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Mayr-Harting

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“At the same time, it is imperative that all Somali stakeholders, especially the Transitional Federal Institutions, act upon their promises to solve the tremendous political, economic and security challenges before them.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“The European Union welcomes the relocation of United Nations staff to Mogadishu. A sustained presence in Somalia's capital will facilitate the international community's work in the country. The increased international attention, recent security improvements on the ground and the expansion of AMISOM. constitute a window of opportunity in Somalia. Now is the time to redouble efforts to reach the ultimate goal, namely, the transfer of political and security responsibilities to a Somali Government with broad-based, local support. We look forward to the United Nations and the African Union exercising decisive leadership in promoting peace in Somalia. The European Union will contribute to attaining that goal through a comprehensive approach.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“Additionally, the European Union welcomes the recent report by the Secretary- General on specialized Somali anti-piracy courts (S/2011/360). Regional ownership is important. That is why the European Union supports the anti-piracy strategy of the Eastern and Southern Africa and Indian Ocean regions adopted in Mauritius in October 2010. A new element of the EU's anti-piracy engagement will be a civilian mission to build regional maritime capacities that will benefit the littoral countries of the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa regions. In conclusion, the key to resolving the political impasse in Somalia lies with Somalis themselves. The EU notes the important contributions made by the European Union in Somalia under the leadership of Special Representative Augustine Mahiga.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“The European Union also plays an important role in combating piracy off the coast of Somalia through its Operation Atalanta naval force. Its mission is to ensure the protection of World Food Program shipments and of vulnerable shipping, including deliveries to AMISOM. Operation Atalanta, whose mandate was very recently extended until December 2014, works to deter, prevent and repress acts of piracy. The prosecution of suspected pirates continues to constitute a key task, to be solved in close cooperation with local and regional partners and within the longer- term goal of restoring the rule of law in Somalia. The European Union has signed memorandums of understanding with the Seychelles and Mauritius to transfer pirates arrested by Operation Atalanta, and is currently negotiating such agreements with other countries of the region.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“The EU and its member States are encouraged by the United Nations announcement that famine conditions in Somalia have ended. However, concerns persist in relation to the 2.3 million people who remain in crisis. The onset of famine in Somalia spurred the EU to more than double its humanitarian aid to â‚¬77 million. The EU provided food, health care, water and sanitation facilities to those affected by the crisis. In tackling the humanitarian challenge, the EU and its member States emphasize how humanitarian assistance should be guided by the principles of humanity, independence, neutrality and impartiality. A clear distinction between humanitarian objectives and political and security objectives is essential.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“We are currently training more trainers and officers to enable them to take command and control of the forces. The EU has also funded, through the United Nations Development Programme, the training and stipends of 7,000 Somali police officers. The European Union supports security to create space for good, inclusive governance and for improving lives through development. Already the largest donor to Somalia, the European Union is increasing its development assistance, which now totals more than â‚¬500 million, to support governance, education and economic development. We are working wherever adequate security and governance permit development to hold sway, including the regions of Puntland and Somaliland. That support ought to be expanded to more regions, as circumstances permit.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“will be able to deliver security outside Mogadishu. But the decision to introduce reimbursements for contingent-owned equipment places an additional burden on EU member States, which together pay more than 40 per cent of the United Nations peacekeeping budget. Burden-sharing on a more equal basis is necessary. The European Union therefore calls on new, additional donors to ensure the sustainability of AMISOM. financing. Together with the political process, helping Somalis to establish their own effective security forces is our best exit strategy. The EU is therefore training the national security forces of Somalia through its training mission in Uganda. To date, together with partners, the mission has trained approximately 1,800 soldiers, specialists, trainers and junior leaders.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“But conflict resolution happens when local communities agree to live in peace together, not when outsiders impose peace. It is reassuring that recent months have seen the withdrawal of Al-Shabaab from some key cities in the central and southern regions of Somalia. In fact, the EU's largest contribution has been in the area of security. The European Union welcomes the recent adoption of resolution 2036 (2012). The EU remains a steadfast supporter of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). We praise the commitment and bravery of the Mission's troops. The European Commission will propose a further financial support of â‚¬100 million to AMISOM. to help fund the troop increase. That will be in addition to the â‚¬325 million given to date, provided through the African Peace Facility. The EU expects that, with that increase, AMISOM.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“The EU's overall support to Somalia amounts to more than â‚¬l billion. The European Union welcomes the progress that the Garowe Principles constitute in implementing the Kampala Agreement and the road map to end the transition. We look to Somalis to build a new Somalia on those Principles by putting in place a new constitution and a stable and accountable political structure that is acceptable to all, through an inclusive process that is representative of the Somali communities. All Somali groups that clearly renounce violence and allow unhindered humanitarian access should be included. The European Union encourages and supports Somalia's reconciliation process. We will work hard to help the process move forward in accordance with the agreed benchmarks and timelines, as there can be no extension of the transitional period.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“Allow me to begin by reiterating the European Union's deep concern about the situation in Somalia and about the regional implications of its conflict. The European Union is determined to support the people of Somalia. They need peace, a prosperous economy and a stable political future in which they are able to live in security under the rule of law. Only such improved governance in Somalia can bring to an end both Somali suffering and the consequent scourges of terrorism and piracy beyond its borders. The EU has set out its approach to Somalia in its strategic framework for the Horn of Africa. It has been putting its words into action through a wide range of interventions - humanitarian, developmental, political, counter-piracy and maritime capacity- building - re-establishing the rule of law and coordinating counter-terrorism.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: I speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The acceding country Croatia, the candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Iceland and Serbia, the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. I would like to thank and congratulate the United Kingdom for organizing the timely and successful Somalia conference in London on 23 February. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mahiga for their briefings here today.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“The European Union and its member States highly appreciate the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, as well as that of the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict. We will continue to engage with the Office of the Special Representative and welcome its contribution to strengthening the efforts of the United Nations, Member States and all actors involved in preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The varied EU support to initiatives related to women, peace and security amounts to approximately â‚¬200 million per year. The European Union now has gender advisers or focal points in each of its crisis management missions around the world. We continue our work on specific training modules on human rights and gender in crisis- management, ensuring a focus on sexual violence in armed conflicts. The EU continues to work closely with the United Nations - for example, through its support to UN-Women in carrying out the project "Women Connect across Conflicts", which is aimed at building accountability for the implementation of the Council's relevant resolutions.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We call on the Council to continue to make use of the monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements on conflict-related sexual violence, including by using the list contained in the report, as a basis for more focused United Nations engagement with the parties listed, including, as appropriate, measures in accordance with the procedures of the relevant sanctions committees. We hope that the Secretary-General's report will also encourage the inclusion of additional information in relevant country-specific reports and consistent reporting across different country situations. Finally, the European Union continues to implement its dedicated policy on women, peace and security, adopted in 2008, making use of tools as diverse as development cooperation, the Common Security and Defence Policy and political dialogue.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“It is the duty of all States to investigate and prosecute those crimes. We commend the efforts of the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law, including their support to countries in ending impunity - for example, through assistance to prosecution support cells established by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the deployment of female magistrates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We also encourage the Council to use all means at its disposal to end impunity for sexual violence in conflict, including through referrals to International Criminal Court, mandating commissions of inquiry and by explicitly condemning such violations.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We welcome the finalization of the terms of reference of the women's protection advisers and call for their swift designation within the United Nations missions' human rights and gender components. Preventing sexual violence should be our utmost priority. We therefore welcome the development of early warning indicators specific to conflict-related sexual violence and the scenario based predeployment training modules by the United Nations system, which we hope will enhance the capacity of the peacekeepers to respond. A holistic approach that includes women's full participation in decision-making in peace and security is key to effectively preventing and responding to sexual violence. 5 It is crucial to sustained peace and development that we address impunity for sexual violence.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We especially appreciate the information provided on parties to armed conflict credibly suspected of committing, or being responsible for, acts of rape or other forms of sexual violence, as well as the list of parties annexed to the report. The systematic collection of accurate, reliable and objective information is a crucial basis for timely action to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence. We commend the coordination and cooperation envisioned in the implementation of those arrangements with the relevant parts of the United Nations system, including the monitoring and reporting mechanism on children and armed conflict, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the human rights components of the United Nations peacekeeping missions.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“It includes instances of systematic targeting of civilians by armed forces and groups, with the aim to destroy and humiliate. It is a crime and a serious violation of human rights that remains underreported - due to stigmatization, the possibility of reprisal and the perception that justice and aid would be hard or unlikely to come by. We therefore welcome the report (S/2012/33) of the Secretary-General and the work of Special Representative Wallstrom on the implementation of the Security Council resolutions on women, peace and security. The establishment of the monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements on conflict-related sexual violence has made an important contribution towards more systematic and detailed information flow to the Council.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: I speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. The acceding country Croatia, the candidate countries the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Montenegro, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Armenia, align themselves with this declaration. I first wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Margot Wallstrom, as well as Mr. Herve Ladsous and Ms. Amina Megheirbi, as the civil society representative, for their statements. Sexual violence in armed conflict remains alarmingly widespread.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The European Union urges all members of the Security Council to uphold their responsibilities to end the violence against the Syrian population and support the Syrian people in their legitimate desire for freedom and political rights. In this regard, the European Union will continue to engage with representative members of the Syrian opposition, such as the Syrian National Council, which adhere to non-violence, inclusiveness and democratic values.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The European Union recalls its support to the League of Arab States' efforts to end the cycle of violence in Syria and to the deployment of its monitoring mission. The EU welcomes the decision of the United Nations to provide assistance to the League of Arab States observer missions. It condemns the attacks on the League of Arab States missions monitors. The Syrian authorities have a responsibility to protect the observers in their country. The European Union is deeply concerned by the Syrian authorities' lack of cooperation and urges them to fully comply with their commitments under the League of Arab States action plan to completely stop acts of violence against civilians, free political detainees, remove troops, tanks and weapons from cities, and allow independent observers and the media to travel in and report on Syria.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In conclusion, regarding Syria, the European Union remains deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation in the country and the widespread and systematic violations of human rights perpetrated by the Syrian authorities against their people, which may amount to crimes against humanity. The European Union calls for an immediate end to the violence, is particularly concerned by the recent escalation of violence, and reiterates its condemnation in the strongest terms of the brutal crackdown by the Syrian Government, which risks exacerbating still further the spiral of violence, sectarian clashes and militarization. President Al-Assad must step aside immediately to allow for a peaceful and democratic transition.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In this context, the European Union expresses its concerns about the dismantling of the Karni crossing and repeats its calls for the full implementation of the 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access. The European Union welcomed as a step forward the measures announced by the Israeli Government. However, more is needed. The European Union calls for full implementation and complementary measures in order to achieve a fundamental change of policy that allows for the reconstruction and economic recovery of Gaza, including through exports. The European Union has offered its assistance in achieving that objective. The European Union calls for a solution addressing Israel's legitimate security concerns. The EU wholeheartedly condemns any actions in which civilians are hurt or killed.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The European Union therefore underlines the necessity of providing predictable and further support to the Palestinian Authority and calls for equitable burden- sharing by the international donor community. The European Union has consistently called for intra- Palestinian reconciliation behind President Mahmoud Abbas as an important element for the unity of a future Palestinian State and for reaching a two-State solution. As regards Gaza in particular, the European Union calls for the full implementation of resolution 1860 (2009), for the full respect of international humanitarian law and for an immediate, sustained and unconditional opening of crossings for the flow of humanitarian aid, commercial goods and persons to and from Gaza, including goods from the West Bank.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The European Union urges the Government of Israel to immediately end all settlement activity in East Jerusalem and the rest of the West Bank, including natural growth, and to dismantle all outposts erected since March 2001. The European Union remains one of the major supporters of, and contributors to, the Palestinian institution- and State-building efforts led by President Abbas and Prime Minister Fayyad. The European Union remains dedicated to continuing its support to the Palestinian Authority's successful State-building efforts, which have been acknowledged as a remarkable success. The continuing financial difficulties of the Palestinian Authority risk jeopardizing the achievements made so far in institution-building.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The European Union calls on the parties to demonstrate their commitment to a peaceful solution and to the Quartet process by taking actions that can build confidence and create the environment of trust necessary to ensure meaningful negotiations leading to a comprehensive and lasting peace. Developments on the ground play a crucial part in creating the context for successful negotiations. The European Union reiterates that settlements, the separation barrier, where built on occupied land, the demolition of homes and evictions are illegal under international law, constitute an obstacle to peace and threaten to make a two-State solution impossible.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The European Union reaffirms its clear positions on negotiations, with regard to parameters, principles and issues, including the conclusions of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council in December 2009, December 2010 and May, July and October 2011, as well as the conclusions adopted yesterday and the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union at the Security Council on 21 April 2011 (see S/PV.6520). The European Union also reiterates its support for the Arab Peace Initiative. On its tenth anniversary, the Initiative deserves renewed attention. The European Union underlines the urgency of finding a negotiated solution and urges the parties to refrain from actions that undermine the prospects for peace.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Jordan then took the initiative to invite the Quartet and the parties to a joint meeting on 3 January. That meeting was a positive step, since it was the first one in the current context during which the parties met face to face. At that meeting, the parties agreed to further bilateral preparatory meetings under Jordanian auspices. The European Union reaffirms its commitment to a two-State solution. The legitimacy of the State of Israel and the right of Palestinians to achieve statehood must never be called into question.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“As have others during this meeting, the European Union wishes to stress once again the central role of the Quartet in that context and express its full support for the ongoing Quartet process aimed at achieving an agreement between the parties by the end of 2012. The Quartet statement issued on 23 September 2011 called on both parties to make substantial progress within six months and to reach an agreement by the end of 2012. In that vein, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Baroness Catherine Ashton, hosted a meeting of Quartet envoys in Brussels on 9 October 2011 to launch the process. The Quartet envoys subsequently met the parties separately on 26 October, 14 November and 14 December 2011 in Jerusalem.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“At the start of this new year, such calls from the international community are needed once again, now more than ever, to help both sides to this conflict to settle their differences and agree on the terms of a comprehensive solution. The European Union welcomes and supports the efforts by Jordan to facilitate direct talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians as part of the Quartet process. The European Union calls on both parties to come forward with comprehensive proposals on borders and security, as envisaged in the Quartet statement of 23 September 2011 (see SG/2178). A bold and decisive demonstration of political leadership is needed from both sides to maintain the momentum of the talks.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: Thank you, Mr. President, for giving the floor to the European Union. 1241419 The acceding country Croatia, the candidate country Montenegro, the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Albania, as well as the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this declaration. Over the past few years, in these tri-monthly open debates of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, we have very often heard that the peace process was at a critical juncture and that decisive progress was needed now in order to finally turn the legitimate aspirations of the peoples of the region for peace, security and statehood into a reality.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The most prominent example is the EU's Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo under the general framework of resolution 1244 (1999). More than 2,000 EU civilian experts are assisting the Kosovo authorities, in particular in the police, judiciary, customs and correctional services, in all areas related to the rule of law, in order to ensure the adoption of best practices. Through the EU Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, the European Union also contributes to the establishment of a professional Iraqi criminal justice system.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Finally, through the Instrument for Stability, developed in large part by supporting initiatives of United Nations agencies, the European Union provides assistance in the field of the rule of law to countries going through or emerging from a crisis. Timely support has been provided to support constitutional processes in countries emerging from political turmoil and moving towards re-establishing national unity and a democratic future. Support has also been provided to legislative processes key to the implementation of new Constitutions, for example, in Bolivia, Zimbabwe and Kyrgyzstan. Also, many of the civilian crisis management operations carried out by the European Union in the context of its Common Security and Defence Policy focus on the rule of law.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“With regard to conflict and post-conflict situations, we emphasize the need to bring about greater quality, coordination and coherence in the engagement of the United Nations and its Members. The United Nations should devote special attention to the strengthening of mediation activities; such activities should duly factor in justice issues, including the prosecution of the perpetrators of atrocities, and reject amnesties and immunities for the most egregious crimes. We also encourage the Secretary-General to proceed in ensuring that the United Nations responds to requests for assistance in constitution-making and legislative reform processes.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The ICC is complementary to national jurisdictions and is an important catalyst for the development of domestic systems of justice. Security Council support for national capacity-building for justice is an important investment in peace and security. Special attention should be paid to giving women, children and other vulnerable groups greater access to justice. Specialized courts, for example family courts or mobile courts, are tools to help to bring justice closer to women and children. With regard to the Secretary-General's initiatives to support the creation of national judicial capacities to prosecute perpetrators of serious international crimes, we would like to make reference to the European network of contact points in respect of persons responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, which was set up in 2002.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“By referring the situations in Darfur and Libya to the ICC, in resolutions 1593 (2005) and 1970 (2011), the Security Council took decisive action in combating impunity, furthering the rule of law and bringing justice to the victims. The EU and its member States call on all States Members of the United Nations that 12-21054 are not yet parties to the Rome Statute to ratify or accede to it, call on all States parties that have not yet done so to implement the Statute in their national legal orders, and call on all States to cooperate fully with the Court by enforcing its decisions, including through relevant Security Council resolutions. The Rome Statute serves as a prime example of the interplay between international and national efforts in the area of rule of law.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Respect for justice and the rule of law is an essential condition for peace and stability in the consolidation and support of democracy and in the fight against impunity. For the EU and its member States, respect for the rule of law is essential to conflict prevention, conflict resolution and post-conflict reconstruction. It is inextricably linked to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and needs to be pursued at both the national and international levels. We therefore strongly support the role of the International Court of Justice as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, and call on all States that have not yet done so to consider accepting the jurisdiction of the Court in accordance with its Statute. Furthermore, the European Union is a staunch supporter of the International Criminal Court (ICC).”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In particular, we fully support the idea of enhancing our existing dialogue and cooperation. We encourage the Secretary-General to pursue his efforts aimed at approaching rule of law initiatives in a comprehensive and multidimensional manner, recognizing the importance of the economic and social rights dimensions of conflict to ensuring long-term peace and security. The European Union and its member States support the forthcoming convening of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the rule of law, to be held at the beginning of its sixty-seventh session, and looks forward to participating in that debate. The rule of law is of critical importance for the European Union's external policy.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We therefore remain staunch supporters of the activities of the Organization in this field. We take note of the Secretary-General's recent report (S/2011/634*) and of the progress made in 2 implementing the Secretary-General's recommendations made in his 2004 report (S/2004/6l6). With regard to conflict and post-conflict situations, we believe that the promotion of the rule of law is also essential. Ensuring the rule of law before, during and after open conflicts, and in peacekeeping operations themselves, is the most tangible way to shoulder the Council's responsibility in upholding international standards. That is a task that requires presence and resources over time. In that regard, we support the recommendations set out in the Secretary-General's latest report.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The rule of law is a core principle for the internal legal and political order of the European Union and for its external policy. The importance of the rule of law in relation to the work of the Security Council is no longer questioned. Rule of law components are regularly incorporated into the Council's work in various situation-specific contexts. In the interest of a more coherent and systematic approach, thematic debates such as these are important. We are deeply committed to upholding and developing an international order based on the rule of law, where international law, including human rights law, humanitarian law and refugee law, is fully respected and implemented. International law and the rule of law are the foundations of the international system, with the United Nations at its core.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. The European Union and its member States very much welcome the opportunity to continue the discussion on this important topic here in the format of an open debate. The acceding country Croatia; the candidate countries the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Iceland; the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this statement. The rule of law has become a topic of discussion in all relevant organs of the United Nations and is a part of all United Nations activities.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The role of the United Nations on that path will remain vital for years to come, which will include assertively coordinating the international community and holding the Afghan Government accountable for its commitments to the Kabul process and Bonn conclusions. In that regard, a continuous UNAMA presence beyond 2014 is important. The European Union is looking forward to the outcome of the current review of UNAMA's mandated activities and United Nations support in Afghanistan. We stand ready to offer our views on further strengthening the effectiveness of the United Nations in Afghanistan. The aim of our joint efforts remains clear: to improve the lives and livelihoods of the Afghan people.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“The United Nations can play a central role in supporting any commitments in those areas entered into by the countries in the region. Members of the United Nations family and the Bretton Woods institutions - including the World Trade Organization, the World Customs Organization and many others can give much needed concrete assistance to integration in the heart of Asia. The European Union stands ready to assist initiatives as well. In conclusion, the increase in civilian casualties caused by anti-Government elements, including the recent attacks on worshippers, raises the utmost concern. Yet the progress reported on by the Secretary- General also inspires hope for Afghanistan's path from transition to transformation.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“The Istanbul Conference laid down a useful basis for a process of political cooperation in Afghanistan's neighbourhood, owned and led by the countries of the region. But further progress will be needed in order to translate the promises into tangible benefits of improved security and economic development in the region. It will therefore be important to work towards the Kabul ministerial conference in 2012 with the aim of solidifying the commitments of the Istanbul Conference. All countries in the region stand to benefit from a stable and prosperous Afghanistan and from a peaceful solution to the conflict. They should therefore be encouraged to open up trade and transit and encourage cross-border investment, both with Afghanistan and among themselves.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“I can assure the Council of the European Union's firm commitment to remain engaged as a strong and reliable partner, including after the transition has been completed, as detailed and specified in the European Union council conclusions of 14 November on Afghanistan. In addition, the European Union has extended the mandate of its police mission until the end of 2014. We will remain committed after the transition to supporting Afghan efforts to strengthen civilian policing and the rule of law. Allow me to touch upon one aspect that deserves particular attention and encouragement. That is the follow-up to the Istanbul Conference for Afghanistan: Security and Cooperation in the Heart of Asia.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“The European Union wishes to reiterate its firm commitment to resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security. The Bonn conclusions also emphasized the importance of strengthening and improving Afghanistan's electoral process, a crucial step forward in the country's democratization. We believe that continuous involvement by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in electoral reform is needed. Counter-narcotics efforts were also addressed in the Bonn conclusions. The rise in poppy cultivation and potential opium production, as mentioned in the Secretary-General's report, is of concern. The European Union will continue to support the Afghan Government in combating the narcotics industry and welcomes UNAMA efforts in that regard.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“That will be essential if Afghanistan is to build on the progress it has made in the past decade in strengthening civil freedoms and human rights, including women's rights. At the Bonn Conference we heard the voice of Afghan civil society, and we stressed the need for enhancing the participation of that sector in the country's democratic processes. We also welcome that the Bonn Conference conclusions reaffirmed the principle that the peace and reconciliation process must be inclusive regarding gender and social status and reasserted that the process and its outcome must respect the Afghan Constitution, including its human rights provisions and notably the rights of women. We believe that Afghan women should be able to participate in all aspects and on all levels of the peace and reconciliation process.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“It is also very encouraging that the Government of Afghanistan emphasized the importance of governance reform and recognized that democratic institutions at the central and provincial levels need decisive strengthening, including the independence and effective operation of oversight bodies, notably those overseeing public finances. The transparency and accountability ensured by those bodies are essential, in particular for combating corruption. The European Union welcomes the recommitment of the Afghan Government to the full implementation of the Kabul commitments. It is important that our work in the security field, notably policing, be complemented by developing an effective and independent justice sector.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“As the international engagement in Afghanistan is evolving, it is important that the international community and Afghanistan be unambiguous about their mutual commitments for the decade ahead. The European Union is therefore pleased with the conclusions agreed at the recent Bonn Conference. Building on the outcomes of the London and Kabul Conferences and a decade of international engagement following the landmark Petersburg Conference of 2001, the Bonn Conference underlined firm mutual commitments in governance, security, the peace process, development and regional cooperation. Bonn has opened a new perspective for continued international engagement beyond the end of the transition through the new 2015-2024 Transformation Decade.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“The period we are entering now is no less significant, and we are therefore very pleased that the Secretary-General has recently appointed J an Kubis as his new Special Representative. Let me add, in a personal capacity and also on the basis of my former experience, that I have had the opportunity to get to know Mr. Kubis in his many activities, as Prime Minister of his country, as Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Geneva and in Central Asia. We are sure that he will be outstanding in the position. We look forward to cooperating with him. His tremendous experience in foreign security policy will be of great value to our joint efforts in Afghanistan.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source