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first: 2004-01-26
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“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina is extremely concerned at the crisis between Israel and Lebanon and at the serious events that have taken place in the Gaza Strip in recent weeks. Those two crises, as we see it, have the potential to destabilize the entire Middle East region. We therefore deem it essential for all parties involved to take urgent measures to put an end to the escalation of violence and to resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiation. Within that framework, we welcome the decision taken by the Secretary-General to send a team of three special envoys to the region to help find a solution to the present conflict. We believe that all parties must cooperate fully with Ambassadors Nambiar, Roed- Larsen and De Soto.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“We cannot fail to stress the necessity of avoiding any confrontation that could have destabilizing repercussions for the entire Middle East. Throughout this process, the international community and the Security Council have a significant role to play. We cannot and must not remain indifferent when confronted by the renewed cycle of violence, reprisals and revenge. In this difficult situation, we hope the Security Council will remain cohesive and that it will send a clear and unambiguous message to all parties, emphasizing that the only way to a solution to the Middle East conflict is through good-faith negotiations based upon the resolutions adopted by the Council, the Madrid terms of reference, earlier agreements and the principle of land for peace.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“Egeland for the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. Israel must take measures to prevent suffering among the Palestinian people, in particular by facilitating access for food, medical supplies and fuel. Similarly, measures must be taken to restore the supply of basic services such as electricity, on which the water supply and sanitation system for large parts of the population depend. At the regional level, we feel it is imperative to put an end to all acts of provocation, of which there are many. All countries in the region must contribute to resolve the crisis. They must refrain from taking measures that would increase tension and must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of their neighbours.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“It must withdraw its troops from that territory back to their positions before the beginning of the current military campaign. Similarly, we believe that all Israeli practices in contravention of international humanitarian law must cease, in particular those that violate the Fourth Geneva Convention. These include extrajudicial killings, destruction of infrastructure and housing and collective punishment. The detention of elected members of the Palestinian Legislative Council and other Palestinian Government officials is an additional cause of concern. For that reason, we call upon the Israeli Government to reconsider its decision, as it could have extremely negative repercussions - including for the Government and the people of Israel. We share the concern of the Secretary-General and of Mr.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“In addition to those measures that must be taken by the Palestinian side, let us not forget that the conditions set out by the Quartet remain in force and must be complied with by the Hamas-led Government. The Israeli Government also has significant obligations and responsibilities. Argentina is extremely concerned by the military operations being carried out in the Gaza Strip and by other Israeli activities that have affected the civilian population in the territory. The unilateral reoccupation of the Gaza Strip can only fuel tension and violence. I believe that, as we have seen since September 2000, there can be no military solution to the conflict. We therefore believe that Israel must take a series of urgent measures to put an end to the military operations in the populated areas of Gaza.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“We reiterate our appeal to the Palestinian Authority, immediately and without preconditions, to free him and hand him over, safe and sound, to the Israeli authorities. We also voice our concern at, and condemn, the abduction and killing of another Israeli citizen, in the West Bank, which occurred in the last few days. We believe those responsible for the death of innocent civilians should be brought to justice, as there can be no justification whatever for such acts. Similarly, I would like to reiterate that the Palestinian Authority must take every possible measure to put an end to Qassam rocket attacks on Israeli territory launched from Gaza, in particular those that target the town of Sderot.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Iwish at the outset to thank Ms. Angela Kane for the information she presented to the Council. We agree with her that we now face a grave crisis - not an ordinary crisis such as that to which, sadly, we are accustomed in the region. This meeting is occurring at a time when the security and humanitarian situation in the Middle East is deteriorating in an alarming manner. The events of recent days have the potential to destabilize the entire region. My country is extremely concerned by the situation and thus appeals to the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to take urgent measures to de-escalate the conflict in order to prevent a large-scale confrontation. The abduction of the Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit by extremist Palestinian groups is an unacceptable and provocative act.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“While we know the Council acts on behalf of all United Nations Members pursuant to Article 24 of the Charter, we must also be aware of the perceptions that exist outside of the Council - among Members, in national courts and in parliaments - that the Council has decided at times to act as a global judge and legislature. However, the Charter also states that the Council has duties and we must also take jus cogens into consideration. Therefore, we appeal to Council members to make every effort to achieve consensus in the review of the guidelines of the 1267 Committee and thus improve its legality and legitimacy. Political responsibility, common sense and the strengthening of international law should impel us to achieve those objectives. We are certain that we shall achieve them if we make the effort.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“As regards the Council's application of sanctions, we believe that the 1267 Committee may suggest a productive way of fulfilling the mandate issued by heads of State at the 2005 summit, in order to ensure that the procedures used for listing and delisting individuals and entities on the sanctions list, as well as for granting humanitarian exceptions, are clear and fair. As Chair of the Committee, my delegation has sought to maintain impartiality in the negotiations on reviewing the Committee guidelines, a process that has just begun. But we believe we must do our utmost to include and respect the basic elements and standards of due process. We need to arrive at a consensus and strike the proper balance between security and intelligence imperatives and respect for human rights.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“Thus, Argentina along with other Governments, is actively participating in the preparation of an international convention for the protection of all persons from enforced disappearance. Here, we urge all States Members of the Organization to adopt the draft convention during the first session of the Human Rights Council, which began this week in Geneva. Lastly, I would like to refer to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions committee, which is chaired by Argentina.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“For that reason, we urge all States that have not yet signed or ratified the Rome Statute to do so as early as possible. The international community wants an International Criminal Court with truly universal jurisdiction and competence. Combating impunity and promoting the rule of law should be a firm policy of the Security Council. Effective implementation of human rights reduces the conditions that lead to threats to, and violations of, international peace and security, which, as we all know, are for the most part intra-State conflicts. As a result of our painful historical experience, Argentineans know that justice may be secured only through knowledge of the truth, and that all flagrant human rights violations should be brought before the courts. Impunity cannot be tolerated.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“In recent months, the objectives for which the Court was created are beginning to be attained. We note, inter alia, the investigations under way, the transfer to The Hague of Thomas Lubanga and Charles Taylor, the arrest warrants issued for the leaders of the militia known as the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda and the endeavours to meet the objective of referral of the Darfur case. In that context, we urge the Sudanese authorities to cooperate fully with the Office of the Prosecutor of the Court so that the investigation may be carried out, while providing security for the witnesses. We encourage the Security Council to continue to cooperate with the Court to put an end to impunity, thereby continuing towards a universal system of justice which will prevent future crimes and will ensure that perpetrators do not go unpunished.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“To that end, we believe that it is most necessary that we receive the report that was requested at that time, and that a rule of law assistance unit be established within the Secretariat, as requested in the outcome document of last year's summit of heads of State and Government. At the institutional level, we must promptly and effectively create that unit vis-a-vis the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission. The link between peace and justice is essential and was the impulse behind the Council's creation of the international tribunals. We must continue to work together and to support politically and financially the international tribunals for the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda and Sierra Leone. Here, I wish again to emphasize Argentina's support for the work of the International Criminal Court.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“We believe that the global interest is part and parcel of each of the national interests that we defend, since the Security Council is the international institution entrusted with the greatest responsibility. We also believe that human rights law falls within that category of inalienable global values. Legitimacy, democracy and justice are values in the building and maintenance of peace that must guide the action of the Council in conflict management and post-conflict situations. We must continue effectively to apply the criteria and recommendations proposed by the Secretary-General in 2004.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“Argentina's history in recent times allows us to appreciate even more deeply the importance of democracy and the rule of law. The socio-economic and political crises that we have experienced, and which were resolved in accordance with the Constitution and the law, strengthened the attachment of Argentine society to those basic values of coexistence, which must be defended and preserved. The rule of law is a system in which the law treats all individuals equally. The Security Council's mandate under the United Nations Charter to secure international peace and security gives its action a key leading role in the formulation and application of the rules of international law.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): We would like at the outset to thank the Danish presidency of the Security Council for convening this open debate. We are honoured by the presence here today of Mr. Moeller, the Foreign Minister of Denmark. We also welcome the statement and the presence of Judge Rosalyn Higgins, President of the International Court of Justice. We learned a great deal from her briefing. Argentina believes that the International Court of Justice is our Organization's basic pillar of international law. Our country attaches the greatest importance to the affirmation of the rule of law as a requisite for achieving peace and security at the national level, and especially within the framework of the action of the Security Council.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“This political process must be fostered by real progress in the implementation of the eight standards. Standards implementation is also a requirement for realizing Kosovo's European perspective, and it must continue to be the core of the efforts during the process of status determination, and even after that process has been completed. We urge the Provisional Institutions to continue the vigorous implementation of the standards in order to fulfil the aim of laying the foundations of a multi-ethnic and democratic society in Kosovo, where all communities can live in dignity, security and democracy.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“We would also underline the actions taken that have allowed for the revitalization of the implementation process, and we urge the Government of Kosovo to deploy vigorous efforts in the key areas identified in the report, including the incorporation of Kosovo Serbs in the Provisional Institutions; the promotion of confidence and reconciliation between both communities; and ensuring that due attention is given to the security situation and the rule of law, bringing to justice those who are responsible for acts of violence. Argentina believes that there can be no prosperous or peaceful future for Kosovo without full respect for the diversity of its people. We think that it is necessary, and possible, to reach a sustainable solution for Kosovo with full implementation of the principle of territorial integrity.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“For the process to succeed, it is vital that the outcome - whatever it might be - should be the outcome of negotiations between the parties and not an international imposition. We are pleased also to note the progress detailed in Mr. Jessen-Petersen's report with regard to the implementation of standards, which is evidence of the commitment of the political leaders and of the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government of Kosovo to realizing the objectives set by the international community. We agree with the Special Representative that real progress regarding standards is a key factor in setting the pace of the political process aimed at determining the future status of Kosovo.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“We note also the presence of the Prime Minister of Kosovo in the Special Representative's delegation. We understand that currently there are two processes in Kosovo which are running in parallel. On the one hand, the process to determine the future status of Kosovo has moved forward. Despite the violence that has taken place, it is encouraging to note that direct talks between the parties have shown that there is a certain level of convergence on some concrete issues, though substantial differences still persist. It should also be pointed out that it is the parties themselves that are responsible for ensuring progress in those talks, of which the outcome should be a mutually beneficial agreement.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to join other members who spoke before me in expressing our gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Seren J essen-Petersen, for the comprehensive report he has given us on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) as well as on the developments that have taken place in the province. As Mr. Jessen-Petersen has recently announced that he will soon be leaving his post, we would like to commend him for his commitment to Kosovo and for the professionalism he has demonstrated in fulfilling his mandate. We would also like to thank the President of the Coordination Centre of the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo and Metohija, Ms. Sanda Raskovie-Ivie, for her statement.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“On the basis of the recommendations of the Secretary-General, and taking into account the preferences of the Government of Timor-Leste, my delegation will actively participate in the negotiations to be held in forthcoming weeks in order to establish the new United Nations presence in that country. In the meantime, we believe that UNOTIL's mandate should S/l'V.5457 be accorded a technical extension until the Secretariat can work out the details of the new operation. Likewise, we believe that the presence of international troops in the framework of current bilateral arrangements is necessary so as to maintain security in Timor-Leste until the new multilateral arrangements can be implemented.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“We believe that it is increasingly clear that the continued presence of international military and, above all, police troops will be essential in the months to come, in particular with respect to the general elections to be held in 2007. We expect to receive as soon as possible specific recommendations from the Secretary-General as to the specific format and composition of such a presence. Nevertheless, we should not rule out a priori the possibility of including military and police components in the mandate of the mission that is to replace the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL).”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“Other illegal bands and groups have exploited the situation in order to create chaos and confusion. As has been demonstrated, the proliferation of small arms in the country is an additional cause for concern. The serious incidents that took place in Timor- Leste have compelled us to reassess the overly optimistic prognosis we made a few months ago. In particular, we believe that the Secretariat's assessment with regard to Timor-Leste's future need for United Nations assistance should be reviewed, so as to ensure the consolidation of the progress achieved in that country since its independence and prevent those gains from being reversed.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“Within that framework, it will be important to take account of the results of the current investigations into the circumstances and the root causes of the recent acts of violence. We believe also that those responsible for such acts cannot go unpunished. My country recalls vividly the terrible events of 1999 and believes that no effort should be spared in order to put an end to the cycle of violence. In that regard, Argentina recognizes and welcomes all the efforts made by Australia, Portugal, New Zealand and Malaysia through the timely deployment of military and police troops. We welcome the statements made by those delegations at this meeting. We believe that the violence is not being perpetrated only by those persons who have been expelled from the armed forces.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“Through Ambassador Guterres, I should like once again to convey to the authorities in Dili the assurance that Argentina continues and will continue to support Timor-Leste in these difficult circumstances and that my country will take Timorese preferences duly into account when making a decision on a future presence of the United Nations. Let us recall that for more than four years now, Timor-Leste has been a sovereign country. We call on the people and the leadership of the country to resolve all of the existing differences through peaceful means, in the framework of democratic processes, with full respect for human rights. We believe that additional efforts should be made to achieve national reconciliation.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Ian Martin for his briefing on the current situation in Timor-Leste. We believe that the appointment of Mr. Martin to carry out that most delicate mission was most appropriate, given his in-depth knowledge of the situation in Timor-Leste and his excellent relations with most of the Timorese leaders. We also commend the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste on behalf of his Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ramos-Horta.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“I would therefore like to encourage the members of the Committee to continue to take a proactive and creative approach to our responsibilities. I would also like to repeat my invitation to Member States to benefit from the opportunity provided by resolution 1617 (2005) and to send representatives to the Committee to discuss in greater depth matters relating to sanctions. As stated by the Secretary- General in his recent report on a global counter- terrorism strategy, we can only combat the threat of terrorism successfully when we are unified and persistent in our efforts. Before I conclude, I would like publicly to thank the authorities of Qatar, Yemen and Saudi Arabia for their kindness to me and the members of the Committee and the Monitoring Team who visited those countries.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The Committee will also continue to discuss, in cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the 1540 Committee, how to enhance cooperation, including as regards Committee reports. The Committee has before it various issues of great complexity and urgency. The Committee's agenda also continues to grow, which has required it to revisit certain matters several times in order to ensure that there is no omission. As Chairman of the Committee, I would like to assure everyone here that I will spare no effort to intensify the work of the Committee in order to make as much progress as possible in our work. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the Committee's determination to make further progress in our work.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“For its part, the Committee should consider without delay the best way to assist States in their implementation efforts in cases when the identity of an individual is not certain due to the lack of sufficient identifying information on the list. Thirdly, the Committee will focus on completing its consideration of the recommendations contained in the fourth report of the Monitoring Team and will submit to the Security Council a report reflecting the Committee's position in that regard. Fourthly, the Committee will review the report expected from the Monitoring Team regarding the checklist referred to in annex II of resolution 1617 (2005). The checklist is a newly introduced tool to monitor adherence to sanctions on the part of States. Its effectiveness has not yet been ascertained.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“At the same time, the Committee would like to believe that the revised listing and delisting procedures will certainly benefit implementation measures taken by States. Secondly, with regard to further improving the quality of the list, the consolidated list plays a very important deterrent role, despite its current imperfections. Nevertheless, its completeness and accuracy are essential for the success of established sanctions measures. We therefore encourage all Sll'V.5446 Member States to submit the names of individuals and entities that should be included on the list as a result of their association with Al-Qaida and the Taliban.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The Team has continued to work with the Government of Afghanistan with regard to requests for the exclusion of members of the Taliban from the consolidated list. With regard to the future work of the Committee and the Monitoring Team and emerging challenges, the Committee will focus its work in the immediate future on the following activities. First, in the context of revising its guidelines, the Committee will take up the matter of its procedures for the listing and delisting of names. That will be a very difficult and arduous task for the Committee, but it is nevertheless a very important one. The Committee is aware of the great expectations that have emerged on the part of States with regard to the revision of procedures. Some of the Member States on the Committee have already received some ideas, and those will be discussed in June.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The Monitoring Team has also continued to work closely with the Executive Directorate and the experts supporting the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), to examine ways to assist the 31 States that tend to be late in reporting, or that do not report at all, to the three Committees. At the same time, the Team has made some proposals, which are currently under consideration by the Committee, on how to assist the 44 States that have not yet submitted to the Committee their reports under resolution 1455 (2003). At the Committee's request, the Team has also provided significant assistance to the Government of Afghanistan to ensure that its national reconciliation programme takes full account of the sanctions regime against former senior members of the Taliban.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The Team has continued to strengthen its links with international and regional bodies by enhancing its productive relationship with Interpol and by establishing new areas of cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organization, the International Air Transport Association, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and other relevant United Nations bodies, in coordination with the efforts of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate. The Team has also continued to coordinate its travel plans with the Directorate, and in April this year a member of the Team participated in a Counter-Terrorism Working Group conference with the Directorate and the group of experts of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004).”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“At the same time, at the Committee's request, the Monitoring Team has been compiling the checklists submitted by States in accordance with paragraph 10 of resolution 1617 (2005) and will be presenting its preliminary analysis to the Committee. I wish to clarify that six checklists have been submitted to date. Finally, in conformity with annex l (c) of resolution 1617 (2005), the Monitoring Team must submit its fifth report to the Committee by 31 July 2006 at the latest. It must also help the Committee to prepare an updated written assessment of the steps taken by States to implement the sanctions measures described in paragraph 1 of resolution 1617 (2005), also by 31 July 2006.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The Team has presented various proposals to the Committee on issues related to the Committee's current work on its guidelines and has suggested further improvements to the Consolidated List and to the Committee's website, which are now under consideration. Following the submission of its fourth report to the Committee, in accordance with the provisions of annex l (c) of resolution 1617 (2005), the Monitoring Team has contributed to and participated in all the Committee's discussions on the 38 recommendations contained in the report. Here, I wish to clarify that the Monitoring Team has cooperated very closely with me throughout this period. Its work is very important, and I believe that all members of the Committee value that work.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The clarifications provided in both notes are an example of the Committee's determination to address issues that Member States have identified as important for improving their implementation efforts. S/l'V.5446 For several weeks, the Committee has considered the recommendations contained in the fourth report of the Monitoring Team (S/2006/154), and it will soon submit a report to the Security Council on its position regarding them. Consideration of the Team's recommendations always gives the Committee an opportunity to think about how to further improve the sanctions regime. The Monitoring Team continues to provide professional assistance to the Committee in the form of effective support for the monitoring of sanctions implementation.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“With regard to requests for the delisting of such persons, the Committee decided that it would consider such requests by States on a case-by-case basis; the requesting State should send to the Committee the name of the deceased person on the List, together with a statement of case justifying the delisting request. That will usually require a death certificate or a similar official document confirming the death. Furthermore, the Committee considered it important to stress that the requesting State should also determine whether any legal beneficiary of the deceased person's estate, or any joint owner of his or her assets, also appears on the Consolidated List and to inform the Committee accordingly.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“That effort is reflected in, inter alia, the notes verbales sent to States on 25 April. The first note (SCA/2/O6(9)), recalling resolution 1452 (2002), specifically reminded States of the exceptions provided for in the sanctions regime, particularly with regard to the freezing of assets. It emphasized that States can release funds - even for basic needs - only if they previously inform the Committee of their intention to do so. Another note (SCA/2/06(8)) clarified the Committee's procedures concerning deceased individuals whose names appear on the Consolidated List.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The three Governments' representatives referred to that document and emphasized the legal and political difficulties - including listing and delisting procedures - posed by sanctions targeting individuals. That presentation and the subsequent discussion were useful for the Committee, particularly as it is preparing to consider revising its listing and delisting guidelines and procedures. The presentation also enabled the Committee to become informed about certain problems that States may experience when dealing with sanctions-related issues, particularly in the absence of transparent procedures. The Committee continues to place great emphasis on improving the transparency of its work, which includes stepping up the dialogue between the Committee and Member States.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“Recently, the Monitoring Team held a meeting with chiefs of security and intelligence services from the region to address the specific threat posed by Al-Qaida-related groups in Somalia and the problem of effective implementation of the sanctions regime. On 30 March, the Committee issued a press release in which it recalled paragraph 14 of resolution 1617 (2005) and invited States to send representatives to discuss relevant issues with the Committee in greater depth. Upon approval by the Committee, representatives of Germany, Sweden and Switzerland attended the Committee meeting held on 15 May to present the joint efforts of the three Governments to increase the effectiveness of the sanctions. Their efforts are based on a paper written by the Watson Institute for International Studies.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“Needless to say, we fully agree that there is a need to fight such prejudice, and I invited the Saudi authorities to brief the Committee directly about that project. Since my most recent briefing to the Council, the members of the Monitoring Team have visited Africa, Asia and Europe to discuss issues related to the effective implementation of the sanctions regime. An expert member of the Team also accompanied me on my recent trip to Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and the Team has participated in further meetings of chiefs and assistant chiefs of security and intelligence services from a group of Islamic countries.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“Many officials commended the Committee's Monitoring Team for having organized meetings of heads and deputy heads of security and intelligence agencies to discuss that issue and took note of the suggestions that resulted from those meetings. Recently, the Monitoring Team of the Committee submitted a paper on Al-Qaida's use of the Internet, which is currently under consideration in the Committee. In addition, the officials considered Al-Qaida's ideology to be the greatest long-term threat within those countries. In that regard, we also learned about efforts to counter that ideology and to draw a majority of the people away from it. In Saudi Arabia in particular, these efforts were seen as directly linked to attempts to dispel the preconceived notions existing in some Western media that identify Islam with terrorism.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“Yemen, too, is an important country in the fight against Al-Qaida, given that several individuals on the list are nationals of that country. As the Council knows, a number of listed individuals and entities also come from Saudi Arabia. Sll'V.5446 Many governmental officials from all three countries expressed concerns about certain aspects of the Committee's work. One area discussed was the need for greater consultation with relevant States prior to placing any individual on the list. They expressed the View that such consultations would not only improve compliance by Member States but also serve as a way of obtaining sufficient identifiers. Another area addressed concerned Al-Qaida's use of the Internet.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“All three countries expressed, through their authorities, their commitment to support the work of the Committee and the implementation of relevant sanctions measures. Furthermore, I believe that all three countries have made significant contributions to the fight against Al- Qaida, which further illustrates their concerted efforts to combat international terrorism. Qatar is actively engaged in the work of the Committee and offers us a clear insight into areas which are of specific concern to Islamic States. The visit to Qatar provided an opportunity for us to learn more about its efforts to counter international terrorism and its desire to work in the Committee to further improve the sanctions regime.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“I am delivering my l20-day briefing to the Council as Chairman of the Committee pursuant to paragraph 16 of resolution 1617 (2005). Since my previous briefing to the Council, four individuals have been added to the list, and the Committee has also approved a number of other changes to the list. The Committee is resolved to improve the quality of the list - that has been one of my chief concerns since I took over the chairmanship - and to that end a number of measures have been introduced. With regard to dialogue with States and visits to selected States, between 28 April and 8 May we visited selected countries pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1617 (2005). We visited Qatar, Yemen and Saudi Arabia - the latter two of which have suffered from attacks by Al-Qaida.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“As we have stated on previous occasions, Argentina urges unconditional compliance with the Dayton Agreements and the effective implementation of its commitments, in particular, cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. We believe that only through joint efforts to combat impunity in cases of serious human rights Violations will the development of judicial institutions be fostered, thus helping to strengthen justice and the rule of law. We urge the parties to do their best in this regard so as to allow for reconciliation, which is a prerequisite for laying the foundations of a truly sustainable society in an economically sovereign State.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“That is a positive step, which should be underscored, as should the fact that elections will be held in October. However, those achievements should not prevent us from acknowledging that there are a number of issues still outstanding. We believe that the progress achieved in certain areas, including in the economic sphere, must also be made in the fight against impunity. Although further cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia has been noted, the failure to arrest two of the most infamous figures accused of genocide and crimes against humanity - Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic - not only impedes Bosnia and Herzegovina's joining the NATO Partnership for Peace but also delays the process of healing the wounds of the past.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“We are pleased to note that, having initiated technical talks in January of this year, Bosnia and Herzegovina is now on its way towards Euro-Atlantic integration and that it has met the conditions to advance towards the stage of an autonomous national State that is actively integrated into Europe. We take note of, inter alia, the renewed discussions on constitutional reform and the commitment reached by the eight strongest political parties to support the process and to agree on constitutional changes; the agreement that was reached on how to proceed with the police restructuring; the conclusion of the defence-sector reform process; and the continuation of the effective unification of the administration of the city of Mostar. Those actions show that the national authorities are taking responsibility for moving forward with the process.”
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“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I should like at the outset to welcome Mr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling, who has served as High Representative and European Union Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1 February 2006. We would like to assure him of my delegation's full support as he carries out his important functions. We also welcome the presence at this meeting of Mr. Adnan Terzic, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and thank him for the information that he provided. On 21 November 2005, the Council renewed the mandate of the European Union military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina and expressed support for the European Union's decision to initiate negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina on a stabilization and association agreement.”
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