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Masood Khan

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2012-10-15

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2015-01-30

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1. “It is vitally important that all parties recognize the sanctity of the international legal framework for the division of power. Pakistan supports all efforts to ensure a safe and secure environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We urge the leaders of the country to resolve their differences through dialogue with a View to exploring common ground. Today's meeting of the Security Council must send the right signals. We urge the Council to continue to assess the situation and play its role in steering all sides away from growing estrangement towards engagement. That is best for the consolidation and stability of the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is also good for regional peace and security.”

   2012-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6860 (2012) · source

2. “Inzko that there are now signs of rapprochement towards a new coalition. We condemn the statements of senior officials of the Republika Srpksa that deny the genocide committed in Srebrenica in 1995, a fact which has been established beyond the shadow of a doubt by the International Court of Justice and the International Tribunal for the Former Yugloslavia. Such statements do serious harm to the reconciliation process inside Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as within the region. It is evident that there is a lack of progress on the implementation of the five objectives and two conditions. The time therefore is not right for considering the closure of the Office of the High Representative. In fact, in the present circumstances, there are compelling reasons for the continuity of that mission.”

   2012-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6860 (2012) · source

3. “Pakistan supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the efforts to strengthen the State at the national level, while preserving the rights of all communal entities. The Dayton Agreement has ensured peace for 17 years. A direct challenge to the Agreement should not be allowed to disrupt the fine and delicate equilibrium that it has worked out. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina should not be diluted. The Security Council must arrest any drift towards dissolution. Sharp political differences among the political parties, as well as a deliberate effort to impair the federal structure, will weaken the State and will divert attention from the pressing issues of economic growth, social development and efficient fiscal management. We are glad to hear from Mr.”

   2012-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6860 (2012) · source

4. “The High Representative has identified three disappointing developments: first, little progress towards Euro-Atlantic integration; secondly, direct challenges to the Dayton Peace Agreement; and, thirdly, the intensification of divisive and provocative rhetoric that could further Vitiate the atmosphere and undermine long-term peaceful coexistence in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Those developments have led the High Representative to cast off his usual optimism and to warn the Council that progress on the five objectives and two conditions has all but stalled. The most disturbing concern is the Republika Srpska's open defiance of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is an intrinsic principle built into the Dayton Agreement.”

   2012-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6860 (2012) · source

5. “I thank High Representative Valentin Inzko for his informative briefing today and for the comprehensive report submitted to the Security Council earlier (see S/2012/813). We appreciate the important role that he is playing. Mr. Inzko has given us some good and some bad news. The good news is that the country's fifth local elections, held on 17 October and administered completely by domestic authorities, were conducted generally in line with democratic standards. We congratulate the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the success of those elections. We also welcome the relatively calm and stable environment that prevails in the country. The bad news is alarming.”

   2012-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6860 (2012) · source

6. “At the same time, healing wounds, fostering national unity and ensuring social and political stability are important imperatives. In conclusion, we underscore Pakistan's fullest support for the well-being and prosperity of the people of Libya.”

   2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source

7. “The Government must also ensure that the trials of those individuals, if they are conducted in Libya, be in accordance with due process and Libya's international obligations. The Office ofthe Prosecutor has made some progress in investigating other alleged crimes committed in Libya. In that context, we underline the importance of conducting thorough and impartial investigations, regardless of which side perpetrated the crimes. The ICC is a court of last resort. Strengthening the judicial system at the national level is a better and more sustainable way to end impunity. Formulating a comprehensive justice strategy to address the crimes that occurred in Libya would underpin efforts to ensure peace and stability in the country.”

   2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source

8. “The Libyan people have expressed their intent to try Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi before Libyan courts. We hope that the request of the Libyan authorities to try those individuals will be considered positively, in accordance with the complementary nature of the Court's jurisdiction. Pending a decision on the admissibility challenge, investigations by the Office ofthe Prosecutor in the case of Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi remain suspended. Libya is undergoing a transition phase, and its Government may need time to submit the necessary information. We appreciate the engagement of the Libyan Government in the judicial process of the ICC. Sharing information about its legal system with the Court would strengthen its own position on the admissibility challenge.”

   2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source

9. “We congratulate the Libyan people on the elections and the formation of a new Government. That marks an important step towards the recovery and rehabilitation of the country from the conflict of the past year. Libya continues to face some daunting challenges. We are confident that the new elected Government, with the broad support of the people, will be able to overcome those challenges. The Government needs to forge consensus for a national security architecture, to disarm and reintegrate the revolutionary brigades, to deal with cases of conflict-related detainees and to contain the adverse impact of weapons proliferation. The path ahead for Libya is reconciliation, not retribution or revenge. The international community must continue to extend all possible assistance in that regard.”

   2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source

10. “We congratulate you, Mr. President, and India, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. We also thank Ambassador Rosenthal and his delegation for their able stewardship of the Council last month. I would like to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her briefing. We have taken note of the ICC Prosecutor's fourth report to the Security Council in relation to resolution 1970 (2011). Pakistan is not a signatory to the Rome Statute, and thus is not a member of the International Criminal Court. However, we recognize the rights and obligations of the States members of the ICC. The situation in Libya has evolved significantly since the last briefing to the Council by the ICC Prosecutor (see S/PV.6772).”

    2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source

11. “The 2004 Relationship Agreement between the United Nations and the Court spells out the parameters of the relationship between the ICC and the United Nations. At this stage, more diligent scrutiny of empirical and accumulated evidence is required to assess the contribution of the ICC in relation to the work of the Security Council and the correlation between the Court and the Council. Today's discussion will deepen our understanding of the role of the ICC and its relationship with the United Nations, especially with the Security Council. We support the role of the Security Council and the international judicial system in fostering a culture of the rule of law in order to promote international peace and security.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

12. “The objective of ending impunity must be attained by strengthening local courts, enhancing the investigative capacity of national police, establishing forensic laboratories, supporting local prosecutors and improving conditions in prisons. Pakistan is not a signatory to the Rome Statute. However, we acknowledge the rights and obligations of States parties to the Statute. We are of the view that no action of the Security Council should lead to the use of the ICC for political purposes. It is necessary to maintain the distinction between the Council and the ICC so as to ensure the objectivity, credibility, impartiality and independence of the Court. Since its inception, only a few situations, mostly from one part ofthe world, have been referred to the ICC.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

13. “It should recognize injury, establish truth, acknowledge victims' dignity and preserve their narrative in collective memory. From that perspective, restorative justice is preferable because it heals wounds and promotes societal reconciliation. Restorative justice is more effective when it is neither externally imposed nor culturally alien. The principle of complementarity and the need to strengthen domestic judicial systems are important. The ICC is a court of last resort. The primacy of national jurisdiction has to be respected. Where national criminal justice systems are not robust, reforms of judicial systems, prisons and the security apparatus may be undertaken.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

14. “In post-conflict societies it should take into account the long-term imperatives of national reconciliation, ethnic harmony and social stability. The rule of law needs to be integrated into post- conflict institution-building efforts. The Security Council has done seminal work in that regard. The tension between demands forjustice and peace must be resolved in a balanced and sustainable manner. Threats of prosecution can act as a deterrent, but, at the same time, such threats must not fuel conflicts or complicate peacebuilding efforts. Other strategies, such as truth and reconciliation commissions, have been used effectively in many situations. The views of regional organizations in that regard should be given due weight. Justice should not be reduced to punishment.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

15. “The Security Council would promote the rule of law by greater use ofthe means for the pacific settlement of disputes and more frequent recourse to the International Court of Justice. There should be no impunity for the most egregious crimes and mass atrocities. Peace and justice go hand in hand. In post-conflict situations, however, there is a time for healing, a time for moving on, a time for closure and a time for reconciliation - reconciliation that is not motivated by political expediencies but that aims to unify hostile and disparate segments of a population. Every conflict situation has its own dynamics. Durable peace is best pursued through a comprehensive approach that is not restricted to retributive justice.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

16. “We are grateful to the Guatemalan presidency for organizing this debate, and we thank you, Mr. Foreign Minister, for presiding over it. We thank the Secretary-General for his important statement. We welcome Judge Sang- Hyun Song, President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), as well as Mr. Phakiso Mochochoko, of the Office of the Prosecutor. The quest for justice and the rule of law has been central to the march of civilization. The rule of law is critical for a just world and international peace and stability. International law contributes directly to world peace. The rule of law is strengthened if there are no exceptions or double standards in the application of international law.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

17. “We will do whatever we can to help the Somali Government accomplish that task. Our bonds with Somalia will grow even stronger in the years to come. We will continue to support Somalia bilaterally, as well as in our capacity as a member of the Security Council, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation contact group on Somalia and the United Nations Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. We assure the new Government of Somalia of our fullest support.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

18. “First, the review must take into account the need for national ownership and must accommodate evolving national priorities. The Somali Government is now in a position to articulate those priorities and lead the discourse. Secondly, it is important to develop an interface between the Secretary-General's review process and the initiatives of the African Union. Thirdly, the United Nations presence should be geared towards safeguarding territorial integrity and federalism in Somalia. Different interpretations of border demarcation and revenue-sharing among the federating units should not alter the shared commitment for a strong and united Somalia. Pakistan and Somalia have strong links going back in history. We have contributed to the peacekeeping efforts in Somalia. Now is the time for peacebuilding.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

19. “Africa's collective and consensual response to its security challenges is very impressive. We commend the AMISOM. troop- contributing countries for their resilience and valour, and the African Union Peace and Security Council for its sagacity and resolve. We endorse the African Union request to extend the AMISOM. support package. Special Representative Mahiga and Commissioner Lamamra have cautioned that daunting challenges lie ahead in Somalia. A clear demarcation of goals and objectives is necessary to sustain the current momentum of progress. Last month, the Security Council commissioned the Secretary-General to review the future of the United Nations presence and underlined the need for an integrated strategic approach. We believe that three considerations should guide us on the subject.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

20. “A comprehensive approach to ending piracy entails addressing its root causes, particularly illegal fishing and dumping of toxic waste in Somali waters. AMISOM. still faces asymmetric conflict with terrorists and extremists. The ongoing assessment of AMISOM. must therefore take into account the different challenges the Mission faces. Its role will obviously be determined by the situation on the ground. In the meantime, we urge the international community to ensure political and financial support for the Mission. That is necessary to secure the gains made so far and to prevent a possible relapse of the conflict. We must not be complacent. In many ways, AMISOM. operations are a good example of successful cooperation between a regional organization and the United Nations.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

21. “The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has helped create a stable and secure environment for meaningful political progress. Recent successes by AMISOM. and the Somali Security Forces have enabled pro-Government forces to gain control over all major Somali cities. Peace and security in Somali urban centres will create salutary conditions for economic and political progress. The capture of the strategic port of Kismayo last month is a major step towards eliminating piracy off the coast of Somalia. Pakistan has been a victim of piracy. We support adding the maritime component to AMISOM. for preventing piracy. The component will reinforce the efforts of the international naval forces in the Gulf of Aden and adjacent waters. We must not forget the plight of hostages held by pirates.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

22. “Thank you so much, Sir, for convening today's meeting. We also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Augustine Mahiga for his briefing. Pakistan welcomes Somalia's progress over the past few critical months. Given the courage and resilience of the Somali people, such progress is no surprise to us. The people of Somalia have braved all difficulties to draw the transition to a close. The presidential and parliamentary elections and the Prime Minister's nomination herald a new political dispensation, which reflects the aspirations of the Somali people. Somalia is on the cusp of a new chapter in its history. We congratulate President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on his election and wish him and his Government success.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

23. “The Security Council must now unite and act decisively, as mandated by the United Nations Charter, to bring the situation under control."(A/67/PV.6, p33) Therefore, Indonesia sincerely hopes that the world, including the Council, will now unite to end the violence in Syria.”

    2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source

24. “Thus Israel must withdraw completely from the remaining occupied Lebanese land, as well as from the occupied Syrian Golan, and comply fully with resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). Finally, with respect to the current situation in Syria, I wish to highlight President Yudhoyono's address to the general debate, only a few weeks ago, in which he stated: "The world community is witnessing, with great pain, the worsening violence and unfolding humanitarian catastrophe on the ground; at the same time, the United Nations is a state of in paralysis in responding to the situation... Indonesia therefore reiterates its call for the immediate cessation of violence in Syria, which has taken a high toll in innocent civilian lives.”

    2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source

25. “Indonesia fully supports Palestine's application for full membership in the United Nations, which was submitted last year by President Mahmoud Abbas. This year, in his speech to the General Assembly, the President indicated that, for the same purpose, Palestine had begun intensive consultations with the objective of having the General Assembly adopt a resolution during its sixty-seventh session by which it would consider the State of Palestine to have non-member State observer status in the United Nations. We are pleased to place our support behind this effort and to invite other Member States to support it as well. The two-State solution is meaningful only if it is comprehensive and embraces other relevant political tracks such as the Israel-Syria and Israel-Lebanon tracks.”

    2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source

26. “Settlements may be good for the Israeli ego, but they indicate no commitment to meeting the Palestinians in fair and realistic negotiations. The continued construction of settlements and their expansion simply compounds the problem of the fragmentation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and complicates prospects for negotiations. Similarly, Israel, ignoring and defying the advisory opinion ofthe International Court ofJustice, has further continued its illegal construction of the separation wall in the West Bank, including in and around occupied East Jerusalem. As we all know, Gaza remains pervaded by general suffering following Israel's menacing blockade there, which hinders the movement of people and goods, leading to increasingly greater unemployment and the shrinking of private-sector businesses.”

    2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source

27. “Despite that fact, Indonesia remains fervently supportive of the two- State solution. We believe that the kernel of a permanent solution lies in two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security, on the basis of the principle of land for peace and a just and comprehensive regional peace consistent with the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Quartet road map and the Arab Peace Initiative. It is realistic and desirable that both parties, encouraged by the international community, make progress in that direction. Israeli policy in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, especially its continued illegal settlement activity, continues to prove a difficult obstacle to that objective, in addition to being a grave violation of international law.”

    2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source

28. “The delegation ofIndonesia is pleased to participate in this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. We are also grateful to the Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, for his briefing. Before I continue, the delegation of Indonesia would like to associate itself with the statements that will be delivered later by the Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan, on behalf of the Organization ofIslamic Cooperation, and the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Indonesia remains deeply committed to the resolution of the situation in the Middle East, although, regrettably, there has been next to no progress in the peace process between Israel and Palestine.”

    2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source