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2006-04-17

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1. “Turkey believes that, with the support of UNIPSIL and the international community, the Sierra Leonean Government will be able to effectively surmount those obstacles. In that vein, we call on the international community to keep supporting Sierra Leone as it successfully navigates the challenges and difficulties that it faces. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to Mr. Von der Schulenburg to respond to questions and comments.”

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

2. “Turkey welcomes the joint communique issued on 2 April in Freetown, and is pleased to see that momentum in the right direction has been maintained in Sierra Leone. That sets an excellent example not only for Sierra Leone's immediate neighbourhood, but also for Africa in general. Turkey applauds both the Government and the opposition for showing leadership in the face of adversity. We also congratulate the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL) for continuing to play a crucial role in consolidating progress in what was once a war-torn nation. Sierra Leone still faces important challenges, and there is much work to be done. The task of concurrently fighting corruption, drug trafficking and youth unemployment cannot be taken lightly.”

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

3. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2009/267). I would also like to thank Mr. Michael von der Schulenburg, Executive Representative of the Secretary-General Ambassador John McNee, Chairperson of the Sierra Leone country- specific configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, and Her Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone for their presentations. Developments over the past months have shown that the advances that have been made in Sierra Leone in the consolidation of peace, reconciliation and prosperity remain fragile. Nevertheless, the political stakeholders in Sierra Leone have also proved that when confronted by problems they are able to rise to the occasion and address their outstanding problems in a peaceful and constructive manner.”

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

4. “I thank the Honourable Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to members of the Security Council who wish to make statements.”

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

5. “I thank Ambassador McNee for his briefing. I now give the floor to Her Excellency Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone.”

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

6. “John McNee, Chairperson of the Sierra Leone country-specific 2 configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and Permanent Representative of Canada. It is so decided. I invite Mr. McNee to take a seat at the Council table. 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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2009/267, which contains the second report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Michael von der Schulenburg and Mr. John McNee. I now give the floor to Mr. Von der Schulenburg.”

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

7. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the course of 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. Michael von der Schulenburg of Germany, Executive Representative of the Secretary- General and head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Von der Schulenburg to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the course of 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 His Excellency Mr.”

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

8. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone, in which she requests 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 that representative 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, Mrs. Bangura (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table. The President: On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to Her Excellency Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone.”

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

9. “I thank Mr. Moreno-Ocampo for his briefing. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of it consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.45 am.”

   2009-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6135 (2009) · source

10. “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. Luis Moreno- Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Moreno-Ocampo to take a seat at the Council table. 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. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, whom I welcome. I now give him the floor.”

    2009-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6135 (2009) · source

11. “An effective remedy in this regard would also help break the vicious cycle of ransom payments and piracy. In conclusion, I would like to say that, as an elected Member State which is going to take its place in the Security Council in two weeks' time, Turkey will continue to closely follow and remain seized of the matter.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

12. “Acts of piracy and armed robbery in the waters off the coast of Somalia further aggravate the situation in that country, which continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region. A lasting solution to the problem can be found only if anti-piracy efforts are complemented by concrete policies and measures that will contribute to the establishment of law and order as well as sustained economic development in Somalia. In that regard, we commend the cooperative attitude displayed by the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia. Nevertheless, the ongoing efforts at the national level should be intensified. Let me also add that, while taking the measures necessary to combat piracy, we must also start thinking about how the hostages currently held by pirates in Somalia can be liberated.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

13. “These two resolutions, along with previous ones, will help clear up the ambiguities around the interdiction and prosecution of pirates and the related legal and procedural challenges that undermine international efforts to suppress piracy. They provide clear guidelines to be followed. Today's resolution encourages, inter alia, all States and regional organizations fighting piracy off the coast of Somalia to establish an international cooperation mechanism to act as a common point of contact between States and regional and international organizations on all aspects of combating piracy. We believe that the United Nations itself should assume overall responsibility for guiding and coordinating all these operations. In this framework, we welcome the announcement by the Secretary-General on the appointment of a focal point as an initial step.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

14. “We have to suppress piracy and armed robbery as much as we can to create a synergy among all countries and regional and international actors concerned and by addressing all dimensions of the problem, including the legal dimension. Turkey closely follows and supports all initiatives to this end. Turkey has allocated a frigate to the standing NATO maritime group and it has also been invited to force-generation consultations for the European Union Operation, Atalanta. Turkey fully recognizes the need for robust international cooperation, and we are pleased to see that the Council is actively seized of the matter. In this regard, the adoption of resolutions 1846 (2008) and 1856 (2008) reflect the determination of the United Nations and the Security Council to take the lead on this critical issue.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

15. “Turkey is deeply concerned by the proliferation of acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, which have recently spread to a much larger area. So far, two Turkish commercial vessels have been hijacked and both are still being held hostage by the pirates. We are worried about the safety and well-being of the crew of these ships, as well as those of all other hijacked vessels. We condemn all these barbaric acts, which pose a serious threat not only to international maritime safety, but also to the prompt, safe and effective delivery of humanitarian aid to Somalia. We are aware that we may not be able to totally eradicate piracy until and unless the prevailing conditions in Somalia improve drastically, yet we cannot remain idle until that is achieved.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

16. “With this objective in mind, Turkey stands ready to work with the international community to facilitate meaningful progress in the Middle East peace process.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

17. “We urge both the Palestinian Authority and Israel to take tangible steps with a view to re-establishing the platform of dialogue for the resumption of the peace negotiations based on the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Quartet road map and the vision of two States, as well as the principle of land for peace. In this context, we also must emphasize that both parties must refrain from unilateral actions that might prejudge a final settlement. The long-awaited peace, security, socio-economic development and overall progress in the Middle East cannot be attained unless the Palestinian question is resolved through a just, comprehensive and lasting settlement. Turkey attaches great importance and is ready to contribute to those efforts by the international community to encourage both sides to adopt more constructive policies.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

18. “While the outcome of democratic elections cannot be contested, it is equally important that the Governments assuming power through such elections adopt and abide by the well-defined and established principles of democratic regimes. At this decisive moment in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Turkey strongly encourages both sides to pursue pragmatic policies. It is our ardent view that the Palestinian and the Israeli leaders have responsibilities and obligations for the well-being of their respective peoples, as well as for regional peace, security and stability.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

19. “We were, once again, distressed to hear today that a number of innocent people lost their lives or were seriously injured by a suicide bomb attack in Tel Aviv. We condemn that horrendous act. We are equally saddened to see innocent civilians being killed or maimed by punitive military operations. Neither resort to violence leading to such horrendous acts nor resort to military force is any remedy for political issues and problems. Resorting to violence and force only breeds further violence and force. The lack of confidence between the two sides, with surging acts of violence on the one hand and the use of force on the other, is inevitably leading to a vicious circle, which needs to be broken. We are quite concerned about the future of this region.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

20. “Let me start by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. My warmest thanks and congratulations go also to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Argentina. Turkey has aligned itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. However, I would like to touch upon a number of points which we deem fundamental, given the current situation in the region. It is indeed unfortunate that the window of opportunity created by Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank could not be capitalized upon so as to lead to a genuine political dialogue and thus to a permanent solution of the conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source