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“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Ian Pronk, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Pronk to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Salim A. Salim, Special Envoy of the African Union for the Inter-Sudanese Peace Talks on the Conflict in Darfur. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Salim to take a seat at the Council table.”
2006-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5344 (2006) · source
“The Council reaffirms that short-, medium- and long-term strategies, within a unified framework, are needed to ensure coordination and continuity in the international assistance to Haiti." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/I. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.30 p.m.”
2006-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5343 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms that open and credible elections, based on ownership by the Haitian people, are paramount to the consolidation of democratic institutions and procedures, but it recognizes at the same time that they do not constitute the sole means to address the longer-term problems that Haiti faces in the security sector and in the restoration of the rule of law, both of which are critical to stability and sustainable development. The Council welcomes, accordingly, the decision taken by the donor community to extend the Interim Cooperation Framework until December 2007 in order to assist the new elected Government to continue reconstruction efforts.”
2006-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5343 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms that security remains an essential element for the holding of free and equitable elections. The Council expresses its concern over the deterioration of security conditions in Port-au- Prince and urges the Haitian National Police and MINUSTAH to continue their efforts to further intensify their cooperation to improve the security situation in order to restore and maintain the rule of law. In this regard, the Council pays tribute to those MINUSTAH peacekeepers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. "The Security Council is of the view that, after the elections, a period of fundamental importance for long-term stability will follow. National reconciliation and political dialogue should continue to be promoted as a means to ensure long-term stability and good governance.”
2006-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5343 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council urges the Transitional Government of Haiti and the Conseil Electoral Provisoire to expeditiously announce new and definitive dates for the elections, the first round to be held within weeks, but no later than 7 February 2006, and to ensure that the elections will take place in accordance with international democratic standards and under conditions conducive to the widest possible participation. The Council calls upon all relevant international stakeholders to continue to collaborate closely with the Transitional Government of Haiti and other national authorities in this endeavour. The revised electoral calendar and corresponding budget should be realistic and comprehensive, and encompass national, municipal and local elections.”
2006-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5343 (2006) · source
“After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council reiterates its full support for the work of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Juan Gabriel Valdes. "The Security Council reiterates that the future holding of elections is a fundamental step towards the restoration of democracy and stability in Haiti. The Council takes note with concern of the new postponement of the elections in Haiti and, in this regard, trusts that the delay in the electoral calendar will enable the resolution of logistical and technical problems in order to ensure transparent, inclusive, free and fair elections.”
2006-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5343 (2006) · source
“In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Cazeau (Haiti) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now continue its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2006-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5343 (2006) · source
“Expression of thanks to the outgoing President The President: I should like also to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Sir Emyr Jones Parry, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of December 2005. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Jones Parry for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The question concerning Haiti The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Haiti in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda.”
2006-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5343 (2006) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council this year, I should like to extend my very warm wishes for a fruitful New Year to all members of the Security Council, the United Nations and the Secretariat. On behalf of the Council, I welcome the new members, namely the Congo, Ghana, Peru, Qatar and Slovakia. We all look forward to their participation in the work of the Council. We are convinced that their experience and wisdom will be of invaluable assistance in the discharge of the Council's responsibilities. I shall take this opportunity to express the Council's deep gratitude to the outgoing members, namely Algeria, Benin, Brazil, the Philippines and Romania, for their important contributions to the business of the Council.”
2006-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5343 (2006) · source
“Together, they provide useful elements for updating and developing a more comprehensive and coordinated regime for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. It may be necessary to establish new norms and adopt additional Security Council resolutions to address this problem. The consensus reached on the responsibility to protect by the world summit this year is a useful basis for the further development and refinement of norms and practices related to the national and international protection of civilians in armed conflict. The African Union has set an example in that direction. For the Security Council, it is part of its responsibility for the promotion and maintenance of international peace and security. In that regard, Mr.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“Reducing the risk of war also requires that humanitarian support during conflict and the transition period to peace address developmental aspects. Here, we would like to emphasize the importance of quality of education and training, especially to ensure the reintegration of young people into their societies and the building of a culture of peace and tolerance within those societies. We thus welcome the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission to address issues related to post-conflict institution-building and the consolidation of peace. In conclusion, I should observe that there are several international conventions, protocols, Security Council resolutions and international initiatives to protect civilians in armed conflict.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“We note with concern the denial of access for humanitarian workers to populations in dire need of humanitarian assistance. We echo the Secretary- General's demand that parties to conflicts allow immediate, full and unimpeded access for humanitarian personnel and implement resolutions related to particular conflict situations. We also call upon humanitarian personnel to uphold the international principles guiding humanitarian work, in particular impartiality, neutrality and the non-political character of humanitarian assistance. Protecting civilians in conflict situations requires that we also prevent the prevalence and risk of war. Currently, as observed in the Secretary-General's report "In larger freedom", half of the countries emerging from violent conflict revert to conflict within five years.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“Our stance on that responsibility is inspired by the following statement by the President of Tanzania, His Excellency Benjamin Mkapa: "States must firmly be placed on notice that the humanity we all share demands that we should collectively have an interest in its promotion as well as in its protection. Governments must first be held responsible for the life and welfare of their people. But there must also be common agreed rules and benchmarks that would trigger collective action, through our regional organizations and the United Nations, against Governments that commit unacceptable human rights abuses or threaten regional peace and security." We thus welcome the affirmation by world leaders of the responsibility to protect civilians from genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and ethnic cleansing.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“The protection of civilians is the primary responsibility of Governments. When Governments fail or are unable to offer such protection, we should have a collective responsibility to protect humanity. Governments must ensure respect for the rule of law, human rights and democracy. Human rights and democracy are essential. We thus call upon States to ratify all instruments relating to the protection of civilians and to implement the various Security Council resolutions regarding the protection of civilians. Technical assistance may, however, be required to assist developing countries, at their request, to develop such capacities and competencies. In that regard, we need to further develop the concept of the responsibility to protect.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“One of the grave violations of international humanitarian law committed against civilians in conflict situations is the use of sex as a weapon of war. In that regard, it has been mostly women and girls that have borne the brunt of the abuses. While we are encouraged that sexual abuses in conflict situations are now regarded as war crimes, perpetrators need to be exposed and prosecuted expeditiously without the constraints of political expediency. We reiterate the need to end impunity and urge that all those responsible for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and violations of humanitarian law be brought to justice. In that regard, we urge that priority be placed on assistance in the restoration of national judicial systems in countries emerging from conflict.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“Armed conflicts also paralyse and deny to civilians their basic means of livelihood by destroying infrastructure, disrupting economic and social activities and causing malnutrition, the outbreak and spread of diseases, human suffering and humiliation, all of which exacerbate poverty. We are deeply concerned by the increase in acts of violence and abuses committed against civilians - particularly women and children - in situations of armed conflict, in violation of international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law. The pattern of those violations constitutes a threat to international peace and security. We urge all parties to conflicts to respect the relevant international laws and conventions.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“We welcome the report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2005/740). The recommendations provided in the report warrant our careful study. Despite the decline in the number of wars, the number of civilians affected by conflict has continued to increase, with graphic humanitarian consequences. We note with concern the change in warfare strategies, which deliberately target civilians or use civilians to achieve military objectives. The impact of conflict on civilians has gone beyond collateral damage to calculated maximum damage to civilians, including hostage-taking, as we have witnessed in terrorist acts.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“Mr. President, I thank your delegation for arranging this public meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I also thank Mr. Jan Egeland, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for his defining statement in today's debate. In addition, we thank Mr. Jacques Forster, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, for his insightful statement on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. As we mark the fifth year since the adoption of the landmark resolution 1296 (2000) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, we need to take stock of the achievements accomplished and the challenges we still face in our endeavour to devise a more comprehensive and coordinated framework for the protection of and assistance to civilians in armed conflict, in order to fill existing gaps.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“The findings, conclusions and recommendations of the recent mission to the Great Lakes region, led by Ambassador de La Sabliere, reflect the hopes and aspirations of the peoples and the Governments of the region. The Council should encourage an intensified United Nations system-wide sustained response and catalyse the support of the international community for the countries of the region in their defined areas of concern and priority. Preventing new conflicts, consolidating the peace process and stabilizing the region through peacebuilding should be the shared agenda of the United Nations and the countries of the region. Tanzania would like to carry forward this agenda during its presidency of the Council next month.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“As refugees have started returning in large numbers to Burundi and to some parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, adequate assistance should be given for safe return and integration in their respective areas of origin. In retrospect, the Security Council has gone through difficult and trying times when its response contained mistakes and shortcomings. But it did not hesitate to learn from those experiences and has improved its response and the implementation of its mandate in the region. The Council has the confidence of the Governments of the region and a willing civil society ready to work in partnership with the United Nations.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“Over the last six years, more than 3.8 million people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from malnutrition and diseases resulting from the war. Remnants of the Lord's Resistance Army in northern Uganda have, over the years, caused large-scale displacement and continue to threaten the security of the civilian population and humanitarian workers. The dire humanitarian situation compounds the graphic history of the genocide that claimed nearly 1 million lives in Rwanda in three months during 1994, and of the hundreds of thousands of refugees that have been in such countries as Tanzania for several decades. The Security Council should promptly provide the needed leadership to the international community in addressing this humanitarian challenge.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“The armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, supported by MONUC, have demonstrated a remarkable ability to engage those forces, as in the recent operation in Ituri and the Kivus. The recent request from the Tripartite Plus One countries - that is, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi - for more robust support from MONUC to enable the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to meet this challenge should be urgently evaluated and responded to by the Council. The other major challenge is the neglected humanitarian situation in the region. It is reported that over 1,000 people die from conflict-related causes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo every day.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“The new national army should be in the vanguard in addressing the problem posed by the presence of foreign armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Forces democratiques pour la liberation du Rwanda (FDLR) represent a growing threat to the Congolese civilian population, a persistent challenge to the authority of the Transitional Government in Kinshasa and a chronic threat to neighbouring Rwanda and the stability of the region. Reports of the continuing presence of PALIPEHUTU-FNL armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a possible link to the FDLR, point to a further destabilizing factor for Burundi and the region. There are also still some armed foreign groups and local militias in the Ituri region and the Kivus which should be contained and neutralized.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“Commendable progress has been made in disarmament, demobilization and the creation of an integrated new national army with the support of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) and bilateral international assistance. Six integrated brigades have been formed, with three more to be added soon and a target of 18 brigades before the end of the electoral timetable. The formation and administration of the new army have still to be streamlined to ensure professionalism and morale and to reinforce the national character of the army. The speedy formation of the high council and the implementation of the recommendations of the European Union Mission of Assistance for Security Sector Reform are necessary to create a well-equipped modern army and police force.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“At the same time, the United Nations and the international community are helping the Transitional Government to build administrative and governance institutions, including institutions for promoting human rights and the rule of law. In a vast country like the Congo, with a long history of civil strife and the virtual breakdown of the institutions of governance, the protection of civilians ought to be given equal attention and priority as the country heads towards democratic elections for the first time in over 40 years. The reform of the security sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is crucial to the unity of the country and the stability of the Congo itself and the Great Lakes region as a whole.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“ONUB's presence in those areas is still required to assist the Government in protecting its citizens. Refugees are returning in large numbers from neighbouring countries; therefore, their safe return and reintegration should remain priorities. Tanzania is ready to work with the Government of Burundi and the United Nations in facilitating yet another attempt to bring the Palipehutu-FNL into the mainstream of Government and politics in Burundi. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Nations has undertaken one of the largest and most complex transitional and stabilization operations in its history. The electoral process and timetable are on course, with a deadline of 30 June 2006.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“The Government of Burundi is on the path of national reconciliation through dialogue, power- sharing, judicial initiatives, reconstruction and development. There is scope for ONUB to assist the Government in building administrative and judicial capacity in those areas. In the security sector, ONUB should continue to assist the Government in completing the programme for disarmament and demobilization and the integration of the new armed forces and the establishment of a new police force. While the security situation has improved considerably in most of the country, the civilian population in Bujumbura Rural and in some of the western provinces is experiencing intermittent threats from elements of the PALIPEHUTU-Forces nationales de liberation (FNL), which are not yet part of the new democratic dispensation.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“The sixth consecutive visit of the Security Council to the region confirmed the positive developments in the region. However, as is the case in such protracted conflicts, there are still major challenges which the Security Council and the countries of the region, individually and collectively, must continue to address. The major achievement this year has been the successful democratic transition and installation of an elected Government in Burundi. The United Nations Operation in Burundi (ONUB) ushered in the final stage of the transition after 10 years of difficult negotiations and instability in the country. The main mission of ONUB has been accomplished, but the Government of Burundi and ONUB have agreed to continue working together as the Government consolidates its authority and ONUB gradually withdraws.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Council for this month and to thank and congratulate the delegation of the Russian Federation for a very eventful presidency last month. The Great Lakes region of Central Africa is a geographical expression with shared history and culture among the people, but without formal institutional links among the countries of the region. In the past decade, the region has been afflicted by internal and inter-State conflicts with regional destabilizing consequences that have threatened international peace and security and accordingly drawn the concern of the Security Council. The conflicts in the region have now turned a critical corner towards resolution through the combined initiatives of the countries of the region, the African Union and the United Nations.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“We trust that cooperation with the International Independent Investigation Commission and the latest initiative by Syria will advance to a satisfactory conclusion, in accordance with the letter and the spirit of the resolution.”
2005-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5297 (2005) · source
“That is not only a legal obligation, but also a moral and ethical obligation incumbent upon all States that may be called upon by the Commission to cooperate in identifying the individuals, groups and organizations behind that heinous crime. The United Republic of Tanzania acknowledges a serious pledge to extend further cooperation to the Investigation Commission, whose mandate has been extended to 15 December 2005. In full exercise of its sovereignty we encourage Syria to use the opportunity offered by the resolution to deliver what the Commission asks. In that regard, we further note that Syria has established a national investigation commission to look into the matter. In those investigations, it is important to respect the presumption of innocence for the individuals concerned, until proven guilty by due process of law.”
2005-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5297 (2005) · source
“Thus, the Security Council had the responsibility and obligation to initiate an investigation as part of its global effort to combat international terrorism. Lawlessness and impunity at national and international levels should not be allowed to undermine international peace and security. Those responsible for the crime in Beirut must be held accountable for the sake of justice, and in response to the demand of the Lebanese people. The Investigation Commission has done commendable work so far, in collaboration with the Lebanese and Syrian authorities, as requested in resolution 1595 (2005). The investigation is not yet complete. In order to complete its work, the Commission requires more cooperation from Syria, as well as from all States and parties.”
2005-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5297 (2005) · source
“The amendments brought more focus and aligned the draft resolution with its central objective of ensuring compliance with the work of the independent investigation established by resolution 1595 (2005) of April 2005, on the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and 22 others, in Beirut on 14 February 2005. The bombing in Beirut was unmistakably a criminal terrorist act. The interim report of the investigation has revealed that it was carefully planned and executed with professional precision. Like similar terrorist bombings before, and the recent terrorist bombings around the world, the Beirut bombing, amidst a politically volatile atmosphere in Lebanon and the region, constituted a threat to regional and international peace and security.”
2005-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5297 (2005) · source
“I join in thanking Romania for convening and presiding over this ministerial meeting of the Security Council to deliberate on measures to support the International Independent Investigation Commission established by Security Council resolution 1595 (2005). I extend fraternal greetings and apologies from my Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Jakaya Kikwete, who is unable to attend this meeting because of pressing national commitments at this period of presidential and general elections in Tanzania. The United Republic of Tanzania joined the consensus and voted for the resolution after several amendments were accommodated by the cosponsors.”
2005-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5297 (2005) · source
“Finally, in the envisaged Peacebuilding Commission, the role of women in post-conflict situations should be central from the very beginning at all levels, particularly at the country level, with the visible participation of civil society. This is a unique opportunity to incorporate gender issues as integral components of the transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding, and finally to sustainable development.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“Sexual exploitation and abuse of civilians by peacekeeping personnel is a violation of the trust of those who delegate to them the responsibility to protect - and it should be condemned by all of us. We commend the Secretary-General's policy of zero tolerance for acts of sexual harassment and abuse. To prevent further sexual exploitation and abuse, all allegations should be investigated and reported and the Security Council and the troop-contributing countries should take more robust measures. We also believe that the spirit and letter of resolution 1325 (2000) should apply in peacekeeping missions, with the greater involvement and participation of women at all levels. That will inject more gender sensitivity in peacekeeping mandates and in implementing strategies for the protection of civilians in conflict and post-conflict situations.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“The effective implementation of the resolution is therefore a necessity, and we are encouraged by the formulation of a system-wide action plan for that purpose. The action plan presents us with an implementation framework that will allow for coordination and collaboration among the various United Nations bodies. It will also provide us with a monitoring framework upon which to measure results. Requisite resources, both financial and human, need to be made available for the successful implementation of the action plan. While we recognize the positive role of peacekeeping personnel, we are appalled by the few elements that are still tarnishing the good reputation and the overall credibility of the United Nations.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“There is thus a need to increase gender training at all levels of peacekeeping operations. Gender training and placement should not be taken as ad hoc measures, but ought to be mainstreamed affirmatively. This shift requires a change in attitudes and mindsets towards the status and capabilities of women. We acknowledge the progress made by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) with regard to the issues of peace and women and mainstreaming. We encourage the Department to continue its expeditious implementation of the policy outlined this morning by Mr. Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. Resolution 1325 (2000) broke new ground by empowering women - who are often both the deliberate targets and silent victims of violent conflicts- in the critical areas of war, peace and security.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“The adoption of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on 31 October 2000 marked a turning point in the protection of women in conflict situations, as well as ensuring their right to participate fully in peace processes. As an equal component of any society, women should have equal and active participation in formulating political, economic and social policies. Furthermore, as victims of exclusion, vulnerable targets in conflicts, mothers and breadwinners, women have high stakes in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and all issues related to peace and security in society. However, we note with concern the absence of women, not only in peace processes, but also in most spheres of decision-making. The absence of women is further reflected in the reports of both the Secretary- General and the Security Council.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“The close interlinkages between security, development and human rights have revealed the imperative of an integrated approach to peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Over the past five years, we have underscored what should be the central role of women in conflict prevention, peace advocacy, negotiations and the implementation of peace and security agreements. The proposed Human Rights Council and the Peacebuilding Commission will be crucial to the promotion and protection of the rights of women. The ongoing discussions on the formation of these new organs present us with an entry point to anchor the effective involvement of women as participants in and beneficiaries of the mandates of the two organs to ensure gender justice and gender equality.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“At the outset, let me register Tanzania's sincere appreciation to the delegation of Romania for organizing this open debate on Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). This debate is coming at an opportune time after world leaders adopted an outcome document last month that affirmed gender equality and the promotion, protection and full enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms as essential in advancing and complementing development, peace and security. Today, on the fifth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), we celebrate and further affirm the indispensable role of women in conflict prevention, resolution and peacebuilding. My delegation associates itself with the statement to be made by Namibia on behalf of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member States.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“Persistent terrorist attacks worldwide and the changing nature of terrorist threats make it imperative for the three Committees to increase cooperation among themselves in information-sharing and dialogue with Member States, in particular concerning late submission or non-submission of reports and implementation of all Security Council resolutions. It is also important to situate our coordinated counter-terrorism strategies in the wider context of our respective national, regional and overall international efforts to combat terrorism, led by the Security Council. The seminal Madrid statement made by the Secretary-General last year on combating international terrorism is, and should be, a useful reference in this endeavour.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“Tanzania attaches great importance to the activities of the Committee and finds merit in its outreach efforts, including encouraging Member States, both individually and through regional seminars, to prepare and submit their reports on time. Tanzania also commends the Committee for facilitating extensive cooperation with international organizations that are ready to offer relevant technical assistance to Member States. We wish to congratulate Argentina and the United Kingdom for organizing the first regional outreach seminar for countries of Latin America, and we look forward to a seminar of a similar nature next year in China for Asian countries. Before I conclude, let me make one general remark.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“In View of that, the ongoing efforts by the Committee and CTED to facilitate the provision of technical assistance to Member States should be stepped up and augmented through increased cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations. Mr. President, I wish to commend your chairmanship of the 1540 Committee and your report, which touched on the Committee's task of examining national reports and the steps taken to address the problem of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to non-State actors. Tanzania commends the Committee's achievements during the past three months, particularly in successfully implementing the examination of first reports submitted by Member States; we hope that the remaining 67 Member States will submit their reports in due course.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“We thank her for her leadership in facilitating the full staffing of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED). This will enhance the Committee's capacity to review and respond expeditiously to reports received from Member States. With the adoption of resolution 1624 (2005), the Security Council has placed additional responsibilities on the Committee. Some Member States are still struggling to fulfil their obligations under resolution 1373 (2001). It is nonetheless an important undertaking that should be implemented with appropriate assistance for those States requiring such assistance.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“In our View, the Council has introduced very pertinent elements in the resolution, such as the checklist, which to a great extent will assist Member States in the preparations of their reports to the Committee. It was gratifying to receive the Chairman's report on his recent visit to Nigeria and Chad - two strategically significant States in the subregion of West Africa. Contacts with Member States are crucial for the Committee to understand the operational field constraints in the implementation of resolutions by States, rather than perceiving and interpreting delays as reporting fatigue. We recognize the commendable work by the Chairperson of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, Madam Ellen Margrethe Loj, during the past three months.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting to hear joint briefings on the activities of the Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee, the Counter- Terrorism Committee and the 1540 Committee. We commend the three Committees for providing us with updates every three months in a coordinated manner. This approach enables us to keep pace with the changing nature of the threat of terrorism while promoting transparency in the work of the Security Council. As stated earlier by the Chairman of the Al-Qaida and Taliban Committee, Ambassador Cesar Mayoral, the Security Council adopted a new resolution - 1617 (2005) - in which the due process concerns of Member States have been addressed.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“It is our hope that this debate will contribute positively to the efforts to establish a more coherent cooperation framework between the United Nations and regional organizations that will ensure effective maintenance of international peace and security, sustained by regional cooperation in the economic, social and cultural initiatives undertaken by countries of the various regions in a much more proactive fashion. We thank the delegation of Romania for preparing the draft resolution on this subject, which we fully support.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“The European Union, for instance, has been very helpful to Africa in establishing the African Peace Facility, as well as in providing technical assistance and financial support to the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development and the Southern African Development Community to support their conflict management efforts. The ongoing partnership in Darfur between the African peacekeeping mission there, along with the support from the United Nations the European Union, NATO and bilateral assistance, is a case in point.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“The working relationship that has evolved between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, as in the cases of Cote d'Ivoire and the Sudan, needs to be encouraged and institutionalized. It is a mutually supporting partnership in a creative and complementary division of labour. That kind of partnership enhances multilateralism in promoting collective security at all levels. While we recognize the importance of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, we are also mindful of the advantages of horizontal cooperation among regional organizations. That is important in facilitating the sharing of resources, expertise and experiences.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source