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first: 2010-01-27
most recent: 2014-11-19
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“In conclusion, we view the United Nations Office to the African Union as strategically placed, first in assisting both the African Union and the United Nations in advancing these broad issues I have outlined, and, secondly, in ensuring that the complementarity and the comparative advantage of the African Union is maximized and adequately resourced. My delegation wishes the Special Representative of the Secretary-General every success in his current endeavours and looks forward to a subsequent update on the progress made by the United Nations Office to the African Union in facilitating a strategic and cooperative relationship.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“The African Union's efforts are severely hampered by the lack of sustainable, predictable and flexible financing for AU-supported peacekeeping operations. It remains important that the United Nations, at an institutional level, continue its consideration of this important matter, pursuant to resolution 1809 (2008). The Secretary-General, in reference to this important issue, stated that the current financial framework for partnership in peacekeeping operations was not conducive to building a sustainable long-term strategy. In that connection, we reiterate the call by the African Union for this issue to receive the continued support of the United Nations.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“This, in our view, would be a further contribution to enhancing synergy and possible collaboration between the two Councils. My delegation welcomes the establishment, on 25 September 2010, of the United Nations-AU Joint Task Force on Peace and Security, which will further enhance cooperation at the operational level. Africa's commitment to the establishment of peace and security on the continent is further evidenced by its increasing role in peacekeeping operations. In that regard, the African Union Mission in Somalia and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur are further indications of the commitment and political will of the African Union to bring peace to conflict-affected areas.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“A strategic relationship will include cooperation on a range of considerations that may include conflict prevention, preventive diplomacy and political mediation. In that regard, we look forward to receiving the report of the Secretary-General on his strategic vision of the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations. At the institutional and operational level, my delegation strongly supports the view that the reports of the Secretariat to the Security Council should incorporate the decisions and the views of the African Union and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union in particular. That would be in line with the practice of the African Union Commission, which incorporates the views of the United Nations Security Council in their reports to the AU Peace and Security Council.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“We are convinced that the interests of peace will be well served if the requisite synergy and cooperation exist between the two organizations at both the strategic and operational levels. Moving from this common understanding, we look forward to a vision that clearly defines this strategic partnership, a vision that articulates the expectations of the role of regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. The African Union's proximity to conflicts on the continent as well as its legitimacy and credibility makes it an important ally in our collective efforts to advance peace and security in Africa. We recognize that a strategic relationship cannot take into account peacekeeping issues only.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“It is important that the United Nations be represented at an appropriate level, taking into account the increasing level of integration of the African Union. This is also important in view of the mandate of UNOAU in enhancing the strategic and operational partnership between the two institutions and the subregions. We welcome the notable efforts under way to forge closer cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, specifically in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. The United Nations retains the primary role in the maintenance of international peace and security, and therefore there is an expectation that it must contribute to the role of regional and subregional organizations, which has in recent years been shown to be seminal, especially in the context of the African Union.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“In that regard, the presence of UNOAU should, in accordance with its mandate, contribute significantly to the effective implementation of the Ten-Year Capacity Building Programme. In addition, the presence of the United Nations Office must further enhance the capacity of the AU in its support and management of peace operations, including the Peace and Security Architecture. We call on the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to bolster support for concerted efforts to fully operationalize the African Peace and Security Architecture, including the development of a continental early-warning system, the African Standby Force and an enhanced mediation capacity, including through the Panel of the Wise.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“My delegation welcomes Ambassador Muburi-Muita to the Security Council. We thank him for his briefing on the work of the United Nations Office to the African Union. As this is the first time that he briefs the Council in his capacity as Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU), we wish to take this opportunity to congratulate him on his maiden briefing as Special Representative of the Secretary-General. South Africa views the integrated and enhanced presence of the United Nations at the African Union (AU) as a further manifestation and testament to the increased partnership between the two organizations in the areas of conflict resolution, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, in line with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“We continue to encourage States to criminalize piracy in their national jurisdictions. In that regard, we urge flag States to prosecute piracy.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“According to the report, the Somali authorities have expressed their support for the ongoing work of UNDP and UNODC in strengthening existing court structures in Somaliland and Puntland. The Security Council must consider those views in its deliberations on any future action. Concerning the establishment of an extraterritorial Somali specialized anti-piracy court in another State in the region, we note the opposition of the TFG and regional authorities to the establishment of such courts. We should consider the development of a sustainable mechanism for resourcing national jurisdictions that have demonstrated willingness to arrest and prosecute pirates so as to enable them to pursue their efforts to put an end to impunity for piracy. This practice of catch-and-release has ensured the exponential growth of piracy, and it must stop.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“My delegation therefore welcomes the assistance and capacity-building provided by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to the TFG and regional authorities in Somalia in strengthening their national institutions in their anti-piracy efforts and in meeting international standards. We further welcome the ongoing training of judicial officers and the construction and re-establishment of court and prison facilities in Somaliland and Puntland. That is particularly important given the express View of the Somalis that they do not wish foreign nationals to participate in judicial proceedings or prosecutorial posts.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“From the report, we observe the following major challenges outlined in establishing specialized Somali courts in Somalia. The first is the lack of adequate criminal and procedural legislation to provide a sound basis for piracy prosecutions in Somalia. Secondly, neither the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) nor the regions favour the participation of foreign nationals in proceedings in judicial or prosecutorial posts. Thirdly, the views expressed by the United Nations Political Office for Somalia indicate that the current political climate in the country may make it difficult to pass the requisite legislation and amendments to the Transitional Federal Charter. Under those circumstances, my delegation believes that is it important to take into consideration the views of the TFG and the regions in establishing such specialized courts.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“Jack Lang, on the establishment of the specialized Somali courts to try suspected pirates in Somalia and the region alike. It is evident from the report that the establishment of such courts inside Somalia or in the region will require considerable financial resources and the building the necessary judicial capacity, establishing additional imprisonment infrastructure, addressing security concerns and creating the necessary constitutional and legal framework for facilitating the work of such specialized courts. What needs to be borne in mind is that the special courts are to be national courts. Therefore, there should be no disparities between piracy courts, jails in other courts or jails for other crimes in terms of the facilities to be established.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“In our View, the establishment of a judicial mechanism such as this should satisfy two important requirements. First, it must be fully compatible with the constitutional and legislative framework of Somalia. Secondly, it must take into consideration the Views of the Somali authorities in the regions where the courts are established. My delegation thanks the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2011/360) on the modalities for the establishment of specialized Somali anti-piracy courts. We welcome the clarity that the report provides for assessing the recommendations contained in the report of the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Legal Issues Related to Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (see S/2011/30, annex), Mr.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“The threat of piracy can therefore only be resolved through a comprehensive approach that seeks to bring peace, stability and economic development to Somalia, including through the provision of adequate resources through the African Union Mission in Somalia. South Africa is firm in its view that piracy has to be defeated on land by comprehensively addressing all the social- economic, political and security challenges the people of Somalia face. The reports of continuing illegal and unreported fishing in the waters off Somalia remain a major concern for us. In addition, South Africa fully supports efforts to promote the rule of law and to fight the incidence of piracy off the coast of Somalia through the use of specialized anti-piracy courts, including extraterritorial courts.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“We would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Patricia O'Brien for her comprehensive briefing on the modalities for the establishment of specialized Somali anti-piracy courts. South Africa remains concerned about the continuing incidence of piracy off the coast of Somalia. To that end, we encourage States to take action individually and collectively to punish acts of piracy in conformity with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. South Africa wishes to reiterate its view that the threat of piracy off the coast of Somalia is but a symptom of the internal political problems of instability and conflict in that sister African country.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“South Africa stands ready to support the two parties in constructing two viable, independent States in the Sudan and in building a mutually beneficial relationship between them based on peace and development. In this regard, we call on the international community to continue its support to the parties as they address the critical challenges confronting them.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“In this regard, we reiterate the call by the Assembly of the African Union made during its extraordinary session in which it urged the parties to the CPA to spare no effort to overcome the current difficulties and to conclude their negotiations on the outstanding aspects of the CPA, including the issue of Abyei and the post-referendum arrangements, under the auspices of AU High-level Implementation Panel on Sudan. Finally, my delegation would like to express its unwavering support to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Menkerios and the Chair of the AU High-Level Panel in facilitating ongoing negotiations between the CPA parties.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“It is through the collective efforts of the parties to the CPA that we are on the brink of achieving this important milestone. We therefore wish to encourage and urge the parties to demonstrate the same resolve and political will to address the current security challenges facing the people of the Sudan. My delegation appreciates the ongoing discussions with the leaders of Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan on the recent political and security challenges in those areas.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“The impact of this insecurity in Southern Kordofan has led to a humanitarian crisis in the region that has resulted in the loss of life, the displacement of thousands of people and the withdrawal of non-essential staff from Kadugli. The continued reports of shooting and looting in Kadugli are of concern. We welcome the reinforcement of the United Nations Mission in the area. The escalation of violence and hostilities is detrimental, not only to the people of the area, who are negatively impacted by the violence, but to the establishment of two future viable States living in peace and security. We are less than a month away from the declaration of Southern Sudan as an independent State on 9 July 2011, which in itself is indicative of the strides that both parties have made to ensure that the CPA is implemented.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“My delegation is gravely concerned about the security situation in Southern Kordofan, which, in its view, increases the tension. My delegation is gravely concerned about the situation and the clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Army that took place on 6 June. We are equally concerned about the decision to terminate all Joint Integrated Units in the Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States and the instruction to deploy all SPLA forces in the two States south of the border. Reports of aerial bombardments leading to the displacement of the civilian population in areas such as Heiban are also a major concern for my delegation.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“We note that this agreement does not substitute for or prejudice future outcomes on negotiations on the final status of Abyei, and we encourage parties to continue the negotiations with the same resolve and determination as they have shown until now. It is my delegation's view that the Council's positive response to the request contained in the interim agreement will be crucial. For our part, South Africa will do everything it can to assist in and ensure the full implementation of the temporary agreement. Regrettably, in the View of my delegation, the current developments in Southern Kordofan increase tensions between the parties, threaten to derail the post-referendum negotiations and introduce a dire period of uncertainty as the South prepares for independence.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“Today, that hope has been renewed once again, as the parties to the CPA, with the facilitation of the AU High-level Implementation Panel and the involvement of Mr. Menkerios, came to interim agreements to resolve the conflict in Abyei. We welcome the agreement reached by the parties on the temporary administrative arrangements for the Abyei area, the withdrawal of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Army from the Abyei area and the deployment of an interim security force for Abyei composed of Ethiopian troops. My delegation welcomes and commends the Government of Ethiopia for generously agreeing to contribute troops for the implementation of this security arrangement.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“We also take this opportunity to congratulate the Chair of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel, President Mbeki, and Special Representative Menkerios for their sterling and outstanding work done to facilitate the temporary agreement. The deteriorating security situation in Abyei threatened the full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and potentially could have reversed the positive political gains registered thus far in the implementation of the CPA. The signing of the CPA ended decades of conflict and ushered in a new era of hope for the people of the Sudan. This hope was strengthened by the holding of a successful referendum and by the positive statements made by the leadership in both the North and the South, following the announcement of the referendum results.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“We wish to thank His Excellency Mr. Thabo Mbeki, Chair of the African Union (AU) High-level Implementation Panel for Sudan, for his comprehensive briefing to the Council. We would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haile Menkerios for his briefing. We welcome the presence at this meeting of Ambassador Osman of the Sudan and His Excellency Mr. Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth of Southern Sudan, and we thank them for their statements. South Africa welcomed the news of the signing of the agreement between the Government of the Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLA) today in Addis Ababa. We congratulate the parties and commend them for their sustained and determined efforts to resolve the conflict in Abyei.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“In this regard, specific focus on youth unemployment remains a pressing concern. In conclusion, we cannot but refer yet again to the words of that great African patriot and revolutionary Patrice Lumumba, who said that the independence of the Congo marks a decisive step towards the liberation of the entire African continent. His words remain true today and still reverberate on the continent. The resolution of the challenges facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo would be a significant step towards the comprehensive resolution of all the challenges facing the continent. South Africa, for our part, remains committed to assisting the people and Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to consolidate peace, reconciliation, democracy and socio-economic development.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“The newly created United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa can also play a facilitating role in regional cooperation. We welcome the Lusaka Declaration to fight illegal exploitation of natural resources in the Great Lakes Region, adopted at the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region in December 2010. That effort will assist in improving regional cooperation among the countries of the Great Lakes region and is crucial to stability and economic development. As part of the drive for sustainable socio- economic development in the country, the development of strategies to manage natural resources will be critical. The lifting of the ban on mining activities in the Kivu and Maniema provinces this year should pave the way for job creation and a better life for all Congolese.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“As we look to the issues of sustained socio- economic development - the third issue I wish to address - we are again encouraged to turn to the vision set out by Patrice Lumumba in 1960: "I call on all Congolese citizens to set themselves resolutely to the task of creating a prosperous national economy, which will address our economic independence." In that regard, we are encouraged by the report of the International Monetary Fund that commended the strong micro-economic performance in 2010, including a growth rate of 7.2 per cent and annual inflation of 9.8 per cent. If sustained, that growth will translate into important social dividends for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Regional cooperation among the countries of the Great Lakes region is vital to stability and economic development.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“It should of necessity extend to working closely with the National Independent Electoral Commission. It is the view of my delegation that the coming elections will be a watershed moment in the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and will go a long way in determining the country's future insofar as peace and stability and economic and social development is concerned. While elections are not an end but are rather a means toward an end, the Government of the Democratic Republic is encouraged to do everything within its modest means to ensure that the elections are a resounding success.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“We are pleased that the Congolese will be returning to the polls again this year, in November, for the third time since independence. We are aware that the success of the last elections was in large part due to the commitment, resolve and focus of the international community and the United Nations. South Africa would therefore call on the international community not to forsake the people of the Congo as they approach their next important elections after a decade- long conflict. South Africa would like to acknowledge to Government's commitment to commit significant resources to cover the total cost of the elections in November. We call on the international community to match that commitment and provide the financial assistance required to bridge the gap in the budget for the elections. MONUSCO's role in this regard will be critical.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“Secondly, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has come a long way since the outbreak of the civil war a decade ago, a war that turned into a conflict that threatened regional peace and stability. It has now been more than five years since the people of the country chose ballots over guns and bullets, as envisaged by Patrice Lumumba. They have not looked back on their journey to democracy, peace and stability, justice and freedom. South Africa is pleased that relative peace and security exist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo despite the challenges in the eastern part. The last parliamentary and presidential elections were a major breakthrough in the Congolese efforts towards democracy, good governance and nation-building.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“Some progress has been made with regard to disarmament, demobilization, repatriation and reintegration and to security sector reform. However, the process will have to be accelerated. Further, it is our view that the mandate of MONUSCO should be able to focus on a comprehensive programme to help develop capable and effective national security forces that will ultimately be responsible for peace and security in the country. MONUSCO's future role should complement the endeavour of the Democratic Republic to extend its State authority. It is important that MONUSCO's role adjust to new challenges of threats on the ground and the needs of the Congolese people.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“For the Democratic Republic to maintain its sovereignty, it is important that State authority be extended and exercised throughout the country. It is our view that the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stablilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) should continue to focus on establishing stability and security in the eastern part of the country, working together with Government forces. We welcome the fact that relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring countries of the Great Lakes region continue to improve. It is also important that countries of the region have committed to working together to comprehensively address the sources of threats to regional stability, including those posed by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA).”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“In spite of that progress, there remain challenges that require a concerted effort to address, especially the security situation in the east of the country and challenges relating to stabilization, peacebuilding and development. National ownership is crucial and should characterize efforts for peace consolidation, with the partnership and sustained support of the international community. I shall turn to three issues that we identify as key for the consolidation of peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: security and stability, governance and democratization, and socio-economic development. The country's uneven stability, whereby the eastern part continues to experience instability, is a cause for concern.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“In 1960, during the celebration of the Congo's independence, the first democratically elected Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba, declared, "We are going to rule not by the peace of guns and bayonets, but by the peace of heart and will." Later this year, more than 50 years after this vision was expressed, the Democratic Republic of the Congo will hold its third democratic elections, still in pursuance of that lofty goal. Significant progress has been made in the past decade in improving the overall stability and security of the country. There has also been progress in improving the political climate, which has allowed for the extension of State authority throughout most of the country.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“We would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, for presiding over this meeting and to thank you and your delegation for organizing it. We thank the Secretary-General for his intervention, and we join other in welcoming His Excellency Mr. Raymond Tshibanda, Minister for International and Regional Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We further welcome the participation of the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“We are pleased that the Council intends soon to present a case to the ICC, seeking arrest warrants against three individuals. We hope that, in time, the net will be cast even wider.”
2011-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6528 (2011) · source
“Nonetheless, we would recall that the caveat in paragraph 6 is limited to actions established or authorized by the Security Council. Therefore, any actions that fall outside the scope of resolution 1973 (2011) should not benefit from the protection offered by the caveat. It is our sincere hope that, in considering the evidence, the Office of the Prosecutor will also consider any actions that may have been committed in the purported implementation of resolution 1973 (2011). Let me conclude by assuring the Prosecutor that South Africa will continue to cooperate with the activities of the ICC. We look forward to hearing from the Prosecutor in the next six months and hope that, by then, the ICC will have issued indictments against those most responsible for the atrocities committed in Libya.”
2011-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6528 (2011) · source
“Crimes may have been committed by Government and opposition forces alike. To protect the Court's integrity and to ensure that all who were caught in the crossfire of the conflict are protected, all crimes, regardless of the perpetrators, should be considered. Of course, such a statement is without prejudice to the Prosecutor's determination of who bears the greatest responsibility for the most serious crimes. Finally, a number of delegations have asked questions about the implementation of resolution 1970 (2011). In particular, questions have been asked about whether the actions of the implementing States have been consistent with the letter and the spirit of resolution 1970 (2011). We are aware that paragraph 6 of the resolution establishes a caveat designed to exclude the jurisdiction of the Court in such cases.”
2011-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6528 (2011) · source
“As we stated in our statements during the adoptions of resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011) (see S/PV.6491 and S/PV.6498), South Africa has been and remains concerned about the crimes against civilians and the human rights violations committed in the context of the conflict in Libya. As a starting point, we note that the standard of proof for the decision to initiate an investigation is far lower than that required for a successful prosecution. Therefore, we encourage the Prosecutor to leave no stone unturned in the search for further evidence to strengthen the cases against those who may have committed atrocities. We hope that the Prosecutor will look at all atrocities committed on either side of the conflict. As the report of the Prosecutor notes, the current situation in Libya now amounts to an armed conflict.”
2011-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6528 (2011) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for calling this meeting and for providing us with an opportunity to interact with the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the situation in Libya. I also wish to thank the Prosecutor, Mr. Moreno-Ocampo, for his briefing to the Security Council. We are particularly impressed by the speed with which the investigations were completed. Our delegation not only supported resolution 1970 (2011), but indeed co-sponsored it. Our support for referral to the ICC was based, inter alia, on South Africa's support of the international community's fight against impunity and the concern that we had voiced over the escalation of violence in Libya. As a State party to the Rome Statute, South Africa will continue to support the Prosecutor in relation to the conflict in Libya.”
2011-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6528 (2011) · source
“South Africa believes that the Peacebuilding Support Office, in partnership with the broader United Nations system, adds enormous value to peacebuilding efforts. In conclusion, it is our sincere hope that the recommendations of the 2010 review of the peacebuilding process will add value to the work of the Commission by enhancing and improving coherence, coordination and collaboration, including by enhancing the relationships among the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other partners.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“Fifthly, the report should also elaborate on the Commission's activities in partnership with the international financial institutions. That partnership is certainly important in light of the nexus between peace and security. The Peacebuilding Fund has provided critical assistance to countries emerging from conflict. South Africa encourages greater interaction and collaboration between the PBC and the PBF in ascertaining how countries emerging from conflict can be assisted financially in accordance with their priorities and national vision. It is important that the existing complementarities between the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund be sustained and maintained.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“Secondly, greater consideration should be given to the visibility of women and civil society in peacebuilding, including in providing leadership on socio-economic development issues. Thirdly, the report should focus on further enhancing cooperation and information-sharing. For example, lessons learned should be shared among the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other United Nations agencies, such as the United Nations Development Programme. Fourthly, the role of regional authorities and stakeholders in peacebuilding processes should be emphasized. In this context, local ownership and prioritization become important, and more could be done jointly in consultation with the authorities in countries emerging from conflict.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“We are certain that such advice is important to enhancing the Council's peacebuilding efforts. We encourage the Commission to continue to strengthen its relationship with other bodies of the United Nations, in particular the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. We appreciate the Commission's efforts to build collaboration and partnership with a wide range of stakeholders through outreach activities. South Africa believes that the Peacebuilding Commission could improve its reporting by also focusing and reflecting more on the following five areas. First, it should focus on better coordination of peacebuilding initiatives among the stakeholders.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“The five countries currently on the PBC's agenda have received assistance in various ways, including through the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) and other programmes. The Commission played a critical role in Burundi and in the Central African Republic by providing support for the election processes and mobilizing financial resources to bridge the funding gap in the electoral budgets. That contribution of the Commission went a long way towards ensuring that the two countries held successful elections. The Commission's interaction with the Security Council has improved. However, there is still scope for further improvement. We still believe that the PBC has a crucial role to play in advising the Security Council on peacebuilding elements that could be integrated into peacebuilding mandates.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“My delegation stands ready to contribute concretely to peacebuilding activities through our membership in the sixth country-specific configuration. The Peacebuilding Commission has made a considerable contribution to United Nations peacebuilding efforts since it was established. The recent of addition of Liberia and Guinea to the Commission's agenda is another indication of the significance of the work of the Commission. However, more still needs to be done if we are to achieve the objective of preventing the relapse of countries into conflict and building durable peace. We welcome the support provided by the international community to the Commission through the PBC country-specific configurations.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“We thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting on the report (S/2011/41) of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the former Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Wittig, for his leadership of the Commission during the past year. We also thank the Chairs of the five country- specific configurations for Burundi, Sierra Leone, the Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau and Liberia, for their dedication and hard work. We thank the Peacebuilding Support Office for its invaluable support to the PBC. South Africa looks forward to the leadership of the new Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Gasana, the Permanent Representative of Rwanda.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“In fact, such efforts complement each other. The briefing we just received from the Chairman-in-Office confirms as much. We have noted with appreciation the challenges that the OSCE helps to address, from Kosovo to Moldova, to Nagorny Karabakh and in Central Asia. We welcome the sharing of experiences between the OSCE and other regional organizations, in particular the African Union, and hope that such cooperation can be strengthened. In conclusion, we would like to assure the OSCE of our support for all of those efforts.”
2011-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6481 (2011) · source
“Our support for such initiatives stems from our belief that multilateralism is strengthened through enhanced cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. Article 54 of Chapter VIII of the Charter, under which the OSCE is briefing the Council here today, envisaged strong cooperation between the Security Council and regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. We realize, however, that each regional organization is unique in terms of the challenges they face in maintaining international peace and security and the manner in which they address those threats. Moreover, we do not believe that efforts by regional organizations absolve the Council of its Charter- mandated responsibilities as the guardian of international peace and security.”
2011-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6481 (2011) · source