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Masood Khan

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2012-10-15

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1. “It is an existential threat to our zeitgeist. The OIC and the United Nations can work to eliminate the menace through a combination of deterrence, dialogue and development. It is equally important to address root causes and alleviate deprivation and exclusion. Secondly, In collaboration with the United Nations and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, the OIC should explore political tools, legal means and cultural metaphors to address the tension between incitement to hatred and violence and freedom of thought and expression. We all need a harmonious world, for us and for future generations. Thirdly, a just, comprehensive and durable peace in the Middle East is at the heart of the OIC-United Nations agenda.”

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

2. “We thank the OIC for adopting year after year resolutions on the realization of the right to self- determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It has established a contact group on Jammu and Kashmir, appointed a special representative and called for a ceasefire along the line of control. The countries of the OIC, including Pakistan, constitute the bulk and backbone of the United Nations peacekeeping endeavour. In future, the Security Council and the OIC need to work energetically and cohesively on six issues. First, the threat of terrorism has manifoldly increased. It has now become much more amorphous and lethal. We agree with the Secretary-General that no culture or religion should be associated with terrorism or extremism. Terrorism is now inspired and driven by primeval brutality and extremism.”

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3. “Many issues on the Council's agenda relate to the States members of the OIC. Millions in OIC countries continue to live in conflict and post-conflict situations or under foreign occupation and alien domination. Those conflicts and injustices pose a grave threat to international peace and security and impede socioeconomic development in affected countries and regions. The OIC has lent a helping hand by contributing to the various mediation, humanitarian, peacebuilding and reconstruction efforts in the Sudan, Somalia, Sierra Leone and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is working with the United Nations for the promotion of sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan, Iraq, Myanmar, Libya, Somalia and Mali.”

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4. “Both organizations have cooperated productively to advance their shared agenda on preventive diplomacy, mediation, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, human rights, humanitarian assistance and refugees, counterterrorism and promotion of tolerance, peace and intercultural dialogue. The OIC itself is a natural partner and interlocutor for the United Nations and the Security Council. It works closely with the League of Arab States, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Economic Cooperation Organization and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, all of which are partners of the United Nations. It networks successfully with the African Union, the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on a host of issues, including conflict resolution, human rights and mediation.”

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5. “With 57 Member States in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America with a combined population of 1.6 billion, the OIC is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations. Most significantly, the 2008 OIC Charter enshrines the purposes of international peace and security and understanding and dialogue among civilizations, cultures and religions. Because ofthe vast geographical expanse ofthe OIC, which straddles many regions and subregions, it is only natural that the OIC and the United Nations should collaborate closely for the realization of the purposes and principles set forth in the United Nations Charter.”

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

6. “We are pleased to see you preside over this meeting, Sir. Pakistan appreciates Azerbaijan's initiative to hold this debate on ways to strengthen cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). We thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and OIC Secretary-General Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu for their participation and briefings today. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and the Security Council for reaching out to the OIC to forge strong partnerships. We pay tribute to Mr. Ihsanoglu who, on his watch, has moved the OIC to a higher plane of performance and engagement. He has made the OIC a mainstream international organization focusing on issues of peace and security, human rights, economic development, education and scientific and technological exchange.”

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

7. “As the Council saw first hand during its recent mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, there are continuing challenges in implementing the women and peace and security agenda on the ground. A proactive rather than a reactive approach is required to enhance implementation. Considering women as agents of change is an affirmation of such a proactive approach. We hope that some of the practical recommendations contained in the resolution adopted today will infuse new momentum and vigour into our collective efforts to promote the women and peace and security agenda.”

   2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

8. “The discourse on women and peace and security has followed two broad trends - women seen primarily as victims of conflict, on the one hand, and women as stakeholders and drivers of change, on the other hand. Both aspects are interrelated and require equal attention. As the Secretary-General said this morning, it is important that women's representation around the peace table be enhanced. But to enable women to act as agents of change, we need to invest more in capacity- building and training and in the economic and political empowerment of women. We believe that the real value of thematic discussions in the Council is to help identify the related aspects in the Council's country-specific work in practical terms. It is there that the gaps in implementation lie and it is there that action is needed the most.”

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9. “We must harness all our resources to prevent and resolve conflicts. Given women's strong stake in peace and in how peace is negotiated, kept and consolidated, the role of women as peacemakers and peacebuilders must be integrated into the various stages of engagement, outreach and decision-making. Increased integration in pursuing the agenda on women and peace and security is useful for enhanced coordination and for avoiding duplication and the overlap of efforts and resources. However, too much integration can also carry the risk of losing the original focus on the primary objectives of that agenda. Including peripheral issues in the Council's work relating to women and peace and security would not only blur the focus but affect implementation.”

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10. “Diverging from it would dissipate the consensus around the issue. The rule of law is one of the key elements in the promotion of the agenda on women and peace and security. Gender-responsive transitional justice and reform of the justice and security sectors are prerequisites for promoting and protecting women's rights in conflict and post-conflict situations. The rule of law and transitional justice should continue to be developed so as to protect the rights of women in such situations. The emphasis should be on addressing the root causes of conflicts. Chronic conflicts and relapses into conflict blight some societies, countries and regions and keep them in a state of perpetual instability. The resolution of conflicts is, therefore, the best way to promote and protect the rights and interests of women in conflict situations.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

11. “Pakistani women peacekeepers have served as police officers, doctors and nurses in missions in Asia, Africa and the Balkans. Gender sensitization is a mandatory part of our peacekeepers' training. We speak on the subject from experience, and our feedback to the Security Council is positive. The Council's decisions and direction are helping women caught in situations of armed conflict. We believe that the Council should continue to address those issues in accordance with its primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. The mandate for women and peace and security pertains to conflict and post-conflict situations on the Council's agenda. We should all adhere to the parameters of that mandate, which has set new standards, established new practices and raised expectations for improving the situation of women.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

12. “We do have a solid and comprehensive normative framework in our hands; resolution 2122 (2013), adopted today, further consolidates it. We should now focus on its implementation, which is key to overcoming operational gaps and challenges, and to delivering on our promise of peace and security for women, who are the most vulnerable group in armed conflicts. In conflicts, violence against women is widely used as an instrument of war. Urgent steps must be taken to stop gender-based and sexual violence and end impunity for perpetrators of sexual crimes. Pakistan fully supports the objectives of the agenda on women and peace and security. We have played an important role in advancing those goals as a major participant in United Nations peacekeeping operations.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

13. “We welcome the convening of this debate under your auspices, Mr. President. We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his insightful briefing and for his strong leadership in advancing the agenda on women and peace and security. Pakistan welcomes the statements made this morning by Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the Executive Director of UN Women, and by Ms. Navanethem Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. We also appreciate the important civil-society perspective shared with us by Ms. Brigitte Balipou. Appreciable progress has been made over the years in promoting the agenda on women and peace and security, but much remains to be done to fully translate the objectives of resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent decisions of the Council into more tangible results on the ground.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

14. “Pakistan's own stability and prosperity depend on peace and security in Afghanistan. This shared destiny drives our relationship with Kabul. We are endeavouring to strengthen bilateral cooperation in all spheres, including the economic, political, military and intelligence fields. We assure the Government and people of Afghanistan of our continued commitment to a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan. As our Afghan brothers and sisters move towards a bright future, they will always find us to be steadfast partners by their side. Keeping faith in each other and a common future remains our best hope.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

15. “The continued support of the United Nations system and the international community is crucial in that regard. Drug money plays a major role in financing extremism and terrorism. The Secretary-General's report states that Afghanistan accounted for 74 per cent of the world's illicit opium production in 2012. We are trying to develop a regional approach to tackle that problem. We participated in meetings of the Triangular Initiative in Kabul last month. Pakistan organized a regional ministerial conference on counter-narcotics last year, attended by high-level representatives of 13 countries. We are working to establish a regional contact group on counter-narcotics. We believe that UNAMA should support the activities of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to counter the menace of narcotics production and trafficking.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

16. “The international community must not abandon Afghanistan once again. Pledges and commitments of assistance to Afghanistan must be honoured even as progress is being reviewed under the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework. Pakistan for its part, notwithstanding its limited resources, has been extending support through contributions, primarily to education, health and infrastructure projects, worth $330 million. During the visit of President Karzai, we also reiterated our commitment to helping Afghanistan on energy and infrastructure projects. Our decision to extend the legal authorization of Afghan refugees in Pakistan until 31 December 2015 is another manifestation of our continued to commitment to supporting our Afghan brothers and sisters in distress. Early, honourable and voluntary return of refugees must continue.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

17. “The Secretary-General, in his visit to Pakistan last month, called attention to the adverse consequences of the use of armed drones. Drone strikes infringe upon our sovereignty, violate international law, including international human rights and humanitarian law, cause civilian casualties and are detrimental to the combined efforts to fight terrorism. We call for the cessation of drone strikes. Urgent and intense dialogue can help resolve this issue. We agree with the Secretary-General's observation that representative institutions are the foundation of stable transition processes. In that context, the 2014 elections will guarantee internal and international legitimacy. While we wish the Afghan people success in their security and political transitions, Afghanistan's economy should not be emaciated.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

18. “Dialogue is indispensable. The Afghan Government, Taliban and other Afghan political forces must continue to explore ways to find a formula for Afghan reconciliation. We are glad to hear from the Secretary-General that Afghan security forces have demonstrated increased capabilities and determination in assuming security responsibilities. Filling gaps and addressing deficiencies, we understand, are priorities for the Afghan Government. It is also important that organized crime, narcotics trafficking and illicit arms proliferation be stopped. We need more aggressive policing surveillance ofthe border. That would help stop the shelling across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Terrorists and militants from both sides are pushing Pakistan and Afghanistan towards escalation. We must not allow them to manipulate the two countries.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

19. “At the request of the Afghan Government and the Afghan High Peace Council, we have released another batch of seven Taliban detainees and announced the release of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, in addition to the earlier release of 26 other detainees. We are doing this to facilitate the Afghan reconciliation process. Progress in the peace process can be attained only if all stakeholders share the goal of reconciliation. We need to pursue that goal together, with unity of purpose. Pakistan's military and civilian personnel have made unprecedented sacrifices to foster peace in the region. Those sacrifices must not go to waste. It will mean success for all of us, when the people of Afghanistan succeed. It is regrettable that the initiative for dialogue through the Taliban Office in Doha sputtered, but we must not lose hope.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

20. “We are also thankful to the Secretary-General for his positive evaluation of the discussion between Prime Minister Sharif and President Karzai last month and his own supportive statements during his visit to Pakistan in mid-August. Strong bilateral ties, especially trade and economic partnerships, are important for our two countries. Productive engagement between Pakistan and Afghanistan would reinforce connectivity and regional economic cooperation. We will continue to work on trade, energy and communication links through transnational initiatives. In that context, communication, power and rail projects are extremely important. There is movement on other fronts, too.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

21. “We also said clearly and emphatically that we had no favourites and we would not interfere in the internal affairs of Afghanistan. President Karzai warmly reciprocated the Prime Minister's sentiments and said that his Government's engagement with Pakistan would help consolidate the ties between our two countries. President Karzai visited Pakistan in late August. On that occasion, while sharing his vision for a peaceful and prosperous neighbourhood, Prime Minister Sharif said that the people of Pakistan and Afghanistan were bound by unbreakable ties of kinship, faith and history. That vision is a legacy of Prime Minister Sharif's sincere attempts to promote peace in Afghanistan during his first term in office, which contributed to the formation of a broad-based Government in Afghanistan in 1992.”

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22. “We are also pleased to hear Ambassador Zahir Tanin, who has shared with us the Government of Afghanistan's perspective and the challenges it is facing. His remarks today are inspiring and forward- looking. We congratulate the people of Afghanistan on winning the South Asian Football Federation match. We appreciate Ambassador Tanin's message to the Council. Afghanistan and Pakistan will work towards enhanced cooperation. Recently, there has been renewed momentum in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations. Shortly after assuming office, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sent his Adviser on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sartaj Aziz, to Kabul on 21 July to convey our sincere hope of further deepening and broadening our bilateral relations. He underscored that a peaceful, stable and united Afghanistan was in the vital interests ofPakistan.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

23. “We thank Special Representative Jan Kubis for his comprehensive briefing. His dynamic leadership and the presence and effective role of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) contribute to the stabilization in Afghanistan. As we look ahead, the United Nations is likely to play an even greater role in consolidating the gains made in the past decade in Afghanistan and assisting it in negotiating political and security transitions. The latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2013/535) outlines the way forward. Earlier, Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson's visit to Afghanistan was extremely important in assessing the overall situation and extending United Nations help to the people of Afghanistan in fulfiling their aspirations towards peace, justice and development.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

24. “We particularly appreciate its mediation and facilitation efforts in northern Kosovo. Recognition of Kosovo as a State is a key question. One hundred United Nations States Members have already done so. Pakistan recognized Kosovo late last year. The most important step towards normalization and reconciliation will be formal inter- State communication between Serbia and Kosovo. That is a difficult step and we know the sensitivities involved, but it would ensure full rapprochement. We wish Prime Ministers Thaci and Dacic' success in the difficult road ahead. We are confident that their commitment and dedication, and the dedication of the people of the two countries, will ensure sustainable harmony and peace.”

    2013-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7026 (2013) · source

25. “It is important that the local Kosovo Serbs see themselves as stakeholders in the process. Outreach efforts by the leadership of Serbia to northern Kosovo Serbs are important. Leaders on both sides should continue to work together to build support for the implementation of the agreement among their communities and constituencies. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2013/444) notes that the overall security situation in Kosovo has remained generally calm and that there has been a decline in incidents affecting the minority communities. That is good news and may well be early evidence of a peace dividend for the region. The United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, under the leadership of Special Representative Zarif, continues to play a critical role in the stabilization of Kosovo.”

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26. “We see the role of the United Nations as an enabler, facilitator and impartial arbiter. The Kosovo Assembly's ratification of the normalization agreement and approval of the amnesty law will definitely help promote reconciliation. Amendments to the laws on local self-government, the rights of communities and the budget would help the implementation of the Belgrade-Pristina agreements. In the interest of peace and the progress of future generations, all sides must reciprocate the spirit of accommodation. The Kosovo Serb leadership should participate in the management team to guide the implementation of the 19 April agreement and the creation of the future municipalities. Those efforts should be supplemented by Pristina's outreach and assurances to the local population.”

    2013-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7026 (2013) · source

27. “Both sides have voiced complaints today, but they also demonstrate the commitment to forge ahead against difficult odds. There are strong indications that the current process could pave the way for the two countries to live side by side as peaceful neighbours. In that regard, we would especially like to express appreciation for the pivotal mediation role played by the European Union and High Representative Catherine Ashton. The decisions of the European Council in June to open accession negotiations with Serbia and stabilization and association agreement negotiations with Kosovo are welcome developments. Both Pakistan and the United Nations believe the European Union remains an indispensable catalyst for the process of normalizing relations between Serbia and Kosovo.”

    2013-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7026 (2013) · source

28. “We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Farid Zarif, for his briefing this morning. We also thank Foreign Ministers Ivan Mrkie and Enver Hoxhaj for their statements. We admire the courage and foresight of the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo and their commitment to working for peace in the region. The situation is complex, historical legacies are rife with mistrust and suspicion and expectations are mismatched. And yet the two sides choose to opt for dialogue, mediation and the implementation of the agreements they have concluded. We agree that the problems that have plagued the region will not vanish overnight. That is why we still need diplomacy and continued investment in the efforts aimed at reconciliation. Progress is being made in the follow-up to the normalization agreement and implementation plan.”

    2013-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7026 (2013) · source

29. “It should not lead to the reversal of gains made in the country; there should be a gradual and orderly transfer of responsibilities. Pakistan has been a participant in United Nations peacekeeping missions in Haiti since 1993. Presently, one formed police unit from Pakistan comprising 140 personnel is serving in the country. Pakistan supports the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Haiti. We remain a sincere partner of the people of the country in their quest for peace, security, stability and progress.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

30. “It is therefore imperative for the international community to continue to provide funds and expertise to the country for humanitarian purposes. All indicators suggest that Haiti is moving towards political stability and economic development. The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti is a success story. The reconfiguration of MINUSTAH is under way. That process must continue. We hope that, through consultations, the Council will be able to find a plan for contributing to Haiti's stability as it presses ahead with its plans to scale down United Nations assistance by 2016. A word of caution, however - since 2004, MINUSTAH has done a commendable job in the stabilization of Haiti. The reconfiguration or drawdown of MINUSTAH must therefore be carefully planned.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

31. “Objectives and benchmarks in development plans for the Haitian National Police presented by MINUSTAH and the Haitian National Police itself must be met to support a professional, reliable and accountable police force. With regard to rule-of-law institutions, two issues are most important. Haiti's international partners should do all they can to build the capacities of those institutions. For its part, the Haitian Government should guarantee the independence of the National Police, the Superior Council of the Judiciary and the Anti-Corruption Unit. The goals of eradication of cholera, food security and preparedness for natural disasters must continue to be pursued vigorously. We urge greater coordination and cohesion among different actors engaged in humanitarian work. Donor fatigue can result from protracted crises like the one in Haiti.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

32. “The Haitian Government and the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) should continue to work together to achieve stabilization benchmarks. The Haitian Government needs to allocate more funds to the Electoral Council and National Police to ensure that they stand on their feet and that their performance is optimal. At the same time, the Haitian Government's requirements to overcome capacity impediments and the management of the electoral process must be recognized and met by international assistance. Haiti needs a strong security sector. Steps taken by Haitian authorities to reinvigorate police recruitment and training are encouraging.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

33. “The performance of the National Police has improved. There has been a decrease in civil unrest and major crimes. The resettlement of people displaced by the 2010 earthquake has been moving apace. President Martelly's assumption of the Chair of the Caribbean Community gives Haiti a new stature in the region. As pointed out by the Secretary-General, some remaining serious problems could imperil the progress made so far. The differences between the executive and the Parliament should be resolved expeditiously to reach consensus to hold partial senatorial, municipal and local elections. Delay in those elections will have a negative impact on the next set of elections in 2014, undermine the ongoing democratic process and adversely affect economic goals.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

34. “Challenges persist, but the resolve of the Haitian people to build their country is stronger. Haiti has reached important milestones. It is on the road to political stability and economic progress. The consolidation plan seems to be on track, by and large. President Martelly's outreach for foreign investment in support ofjob creation and socioeconomic development has led to new economic partnerships and opportunities. The implementation of projects for the construction of roads, schools, clinics, agricultural production and reforestation will give a much needed boost to the economy. There is progress in other areas, too. The Government's focus on national solidarity and institution-building, especially the establishment of the transitional Electoral Council, are positive signals for the Haitian people and the Council.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

35. “We thank you, Sir, for presiding over this meeting of the Security Council. We welcome Special Representative of the Secretary- General Sandra Honore and thank her for her insightful briefing. We also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2013/493), which gives concrete recommendations for the way forward. Peace and progress in Haiti are shared objectives of the Haitian people, the Security Council and the international community. There has been an impressive turnaround. The brave and resilient people of Haiti have made important strides towards stability, growth and development. The devastating earthquake in 2010 and Hurricane Sandy reversed the gains achieved over many years. But today we see a new Haiti emerging from those tragedies.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

36. “The cause of the protection of civilians is best served by preventing the outbreak of armed conflicts, addressing the root causes and by pursuing the peaceful settlement of disputes and conflict resolution. That approach leads towards sustainable peace. Finally, the ceremony held today to remember those who have laid down their lives in the service of peace has reminded us that new and more effective measures should be taken to ensure the safety and security ofUnited Nations personnel, peacekeepers and humanitarian actors.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

37. “All parties to conflict must remove obstacles to ensure the swift provision of legitimate humanitarian assistance to affected populations. The interaction between humanitarian actors and parties to armed conflict should conform to the principles of international humanitarian law, within the framework of host country agreements. The term "protection of civilians" should be used with the utmost precision, to avoid giving recognition or legitimacy to terrorist groups or criminal gangs. The clear distinction between the established norms on the protection of civilians and the evolving concept of the responsibility to protect should be maintained.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

38. “The protection of civilians, although part of many United Nations peacekeeping mandates, is the primary responsibility of States. Pakistan, as one of the top troop contributors, has proudly performed the task of protecting civilians in different parts of the world, including in existing missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Darfur, Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia. Based on our first-hand experience, we reiterate our demand that peacekeeping missions be given adequate resources and operational tools to implement their mandates, especially with regard to reporting and intelligence capabilities and the protection of women and children. Before concluding, I would like to make the following observations.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

39. “Special measures must be taken to protect vulnerable groups such as women, children, refugees and internally displaced persons. Protection must also be ensured for humanitarian actors, including medical professionals and associated personnel, journalists, students and teachers. The Security Council must continue to address the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict as a key priority. There should be no impunity and no exceptions. The Security Council and international tribunals have successfully addressed some of those concerns in a number of situations and has taken targeted measures against violators. Because of its proven value, the Council should persevere in that approach in an objective, impartial and non-politicized manner.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

40. “There are obstacles to legitimate humanitarian access to affected populations. Accountability is weak and, in most cases, non-existent. Pakistan strongly condemns all attacks against civilians in situations of armed conflict, especially the use of gender-based Violence as a tactic of war. The principles of distinction and proportionality must be observed in all circumstances. We endorse the View of the Secretary-General that those principles also apply to the use of new technologies, including armed drones. We support High Commissioner for Human Rights Pillay's call today for clarifying the legal basis for armed drone strikes. We believe that such strikes Violate international humanitarian law, and therefore should be stopped. Negotiations in that regard must be intensified.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

41. “As we meet here today, wars and conflicts continue to unfold before our eyes, and the vast majority of their victims are civilians, who face random or targeted deaths, grievous injury and massive displacement. The Secretary-General has rightly pointed out that, despite established norms and laws, the abysmal state of the protection of civilians in armed conflict has changed little. It is imperative to translate normative standards into concrete actions on the ground. The Council has done its job in urging all parties to armed conflict to comply with their obligation to protect civilians and abide by international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law. Compliance with those laws is sporadic at best, or entirely lacking. Defiance of international humanitarian law is rampant.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

42. “Madam President, we deeply appreciate that you are presiding over the Council meeting today. We thank Argentina for organizing this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. This third debate on the subject in the Council this year underlines the overarching importance of the subject. We are also grateful for the very insightful briefings given today by the Secretary-General, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Director for International Law and Cooperation of the International Committee of the Red Cross. The concise concept note circulated by Ambassador Perceval and her team (S/2013/447, annex) identifies priority issues of compliance, access and accountability and guides our discussion today.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

43. “Finally, for sustainable peace, the humanitarian role and competencies of regional organizations should be strengthened. We fully endorse the comprehensive presidential statement (S/PRST/2013/l2) finalized under your presidency, Madam President. We also commend your Mission for preparing a very well-structured concept note (S/2013/446, annex).”

    2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source

44. “The United Nations has launched robust peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Intervention Brigade must succeed despite the challenges of the terrain, the presence of multiple rebel groups and doctrinal issues, as its performance will have an impact on similar missions and situations and on the conceptual evolution of modern peacekeeping. The latent issues between the Security Council and regional organizations should be addressed by promoting complementarity. The widely recognized principles of consultation, the primacy of the United Nations, the effective division of labour and consistency of approach should be fully respected. Those are indeed the broad parameters for the evolving interpretations of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source

45. “The United Nations and its partners should continue to address funding and capacity gaps to strengthen the African Union's ability to prevent conflicts under the umbrella of the 10-year capacity-building programme for the African Union. We applaud the European Union for supporting peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities in Africa by providing substantial funding for United Nations- mandated African Union peace-support operations. We encourage other regional organizations that have the capacity to do so to follow the example of the European Union. Regional organizations should step up their endeavours to fight transnational crimes such as terrorism, drug trafficking, the proliferation of weapons and piracy. The success of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel depends upon interregional cooperation to combat those threats.”

    2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source

46. “Regional organizations should use their full potential to dissuade parties from relying on arms to settle their disputes, and encourage them to use peaceful means. We call on the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Gulf Cooperation Council to use their extensive links and clout to persuade all sides in Syria to attend the "Geneva II" conference. As we all know, African issues constitute the bulk of the agenda of the Security Council. Cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union is an important pivot for the maintenance of international peace and security on the African continent.”

    2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source

47. “That knowledge often gives them a comparative advantage in preventing and resolving conflicts. In many cases, they have enormous influence over the parties to a dispute, which tend to place greater trust in regional organizations. A lot more can be done to consolidate partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations. Every regional organization has a unique historical background, distinct objectives and diverse membership. In formulating strategies for cooperation, the specific characteristics and capacities of each organization should be taken into account. Regional organizations help the Council to avert impending crises by sharing information on a real-time basis. The United Nations should therefore support the early-warning capacity- building of the relevant regional organizations.”

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48. “The United Nations has supported the African Union Mission in Somalia with core deployment, rotations and operational and budgetary support. It has also supported the International Security Assistance Force under the framework of a United Nations mandate, as well as the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. The cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations requires a dynamic strategy to address the deficits in troops, equipment and military expertise, as well as predictable and sustainable funding. It also demands close oversight by the Security Council and the harmonization of the approaches of regional organizations and the United Nations. Regional organizations have unique perspectives and deeper understandings of local conflicts and cultural norms.”

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49. “Under the leadership of the Secretary-General, the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Great Lakes and the Region was concluded. The Framework, which is supported by 11 countries and four guarantors - the United Nations, the African Union, the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region and the Southern African Development Community - should usher in peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbourhood. Similarly, the effective cooperation among the United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States and Economic Community of Central African States has contributed to the stabilization of the situations in Mali and the Central African Republic.”

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50. “We listened attentively to the presentations made on behalf of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, the African Union (AU), the Union of South American Nations and the League ofArab States. We also appreciate the participation of the ministers taking part in today's debate. It is evident from the briefings this morning that the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations are cooperating more closely than ever before to maintain international peace and security and to prevent, manage and resolve crises. The partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations reinforce collective security, but they also present new problems. The past year has been good for partnerships.”

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