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1. “I thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting, and I thank Mr. Kai Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), whose work we commend and continue to support, for his updated briefing on the situation in Afghanistan. I welcome Foreign Minister Rangin Dadfar Spanta of Afghanistan and thank him for his statement. I also recognize the presence of His Excellency Mr. Ahmet Davutoglu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey. 09-53153 As Norma Chan, Chief of the Security Council Secretariat Branch, is retiring tomorrow, I would like to extend to her our sincere congratulations and gratitude for the great service she has accomplished over many decades. As upcoming President of the Council, I very much regret that she cannot stay for another month.”

   2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source

2. “The continued presence of MINUSTAH remains indispensable with a view to avoiding possible setbacks or reversals in the implementation of the consolidation plan. We support the Secretary-General's recommendation to extend the mandate of the mission for an additional year, until 15 October 2010. However, in view of the progress made in strengthening the Haitian security forces and developing a handover strategy for MINUSTAH's operational responsibilities, we share the View that it is necessary for the mission to reconfigure its components and adjust to changing circumstances on the ground.”

   2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

3. “We wish to take this opportunity to stress our great appreciation for President Clinton's continuing efforts to attract foreign investment and gather international support for Haiti. We are convinced that, with his vast experience and his proactive engagement in the country, President Clinton, in his capacity as United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti, will make worthy contributions to enabling the Haitian Government to address its current political, economic and security challenges. While noting the primary responsibility of the Government and the people of Haiti for their country's stabilization process, we commend MINUSTAH's admirable work in helping maintain stability and re-establish security in Haiti.”

   2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

4. “My delegation supports the Secretary- General's assessment that there is an urgent need to support the Haitian authorities in the implementation of targeted social and economic agendas aimed at addressing the extreme vulnerability of the country and its people, especially food insecurity, which is affecting nearly 2 million Haitians. To ensure security and stability in Haiti, the international community's strategy for the country should focus on enhancing the Haitian National Police, strengthening national and local governance and the rule of law, and placing the country on the path to recovery and sustainable development. In this connection, we urge donors to fulfil the pledges made at the high-level donor conference hosted in April by the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, DC.”

   2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

5. “We are troubled by reports that children continue to suffer as a result of criminal acts, with minors reported to be victims in numerous rape cases, while child trafficking for the purpose of sexual or economic exploitation continues unabated. The political and economic shocks, coupled with the severe natural disasters that hit the country in 2008, have not only worsened the already dire economic conditions, but have also hindered the full implementation of the Government's strategy. At this critical juncture, we hold that the full engagement of the Haitian leadership and people, and the execution of a sound and comprehensive socio-economic strategy that seeks to mobilize domestic resources, generate growth, create employment, reduce poverty and improve the living conditions of the people are of paramount importance to Haiti.”

   2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

6. “My delegation is pleased to note the progress achieved during the reporting period in the five benchmark areas of Haiti's consolidation plan, as manifested in the holding of senatorial elections, the passage of key legislation and the pursuit of an inclusive dialogue on a number of key issues that the country faces. We also take positive note of the vigorous efforts undertaken by President Preval to establish the four commissions to consider issues of national interest which, we believe, will facilitate the achievement of the benchmarks and bring about tangible changes in the country. In spite of those positive developments, we remain deeply concerned about the fragility of the security environment and the lack of progress in the realization of economic, social and cultural rights in Haiti.”

   2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

7. “At this first open meeting of the Council during the month of September, I would like to extend to you, Madam, and to the rest of the United States delegation our warmest congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I would like also to convey to Ambassador John Sawers and the United Kingdom delegation our great appreciation for their leadership in conducting the work of the Council in August. I congratulate President William Clinton on his appointment as United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti and thank him for his statement. I thank Mr. He'di Annabi, head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), for his comprehensive briefing. I welcome and thank Prime Minister Michele Duvivier Pierre-Louis of Haiti for her participation in the Council's debate today.”

   2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

8. “In order to achieve sustainable peace, the root causes of conflicts must be resolved by engaging all involved parties on the basis of dialogue and peaceful dispute settlement and by finding long-term solutions to the comprehensive political, security, economic and humanitarian dimensions of the problems in question. Depending on the specific circumstances and context, preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention and resolution, and peacebuilding, if used appropriately, can have more desired effects and less-costly solutions. Accomplishing that will mean integrating the New Horizon initiative with the recently issued reports of the Secretary-General on mediation and early recovery, strengthening the relationship between peacebuilding and peacekeeping, and enhancing the critical role of the Peacebuilding Commission. Finally, we thank you, Mr.”

   2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

9. “The comparative advantages and inputs of regional organizations could be further exploited within the framework of Chapter VIII in order to reinforce the effectiveness and synergies for peacekeeping. As part of a comprehensive approach to latent conflicts, peacekeeping can be neither a panacea for the problems related to international peace and security nor a substitute for the local political process, which should be strengthened by national reconciliation efforts and the full realization of peoples' potential. That in turn would alleviate the situations of already overburdened missions. Peacekeeping operations are not intended primarily to engage in reconstruction or to rebuild the countries in which they are deployed, as other specialized organizations and institutions can carry out such activities more efficiently.”

   2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

10. “In that process, the establishment and performance of mandates should always be carried out in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and such universally recognized principles as the consent of the parties, the non-use of force except in self-defence, total impartiality, respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, and non-interference in their internal affairs. The wider United Nations membership and international partners can also have a role to play in such endeavours. Troop- and police-contributing countries, most of which are non-aligned and developing nations, should be involved early and fully in all aspects and stages of peacekeeping so as to contribute their expertise and experience to the decision-making process both at Headquarters and in the field.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

11. “Thus, we can ensure coherence and the best possible results and, in particular, gain a correct understanding of and appropriately carry out such cross-cutting tasks as the protection of civilians, robust operations and peacebuilding activities. We underline the importance of ensuring the best possible unity of command, lines of accountability, integration of efforts, and the safety and security of United Nations peacekeepers through every phase of the relevant reforms.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

12. “Efforts are also being undertaken by the Fifth Committee, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, the Peacebuilding Commission, United Nations agencies and programmes, and the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations. As an internal review to help configure United Nations peacekeeping to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, the New Horizon non-paper calls for a global partnership in purpose and action for the future and proposes recommendations that cut across the entire life cycle of amission. In the context of the multiplication of proposals already available, we consider that the merit of any new initiative or process should be carefully gauged in the context of the ongoing reforms and discussed in an open and transparent manner.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

13. “Against the backdrop of the global financial crisis, the mismatch between costs and capacities, which vary across operations, and the disconnect among those who take decisions on peacekeeping operations, those who implement them, those who allocate resources, those who have to implement decisions on the ground and recipient countries are factors that, in varying degrees, add to the complexity of the problems faced. For the shared objective of making United Nations peacekeeping work better, over the past couple of years Member States have come up with several important initiatives on policy issues and capacity- building, including the Brahimi report (S/2000/809), the 2010 reform agenda, the restructuring of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the establishment of the Department of Field Support.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

14. “Since the beginning of the new millennium, however, the exponential growth in the number, scope, size and cost of peacekeeping operations has overstretched the United Nations capacity to deliver on all tasks. The prolongation of intra-State conflicts and their transboundary dimensions have brought about challenges associated with personnel management, logistical support, quality assurance, oversight and political engagement, while there is little sign that the demand for complex, multidimensional missions is decreasing.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

15. “Through more than six decades that witnessed radical transformations in the international security environment, United Nations peacekeeping operations have evolved into a versatile tool and a credible response of the Organization to deterring or reversing protracted conflicts and to helping the affected countries move towards a steady state of stability. Today, with 116,000 personnel deployed in 15 missions, peacekeeping is shouldering a unique spectrum of integrated, multisectoral and multifaceted mandates that extend far beyond the traditional task of ceasefire monitoring and involve a wider partnership of international and national stakeholders.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

16. “At the outset, I would like to extend to you, Mr. President, and the United Kingdom delegation our congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would like to thank Ambassador Rugunda and the Ugandan delegation for their effective leadership of the work of the Council in July. I thank Mr. Alain Le Roy, Ms. Susana Malcorra and General Martin Luther Agwai for their detailed briefings, and the force commanders who have left the Chamber for their presence. Viet Nam supports the statement of the Non-Aligned Movement, to be delivered by the Ambassador of Morocco.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

17. “Stabilizing Somalia and delivering a negotiated peace settlement that addresses the root causes of the conflict requires closer cooperation and a more effective partnership among the United Nations Political Office for Somalia, the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, the African Union and the League of Arab States in addressing the challenges that confront Somalia and bringing about lasting peace and security in the region. We continue to support a strong role for the United Nations in strengthening this cooperation and partnership, with a view to assisting the Government and the people of Somalia in bringing peace, security and stability to their country. We could not agree more with what has been said by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia: that, ultimately, the issues facing Somalia will have to be resolved by Somalis.”

    2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source

18. “We greatly appreciate the efforts made by the Governments of Uganda and Burundi in contributing to the maintenance of security in Mogadishu, and we note with pleasure that some other African Union countries have pledged to contribute troops to AMISOM. Significant progress has been achieved by the international community in addressing the problem of piracy off the coast of Somalia. The cooperation and coordination exhibited by Member States in the fight against piracy in the region is proving effective. However, we still believe that, in the long run, the scourge of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia will be resolved thoroughly only through an integrated approach that addresses the conflict, the lack of governance and the absence of sustainable livelihoods on land in Somalia.”

    2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source

19. “As the continued fighting has worsened the humanitarian crisis, there is an urgent need for immediate and vigorous international support for the TFG's endeavours to repel the onslaught of the extremist forces that are intent on destroying the Djibouti peace process and spoiling efforts to bring peace and stability to Somalia through political reconciliation. My delegation supports the Secretary-General's call for Member States and regional organizations to expedite contributions to the United Nations trust funds as well as the bilateral support pledged at the Brussels donors conference, in order to provide the TFG with sufficient assistance to rebuild Somalia's security institutions and train its security forces. We support the strengthening of AMISOM. to enable it to withstand insurgent attacks.”

    2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source

20. “Despite those encouraging political developments, the security situation in Somalia remains deeply troubling. Attacks by insurgent groups, most notably Al-Shabaab, against the Transitional Federal Government and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in and around Mogadishu have intensified. We strongly condemn the attempts by those groups to overthrow the legally constituted and internationally recognized Government by force and their recent attacks against the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Department of Safety and Security and the United Nations Political Office for Somalia. We are particularly concerned about the extremely alarming humanitarian situation in Somalia, with over 1 million people internally displaced and more than 3 million on the verge of starvation.”

    2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source

21. “I, too, would like to thank Mr. Ould Abdallah for his briefing. I welcome the participation in the Council's meeting today of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Somalia and the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, and I thank them for their presentations. My delegation is pleased to note the political progress achieved under the Djibouti agreement, as reflected in the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2009/373). We commend and support the continued efforts undertaken by President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed to encourage the parties that are still outside the Djibouti agreement to join the national reconciliation process to rebuild their war-torn country. We urge all groups that have yet to lay down their arms andjoin the peace and reconciliation process to do so.”

    2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source

22. “While welcoming the successful conduct of the parliamentary elections in Lebanon early last month, we remain concerned, however, about the recent security incidents in south Lebanon and support the investigation process carried out by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and the Lebanese Armed Forces. At this critical juncture, we underline the importance of maximum restraint among the parties and the assurance of safety and security for United Nations peacekeepers, humanitarian workers and the local population. We urge Israel to cease flights over Lebanese territory and to withdraw from the northern part of Ghajar village and an adjacent area north of the Blue Line. We continue to support collective efforts aimed at ensuring full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006).”

    2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source

23. “We also urge the Palestinian factions to promote national reconciliation and to rally behind the Palestinian National Authority in preparation for the establishment of a national unity government and future statehood. We commend the role played by the Arab countries in that regard. To relieve the suffering of the people in Gaza, we call upon the parties concerned to strictly abide by international humanitarian and human rights law and extend necessary cooperation to relief operations being conducted by United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations.”

    2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source

24. “Peaceful settlement of disputes, constructive dialogue and good-faith negotiations can and should be the only option to help bridge the rift and cultivate confidence between the parties, which is so essential after years of disruptive mistrust and confrontation. Viet Nam continues to support the Road Map, the Madrid terms of reference, the Arab Peace Initiative, and it calls for strict implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions. We urge the new Israeli Government to stay the course towards settling the crisis on the basis of a two-State solution, freeze illegal settlement activity, dismantle outposts erected since March 2001, allow unhindered access of humanitarian assistance, open all border crossings and resolve the fate of all Palestinian prisoners.”

    2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source

25. “We also welcome the undertakings of the Palestinian Government to consolidate progress in revitalizing the socio-economic infrastructure, developing an effective security structure and establishing functional institutions for a future State. Those positive developments give us a sense of guarded optimism. For more than six decades, the Middle East has been suffering from protracted hostilities and has fallen short of achieving a steady state of peace, stability and prosperity. Violence and counter-violence will not contribute to a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the region which could ensure Israel's security and achievement of the Palestinians' ultimate goal of setting up an independent and viable State of their own.”

    2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source

26. “Israel's increased construction of settlements in the West Bank and its ongoing pursuit of the separation wall threatened to alter the legal status, demographic composition and character of the Palestinian territories before final status negotiations could resume. And Israeli civilians continued to fall Victim to rocket attacks. In the face of that situation, we welcome the intensified diplomatic efforts and the broad consensus among the Quartet, Arab League members, regional countries and the international community at large on the pressing need for early resumption of a fully fledged peace process on all tracks.”

    2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source

27. “At the outset, I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Fernandez-Taranco for his detailed and comprehensive briefing, his first before the Council. Over the past six months the situation in the Middle East has remained worrisome. Almost no progress has been made on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 1850 (2008) and 1860 (2009). Despite an announced ceasefire, incursions by the Israeli armed forces into the occupied Palestinian territory continued; Israeli imposition of restrictions and blockades continued to inflict untold psychological, physical and humanitarian damage upon the very fabric of the civilian population in Gaza and adversely affected reconstruction efforts by United Nations agencies and the international donor community.”

    2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source

28. “Given the indivisibility of peace in the Sudan and the critical thresholds of the 2010 elections and 2011 referendum, further and closer coordination of efforts between UNAMID and the United Nations Mission in the Sudan is crucial to both the Darfur peace process and the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, and thus to restoring lasting peace and stability to Darfur and the Sudan at large.”

    2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source

29. “We call upon all parties concerned and regional States to exercise the utmost restraint, resolve their differences peacefully and engage fully in dialogue to defuse the current crisis in Darfur. Conscious of the organic relationship between peace and justice in Darfur, we would like to reiterate our concern, also expressed by the African Union, the League of Arab Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement, about the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant issued against the President of the Sudan, and call for further caution in this connection. To succeed, mediation efforts must be better coordinated and concerted. We highly appreciate the close cooperation and consultations between Mr. Bassole and Qatar, Libya and the African Union's High-Level Panel on Darfur in their common search for a satisfactory solution to the Darfur conflict.”

    2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source

30. “There is no military solution to the Darfur conflict. Viet Nam has consistently reaffirmed its full support for a comprehensive political solution to the issue of Darfur. The recent resumption of talks between the Sudanese Government and the Justice and Equality Movement on implementing the Doha Agreement is a step in the right direction, albeit with limited success due conditions imposed by the Sudanese Government. All parties concerned, especially the rebel movements, must demonstrate goodwill and fully engage in constructive dialogue and peace talks without preconditions under the auspices of the Joint Chief Mediator, Mr. Djibrill Bassole. Tension in the Chad-Sudan border areas continues to threaten regional peace and security, as well as UNAMID's operations.”

    2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source

31. “The current situation in Darfur and the subregion underlines the importance of UNAMID's continued presence. We welcome the decision on 21 July by the African Union's Peace and Security Council to extend the mandate of UNAMID for another year and to appoint a new commander for UNAMID. As the Security Council is expected to renew UNAMID's mandate later this month, Viet Nam reiterates its strong support for an early and full deployment of the mission. It is our deep conviction that, once fully deployed, UNAMID will contribute more effectively to the consolidation of the security environment in its areas of operation, as well as to the Darfur peace process. We thank the United Kingdom delegation for preparing a draft resolution on this matter, and look forward to contributing to its consensus.”

    2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source

32. “It is essential to further promote cooperation and dialogue between the parties, not only in the field of peacekeeping, but also in humanitarian activities aimed at redressing the adverse impact of the departure of 13 international non-governmental organizations early last March. UNAMID's mandated operations continue to be hampered by resource constraints, as well as by the recalcitrant attitude of many armed groups. We call upon all able donor countries and troop-contributing countries to extend the necessary resources to UNAMID, especially its urgent needs in air mobility and force enablers, in order to expedite full deployment of the mission. Actions against the rebel groups that sabotage and obstruct UNAMID operations must also be strengthened.”

    2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source

33. “The Joint Special Representative's remarks during his recent briefing of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, to the effect that the security situation in Darfur had considerably improved since the transition of authority from the African Union Mission in Sudan to UNAMID, testify to the viability of the international community's biggest investment in peacekeeping operations to date. The increasing effectiveness of UNAMID operations is largely attributable to the Tripartite Mechanism of cooperation between the Sudanese Government, the United Nations and the African Union.”

    2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source

34. “At the outset, I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Le Roy for his comprehensive briefing. I welcome the presence and participation of Mr. Mikhail Margelov, Special Representative of the Russian President, in the Council's meeting today. More than a year and a half have elapsed since the inception of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and its deployment in Darfur. In the face of enormous challenges, UNAMID has managed to attain 68 per cent of its authorized strength and has played an indispensable role in improving the security situation and facilitating humanitarian assistance in Darfur. Through its confidence-building patrols, human rights monitoring missions and humanitarian projects, UNAMID has made commendable contributions to the protection of the civilian population.”

    2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source

35. “Viet Nam consistently supports resolving conflicts and disputes by means of peaceful negotiations, in accordance with international law. As we desire a realistic solution based upon consideration of the legitimate interests of all of the parties concerned, the draft technical extension resolution, as contained in document S/2009/310, did not have the support of even the most concerned parties within the Group of Friends, and therefore did not have the consensus of the Council. In that circumstance, Viet Nam abstained in order to leave options open for negotiations. I would like to reaffirm Viet Nam's support for the mission's continued operation under a mandate that reflects the new realities. We look forward to participating in and contributing to the process of negotiations, on terms set forth in a revised mandate.”

    2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6143 (2009) · source

36. “We support every effort by Member States to promote a comprehensive solution through dialogue, including the Six-Party Talks, and to refrain from actions that might aggravate tensions.”

    2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source

37. “At the same time, during the Council's deliberations on the issue, Viet Nam has insisted that, while the Council intends to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the development of ballistic missile technologies in accordance with resolution 1718 (2006), the measures to be adopted by the Council must avoid adversely affecting the normal livelihood of the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, as well as the humanitarian, development and other legitimate economic activities of and in the country. Having voted for resolution 1874 (2009), we wish to emphasize that the resolution reaffirms the Council's commitment to a peaceful, diplomatic and political solution to the situation.”

    2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source

38. “As a party to the Treaty on the South-East Asia Nuclear Weapon Free Zone, Viet Nam is also a strong advocate of the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones in every part of the world, and, in that spirit, it has strongly supported the efforts made to achieve the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, which serves the long-term interests of peace, security and stability, not only of North-East Asia, but also of the wider region. Viet Nam shares others' concerns about the nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on 25 May 2009 and joins the Security Council consensus on measures to resolve the Korean nuclear issue through peaceful negotiations, especially through the Six-Party Talks.”

    2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source

39. “As a party to all major multilateral treaties on nuclear disarmament, including and especially the Treaty on the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, Viet Nam is faithful to the objective of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, considering it to be not only an effective platform for achieving the final goal of totally eliminating nuclear weapons from the world but also an indispensable tool for guaranteeing the existence of an environment favourable to the promotion of the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.”

    2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source

40. “We call upon the United Nations, the Peacebuilding Commission, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and the international community at large to continue to assist the Government of Sierra Leone in these endeavours.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

41. “While commending UNIPSIL's efforts in carrying out its new mandate, as stipulated in resolution 1829 (2008), we believe that well-coordinated and interconnected cooperation among United Nations agencies, regional organizations and international donors remains essential to ensuring maximal use of resources, avoiding duplication of work and helping serve the best interests of Sierra Leone in each phase of its development. Finally, I wish to reaffirm that Viet Nam will continue to support the efforts of Sierra Leone to sustain peace and stability, address the root causes of the conflict, promote national reconciliation and unity and strengthen its international integration process.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

42. “We take positive note of the strengthened cooperation among Sierra Leone and the United Nations country team, the Peacebuilding Commission and other development parties to strengthen their areas of focus and the principles of national ownership, mutual accountability and sustained engagement, as contained in the United Nations peacebuilding strategy for Sierra Leone and the Joint Vision of the United Nations family for Sierra Leone. We are further encouraged by the efforts of the Government of Sierra Leone to translate its Agenda for Change into further concrete results, particularly in such areas as fighting corruption, reforming the security sector, creating jobs for and empowering youth and combating drug trafficking and organized crime.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

43. “Apart from the increasing divisions along regional lines throughout the country, Sierra Leone must also deal with the emerging threat of piracy, illicit drug trafficking and the illegal trade in natural resources, uncontrolled migration to urban centres, high numbers of unemployed and underemployed youths, and reductions in remittances and other adverse effects of the global financial crisis. All of these challenges have the potential to create an environment conducive to further violence. In that context, we welcome the signing of the 2April joint communique, in which the parties in Sierra Leone committed themselves to a cessation of all acts of political intolerance and violence and agreed upon a bipartisan consensus on important national institutions and policies.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

44. “I begin by welcoming the participation of Her Excellency Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone, in today's Council meeting, and thanking her for her statement. I also thank Mr. Michael von der Schulenburg, head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL), and His Excellency Ambassador John McNee of Canada in his capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission's country-specific configuration on Sierra Leone for their briefings. My delegation is certainly concerned about the recent outbreak of political and security tensions in Sierra Leone, which underscores the still-fragile situation there, which requires continued and urgent attention.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

45. “In conclusion, we are at a critical juncture of our joint undertaking for the smooth and effective completion of the Tribunals' work. We need to ensure that the two Tribunals receive all necessary guidance and support, including sufficient resources to complete their mandates and address their legacy issues as advisedly as possible.”

    2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source

46. “We support all efforts aimed at strengthening the competent national judicial systems to facilitate the transfer of cases involving intermediate and lower-rank indictees, including the fugitives, from the Tribunals to national jurisdictions. During the past 18 months, the Informal Working Group of the Security Council on international tribunals, under the chairmanships of Belgium and Austria, has been intensively discussing a possible residual mechanism to replace the ICTY and the ICTR in their post-completion period. We support the efforts made by the Working Group in this regard and consider them to be important inputs for further informed decisions by the Council on the completion strategies for the Tribunals.”

    2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source

47. “In resolution 1534 (2004), the Security Council expressed its determination to review the implementation of the completion strategies of the Tribunals and to ensure that the time frames set out in the completion strategies and endorsed by resolution 1503 (2003) could be met. While assessments and decisions of the Council have been and will be made in accordance with corresponding realities, we deem it necessary to urge the Tribunals to take all necessary measures to meet the requirements of the completion strategies, and we call on all Member States to cooperate fully with the Tribunals to help them achieve an early completion of their work.”

    2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source

48. “We thank the Tribunals for their very comprehensive reports and for the amount of work they have been able to accomplish, and note their commitment to continuing their efforts to expedite the completion of their mandates. According to their most recent projections, both Tribunals will be conducting first instance trials beyond the end of 2009 and appellate proceedings after 2010. While acknowledging that there have been unexpected and uncontrollable factors that have caused the delay of trials, my delegation is concerned about the continuing lateness in transferring accused to the custody of the Tribunals, and about the fact that all requests made by the ICTR Prosecutor for referrals to Rwanda have been denied and that both Tribunals are faced with difficulties in retaining their current, highly qualified staff.”

    2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source

49. “First of all, on behalf of the Vietnamese delegation, I warmly congratulate you, Mr. President, and the Turkish delegation on your assumption this month of Turkey's first presidency of the Council. In discharging your important task, you and your delegation can rely on the fullest cooperation of the Vietnamese delegation. I would like to take this opportunity to convey to Ambassador Vitaly Churkin and the Russian delegation our sincere appreciation for their very effective leadership of the work of the Council in May. I thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for their briefings.”

    2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source

50. “We support the three expert bodies in their work to find appropriate ways to strengthen their coordinated actions within the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force to help promote the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. In conclusion, I wish to reaffirm that Viet Nam considers that the mandates of the three committees and their contributions to the common cause against international terrorism are important. We wish to register our continued support for and cooperation with the three committees in carrying out their mandates.”

    2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source