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Masood Khan

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first: 2012-10-15
most recent: 2015-01-30
sittings or episodes: 95
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“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.25 am.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6909 (2013) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Security Council to document S/ZOl3/36, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Office in Burundi. I now give the floor to Mr. Onanga-Anyanga.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6909 (2013) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Burundi to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Security Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Alberto Shingiro, Permanent Secretary at the Ministery for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Burundi. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office in Burundi, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Paul Seger, Chairperson of the peacebuilding configuration for Burundi of the Peacebuilding Commission and Permanent Representative of Switzerland, to participate in this meeting.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6909 (2013) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6908 (2013) · source
“On the basis of those meetings, with the consent of the members of the Council, the presidency has drawn the conclusion that the Council can proceed to take a decision on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America Abstaining: Azerbaijan The President: There were 14 votes in favour, none against and one abstention. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2089 (2013).”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6908 (2013) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/48, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/7, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cyprus. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I should like to inform the Council that the presidency of the Council has met with the representatives of the parties, who have confirmed that they maintain their well-known positions vis-a-vis the item on the Council's agenda.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6908 (2013) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 am.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6907 (2013) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2088 (2013). I now give the floor to the representative of the Central African Republic.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6907 (2013) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Central African Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/45, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Argentina, Australia, France, Luxembourg, Morocco, the Republic of Korea, Togo, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2012/956, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic and on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in that country.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6907 (2013) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.10pm.”
2013-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6904 (2013) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2013/41, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2087 (2013).”
2013-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6904 (2013) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Cote d'Ivoire to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Albert Koenders, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l2/964, which contains the thirty-first progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. I now give the floor to Mr. Koenders.”
2013-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6902 (2013) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11 am.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“I thank Ms. Bangura for her briefing and for sharing her important perspective and assessment with Council members. I now give the floor to the representative of the Central African Republic.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“I thank Ms. Vogt for her briefing, and commend her for the decisions she has taken and the efforts she has made for dialogue and engagement in very difficult circumstances. I now give the floor to Ms. Bangura,”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“Vogt, who is participating in today's meeting via video teleconference from Libreville. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2012/956, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic and on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in that country. I now give the floor to Ms. Vogt.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“The situation in the Central African Republic Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic and on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in that country (S/2012/956) The President: Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Central African Republic to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Margaret Vogt, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic, and Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I wish to welcome Ms.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“Expression of thanks to the retiring President The President: I take this opportunity to pay tribute on behalf of the Council to His Excellency Mr. Mohammed Loulichki, Permanent Representative of Morocco, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of December 2012. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council when I express my deep appreciation to Ambassador Loulichki and his team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“As this is the first formal meeting of the Security Council this year, I would like to extend my warm wishes for a very fruitful new year to all members of the Security Council, the Secretariat and the United Nations as a whole. On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to the new members Argentina, Australia, Luxembourg, the Republic of Korea and Rwanda. We look forward to their participation in the work of the Council. Their experience and wisdom will be of invaluable assistance in the discharge of the Council's responsibilities. I take this opportunity to express the Council's gratitude to the outgoing members - Columbia, Germany, India, Portugal and South Africa - for their important contributions to the work of the Council during their terms in 2011 and 2012.”
2013-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6899 (2013) · source
“I take this opportunity to thank Ambassador Peter Witting of Germany and his delegation for their guidance of the Council's work on Afghanistan in the past two years. Since this our last scheduled public meeting for the year, I also express our sincere appreciation and thanks to the delegations of Colombia, Germany, India, Portugal and South Africa for their valuable contributions as non-permanent members. It has been a privilege to share the Security Council table with those delegations in 2012.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“As reported by the Secretary- General, humanitarian funding in Afghanistan has suffered a shortfall of 50 per cent, from $900 million in 2011 to $484 million this year. That is worrisome for Afghanistan and its immediate neighbours. We urge the donor community to meet these shortfalls and limit the impact on the most vulnerable segments of the population. By hosting more than 3 million Afghan refugees, Pakistan is easing the humanitarian burden on Afghanistan at considerable economic and social cost to itself. After 10 years of internationally assisted State-building efforts in Afghanistan, more refugees should be repatriated to the country. Creating pull factors in Afghanistan is part of the solution strategy for Afghan refugees agreed to in Geneva this year. We look forward to its smooth implementation.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“More than 140,000 Pakistani troops are deployed on our side of the border, at considerable financial cost. That needs to be matched on the other side of the international border. Our ongoing intelligence and military cooperation with Afghan and international counterparts is growing. The Tripartite Commission, which includes representatives of Afghanistan, Pakistan and the International Security Assistance Force, is a Viable mechanism for such cooperation. The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is often eclipsed by the glare of security and political challenges. That is unfortunate, as the country continues to suffer from natural calamities, food insecurity and the impact of conflict.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“Our documented bilateral trade has reached $2.5 billion, and the target set by our leadership is to double it by 2015. Our bilateral assistance to Afghanistan is the highest we have with any other country. Parliamentary exchanges between the two countries are strengthening mutual understanding and goodwill. In the area of security, Pakistan has always sought closer engagement with Afghanistan and its international partners on real issues that lie beyond polemics. The interdiction of illegal cross- border movement is vital to counter-terrorism, drug trafficking and commercial smuggling. That is a joint responsibility, which needs to be discharged more vigorously. Pakistan has established over 1,000 posts along our border with Afghanistan.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“The three Presidents shared and promoted a common vision of peace and progress in Afghanistan, and they said that all three leaders, in particular those of Afghanistan and Pakistan, would work towards the stability of the entire region. Last month, Pakistan organized a regional ministerial conference on counter-narcotics, which was attended by 13 countries. The conference declaration seeks to establish a regional contact group on counter- narcotics as part of a comprehensive regional approach. It charts a concrete road map based on agreed timelines. Pakistan's bilateral relations with Afghanistan are driven by a sense of shared destiny. Our cooperation spans the entire spectrum of political, economic, educational and cultural relations. There is continuous dialogue and a regular exchange of visits, including at the highest levels.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“We will always emphasize the importance of regional unity in dealing with the challenges of security and development in Afghanistan. Pakistan is engaged in a number of important regional initiatives on Afghanistan that aim at greater regional connectivity to promote economic and commercial cooperation, as well as to root out the scourges of illicit narcotics, terrorism and extremism. Last week, the trilateral summit of Afghanistan, Turkey and Pakistan reaffirmed our vision of regional cooperation through high-level dialogue, security cooperation and economic development partnership. President Asif Ali Zardari participated in the Summit and held important meetings with President Hamid Karzai and President Abdullah Gul.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“We fully support the efforts of the Afghan High Peace Council under the able leadership of Mr. Salahuddin Rabbani. His recent visit to Islamabad was productive and successful. Pakistan will continue to contribute to the peace process. Efforts in that regard should be sustained and should be based on solid commitments and tangible steps by all stakeholders. We hope that the unanimous adoption of resolution 2082 (2012) will energize the peace process. The sustainability of our efforts will be ensured if all stakeholders share the goals of reconciliation. Afghanistan's international partners have a crucial role to play in facilitating convergences and reducing divergences. The challenges in Afghanistan need a comprehensive regional approach.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“In that regard, the Tokyo Conference and the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework provide a useful mechanism of shared responsibility. Long-term international support and private-sector investment in Afghanistan are extremely important. Donor fatigue and fiscal constraints in the international economic climate should not squeeze funding in critical areas of assistance for Afghanistan. We have always highlighted the value of dialogue and reconciliation in addressing the question of Afghan security and in changing the underlying dynamics of conflict in Afghanistan. The Afghan-led peace and reconciliation process is the essence of such a dialogue. It rightly seeks to address the root causes of security and tackles the fundamental nature of conflict in Afghanistan. Pakistan supports an Afghan-led peace process.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“The role of UNAMA should evolve on the basis of the situation on the ground, emerging realities and, above all, the aspirations of the people of Afghanistan. The future role of the United Nations in Afghanistan is going to be very important, especially in the wake of the drawdown and withdrawal of international forces in 2014. We urge the continued engagement of the United Nations in five critical areas: support to Government institutions, facilitation of the peace and reconciliation process, counter-narcotics, the return and rehabilitation of refugees, and the coordination of humanitarian aid, particularly food aid. Pakistan reiterates the need to maintain the current political and financial interest in the transition process with a view to setting Afghanistan on a sustainable course.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jan Kubis for his briefing and for his able leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Pakistan has always supported and facilitated the work UNAMA. We are also encouraged by the positive feedback about Afghanistan given by Mr. Kubis even as the Afghanistan Government tackles difficult problems. We welcome His Excellency Mr. Zahir Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, in our midst, and we appreciate his very important statement today. UNAMA needs the support of all States Members of the United Nations to ensure predictable funding for its challenging mandate. Budgetary cuts faced by the Mission should not compromise its core functions. With a renewed mandate since March, UNAMA has continued to align itself with the transition process.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“The Mission's role, through training and capacity-building of the Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo, support for the Joint Information Operations Centre, and implementation of the disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, resettlement and reintegration programmes remains an important and integral component of the international response to the LRA. Pakistan remains committed to peace, security and stability in the Central African subregion. We hope that the region will continue to receive the full support of the international community and the Security Council to help it address the numerous challenges it is facing. Pakistan will continue to play its part in that regard.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“The international community should provide the necessary political, technical and financial support for the sucessful implemention of the Initiative, in line with the priorities identified by the African Union and the principle of national ownership. We welcome the important role that UNOCA, the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic and United Nations peacekeeping missions continue to play in the region in the fight against the LRA. In particular, we commend the important work of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“Addressing the scourge of the LRA will require a comprehensive approach aimed not only at eliminating and bringing to justice its remaining leadership, but also at strengthening the capacities of the relevant States. At the same time, it will be crucial to address the long-term development needs of the areas affected by the LRA. Effective implementation of the United Nations regional strategy against the LRA, especially the early implementation of the African Union-led Regional Cooperation Initiative against the LRA, remains crucial to addressing this threat. We welcome the troop contributions made so far by the countries of the region to the African Union Regional Task Force under the Initiative, and look forward to learning about its concept of operations.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“Such a regional strategy will strengthen the legal framework at the national and regional levels for criminalizing and prosecuting acts of piracy, developing mechanisms for cooperation and information-sharing between law enforcement agencies of the States of the region, and addressing the underlying causes of piracy. The early convening of the Heads of State summit of the Gulf of Guinea on piracy and maritime security, with the help of UNOCA, will be a crucial step towards forging a comprehensive regional and international response to the challenge of piracy. The presence and activities ofthe Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) remain a major threat to the security and safety of civilians in the subregion.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Abou Moussa, for his briefing and his important contribution as Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA). We support the important role of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa in addressing issues in the Central African subregion, in line with its mandate. The role of the Office in the areas of preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention and mediation remains crucial and needs to be further reinforced and strengthened. An increase in the incidence of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is a matter of grave concern and requires a comprehensive regional strategy specific to the regional circumstances.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“A negotiated solution to the unresolved issues would be facilitated if the Council, the Committee and the Panel of Experts acted in unison and maintained a balance between sanctions and negotiations. Over the years, the Panel of Experts has continued to undertake extensive outreach efforts globally, while preparing various reports and recommendations. There is a need to broaden the composition of the Panel's membership, to include in particular members from developing countries, in order to enhance awareness about, and ensure the implementation of, the relevant Security Council resolutions. The method method for appointing the Panel's experts also needs revision. It must be harmonized with the United Nations core values of transparency and impartiality.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6888 (2012) · source
“We continue to support the view that the work and activities of the Panel of Experts should conform strictly to its mandate. The Panel's work must be guided by the broader but interlinked objectives outlined in the Council's resolutions, namely, the effective implementation of the sanctions regime and advancing a diplomatic solution. We take note of the midterm report of the Panel and welcome the ongoing discussions in the Committee on the Panel's 2012 final report (S/2012/395, annex) recommendations. We look forward to further deliberations in the weeks ahead. We reiterate our View that Security Council sanctions should not be pursued as an end in itself.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6888 (2012) · source
“As party to the NPT, Iran is obligated to fulfil its responsibilities contained in the Treaty. Similarly, Iran, as a member ofthe IAEA, is required to fully cooperate with the Agency within the framework of its Safeguards Agreement. While Iran should fulfil its legal obligations under the NPT and the IAEA statute, its rights under those instruments should also be respected. We urge Iran to extend full cooperation to the IAEA to resolve all outstanding issues. We encourage Iran and the group made up of the five permanent members of the Security Council and Germany to stay the course of meaningful engagement, build on the talks they have already held this year and deepen the diplomatic process for a negotiated resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6888 (2012) · source
“It may be worthwhile for the Council to reflect and review the objectives and strategy on the subject, even as it promotes the full implementation of the relevant Council resolutions by all States. In our View, the potential for confrontation over Iran's nuclear programme has not diminished. Any exacerbation will further destabilize the immediate neighbourhood of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the entire region. Given the delicate and complex environment in the region, Pakistan does not want an escalation of tension in an already volatile region. We therefore reaffirm the need for dialogue and diplomacy. We believe that a peaceful resolution of the crisis is still possible on the basis of reciprocal confidence-building measures, as well as the necessary steps to ensure Iran's right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6888 (2012) · source
“We join other delegations in thanking Ambassador Ne'stor Osorio for his final 90-day report to the Council. We deeply appreciate his able stewardship of the Committee and his valuable contribution to its work. We have taken note of the recent report (GOV/2012/55) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the implementation of the IAEA safeguards regime in Iran pursuant to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Ten days from now, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) will have completed six years of existence. The Council and the Committee have invested time and energy to address the Iranian nuclear issue.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6888 (2012) · source
“I conclude by reiterating that the overall objective of the international community and the Council is the attainment of durable peace, stability and justice in the Sudan. We should harmonize and consolidate our efforts for the early achievement of that objective.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source
“It is also the primary responsibility of the Government of the Sudan, which must take all necessary measures to investigate human rights violations in Darfur and bring perpetrators to justice. At the same time, the actions of all parties in Darfur need to be scrutinized and investigated. The destabilizing activities of the Darfuri armed rebel movements and attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers should be strongly condemned and thoroughly investigated. The perpetrators of such attacks should be brought to justice. Sanctions should be imposed against all armed movements that continue to obstruct the peace process in Darfur and against those involved in the violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source
“We reiterate our support for the efforts of the United Nations, as well as the African Union, particularly its High-level Implementation Panel, to achieve peace, stability, justice and reconciliation in Darfur. The role and positions of the regional organizations, especially the African Union and the League of Arab States, as well as the Organization ofIslamic Cooperation, should be taken into account in our pursuit of justice in the Darfur region. Pakistan expresses concern at violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law in the Darfur region. It is the obligation of all States to guarantee and protect the right to life of all their citizens.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source
“Pakistan supports a durable and peaceful resolution of the situation in Darfur through an inclusive political process that respects and upholds the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Sudan. The people of the Sudan will benefit from conditions of peace and stability in Darfur. Creation of such conditions is also vital for the security and stability of the entire region. The goal of durable peace in Darfur can be realized only through a comprehensive, multipronged strategy. Such a strategy should provide impetus to the political process, promote a peaceful solution through dialogue, justice and reconciliation, establish a conducive security situation and address the human rights and humanitarian aspects of the conflict in Darfur.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source
“We welcome the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, to the Council and thank her for her briefing. We have taken careful note of the sixteenth report of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, submitted to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). We also heard the statement of the Permanent Representative of the Sudan. Like several other members of the Council, Pakistan is not a signatory to the statue of the International Criminal Court. However, Pakistan acknowledges the rights and obligations of the States parties to the ICC. Darfur remains one of the most complicated and intractable issues on the agenda of the Security Council. Darfur and other parts of the Sudan are suffering the tragic consequences ofthat dispute.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source
“Such cooperation should be executed on a case-by-case basis to address emerging situations. Long-term remedial measures require permanent solutions based on due processes. Inter-mission cooperation should work around those processes and regulations, not against them.”
2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source
“For the most part, it involves infantry units and certain enabling assets, such as helicopters. Due caution is advisable with regard to the transfer of special forces, engineering units and hospitals from one mission to another. If such an exchange is planned, we should come up with more permanent solutions. Finally, inter-mission cooperation does not obviate the need for a constant exchange of information and intelligence between neighbouring missions. We positively view the idea of biannual and triannual meetings between such missions so that the commands and senior leadership of the neighbouring missions are well versed in the challenges that they face. In conclusion, we would like to underscore that inter-mission cooperation should be an exception, not a norm.”
2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source
“Progress on standard operating procedures is still awaited. Thirdly, missions differ in their nature from one another owing to their particular mandate's area of operations, politics, demography and trouble spots. There is no concept of a universal peacekeeper. Moreover, specific training is administered to troops as per their mission requirements, which may differ from mission to mission. From the perspective of TCCs, within domestic regulations it is procedurally impossible to seek approval to provide forces to two or three missions. Adequate time should therefore be given to the TCCs to secure the approval of their respective capitals for the requisite transfers. We highlight that point despite having completed our local procedures expeditiously for UNOCI. Fourthly, inter-mission cooperation is a contingency- based exercise.”
2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source
“Secondly, an important aspect of inter-mission cooperation is the operational and administrative control of the assets being transferred. Questions with regard to operational control of the assets transferred and related administrative issues should be answered adequately. Each mission has its own dynamics that underpin, among other things, the calculation of the costs of contingent-owned equipment. Moving to a different mission entails a change in dynamics, which warrants the application of different financial modalities. One way of going around those complexities may be to consider providing some extra allowances to make up for the hardship and related problems. Similarly, the formulation of standard operating procedures and related drills of inter-mission cooperation is essential.”
2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source
“Later events proved that reinforcement from UNMIL was critical to the success of UNOCI operations during the crisis from 2010 to 2011. I would highlight the following five salient aspects of our perspective on inter-mission cooperation. First, inter-mission cooperation is an ad-hoc arrangement to make up for deficiencies in troop strength and critical assets in the wake of a crisis. The stop-gap nature of inter-mission cooperation cannot be overemphasized. The force requirements of every mission are carefully planned, and no mission works with surplus resources. Any transfer of resources should not compromise the donor mission's operational capacity and safety. Strong linkages between mission efficacy, force requirements and inter-mission cooperation should be paid due attention.”
2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source
“In many instances, such exchanges have proved decisive in addressing a crisis situation. As a troop-contributing country, Pakistan supports the sharing of human and material resources between neighbouring missions on a case-by-case basis. We have not shied away from committing our personnel and equipment to move from one mission to another. In 2010, when the situation in Cote d'Ivoire deteriorated, Pakistani troops from the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) proceeded to assist the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI). Our internal processes for authorizing that movement were completed expeditiously. We did not delay the transfer of Pakistani troops, despite serious logistical and operational issues.”
2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source