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“The European aspiration of Bosnia and Herzegovina was solemnly reaffirmed by President Zeljko Komsic' in his speech to the General Assembly on 24 September (see A/68/PV.6). To fulfil that aspiration, the political leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina must make tangible progress, including by fully implementing the decision rendered on 22 December 2009 by the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Sejdic' and Finci v. Bosnia and Herzegovina. On 1 July, Croatia became the twenty-eighth State member of the European Union. For their part, Serbia and Kosovo have taken significant steps on their path to European integration by continuing the implementation of the 19 April 2013 agreement. We deeply believe that the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a united, stable and multi-ethnic State lies in a European perspective.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“We share the concerns of the High Representative as regards the manner in which the leaders of the Republika Srpska are using the decision issued on 18 July by the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Maktouf and Damjanovic' v. Bosnia and Herzegovina for the purposes of calling into question the Court and the Office of the Prosecutor of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the duty of the Bosnian State to ensure that justice is done and that perpetrators of serious crimes under international law are prosecuted, tried and punished; that faculty cannot be called into question. In the same vein, we call upon all communities and their political representatives to respect the authority of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, whose work remains crucial.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“It is the first census organized since the end of the war. Despite the political difficulties and a worrisome level of unemployment, the security situation has remained calm and stable. The European Union-led force Operation Althea did not need to intervene in order to restore peace given that the Bosnian authorities were able to address potential security threats. That is a fact that should be welcomed. It fully justifies the decision of the European Union to focus the Force's main efforts on capacity-building and training while preserving the means to contribute to the deterrent capacity of the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ongoing efforts to prosecute the perpetrators ofwar crimes is an key component of reconciliation efforts. Luxembourg attaches particular importance to that issue.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“Legislative work at various levels has been insufficient, and the authorities have been unable to respond to the legitimate aspirations of their citizens who are demanding an effective system of governance. The demonstrations in June in the streets of Sarajevo to protest against the authorities' inability to issue identification numbers to its citizens also testifies to the discontent of the population as regards that situation. On a more positive note, the intensity of the political crisis in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has waned, particularly following the intervention of the High Representative. Like Mr. Inzko, we also welcome the fact that last month the Bosnian authorities were able to carry out a population and household census, with the support of the European Union.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): I would like to join previous speakers in thanking the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Valentin Inzko, for his report (S/2013/646, annex) and for the work he is doing in the service of the Bosnians. Luxembourg associates itself with the statement to be made on behalf of the European Union. In his most recent report, the High Representative highlights the continuing gridlock that prevents reforms that are nevertheless crucial for achieving the goals that the leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina have set for themselves in terms of European and Euro-Atlantic integration. The ongoing discord between political officials continues to impede the proper functioning of Bosnian institutions.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“In particular, I am grateful for the efforts of our colleagues in the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group, which, in line with the work of the group of five small nations, are committed to strengthen the responsibility, coherence and transparency of the Security Council. We count on everyone's suggestions to help the Council to rise to the level of the task that the Member States have conferred upon it by virtue of the Charter of the United Nations, namely, to take the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and to act on behalf of Members to carry out the duties incumbent upon the Council by virtue of that responsibility.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“The regular contributions of the Special Representatives on children and armed conflict and on combating sexual violence in armed conflict also seem to us to be important. Lastly, we support the proposals and considerations under way for the right of the veto not be used to block a decision by the Council to prevent or halt genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. In our View, such progress would make it possible to strengthen the Council's credibility and its ability to act. In conclusion, I would like in advance to thank the many Member States that will put forward proposals in the course of this open debate.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“We of course welcome the more regular holding, since the beginning of the year, of meetings summarizing the month's work, which allows us not only to draw lessons from the concluding month but also to look into situations that could potentially require the Council's attention in future. Nevertheless, we are convinced that greater recourse to horizon-scanning briefings from the Secretariat will make it possible for the Council to more resolutely take a preventive approach and, ultimately, to better assume its responsibilities. Fourthly, the Security Council would benefit from further utilizing the various sources of information available in the United Nations system. The light shed by special committees on the prevention of genocide and the responsibility to protect could be useful when populations are at risk of mass atrocities.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“First, the Peacebuilding Commission can provide additional information useful in situations of transition and thereby facilitate informed decision-making by the Council. I would therefore reiterate our suggestion that the chairs of the Commission's country-specific configurations to participate, on a case-by-case basis, in the informal consultations of the Council. Secondly, we must continue to ensure the best possible interaction between the Security Council and regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union, in the context of crisis prevention. The Council should seek to make the best use of the expertise available to these organizations and other stakeholders, such as the European Union. Thirdly, the Security Council should further employ the means at its disposal to prevent conflicts.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“I note the increased use of new technologies, such as video-teleconferencing, the improvement of the Security Council web site, the more frequent resort to Arria Formula meetings and interactive informal dialogues, for example to address issues related to the International Criminal Court. Upon accession to Security Council membership, Luxembourg also took stock of the efforts made to consult with newly elected members about the leadership of subsidiary bodies. We hope that this process will be made more inclusive in the future, on the basis of note S/2013/937, adopted in December 2012. In our view, however, there is still room to improve the working methods of the Council, particularly in five areas.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“I thank my colleague and her team for their efforts to improve the efficiency and enhance the transparency of the work of the Council. Thanks to these efforts, this year we have adopted presidential notes S/2013/515 and S/2013/630 to strengthen exchanges and dialogue with non-member States, in particular countries that contribute troops and police to peacekeeping missions. The two notes strengthen the provisions of note 8/2010/507. They give the body to the commitment undertaken by our Heads of State and Government on participation, accountability and transparency at the World Summit of 2005. Tangible progress has been made in recent years.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): I thank the Azerbaijani presidency of the Security Council for convening this open debate on the working methods of the Security Council and for providing a very useful concept paper to guide our discussions (S/2013/6l3, annex). This open debate has become an established annual tradition. It is a good tradition, since it allows non-members of the Council to share their views on improving the working methods of the Council. This debate can feed the discussions in the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Matters. Since the beginning of the year, the Luxembourg has actively contributed to the Working Group, which is chaired with competence and commitment by Ambassador Perceval of Argentina.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“President, for having prepared the presidential statement adopted today (PRST/2013/16). We look forward to receiving the recommendations of the Secretary-General in his next report with regard to strengthening the cooperation between the United Nations and the OIC in the interest of maintaining international peace and security.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“Valerie Amos, asked the Security Council to put the greatest possible pressure on the parties to the conflict in Syria to promptly facilitate free and unhindered humanitarian access to those populations affected, especially to the civilians trapped for months in besieged towns in Syria (see S/PV.7049). As winter approaches, all parties, especially the Syrian authorities, must give effect to the provisions of the presidential statement adopted by the Security Council on 2 October (S/PRST/2013/15). In that context, we count on the active support of OIC and its member States. In parallel, we must work together to achieve a political solution in Syria through a political transition based on the full implementation of the Geneva communique of 30 June 2012 (S/2012/522, annex). In conclusion, I would like to thank your delegation, Mr.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“Finally, in the field of humanitarian assistance, we welcome the cooperation that has been developed in recent years between the OIC and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The OIC and its member States show their solidarity by providing assistance to the Palestinian and Somali peoples. They are also coming to the aid of war-affected populations in Syria and, by extension, in the neighbouring countries of Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Iraq. Last Friday, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“In the area of post-conflict peacebuilding, the contribution of the OIC and its member States is also appreciated, especially as religious authorities often play a leading role in national reconciliation. I have experienced that first-hand in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. Following my field visits and exchanges of views with religious leaders in the country, I am convinced that cooperation between the United Nations and the OIC could only benefit peacebuilding and national reconciliation in Guinea. Moreover, we note with interest the intention of the Republic of Guinea to host the fortieth session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, from 9 to 11 December in Conakry.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“It is undeniable that the activities of the OIC and its members in support the goals of the United Nations are crucial in many crisis areas around the world, whether in Afghanistan, the Sahel, Somalia, Syria or in Yemen. In the field of preventive diplomacy, we encourage the OIC to continue and step up its practical cooperation with the United Nations, especially in supporting Department of Political Affairs mediation teams. In the area of conflict resolution, it is important for the OIC and its member States to remain fully committed to promoting a just, comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while direct negotiations between the parties aimed at reaching the two-State solution were resumed this summer under the decisive leadership of the United States.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“Regional and subregional organizations have an important role to play in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts, under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. Strengthening the cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations is thus not only desirable, but also necessary. The meeting held in Geneva in May 2012 between the secretariats of the United Nations and the OIC showed the great potential that exists for cooperation in many areas of common interest, including conflict prevention and mediation, human rights, humanitarian assistance, intercultural dialogue and the fight against terrorism.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having taken the initiative to convene, during Azerbaijan's presidency of the Security Council, this first informational meeting on the partnership between the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). I also thank the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Secretary-General of the OIC, Mr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, for their statements, which have so well illustrated the links that are developing between the United Nations and the OIC. I also welcome the presence among us of the Secretary- General-elect of the OIC, Mr. Madani. Luxembourg recognizes the contribution of the OIC and its member States to the activities and objectives of the United Nations.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“We count on the Secretary-General and his team to continue their regular updates to the Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria and its impact on neighbouring countries, as well as to inform us of the implementation of the provisions of the 2 October presidential statement (S/PRST/2013/15). The decisions we take will be of no value unless we remain focused on their implementation on the ground and if we collectively and firmly assure that they are applied.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“In the meantime, it is urgent for the parties in Syria, in particular the Syrian authorities, to follow up the provisions of our second important decision, the presidential statement on the humanitarian situation adopted by the Council on 2 October (S/PRST/2013/15). The parties must facilitate without delay free and unhindered humanitarian access to the affected populations. The evacuation of civilians trapped in Moadamiya, on the outskirts of Damascus, and of thousands of families who are prisoners in other besieged towns, is urgently needed. There is an urgent need to lift bureaucratic obstacles, ensure the provision of medical supplies, provide humanitarian pauses, open humanitarian corridors and provide cross-border access and passage across the front lines to affected populations.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Today, just nine months later, the number of victims has doubled. The list of war crimes, crimes against humanity and crimes that appal the conscience of humankind is only increasing. Given the level of horror, the situation in Syria must be referred to the International Criminal Court. The Council must shoulder its responsibilities in that regard. The humanitarian and security challenges can be resolved only through a politically negotiated solution to the crisis. Now that a provisional date for the "Geneva II" conference has been announced, we would encourage all parties concerned to participate in order to finally set in motion a dynamic that will lead to an end to the hostilities and move towards the necessary political transition in Syria based on the 30 June 2012 communique (S/2012/523, annex).”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Syria, for its part, must unswervingly respect all the requirements and commitments stipulated by the Council. On 27 September, Luxembourg made available to the OPCW a satellite communication facility, and last week we decided to contribute â‚¬500,000 to the special trust fund established by the United Nations and the OPCW to cover part of the cost of the Joint Mission. Of course, the elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons programme will not in and of itself end the immense suffering of the Syrian people, which has now lasted for more than two and a half years. The violence, unfortunately, has seen no end. Children living in besieged communities are now dying of famine. In January, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights estimated that there were roughly 60,000 dead.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We welcome the Quartet's meeting on the sidelines of the General Assembly and its statement issued on 27 September. I turn now to Syria. Since the open debate that was held in July, the Security Council has been able to take two important decisions with respect to disarmament and humanitarian access. On 27 September, we adopted resolution 2118 (2013) which follows up on the terrible chemical weapons attack of 21 August and seeks the dismantling of Syria's chemical weapons. The destruction in the established time frame of one of the largest chemical weapons arsenal in the world is an enormous job. No effort must be spared in order to support the Joint Mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the United Nations in its work.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“To that end, unilateral acts that fuel the logic of defiance must cease. No one in Palestine will believe in the successful outcome of the peace process if illegal settlement activities continue at their current pace, if tensions and provocative acts on the esplanades of mosques intensify, and if the separation wall continues to deprive Palestinians of their land. For their part, the Palestinians must end the violence in the West Bank and stop firing rockets from the Gaza Strip. They must fulfil their commitments and continue their efforts to combat terrorism. Luxembourg will continue to work with its European Union partners to contribute to the efforts under way in close cooperation with the key stakeholders, including the countries of the region and the Quartet.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We hope that with the decisive support of the United States, and in particular the personal involvement of Secretary of State John Kerry, as well as the active involvement of Special Envoy Martin Indyk, Israel and Palestine will continue to negotiate with the requisite earnest and discretion. We hope that both parties will demonstrate good faith and be prepared to make the necessary sacrifices to build an enduring peace in the Middle East. The time has come to take the necessary historical decisions, to implement a two-State solution based on the 1967 borders, and to make peace through a sovereign, independent, democratic, contiguous and viable Palestinian State, living in peace and security side by side with the State of Israel, with Jerusalem as the capital of both States.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman for his informative briefing. I would also like to thank the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine and the Permanent Representative of Israel for their statements. Luxembourg fully endorses the statement that will be made by the observer of the European Union at this debate. I would like to speak first about the Middle East peace process. The direct negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians begun on 14 August are continuing on a regular basis, and we welcome that. Nonetheless, we have no illusions. In order to achieve a negotiated two-State solution in the agreed time frame of nine months, numerous obstacles must still be overcome.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“The resolution will bring new impetus as we near the fifteenth anniversary of the flagship resolution 1325 (2000), which will be an opportunity to take stock - positively one hopes - of its implementation.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“We therefore support the recommendation by the Secretary-General's in his latest report that "when establishing and renewing [United Nations] mission mandates, a more consistent approach with regard to the inclusion of gender-specific provisions could be sought." (S/2013/525, para. 73). By adopting resolution 1325 (2000), 13 years ago, the Security Council set itself bold objectives. Resolution 2122 (2013), which we have just adopted today - thanks in particular to the efforts of the United Kingdom - allows us to make progress. It underscores in paricular the need for the Security Council to receive information more regularly with regard to the issue of women and peace and security.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“Luxembourg will continue to support that initiative, which reinforces both responsibility and the transitional justice process. I would add that, in the past year, we supported a Department of Peacekeeping Operations project aimed at bolstering the role of women in the maintenance and building of peace, specifically by holding a regional workshop in Liberia to provide women leaders working for peace and security in West Africa an opportunity to share their experiences and to strengthen their networks. The Security Council must play its full role in promoting the topic of women and peace and security. Unfortunately, there continues to be a clear gap between principled statements and the unanimous support of the Council for the issue of women, on the one hand, and the concrete implementation of those statements, on the other.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“However, in many cases, post-conflict justice ignores the case of those women, often because it does not possess either the necessary expertise or the necessary resources to tackle the task. Luxembourg backs the partnership between the intergovernmental Justice Rapid Response and UN Women. In cooperation with the Institute for International Criminal Investigations, that partnership has made it possible to establish a list of specialized experts on the investigation of acts of sexual Violence. In that way, experts can be rapidly deployed as required. UN Women has already resorted to using such experts to assist the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in numerous commissions of inquiry. Experts have also lent their assistance to the International Criminal Court.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“It is therefore essential that women be heard during peace processes and that they be involved in security sector and justice sector reforms. In a word, women must be full-fledged stakeholders rather than just spectators of reconstruction and peacebuilding. Of all violations afflicting women in conflict situations, sexual violence, which constitutes a direct attack against physical integrity, unavoidably comes to mind when one speaks of transitional justice and the issue of reparations. It is indeed difficult to imagine a society claiming to be fair and respectful of women's rights when thousands of survivors of sexual violence are denied their rights to see the perpetrators of that violence brought to justice.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“For them, justice is often beyond reach, whether for legal, security or social reasons - without taking into account the fact that in post-conflict situations the judiciary itself is often ill- prepared to face the specific situations of women who have suffered the violence of war. In that context, one cannot but emphasize the importance of transitional justice. Not only does it allow the possibility to redress past wrongs, but it also affords an opportunity to transform women's situations, thereby guaranteeing lasting peace in a more egalitarian society. The participation of women at all levels and in a timely manner is indispensable to guarantee that the new society that emerges from the rubble of war will grant women their rightful place with the full enjoyment of all their rights.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“Justice in times of armed conflict or in post- conflict situations does not fundamentally differ from justice in times of peace. The objective of justice is always to come to a decision with regard to a wrong committed by one individual to the detriment of another: to ascertain its severity, to impose punishment and, where necessary, to order reparations. However, in specific cases of conflict or post-conflict situations, justice often operates, but imperfectly. The victims must overcome additional and very different obstacles from those in peacetime. For women, those obstacles can be truly crippling.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): Iwould like to thank the Secretary-General, the Executive Director of UN Women and the High Commissioner for Human Rights for their statements. I would also like to express my gratitude to Ms. Brigitte Balipou of Femmes Africa Solidarite for having given us the views of civil society with regard to women, the rule of law and transitional justice in conflict situations, which is the very pertinent topic chosen by the presidency of Azerbaijan for our public debate today. I would also like to assure Ms. Balipou that her call with regard to the tragic situation in the Central African Republic has been heard. Luxembourg wishes to associate itself with the statement that will be made a later by the observer of the European Union.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“We believe it is crucial that UNAMA continue to give effective support to the Afghan authorities in implementing the Action Plan and the activities laid out in the road map. We urge that UNAMA continue to maintain adequate capacity for the protection of children, in accordance with the provisions of resolution 2096 (2013). In conclusion, I would like to ask the Special Representative to convey our appreciation to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for the remarkable work it is doing in what are often difficult conditions.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“In that regard, I would just like to cite the example of police Lieutenant Negara, the highest-ranking female officer in Helmand province, who was assassinated in cowardly fashion a few days ago. When women are threatened, they should receive the same protection accorded to their male colleagues. Lastly, I would like to reiterate the importance that Luxembourg attaches to the fate of children in conflict. We welcome the fact that, in cooperation with UNICEF and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, the Afghan Government has drawn up a road map aimed at giving new momentum to the Action Plan on Underage Recruitment in the Afghan national security forces.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“On this issue, it should be made very clear that the international community expects the Afghan authorities to live up to their international commitments and ensure respect for the principle of equal rights for men and women as enshrined in the Constitution. N0 society can make progress ifit deprives itself of the contribution of half of its population. It is therefore essential that the law banning violence against women be applied and that steps be taken to promote women's participation in every area of public life, including the forces of law and order. It is unacceptable that women in leadership positions should be targeted through intimidation and assassination.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“Another decisive piece of the political transition is national reconciliation. In order for it to succeed, the peace process must be largely carried out by the Afghans themselves, since it is clear that only inter-Afghan reconciliation can create a path towards a lasting end to the violence. Where negotiations take place matters little; what is important is that they be launched and that they can rely on the support of regional stakeholders. Making the gains permanent is not all. The country must also make progress in a number of other areas, starting with human rights. In that regard, we are worried about the resurgence in the number of civilian victims of the conflict, particularly women and children. We are also concerned about the lack of ambition in improving the condition of women.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“If they do not appear credible in the eyes of the people, the goal of creating a stable, peaceful society in Afghanistan will be compromised. We therefore call for the holding of transparent and inclusive elections. We take note of the efforts already made by the Afghan authorities to ensure that their conduct will be secure. It is a considerable task, as the assassination yesterday by the Taliban of the head of the electoral commission in Kunduz province has unfortunately already proved. We welcome the establishment of a legal framework regulating the elections. We regret, however, that the framework gives women an insufficiently prominent role, and we call on the Afghan authorities to do more to ensure women's participation in the electoral process, both as candidates and voters.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“To cite only a few examples, it has ranged from establishing a collective infrastructure, to creating out of nothing an army that will henceforth be in charge of the country's entire territory and an education network with a current enrolment of 6 million children, including 2 million girls. How can we ensure that those achievements will last? First, as the Secretary-General recommends in his report (S/2013/535), we should clearly spell out the international community's long-term commitment of support, in order to cut short any speculation about a political and security vacuum after 2014. Then we must help the Afghan authorities to succeed with their political transition. There is no doubt that the presidential and provincial elections to be held in April 2014 will be crucial to the country's future.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Kubis, for his briefing today and for his work as Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Tanin, for his statement. Luxembourg fully associates itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would like to begin by recalling an obvious fact, which is that the efforts of the international community to help the Afghan people will never truly be crowned with success unless the progress made over the past 12 years becomes irreversible. That progress is not insignificant.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“We endorse that appeal, and we encourage the new leadership in Iran to commit as soon as possible to constructive negotiations with the E3+3 and to take the measures necessary to demonstrate to the international community that its nuclear programme has strictly peaceful ends.”
2013-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7028 (2013) · source
“We note with interest the scheduled relaunching of discussions on 27 September between Iran and the IAEA to define a so-called structured approach in order to resolve outstanding issues with regard to the possible military dimensions of the Iranian nuclear programme. We sincerely hope that, unlike previous talks, these will allow us to move forward. On 17 August, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Ms. Catherine Ashton, informed the new Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Mr. Mohammad Javad Zarif, of the determination of the E3+3 to find a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. She reasserted the importance of holding substantive talks that would rapidly lead to tangible results.”
2013-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7028 (2013) · source
“They represent the international community's response to Iran's refusal to respect international commitments and to fully cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In that regard, too little progress has been achieved, judging by the most recent report of the IAEA (GOV/20l3/40) published on 28 August. The report clearly shows that there has been a slowdown in the growth of the stockpile of uranium enriched to 20 per cent, but it also confirms enrichment activities and the development of capacities to produce enriched uranium, thanks to the establishment of hundreds of new IR-2m centrifuges. Moreover, the construction of a heavy-water reactor in Arak is advancing, and Iran continues to refuse to allow access to the Parchin site to IAEA inspectors. All those developments cast doubt on Iran's real attentions.”
2013-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7028 (2013) · source
“In that context, we would welcome an agreement between the 1737 Committee and Interpol with respect to the distribution of special notices. Those notices have been successful in providing information and in raising awareness among States Members of their commitments under the sanctions regime. We believe that there is no serious justification for the 1737 Committee's failure to use them when almost all other sanctions committees do so. While it is true that sanctions do not represent an end in themselves, we should also remember that they are not the result of happenstance. Such measures are the outcome of ongoing concern over the nature of the Iranian nuclear programme.”
2013-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7028 (2013) · source
“The absence of a reply to the letter sent in May to the Iranian authorities does not exempt the Committee from continuing to work to adopt appropriate measures in response to that effort to avoid the sanctions regime, especially since such a delivery of arms could further destabilize a region that is already in a precarious situation. Such potential regional instability also leads us to be concerned by Iranian leaders' public statements about the delivery of arms to Gaza. On that issue, we have enough information, gathered by the Panel of Experts, to request clarifications from the Iranian authorities. Today's briefing by the Chair of the 1737 Committee referred to the very useful briefing of the Special Representative of Interpol on 25 July to the Committee.”
2013-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7028 (2013) · source
“The implementation of the recommendations would allow us to make the sanctions regime more operational. We must continue to ensure that the Committee pursues its consideration thereof. Another important issue is the firing of Shahab-l and-3 ballistic missiles during the Great Prophet VII military exercises. More than a year has gone by since that flagrant violation of the provisions of paragraph 9 of resolution 1929 (2010) took place. It is time for the Committee to adopt the required measures. The absence of any response to the letter sent to the Iranian authorities should not serve as a pretext for inaction. It is a question of credibility. The same reasoning applies to the interception on 23 January of the Jihan, a vessel that was transporting arms to Yemen.”
2013-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7028 (2013) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your presentation of the report of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). We recognize your committed work as Chair of that subsidiary body of the Security Council. The report shows that the 1737 Committee continues to work hard; however, we also note the absence of progress on a number of cases of which the Committee is seized. It is regrettable that, despite the efforts of the Chair of that Committee, none of the recommendations in the final report of the Panel of Experts has yet been adopted. Those recommendations were nevertheless balanced. They had been presented unanimously by the Panel of Experts, whose exemplary work I commend.”
2013-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7028 (2013) · source
“The Council can count on us to help to strengthen cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in the field of peace and security.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source