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“At the same time, we must remain aware of the fact that the countries supported by the PBC should be viewed in their regional context. The common and cross-border challenges and obstacles involved in peacebuilding must necessarily be part of our analysis so that we can find appropriate solutions to them. To that end, the country-specific configurations ofthe countries that are members of the Mano River Union - Guinea-Bissau, Liberia and Sierra Leone - are planning a meeting on the challenges that face the region as a whole, with the help and under the guidance of the Secretary General of the Union.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“That solemn commitment is primarily centred on cooperation between a national Government desirous to fulfil its duties and its international partners desirous to cooperate in a responsible and sustainable manner. It also sets the milestones for an irreversible exit from a fragile situation by putting forward a unique national vision and transition plan. In that respect, we believe that additional efforts must be made to align peacebuilding commitments with a given country's vision for the success of its transition. On a more technical level, we believe that the civilian capacities initiative is a good chance to simplify and accelerate the strengthening of the institutional capacities in the countries on the PBC agenda.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“We all recognize that those primarily responsible for peacebuilding are the State entities of the country in question, foremost among which is the Government. It is in that respect that the Commission can and must establish trusting partnerships in which it identifies and supports the reformers within Governments who are prepared to fully invest in the future of their country and work for the good of its citizens. The six countries supported by the PBC have highlighted their willingness to emerge from their fragile situation by joining the Group of Seven Plus and contributing to the creation of the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“I would therefore like to focus on what we, as members of the Security Council, can do to support the Commission in its mandate in service to our common objective. From the experience I have gained as Chair of the Guinea- Bissau country-specific configuration since February 2011 and as a member of the Council for several months now, I would like to address three conditions that we believe are important for the success of the PBC. The first condition is to be found within the countries supported by the PBC. They must find the political will to rise above the deeply rooted causes of the conflicts of the past: poverty; socioeconomic exclusion; political, ethnic and identity-based rivalries; corruption; bad governance; and external impacts and interference.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“Its mandate, which is based on resolutions 1645 (2005) and 1646 (2005)and has been refined through the work of the Organizational Committee and the country- specific configurations, is to ensure that the countries on its agenda do not relapse into conflict and violence. It seeks to achieve that noble goal by providing political support and advocacy, support to coordination among international partners, and support for resource mobilization. Thanks to the help of all its members and the concerned parties in the countries on its agenda, and with the support of the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), the Commission achieved encouraging success in 2012, as documented in the report before us. Despite the progress achieved by the PBC in 2012, the report notes that much remains to be done.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): I thank Rwanda for having organized this briefing on the annual report of the Peacebuilding Commission (S/2013/63). Allow me to congratulate Ambassador Momen on his dynamic chairmanship of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in 2012 and to thank him for his briefing. I also welcome the statement of Ambassador Ranko Vilovie, which quite rightly focused on the strengthening of the relationship between the Council and the Peacebuilding Commission. As our exchanges on the subject have shown, there is consensus on how important the work of the PBC is.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“We welcome the continued efforts of President Michel Sleiman to preserve the unity and stability of Lebanon. We call on all parties to respect the policy of dissociation adopted by Lebanon. In general, everything must be done to prevent the Syrian conflict from spreading to the regional level.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“We once again express our gratitude to the neighbouring countries for the solidarity with which they continue to host refugees fleeing Syria. In this tragic situation, it is now more important than ever to deliver on the pledges made at the Kuwait City conference on 30 January. For its part, Luxembourg has fulfilled its commitments and transferred the funds promised to United Nations agencies and programmes. Given the growing needs, our Government decided last week to make an additional contribution of humanitarian aid amounting to â‚¬1 million. I will conclude my remarks by urging the Syrian authorities to stop the cross-border firing, and to fully respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon and other neighbouring countries.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“We must give it our full support, encourage it to increase its representativeness and inclusiveness, and focus its efforts on a common vision of the political transition so that it can ensure a political solution for the future of Syria and build on the proposals for dialogue made by Mr. Moaz al-Khateeb. President Al-Assad must realize that he cannot prevail on the battlefield or cling to power indefinitely. He cannot claim to represent the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people. The conflict has overflowed Syria's borders. No neighbouring country has been spared the security and humanitarian impact of the war in Syria. It is no exaggeration to say that Lebanon and Jordan face an existential threat.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“All parties to the conflict must respect their obligations under international humanitarian law, including access for humanitarian and medical personnel and the protection of humanitarian workers. At the same time, the Council called on all parties to the conflict to cease armed violence and stressed the need for a political process leading to a political transition on the basis of the Geneva communique of 30 June 2012 (S/2012/523, annex). That message was a first step; we must now go further. If we want the Council to fulfil its primary responsibility under the Charter, we must overcome our divisions and work to bring the parties back into dialogue as soon as possible and to reach a political solution, considering the gravity of the humanitarian situation. The Syrian National Coalition is a legitimate interlocutor on the opposition side.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“Lakhdar Brahimi, and the Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms. Valerie Amos, told the Council last week (see S/PV.6949) that Syria is nearing the breaking point - the point of no return. Syria is collapsing. It is therefore urgent for the Security Council to act before it is too late. This past Thursday, the Council was able to take a first step in agreeing on a message calling for the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian access and to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid across borders. It is absolutely unacceptable that the work of United Nations agencies in Syria should be hindered and that humanitarian convoys should be the target of attacks.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“It would be difficult to provide an exhaustive list of all the crimes committed on a daily basis. Like others, we are gravely concerned by the possible use of chemical weapons. It is urgent that the commission of inquiry set up by the Secretary-General be able to visit Syria and given full access in order to shed light on all the credible allegations of the use of chemical weapons. The list of crimes condemned by human conscience, unfortunately, grows ever longer. Those crimes must not go unpunished. We said it in January, and we repeat it today forcefully - in the absence of a credible process of accountability at the national level, a referral to the International Criminal Court is essential. The Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the League of Arab States, Mr.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“It is important that his work be continued at this crucial time for the peace process. Indeed, 2013 will be a decisive year. It is no longer time to listen, or even to talk. It is time for action, and, for the umpteenth time, we must avoid giving rise to bitter disappointment and the anger and violence that follow. With its partners in the European Union, Luxembourg is ready to actively contribute to the efforts to revive the peace process, in close cooperation with key actors, the Quartet and the countries of the region. I now turn to Syria. While the situation is worsening by the day, words can no longer describe the horrors experienced by the Syrian people, including the use of missiles and cluster munitions, torture, sexual violence and the recruitment of children for military aims.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“It must be emphasized that such actions are contrary to the vision of two States coexisting in peace and security. Palestinians, too, must of course create conditions conducive to the resumption of talks by meeting their commitments, observing the Quartet principles and continuing their efforts to combat terrorism. We condemn, in this context, the rocket fire ofrecent weeks that has targeted civilians in southern Israel. Nothing justifies violence. Those attacks are unacceptable. It is with regret that we learned of the resignation of Mr. Salam Fayyad as Prime Minister of Palestine. We take this opportunity to thank him for his service to his people in that difficult position, particularly with regard to the establishment and strengthening of Palestinian State institutions.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“We deplore the initial authorization, granted at the beginning of April, for a new construction project, the pursuit of existing settlement projects and the demolition of Palestinian infrastructure. We also deplore the statements made last week by some members of the new Israeli Government in support of efforts to strengthen the settlements, including in the E-l sector. No one in Palestine will believe that the peace efforts can succeed if settlement activities continue, if the blockade of Gaza continues, if the construction of settler roads increases, if the wall of separation continues to tear Palestinians from their lands, and if administrative detentions continue. Such illegal actions only exacerbate tensions and suffering and undermine confidence in the future ofthe peace process.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“It is crucial that, for the sake of Israelis and Palestinians alike, both parties now make a genuine commitment to overcoming the stalemate, resuming negotiations and developing an action plan with a clear timetable. There is an urgent need to move forward. In the current context, doing nothing is tantamount to regressing. Recent remarks by Israeli authorities reiterating their commitment to the two-State solution are a first step in the right direction. The new Israeli Government must now translate those words into action and adopt measures conducive to the resumption of talks by stopping all settlement activity and respecting the agreements reached with the Palestinians. Luxembourg is indeed deeply concerned by the settlement policy.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): I would to thank Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman for his briefing. I also thank the Permanent Observer of Palestine and the Permanent Representative of Israel for their statements. Luxembourg fully associates itself with the statement to be made by the observer of the European Union during this debate. First, I would like to address the peace process in the Middle East. Today, we have an opportunity to develop a serious political initiative to achieve a negotiated two-State solution based on the 1967 borders. Recent visits to the region by President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry are important milestones in the relaunching of the peace process.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, we hope that today's debate, the Special Representative's briefings to the Council on specific situations, such as that on Syria tomorrow, as well as the discussions the Council will hold over the coming months on this topic will enable real results to be achieved. In terms of follow-up, it would be particularly worthwhile to establish, as proposed by the Secretary-General, a system that would better enable us to monitor the fulfilment of commitments undertaken to fight sexual violence by the parties to a conflict in implementation of resolution 1960 (2010).”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“In that regard, Luxemburg has supported a number of workshops, including in South Sudan and Liberia, aimed at strengthening the contribution of United Nations peacekeeping operations to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). In particular, they sought to ensure that women were better represented at all decision-making levels in national, regional and international institutions and mechanisms for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts. Conflict-related sexual violence is not inevitable. But to bring it to an end, we must take into account the magnitude of this scourge. The alarming report before us today makes it cleat that sexual violence in conflict, although it varies with context, is systematic and universally widespread. It is up to us all to take on our responsibility to bring it to an end.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Every victory against impunity is a victory against sexual violence, for only the certainty that a crime will not go unpunished is a real deterrent. The fight against impunity is also the first step in reinstating the rights of victims. It is not the only step: it is also necessary to take measures such as granting compensation to repair, as far as possible, the consequences of the damage caused. We know the extent to which crisis resolution and post-conflict situations are volatile and precarious. That is why it is important once again to ensure the involvement of women in peace processes so that peace and ceasefire agreements fully and systematically take into account the issue of sexual violence. The fight against sexual violence must also be integrated into all security sector and justice reform processes worthy of the name.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“It is under national jurisdictions that perpetrators should primarily be tried, and we must therefore support national Governments in their fight against impunity. Based on the principle of complementarity, international criminal justice still has an important role to play, and we very much welcome the efforts undertaken in that regard by the International Criminal Court. In that context, it is noteworthy that a second arrest warrant has been issued against General Bosco Ntaganda, incorporating the major accusations of crimes against humanity, rape and sexual slavery. Today, Bosco Ntaganda is in The Hague to be judged for his crimes. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Member States that contributed to his transfer to the Court.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Once the perpetrators of sexual violence have been identified, the Council can and must, through the adoption of targeted measures, step up pressure on those responsible so that they are brought to justice before a competent court and judged. The Council should be able to draw on such an instrument systematically, in our view, following the practices established by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the inclusion on Sanctions Committee lists of those suspected of acts of sexual violence. Information provided by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General would be highly useful in that regard.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“The Council must be fully informed before acting, which is why it is so important to establish follow-up, analysis and information-exchange mechanisms within peacekeeping operations and political missions and to provide for the deployment of sufficient numbers of women protection advisers, who have a crucial role to play in the coordination of the implementation of Security Council resolutions on conflict-related sexual violence. Luxemburg will remain committed to ensuring that future mandates, as well as the renewal of existing mandates, take into consideration this important aspect. As the Secretary-General underscored this morning, it is important to constantly incorporate that aspect into mission planning and budgeting.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“That is clear in the explicit references to the agenda on women and peace and security in the agreed conclusions recently adopted by the Commission on the Status of Women, whose main theme, as I recall, was the elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women. Less than a week ago, I am pleased to say, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Group of Eight in London adopted a declaration on preventing sexual violence in conflict, which explicitly seeks to carry forward resolution 1325 (2000) and its successors, and contributes to the normative framework of resolutions on children and armed conflict. That declaration rightly recalls once again that the promotion and protection of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of women and children are at the foundation of our fight against sexual violence in conflict.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“It affects adults and children, men as well as women, as evidenced by the increasingly frequent acts of sexual violence against men and boys as a tactic of war or in the context of incarceration or interrogation. The violence documented in Syria, Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo is the sad illustration of those facts. The situations of sexual violence in conflict are varied and widespread. That is why it is important for the Security Council to choose, from the arsenal at its disposal, the tools most suited to the different situations. The Council's actions set an example, and its responsibility in this area is essential.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Saran Keita Diakite of Mali, who delivered a strong message on behalf of non-governmental organizations on the need to combat sexual violence, in particular in crisis areas in Africa. With resolutions 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1960 (2010), we have given ourselves the means to act in the fight against the scourge of sexual violence in conflict. Today's open debate is an opportunity to take stock of the implementation of those resolutions and the challenges that lie ahead. I fully align myself with the statement soon to be delivered on behalf of the European Union. The evidence is clear: sexual violence in conflict spares no one.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): I want to thank you, Madam President, for organizing this important open debate on the issue of sexual Violence in conflict, an issue to which my delegation attaches great importance and which, unfortunately, remains very topical. I thank the Secretary-General for the presentation of his second annual report on sexual violence in conflict (S/2013/l49). I also thank Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura for her very committed statement and the remarkable work she has carried out as Special Representative of the Secretary-General, with the support of the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict. Finally, I would like to thank Ms.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“For the framework agreement not to end up like the regional agreements of 2004 and 2006, which have remained dead letters, all signatories will have to fulfil their part of the bargain, and the international community must fully support them. In conclusion, I should like to underline that Luxembourg's commitment in Africa bears witness to our conviction that we need to adopt a holistic and multidimensional approach that encompasses conflict prevention, the consolidation of peace and the maintenance of international peace and security. Such an approach would recognize the intrinsic link between security and development, two objectives that can be achieved only through respect for and the protection of human rights and the rule of law.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“In the case of the Sahel region, the multifaceted crisis, which led Mali to the edge of the precipice at the beginning of this year, should come as a lesson. It is now more urgent than ever to define an integrated strategy for the Sahel region that would make it possible to prevent conflict for all States in the region in a lasting way. Ultimately, it could also be useful for the United Nations to define an integrated strategy for the Horn of Africa. In the case of the Great Lakes region, we welcome the signing, on 24 February, of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. The signing of this framework agreement represents a unique opportunity to break the cycle of violence and to tackle the root causes of the conflict by stressing regional cooperation, including terms of trade.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“We would like to underline the importance of partnerships and cooperation among the Security Council, the African Union and subregional organizations in the area of conflict prevention. Luxembourg supports efforts undertaken to develop the partnership between the European Union and Africa in that context. The European Union has provided more than â‚¬50 million to support the operationalization of the African Peace and Security Architecture. Those resources allow for a strengthening of the capacities of the African Union Commission and of the subregional organizations, notably the mechanism of the Continental Early Warning System, the Panel of the Wise and the African Standby Force. The regional dimension of conflict prevention has rightly received increased attention in recent years.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“The deterrent effect of the Court's mere existence enables the bolstering of conflict prevention. We regret, therefore, that it was not possible to include an explicit reference to the International Criminal Court in the draft presidential statement that we will adopt in the context of this meeting. Since the 2005 World Summit, Luxembourg has supported the elaboration and the implementation of the principle of the responsibility to protect, so as to avoid the recurrence of crimes against humanity, notably genocide, like those committed during the last century in Europe, as well as in Rwanda. We owe it to the memory of the millions of victims of crimes of the past to refine that principle together, as the United Nations. We welcome the fact that the principle is clearly reflected in the draft presidential statement.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“Peacebuilding and State-building aim at renewing the social contract and at building trust between a State and its citizens, with a view to building the foundations ofajust, prosperous and peaceful society. The fight against impunity for the most serious crimes is an important element of conflict prevention. There can be no lasting peace without justice. The pursuit of justice and the quest for peace are not mutually exclusive, but complementary. National criminal justice systems, which also represent a key link in transitional justice, constitute the first line of defence against impunity. In a complementary fashion, the International Criminal Court plays a crucial role in bringing to an end the most serious crimes - the crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and, in the future, the crime of aggression.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“In certain cases, the illegal exploitation of natural resources and the absence of land rights constitute a trigger for conflict. We believe that particular attention should be given to the transparent management of natural resources and of the revenue those resources generate for State budgets. Luxembourg's experience in the context of the Peacebuilding Commission strengthens our conviction that such a holistic approach - which links sustainable socioeconomic development, peacebuilding and security and the promotion of human rights and the rule of law - is indispensable to prevent a relapse into conflict and violence. In that context, security and defence sector reform, in a spirit of national ownership, is of particular importance.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“It is the primary responsibility of States to prevent conflict. We therefore believe that there is a need to pay renewed attention to models of governance, including economic governance, and to the paths of democracy, as well as to the strengthening of State institutions that have legitimacy and competence, which improve the security and socioeconomic well-being of all citizens. Certainly there is no single model of governance, but to prevent conflicts, to promote peace and to lay the groundwork for sustainable development in Africa, it is important to put in place an inclusive political and economic governance that allows for an equitable redistribution of wealth, guarantees all citizens better social protection and gives priority to the creation of decent work, especially jobs for young people.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“It is a fact that violent conflict constitutes one of the principal obstacles to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. It prevents millions of individuals from living in dignity. In that context, it is up to the Security Council, which bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and to the whole United Nations system to strengthen their efforts, in harmony with the African Union, regional organizations and African States, to prevent conflict in Africa by tackling its root causes, thereby contributing to ensuring lasting peace. For our part, we would like to emphasize certain root causes that in general constitute triggers and drivers of conflict. We also wish to underline elements ofa response before addressing two specific cases: the Sahel region and the Great Lakes region.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): Luxembourg would like to thank Rwanda for organizing this briefing during its presidency of the Security Council on a topic of great importance, that is, "Prevention of conflicts in Africa: addressing the root causes". We are honoured to have you, Madam President, presiding personally over this meeting. The conflicts that unfortunately destabilize certain parts of the African continent engender devastating violence, which has resulted in systematic violations of human rights, including those of women and children, large-scale sexual violence, massive internal displacement, worsening humanitarian crises and the destruction of infrastructure. Those conflicts bring socioeconomic development and poverty eradication efforts to a brutal halt.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“Lastly, we deem it important that MONUSCO carry out the entire host of tasks entrusted to it by this resolution in a comprehensive manner and by fully exploiting its civilian, military and police capacities, under the direction of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“As the Secretary- General has underscored, there is no military solution to the problems affecting the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region. The protection of civilians must remain the main pillar of the Mission's mandate. In that regard, we welcome the provisions for the protection of children and the fight against sexual violence. The resolution we have just adopted entrusts MONUSCO with a peace-enforcement mandate in order to neutralize armed groups. The Intervention Brigade to be part of MONUSCO will have a key role to play in that regard. Moreover, MONUSCO should actively support the Congolese authorities and coordinate the efforts of the country's partners in reforming the security sector, which is an issue to which we attach great importance.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): We welcome the adoption ofresolution 2098 (2013), drafted on France's initiative, barely one month following the adoption of the Framework for Peace, Security and Cooperation for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. The new mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) reflects the international community's commitment to addressing the underlying causes of the conflict in the eastern part of that country and to bringing to an end to the recurring cycle of violence. The strengthening of MONUSCO provided for in the resolution will support the political process put in place by the Framework Agreement.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, allow me to reaffirm our deeply held conviction that the future of Kosovo, as that of Serbia, must take place in a resolutely European context. My country is prepared to continue to support the efforts of those two countries and their leaders in order to achieve those common objectives.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“We welcome the significant work undertaken by the Special Investigative Task Force of EULEX to consolidate the high-level support it has in all of the countries of the region and to prepare for the operational phase of the investigation into allegations of organ trafficking set out in the report of Council of Europe Special Rapporteur Dick Marty and into the information provided on that subject to the Security Council. For its part, Luxembourg remains committed to the stability of Kosovo through its participation in the Kosovo Force, to the development of the rule of law through its contribution to EULEX and to the socioeconomic development of the country through a major cooperation programme focused on professional training in the areas of water management and health.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“No effort should be spared to minimize tension, particularly in northern Kosovo. In that connection, I commend the work of UNMIK and EULEX in support of the Kosovar authorities, including the participation of EULEX in the recruitment of the new multi-ethnic police unit that will be charged with protecting religious sites. The European Union is determined to continue its support for Kosovo. The extension of the EULEX mandate through June 2014 will allow the European Union Mission to continue with its capacity-building efforts in the area of the rule of law and help the Kosovar authorities to undertake prosecutions against the authors of war crimes, as well as to step up the fight against corruption and organized crime.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“In that regard, the report of the Secretary-General underscores that, on the whole, the security situation is calm, with the exception of the north of Kosovo. In particular, in northern Mitrovica, several serious incidents have been reported, in particular acts of violence against Kosovo Serbs and incidents targeting the personnel, assets and projects of the administrative office put in place by the Kosovar authorities in northern Mitrovica. We are concerned by the recent acts of vandalism targeting Orthodox religious sites, and we firmly condemn all acts of intolerance. While the total number of incidents affecting minority groups has diminished, there must be a redoubling of efforts to ensure peaceful coexistence between the different population groups in Kosovo.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“Those efforts should be continued and the achievements to date consolidated on the ground. The meeting between the Presidents of Kosovo and Serbia that took place on 6 February in Brussels in the presence of Baroness Ashton, the first since the declaration of independence by Kosovo, was an important step towards the normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina. Much progress towards peace and stability has been made since UNMIK's establishment, in 1999, by virtue of resolution 1244 (1999). The context in which the Mission and the other international missions are operating, including the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX), has radically changed. The security conditions in Kosovo are evolving in a positive direction.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“We welcome the progress made at that meeting, and we hope that it will be made concrete at the next meeting, scheduled for 2 April. Luxembourg firmly supports the efforts by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Baroness Catherine Ashton, as facilitator of that dialogue. I would like to join the Secretary-General in commending Serbian and Kosovar leaders for having committed themselves to the path of dialogue, which has allowed for concrete results to be achieved on the ground since the most recent debate of the Council on this issue (see S/PV.6872). I would like to note in particular the effective implementation of the agreement on the integrated management of crossing points as it relates to gates l, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 31 of the agreement.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): As I begin my remarks, allow me to welcome to the Council His Excellency Mr. Ivica Dacie, Prime Minister of Serbia, and His Excellency Mr. Hashim Thaci, Prime Minister of Kosovo. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Farid Zarif, for presenting the quarterly report of the Secretary-General (S/2013/72) on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). In his report, the Secretary-General underscores the constructive approach taken and the pragmatism shown by the authorities in Pristina and Belgrade in the high-level political dialogue held under the aegis of the European Union. The most recent session of that dialogue was held the day before yesterday in Brussels, with the participation of the two Prime Ministers.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to affirm Luxembourg's support for the conditions-based consolidation plan for the stabilization of Haiti, which provides for focusing MINUSTAH's efforts on a limited number ofcore tasks, achievable in four areas within a reasonable time frame. They are police training, electoral capacity-building, the rule oflaw and human rights, and governance. However, we would like to underscore, as indicated in the plan, that such objectives can be achieved only by Haitian officials being even more resolutely committed to working for the good of the country and with a long- term partnership between the international community and Haiti. In that connection, we commend the integrated strategic framework for 2013-2016, drawn up by the United Nations and the Haitian Government.”
2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source
“Luxembourg remains committed to helping Haiti to overcome the challenges linked to the humanitarian situation and the reconstruction of the country. The commitments that we undertook in 2010 will be honoured and we encourage the international community to remain fully mobilized. Food security is worsening. A high number of children under 5 continue to suffer from malnutrition. The scourge of cholera continues to claim victims and requires decisive action as the rainy season approaches. In that regard, we commend the initiative to eliminate cholera launched by the Secretary-General on 11 December 2012. The international community has the moral responsibility to help the affected population.”
2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source
“The continuing differences between the executive power and the opposition parliamentarians continue to affect the country negatively. That structural paralysis of the institutions is certainly one of the root causes of the problems facing Haiti today. The holding of elections, initially set for 2012, is essential in order to move forward the necessary reforms. I can only echo the Secretary-General, who urgently calls on the Haitian authorities "to spare no effort in ensuring a free and fair environment for the holding of credible and inclusive elections as soon as possible". (S/2013/139, para. 61) Following the agreement of 24 December 2012, it is crucial to finalize the establishment of the temporary Electoral Council so as to launch an electoral process that has been too long in coming.”
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“The human rights situation leaves much to be desired. Despite the praiseworthy work of the MINUSTAH child protection team, many forms of violence, including sexual violence, have been perpetrated against children. We also note with concern the reference in the Secretary- General's report to the recruitment of children by armed gangs in Cite Soleil. Building the rule of law is moving forward with difficulty. In that regard, the appearance of former President Jean-Claude Duvalier before the Court of Appeal in Port-au-Prince on 28 February was a significant test. As the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Navi Pillay, recalled, the State has the obligation to ensure that there is no impunity for the serious human rights violations perpetrated in the past.”
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