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2006-08-15

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1. “The recent reaffirmation in Vienna of the fundamentals of the ECOWAS Political Declaration and Regional Response Action Plan and, more important, the programmes and plans already in motion are a clear signal of the political will and commitment of the countries of our subregion to assume their share of responsibility in the process.”

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2. “We also urge the Security Council and the United Nations as a whole to strengthen their actions against drug producing and purchasing markets and transit countries, and to increase awareness about the harmful potential of the drug trade. Efforts to effectively hold accountable all of those involved in this illegal activity should also be scaled up, in compliance with obligations set out in the various legal instruments on combating international crimes. Member States should unequivocally join these efforts. Regional and subregional organizations, civil society and other stakeholders should be encouraged to build resilience to drug trafficking and to prevent the emergence of drug conflicts.”

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3. “In this context, Cape Verde salutes the recent roundtable of ECOWAS partners organized in Vienna with the support of the Austrian Government and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. We salute the various commitments made at the roundtable and urge their rapid translation into concrete actions to accelerate the implementation of the Regional Response Action Plan. Indeed, what has been achieved so far is very positive, but much remains to be done. In line with its responsibility to maintain international peace and security, the Security Council should continue to monitor the situation and take measures to assist other United Nations bodies to deliver a more coordinated response. The extraordinary work of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime should be duly supported.”

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4. “Given our track record on cooperation and our modest success at curbing drug trafficking from Latin America, we stand ready to continue to share information and best practices and to engage with other ECOWAS member States. That will be important to improve drug control and to strengthen prevention, treatment and rehabilitation efforts, while curbing the impact of the drug trade on national economies and political stability. While Cape Verde applauds the international community for its growing concern and attention to the problem, it is of the view that international responses should better reflect the seriousness of the situation. They should be comprehensive, strategic and more coordinated.”

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5. “We have been always aware that our fight cannot be effective and durable while our region continues to be used as a safe haven by drug traffickers and organized criminal groups due to weak legislation and enforcement institutions. Without constant and firm action by our neighbouring countries, we would be unable to make further progress. That knowledge moved us to actively participate in the efforts of ECOWAS to develop a regional legal framework to tackle drug trafficking and harmonize the domestic laws of member States against drug trafficking. That same reasoning moved us to host in October 2008 in our capital, Praia, the ECOWAS High-level Conference on Drug Trafficking as a Security Threat in West Africa, which led to the adoption of the Political Declaration and the Regional Response Action Plan.”

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6. “Despite the positive results achieved, the struggle is not yet over. Many challenges remain. Strengthening justice administration and continuing to provide law enforcement entities with the necessary legal frameworks is essential to reducing the potential infiltration of Cape Verde's society and economy by corrupt practices. Therefore, Cape Verde is focusing attention on the need to intensify actions to prevent drug abuse and urban violence, in particular among young people; to strengthen treatment options for drug- abusers and their social reintegration; to reduce the possibility of the use of the national territory for the illicit drug trade; and to enhance national, regional and international cooperation.”

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7. “Cooperation has been developed with strategic partners to enhance institutional capacity, law enforcement, surveillance of our waters, control of illicit maritime activities and intelligence-sharing. Law enforcement and drug control entities and institutions mandated to prevent and deal with financial crimes linked to money-laundering and the financing of terrorism have been put in place. Controls in ports and airports have been tightened. Furthermore, Cape Verde has ratified the pertinent international conventions and adapted its national legislation to the international legal framework. Drug supply and demand have been reduced. Preventive education, treatment, rehabilitation and reinsertion activities have been implemented in close cooperation with civil society organizations.”

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8. “Referring to the particular case of Cape Verde, our geographical situation at the crossroads of three continents - Africa, Europe and the Americas ~ is a source of both opportunity and risk. Building upon the opportunities and reducing the risk factors are therefore at the core of our transformational development policies. To reduce the risk factors and effectively combat new threats, we have adopted a comprehensive security policy and strategy that clearly represent a break with the past in terms of concept, implementation tools and articulation with national stakeholders and international partners. At the legislative level, new laws to counter narcotics, money-laundering and corruption have been adopted.”

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9. “It is also the drive behind the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Political Declaration on the Prevention of Drug Abuse, Illicit Drug Trafficking and Organized Crimes in West Africa and the Regional Response Action Plan to address the growing problem of illicit drug trafficking. In adopting the Action Plan, we members of ECOWAS have committed ourselves to mobilizing our political leadership and ensuring the necessary resources to prevent and combat illicit drug trafficking, related organized crime and drug abuse in a strategic and durable way. In several of our States, the Regional Response Action Plan has been translated into national plans, although the rhythm of implementation and results may differ from State to State due to endogenous circumstances and constraints.”

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10. “Among those risks and challenges are new illicit businesses in the region whose impact extends to other regions of the continent and beyond, increasing drug abuse and related health and security problems, human trafficking, the destruction of human capital and the financing of illegal armed activities and terrorism. Because of its transboundary nature and the serious threats it poses to regional stability and international security, drug trafficking has attracted the growing attention of the international community. It is on the agendas of the United Nations, the European Union, the African Union and other international organizations.”

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11. “At the outset, I wish to congratulate Burkina Faso, President of the Security Council for the month of December, on having selected the issue of drug trafficking as a threat to international security as the topic of today's debate. This debate has a particular meaning for the West African region, which is becoming a hub for the trafficking of drugs, in particular cocaine. The risks and emerging challenges associated with this problem are huge for that region, which is already struggling with social, economic and political vulnerabilities.”

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12. “The Cape Verdean delegation also believes that all Member States should fully comply with international conventions on sustainable development, namely, Agenda 21, the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation, the Barbados Programme of Action, the Mauritius Strategy and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Those countries that contribute most to greenhouse gas emissions should strongly revise their policies in accordance with the Kyoto Protocol. We also urge those that have not yet signed the Protocol to adhere to it. In addition, agreement should be sought by December 2008 on a broad and ambitious post-2012 commitment period. In conclusion, I wish to express appreciation to the Security Council and to you, Mr. President, for the opportunity given to the Cape Verdean delegation to participate in this debate.”

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13. “Only such a partnership can ensure mitigation of the causes and effects of climate change, enhance adaptation, combat air pollution and improve access to energy, promote energy efficiency and sound and cost-effective technologies and, ultimately, reverse the negative trends that have an impact on development efforts. The global partnership should aim at developing and disseminating technologies for renewable energy and increasing the share of renewables in the global energy mix, through a major scaling-up of investments. It should also focus on broader integration of mitigation and adaptation measures in national strategies and in development assistance programmes.”

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14. “Since the current debate is taking place in advance of that session and of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, to be held in Bali next December, we hope that it will contribute to effectively stimulating strong political will and an enabling international environment for a genuine partnership in the implementation process, on the basis of common but differentiated responsibilities. Such a partnership must be consistent with the decision taken by world leaders at the 2005 World Summit to act with resolve in tackling all challenges related to sustainable development, including poverty eradication, climate change, energy and their security implications.”

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15. “In preparation of for the fifteenth session of the Commission on Sustainable Development, the Secretary-General recently submitted to Member States comprehensive reports and proposals to accelerate the implementation of agreed goals and commitments on the cluster of issues pertaining to energy for sustainable development, industrial development, air pollution/atmosphere and climate change. The outcomes of the Citizens of the Earth Paris meeting also offer interesting and innovative approaches and suggestions, which deserve attentive analysis. In our opinion, the fifteenth session of the Commission on Sustainable Development should draw on all of those elements for a forward-looking and action-oriented session.”

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16. “Its high dependency on fossil fuel imports for its development needs increases its exposure to external shocks. It is against that background that the Cape Verdean delegation considers that the same grounds that mobilized nations and other stakeholders in Rio, Johannesburg, Montreal and Kyoto should spur more efficient, coherent and ambitious common action to stop the depletion of natural resources and the destruction of the equilibrium of ecosystems. The international community must build on the momentum created by recent international events on climate change and must act rapidly. We also believe that there should be a focus on the implementation of internationally agreed goals and commitments on sustainable development.”

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17. “Owing to the rapid pace at which those phenomena are occurring, the irreversibility of the process might be unavoidable for some of those countries. What is more, certain small island developing States face the serious risk of disappearing from the map. Also well known is the impact on the future development of Africa, a continent that is recognized as having special needs and that is struggling with security challenges. Cape Verde is heavily affected by drought and land degradation, as well as by the climate change phenomena that generally affect small island developing States, such as sea-level rise and the salinization of underground water and soil. Being of volcanic origin, Cape Verde is also exposed to potential natural disasters.”

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18. “The recent findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change could not be more eloquent about the risks and challenges for the sustainability of development efforts at the national, regional and international levels and for the very survival of mankind. Indeed, if the international community fails to deal with the issues of energy and climate change seriously and with a sense of urgency, those challenges could, in the long term, constitute potential threats to global economic and social stability and, hence, to global security. Although they contribute least to air and atmospheric pollution and climate change, small island developing States and least developed countries are the most vulnerable to climate change and its adverse impacts.”

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19. “On the bilateral level, Cape Verde and Timor-Leste have already agreed on plans and programmes to foster a fruitful partnership in areas of common interest.”

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20. “Those efforts deserve firm, generous and sustainable support from the international community. That is the reason my delegation welcomes the recommendations of the Secretary-General on the ways and means to reinforce security and to assist the authorities in promoting development that is pro-poor, gender-sensitive, youth-focused and aimed at enhancing institution-building, governance and democracy. Cape Verde stands ready to continue to cooperate with Timor-Leste and the international community towards the achievement of those goals. Cape Verde experts are already assisting the Timorese authorities in capacity- and institution-building in the fields of justice and public administration, under a framework of international cooperation.”

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21. “We are confident that the proposals made in the report deserve the indispensable adherence of the members of this Council and that the mission will be given the necessary resources and means to successfully carry out its mandate. Lasting peace and stability in Timor-Leste will be achieved only when the country's development challenges are addressed in a comprehensive way. In that context, we are heartened by the political determination and leadership of the Timorese authorities in launching long-term initiatives and plans with a view to reinforcing the still-fragile internal stability, consolidate and maximize the major progress achieved in State-building and meet the challenges ahead in the political, judicial, legal, economic and social sectors.”

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22. “Therefore, and in line with the common position of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries, the Capeverdian delegation supports the call of the Timorese authorities for a robust, multidisciplinary and integrated mission that is adequate to the situation prevailing in Timor-Leste. With a small military component placed under the control and command of the United Nations, such a mission would be very instrumental in consolidating peace and stability and in assisting in the preparation of the electoral process, in full respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Timor-Leste. We are pleased to note that the Secretary-General has given due consideration to that request and has incorporated it into its report.”

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23. “Yet the root causes of the recent crises are still to be tackled. That is a prerequisite for the success of the State-building process and the holding of the first presidential and parliamentary elections in 2007. We therefore encourage the authorities and all stakeholders to demonstrate perseverance, tolerance and cooperation in order to speed up the process. Furthermore, steady back-up from the international community is much needed if that huge task is to succeed. As part of the international effort to restore normalcy to the country, we commend the role played by Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Portugal. However, as the Timorese authorities have themselves acknowledged, the current situation requires that the prevailing arrangements regarding the international forces be reviewed.”

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24. “Jose Luis Guterres, for his important statement. Furthermore, we associate ourselves with the statement to be made by Ambassador Luis Fonseca, Executive Secretary of the Community of Portuguese- Speaking Countries. Sharing significant historical, political and cultural ties with Timor-Leste, Cape Verde has always supported the struggle of the Timorese for a free, independent and prosperous country, coexisting peacefully with its neighbours. We have therefore been following very closely the evolution of the situation on the ground. Concerning the security situation, we are heartened to learn about the positive measures adopted by the Timorese authorities in order to foster reconciliation, confidence and dialogue within the population and among the main political stakeholders.”

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25. “May I thank you, Sir, and, through you, the members of this Council for allowing the delegation of Cape Verde to participate in this debate, which is so important for Timor-Leste and for all those who genuinely wish to see that country treading the path of peace, stability and progress. Since this is the first time my delegation is addressing the Council under your presidency, let me congratulate you on assuming that important position. We wish you continued success in discharging your mandate. My delegation expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his two very informative reports, and to Mr. Ian Martin, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General, for his insightful briefing and assessment of the situation in Timor-Leste. We also thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, Mr.”

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