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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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“We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting on a very important dimension of United Nations peacekeeping. We also thank Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Herve Ladsous, and Under-Secretary-General for Field Support, Ms. Ameerah Haq, for their very useful briefings. The management and success of United Nations peacekeeping hinge on partnerships. Partnership entails cooperation among Member States on broader policy framework issues and among the Security Council, the Secretariat and the troop-contributing countries (TCCs) on mandates and operations. Strong partnerships ensure the success of peacekeeping operations. Similarly, partnership and cooperation between missions operating in geographic proximity are important for addressing emergent needs and short- term goals.”
2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source
“In the coming days and weeks, Pakistan will assist in the efforts to develop an effective response by the Security Council to address the development and security challenges in Mali and the wider Sahel region.”
2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source
“Pakistan supports efforts to restore the territorial integrity of Mali, address the threat of terrorism and respond to the humanitarian situation in the country and the Sahel region through a comprehensive approach that addresses both the political and security aspects of the crisis. The African Union joint strategic concept of operations provides a very useful basis for addressing the Malian crisis. An integrated Sahel strategy will act as a ballast, help stem a powerful tide of extremism and spur the social and economic development of the region. The United Nations can be complimented for looking at the big picture and working on a holistic approach. We must now inject a sense of urgency to achieve our goals.”
2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source
“We hope that with his support the United Nations integrated strategy will soon be finalized. The United Nations strategy should be based on the principle of national ownership and drafted in close consultation with concerned countries. Its aims and objectives should be realistic and prioritized in order to keep a balance between immediate and long-term needs. It must focus on effective coordination among the various United Nations presences in the region, which would be crucial for its success. The strategy must also identify the resources required for its implementation. Statements made by regional representatives at today's meeting contain some valuable suggestions, which must be considered. The situation in Mali poses a grave threat to regional stability and deserves the urgent attention of the Council.”
2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source
“Countries of the Sahel are all developing countries that face lack of capacity and resources. Therefore, the international community must, in the short run, provide effective assistance to the relevant countries and regional organizations. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime should also play a role in providing assistance to those countries. Evidently, to address the challenges the region is facing, there is a need for an integrated strategy that has the support of the international community. Pakistan has supported the elaboration of a United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel region in resolution 2056 (2012). We welcome the appointment of Mr. Prodi as the Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Sahel and support his efforts for the development of the strategy, as well as for mobilizing resources for the region.”
2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source
“Refugees from Mali have placed an additional burden on neighbouring countries that were already reeling from the impact of the prevailing drought. Terrorists and criminals who have filled the security vacuum in northern Mali, pose a serious risk to the security of the entire region. We have previously expressed grave concern in the Council over the rise of organized crime, including drug and weapons trafficking, and terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel. Drug trafficking in particular is a serious threat to the countries of the region because of its nexus with terrorism and its potential to fuel corruption and undermine governance. Tackling those threats demands greater regional cooperation in border management as well as in the justice and law enforcement sectors.”
2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source
“We also welcome the participation of the high-level representatives of the various regional organizations and United Nations entities at today's meeting. Despite the progress made by countries in the Sahel, they continue to face serious security, humanitarian, and socioeconomic challenges. If those challenges are not addressed quickly and effectively, the gains made so far could be reversed, and there would be negative repercussions for the region's long-term stability. The region faces chronic problems of food insecurity, underdevelopment and climate change. The recent rise in organized crime has aggravated the situation. The conflict in Libya has also added to the region's difficulties. Consequences of that conflict are still unfolding, with Mali being its first victim.”
2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source
“We join others in commending Morocco for convening today's ministerial meeting dedicated to the Sahel region. It is a timely initiative and will help maintain the international community's focus on the challenges that the region is confronting. We thank Mr. Saad-Eddine El Othmani, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Morocco, for presiding over this meeting. Pakistan enjoys close relations with all countries of the Sahel, and therefore has an abiding interest in their continued well-being. I would like to thank the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy, Mr. Romano Prodi, as well as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Antonio Guterres, for their very useful briefings.”
2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source
“It is therefore important to preserve the legacy of the Tribunals because of their contribution to the fields of international humanitarian law and legal doctrines.”
2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source
“We hope that the ICTY will complete its preparations for the transfer of other functions to the Residual Mechanism by 1 July 2013, in accordance with Council resolution 1966 (2010). The Tribunals need to show commitment to the timely conclusion of their proceedings and ensure full compliance with the requirements of due process. We recognize the difficulties in the assignment of work to judges and in staff management in the process of winding down the Tribunals' work. The recruitment of workers and retention of staff with institutional memory of cases pose major challenges to the work of Tribunals in the completion process. Over time, decisions ofthe Tribunals have produced an impressive body ofjurisprudence that can influence the fight against impunity and shape the future of global justice.”
2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source
“They also continued to contribute to procedural and evidentiary international criminal law in a professional manner and to implement various reforms to improve drafting of judgements, translation, outreach, and preservation of archives. The Tribunals' initiatives on assistance and support to Victims, as well as legacy and capacity- building projects, are steps in the right direction. The Tribunals have made efforts to transfer their functions to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. We are glad to know that the necessary arrangements are almost complete, as the ICTR transfers records and archives, as well as prosecutorial tasks, to the Mechanism.”
2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source
“Judge Joensen has requested the extension of the terms of office of five permanent judges in order to meet the goals of the ICTR's completion strategy - including the completion of all appeals by the end of 2014 - and Judge Meron has requested the extension of the terms of office of ICTY judges. We are constructively engaged with the Working Group to consider those requests and to decide on an appropriate duration for the extension of the Judges' terms. There has been progress in the completion strategies of the ICTR and ICTY during the period covered by the latest reports of the Presidents and Prosecutors of the two Tribunals (see S/2012/836 and S/2012/847). In the past six months, the Tribunals continued to conduct trial proceedings and appeal proceedings, draft judgements and refer cases to domestic jurisdictions.”
2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source
“I join others in thanking Judge Meron of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), Judge Joensen of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Prosecutor Brammertz and Prosecutor J allow for their comprehensive statements. Our thanks also go to Ambassador Rosenthal and his delegation for ably guiding the Informal Working Group. Pakistan commends and supports the important work of the two Tribunals in delivering justice and ending impunity. During their proceedings, the Tribunals have developed a comprehensive corpus of precedents in international criminal law, and we welcome their contribution. Two requests have been made to the Council.”
2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source
“That should be accomplished through detailed national policies. Secondly, States must undertake bureaucratic reform, in particular security sector reform, to support the prevention and resolution of conflicts from the inter-faith and women's perspectives. Thirdly, States should ensure the protection of the rights of women as victims of conflict and promote their empowerment and participation at all levels of the decision-making process, especially in peacebuilding efforts. In conclusion, Indonesia wishes to further underscore the fact that women should not be confined to serving only as key building blocks of and instruments for peace and security, but also have the confidence and potential to be agents of change, skillfully reshaping and rebuilding communities affected by conflict.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Those programmes will ultimately empower and enable women to become equal partners in achieving peace, rather than merely suffering as victims of conflict. Two years ago, a number of women's civil society organizations, supported by the Indonesian Government, organized the Asian Women Peacemaker's Conference on the interfaith perspective in realizing the role of women peacemakers in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). As a result of that two-day Conference, in addition to identifying a number of important issues related to the protection, promotion and participation of women in peace and security, the following recommendations were made. First, States should prepare a national action plan to ensure implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) as part of their national agenda, strategy and commitment.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Under the leadership of the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, the action plan will focus on creating greater awareness of the role of women in conflict resolution and peacebuilding processes, on strengthening the capacity of various stakeholders within Government and civil society organizations, and on building a strong participation in and ownership of the plan to ensure accountability in its implementation. In that regard, the role of UN-Women is greatly appreciated in providing technical assistance and advocacy in our process to develop the action plan. Indonesia is also conducting schools of peace for women programmes in post-conflict areas, where the principle of non-violence has been introduced and capacity-building activities are being implemented.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Among other things, the Government of Indonesia is currently in the process of drafting a presidential decree to establish a legal basis for the drawing up of a national action plan on the implementation of that resolution. When completed, the action plan will facilitate the integration of gender issues into the policies, programmes, activities, data collecting mechanisms and reporting systems of each ministry and related institutions that have a bearing on peace and security matters. The plan, which will operate at the central and the regional levels, will cover all phases of a peace process from prevention to conflict resolution, as well as recovery from social conflict.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Thirdly, the level of participation of women in peace negotiations, preventive efforts and key decision-making processes related to peace and security needs to be enhanced. In light of those objectives, Indonesia has taken steps at various levels towards their achievement. For example, women personnel have been actively involved as military and police observers in Indonesia's contingents in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On the other hand, the measures already adopted by Indonesia have advanced its implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Therefore, Indonesia is committed to implementing resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security and will work to ensure women's full participation at all levels in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. While we have covered significant ground towards fully implementing resolution 1325 (2000), progress has yet to be made in implementing some key aspects of that resolution. We recognize that decisive action must be taken in the following areas. First, the number of women involved as United Nations peacekeepers needs to be increased in the future. Secondly, the security, legal and justice infrastructure required to ensure the safety and security of women in many conflict and post- conflict settings needs to be strengthened.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“At the outset, please allow me to join the previous speakers in expressing the appreciation of the Government of Indonesia for the convening of this open debate on women, peace and security. I would also like to thank the Executive Director of UN-Women and the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations for their important briefings. Let me begin by quoting the message of Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon that "sustainable peace is possible only with women's full participation - their perspectives, their leadership, their daily, equal presence wherever we seek to make and keep the peace". In keeping with that message, Indonesia does not view women as merely passive victims of conflict situations. They are also agents and important contributors to the many dimensions of peacebuilding processes.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Concerned States and relevant United Nations entities should therefore make use of the talent and experience of women leaders from civil society to promote their active engagement and participation in a variety of appropriate roles to ensure the full and effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Seventh, the necessary technical assistance must be provided, on request, to concerned States for reforming and rebuilding judicial, legislative and electoral sectors as well as for the economic, social and political empowerment of women within a culturally sensitive framework. Eighth, the Council must demand from all parties to armed conflicts full respect for and compliance with international humanitarian law and other relevant instruments on the protection of women. Today's debate underlines the important role of women's civil society organizations in the prevention and resolution of armed conflict and in follow- up peacebuilding processes.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Fourth, the United Nations and its agencies should develop ways to address the special needs of women and girls affected by armed conflict, especially with regard to health and psychological care. Fifth, concerned States and the United Nations system must work to ensure the fullest participation of women, including all civil society actors, in peace processes as well as in post-conflict peacebuilding activities. Interaction with local women's groups to get first-hand knowledge of their concerns in conflict situations is always useful. Sixth, the United Nations system and concerned States must cooperate to build the resources of gender justice in post-conflict situations, incorporating gender perspectives across the broad spectrum of reconstruction efforts.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“First, the United Nations must develop a comprehensive strategy for conflict prevention and resolution, with special emphasis on the protection of women and girls in situations of armed conflict. Second, the Security Council should continue to strengthen the provisions in its resolutions on full compliance with international humanitarian law and on ending impunity and ensuring accountability for the perpetrators of crimes against women, including in transitional justice mechanisms. The morally unacceptable scourge of gender-based violence persists because a culture of impunity pervades situations of armed conflict. Third, the Council must continue to include gender perspectives in its resolutions relating to peacekeeping operations and should support the appointment of well- trained gender advisers and women protection advisers.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Resolution 1325 (2000) made an important contribution to the normative framework for the protection of women and girls in armed conflict. It elevates women from hapless victims of conflict situations to equal stakeholders in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in post-conflict reconstruction. Women are true agents of change. Their involvement in different stages of conflict resolution and in peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities produces positive results that are needed for peaceful and democratic societies. To enable the Security Council and the United Nations system to do more to advance the protection of women in conflict situations and to enhance their participation in post-conflict processes, we propose the following measures.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Human rights instruments, particularly the Geneva Conventions, proscribe torture, violence, rape and other forms of sexual violence and ill treatment of women during conflicts. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court characterizes those acts in the context of armed conflict as crimes against humanity. Despite such progress in the normative framework, women's suffering in conflict situations continues. There is growing awareness of their plight and there is increased focus on their protection. Still, women and girls continue to be the primary victims in conflict situations and to suffer disproportionately. To start with, they are vulnerable to violence and exploitation. What is worse, they are purposefully targeted and are largely excluded from the peace and reconstruction processes.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“We are proud of our women peacekeepers, who have served in a variety of capacities such as police officers, doctors and nurses in peacekeeping operations in Asia, Africa and the Balkans. Shahzadi Gulfam, a Pakistani woman police officer, received the 2011 International Female Police Peacekeeper Award in recognition of her outstanding performance in Timor-Leste. We are proud of her meritorious services. Pakistan is also grateful to Madam Bachelet for her insightful presentation today. We commend the valuable role UN-Women plays in promoting the wider goal of gender equality in general and the women, peace and security agenda in particular. Pakistan will continue to play its part in strengthening UN-Women.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“We are thankful to the Deputy Secretary-General for his insights on the subject and for the efforts made by the United Nations, under the Secretary-General's leadership, to mainstream a gender perspective both within and outside the Organization. We also thank Under-Secretary-General Herve Ladsous for his useful briefing on how the United Nations is carrying out the women, peace and security agenda in peacekeeping operations. As one of the biggest troop contributors, Pakistan supports efforts to mainstream a gender perspective in peacekeeping operations. The appointment of gender advisers in the field has served a useful purpose, and the practice must be strengthened. Conscious of the importance of gender sensitization of peacekeeping troops, Pakistan has incorporated two United Nations standard gender training modules.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Our national vision for women's empowerment is guided by the words of our country's founding father, the Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who said: "No nation could ever be worthy of its existence that could not take its women along with the men and no struggle could ever succeed without women participating side by side with men. There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a great competition and rivalry between the two. There is a third power stronger than both, that of the women". In the recent past, Pakistan's parliament has passed a number of laws to eliminate discrimination against women and to promote and protect their rights.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Pakistanjoins other Council members in thanking India for convening today's important open debate on women and peace and security. The presidential statement on the subject (S/PRST/2012/23) is an expression of collective support by all Council members for this common cause and of their strong commitment to address challenges to women's engagement at all levels. We would like to place on record our appreciation for the excellent work done by the United Kingdom and Guatemala in developing the presidential statement. Pakistan attaches highest importance to the participation of women in all walks of life and has taken concrete steps to that end.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Today's draft presidential statement and the upcoming draft resolution demonstrate the resolve of the Security Council to eliminate piracy. With the resolve of the Council and the commitment of the international community, we are confident that credible and effective measures can be taken to rid the world of this scourge.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“Last year, Pakistan organized the AMAN-ll multinational naval exercise, with the objective of promoting cooperative and collaborative efforts to combat crime in the maritime domain. We are maintaining active surveillance and patrols to pre-empt any piracy or armed robbery. Our territorial and regional waters in the Arabian Sea are peaceful and safe for maritime traffic. On the legal front, we are amending domestic legislation to further criminalize acts of piracy. The draft territorial sea and maritime zone act is being processed for parliamentary approval. No single country can counter piracy by itself. We need a multilateral effort. We need a cohesive United Nations role with inter-agency cooperation.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“Pakistan, in principle, does not object to the presence of PCASP, subject to prior indication on a case-to-case basis. It is important that ships notify coastal States about the presence of PCASP in advance and in a transparent manner. Elaborate standard operating procedures should be in place so that the security of coastal States, at sea and on land, is not compromised. On a broader plane, all legal and administrative questions associated with PCASP need to be addressed, with a view to developing an acceptable regulatory framework. Pakistan is a willing and committed partner of the international community in its fight against piracy. In our national capacity, the Pakistan navy is vigilant against piracy.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“We value the Trust Fund to Support Initiatives of States Countering Piracy off the Coast of Somalia and its target-oriented projects in the justice sector. The prosecution and imprisonment of pirates must be accompanied by disrupting the systems and networks of the financial flows generated from piracy. Fourthly, mercantile shipping companies need to be cognizant of piracy. Shipping companies have a responsibility to follow the guidelines for best management practices and use the adequate protective measures applicable under the law. In that regard, we appreciate the role of the International Maritime Organization. The presence of privately contracted armed security personnel (PCASP) aboard merchant ships is a matter that requires further clarity.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“Thirdly, judicial measures and justice sector development are essential elements of an integrated approach against piracy. In view of Somalia's unique location, tackling piracy has become a shared obligation of the States of the region. Resolution 2015 (2011) decides to consider the establishment of regional courts with international support in order to build capacity for the prosecution of pirates. Countries of the region, such as Seychelles, Kenya, Mauritius and Tanzania, are providing critical support for prosecuting pirates. Those countries should not be left alone in their efforts. Their views must be given due weight. International assistance for the judicial sector of the countries of the region is important. An effective post-trial transfer framework must be in place for the regional prosecution centre to be effective.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“We are confident that the new Government will develop a comprehensive national counter-piracy strategy and work with neighbouring and regional States for its success. Secondly, pirates must be deterred by active naval deployment. The operational preparedness of naval forces to undertake patrolling and surveillance is essential. International naval cooperation off the Horn of Africa, characterized by joint operations, is a significant deterrence and a leading factor in reducing piracy. For its part, Pakistan is contributing to a number of counter-piracy operations. We are participating in the two naval Combined Task Force (CTF) operations 150, for countering piracy in the Gulf of Aden, and 151, for countering piracy off the Coast of Somalia. Pakistan will reassume the command of CTF 151 next month.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“We believe that such an integrated approach must be based on four pillars. First, we must address the root causes of the piracy related to the political and security situation in Somalia. Building the State capacity of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia and helping it in its economic reconstruction is imperative to reducing the proclivity of some segments of the local population to be lured to piracy. Piracy should be defeated from inside and outside Somalia. In that regard, adding the maritime component to the African Union Mission in Somalia is critical. We welcome the formation of the Somali Government and the progress made in consolidating State institutions in Somalia following the successful end of the transition period.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“What is more, we lack unanimity of views on ways and means to address the issue. Hostages are a professional hazard for seafarers. The issue merits our serious attention. The Security Council is right in designating the welfare of seafarers, in captivity and after release, as a priority. In that context, we welcome the proposal of the hostage-support programme developed by the United Nations Political Office for Somalia and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. We hope that the proposal will crystallize into a concrete action programme that can be supported by the international community and shipping organizations. Pakistan is of the view that the eradication of piracy requires a concerted and integrated approach that encompasses the political, security and justice sector tracks.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“After a surge in the past decade, it is gratifying to note that incidents of piracy are not on the rise annually. The Secretary-General's latest report on piracy (S/2012/783) recorded a decline in pirate attacks and hijackings in 2012. The menace has only diminished; it has not yet been eradicated. The serious threats posed by pirates persist. Moreover, we are still dealing with the consequences of piracy, armed robbery and hostage-taking at sea. We have to take steps to ensure the safety and security of seafarers. We strongly condemn acts of hostage-taking and violence against hostages. As we speak, pirates hold more than 200 seafarers hostage. Regrettably, the plight of hostages falls through the cracks of politics and commerce and of the responsibilities of the public and private sectors.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“The collusion of pirates with crime syndicates, drug traffickers and human smugglers grew stronger. In the old days, piracy flourished around archipelagoes primarily due to the failure or laxity of littoral Powers in patrolling trade routes. As the naval power and justice sectors of nation States developed, incidents of piracy decreased markedly. Unlike medieval piracy, which was a global phenomenon, modern-day piracy is localized mostly off the coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden. An inadequate governance structure, a lack of economic opportunities and the exploitation of coastal areas in Somalia are major contributory factors. In other regions, such as the Gulf of Guinea, it can be attributed to the proliferation of armed groups and the inadequate preparedness ofmerchant ships. Elsewhere, piracy is an incident, not a pattern.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“Mr. President, we thank you for having organized this Security Council open debate on piracy. This is a timely and important initiative. The concept paper (S/2012/8l4, annex) prepared by the Indian delegation and the presidential statement (S/PRST/20l2/24) address piracy in a holistic manner, enrich our discourse and strengthen the decision-making process. We also thank Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson for his briefing. In recent times, we have witnessed a resurgence of piracy. Pirates, once fabled in chronicles of adventure and crime, have re-emerged to haunt maritime traffic and international commerce. As the ranks of pirates swelled, the threat to the peace and stability and economies of coastal areas and hinterlands increased proportionately.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“The Counter-Terrorism Committee's work and proceedings must set the highest standards of adherence to the rule of law. The implementation of the three resolutions on which the Committees work can be made most effective by ensuring transparency, due process and fair and clear procedures.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“The composition of expert groups in the Committees needs rationalization and reform, as the work of these Committees is now mainly focused on assistance and capacity-building. It would be useful to broaden and diversify the pool of experts, particularly to include experts from developing countries. Such an effort would be helpful in promoting an even better level of understanding and ownership of these important issues by a large number of Member States. To conclude, I would once again underscore the evolving nature of the counter-terrorism challenges and the usefulness of these briefings. These briefings increase the level of confidence of all Member States in the three Committees. Acts of terrorism negate and violate the rule of law.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“Pakistan endorses the globally agreed objectives of disarmament and non-proliferation, including that of resolution 1540 (2004). The 1540 Committee is playing a role complementary to that of the established treaty regimes and international organizations in the area of weapons of mass destruction. It is essential for all States to undertake effective national measures to prevent non-State actors from acquiring and using materials and weapons of mass destruction, including the means to deliver them. All States parties to multilateral treaties with similar objectives also need to fulfil their obligations. Pakistan has filed four comprehensive implementation reports with the 1540 Committee since 2004 outlining details of comprehensive legislative, administrative and organizational measures taken to promote non-proliferation objectives.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“That said, all efforts to counter incitement must be undertaken in the light of the agreed principle that terrorism and extremism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, race, ethnicity, faith, value system, culture or society. The delegation of Pakistan appreciates the efforts of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) to facilitate technical assistance for countries that need it. The CTED's seminars in various regions of the world on specific themes have been useful. Pakistan has been regularly participating in regional workshops organized by the CTED. Pakistan is planning to hold the sixth regional workshop on counter-terrorism in Islamabad for police officers, prosecutors andjudges in South Asia in the near future.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“Such a strategy must include addressing the root causes of terrorism. Counter-terrorism activities must conform to international law and must respect the sovereignty of States and fundamental human rights. We support the Counter-Terrorism Committee's efforts to promote the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005). We commend the Committee's identification of thematic issues such as the role of central authorities in enhancing international counter-terrorism cooperation. We have noted the global survey of the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005). The issue of the prohibition of incitement to commit terrorist acts is very complex. We should continue to prohibit and prevent incitement to terrorist acts. At the same time, we must not lose sight of the imperative to ensure freedom of expression.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“Many listed individuals and entities have initiated cases against listings in various courts of the world, including some in Pakistan. Decisions by many national and regional courts against the sanctions regime have been publicized. We have yet to see and determine if courts are satisfied with the recent measures of the Committee, including the introduction of the Ombudsperson. The questions of due process and effective remedy should therefore be at the heart of the Committee's work. Global cooperation against terrorism has been highly successful. Determined and collective action has disrupted and contained the violent agendas ofterrorists. The immediate and short-term anti-terrrorism response must, however, be accompanied by a clear, long-term strategy for success in ensuring an end to the scourge of terrorism.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“Instead of casting doubts regarding that institution, we need to strenthen it by expanding its powers related to the listing process. The demonstrated effect of the Ombudsperson's positive contribute should lead the Council to introduce a similar institution in all other sanctions regimes, to ensure due process and transparency. Visits to States by the Monitoring Team and experts' groups should be used to promote international cooperation and provide technical assistance. Post-visit briefings and reports have been useful in enhancing the Committee's understanding ofissues faced by Member States. The most serious challenge to the sanctions regime, however, is the litigation relating to the individuals on the sanctions lists.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“Individuals and groups, for instance, have been radicalized by extremists using the Internet and websites in various parts of the world. In that context, it is important to ensure that the list of targeted individuals reflects the changing nature of the threat. We appreciate the Committee's efforts to undertake various reviews of list entries of reportedly deceased individuals and defunct entities. The problem of insufficient identifying information for the effective implementation of the sanctions regime has yet to be satisfactorily resolved. We hope that regular reviews of such entries will be useful to add adequate information. Sanctions will be more effective if they are implemented with transparent, fair and clear procedures. The introduction of the institution of the Ombudsperson is a step in the right direction.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“I thank the Chairs of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004) for their briefings today. We appreciate the coordination among the three Committees and their efforts in promoting greater transparency and dialogue with Member States concerning their respective areas of focus. We agree with the Chair of the Al-Qaida Committee that the threat of global terrorism to international peace and security is both potent and serious. It is such a global phenomenon that the current 306 entries in the Al-Qaida sanctions list contain addresses ofindividuals and entities from different continents. The diverse nature of the complex global and evolving threat of terrorism has taken new forms.”
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