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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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“We are honoured that the President of the Argentine Republic has presided over this special meeting of the Security Council. We congratulate Argentina on its assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of August, and we appreciate the valuable work being done by Ambassador Maria Cristina Perceval and her team in leading the Council this month. We commend the United States for its effective presidency of the Council last month. We warmly welcome to the Council Chamber the new United States Permanent Representative, Ms. Samantha Power, and we look forward to working with her. We thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing on this important subject.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“However, a reference to joint statements, including those of 23 May and July 2008, was deleted. That constrained us to abstain in the voting on the draft resolution. Our abstention is without prejudice to our support for the extension of UNFICYP's mandate and the early commencement of negotiations. We support the essential objectives of the resolution.”
2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7014 (2013) · source
“We thank the United Kingdom for preparing resolution 2114 (2013) on the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) and for steering its delicate negotiating process. Pakistan welcomes the first interaction between the leaders of the two sides in Cyprus in May this year and the prospects of the commencement of the negotiating process later this year. Pakistan supports Cyprus-led and Cyprus-owned negotiations. We hope that both parties will direct their efforts towards 3 results- oriented process leading to a durable settlement. We support the efforts of the Security Council and the good offices mission. As for the resolution just adopted, we had made a number of suggestions to ensure a fair balance in the draft. Some suggestions were taken on board, and we deeply appreciate that.”
2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7014 (2013) · source
“The recommendations of technical assessment missions and military capability studies, which are based on threat perceptions, security situations and future mission requirements, should be given due weight in Security Council decisions. Cote d'Ivoire is entering an important phase of its stabilization as the country approaches presidential elections in 2015. That requires a cautious approach and careful planning in order to avoid any setbacks or reversals of the gains that have been made. Adopting an accelerated military drawdown may send the wrong signal to those who are planning to undermine the stability of Cote d'Ivoire. I underscore Pakistan's continuing commitment to contributing to peace and stability in C6te d'Ivoire.”
2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7012 (2013) · source
“The overall security situation in Cote d'Ivoire, particularly along the border with Liberia - a situation that poses a threat to both countries - is also highlighted. A technical assessment mission led by the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations visited C6te d'Ivoire in February to evaluate the need for adjustments in the structure and strength of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI). In the light of the persistent challenges and threats identified by the mission, the Secretary-General has recommended the progressive reduction of two additional battalions by May 2015. We are a little concerned about the accelerated pace of the drawdown of the military component of UNOCI.”
2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7012 (2013) · source
“Pakistan fully supports the efforts of the United Nations to achieve peace and stability in Cote d'Ivoire. We have been a major contributor to the United Nations operations in Cote d'Ivoire since 2004. While the report of the Secretary-General (S/2013/377) notes Cote d'Ivoire's continuing progress on the path to peace, it also underscores the significant threats that still remain. Those include deep political divisions; the presence of networks associated with the former regime whose aim is to destabilize the Government; mercenaries and former combatants along the border with Liberia; weapons proliferation; and slow progress with reconciliation, as well as with disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and security sector reform.”
2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7012 (2013) · source
“Many of our soldiers have laid down their lives on the soil of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Our peacekeepers will continue to protect civilians and to implement MONUSCO's mandate. We hope that there will be a new dawn for the people of the Great Lakes region. This century is Africa's century. As Africa moves towards robust economic growth and attains political clout, the Great Lakes region should not be held back by strife and conflict. The illicit exploitation ofminerals should stop. The rich resources of the region should now be harnessed for the benefit of its people. The countries of the region should assume their rightful place in Africa and the comity of nations. The Great Lakes region should become an ark of stability and prosperity in the continent. The United Nations should succeed in its mission.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“The responsibility for the maintenance of peace and security in the eastern part ofthe Democratic Republic of the Congo should be gradually transferred to its armed forces and police. The Democratic Republic of the Congo should expand security sector reform, consolidate State authority and work towards national reconciliation. Pakistan is strongly committed to the goals ofpeace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region. Pakistani peacekeepers in MONUSCO have played an important role in restoring and bolstering stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They have carried out daring operations against armed groups, contributed to the training and capacity-building of the Congolese national security forces and worked on community welfare projects.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“It is important that regional partners and the neighbours of the Democratic Republic of the Congo be fully on board and that they implement the Framework in good faith. It is also critical that all countries respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighbouring States. Credible and verifiable measures should be taken to disarm, disband and demobilize groups that defy the writ of the State. Allegations can be investigated and truths established. Realistic and time-bound benchmarks should be developed to monitor the progress in the implementation of the Framework. We welcome the initial steps taken by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to implement the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework and to establish the national oversight mechanism.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“The Intervention Brigade under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is being deployed. It must succeed. The Brigade is one of the tools in the overall strategy to act as a deterrent. It is not meant to be a substitute for the Congolese army, nor a panacea for the problems in the eastern part of the country. As resolution 2098 (2013) underlines, ultimately, a well-trained and adequately equipped rapid-reaction force within the Congolese army will take over responsibilities from the Brigade. MONUSCO remains a cornerstone of the new strategy. We all know that the process of implementing the Framework is not going to be easy.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“That is a big-picture approach. The big picture requires that countries in the region build a strong nexus between peace and development. There can be no development without peace in the region. Regional economic integration should replace the toxic legacy of pogroms and the reign of terror imposed by militias and armed groups. The Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework holds out the promise to deliver peace. Special Envoy Robinson has testified that some progress is being made. We should maintain the momentum generated by positive developments. The big picture dictates that killings must end, violations of international, human and humanitarian laws - such as executions, sexual violence and forced recruitment - must cease. Impunity should not be condoned. Perpetrators should be held accountable.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“We would like to thank Secretary of State John Kerry for having presided earlier over this special meeting ofthe Security Council. The initiative of the United States gives fresh impetus to the quest for peace and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbourhood. Today's debate brings together the Secretary-General, the President of the World Bank, Special Envoy Mary Robinson and leaders of the region. This is synergy in action. We pay special tribute to the Secretary-General, who, despite heavy odds and some setbacks, assembled the leaders of 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 - in the common cause of peace and stability in the Great Lakes Region.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“A meltdown in Syria will fracture the entire region. Pakistan believes that all hurdles to the Geneva conference should be removed as soon as possible. All countries with interest and influence, including those in the region, should participate in the talks for a viable and enduring peace. We welcome the Secretary-General's call for a ceasefire during Ramadan. It has not been heeded, but it still has a symbolic value. We also welcome the visit to Damascus this week of the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Angela Kane, and the head of the United Nations mission to investigate allegations of the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic, Mr. Ake Sellstrom. We call on all sides to provide the team will full access in order to enable it to complete its task.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“As we meet in this Chamber, Syria is burning. The bloodshed continues. Guns are not going to win the war, and, as Mr. Brahimi said, arms will not make peace. The Council and the international community should take steps to stop arms supplies to all sides and bring the Syrian Government and opposition representatives to Geneva for talks that will lead to a political solution and national reconciliation. The dates for the Geneva conference have been slipping, from June to July and now to September, and even beyond, because each side wants to demonstrate military superiority before moving to the negotiating table. More arms will lead only to more bloodshed, not to peace. We believe that in this war there will be no victors, because Syrian is killing Syrian. The whole Syrian nation is suffering.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“It is therefore imperative that the Security Council, the Quartet and regional organizations support the peace process to give it broader ownership. We applaud the ambitious call made by Mr. Serry to achieve tangible progress by the next session of the General Assembly. On the eve of these negotiations, we reiterate that the only viable solution for the Palestine-Israel conflict is the creation of an independent, sustainable and contiguous State of Palestine based on the 1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace and security. Alternatives to this proposed solution are not likely to work. For peace in the region, Israel must vacate Lebanese lands and the Syrian Golan. The sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence of Lebanon must be respected.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Rumours and refutations continue to stalk the peace process. It is therefore important to salvage this initiative. But there is no cause for euphoria either. The road ahead is rough and rugged, and there is no panacea or shortcut. The agreement to resume talks is still being finalized, yet this first step is better than a complete hiatus. For success, the two sides should ensure a measured pace for engagement. Both sides should work towards an atmosphere conducive to negotiations. Easing the blockade on Gaza will be a huge confidence-building measure and also provide relief to the population. It became evident that without the intercession of a third influential party, the deadlock on talks would not have been broken.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“President Mahmoud Abbas has said that agreement on certain principles has led to the decision to resume talks. Prime Minister Netanyahu has characterized the resumption of the peace process as a vital strategic interest. The Middle East Quartet has called this a huge achievement. Both sides are inclined to take concrete steps and show some flexibility. We welcome the announcement about the release of Palestinian prisoners. There are two other core concerns: a halt to the construction of settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, and Israel's recognition of the pre-l967 borders and using them as a baseline for negotiations. The best way to give those talks a chance is to keep them away from the public glare to the extent possible. Critics and cynics are already predicting the failure of the renewed engagement.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“We thank Special Coordinator Robert Serry for his briefing. We have attentively listened to the statements of Palestine and Israel. After three years of stalemate, we have heard good news from the Middle East. Palestinians and Israelis will return to direct peace talks. What is more, the talks will start soon, and they will not be talks about talks but about the issues hampering the peace process. We congratulate United States Secretary of State John Kerry for his resolute statesmanship. Despite warnings of failure, Mr. Kerry persevered in his diplomacy and persuaded the two sides to resume negotiations. The parties cannot afford to procrastinate. The window for a two-State solution is narrow, one to two years. There is an urgency to press ahead with the peace process. Palestine and Israel have welcomed the resumption of talks.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Moving to a different mission entails change in dynamics, thus warranting application of different financial modalities. Thirdly, inter-mission cooperation is a contingency- based exercise, ideally restricted to infantry units and some enabling assets such as helicopters. Caution is therefore necessary in the transfer of engineering units and hospitals, which require more permanent measures. I have a question for General Iqbal Asi. What are the most difficult and in fact intractable challenges and difficulties in the area of inter-mission cooperation? I conclude my remarks by reiterating Pakistan's support to United Nations peacekeeping and to the noble cause upheld by the Blue Helmets all over the world.”
2013-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6987 (2013) · source
“Our internal processes for authorizing this movement were completed expeditiously. We did not delay the transfer of Pakistani troops despite serious logistical and operational constraints. Later events proved that reinforcement from UNMIL was critical to the success of UNOCI operations during the crisis of 2010-2011. Building on the insightful comments made by General Iqbal Assi, I will make three points on inter-mission cooperation. First, inter-mission cooperation is an ad hoc arrangement to make up for deficiencies in the wake of a crisis. It is not a long-term solution. Secondly, the question of the operational and administrative control of assets being transferred should be addressed up front. Each mission has its own dynamics that undergird the calculation of the costs of contingent-owned equipment.”
2013-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6987 (2013) · source
“In MONUSCO, we would particularly appreciate it the rules of engagement and concept of operation conformed to tasks identified in resolution 2098 (2013) for framework brigades and force intervention brigades. I request the Force Commander of MONUSCO to give us feedback about this arrangement and how it is working on the ground. As current Chair of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, we plan to hold a meeting on the use of modern technology in peacekeeping missions next month. Today's briefing by General Dos Santos Cruz has provided useful input for our meeting. We support the sharing of human and material resources between neighbouring missions on a case-by- case basis. In 2010, when the situation in cote d'Ivoire deteriorated, Pakistani troops from UNMIL proceeded to assist UNOCI.”
2013-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6987 (2013) · source
“First, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Security Council has authorized "targeted offensive operations...in a robust, highly mobile and versatile manner" (resolution 2098 (2013), 12 (b)) with the aim of neutralizing armed groups. Secondly, the use of unarmed, non-offensive, unmanned aerial vehicles has been authorized to support peacekeepers operating under the MONUSCO mandate. Both of those arrangements need to be monitored closely to ascertain their effectiveness. Positive and negative feedback, especially from Force Commanders, will help us with the refinement of the mandates and course correction. It will also enable us to address in inclusive inter-governmental settings some residual legal, operational, technical and financial questions.”
2013-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6987 (2013) · source
“Professionalism in peacekeeping ensures excellence in service delivery, as well as safety and security. In that context, pre-deployment training, including common and standardized training, is vital for all mission components. Different operational imperatives require scenario-based training and exercises during the course of active deployment. Such exercises are supplementary to pre-deployment training. The case for the in-mission assessment of pre-deployment training is therefore compelling. In Pakistan, we have developed peacekeeping training modules that form part of the curriculums for mandatory courses required in career progression. We are willing to share our training programmes and experiences with the Secretariat and the United Nations membership. In the recent past, two momentous decisions have been taken in peacekeeping.”
2013-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6987 (2013) · source
“The safety and security of peacekeepers and strengthened field security coverage are of paramount importance. Safety and security are the shared responsibility of this Council, the Secretariat, host countries, troop-contributing countries, police-contributing countries and the Special Committee on Peacekeeping. For the past 53 years, Pakistan has been one of the largest troop contributors. Pakistan's participation in diverse peacekeeping missions is an affirmation of our abiding faith in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The briefings by the three Generals today demonstrate that United Nations-led peacekeeping controls violent conflicts, stabilizes post-conflict fragility, catalyses internal political processes and engages in peacebuilding. Peacekeeping has evolved with the changing nature of conflicts.”
2013-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6987 (2013) · source
“We thank the Force Commanders of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) - General Ngondi, General Dos Santos Cruz and General Iqbal Asi - for their briefings to the Council. The operational and logistical details shared by them today give us a glimpse into the realities on the ground and the challenges faced by peacekeepers. We pay tribute to the 111,000 brave men and women in various peacekeeping missions for their dedication and courage, as well as for their professionalism and service. Today, we also remember all military, police and civilian peacekeepers who have laid down their lives in United Nations peacekeeping.”
2013-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6987 (2013) · source
“Pakistani women peacekeepers have served as police officers, doctors and nurses in missions in Asia, Africa and the Balkans. We have made gender sensitization a mandatory part of the training of our peacekeepers. To conclude, I emphasize that we should also devote energies to addressing the root causes of conflicts. While the Council takes punitive measures against perpetrators, its efforts are strengthened by the voice of the global citizens who help us nurture a culture of zero tolerance of unconscionable acts of sexual violence. In this context, the perspective of Ms. Jane Adong Anywar of NGO Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice is important and directly relevant to our work.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“It is important that measures against sexual violence be made an integral part of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and security sector reform processes. Before these exercises are started, mechanisms should be put in place for women's protection. More women should sit at the table where decisions are made on peace and ceasefire accords, peacekeeping, stabilization and reconstruction. As the French Minister said so aptly, women should be stakeholders, not subjects. It is imperative to mainstream a gender perspective into peacekeeping operations. As one of the largest troop-contributing countries, Pakistan can testify that the appointment of gender advisers in the field has been very useful. Adequate resources should be allocated for that purpose.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Resolution 2106 (21303), adopted today, will have an impact on implementation as it translates the Secretary-General's recommendations into concrete decisions. The Security Council, by today's resolution, calls for targeted sanctions against perpetrators. It equips different bodies and entities with tools to oppose impunity, empowers women to seek redress, strengthens international political response and fosters national ownership. The Council's call for the immediate cessation of acts of sexual violence and implementation of time-bound commitments should be heeded by all parties to armed conflicts. Those calls are not abstract. They should resonate to real life situations in the Syria Arab Republic, Guinea-Bissau, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic and other armed conflicts.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Sexual violence in armed conflicts is used to force the displacement of populations, illegally acquire natural resources, eliminate political opponents and punish ethnic and religious groups. Security Council resolutions over the years have established that systematic sexual violence, used as an instrument of war, is a grave threat to international peace and security. By now, we have developed a strong normative and institutional framework to fight that scourge. The erroneous thesis that sexual violence in armed conflict is a cultural phenomenon has been rejected. Yet, we know that the implementation of decisions has been slow and monitoring indifferent. Those who commit, command and condone sexual Violence still, by and large, act with impunity.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“We especially applaud the leadership role of the United States in the Security Council on women, peace and security. We thank the United States delegation for working skilfully and inclusively to forge consensus on resolution 2106 (2013), adopted today. As the briefers have substantiated once again today, the vile crime of sexual violence in armed conflict is a growing phenomenon. Women, girls, men and boys are all targeted, but women bear the brunt of sexual atrocities in wars and armed conflicts. They are harassed, molested, raped, maimed and disabled. Other forms of violence - sexual slavery, commercial sexual exploitation, forced pregnancies and enforced sterilization - are rampant. Such violence assaults human dignity, ruins the lives of survivors and their families, and subjects communities and societies to torture and trauma.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“We thank the United Kingdom Secretary of State of Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Mr. Hague, for presiding over today's debate and the Ministers of Guatemala, France and Morocco for their statements. We deeply appreciate the Secretary-General's special briefing today, his leadership on combating sexual violence in armed conflict and his recent visits to meet the victims of sexual Violence. Special Representative Zainab Bangura has, in a short span of time, injected a sense of urgency for intensified action. We pay a tribute to her for her passion and hard work. Ms. Angelina Jolie's personal commitment and strong advocacy of women's rights have produced results. The United Kingdom delegation's succinct concept note (S/2013/335, annex) has guided our preparations for this debate.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“We wish the people of Afghanistan success as they negotiate wrenching but momentous political, security and economic transitions. We should work to avert an economic vacuum after the withdrawal of international forces. Donors must fulfil their pledges in accordance with the Mutual Accountability Framework. Finally, Pakistan supports the role of the United Nations in Afghanistan. The United Nations should prepare itself to play an even more significant role after 2014 in promoting institution-building, economic self-sufficiency, peace and reconciliation, counter- narcotics efforts and the rehabilitation of refugees. In that context, the good offices and political outreach of the United Nations are critical.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“Pakistan welcomed the opening of a Taliban office in Doha and the announcement of talks between the United States, the Taliban and the Afghan Government. After several initiatives, this was surely a flicker of hope for peace in Afghanistan. Subsequently, problems arose. We hope that in the greater interests of Afghanistan, misgivings can be removed and tensions defused. This is a time for diplomacy and statesmanship. A compromise must be explored to move forward. We have urged an early end to the war. The conflict in Afghanistan can be resolved only through a negotiated settlement. Pakistan has released a number of Taliban prisoners in good faith and after giving prior intimation to the Afghan authorities. We hope that this measure will facilitate the peace process.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“Bilateral channels, including military and intelligence contacts, to resolve issues relating to the border posts should be made more effective and any misunderstandings addressed through real-time communication and dialogue. We assure the Secretary-General that Pakistan is doing its utmost to build trust and prevent confrontation. We agree with him that enflamed public sentiment is not at all helpful. Two days ago, three very significant developments took place. Afghan security forces formally took over security leadership, the Taliban opened an office in Doha and announced their readiness to negotiate. We congratulate the Government and people of Afghanistan on the transfer of security responsibility to the Afghan forces.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“Stability in Afghanistan will also usher in a new era of cooperation and connectivity in the region. We must build political trust. The joint commission chaired by Pakistan's Prime Minister and the President of Afghanistan is the best forum for pursuing this objective. The tripartite commission comprising Pakistan, Afghanistan and the International Security Assistance Force met earlier this month Rawalpindi to discuss border controls and coordination along the international border. The stability and sanctity of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border is a shared responsibility. The robust deployment of Pakistani troops on our side is meant to interdict terrorist and criminals. For optimum results, this must be matched from the other side.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“I have not rebutted Ambassador Tanin's argument as a tit-for-tat response or to settle scores; I have said what I have to highlight that terrorists operate on both sides of the porous border. Many attacks against Pakistan are planned on Afghanistan's soil. That is why we need more aggressive policing and surveillance of the border. This would also help to stop the shelling. We must not allow terrorists to manipulate and divide the people of Afghanistan and Pakistan. This kind of contentious polemic is disingenuous as Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to communicate through multiple political and military channels to address all bilateral issues. Pakistan's own stability and prosperity depend on peace and security in Afghanistan. This sense of shared destiny drives our ties with Afghanistan.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“We respect Afghanistan's sovereignty and support its Government's efforts to uphold it. I reject most emphatically - root, trunk and branch - Ambassador Tanin's argument that terrorist sanctuaries exist in Pakistan and that some elements continue to use terrorism as an instrument of foreign policy. That is not true, and he knows it. This is not good diplomacy. By using such arguments, he casts aspersions on our sincerity. In Pakistan, we operate not as elements but as a whole, as a State. All institutions of the State are in consensus that terrorism is a threat to both Pakistan and Afghanistan, and therefore both countries should work together to eliminate this scourge.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“Peace and stability in Afghanistan are a key constituent of Pakistan's foreign policy, which is supported by all State institutions. The success of that policy requires reciprocity, trust and good will. We thank the United States Government for acknowledging publically Pakistan's genuine and constructive support for the Afghan peace process. Over the past 10 years, the people of Afghanistan, Pakistan, the United States and other countries have paid a high price in blood and resources. All of those efforts and sacrifices should not have been in vain. The people of Afghanistan must succeed and we must succeed with them. I thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin for his statement that the Government of Afghanistan looks forward to working with the new Government in Pakistan. We will respond in full measure.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“We pay tribute to the United Nations Mission of Assistance in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for its important work under the dynamic leadership of Special Representative of the Secretary- General Jan Kubis. It needs the Council's continued support and greater resources. We have heard the perspective of the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Zahir Tanin. The people of Pakistan consider the people of Afghanistan their brothers and sisters. Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif has declared Pakistan's commitment to strengthening ties with Afghanistan covering the entire spectrum of political, economic, defence, educational and cultural relations. Pakistan's newly elected leadership has reiterated its resolve to fully support Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and national reconciliation processes.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“Reform of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme would also help. Fifthly, mining companies should be held accountable if they engage in illicit activities. The private sector, when entering into natural resource contracts, should ensure that the land ownership and other rights of local communities are fully respected. Finally, we should use the full potential of the Peacebuilding Commission in assisting transitions from natural resource conflicts and encourage such countries to work more closely with international financial institutions to build pressures for transparency.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“In our view, a strategic approach should include the following elements. First, the Security Council should devote more attention to natural resources in conflict situations. Secondly, the Council should target measures against those responsible for violating its embargoes and for illegally exploiting natural resources. Thirdly, more resources should be allocated to peacekeeping and to special political missions in order to assist affected countries in building their institutional and legal capacities. Fourthly, regional approaches are essential when there is a cross-border dimension of the illicit trade in resources. In that regard, the adoption of the African Mining Vision by the African Union in 2009 is an important step.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“Experts point out that Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia and the Democratic Republic of Congo suffer from their incapacity to effectively manage their immense natural wealth. Natural resources continue to be illegally exploited to finance militant activities, which reignites conflicts. We know that there is no panacea or shortcut for addressing the distortions created by the illegal or inefficient exploitation of natural resources. A coherent, strategic approach is needed. The United Nations is a natural partner for countries caught in conflict over natural resources. The Security Council's embargoes and sanctions, experts' advice and the capacity-building exercises undertaken by United Nations peacekeeping missions and other United Nations entities have helped to limit the menace. Its eradication will be a lengthy process.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“Historically, almost all countries have experienced conflicts triggered by natural resources, but today many resource-rich countries in Africa are convulsed by warfare. The Council's presidential statement on conflict in Africa adopted in April (S/PRST/2013/4) expressed concern at the role played by the illegal exploitation of natural resources in fuelling some past and current conflicts. In that regard, nature's bounty has become a cause of suffering in several countries. Elites profit from their land and fight for the spoils, but the people remain poor. The conflicts in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Cote d'lvoire, initially triggered by long- standing grievances, were aggravated and prolonged by illegal exploitation of natural resources.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“But in many other countries, regrettably, natural resources have become detrimental to economic development. In some instances, national and international elites exploit natural resources, and Government officials and mining corporate executives collude to siphon off exorbitant profits that rightfully belong to the people. It is true that extractive resources are not the only cause of conflict. Poverty, ethnic and religious strife and bad governance often exacerbate the tensions created by the mismanagement of natural resources. High dependency on extractive industries, combined with unsettled disputes, lead to competition and conflict over resources. Greater transparency enables citizens to hold Governments and corporations to account and ensure that the proceeds from extractive industries are used for the public good.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“We condemn the dastardly attacks on the United Nations compound in Mogadishu and convey our deepest condolences to the families of the victims in the Somali Government. We thank you for convening this open debate, Sir, and particularly for your concept paper (S/2013/334, annex), which clearly highlights the correlation between conflict and natural resources and outlines a practical strategy for mitigating the potential risks. We agree with the Council that effective and transparent management of a country's natural resources can be critical to preventing conflict. Natural resources, such as oil, gas, minerals and timber, are nature's bounty. In many countries the proceeds of extractive industries have brought economic prosperity and development.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“Every effort should be made to ensure that the information collected through the monitoring and reporting mechanism is accurate and verifiable. The Council should finalize objective and balanced listing and delisting criterial, in full consultation with Member States. The terms "armed attacks" and "armed groups" should be replaced by "terrorist attacks" and "terrorist groups" in cases where a clear determination has been made that the attacks were launched by terrorist outfits. There is no need for legal euphemisms in that context. Finally, I thank Under-Secretary-General Herve Ladsous, UNICEF Deputy Director Yoka Brandt and Save the Children Associate Vice-President Gregory Ramm for their statements. Their contributions have enriched our discussion in the Council.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“We want to strengthen the political consensus around that mandate to ensure better protection of the rights of children in situations of armed conflict. 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. We are encouraged by Ms. Zerrougui's outreach to Member States to understand and address their concerns in that regard. The draft presidential statement to be adopted today clearly recognizes the primary role of Government, which is to be supported and supplemented by the United Nations, in providing protection and relief to children affected by armed conflict. Before concluding, I would like to make the following suggestions.”
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“In his report (S/2013/245), the Secretary-General referres to an increasing number of child casualties incurred through the use of armed drones. He has also called for adherence to the principles of precaution, distinction and proportionality and for transparent and effective investigations when child casualties occur. For its part, Pakistan believes that the use of armed drones violates sovereignty, causes civilian casualties and puts communities at risk of reprisal attacks. Drone strikes radicalize disaffected communities and increase the number of terrorists. Urgent and intense negotiations are needed to address the issue of armed drones. Pakistan fully supports the mandate of the children- and-armed-conflict mechanism, including its reporting and monitoring procedures.”
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“Zerrougui pointed out this morning, the absence of clear front lines and identifiable opponents and the tactics used by terrorist groups make children vulnerable in conflict situations. Children have been used as suicide bombers and human shields. Schools continue to be attacked, which particularly affects girls' education. Persistent perpetrators of violence against children must be brought to justice through national judicial systems and, where applicable, the use of international justice arrangements. The draft presidential statement to be adopted today sends a strong signal: the Council condemns all violations of applicable international law impinging on children's rights. It demands that all parties to conflict immediately put an end to such practices and take special measures to protect children.”
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“The United Nations Charter's adage "to save succeeding generations" urges us to invest in children's future, which is in fact our future. We know that millions of children are trapped in wars and conflicts. They are killed, maimed, raped and subjected to sexual violence. They are recruited, abducted and detained, and are coerced into becoming part of armed conflicts. Some progress has been made to slow down this scourge, especially in developing norms and standards. Thousands of children have been demobilized, rehabilitated and reintegrated. Much more needs to be done to ensure compliance, fight impunity and protect children's rights in the face of new risks that come about as a result of the evolving nature of conflict. As Ms.”
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