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lines on the record: 120
first: 2006-04-17
most recent: 2009-06-30
sittings or episodes: 20
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“I thank everyone for their kind and generous words to me. There are no other speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.20 p.m. 09-38734”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154Resumption1 (2009) · source
“There are still a number of speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. I 32 intend, with the concurrence of the members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 pm. The first statement will then be by the Permanent Representative of the Netherlands. The meeting was suspended at 1.15 p.m. 09-38690”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“I now give the floor to the representative of the Czech Republic, who will be the last speaker for this morning's session of our meeting.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“I resume my function as the President of the Council. I now give the floor to the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Indeed, this is my last appearance before the Council in my capacity as the Permanent Representative of Turkey, since I will be retiring as of tomorrow. Therefore, taking this opportunity, I would like to say that my four and a half years at the United Nations, and especially the last six months in the Security Council, have been the most interesting and rewarding experiences of my 44 year-long diplomatic career. I thank all my colleagues at the United Nations and in the Secretariat for their kindness and support. Without their cooperation and understanding, I would certainly have not enjoyed it as much as I did. Last but not least, I want to thank our interpreters for their tireless efforts. They are the invisible enablers of our work at the United Nations. Without them, we could not function.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Now, on a personal note, I extend my warmest thanks and gratitude for all the comments of my colleagues, who have bid me farewell. I must say that they have all been extremely kind and generous in their remarks about me. On the last day of the Presidency of Turkey, I wish to place on record my deep appreciation, and that of my delegation to our colleagues on the Council, for their cooperation and support. It was a great experience for me and my Mission, and I must add that I and my colleagues in our Mission enjoyed every moment of our Presidency, since there was never a dull moment. I also wish to thank our Secretariat colleagues for their invaluable support. Their professionalism and dedication are most commendable.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate once again what we have been saying from the first day - that failure is not an option in Afghanistan. Indeed, given the stakes involved, we must succeed, and we are confident that we will. We have every reason to believe that the proud people of Afghanistan, with the help of the international community, will turn the challenges into opportunities and will pave the way for a bright and prosperous future. Our Afghan brothers and sisters, who have suffered immensely from decades of war and destruction, deserve no less. Turkey will continue to contribute to the collective efforts in that direction, and we will do everything possible to make sure that we achieve our common goals sooner rather than later.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Recently, there are have been a number of promising developments in that context, particularly with respect to Afghanistan-Pakistan relations. The international community should continue to encourage and help those efforts to further advance regional cooperation. For its part, Turkey leads a trilateral cooperation process that includes Pakistan, Afghanistan and Turkey. Building upon our excellent relations with both countries and our deep-rooted engagement in the peace, prosperity and stability of the region, we hope that that initiative will constitute another contribution to the international community's joint endeavours. In that context, I am pleased to report that the third trilateral summit within that framework was recently held in April in Ankara.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“As an active contributor to peace and stability efforts in Afghanistan, Turkey pledges its full support to the Secretariat in formulating those benchmarks. We believe that the benchmarks should be concise and achievable, reflecting the challenges and opportunities on the ground. But, even more importantly, given the need for a comprehensive strategy, including security, governance, the rule of law, human rights and social and economic development, the benchmarks must address all those dimensions in a holistic, balanced and realistic manner. Only through such a broad-based and forward-looking strategy can we achieve our common objectives. Likewise, continued and enhanced regional cooperation is another requirement to accomplish our goals in Afghanistan.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“In fact, UNAMA is playing an essential role in almost all walks of social, political and economic life in Afghanistan, and we want that to continue unabated in the critical period ahead. In the light of the Secretary-General's comprehensive report (S/2009/323), I will not go into details of what further could and should be done. Let me just underline that we fully agree with the Secretary-General's observations and recommendations. In that context, we particularly look forward to agreed benchmarks being formulated and reflected in the next report of the Secretary-General. We believe that that exercise will result in further improving the United Nations work in Afghanistan and will also guide the Member States in their contributions.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. I wish to thank the Special Representative, Mr. Kai Eide, for his insightful briefing. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Mr. Zahir Tanin, for his statement. In view of the upcoming elections, which we hope will constitute a milestone in the transformation of Afghanistan into a stable and democratic State, our meeting today takes on additional significance. Indeed, the holding of those elections in a free and fair manner represents a high priority not only for Afghanistan, but also for the entire international community. Council members have already emphasized the importance of the election process and expressed their determination to help make it a success. Turkey joins that commitment and reiterates its full support for UNAMA's activities in that regard.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2009/323, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Kai Eide. I now give him the floor.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Tanin (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: On behalf of the Council, I wish to extend a warm welcome to His Excellency The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Kai Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Germany, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway and Pakistan, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“09-38601 Last but not least, we remember fondly all the United Nations peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. With those thoughts, I shall now adjourn the meeting. The meeting rose at 5.30 p.m. 27”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I thank the Under-Secretaries- General for the additional comments. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. Before I adjourn the meeting, I would like to thank everyone for their participation in, and contribution to, today's debate. I am particularly indebted to Under- Secretaries-General Le Roy and Malcorra, as well as to the representatives of the major troop, police and financial contributors for their insightful and thought- provoking comments and proposals. I am confident 09-3860] that the views expressed today around the table will contribute to the many parallel debates under way in various forums. We particularly look forward to the Secretariat's New Horizon non-paper, which will constitute an important basis for our work ahead.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I now give the floor to Mrs. Alice Mungwa, Senior Political Adviser at the Office of the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I wish to remind all speakers, as I indicated at the morning session, to limit, if possible, their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. Before I start giving the floor, I would like to welcome our new Assistant Secretary-General for Field Support, Mr. Anthony Banbury. He has joined us in the Secretariat and today in the Security Council. I welcome him and wish him continued success. I now give the floor to the representative of Brazil.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153Resumption1 (2009) · source
“There are still a number of speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. I intend, with the concurrence of the members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 p.m. The meeting was suspended at 1.15 p.m.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“The challenge now is to translate this will into concrete steps and reforms. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Canada.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Building on these examples and experiences, we could- and we should - look for a more concrete and regular process of dialogue with the TCCs and PCCs. As a dedicated troop- and police-contributing country, Turkey has a keen interest in strengthening the viability, sustainability and effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping and will continue to maintain its commitment to that end. In conclusion, despite the scale and complexity of the challenges facing United Nations peace operations, we believe that this is not a moment for despair. Indeed, times of crisis carry with them opportunities for reform and progress. And it is encouraging to see that there is a true willingness and a strong desire for fresh ideas, both in the Secretariat and among Member States, for reviewing and reforming how the United Nations system responds to conflicts.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“In particular, earlier and more substantive consultations by the Security Council with troop and police contributors would be of significant importance, since enhanced cooperation would enable the design of mandates based on a clear picture of available troops and police, and thus could provide realistic options for what can and cannot be achieved. As a result, mandates would have earlier and wider acceptance from troop contributors, and benchmarking would be easier. Given the operational and political risks that United Nations peacekeepers face in tough environments, it is natural that the troop- and police- contributing countries want an increased say in how operations are run. There have been a number of experiments on how to include TCCs and PCCs more effectively in monitoring and sustaining missions.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“In short, to meet the challenges before us, we need a new coalition, a strategic dialogue that will include all stakeholders, particularly the Security Council, the Secretariat, the United Nations Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, the Fifth Committee, the Peacebuilding Commission and in some cases the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, as well as troop- and police- contributing countries (TCCs and PCCs). The new agenda for partnership as described by Under- Secretaries-General Le Roy and Malcorra is thus essential.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Enhancing the deterrent power of peacekeeping forces by providing them with sufficient assets, establishing close cooperation between the civilian and military parts of a mission, strengthening early warning mechanisms in possible crisis regions, integrating the political and socio-economic dimensions of peacebuilding into peace support operations and enhancing cooperation with regional security organizations such as the African Union, the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe would all add to the efficient operation of peacekeeping missions in the field. Capacity-building and the training of peacekeepers also constitute an indispensable component of conducting a successful peacekeeping operation.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Implementing reforms, generating resources, building up the necessary capabilities and developing effective partnership among all stakeholders, as well as improving interoperability, turn out to be the essential elements in this regard. More rapid and more flexible peacekeeping operations require institutional and operational reforms to United Nations command and control mechanisms, procurement and supply systems and the overall strategy. We believe that the two central tenets of the Brahimi report (S/2000/809) should be our guide: deployment of forces should be tied to a viable political strategy and mandates should be linked to the reality of available resources.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“The disconnect between those who mandate and those who implement and the lack of effective and dynamic supervision by the Council over all peacekeeping operations are other factors which in varying degrees add to the complexity of the problems faced. What is more, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support are understaffed. The fourth and final question is: How can we overcome these problems and what should be the way ahead? We definitely need a compass setting out the agreed and achievable goals and a collective determination for the future direction of United Nations peacekeeping.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Incomplete reforms, strains in management and command systems, disproportionality between mandates and resources and problems of scale all hamper the efficiency of peacekeeping operations. For instance, peacekeeping operations are now frequently mandated to protect civilians. But often, they do not have the size or density of forces to do so. Likewise, benchmarking of progress is a key determinant in an exit strategy. But in actuality, identifying the conditions for exit poses a serious challenge. The indispensable link between the political process and the peacekeeping is yet another important aspect of the problems faced.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“As the largest institutional provider of peacekeepers worldwide, the United Nations feels these difficulties more than any other organization. In addition to the dwindling of financial resources available to peacekeeping activities, perhaps more important is the fact that the pool of troops to which we all resort also shows quantitative and logistical deficiencies. The troop-contributing countries are facing increasing difficulties in providing the necessary troops and capabilities. The third question is: What are the causes of these problems? The causes of the current problems in United Nations peacekeeping are to be found both at the strategic-political level and at the operational- implementation level.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Of course, it is far preferable to prevent conflicts before they become full-fledged crises requiring intensive peacekeeping or peacemaking. And for that, there is no doubt that we need to invest more in the international community's mediation and conflict prevention capabilities. However, in the real world we all know too well that the need for United Nations peacekeeping operations will never cease to exist. And thus, in parallel with efforts to improve our practices on when and how best to mandate peacekeeping missions, we must also make sure that the necessary political will and capabilities are in place. The second question is: What are the problems? Today, international peacekeeping operations face a series of problems and challenges including military, financial and personnel overstretch.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. Let me start by thanking Under-Secretaries- General Le Roy and Malcorra for their briefings, which have set the right tone for our debate. The interventions by Council members have also touched upon all relevant points, so I will confine myself to four basic questions we face in dealing with the challenges of peacekeeping. First, why do we need peacekeeping? Since its inception, peacekeeping has become one of the key tools of the United Nations for the maintenance of global peace and security and has proved its versatility in a number of cases by helping to deter or reverse inter-State conflicts, ending civil wars and mitigating humanitarian crises.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“I thank Ms. Malcorra for her briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I shall now give the floor to members of the Security Council.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“I thank Mr. Le Roy for his briefing. I now give the floor to Ms. Susana Malcorra, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Now, without any further ado, let me open the floor for what we hope will be a lively and fruitful exchange. I now give the floor to Mr. Le Roy.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“On the Secretariat side, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support have launched an internal review of the full range of issues confronting the peacekeeping agenda, under the name New Horizon, on which I am sure the 09-38504 Under-Secretaries-General Mr. Alain Le Roy and Ms. Susan Malcorra will brief us. What we aim to do today is to continue and contribute to the ongoing discussions on United Nations peacekeeping by inserting new ideas and highlighting some existing issues and thus to contribute to the efforts under way in various forums. We are hoping that the views expressed today by some of the major stakeholders in the realm of peacekeeping will present useful inputs to the ongoing debate in other forums, particularly for the Secretariat in the finalization of the New Horizon paper.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“We are so pleased that the representatives of major troop-, police- and financing- contributing countries are also with us today, participating in the debate. As the Council knows, there is already a lively debate taking place in different forums within the United Nations, such as the Committee of Thirty-Four - the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations. There are also several initiatives that have been launched by Member States with a View to further strengthening United Nations peacekeeping to meet the needs that arise from the contemporary challenges, such as the United Kingdom/France joint initiative and the initiative of Canada and the Center on International Cooperation.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“In the process of reform of the United Nations peacekeeping mechanism, numerous questions emerge that require the active engagement of and response from the States Members of the United Nations and from the Security Council. Thus, the strengthening of interaction between those who plan and mandate the United Nations peacekeeping operations and those who implement these mandates on the ground, often at considerable risks, is one important aspect that calls for further deliberation by the Council. In our concept note, we have already touched upon questions relevant to that aspect. We believe that we can find the right answers to these questions only through mutual, transparent and interactive dialogue. In fact, today's meeting aims precisely at that achieving that purpose.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and Ms. Susana Malcorra, 2 Under-Secretary-General for Field Support. Before giving them the floor, I would like to make a statement by way of introduction. Let me first answer the question of why we asked for such a debate in an already busy month for the Security Council. In fact, we tried to do that in our concept note circulated two weeks ago. There, we highlighted the importance of maintaining the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping operations as a key tool of United Nations peace efforts and the ongoing reform efforts to overcome the challenges facing it.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Alice Aghenebit Mungwa, Senior Political Affairs Adviser, Office of the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations. It is so decided. I invite Mrs. Mungwa to take the seat reserved for her at the side of the Council Chamber. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend invitations under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and Ms. Susana Malcorra, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Council will hear briefings by Mr.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend invitations under rule 37 of its provisional rules of procedure to Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, India, Italy, Jordan, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Spain and Uruguay. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mrs.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“In favour: Austria, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Japan, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mexico, Russian Federation, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1876 (2009). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.10 p.m. 09-38407”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6152 (2009) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2009/327, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Burkina Faso. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2009/302, which contains the report of the Secretary- General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and on the activities of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in that country. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6152 (2009) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.35 p.m. 35”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I now give the floor to Mrs. Alice Mungwa, Senior Political Affairs Adviser at the Office of the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I now give the floor to the new Permanent Representative of Australia and wish him continued health, happiness and success.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I wish to remind all speakers, as I indicated at the morning session, to please limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I now give the floor to the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“There are still a number of speakers on my list for this morning. I intend, with the consent of all members, to suspend the meeting until 3 p.m. The meeting rose at 1.25 p.m. 35”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“Before giving the floor to the Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic, I intend, with the Council's permission, to continue until 1.15 pm. because I still have 30 speakers on my list. I now give the floor to the representative of the Czech Republic.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“The international community has the duty to do more in that direction, including through capacity-building and technical assistance. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. Before we proceed, may I kindly remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to conclude its open debate today. I now give the floor to the representative of Brazil.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“It is the activities of the terrorist organizations themselves that put the lives of civilians in danger, so international organizations, and non-governmental organizations in particular, should be vigilant in conducting their work in conflict areas and not allow themselves to be exploited by such groups and organizations. Before concluding, I would also like to stress that, in effect, it is through strengthening the rule of law, human rights, democracy and governance that we can secure the long-term and lasting protection of civilians. We should also ensure that the perpetrators of violence against civilians are held fully accountable for their actions. They should know that they can run, but they cannot escape, and that they will face justice eventually.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“It related to non-State armed groups. Given the inevitable ambiguity of that term and the many different types of entities that fall under the category, we feel that one should be extremely careful in dealing with such groups. This is particularly important as many terrorist organizations attempt to abuse the term and what it entails in their quest to gain international attention and support. Combating terrorism is both the right and the obligation of every State. Nothing should be allowed to weaken our resolve to fight that scourge.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source