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first: 2006-07-06
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“There is a need for in-depth and more systematic research relating to different issues relative to children and armed conflict. Since the publication of the Graca Machel report, much has been achieved. Monitoring of and reporting on the situation of children in armed conflict have improved. While some parties are making real progress in protecting children from grave violations in situations of armed conflict, others continue to violate the rights of the most vulnerable - the children. There is therefore a need for the international community to proceed from monitoring and reporting to response. The Security Council should call on parties to follow up on its strong call for parties to prepare concrete, time-bound action plans.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“The EU continues actively to support and work closely with the Special Representative, UNICEF, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other actors, including non-governmental organizations, and thanks all those actors for their efforts to protect children and children's rights in armed conflict situations. We would like also to underline the importance of briefings such as this one by the Special Representative to the Security Council, as well as to other relevant United Nations bodies such as the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council. We welcome the 10-year review of the Graca Machel report, which will provide us with an opportunity to assess the situation of children and armed conflict and highlight the challenges ahead.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“The European Union also urges those States that have not yet done so to ratify and fully implement the Statute of the International Criminal Court, which classifies enlisting children under the age of 15 as a war crime. The European Union is proceeding with the mainstreaming of children's rights into its advocacy, policies and programmes. The EU has continued its efforts towards the implementation of its plan of action relative to its Guidelines on Children and Armed Conflict. Cooperation with the relevant stakeholders is ongoing, and the EU continues to monitor the situation of children in armed conflict. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Working Group of the Security Council on Children and Armed Conflict for its work.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“The sustainability of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes can be enhanced by supporting national initiatives and by encouraging national ownership of the programmes, but adequate international funding must be ensured so that it is available for the rehabilitation and reintegration of all children that have been associated with armed forces. The report encourages States to strengthen national and international measures against the recruitment of children, particularly by ratifying and implementing the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“The European Union also stresses the need to recognize gender-based issues in the drawing up of peace agreements, the assignment of peacekeeping and peacebuilding missions, and in the planning of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes. The report underlines the need to recognize the special concerns of girl combatants and girls associated with armed groups. Rape and grave sexual violence against children is a particularly severe violation of their rights and can constitute a war crime, genocide or a crime against humanity. Impunity must never be allowed in such cases, and child victims need to be able to seek meaningful redress and compensation through child- friendly mechanisms.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“A serious development is the "migration" of recruitment and the use of child soldiers within regions, such as, for example, the Mano River and Great Lakes region in Africa. A way must be found to stop rebel groups from preying upon children and recruiting them. The report provides important recommendations. All grave violations of human rights and international law suffered by children in all conflict situations should receive equal attention. Killing and maiming, abduction, recruiting, rape and other grave sexual violations, attacks against schools and hospitals, and denial of humanitarian access to children all are grave violations that seriously affect the future of those children that are forced to live in situations of armed conflict. The reporting mechanism should also address all relevant situations in equal terms.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“The escalation of violence in the Middle East has cost several hundred children their lives, and thousands more have suffered other serious grievances. The conflict in Sri Lanka has escalated, and children have been recruited by both the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the so-called Karuna faction. In Somalia, a long period without a central government has left the majority of children without an opportunity to get even a basic education, and humanitarian access in some parts of the country has been seriously hampered. Various armed forces and groups in the Sudan use children for military purposes, and in Darfur many girls are victims of ethnically targeted sexual violence.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“Ten years ago, Graca Machel, in her report, laid the foundation for putting the issue of children and armed conflict on the international agenda. The important resolution 1612 (2005) came five years after the first resolution on children and armed conflict was adopted in the Security Council. During those five years, important steps were taken to improve the situation, but it also became clear that further efforts and better-coordinated actions were required. The EU therefore warmly welcomes the establishment of the monitoring and reporting mechanism and the setting up of the Security Council Working Group which resulted from resolution 1612 (2005). As stated in the report, there have been both negative and positive developments in the past year.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“Every day children are killed, maimed, abducted or recruited as child soldiers, become the victims of rape or other grave acts of sexual violence, or suffer as a result of attacks against schools and hospitals that prevent them from enjoying their right to education and health care. Also, because of the denial of humanitarian access, children in conflict areas are deprived of their right to survival and development, to food, water and medication. Children in armed conflicts suffer from physical, emotional and social problems. In addition to the suffering of children and families affected by armed conflict, the development of society as a whole suffers when its children are denied a safe childhood. No society can afford to put its children at risk; nor can the international community.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“I have the pleasure of speaking on behalf of the European Union (EU). Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, Iceland, and Ukraine align themselves with this statement. The European Union attaches great importance to the issue of children and armed conflict and I thank you, Sir, for having given me the opportunity to participate in this discussion today. I would also like to thank Ms. Coomaraswamy, the Special Representative of the Secretary General, for her briefing, as well as for her excellent report. Despite the almost universal ratification of the Convention of the Rights of the Child, millions of children continue to have their human rights violated and to suffer in situations of armed conflict.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“We call on countries in the region to refrain from any interference in Lebanon's internal affairs, in accordance with Security Council resolutions, and to provide firm support to Lebanon's Government in reconstruction efforts.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“In that regard, the EU fully supports the reconstruction process in the perspective of the Paris conference in January 2007. The European Union reiterates its call for the immediate release of the two abducted Israeli soldiers. We renew our determination to support the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), and call on all parties in the region to comply with the resolution, especially the arms embargo. Lebanon's sovereignty over its land, sea and airspace must be respected by all. The European Union urges Israel to stop violations of Lebanese airspace by the Israeli air force. We welcome the deployment of troops of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and of the Lebanese armed forces, which is progressing well.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“The European Union emphasizes the importance of the implementation of the Agreement of Movement and Access of November 2005. We call on Israel as well to respect previous agreements and to fulfil its obligations under them. We insist on the particular importance of regular operations at Gaza crossings, notably at the Rafah crossing, and call on Israel to do its utmost to ensure that the crossings be opened and that they remain open. On Lebanon, the European Union encourages all Lebanese parties to reach consensus and to resume the process of national dialogue. We continue to be committed to supporting the legitimate and democratically elected Lebanese Government and its efforts to stabilize the situation in the country and maintain its unity.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“Such a government of national unity would also be a partner for the international community in the effort to relaunch the peace process. We underline the importance of preserving and strengthening the capacity of the institutions of the Palestinian Authority and express our readiness to provide enhanced support to a Palestinian government that the EU can engage with. The European Union remains deeply concerned at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank and recalls its commitment to help the Palestinian people. We reiterate our call on Israel for the immediate resumption of transfers of withheld Palestinian tax and customs revenues. We encourage donors and others to make full use of the temporary international mechanism.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“We underline our intention to actively contribute to the work within the Quartet to get the Middle East peace process urgently back on track in order to make progress towards a comprehensive settlement on the basis of the Road Map, relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the commitments made at Sharm el-Sheikh in 2005. The European Union reiterates its call for the immediate release of the abducted Israeli soldier and commends the efforts in the region to that end, including by partners. We also repeat our call for the immediate release of Palestinian ministers and legislators detained in Israel. The European Union urges the Palestinians to work for national unity and to form a government with a platform that reflects Quartet principles and allows for early engagement.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“The European Union reiterates its full support for the legitimate and democratically elected Lebanese Government. The continuing violence in the Middle East is a cause of deep concern. We have strongly deplored the Israeli military action in Gaza, which is resulting in a growing number of civilian casualties. We have also strongly deplored the firing of rockets into Israeli territory. The deterioration of the situation will only aggravate the already grave circumstances in the region, where a return to a comprehensive peace process with a clear political perspective is urgently needed. The European Union reaffirms its intention to support Israeli and Palestinian efforts to advance the peace process.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The countries of Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Ukraine align themselves with this statement. At the outset, let me express my deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Pierre Gemayel, Lebanon's Minister for Industry, who was assassinated today. The presidency of the European Union condemns in the strongest terms this brutal assassination. The attack comes at a time when the political situation in Lebanon is already critically tense. The European Union urges all parties to refrain from activities that would further endanger the political stability of Lebanon.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“This terrible violence clearly underlines once again that there can be no military or unilateral solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The only way forward for Israel and the Palestinians is the negotiation of a viable two-State solution. All parties have a clear duty to act now to revive a credible peace process and to avoid further tragedies such as those witnessed in Beit Hanoun.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“The present stalemate must be urgently brought to an end, and a process of dialogue must be opened. To achieve that, an immediate cessation of violence is imperative. The process of reconciliation among Palestinians must be given a chance. We urge the Palestinians to continue their efforts to form a Government of national unity with a platform reflecting the Quartet principles and allowing for early engagement. The European Union reiterates its intention to actively contribute to the work within the Quartet to get the Middle East peace process urgently back on track in order to make progress towards a comprehensive settlement on the basis of the Road Map, the relevant Security Council resolutions and the commitments made at Sharm el-Sheikh in 2005. The international community must provide its full support to the parties in that respect.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“While recognizing Israel's legitimate right to self- defence, we urge Israel to exercise the utmost restraint and underline that action should not be disproportionate or in contradiction to international humanitarian law. We call on Israel to end its incursion into Gaza. It is imperative that the humanitarian conditions of the Palestinian people be urgently alleviated. The European Union also calls on the Palestinian leadership to bring an end to the firing of rockets on Israeli territory. The deterioration of the situation will only aggravate the already grave circumstances in the region, where a return to a comprehensive peace process with a clear political perspective is urgently needed. The time has come for all parties to fulfil their responsibilities.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The following countries - Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey and Ukraine - align themselves with this statement. The European Union is deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Gaza and the West Bank. In particular, we are shocked by the large number of civilian deaths and injuries caused by the shelling of Beit Hanoun by the Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday. We deeply regret the growing number of civilian casualties, many of them children, as well as the destruction of houses and other civilian infrastructure.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“To that end, the EU will soon start negotiations on visa facilitation with Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to facilitate travel to European Union member States. Negotiations on the readmission agreement will be conducted in parallel. It is important that Bosnia and Herzegovina does its utmost to implement reforms in the field of justice and home affairs, which are necessary for the success of negotiations.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“The EU Secretary-General and High Representative, Javier Solana, and the EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Mr. Olli Rehn, prepared in early October a joint report on the reinforced role of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina. That report was welcomed by EU Foreign Ministers on 17 October and serves as the basis for further work within the EU. The Peace Implementation Council's June decision to close down the Office of the High Representative by 30 June 2007, and the forthcoming review and confirmation of this decision in February 2007, will be taken into account in the EU's planning process and action on this matter. The EU fully supports Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU perspective. It is important that it is also visible in the lives of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“While reform is not a precondition for a Stabilization and Association Agreement, it is clear that Bosnia and Herzegovina needs more functional and sustainable State structures that are better prepared for EU integration. Constitutional reform is therefore essential for the future of the country. The European Union is ready to assist Bosnia and Herzegovina in this important effort. The EU, which is already providing a framework of stability to the country with two European security and defence policy missions - EUFOR-Althea and the European Union Police Mission - indicated in May its readiness in principle to reinforce the Union's engagement in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the context of the envisaged closure of the Office of the High Representative.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“The European Commission is publishing its regular progress report on Bosnia and Herzegovina today, 8 November. The report will give a comprehensive assessment of Bosnia and Herzegovina's pace on its European path. The EU will continue to provide financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina on its European course through the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance, which enters into force at the beginning of 2007 and will provide almost â‚¬11.5 billion for the western Balkan countries and Turkey over the next seven years. In spring, Bosnia and Herzegovina was proceeding well in its constitutional reform process. Regrettably, the progress has stalled.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“The EU has made it clear that the implementation of police reform, based on the Agreement on Police Restructuring of October 2005, is an indispensable condition for concluding negotiations on the Stabilization and Association Agreement. We expect that the European perspective will encourage all parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina to work together in order to overcome this obstacle as soon as possible. The conclusion of negotiations will also depend on Bosnia and Herzegovina's cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. More decisive action, notably by the authorities in Republika Srpska, and cooperation with neighbouring countries, are needed in order to arrest and transfer to The Hague those indictees still at large.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“This year has been crucial for Bosnia and Herzegovina in many ways. The EU is pleased with the peaceful and orderly conduct of the October general elections and looks forward to the timely formation of the new Government. The EU is ready to work with any coalition genuinely engaged in advancing the reforms that Bosnia and Herzegovina needs for its EU rapprochement. The first negotiation round of the Stabilization and Association Agreement was held in January. At that time, we anticipated that the negotiations could be concluded by the end of the year. Unfortunately, the situation now seems different. While we are glad to note that Bosnia and Herzegovina has made progress on the negotiations at the technical level, we regret that many key reforms - in particular police reform - have been delayed in 2006.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“I have the honour to address the Security Council on behalf of the European Union (EU). The following countries - Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Norway, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova - align themselves with this statement. I would like to thank the High Representative and the EU Special Representative, Mr. Christian Schwarz- Schilling, for his comprehensive presentation on developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as for his first periodic report to the Security Council. The European Union welcomes the approach taken by Mr. Schwarz-Schilling's Office of offering advice and support to the national authorities rather than acting on their behalf. Strengthening local ownership is essential in the transition from stabilization to EU integration.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“As long as this conflict is not resolved, peace will not be secured anywhere in the region. The European Union reiterates its continuing support to Israeli and Palestinian efforts to advance the peace process.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“The European Union also reiterates its call for an immediate resumption of the transfers of withheld Palestinian tax and customs revenues by Israel, as this would also have a significant impact on the Palestinian economy. We have called on Israel to consider the resumption of such transfers via the temporary international mechanism, to improve the deteriorating economic and humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the West Bank. We also recall the utmost importance of the full implementation of the Agreement on Movement and Access, particularly the permanent opening of the Rafah, Karni and other crossings. We must all work to solve those pressing issues. We must bear firmly in mind the overriding goal: an early resumption of dialogue between the two parties with a View to relaunching negotiations on the basis of the Road Map.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“The European Union has done its utmost to find ways to alleviate the daily situation of the Palestinians. Our combined assistance to the Palestinians in 2006 will be in excess of â‚¬650 million, which is more than in previous years. That assistance is channelled partly via the temporary international mechanism, and also through United Nations organizations and other channels. The temporary international mechanism has now been extended for a further three months, and we are currently examining the modalities for its expansion. We encourage other donors to make full use of the mechanism in order to address the needs of the Palestinian people.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“A very pressing issue is the question of the Palestinian Government. The European Union expresses its support to President Abbas and calls on the Palestinians to join his efforts towards national unity and the formation of a government with a political platform reflecting the Quartet principles and allowing for early engagement. Such a government would also be a key factor in allowing the European Union to pursue its goal of strengthening the capacity of Palestinian institutions. Another issue of utmost urgency is the alarming humanitarian and economic situation in the Palestinian territories. Sixty-five per cent of the Palestinians live below the poverty line and civil servants are on strike, since they have not been paid for many months.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“In order to achieve this, we first need to focus on the most pressing issues. The European Union remains deeply concerned at the continued Israeli operation in the Palestinian territories and deplores the loss of civilian life it has brought. It calls on the Palestinian leadership to bring an end to violence and terrorist activities, including the firing of rockets into Israeli territory. The recent intra-Palestinian clashes are also a cause of great concern. Violence is not the solution. We call for an end to violence and for restraint from all sides. Security is a matter of concern for everyone. The European Union once again reiterates its call for the immediate and unconditional release of the abducted Israeli soldier. We also repeat our call for the immediate release of Palestinian ministers and legislators in Israeli custody.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“We stress that Lebanon's sovereignty over its land, sea and airspace must be respected. We also call for the immediate release of the two Israeli soldiers whose abduction sparked the Israeli military operation. The European Union would once again like to reiterate its commitment to support the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006). We can all recall the numerous useful meetings held during the General Assembly's ministerial week, including in the Council, on how to break the deadlock in the Middle East. There seems to be a consensus within the international community on the urgent need to make progress towards a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict, based on relevant Security Council resolutions and the Road Map, and with a negotiated two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at its core.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The following countries, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Iceland and Ukraine, align themselves with this statement. In recent months, the Middle East has once again witnessed turbulent times. It is now important for all of us to look ahead and work strenuously to stabilize the region. In Lebanon, we have already seen some encouraging developments. The European Union welcomes the overall deployment of the Lebanese armed forces in southern Lebanon, supported by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). We have noted the almost complete withdrawal of Israeli troops, and we call on Israel to withdraw also from the Lebanese part of the town of Ghajar, in coordination with UNIFIL.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“The European Community already provides several hundred million euros' worth of assistance to some 80 countries around the world in fields such as border management, counter-terrorist financing and police cooperation. The European Union emphasizes the role of regional and subregional organizations in creating synergies through assistance programmes and in promoting best practices.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The European Union has participated in a number of visits by the CTED and is prepared to continue to do so. The Union is also providing financial support to the three regional seminars organized by the 1540 Committee, in Beijing, Accra and Lima. The European Union recognizes the importance of technical assistance in the work of the Committees and of the CTED. In terms of technical assistance, the Terrorism Prevention Branch of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime plays an important role. The Union and individual member States have made assistance available and continue to be ready to provide assistance to build capacity.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The work of the Committees is underpinned by adequate reporting on the part of Member States. The European Union attaches great importance to full and timely reporting. We support the ongoing efforts to consolidate States' reporting requirements. The European Union supports the active outreach of the Committees aimed at enhancing States' implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions. The visits conducted by the Committees and their experts with a view to information-sharing, cooperation and interaction with Member States, as well as their contacts with international organizations, have proved most useful. Such visits and contacts need adequate preparation and follow-up. In that respect, the European Union sees possibilities for synergy in the activities of the various Committees.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The European Union recognizes the practical progress achieved by the 1267 Committee in improving the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions regime and making the information contained in the Consolidated List more useful and accessible to all Member States. The European Union takes a keen interest in the discussion on the Committee's guidelines concerning the listing and de-listing procedures. Let me highlight, in that context, the European Union's current work concerning listing and de-listing issues, including the joint workshop between the European Union and the United States presently taking place in Helsinki, Finland. We reiterate our call to deal expeditiously with that issue, as mandated by resolution 1617 (2005) and the 2005 World Summit, taking note of the input provided by the Secretary-General.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The European Union Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the European Union Strategy for Combating Radicalization and Recruitment to Terrorism were adopted in December 2005. They highlight the need to disrupt the activities of the networks and individuals that draw people into terrorism, and to ensure that voices of mainstream opinion prevail over those of extremism. The European Union remains committed to the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and has welcomed the extension of the mandate of the 1540 Committee. We encourage all Member States that have not already done so to submit their reports to the Committee.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The Security Council has a pivotal role to play in international action against terrorism. We thank the three Committee Chairmen for their briefings and take this opportunity to recognize their dedicated involvement in their work. Allow me to briefly highlight some important aspects of their ongoing work. The European Union strongly supports the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its Executive Directorate (CTED) in guaranteeing full implementation of the commitments laid out in resolution 1373 (2001). We also attach importance to the implementation of the measures laid out in resolution 1624 (2005) and welcome the CTC's recent report (S/2006/737) on the status of implementation. We encourage those who have not yet reported on their national measures to do so as soon as possible.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“In the same spirit of compromise and cooperation, we should continue our efforts to bridge the differences that still exist. We believe that the General Assembly should make every effort to reach an agreement on a comprehensive convention on international terrorism, based on the coordinator's draft text, without further delay. The European Union condemns all acts of terrorism as criminal and stresses that terrorism can never be justified, irrespective of its alleged motivations, objectives, forms or manifestations. At the same time, we stress that respect for international law, international humanitarian law, human rights law and refugee law is an essential element for effective and legitimate action to counter terrorism. Our action must be firmly based on due process and the rule of law.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“As terrorism requires a global response, we should lend the United Nations our keen support in order to sustain and continue improving the counter- terrorism efforts made since 9/11. The European Union applauds the adoption of the unique Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy by the General Assembly on 8 September 2006 as its resolution 60/288. Its adoption by consensus is a strong political signal to the world. It demonstrates the determination of the General Assembly to overcome disagreements and to unite its members behind our shared goal of preventing and combating terrorism. For the first time, manifold efforts and activities in the field of counter-terrorism are highlighted in a single United Nations document. The European Union stands ready to cooperate with all Member States in effectively implementing the Strategy.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The following countries align themselves with this statement: Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Croatia, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Iceland, Norway, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. We recently marked the fifth anniversary of the horrendous terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001. Just before that, we received the disturbing news of yet another threat to international transport networks. Thanks to effective police work and international cooperation, the plot was foiled. That is strong testimony reminding us that we need to remain vigilant.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The EU is the largest donor to Kosovo, and we encourage others to consider as a priority how they can deepen their assistance to Kosovo. An international donor conference is foreseen after the status settlement. A long-term commitment from the international donor community will be needed to ensure a lasting and durable status settlement in Kosovo.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“Furthermore, the EU financed UNMIK Pillar IV, which has been assisting in the revitalization of economic activity in Kosovo and in the creation of a modern, open-market economy attractive for foreign investments. The EU is also committed to assisting Kosovo's economy in the future. The aim is to create sustainable conditions for economic growth and development, as well as to bring Kosovo's legislative and administrative frameworks closer to European standards. The rule of law and security conditions are crucial for the prospects of the economic growth and development of Kosovo. Finally, UNMIK's work is coming to a closing phase. The smooth transition can continue only if the necessary funding in crucial areas is available.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“Together with the Secretary-General, we urge all parties concerned to cease inflammatory accusations and to pursue constructive behaviour to ensure a sustainable future for Kosovo. Belgrade must also play its part in achieving those aims. Serbia has a crucial role in the efforts to stabilize the Western Balkan region and to ensure its smooth integration into the Euro-Atlantic cooperation structures. I would like to underline that economic progress is essential for the creation of a tolerant, multi-ethnic and democratic Kosovo. To date, the EU has provided more than â‚¬2.6 billion to Kosovo to address urgent post-conflict needs, develop and strengthen Kosovo's new institutions, support the returns process and foster economic development.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“Local ownership and accountability should rest with Kosovo. The international engagement should help Kosovo's institutions to assume full responsibility for Kosovo over time, on the basis of rigid benchmarking of performance and capabilities. The objective of the European Union is to ensure that Kosovo becomes a reliable partner, progressing together with the rest of the region towards the EU. In particular, it needs the political will and genuine commitment of all parties involved in the current status negotiations. As the Secretary-General has noted in his report, it is crucial to reassure all communities that they will have a place in Kosovo in the future, regardless of its status. The future settlement should guarantee the protection of the rights and the identity of all communities in Kosovo.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“An EU planning team has already been established and deployed in Kosovo to make preparations for a possible Security and Defence Policy operation in the fields of police and justice, which are areas crucial for the security and the stability of the region. Preparations for the future EU role in Kosovo are taking place in close cooperation with the European Commission to ensure a coherent approach. High Representative Javier Solana, together with Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn, has already prepared three insightful reports on the future European commitment to Kosovo. Those reports serve as a basis for future planning. We believe that, following a settlement and the phasing out of UNMIK, Kosovo's own institutions should be responsible for managing its affairs as much as possible.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“The EU fully supports those efforts and, through its EU representative to the Kosovo future status process and through the Commission, plays a leading role. The EU also recently welcomed the decision to move forward into direct political talks on the status issue and called upon both sides to engage constructively in that phase of the negotiations. Depending on the future status settlement, the engagement of the European Union in Kosovo is planned to have three main components: the EU contribution to a possible future international civilian presence, a possible European Security and Defence Policy operation in the broader field of the rule of law, and an EU presence related to the European perspective on Kosovo. Preparations are well under way in all these areas.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source