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2012-10-15

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1. “We thank Judge Meron, Judge Joensen, Prosecutor Brammertz and Prosecutor Jallow for their comprehensive reports to the Security Council. Pakistan commends and supports the important work of the two Tribunals to deliver justice and end impunity. The prevention of mass atrocities and genocide is a legal and moral responsibility of the international community. The provision ofjustice to victims of such crimes is important, not only for accountability but also for closure and healing. During their proceedings, the Tribunals have developed a comprehensive corpus of precedents in international criminal law. We welcome their contribution.”

   2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7073 (2013) · source

2. “The long-term impact and success of the 1540 Committee depends, in our view, on the role that the Committee can play in mobilizing assistance for Member States. As the Committee promotes universal reporting and implementation, assistance and capacity- building will serve as anchors for such activities. Pakistan supports efforts to promote cooperation and coordination between the subsidiary bodies of the Council and their respective groups of experts. That objective is best advanced when joint activities are conducted in close consultation with all Council members and are consistent with the mandate and nature of the work of each subsidiary body and its group of experts.”

   2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source

3. “Pakistan fully supports the shared goal ofpreventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) to non-State actors. The 1540 Committee and its Group of Experts play a complementary role to the treaty-based regimes and international organizations on non-proliferation issues. The full implementation by States parties of their respective obligations, arising from relevant WMD treaties, including the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) by all States, is essential and urgent. Pakistan will continue to be an active partner of the international community in that effort. Pakistan supports the measures undertaken by the 1540 Committee and its experts in such areas as awareness-raising, outreach, implementation, assistance and capacity-building.”

   2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source

4. “The war against terrorism must be prosecuted within the framework of international law. The use of armed drones in the border areas of Pakistan is a continued violation of our sovereignty, international law, international human rights and humanitarian law. In that context, the Secretary-General has called for adherence to the recognized principles of distinction and proportionality. The use of armed drones results in casualties among innocent men, women and children, and leads to disaffection, violence, alienation and psychosocial trauma among the population centres hit by drones. It is also detrimental to our efforts to conduct dialogue and eliminate extremism and terrorism. The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Nawaz Sharif, has called for the immediate cessation of drone strikes against Pakistan's territory.”

   2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source

5. “CTED's work in devising new assessment tools, such the overview of implementation assessment and the detailed implementation survey, will help establish a meaningful dialogue on technical assistance to Member States. We also appreciate CTED's focus on the assets freeze, the prosecution of terrorism cases, the strengthening of the capacity of central authorities, and the protection of witnesses of terrorist incidents. CTED seminars and workshops on specific themes in various regions have been useful. In Islamabad last month, Pakistan hosted the seventh regional workshop for judges, prosecutors and police officers in South Asia on effectively countering terrorism. The workshop was aimed at strengthening cooperation among professionals working in the field of counter-terrorism.”

   2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source

6. “The judgement may well set new standards for the judicial review of Security Council decisions in other areas whenever a balance needs to be struck between the protection of human rights and the maintenance of international peace and security. We support the Counter-Terrorism Committee's efforts to build the capacities of States to implement resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005). We welcome the appointment of Mr. Jean-Paul Laborde as Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED). We are confident that his experience and outstanding leadership will be helpful in the effective implementation of the CTED mandate.”

   2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source

7. “A number of listings have been challenged in Pakistan courts. The 18 July judgement of the European Union Court of Justice in the case of Commission, Council, United Kingdom v. Yassin Abdullah Kadi, established a new precedent in the implementation of the United Nations sanctions regime for ajudicial review of listing procedures for a fair balance between the maintenance of international peace and security and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the person concerned. It also prescribes concrete and detailed, not abstract and superficial verification of the allegations. While acknowledging improvements in the listing and delisting procedures, the judgement underlines that the guarantee of effective judicial protection has not been fully provided to the listed individual.”

   2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source

8. “The phenomenon of individuals radicalized by extremist websites is rampant. Terrorists now use electronic safe havens to host websites for inspiration and training. The Al-Qaida sanctions regime should continue to be made more effective, targeted and evidence-based by using clear, fair and transparent procedures. We support the efforts being made to strengthen the role of the Ombudsperson by expanding her mandate to the listing issues and by extending it to other sanctions regimes. A large number of recommendations made by the Ombudsperson has led to the delisting ofindividuals and entities. That requires the Committee to improve and refine the quality ofthe listing process. The biggest challenge to the sanctions regime comes from court cases. Questions of due process and effective remedy are at the heart of courts' deliberations.”

   2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source

9. “Deprivation, unresolved conflicts, marginalization, exclusion and stereotyping often create conditions for a drift towards terrorism. Terrorism and extremism should not be associated with any religion, race, ethnicity, faith, value system, culture or society. That said, the universal norm of zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations should be strengthened. We agree with the Chairman of the Al-Qaida Committee that Al-Qaida has evolved in various regions with diverse franchises. The second special meeting of the 1989 (2011) Committee, with its focus on the complementarity between the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel and the Al-Qaida sanctions regime, created new synergies for holistic solutions. Al-Qaida has changed in many ways.”

   2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source

10. “Development helps meet basic human needs, build community resilience and prevent terrorism. Dialogue is equally important, and it must be allowed to continue according to national priorities. Those who are willing to renounce violence should be brought back to societal and national mainstreams. Terrorists adapt to new conditions. Their tactics continue to take more sinister forms. Terrorists use new technologies and the Internet to store, transmit and manipulate information for recruitment and incitement. They use information technology to plan and finance their activities. Counter-terrorism efforts also need to adapt to those challenges and to develop strategies for real-time responses. We should address the root causes of terrorism.”

    2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source

11. “We thank Ambassadors Gary Quinlan, Mohammed Loulichki and Oh Joon - Chairs of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism, and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), respectively - for their comprehensive briefings today. We appreciate the coordination between the three Committees and the efforts being made by them to promote dialogue and transparency with Member States. Pakistan's comprehensive approach to counter- terrorism is based on three D's - deterrence, development and dialogue. Deterrence is necessary to impede, impair, isolate and incapacitate terrorists and their outfits.”

    2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source

12. “In that regard, it is important to continue to build the capacity of the political institutions and judicial systems in the States and areas within those States targeted by the LRA. Political stability and strong national security institutions in the LRA-affected region will prevent the group from taking advantage of the security vacuum, as demonstrated by the recent crisis in the Central African Republic. Pakistan remains strongly committed to the peace, prosperity and long-term stability of the Central African subregion. We hope that the region will continue to receive the full political support and attention of the international community to address the numerous existing and emerging challenges in the region.”

    2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source

13. “The implementation of the United Nations regional strategy to address the threat and impact of the activities of the LRA will also require more concerted efforts for resource mobilization and coordination at the regional and subregional levels. The international community also needs to step up efforts to address the humanitarian situation in the LRA-affected areas. The primary responsibility for protecting civilians against the threat posed by the LRA lies with the regional States themselves. All international efforts are meant to support their efforts and help them build State security institutions. Addressing the scourge of the LRA requires a comprehensive approach to eliminating and bringing to justice the remaining LRA leadership.”

    2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source

14. “There has been a degradation ofthe LRA as a result of the successful operations conducted by the African Union Regional Task Force, but the fight against the LRA is far from over, as the group continues to brutalize and kill civilians in many areas. It is important that the momentum against the LRA be maintained through sustained political and operational support to the Regional Task Force and through a broader international strategy. The Regional Task Force continues to lack the critical resources and enablers needed to sustain pressure against the LRA. Those deficits must be redressed as a matter of priority.”

    2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source

15. “The near-total collapse of State institutions in the Central African Republic, with the resulting security vacuum, the perpetual and widening cycles of reprisaIs and increasingly ethnic and religious violence, has led to disastrous repercussions for the country and its neighbours. The serious problems in the Central African Republic require a unified and well-coordinated regional and international response in order to neutralize the immediate security threats and build the capacity of State institutions. UNOCA has an important role to play in coordinating such regional and international efforts. The Office should evolve with the changing situation in the region. UNOCA's vital role in preventive diplomacy and mediation needs to be strengthened.”

    2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source

16. “We thank Mr. Abou Moussa, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for his briefing. We deeply appreciate the valuable work being done by the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) under his leadership. The Central African subregion stands at a crossroads today, facing many emerging challenges to its security and stability. The region has been coping with the negative consequences of the fragile security situation in the Sahel, the proliferation of weapons and terrorism, cross-border organized crime, piracy and the threat posed for several years now by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). The principal threat to the peace and stability of the entire subregion emanates from the fast-deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic.”

    2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source

17. “We are confident that, with commitment and dedication, conditions of peace, stability and prosperity will be created in Kosovo in the near future.”

    2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source

18. “As the two Prime Ministers indicated in their detailed statements today, there are many problems that need to be resolved. What is most important is that they continue to build and sustain mutual trust so that their engagement does not falter. We acknowledge the vital role of High Representative Catherine Ashton and the European Union in this process. Both remain indispensable to the dialogue. The United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, under the leadership of Special Representative Farid Zarif, continues to play a critical role in the stabilization of Kosovo. Finally, I would like to wish both Prime Ministers success on the difficult road ahead. They have broken fresh diplomatic ground. They must take it to its logical conclusion.”

    2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source

19. “It is expected that two further draft laws foreseen in the agreement - a law on local self-government and a law on the rights of communities - which are under consideration in the Assembly of Kosovo, will be enacted before the end of the year. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2013/631) notes that the overall security situation in Kosovo remained generally calm, with occasional incidents reported in ethnically mixed areas. That is encouraging. The number of reported incidents against minority communities has declined. To us, all sides seem to be demonstrating an increased commitment to preventing tensions in order to enable the high-level dialogue and implementation process to move forward. Those are all encouraging signs that prove that, when the leadership is determined, they can overcome even serious obstacles.”

    2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source

20. “Despite challenges, the two sides have maintained the political momentum and made tangible progress towards the implementation of the framework agreement of 19 April and the implementation plan of 22 May. The continued engagement of the two Prime Ministers, who met four times during the current reporting period, played a key role in facilitating the process. The two sides have reached agreements on telecommunications and energy. They have also agreed on handling long- term cooperation in the energy sector at a later stage. We note that progress has been made in other key areas, including the police and the judiciary, as agreed in the framework agreement.”

    2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source

21. “We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Farid Zarif for his briefing. We also thank Prime Minister Ivica Dacic' of Serbia and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci of Kosovo for their statements. We commend their determined efforts to move the two sides closer to a negotiated solution and achieve sustainable peace in the region. The violence during the local elections in northern Kosovo held on 3 November was worrisome. We welcome the decision of the Government of Kosovo to annul its results. While the re-run on 17 November was not marked by violence, low voter turnout was cause for concern. We call on those who boycotted the elections to join the political process. Participating in the elections would have been a better way for them to secure their rights.”

    2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source

22. “We voted in favour of the draft resolution to express our strong solidarity with the African Union and Kenya on political and legal grounds.”

    2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source

23. “The considerations that enabled the Court to postpone by four months the case of the Kenyan President, primarily on the grounds of the functionality of his office, could also provide for a longer deferral, as requested by Kenya. In the light of all this, we supported the draft resolution on the request for the deferral of the Kenyan case. The draft resolution reaffirms the commitment of the case to end impunity and highlights various developments, including the cooperation of Kenya with the International Criminal Court during the past five years. While the draft resolution could not be adopted, we hope that the dialogue between the Council and the African Union will continue in order to find a pragmatic solution acceptable to everyone. That would be in the best interests of the Council, the African Union and the Court.”

    2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source

24. “The International Criminal Court is a court of last resort. The primacy of national jurisdiction needs to be respected. The legal norms of immunity have further complicated the case. The core legal argument is thus the functionality of the offices of the elected President and Deputy President of Kenya. Demands for criminal justice and international prosecutions should help, not hinder, efforts undertaken to create a stable order, reconciliation and sustainable peace. A provision is already available in article 16 of the Rome Statute for the deferral of the case for a year and its renewal. That article can be justifiably invoked to reconcile the demands ofjustice and the requirements for peace and stability in the region.”

    2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source

25. “The group drew the Council's attention to the peace and security challenges in the Horn of Africa. The members of the Council are unanimous in recognizing the crucial role being played by Kenya in countering the terrorist threat in the region and in promoting peace and stability in Somalia. We have a shared desire to further strengthen the cooperation between the African Union and the Security Council. The proceedings of the International Criminal Court in the Kenyan case illustrate a tension between demands for justice by international courts and respect for democratic choice for the people of Kenya. That is a new situation; therefore, there should be a new solution that addresses that genuine political and legal predicament. From the strictly legal standpoint, the principle of complementarity is important.”

    2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source

26. “The African Union is a close partner of the Security Council in the maintenance of regional and international peace and security. Almost two-thirds of the issues on the Council's agenda relate to Africa. In addressing those issues, the support and involvement of the African Union and Africa's subregional organizations are crucial. The African Union has actively cooperated with the international community, the United Nations and the ICC to end impunity and administer international criminal justice. In all the eight cases before the ICC, the African Union has provided critical assistance to the Court. The African Union has also reached out to the Security Council and engaged it. We appreciated the detailed briefings to the Council from the ministerial delegation led by the Ethiopian Minister for Foreign Affairs on 31 October.”

    2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source

27. “It has further determined that Kenya is a front-line State in the fight against terrorism at the regional, continental and international levels, as was demonstrated by the terrorist attacks in Nairobi in September, and that the ICC proceedings against the President and Deputy President of Kenya will distract and prevent them from fulfilling their constitutional responsibilities, including the oversight of national and regional security affairs. That request was made on sound and solid strategic political and legal grounds. Its logic is compelling. In making that request, the Government of Kenya and the African Union have been fully conscious of the complexities of the case and its repercussions for peace and security in the region.”

    2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source

28. “I am taking the floor to explain Pakistan's vote. Pakistan is not a signatory to the Rome Statute and thus not a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC). However, we recognize the rights and obligations of the States that are members of the ICC. Pakistan voted in favour of the draft resolution before us today for the following reasons. The African Union as a whole, and unanimously, has repeatedly asked the Security Council to defer the cases against Kenya's President and Deputy President, in accordance with article 16 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, for a period of one year. The African Union has made a determination that the proceedings of the ICC may pose a threat to the efforts to promote peace and national healing and reconciliation in Kenya.”

    2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source

29. “That can best be achieved through national mechanisms and institutions. Finally, we underscore Pakistan's fullest support for the well-being and prosperity of the people of Libya. We wish them success in their quest for reconciliation, stability and institution-building.”

    2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source

30. “For the bulk of the cases, greater reliance on national judicial systems will continue to produce more salutary results. The strengthening of the Libyan judicial system is therefore essential to address the crimes that occurred in that country. The Libyan Government must continue to formulate and to implement a comprehensive strategy to address those crimes. The international community should extend its full support to Libya to achieve that objective. In the long run, the promotion of reconciliation is essential to fostering national unity and to bridging the fissures caused by conflicts. The success ofthe Fact-finding and Reconciliation Commission is important for promoting unity in the country. Achieving a balance between the imperatives of justice and peace is always a difficult challenge.”

    2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source

31. “We also encourage NATO to fully cooperate with the Court and with Libya's national efforts to investigate the civilian casualties during the conflict. The formation of a democratically elected Government is leading to positive results in Libya. We welcome the adoption of Libya's new transitional justice law. We hope that that law will be used to ensure due process for all detainees. The country has now entered the important phase of implementation of the transitional laws. That is critical to a stable and prosperous Libya. The international criminal justice system has demonstrated that national judicial mechanisms can ultimately be more efficient and cost-effective in dealing with such serious crimes. The International Criminal Court and other international tribunals have succeed in dealing with only a handful of cases.”

    2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source

32. “It is important that the Libyan Government maintain the quality of evidence, testimony, witness protection and fairness in the proceedings against Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and provide convincing additional information to the Appeals Chamber in that regard. The Prosecutor's Office is in the process of collecting evidence against other individuals of the previous regime outside Libya who might be responsible for serious crimes. The Council would appreciate receiving additional information on such investigations. As regards the investigation of other alleged crimes committed in Libya, we underline the need to conduct thorough and impartial investigations regardless of which side has perpetrated the crime.”

    2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source

33. “We welcome the Pre-Trial Chamber's decision on the inadmissibility of the Abdullah Al-Senussi case, in accordance with the principle of complementarity enshrined in the Rome Statute. On the basis of that principle, a case in The Hague is a matter of last resort. We appreciate the determination of the International Criminal Court that Libya is willing and able to carry out its proceedings against Abdullah Al-Senussi. The Court's evaluation that the general security situation in Libya has not affected the capacity of Libyan institutions to obtain evidence and testimony and to conduct proceedings in the specific case ofAl-Senussi is heartening.”

    2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source

34. “We call on armed groups in Libya to lay down their arms and engage in the democratic process and dialogue to resolve their differences and grievances. We welcome the memorandum of understanding on burden-sharing in regard to further investigations and prosecutions signed by the Government of Libya and the Office of the Prosecutor this month. Libya is cooperating with the ICC, in accordance with resolution 1970 (2011). The memorandum of understanding, as recognized by the ICC, is a sign of the commitment of the Libyan Government to ending impunity and to providing justice to victims. We call upon the Libyan Government to maintain its constructive engagement with the Court.”

    2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source

35. “We thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her briefing and welcome her back to the Security Council Chamber. We have taken note of the sixth report of the ICC Prosecutor to the Security Council. We commend Ms. Fatou Bensouda for her hard work and commitment to the international criminal justice system. Libya continues to face serious challenges in the consolidation of its democratic system. The best way for the international community to assist Libya in overcoming those challenges is to help it strengthen the capacity of Libyan institutions. Justice and security institutions alike need to be supported in enhancing their capacity and effectiveness.”

    2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source

36. “It is vitally important that all parties recognize international and legal frameworks for the division of power in the country. The leadership of the country needs to resolve its differences through dialogue. Pakistan will continue to support all efforts to ensure a safe and secure Bosnia and Herzegovina working for the improvement of the lives of the people. The Office of the High Representative should continue to play its role in that regard. We wish Mr. Inzko success.”

    2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source

37. “Actions by the leadership of the Republika Srpska, including advocating the dissolution of the State, characterizing entities as States, and challenging the functionality of the State and its responsibilities under the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina amount to challenging the core provisions of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Unilateral action of the Government of the Republika Srpska has also led to the crisis on citizen identification numbers. Such conduct creates unrest and instability and is a matter of serious concern. We believe that angry and aggravating rhetoric does not serve the interests of any community; it vitiates the atmosphere and undermines prospects for long-term peaceful coexistence.”

    2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source

38. “We hope that this momentum will be maintained. Lack of progress on the implementation of the five objectives and two conditions necessary for the closure ofthe Office ofthe High Representative is an indication of Bosnia and Herzegovina's weak commitment to the future. While the efforts of the High Representative are appreciated, we urge leaders on all sides of the political divide to engage constructively to break the impasse. Pakistan remains deeply concerned at the increasing challenges to the Dayton Peace Agreement and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source

39. “We thank Mr. Valentin Inzko, the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his briefing and commend his valuable work. We have taken note of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2013/646, annex). We welcome in our midst the Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ms. Mirsada Colakovie. Pakistan fully supports the efforts of Bosnia and Herzegovina to uphold its sovereignty and territorial integrity to strengthen its State and to protect the rights of all communal entities. We have noted that, as in previous reports, the negatives exceed the positives. While the rest of the region seems to be forging ahead, internal dissension and disagreement in Bosnia and Herzegovina seem to be holding it back. The good news on the economic front and the end of the political crisis in the Federation entity are welcome signals.”

    2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source

40. “Past practice indicates that elected members, being accountable to regional groups and to the entire United Nations membership, are keener to improve working methods. The best way to enhance the representative and democratic character of the Council is to reinforce the norms of accountability and transparency. This, coupled with the cooperation of the permanent members, would lead to more synergy in the Council around the common objective of improving its working methods.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

41. “First, we understand that a sensitive and fast-evolving issue requires confidentiality and sufficient time for consultations between the primary interlocuters. After their internal discussions, the permanent five members may choose to brief non-permanent members in closed consultations. Second, the President, especially if the presidency is held by a non-permanent member, should be taken into confidence about various developments. The President, as deemed appropriate, may be authorized to brief the entire Council, the general membership and the media. Council presidencies are well placed to promote such dialogue and communication. As part of a comprehensive reform, the Council's working methods are closely linked to accountability towards the general membership.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

42. “Enhanced cooperation and consultation between the permanent and non-permanent members is of fundamental importance in that regard. We have seen that dialogue between the permanent and non-permanent members works reasonably well in normal circumstances, and the Council is then seen to be functioning as a whole. But in crisis situations, there are at times gaps and breakdowns in communication. Sometimes the media are ahead of members of the Council in obtaining information. Instead of waiting to hear from the Council, people learn about the latest developments from Tweets. In fact, intra-Council dialogue and communication should be enhanced, not cut down, during crisis situations. This could be done in two ways.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

43. “Cooperation with regional organizations has increased in recent years. It merits further strengthening, including by improving coherence and consistency in approaches. Pakistan believes that the Council should rely more on diplomacy and the peaceful settlement of disputes under Chapter VI of the Charter. Excessive reliance on Chapter VII can lead to impasse on several issues and create an erroneous impression of the sanctity and force of non-Chapter VII resolutions. The Council also needs to discuss from time to time its implementation of its resolutions, especially those on long-standing issues. The Council's effectiveness, after all, will be judged by its performance in dealing with the core issues of international peace and security. The Council's work is a collective effort.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

44. “In that context, I express our deep gratitude to Ambassador Rosenthal for recognizing that. We should now make additional efforts to increase the number of the Council's public meetings, as compared to closed consultations. It would serve the Council well to fully implement Articles 31 and 32 of the Charter of the United Nations in order to enhance access and participation by non-members of the Security Council in the work of the Council and its subsidiary bodies. We have seen the increased use of the informal interactive dialogue, which has been useful in enabling the Council to interact and engage with greater candor, with important interlocutors. Video-teleconferencing technology has enhanced flexibility and provided more options in terms of ways to brief the Council frequently and upon short notice.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

45. “The President's August note S/2013/515 prioritizes enhanced interaction with non-members of the Council. We are pleased that the practice of holding wrap-up sessions, which was revived during Pakistan's January presidency of the Council, has been supported and appreciated both inside and outside of the Council. In that regard, I thank all Council members that have mentioned that today, especially the Rwandan delegation. We welcome the recent adoption of note S/2013/630, on enhancing consultations with troop- contributing countries (TCCs) and police-contributing countries (PCCs), which are important stakeholders in the Council's work. Pakistan, as Chair of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, has organized a number of meetings with the participation of TCCs and PCCs to address diverse, cross-cutting peacekeeping issues.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

46. “The Council has agreed on new measures complementing the note by the President of the Security Council contained in document S/2010/507, but clearly there is room to do a lot more. Our focus should be on effective follow-up and implementation of the measures. In December, the Council took decisions on appointing chairpersons of subsidiary bodies in a balanced, transparent, efficient and inclusive manner. That has already made a difference as, perhaps for the first time, there was a sense of consultation surrounding the process, especially among the newly elected members. It is my delegation's hope that the practice and trend will be reinforced in future. There is also a need to ensure that selection and appointment processes involving various expert panels and groups are more transparent, balanced and representative.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

47. “Pakistan welcomes the opportunity to review progress in enhancing the working methods of the Security Council. We appreciate the concept paper (S/2013/6l3, annex) prepared by your delegation, Sir, to facilitate the discussion. Let me also thank Ambassador Maria Cristina Perceval of Argentina for her effective leadership of the Council's Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. The debate has generated considerable attention because the work of the Council is of interest to the Council's members and non-members alike. Enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of the Council's work and inclusive decision-making are important issues for all of us. Today's debate should help Council members to further improve procedures and working methods.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

48. “Sixthly, there should be a closer interface between the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on social, economic, human rights and environmental issues. In the coming years, as the United Nations fashions its post-2015 development agenda, it should work with the OIC and, through it, with its members, for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and the implementation of the sustainable development goals as soon as they are designed. We are confident that the incoming Secretary- General of the OIC, Mr. Iyad Madani, whom we welcome here today, will build on the excellent work done over the years by Secretary-General Ihsanoglu. Finally, I would like to say to the wider audience that the OIC as an organization has come of age. Its importance should not be underrated.”

    2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source

49. “Fourthly, within the OIC, there are influential countries that can use their proven leverage to prod and persuade the Syrian Government and the opposition to move to the negotiating table in Geneva to find a diplomatic formula for national reconciliation and transition that is acceptable to the Syrian people. In fact, a formula already exists; the Geneva communique of 30 June 2012 has all the essential ingredients for a solution. Fifthly, the Secretary-General and the Security Council should involve the OIC more closely in the Sahel region and the Horn of Africa on the issues of asymmetric warfare and terrorism. The OIC's competencies for mediation can help in moving those regions towards conflict resolution and political stabilization.”

    2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source

50. “There is a deep sense of disappointment among the OIC countries and others at the inability of the Security Council to implement its own resolutions that have been crafted to provide the framework for a lasting solution in the Middle East. Now that there is renewed engagement between Palestine and Israel for a two-State solution, the OIC should use its clout and standing to help the Quartet and the United States resolve that long-standing issue. If the issue of Palestine gets resolved, we will all be living in a different, better world.”

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