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Masood Khan

lines on the record: 628
first: 2012-10-15
most recent: 2015-01-30
sittings or episodes: 95
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“Women police officers instinctively and because of their training show empathy to women trapped in conflict situations who in turn relate instantly to those police officers. Sixthly, women should participate in larger numbers in the decision-making processes on ceasefires, peace agreements and post-conflict peacebuilding. Finally, the best way to eliminate conflict-related sexual Violence is to prevent and resolve conflicts and address the cross-cutting issues of governance, the rule of law and economic development. The issues of sexual violence and the overall objectives of protecting the rights of women and children need to be pursued by the Council and the United Nations system in a holistic manner within their respective mandates.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“The inter-agency network Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict is a useful platform. The inclusion of women protection advisers in peacekeeping operations is making a difference on the ground. Fifthly, multidimensional peacekeeping missions with relevant mandates play a key role in combating sexual violence. As a leading participant in peacekeeping, Pakistan has contributed to that effort. Gender sensitization has been a mandatory part of our training for peacekeepers and is a core cultural value. Pakistani women have also served as police officers, doctors and nurses in various missions in Asia, Africa and the Balkans. Our feedback about the work of police officers is positive.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“We strongly endorse the appeal Special Representative Bangura made today to shift the stigma from the victims to the perpetrators of sexual crimes. Thirdly, more human and financial resources should be invested in security sector reform and disarmament demobilization and reintegration efforts to erect barriers against sexual violence. In post-conflict situations, too, close attention should be given to punitive and retributive justice. In that context, capacity-building of the transitional criminal justice mechanisms, including increased prosecutorial capacity, should be accorded priority. Fourthly, United Nations personnel operating in areas of armed conflict should be properly trained and equipped to provide services on the ground for victims of sexual Violence.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“First, the Security Council should continue to address the women and peace and security agenda in accordance with its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. That mandate pertains to sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict situations. Those parameters should be fully respected in order to preserve the strong consensus that exists on the issue. We should guard against the inclusion of peripheral issues that relate to women's rights in general, or which do not fall within the Council's mandate. Secondly, ending impunity should continue to remain the highest priority. Perpetrators should be brought to justice and they should be removed from their positions of authority.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Their criminal acts inflict deep trauma, leave lasting scars, cause serious moral harm and impose huge social and economic costs on communities. Sexual violence remains one of the major causes of people's fleeing from their homes and of the resultant displacement. Those crimes constitute a threat to international peace and security. The United Nations has done a lot, but needs to do more. As the report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/ 181) notes, the situation has actually worsened in certain parts of the world. Our collective efforts should therefore focus on converting commitments into concrete action-oriented preventive measures. We should collectively create a culture of zero tolerance for sexual violence. In that context, I would like to highlight the following points.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“We thank you, Madam President, for convening today's open debate on this important subject. We also thank the Secretary-General and Ms. Zainab Bangura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, for their briefings. We appreciate the statement made by the representative of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, Ms. Rhoda Misaka. Sexual violence, rape, molestation and different forms of sexual abuse committed by individuals or groups are egregious and reprehensible crimes. Sexual violence has been systematically used as an instrument of war in many parts of the world, as testimonies this morning demonstrated. Sexual predators target vulnerable women and girls, men and boys.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“The African Union's intercession in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone and Mali, for instance, has been quite successful. These experiments are worth replicating. Progress on the delisting process depends on the political will of the countries concerned. We support the mandated reporting and monitoring procedure to protect the rights of children in armed conflicts. We want to strengthen the political consensus around such mandates. For that purpose, the legal parameters of the mandate must be respected. Focus should continue to remain on situations of armed conflict and those threatening international peace and security. Finally, we call for the cessation of all armed drone strikes as they infringe the rights of children to life, education and development.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Peacekeeping missions can play a vital role in the protection of children in situations of armed conflict; they are often the first line of defence. It is therefore essential that peacekeeping missions receive the necessary training and resources to effectively perform their critical tasks. As the largest contributor of peacekeeping troops, Pakistan welcomes the recommendations in resolution 2143 (2014) on specific operational predeployment and in-mission training of peacekeepers. Pakistan treats this responsibility with the utmost seriousness. We should continue to encourage the closer involvement of regional and subregional organizations in protecting the rights of children in armed conflicts.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Persistent perpetrators must be identified and brought to justice under national judicial systems and, where applicable, through the use of international criminal justice mechanisms. Education is an enabler and emancipator, and by far the most effective answer to armed conflicts. Attacks on schools endanger students and teachers, destroy premises and deprive children of their right to education. Such attacks, in most cases, are perpetrated by terrorist and other armed groups that do not respect national laws and international norms. In any case, the military use of schools should be strictly prohibited in all circumstances. The international community should therefore strengthen the hands of national Governments in dealing with these groups and protecting seats of education and learning.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Thousands of children have been demobilized, rehabilitated and reintegrated into societies but the task has not been accomplished. We should all support the Special Representative's "Children, not soldiers" campaign by creating a greater awareness through media campaigns about the recruitment of children as soldiers, by conducting dialogue with the mothers and families of the affected children, by enlisting the endorsement of all parties to conflict to the initiative and by mobilizing resources for capacity-building. The establishment of legal frameworks, aid verification mechanisms and universal world registration systems prevent child recruitment and reinforce accountability. Investigative and prosecutorial capacity-building helps in combating impunity and punishing perpetrators.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Yet we find millions of children trapped in wars and conflicts around the world. As noted in the concept paper (S/2014/144, annex), tens of thousands of children continue to be recruited, killed or maimed, sexually abused or deprived of their right to education and health care when schools or hospitals are attacked. In situations of armed conflict, children are often coerced into taking part in active hostilities. Pushing children into combat situations is inhuman. As a child soldier, a child becomes both the subject and object of crimes. The scourge can and must be stopped. With the Council's determined efforts over the past 15 years, significant progress has been made to reduce the number of child soldiers. Comprehensive norms and standards have been developed.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“We thank you, Madam President, for organizing this debate and for steering the strong, yet pragmatic resolution 2143 (2014) on children and armed conflict. The testimony of Alhaji Babah Sawaneh, the former child soldier, this morning has touched our hearts. We appreciate the valuable briefings given by the Secretary-General, his Special Representative, Ms. Lelia Zerrougui, and UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake. Children are our most valuable asset. They need to be protected and nurtured through better education, proper nourishment and moral guidance. The dictum of the Charter of the United Nations to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war cannot be realized without making a continued investment in the future of our children. All cultures foster love and affection for children.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Their frequent use and the resort to other diplomatic means, such as negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and the good offices of the Secretary-General, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, will promote the pacific settlement of disputes and strengthen the rule of law. Efforts should be made to implement all resolutions of the Security Council uniformly and non-selectively. Selective implementation creates an unjust environment, deepens conflicts and compounds the suffering of the affected people. It also erodes confidence in the system and undermines the credibility of the United Nations over time. The United Nations should therefore play a leading role in upholding and promoting the rule of law by setting examples.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The timely and assured provision of adequate resources and funding is critical for success, and since resources are scarce, it is essential to direct them from the very beginning to the right areas, including the root causes. There is a need to better utilize the linkage between rule of law interventions and political processes for peace dividends. The global focal point, led by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and United Nations Development Programme, should play its important role in ensuring system-wide coherence and synergy of efforts. The United Nations must build its capacity to uphold the rule of law, at both the national and the international levels. International judicial institutions should be strengthened.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Extended, results-oriented investment in civilian capacities is therefore a must. In post-conflict situations, the Peacebuilding Commission and its different configurations should play a major role. The Commission should not be treated as an accoutrement, but as an integral part of the overall peacebuilding effort. The rule of law should not be imposed top-down. It should be people-driven and supported by grass-roots communities. National ownership will guarantee the success of the rule of law, if it is the product of the national ethos. Let me list a few additional points that we should take away from this debate. Strong groundwork and comprehensive assessment at the field level are crucial for the better design and implementation of mandates, including their prioritization and sequencing.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Member States must be consulted at the time of making changes in activities related to the rule of law in the United Nations system at the field level and at Headquarters for our strategic reorganization or operational support. In planning for transitions and drawdowns, correct assessments and precise timing are important, including with regard to the degree of maturity in the rule-of-law mandates. Some countries manage to have a semblance of stability but are actually teetering on the brink of relapse because the root causes and key drivers of the conflict continue to influence the underlying dynamics. In such situations, transitional criminal justice and national reconciliation process must move in tandem to enable closure. The rule of law will not take root in fragile societies if it is not supported by strong institutions.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We thank the Secretary-General for his report on measuring the effectiveness of the support provided by the United Nations system for the promotion of the rule of law in conflict and post-conflict situations (S/2013/341). I shall make a few comments on the report. The rule of law is a multidimensional social and political reality that varies by context, and thus changes in it cannot be taken up easily through a single time-bound or specific effort to measure it. The national perspectives of Member States are important for working on the availability of data, monitoring mechanisms, analytical frameworks and evaluation systems.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“To attain clarity, credibility and achievability in the design of mandates, greater resources and expertise should be harnessed for data collection and conscious and repeated efforts should be made to build synergy among senior United Nations leadership in-country. Moreover, the United Nations should work with host countries to integrate the rule of law into their core national priorities. Each conflict situation is unique and has its own dynamics. Each country requires a customized solution to meet its requirements. We agree with you, Madam President, that reform in one sector should not outpace progress in other sectors in a manner whereby the overall investment in the rule of law is undermined.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that all roads to national security, strong and unimpeachable defence and institutional balance emerge from adherence to the constitutional order and the rule of law. The rule of law includes the fundamental principles of equality before the law, equal treatment before the law and due process. The normative and empirical value of the rule of law in preventing conflict as well as in making and building peace is proven. As pointed out in the concept note, the existing United Nations rule-of-law repertoire covers a broad spectrum, including policing, legislation, transitional justice, security sector reform, natural resources and laws to combat sexual violence, corruption and money-laundering.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We thank you, Madam President, for holding this open debate on the rule of law and for circulating a very substantive and comprehensive concept note (S/2014/75, annex) and for asking very sharp questions to guide and structure our debate. We need the rule of law and justice in non-conflict, conflict and post-conflict situations. During peace time, the rule of law acts as a bulwark against strife within societies. The rule of law within nations, supplemented by the international rule of law, prevents inter-State conflicts and wars. Therefore, at all times, the rule of law is an indispensable enabler and goal of peace and security. Pakistan is committed to the rule of law.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“What we have called for and continue to call for is a cessation in the use of armed drones. We support the presidential statement on the protection of civilians adopted today (S/PRST/2014/3) and, finally, we pay tribute to peacekeepers and humanitarian actors in the field who, under very difficult circumstances, are trying to protect civilians.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“The Secretary-General also underlines the related aspects of the investigation of drone attacks, transparency, accountability and the ability ofvictims to seek redress. The Secretary-General also raises concerns about the impact of armed drones on individuals, children, families and communities in areas of Pakistan. Those concerns include the interruption in the education of children, the undermining of religious and cultural practices and the fear of being caught in secondary strikes. Drone strikes have violated Pakistan's sovereignty, killed hundreds of civilians - men, women and children - and radicalized more people. The use of drones has therefore been counterproductive. In the past month or so, there has been a pause in drone strikes. That has given some respite to civilians in the areas affected.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“The mandate and discussion on that item in the Council are also limited to situations of armed conflict, especially those on the agenda of the Council. That distinction must be maintained to avoid the frequent drift into reporting about situations that do not come under the purview of armed conflicts as recognized by international law. In his latest report (S/2013/689) on the protection of civilians, the Secretary-General draw attention to the use of armed drones in Pakistan, Afghanistan and the occupied Palestinian territory. In that context, he raises concerns regarding compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law, in particular the rules of distinction, proportionality and precaution.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Lastly, aklthough peacekeeping missions are there to assist, the primary responsibility for the protection of civilians remains with the host country. Peacekeeping missions cannot become an arm ofa country's national defence force. It is therefore important to continue to build national capacities in the rule of law and to bolster security institutions, even as peacekeepers are deployed in a country. A clear distinction must also be made, as Under- Secretary-General Ladsous advised us today, between the protection of civilians and the responsibility to protect. The conflation of the two concepts creates legal confusion. International consensus and legal opinion support the view that for the protection-of- civilians agenda, international humanitarian law covers only situations of armed conflict. That consensus must be respected.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“As indicated by other speakers, consultations with troop-contributing countries are essential in the formulation of changes in mandates and in all phases of peacekeeping operations. Despite the varying views regarding robust peacekeeping, the consensus remains strong around the basic principles of peacekeeping. While peacekeepers cannot be passive bystanders, they should not be perceived as partisan. That is why the neutrality and universal character of United Nations peacekeeping activities are so important. Our experience has shown that a proactive stance in implementing protection mandates - such as through effective and frequent patrolling, disarmament and demobilization - serves as a credible deterrent and, in many situations, obviates the need for the use of force.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Recent briefings in the Committee of 34, as well as the statements made today, affirm that there are limits to which peacekeeping missions can fulfil their protection mandates within their respective areas of operation, configurations and available resources. We should incorporate lessons learned into the planning and assessment stages that lead to the authorization of the relevant mandates and resources by the Council. A capability-driven approach, if pursued earnestly, enhances the effectiveness of protection mandates. Credible and feasible rapid-reaction capacities are important, as are, increasingly, new technologies that augment the situational awareness and operational capability of missions. It goes without saying that the mission leadership is crucial throughout the entire process.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Pakistan fully supports the protection of civilians in armed conflict and, as part of many United Nations peacekeeping missions, we have contributed to the efforts to achieve that objective. Today, peacekeepers are tasked with protection-of- civilians mandates in increasingly complex and volatile situations. They are also mandated to do much more work without the provision of adequate resources. That reality on the ground has two direct negative consequences: unmet expectations and heightened concerns about the safety and security of United Nations personnel. Both are evident in the recent experiences in South Sudan and the Central African Republic.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“We need to continue to work on the implementatin of mandates and to refine them by focusing on the consolidation and strengthening of the relevant frameworks and mechanisms, compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law by all sides, humanitarian access and accountability. Civilians continue to bear the brunt of wars and conflicts. What is euphemistically called "collateral damage" results in civilian deaths, injury and displacement. Women and children become the primary victims of violence and brutalization during conflicts. We have done relatively better in situations where the United Nations and the Security Council have invested political and diplomatic capital and have deployed peacekeeping resources.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Let me congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the Council presidency for this month and for scheduling several open meetings, such as today's on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Since the adoption of resolution 1265 (1999), nearly 15 years ago, the protection of civilians under the imminent threat of violence has become an integral part of United Nations peacekeeping mandates and a core function for more than 95 per cent of the current peacekeeping deployments. Today's briefings addressed protection issues from the peacekeeping, human rights and humanitarian angles, thereby giving us a broader picture of both challenges and opportunities. By now, the protection of civilians within the context of peacekeeping is a widely recognized norm.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“We are exploring all avenues for conflict resolution, reconciliation and economic cooperation. We shall continue to support the United Nations peacekeeping. It is incumbent on us all to oppose the dark forces of extremist ideologies, terrorism and asymmetric war that undermine peace and harmony. Finally, we need a comprehensive reform of the Security Council, which has been mentioned in the Chamber a couple of times today. The reform should reflect the aspirations of all States, not the ambitions of a few. It should not replicate past patterns but prepare us for a dynamic future.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“That is important, not only to the healing process for societies and States riven by conflict, but also to preventing relapses and building peace. Again, in that context the Security Council should not be oblivious to the root causes of conflicts and wars. It is a fact that more money is being spent on conflicts than on ways to deal with the drivers of conflict. Poverty, hunger, competition over natural resources, climate change, bad governance and a lack of the rule oflaw propel people to conflict. In a sense, contemporary doctrine and practice are skewed more to conflict management than to conflict prevention or conflict resolution. More efforts should therefore be made to address the outstanding issues and the socioeconomic drivers that fuel hostilities. In our region, we seek peace, security, stability and prosperity for all.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Festering disputes, which are much more challenging for the Security Council, have been shelved because of the dictates of realpolitik. The United Nations is forced to grapple with contingent or chronic conflicts by using the enforcement mandate of Chapter VII of its Charter, but there is inadequate utilization of Chapter V1 for the pacific settlement of disputes and preventive diplomacy. We urge the Security Council to use the full range of diplomatic means in its toolbox: negotiation, inquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies and arrangements and, last but not least, the Secretary-General's good offices. Engagement using those means, even if it is on a back burner, is better than no engagement at all. We have to strike a fine balance between reconciliation and criminal justice.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“This century should not repeat that mistake. From the ashes of the First World War, the world extracted the principles - for instance, the right to self-determination - on which the United Nations was founded. The United Nations is not getting the credit it should for what it has done for peace. If there were no United Nations, in all probability a third or a fourth world war would have broken out. The United Nations has made, kept, maintained and built peace around the world. It has invested heavily in social and economic development, human rights promotion and protection, disaster relief and environmental protection. In the past seven decades, the United Nations has been more successful in dealing with conflicts within States than between States.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Transient random eruptions of conflicts should not be confused with deep-rooted inter-State tensions and disputes. The desire for domination and hegemony can cause war today, as it did a century ago. To avert war, international politics should be guided not by zero-sum mindsets, but by respect for the legitimate interests and rights of other nations and peoples. We should strive to work for security for all, not a select few. We all know that wars are destructive, expensive and debilitating for all. Once conflicts break out, they should not be allowed to drag on for years. Swift diplomacy should be set in motion to secure and build peace. In the past century, we learned that the stereotyping and mischaracterization of ethnic and religious groups and communities led to wars and horrendous pogroms.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Last century, all sides plunged into a cataclysmic war while at the same time denouncing it as ignoble. Apparently, in the narrow sense, there was no casus belli for such a wide global war. Nations were sucked into the war because of their apprehensions and latent hostilities. There is no such thing as permanent peace. If such a state were at all possible, the world's warmongers and pacifists would go out of business and the United Nations never-ending task of saving succeeding generations from the scourge of war would come to an end. War can erupt anywhere and at any time. That is why we need to be vigilant. The United Nations should remain constantly watchful. There should be a system in place to stem potential threats. The United Nations is that system, but it should be used optimally.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Clausewitz wrote that war is the "continuation of policy by other means". War is therefore a reality, and that is why we should always be ready and equipped to avert it. What are the lessons we have learned? One thing is clear. This century, we should not repeat the mistakes of the last. There should be no complacency. Never should we lower our guard for peace. The comparisons with the first decades of the last century are eerie. The dawn of the last century was imbued with hope and flush with new technologies, both benign and harmful. The only difference is that today's technologies are thousands of times more beneficial or destructive. One hundred years ago, the world did not have super-computers or weapons of mass destruction. But today we do, and they are becoming much more sophisticated by the day.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Today's meeting should be about deepening our understanding of war and peace, not about political point-scoring or raising the spectres of past divisions and enmities. The First World War, in hindsight, was avoidable. One historian has called it the twentieth century's seminal catastrophe, but in hindsight we all have 20/20 vision. It is now evident that, last century, nations were too quick to abandon diplomacy. That is not an indictment but a conclusion. Diplomacy should never be discontinued. We know that war is brutal and recurrent. Wars kill, maim, torture and leave a trail of devastation in their wake. And yet they become a necessary evil because nations constantly prepare for wars to deter aggression. Sun Tzu, the Chinese philosopher, said that the greatest victories require no battle.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“At the outset, I wish to compliment you, Sir, for circulating a very substantive concept paper (S/2014/30, annex). We admire your paper because it asks us, States Members of the United Nations, to step back and reflect. You have asked us to parse the topic, to first understand the anatomy and rationale of war, to identify the lessons learned from wars, and to harness the energies of the United Nations in the quest for peace and security. In response to your piercing questions, we cannot come up with cliche'd responses. This is a measure of your success. This is also a solemn occasion. We should remember the dead and those who laid down their lives for peace or who became the unintended and hapless victims of war.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Finally, we call on all sides in Syria to cease, or at least pause, all military operations for the duration of the Montreux talks.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The struggle to get an upper hand in the battlefield kills Syrians. It does not bring peace. It is also clear that no political solution is possible without the mutual consent of all sides. We urge all participants at the Conference in Montreux to commit to engagement and dialogue until they produce a blueprint for peace and transition. We pay tribute to Secretary-General Ban Ki- Moon, Joint Special Representative Lakhdar Brahimi, the United States, the Russian Federation and regional Powers for investing their political capital in the Geneva process. We support the call of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for the immediate cessation of mass executions and killings by some armed groups committed in violation of international law.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“This is an important week for Syria. The planned talks in Montreux come after a long and vexing waiting period. This moment is precious; it must not be squandered. The destiny of the people of Syria and peace and stability in that country will be in the hands of the Syrian interlocutors from Government and opposition. It is high time for the Syrian nNation to turn a new leaf. The latest diplomatic problems arising on the question of participation at Montreux should be resolved urgently so that the entire process is not imperilled or derailed. We should harness all the ingenuity at our disposal to salvage the talks. The brutal Syrian conflict, which has left more than 100,000 dead and some 9 million in need of humanitarian assistance, has made one point abundantly clear - there is no military solution.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“We endorse the call of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to all the parties in Syria to allow free passage to the humanitarian convoys to Yermuk carrying foodstuffs and bringing medical assistance to the besieged Palestinian refugees. At the twentieth session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's Al-Quds Committee, held in Marrakech last week, Pakistan once again expressed its consistent and unflinching support for the Palestinian cause and the full realization of the Palestinian people's right to self- determination. Mr. Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan's adviser to the Prime Minister on national security and foreign affairs, during his call on President Mahmoud Abbas, offered assistance to Palestine for capacity-building programmes and education and training in the fields of medicine, engineering and diplomacy.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Decades have already been lost, and that has kept the region in a maelstrom of conflict. To achieve results, both sides will have to move with courage and avoid steps that scuttle the talks. Four steps by the Israeli Government can stem the downslide on the ground. First, it must stop the settler attacks. Secondly, it must halt illegal settlement activity. Thirdly, it must repeal the law passed late last year that effectively annexes approximately 29 per cent of the occupied West Bank. Fourthly, it must ease the blockade of Gaza and end demolitions and displacement there and in the West Bank. We welcome the release of Palestinian prisoners, which is an important confidence-building measure. However, prisoner releases should not be linked to the announcement of massive settlement construction and create a false quid pro quo.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The resumption of the peace process in August 2013 was a true blessing, but talks for the past six months have lingered on without producing any results. Let me add that even a halting process of engagement between the two sides is better than complete breakdown and estrangement. We all hope that this year will be a year of decisions and an enduring political solution that will lead to an independent, viable and contiguous State of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, living side by side with Israel, and both sides recognizing each other's legitimate rights. I would hasten to add that vacating occupied Lebanese lands and the Syrian Golan is equally essential. However, talks should not drag on forever; they must produce results.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“We thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing today. We congratulate Chad, Chile, Jordan, Lithuania and Nigeria for assuming membership of the Security Counci. We especially thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Jordan, His Excellency Mr. Nasser Judeh, for presiding over the morning portion of today's meeting. I am especially pleased to see Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zeid Al-Hussein preside over the Council this month. This year is an important oner for locking in a two- State solution. Last week, on 16 January, the United Nations formally launched the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, expressing the hope that in coming months Palestine, Israel and the international community will intensify their efforts to find a lasting peace.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The United Nations Office for West Africa is developing a regional strategy, in cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and regional organizations, such as the Mano River Union, to curtail transnational organized crime, including arms and drug trafficking. In this context, I want to bring to the Council's attention the Panel of Experts' recommendation that Member States reinforce the capacity of UNODC in Liberia. We express our full support for the presidential statement on this subject (S/PRST/2013/22). Finally, I would like to say very briefly that the past two years have been very productive and rewarding for Pakistan as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. We thank other Council members, the general membership and the Secretariat for their cooperation and for their guidance.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“Strategic thinking and planning have already done, culminating in the finalization of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel. We support the strategy's objective of assisting the Sahelian countries and regional mechanisms to enhance national capacities for effective border management and economic governance. In that regard, the roles of the African Union, the Economic Commission for Africa, the Economic Community of West African States, UNODC, the United Nations Development Programme, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Peacebuilding Commission are extremely important. Pakistan has chaired the Committee established pursuant to resolution 985 (1995) concerning Liberia for the past two years.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“More effective and results-oriented coordination is therefore required amongst the countries in the Sahel and West Africa for effective border management and harmonization of legal and judicial responses to drug trafficking and to the problems created by its illicit proceeds. Cooperation and coordination among all United Nations entities and peacekeeping missions in the Sahel and West Africa should also be further strengthened and streamlined. Pakistan recognizes and welcomes the many steps taken by regional countries and organizations to fight drug trafficking. We also recognize the crucial role of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in this regard. Thankfully, we are not starting from scratch.”
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“To combat illicit drug trafficking, the countries of the region need to especially focus on institution-building in order to strengthen judicial systems, security sectors and police institutions. Steps must also be taken to fight impunity and corruption and promote respect for human rights and the rule of law. That all boils down to addressing capacity deficits, and they are huge. In this area, the international community's assistance is essential. Cooperation among regions and subregions, in line with the principle of common and shared responsibility for the simultaneous reduction of supply and demand will guarantee the success of strategies to root out the illicit drug trade.”
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“Discussions of this problem, however, should continue to move forward from the normative aspects to practical and tangible initiatives to address both the problem and its root causes. The frameworks to respond to this threat must be based on a comprehensive and integrated approach that gives due weight to development, governance and capacity-building. Measures to respond to drug trafficking should be integrated into the national, regional and United Nations development agendas. Dealing with the fallout of the drug problem in the Sahel and West Africa is a shared responsibility. National actions should be buttressed by increased cooperation, coordination support and resource mobilization at the regional and international levels.”
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