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first: 2003-10-29
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“Supporting stand-by arrangements and rapid deployment capability is one of the ways to strengthen regional peacekeeping capacities. The 10-year United Nations programme to strengthen peacekeeping in Africa, contained in the outcome document of the high- level summit, is a most relevant initiative in that regard. The new Peacebuilding Commission will usher in a new era of partnership between the African Union and its subregions to stabilize peace and to anchor good governance and sustainable development in countries emerging from conflict in Africa. There is also a need for political partnership between regional organizations and the United Nations to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“President, and that of your delegation, in advancing the debate on the subject to institutionalize cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations. We also support the practice of holding annual high-level meetings between the Secretariat and heads of regional organizations. While appreciating the existing cooperation and partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations, we strongly believe that more can be done to improve that cooperation. That is particularly important in the areas of capacity and resource mobilization. Regional organizations have the advantage of physical proximity to conflicts as well as a greater understanding of their causes, but they are constrained by capacity and operational requirements.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“The General Assembly has also passed relevant resolutions on the subject, calling for, among other things, assistance in strengthening the institutional and operational capacity of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. The outcome document of the High-level Plenary Meeting underscores the need for a closer working partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations such as the African Union As the primary organ of the United Nations responsible for peace and security, the Security Council has the power and the prerogative to advance that cooperation to a higher level in order to make it more effective and responsive to challenges that threaten international peace and security. We wish to support your initiative, Mr.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“Numerous regional organizations have actively participated in the settlement of local disputes, either on their own initiative or by reference from the Security Council. The active involvement of the European Union in Kosovo, the Caribbean Community and the Organization of American States in Haiti, the African Union in Burundi and Sudan, and the Economic Community of West African States in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire are just some of the cases in point. Several comprehensive reports have been issued by the Secretary-General, noting the level of cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“My delegation extends a warm welcome to the honourable minister of Romania and thanks Romania for organizing this important and timely debate. We also acknowledge the presence of regional organizations participating in this debate. We find this debate useful because regional organizations play a vital role in maintaining peace and stability in their respective regions. It is also timely, as regional organizations have become increasingly involved in conflict resolution and peacekeeping missions, alongside those of the United Nations. Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter provides a basis for a symbiotic relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“We call on the illegal armed groups to desist from further violence and from disrupting the political process and instead to join in the restoration of peace and security and in their country's development efforts after two decades of devastating violent conflict. In conclusion, Mr. President, we welcome and support the draft presidential statement prepared by your delegation on the situation in Afghanistan.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“It is therefore imperative that the funding gap for the coming elections, for building democratic governance institutions, for reintegration and for reconstruction be filled to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of peacebuilding programmes. The Tanzania delegation calls upon the Government and the people of Afghanistan to work together for peace, to conduct fair and inclusive parliamentary elections, to engage in confidence- building measures and to cooperate with the United Nations and the development partners that are assisting them in building democratic institutions and in the reconstruction of the Afghan economy.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“We wish to express our condolences to Spain and to the relatives of the personnel who lost their lives in Afghanistan recently in a helicopter incident. The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, institution-building and reform, the legal and regulatory framework and the economic reconstruction of Afghanistan are still daunting challenges for the Afghan authorities, for UNAMA and for all the countries assisting Afghanistan in its slow and painful transition from being a pariah State to being an internationally respectable legal State. We salute the progress achieved so far, but the work that remains to bring Afghanistan to a state of peace and normalcy is nowhere near completion.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“We are pleased to note the renewal of an agreement between Afghanistan and neighbouring countries that guarantees the voluntary return of Afghan refugees from those countries with the assistance of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. It is also a significant step that the returnees are being registered as voters for the September parliamentary elections. We are also encouraged by the positive effect of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in maintaining peace in Kabul, and we support the call for the expansion of ISAF beyond Kabul to other urban areas. The deteriorating security situation in some parts of the country needs to be addressed in a more creative and robust manner.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“The magnitude of the problem calls for serious and committed regional and international engagement to combat the production of opium in Afghanistan. We commend the efforts of the Afghan Government, the United Nations, the United Kingdom as the lead nation and all other countries that are assisting Afghanistan in reducing the cultivation of illegal drugs. Those efforts have resulted in a slight reduction compared to last year. Nevertheless, we consider that replacing opium production with that of other crops is only a half measure. Those efforts must be accompanied by intensifying the world campaign against the use of illicit drugs. For without a reduction in the demand for such drugs, the illegal supply will continue.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“The parliamentary elections planned for 18 September offer a glimmer of hope that this process will continue to give shape to an Afghan political life founded on a constitutionally acceptable and representative Government. However, there is growing concern about whether the elections will create a strong and stable parliament, as some political parties are being sidelined. We therefore urge the establishment of a mechanism that will guarantee participation by all political parties and all sectors of society, including women. Another aspect of major concern is the increase in the cultivation and the trade of narcotics, which funds crime, corruption and illegal armed activities. As the Secretary-General's report indicates, Afghanistan remains the largest producer of opium, providing nearly 87 per cent of the world's total supply.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Mr. President, thank you for welcoming some of us back. Allow me to congratulate you belatedly on assuming the presidency of the Council for the month of August. Let me also thank the delegation of Greece for a very successful presidency last month. I join previous speakers in thanking the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the situation in Afghanistan (S/2005/525). My Government pays tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the donor countries for their tireless efforts in bringing Afghanistan back within the fold of the international community. There is some cause to rejoice as the political process mapped by the Bonn Agreement proceeds.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Finally, the Security Council should continue to focus on the international security dimension of the challenge, including with respect to peacekeeping operations, while the rest of the United Nations system and the international community should focus on multisectoral preventive and curative responses. The combination should constitute a total response strategy in partnership with Governments, civil society and the corporate world, especially the pharmaceutical industry, which should exercise corporate responsibility through enlightened consideration of the price of drugs.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“There is thus, first, a need for increased resources to fight HIV/AIDS in funds such as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis; such funds need also to allow for the funding of programmes in uniformed civilian and military services. The international response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic has now to go beyond generating awareness with regard to changing behaviour to include community-based testing and treatment with antiretroviral drugs. As such drugs are beyond the reach of ordinary people and as treatment also requires a nutrition-based support infrastructure, the response has to be multidimensional and backed by a collective political response in order to mobilize the needed resources. Research in that area must also continue in order to find a cure and/or a vaccine for this devastating pestilence of our modern time.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“Here, we would like again to recall that there must be zero tolerance of sexual exploitation in peacekeeping missions. We thus urge the collaboration of UNAIDS with the United Nations Development Fund for Women, the Division for the Advancement of Women and the system's child protection bodies to ensure that measures taken to combat HIV/AIDS take into account the gender dimension as well the vulnerabilities and interests of children. Funding for HIV/AIDS programmes has increased, but it is still inadequate. We note with concern that uniformed civilian and military services are often not included in bilateral support and thus have to rely on national budgets, which may not be in a position to provide adequate funding.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“The Tanzania People's Defence Force now conducts awareness campaigns for all its personnel, especially new recruits. However, despite the awareness of HIV/AIDS, the challenge faced is to make the behavioural changes that will enable one to protect oneself all the time. For example, although there is awareness of the benefits of preventive strategies, the proper and consistent use of such strategies ought to be mainstreamed in educational systems and public campaigns. There is thus a need to devise more innovative ways of creating awareness that will also contribute to enduring changes in behaviour. As we tackle the HIV/AIDS pandemic in peacekeeping operations, let us not forget the plight of women and children, either as combatants or as victims of sexual exploitation by parties in conflicts.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“It is therefore logical that combating HIV/AIDS is one of the Millennium Development Goals to be addressed simultaneously with the other Goals. If a nation's state of health is a barometer of its vitality and stability, then the HIV/AIDS pandemic is not only a moral and ethical challenge to humanity, but could also contribute to chronic weakness and instability in nation-States and societies. As resolution 1308 (2000) recognizes, the impact of HIV/AIDS on military establishments can be devastating. The emphasis on combating the spread of HIV/AIDS among peacekeepers is well placed and needs to be constantly followed up. In Tanzania, the military service has recognized the threat of HIV/AIDS in the uniformed military services.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“It further recognized the implications of the pandemic for international peace and security, which implied a role for the Security Council beyond the traditional confines of military-related threats to international peace and security. The devastating impact of HIV/AIDS on youthful and adult populations alike is undercutting economic productivity and disrupting essential social services in many developing countries. Countries are obliged to increase expenditure on health many times over as a matter of equal priority to fighting poverty, hunger, child mortality, malaria and tuberculosis. At the same time, countries have to allocate resources to provide for safe drinking water, universal education and maternal health.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“It is now five years since resolution 1308 (2000) was adopted. We therefore need to take stock of what we have achieved so that we can sustain those achievements and identify what still needs to be done. Resolution 1308 (2000) was a trailblazing initiative in generating international awareness and in promoting international action to combat HIV/AIDS beyond international peacekeeping personnel. It followed the path of the defining leadership and roles of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. It elevated the debate and action on HIV/AIDS to a new level in the international community. The resolution recognized the enormity of the problem, which continues to claim more than 2 million lives globally every year, more than half of them in Africa.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“We welcome the recommendations provided in the UNAIDS report, which warrant our full attention; we need to encourage more Member States to report on their implementation. The HIV/AIDS pandemic, as noted by the Secretary General in his report on progress made in the implementation of the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS (A/59/765), is an exceptional problem which demands an exceptional response. The HIV/AIDS pandemic is a crosscutting issue that has an impact on all sectors, and, as such, it needs to be tackled in a coordinated manner by all United Nations organs within their respective mandates. The Security Council, by adopting resolution 1308 (2000), highlighted the potential threat the epidemic poses for national, regional and international security, particularly in conflict and peacekeeping settings.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“We too extend our gratitude to Mr. Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his briefing on developments in the way HIV/AIDS issues are addressed in peacekeeping operations. We also thank Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), for presenting a very informative progress report on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1308 (2000). We are encouraged by the progress that has been made since the adoption of that resolution and commend the work done by the United Nations in that respect. However, we should not be complacent. The threat and incidence of HIV/AIDS have not abated, and in some regions and situations - as in Africa the threat is on the increase, although the opportunities and prospects for reducing and containing it are improving.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“That consideration needs to be reflected in the current exit strategy and the future strategy of the coordinated United Nations presence in Bougainville, as outlined by Mr. Turk in his presentation this morning.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“As the Autonomous Bougainville Government takes office, it is our hope that it will maintain close cooperation and understanding with the national Government to make sure that the agreed arrangements for Bougainville autonomy work efficiently for their mutual interest and accommodation. In the wake of the shocks and tribulations of the recent past, Bougainville needs to rebuild and rehabilitate. It needs the continued support of its partners and friends to revive its economy and to survive in a sustainable fashion. From the depths of the crisis, Bougainville has successfully emerged to embark on a promising future. The people of Bougainville should be given a new opportunity to build on the peace that now prevails.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“In the same spirit, the new leadership should seek to form an inclusive Government that draws on the experience, commitment and abilities of other leaders. As for those who did not participate in the electoral process, we urge them to respect the outcome, and we urge those with concerns about the outcome to pursue them peacefully in accordance with the law. Bougainville faces many future challenges, including the need to develop an administrative capacity and an economy capable of sustaining autonomy by providing the people with opportunities for self-advancement and wider community prosperity.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“The two United Nations missions in Bougainville have ably demonstrated the resourcefulness of small missions with clearly defined mandates in difficult circumstances. The support provided by the international community, in particular the significant contributions by countries in the region together with those of the Commonwealth and the Pacific Islands Forum, is commendable and should serve as a model for regional initiatives and approaches in conflict resolution elsewhere. It is our hope that the newly inaugurated Autonomous Bougainville Government will honour the commitment made during the elections to find ways of keeping other leaders, including competing candidates, actively involved in contributing to the common aspirations of the country.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“We trust that those positive contributions will continue to revitalize the Autonomous Bougainville Government as it prepares to embark on a new dispensation and a secure future. We also congratulate the Government and the people of Papua New Guinea for their understanding and cooperation, which enabled the elections for the presidency and the Bougainville legislature to proceed competently, transparently and peacefully, as certified by the International Observer Team. We pay tribute to the United Nations Observer Mission in Bougainville (UNOMB) and its predecessor, the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB), for their critical contribution in resolving the Bougainville conflict in an efficient and effective manner.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“Mr. President, we, too, congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of July. We would like to assure you of our full cooperation and support. I should like also to commend Ambassador de La Sabliere and his delegation for his energetic leadership during the month of June. We also thank Mr. Danilo Turk for his comprehensive briefing on the progress made in Bougainville and the outline for its future. We congratulate Mr. Joseph Kabui and the newly elected members of the Bougainville House of Representatives on their success in the Bougainville elections. We wish them well in meeting the challenges ahead. In the same spirit, we also acknowledge the invaluable contributions of many other individuals and institutions to the peace process in Bougainville.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“A combination of popular support, energetic leadership, a focused national development strategy and democratic governance has set Timor-Leste on the trajectory towards becoming a vibrant and prosperous country. Continuing international support is required for the specific objective of consolidating the pillars of statehood and the path of sustainable development, which Timor-Leste has already established and clearly defined.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“While thanking all those who contributed to the success of UNMISET, we welcome UNOTIL; we should ensure that it is equally successful in its follow-on mandate. The Secretary-General has signalled an anticipated shortfall of required resources under UNOTIL, which will need to be bridged by the international community. The additional resources will further stabilize the security of Timor-Leste and strengthen its democratic governance institutions. The call by the Secretary- General should be heeded, with a timely and adequate response. In the face of poverty, unemployment and illiteracy, among the problems that continue to plague Timor-Leste, nation-building efforts can stumble. External support to help fight those problems will continue to be needed even after the conclusion of UNOTIL's mandate.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“We wish to pay tribute to this encouraging high-level development and hope that this cooperation will be extended to cover outstanding sensitive issues, including the prosecution of serious human rights violations committed in Timor-Leste. We note with satisfaction the step-by-step growth of Timorese State institutions, realizing full well that uninterrupted international support will continue to be required beyond UNMISET to ensure the growth of a viable State. The one-year United Nations follow-on mission, the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL), which will focus on knowledge and skills transfer, marks an important step towards full Timorese ownership of the nation-building process.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“We trust that the report of the Commission of Experts will strengthen the work of the Truth and Friendship Commission recently established by the two countries. Strengthening relations between Timor-Leste and neighbouring Indonesia is a priority. The visit to Timor-Leste by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on 8 and 9 April and his commitment to resolve outstanding issues between the two countries, covering border security, maritime boundaries and the status of Timor-Leste refugees residing in Indonesia, constitute a very positive act of understanding, reconciliation and good-neighbourliness. Expanded bilateral cooperation is key for resolving residual issues to the benefit of the two countries.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“It is also encouraging to note a leadership capacity to peacefully resolve potentially divisive differences, as was the case with the settlement of the recent controversy over the teaching of religion in schools. The building of key State institutions, especially the judicial system, takes time. We wish to commend the speedy progress being made in laying the groundwork for the delivery of justice in Timor-Leste, as this is an important element in the continuing effort to rebuild and establish the rule of law in the country. We note with appreciation the cooperation extended by both Timor-Leste and Indonesia to the independent Commission of Experts appointed by the Secretary-General to review the prosecutions of previous human rights violations.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“Thank you, Madam President, for convening this open meeting on Timor-Leste. We would like to thank Mr. Hedi Annabi and to commend him for introducing the fine report of the Secretary-General (S/2005/310) reviewing the final activities of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) and updating us on preparations for the establishment of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL), as recently authorized by the Security Council. Tanzania continues to fully support the work of the United Nations in Timor-Leste. We are encouraged by the positive developments that have been recorded in Timor-Leste over the past three months. Democracy has been further strengthened by the holding of local elections in several districts, small hurdles here and there having been overcome.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“The pledges made should be disbursed to finance some quick-win projects in this interim period in order to sustain the political tempo towards the elections and beyond them. It should be stressed once again that poverty has been the root cause of instability in Haiti. Conditions should be put in place to create a political climate that inspires the confidence of future investors in Haiti. Public investment in essential sectors now would not only respond to the most urgent needs of the population, but also meet infrastructural requirements for future investors. Road-building, electricity generation and environmental restoration are areas that require immediate attention. In conclusion, in the current peacekeeping mission, there are ample opportunities to sow the seeds for a sustainable peacebuilding phase.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“The current political momentum towards the elections should be maintained. As important as security is now, during the elections and after the elections, voters need to be motivated to see promise in the future of their country. Employment-generating projects should be initiated as part of the stabilization effort and as a foundation for the reconstruction effort in the post- election period. What is required is coordinated disbursement of the pledges already on paper under the Interim Cooperation Framework. The donor community should pay particular attention to this important requirement for Haiti. The recent international conference held in Cayenne offered great promise.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“The national dialogue that has begun is essential for reconciliation and political accommodation. It should be more inclusive and should continue after the elections. The opposition must become part of the mainstream political dialogue. It must also display a convincing interest in the social and economic advancement of the Haitian people. At the moment, the opposition reflects a large number of fractured and superficially united political parties. They have chosen to be obstructive at a time when a sizeable part of the population is willing to be part of the dialogue and to participate in the coming elections. The elections in Haiti will be an essential starting point for a new political dispensation in the country. They need to be well prepared and carried out within the agreed time frame.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“The principle of the rule of law has long been compromised in Haiti, as evidenced by the failure to bring powerful criminals to justice, the politicization of the police and the intimidation of judges. Most important of all, Haiti needs to be set on the path of economic recovery. Messages of self-reliance and empowerment are needed at this stage. The role of the region and of the wider international community in assisting Haiti would be enhanced by the commitment of the people to own the process of their development. The Government should finally be willing to listen to the genuine concerns of Haitian nationals, including those in the diaspora. Their opinions will go a long way towards bringing about an atmosphere of trust and understanding, which is so essential in the building of their motherland.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“MINUSTAH is working with a deficient National Police which needs major reforms, from recruitment and training to revamping its operational capacity and professionalization of its work ethic. While MINUSTAH's tactical intelligence should be improved for its stabilizing function, the Transitional Government needs to show more commitment to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme. In a country where there has been no classical peace agreement and where there is a culture of owning firearms, the DDR programme is particularly challenging. The buying back of guns is not the correct approach; rather, engaging former members of the military and the armies of unemployed youth in short-term and long- term productive social and economic projects may be more realistic.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“The entry of MINUSTAH into Haiti was a significant event, as it brought that country once again to the centre of international attention. Not only was MINUSTAH'S entry slow, but some of its resources had to be diverted to other pressing humanitarian needs in the country. After a slow start with deployment and operating under very difficult circumstances, MINUSTAH is steadily stabilizing the country. The level of violence is being contained to bring a modicum of stability in which the Transitional Government can operate and relative security to the civilian population. The major continuing threats to security that need to be addressed come from elements of the former armed forces and various armed gangs with different political and criminal agendas.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“I, too, would like to thank Ambassador Sardenberg of Brazil for his report and for his leadership during our recent visit to Haiti. The Security Council mission to Haiti was a reaction to the deepening crisis in the country, a product of a multitude of problems besetting Haiti and its people over a long period of time. The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) is the fifth United Nations mission to Haiti since 1995, four of which were during Aristide's time. All of them have been rated as prematurely terminated and superficially successful. This time around, MINUSTAH should be enabled to make a difference by adequately stabilizing the country and laying a foundation for a comprehensive peacebuilding strategy that addresses the societal crisis in Haiti, rooted in its history, society and culture.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“The extension of UNOCI's mandate will obviously help to guarantee a smooth implementation of the transition. It will also be necessary for stabilizing the country in the immediate post-election period and for laying the foundation for post-conflict peacebuilding and the reconstruction of Cote d'Ivoire.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“Now that the Pretoria meeting has succeeded in putting the peace process back on track, we need to revisit and consider favourably the Secretary-General's earlier recommendations that the Council approve the additional military, civilian police and civilian resources proposed in his third report on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. The Council should also consider favourably the additional security requirements recommended by the Pretoria Agreement. Adequate security between now and the scheduled elections in October is critical, both for the DDR process and for enhancing public security. We also support the recommendation that the mandate of UNOCI be extended for a period of 12 months following the current technical rollover.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“The Security Council should give strong support to that ruling and underline the importance of elections within the agreed time frame. The biggest challenge facing the international community in general and the Security Council in particular is to encourage the parties to move forward in the implementation of the Pretoria Agreement. The leaders of all the parties to the conflict must be encouraged to instil a sense of confidence among their followers in order to create a conducive environment for elections - the basis for a lasting peace in the country. We particularly urge the media in Cote d'Ivoire to support the recent peace accomplishments and to sustain their current positive tone, in a spirit of national reconciliation.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“Equally significant is the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the zone of confidence as the initial stage of implementing the DDR programme. These developments are a clear demonstration of the commitment of the parties to the Pretoria Agreement and to a peaceful resolution of the conflict. It is our sincere hope that the DDR process will begin in earnest on 14 May 2005, as scheduled. It is of vital importance that the signatories to the Pretoria Agreement commit to the timetable of the DDR process. It is only through the successful implementation of the DDR programme and the restructuring of the army that the country can once again be reunified and the holding of the October election made possible. To give peace a chance, it is important that all the parties make their positions known on President Mbeki's ruling on article 35.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“In the same vein, we congratulate the Ivorian parties for their patriotism and for their commitment to the peace process in their country. The positive developments that have taken place in Cote d'Ivoire within the last week are encouraging. The first is the assumption by Ambassador Shori, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, of his functions in Abidjan. The second is the opposition's joining the Government of National Reconciliation after a five-month boycott. The third is the positive outcome of the Bouake meeting between the Government and the Force nouvelles leaders, who agreed on a timetable for the implementation of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“The Pretoria Agreement complements and has given a new lease on life to the Linas-Marcoussis and Accra Agreements and is paving the way forward in the peace process. The issue of article 35 is central to the conflict and critical to its political solution. It is our earnest hope that all the parties will be committed to the Pretoria Agreement and accept the ruling made by the mediator on the issue of article 35. Getting an agreement from the conflicting parties is a positive development. But getting their firm commitment to live up to what they have agreed to is the real test and the best chance of ending the conflict peacefully. We pay special tribute to President Mbeki for his personal efforts, which contributed to the success of the Pretoria Agreement.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“It is less than a month since we last had a briefing from Mr. Aziz Pahad, South African Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and representative of the mediator of the African Union peace initiative in Cote d'Ivoire. My delegation welcomes Mr. Pahad to the Security Council once again and wishes to thank him for his second briefing. We also welcome and endorse the statement made by the Ambassador of Nigeria on behalf of the Chairman of the African Union (AU), President Obasanjo. During his first briefing to the Council, Mr. Pahad informed us, among other things, about the Pretoria meeting, which took place on 3 April 2005. The meeting produced the Pretoria Agreement, which was signed by all the parties on 6 April. President Mbeki has subsequently made a determination on article 35, a ruling that the Council should support.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“Such visits should be encouraged in future for the purpose of building the capacity of Member States, as clearly demonstrated by the recent Monitoring Team visit to Tanzania. As a victim of terrorism in recent years, Tanzania is committed to fighting that scourge. The Government has enacted legislation that conforms with resolution 1373 (2001) regarding the prevention and suppression of the financing of terrorist acts. In that respect, we support the adoption, as a set of best practices, of the special recommendation on terrorist financing of the Financial Action Task Force.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“We are also mindful of the need to safeguard and respect human rights and civil liberties while pursuing the war against terrorism. In the case of the 1267 Committee, Member States have benefited immensely from regular interaction with the Committee's Monitoring Team, particularly in the preparation of their submissions and, to a certain extent, in reducing reporting fatigue. Dialogue should be maintained and technical assistance extended so as to ease bottlenecks and delays in reporting obligations. Let me hasten to point out that the visit last February of the Monitoring Team of the 1267 Committee to my country was extremely important and helpful. The visit enhanced the operational effectiveness of many Government departments and their officials whose responsibilities include combating the menace of terrorism.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“It is gratifying to note that the 1267 Committee is exploring diverse ways of combating terrorism by enlisting the expertise of other institutions to complement the work of the United Nations. My delegation commends the current initiatives by the Committee to develop cooperation with Interpol in order to synchronize related collective strategies and the exchange of information in dealing with the scourge of terrorism. Transparency is the key to any meaningful cooperation between the Committees and Member States. In this context, I would like to stress the need for concerted efforts to make the work of the Committees as transparent as possible, compatible with operational requirements. Briefings by Committee Chairpersons to Member States should continue and, whenever possible, should be held jointly, as was the case recently.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source