ratify an exchange of letters between EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and the President of Kosovo, whom I commend for adopting a responsible attitude. That exchange of letters and its approval by a large majority in Parliament shows Kosovar parties' and leaders' vision and thus their political maturity. Thanks to that exchange of letters, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX), the strategic review of which was conducted with close cooperation between Pristina and Brussels, has been extended for two additional years.”

    2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source

30. “It is crucial that the spirit of harmony and cooperation that has prevailed continue to reign between the parties in terms of its implementation and that the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade remain regular and of high quality. The parties must remain committed and engaged and retain a constructive spirit in the search for compromise. We will pay attention, as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General invites us to do, to the pursuit of the effective implementation of the Agreement of 19 April 2013, including the complete dismantling of Serb parallel structures in northern Kosovo; the early conclusion of a legal agreement; and finally the development, in a spirit of openness, of a community of Serb municipalities in Kosovo, with real responsibilities.”

    2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source

31. “Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his statement, and I welcome President Jahjaga and President Nikolic'. At the outset, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to President Nikolie following the disaster of exceptional magnitude that has affected his country and neighbouring States bordering the Sava. The international community stands side by side with them in that ordeal. The European Union (EU) and its member States have already mobilized and will continue to bring them the assistance they need. A year has passed since the historic First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations of 19 April 2013.”

    2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source

32. “The future of Bosnia and Herzegovina requires increasingly close cooperation between its constituent entities. Intercommunal reconciliation is crucial to consolidating the sense, by all parties, that they belong and have a shared history and destiny. It is in that spirit of reconciliation that France is involved in the commemoration of the First World War in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to which Mr. Inzko referred earlier.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

33. “The framework inherited from Dayton remains the framework for action by the international community in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The High Representative, Mr. Inzko, who is the guarantor of the peace accords, has our full support, and we commend his impartial work to support the emergence of a State that is united and responds to all of the aspirations of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We recall that all parties have an obligation to cooperate with him and his services under the very terms of the agreements, in particular to provide him with the required documentation. We also call on all the constituent parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina to put an end to all nationalist rhetoric and stop any action that divides the country. Our message is clear: there can be no questioning of the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

34. “In launching the initiative to promote growth and employment, the European Union is involved in two ways in Bosnia and Herzegovina: by intervening directly in response to the economic needs of the population; and by supporting the country's authorities to take the necessary reform measures to allow the emergence of a sustainable economy. However, it remains true than the leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina will need to undertake reforms in the future to make their country more functional. Finally, while the European Union mission, Operation Althea, retains a residual ability to support the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the European Union must intervene primarily in the area of capacity- building to allow the Bosnian security forces to operate independently.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

35. “The prospect of European integration offers the only viable way forward for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and that prospect should act as a catalyst for the transformation of the country. We reiterate our commitment to seeing Bosnia and Herzegovina join the European Union as a united and sovereign country that enjoys full territorial integrity. That hope is widely shared by the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for whom the European Union has never lost its appeal. We want to see that mutual desire translated into reality. The European Union has a full role to play in the socioeconomic area in particular.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

36. “That is the basic lesson to be drawn from the citizens groups known as plenums that were created following the February demonstrations. We support a peaceful expression of the emerging political awareness, through strong civic participation in October's general elections. As we look forward, the electoral campaign must enable those desiring to lead Bosnia to prove that they are able to meet the expectations of all Bosnians, particularly in the socioeconomic sphere. February's demonstrations have proved that Bosnians - some of whom never knew the country of Yugoslavia - today desire a new future. We must endeavour, together, to provide them with long-term prospects.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

37. “Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I also thank the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina for his briefing. I align myself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. I will concentrate on three points. First, the Bosnian people clearly demonstrated their discontent in February. As Mr. Inzko has highlighted, the demonstrations expressed the growing mistrust of an elite that has, to date, failed to create functioning State institutions, meet its people's needs or provide prospects for the future. Regrettably, the protest turned briefly violent, but luckily resulted in property damage only. However, it called into question institutional viability. It showed that Bosnians wish to have their voices heard and will recognized in creating a trustworthy political class with integrity.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

38. “It is time for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo to adapt its presence to the situation on the ground, in agreement with the Kosovar authorities and based on their effective needs. Finally, like others have said during this meeting, we believe that the Security Council's follow-up on this issue should reflect to a greater extent the reality of the relations between the parties and that we should look into reducing the frequency of debates on this issue.”

    2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source

39. “We must now ensure that both parties remain constructively committed in the long term to improving their relations. The year 2014 will also be the year of the strategic review of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo. That review should take into account developments in the regional context on the one hand and, on the other, the desire of the Kosovo authorities to take on more responsibility in the context of the rule of law. It will therefore be in a context of greater partnership that the Union will seek to help Kosovo in strengthening its institutions, which is vital on its path to European integration. All of those positive developments should be noted by the international community.”

    2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source

40. “Finally, we encourage the parties to promote the protection of minorities on the ground. The low number of refugees returning to Kosovo remains a cause for concern. Restoring mutual trust between the communities remains the only way for Kosovo and Serbia to open together a new chapter in their history, firmly focused on peace and regional cooperation. The decision to open European Union accession negotiations with Serbia, on the one hand, and to authorize the European Commission to negotiate a stabilization and association agreement with Kosovo, on the other hand, should also start to be implemented in 2014. Normalizing relations between Serbia and Kosovo was set by the European Union as a common criterion for their respective European integration.”

    2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source

41. “Two aspects are rightly underscored in the report of the Secretary-General, that is, the ongoing dismantling of the Serb parallel structures in northern Kosovo and their integration into Kosovar institutions, as well as the establishment of an association/community of Serb municipalities with genuine powers. Those two processes are inseparable. As stated in the Secretary-General's report, an increasing number of former Serb police officers from northern Kosovo are signing up to the Kosovo police. That is a sign of the success ofthe dialogue between the two parties on that issue. In addition, we call on both parties to continue discussing the establishment of the judicial structures, which will also help to promote trust among the local population in that new institutional framework.”

    2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source

42. “For the first time, all voters in Kosovo went to the polls in a unique constitutional context. The relatively high turnout through the territory, while slightly lower north of the Ibar River, shows the progressive ownership by the Serb population of the Kosovo institutional system. Such events reflect the launching of a momentum both at the bottom and at the highest level of Kosovar society. In his report, the Secretary-General of course calls on us to look towards the year ahead. In a context marked by elections, the positive trend must continue. It is incumbent upon us to remain mindful of continued dialogue and the political developments of the two States. In that regard, we will continue to focus on the milestones of the implementation of the 19 April 2013 Agreement between Pristina and Belgrade.”

    2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source

43. “Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I thank Mr. Farid Zarif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing and Mr. Ivica Dacie, Prime Minister of Serbia, and Mr, Hashim Thaci, Prime Minsiter of Kosovo, for their statements. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/68) takes stock of the historic year of 2013. The 19 April 2013 Agreement between Serbia and Kosovo, concluded under the auspices of the European Union and the High Representative, is an unprecedented step in the normalization of relations between those two countries. I also congratulate the parties on their tireless pursuit of dialogue since that time. The hopes kindled in the spring have been borne out by reality. Another landmark event in recent months was the holding of the municipal elections throughout Kosovo.”

    2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source

44. “It will also need enhanced competencies in matter of defence and the promotion of human rights. Finally, it will need to assume the role of coordinator of the funds, programmes and specialized agencies of the United Nations in order to promote a development model that meets the challenges of an eonomy fueled by drug trafficking. To that end, we feel it particularly important to simplify the UNAMA mandate. However, we remain committed to maintaining its presence throughout Afghan territory, which will be essential for a clear and comprehensive view of the situation. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of India.”

    2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source

45. “Afghanistan's partners will remain present in the form of bilateral relations based on enhanced military and civil partnership. The modalities of future international missions to support the Afghan security forces are being defined in response to requests by the Afghan authorities. The recommendation handed down by the loya jirga on 24 November and the timely signing of the bilateral security agreement with the United States will mark a new step in the consolidation of that partnership. In this context, we believe that the United Nations will be required to assume greater responsibility in Afghanistan. Placed in a more visible, central and complex position, UNAMA will absolutely need to strengthen its political role. UNAMA will provide its good offices to facilitate the implementation of the Afghan political process.”

    2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source

46. “We support the activities of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries through our annual voluntary contributions to the Paris Pact and to the regional Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries programme. Bilaterally, a treaty of friendship and cooperation between France and Afghanistan provides for enhanced partnership in the fight against drugs, which is recognized as a priority by both countries. While operational cooperation may be satisfactory, the fight against drugs must be taken better into account at the political level, whether by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) or the Afghan authorities. As the Secretary-General points out in his report (S/2013/721), this is a prerequisute for the stability and development of Afghanistan and its neighbours.”

    2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source

47. “The compliance of the parties with the principles of humanitarian law is essential to the continued international engagement in Afghanistan. With regard to the anti-drug campaign, Afghanistan has seen record opium production in 2013. Drug production has also been diversified. Cannabis cultivation and methamphetamine production centres have emerged. The Afghan population has nearly 1 million drug addicts. The fight against drugs is an imperative not only for security but also for public health. In that respect, we emphasize the importance of the regional framework in the fight against the production and trafficking of drugs. The Paris Pact framework remains essential to the mobilization of the international community.”

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48. “The renewed fighting has had a tragic impact on the civilian population. Nearly one civilian casualty in five occurs in the field. We therefore urge the parties to take all necessary measures to minimize the impact of such clashes. We remain attentive to the rights of women, which have enjoyed unprecedented progress in Afghanistan. These rights should not be diminished because of political uncertainty. Moreover, reporting delays on the part of Afghan authorities on the implementation of the law for the elimination of violence against women are of concern. We urge the Afghan Government to remove all doubts about its continued commitment to human rights following the withdrawal of international forces. We are also concerned about the security of humanitarian workers and the staff of development agencies.”

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49. “The election will be the foundation for the future legitimacy of the Afghan Government and the sign that democracy has become entrenched in Afghan public life and that reversing course is no longer possible. The success of the elections will hang on security, and everything must be done to ensure that the Afghan forces meet that challenge successfully. There must be comprehensive mobilization against fraud so as not to affect the legitimacy of the winner at the polls. Beyond the elections, the confidence of Afghan forces in their own ability to operate independently and to engage with strength and determination against the insurgents is critical. The short-term viability of the Afghan State will depend on it. The human rights and humanitarian situation also remains a concern.”

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50. “I shall now speak in my capacity as the representative of France. First of all, I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Mr. Jan Kubis, and the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Tanin, for their statements. I align myself with the statement to be made shortly by the observer of the European Union. I shall address three points: the upcoming presidential election, the human rights situation and drug control. First of all, with respect to the elections, Afghanistan has entered the final phase ofpreparations for the spring 2014 presidential elections. The preparations are being carried out in a satisfactory manner. The presidential electoral campaign should start next February.”

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