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“Finally, my delegation would like to express its strong support for the draft presidential statement that the Council will adopt today and for the request to the Secretary-General to prepare a follow-up to his 2004 report on the rule of law and transitional justice in conflict and post-conflict societies (S/2004/6l6).”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“Sanctions play an important role in promoting compliance with international law and fighting international terrorism. However, when they target individuals, sanctions also raise questions about procedural guarantees and due process. Austria welcomes the adoption of resolutions 1822 (2008) and 1904 (2009), which provide for substantial improvements in the listing and de-listing procedures of the Al-Qaida/Taliban sanctions regime. Like others, we warmly welcome the Secretary- General's recent appointment of Ms. Kimberly Prost, who is an outstanding lawyer, as the Ombudsperson. I would specifically like to assure Under-Secretary- General O'Brien, who made the point, that the Committee is looking forward to working with her very closely.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“We believe that the United Nations and the Security Council must continue to be at the forefront of the fight against impunity and to ensure that alleged violations are investigated and those responsible for crimes held accountable. Accountability must be ensured by taking measures at the national level, such as through domestic prosecutions, truth-seeking, providing reparations for victims and through institutional reform. Justice is essential to achieving lasting peace and reconciliation, as well as to avoiding the recurrence of violations in the future. As Chair of the Al-Qaida/Taliban Sanctions Committee, Austria is also committed to enhancing the efficiency and credibility of sanctions regimes - and almost all the representatives who have spoken so far have brought up that subject today.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“Austria strongly believes that the permanent International Criminal Court is one of the most effective tools for buttressing the rule of law and combating impunity. In that regard, we commend the stocktaking of international criminal justice undertaken by the first Review Conference of the ICC, held from 31 May to 11 June in Kampala at the invitation of the Government of Uganda. While the ad hoc Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda are only temporary institutions, as Chair of the Security Council's Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, Austria is working to establish a mechanism to take over their residual functions, and thus preserve justice and the rule of law.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“Turning now to international justice and the peaceful settlement of disputes, Austria strongly supports the role of the International Court of Justice as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. We call on all States that have not yet done so to consider accepting the jurisdiction of the Court in accordance with its Statute. For its part, Austria accepted the compulsory jurisdiction of the Court four decades ago. With regard to international efforts to end impunity for the most serious crimes of international concern, Austria stresses the important role of the International Criminal Court (ICC), ad hoc and mixed tribunals and specialized chambers of national tribunals.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“We stress the special rights and protection of women and children under international law, which we urge all parties to conflict to respect. The rule of law is the cornerstone of all peacebuilding efforts. We call on the Council to express its commitment to ensure that all United Nations efforts to restore peace and security themselves respect the rule of law. The promotion of the rule of law in post-conflict situations can only be achieved through an integrated and coordinated approach that encompasses all the actors involved. In that context, the Peacebuilding Commission has a vital role to play. We commend the important contributions made by international and regional organizations in this area, including the European Union and the International Development Law Organization.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“We also support the specific proposals made by the Deputy Secretary-General on the subject. Among the topics raised in the concept paper, let me first address the importance of the rule of law in conflict and post-conflict situations. In resolution 1894 (2009), the Security Council reaffirmed that the deliberate targeting of civilians and the commission of systematic, flagrant and widespread violations of applicable international humanitarian and human rights law in situations of armed conflict may constitute threats to international peace and security and imply the adoption of appropriate measures by the Council. Respect for international humanitarian law by all parties to a conflict is essential for the protection of civilians and should be an important aspect of any comprehensive strategy for resolving conflict.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“In this context, Austria also commends the efforts of the Security Council Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions to strengthen the transparency of the Council's working methods by reviewing and updating the relevant presidential note (S/2006/507), thereby enhancing the rule of law in the everyday work of the Council. Since the last open debate on the rule of law, in June 2006 (5474th meeting), significant progress has been made with the establishment of the Rule of Law Coordination and Resource Group, chaired by the Deputy Secretary-General and supported by the Rule of Law Unit. We are grateful for the personal involvement of the Deputy Secretary-General in this important matter. We strongly support the Group and the Unit in their efforts to ensure a coordinated and coherent response.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“Together with you, Sir, in your then-capacity as Permanent Representative of Mexico, and with Liechtenstein and other like-minded members of the Group of Friends of the Rule of Law, prepared a final report on this subject. It was presented in New York in April 2008 and published as a Security Council document (S/2008/270, annex). The report contains 17 specific recommendations on how the Security Council could strengthen the rule of law in its various fields of activity. During our membership on the Council we have consistently worked with other delegations to implement and mainstream these recommendations in the Council's daily business.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“We believe that international law and the rule of law are the foundations of the international system. Clear and foreseeable rules, respect for and adherence to these rules and an effective multilateral system to prevent or sanction violations are preconditions for lasting international peace and security. In our View, it is imperative to strengthen the rule of law in all its dimensions - the national, international and institutional levels. For many years Austria has particularly focused on the role of the Security Council in strengthening a rules-based international system. You, Mr. President, have already kindly referred to our initiative launched in 2004 on the rule of law and the Security Council. We started this with the New York University School of Law and launched a series of panel discussions on the topic.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“At the outset, let me congratulate the Mexican presidency for organizing today's open debate on the subject, "The promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security" and for preparing the concept note (S/2010/322, annex). Let me add that in View of your outstanding personal experience in this matter, Mr. President, it is a particular pleasure to have you presiding over the Council today. Austria warmly welcomes the initiative. I would also like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Migiro and Under- Secretary-General O'Brien for their statements and their presence here today. Austria reaffirms its firm commitment to an international order based on international law, including human rights law, and the rule of law with the United Nations at its core.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“We appreciate the growing cooperation and communication between the Croatian authorities and the Prosecutor and hope that this dialogue will be pursued on a very regular basis. We remain confident that the work of the Task Force will help to rapidly resolve the outstanding issues. With regard to the ICTR, we regret that there has been no further progress in the matter of cooperation by Kenya in the case of Felicien Kabuga. We urge Kenya to render all necessary assistance to the ICTR. In conclusion, I should like to thank the Presidents and Prosecutors once again for their briefings and to express our gratitude to all members of the Working Group for their active and constructive participation in its discussions.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“The arrest of the remaining 13 fugitives continues to be a key priority for the completion of the work of the Tribunals. We call on all States concerned to fully cooperate with the Tribunals. With regard to the ICTY, while the arrests of Ratko Mladic' and Goran Hadzie are still outstanding, we welcome the Prosecutor's most recent report (see S/2010/270) about the successful activities by the Serbian authorities in seizing 18 wartime notebooks of Ratko Mladie, which contain highly valuable information. Austria welcomes the clear political commitment of the Croatian Government under Prime Minister Kosor to further intensify the work of its Task Force and to expand it to the additional avenues of investigation mentioned in the Prosecutor's report.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“We urge the Tribunals to take all possible measures to complete their work expeditiously, and we are prepared to work constructively to assist them in achieving that goal. In this context, we are also ready to help develop adequate strategies to retain experienced staff in order to prevent further delays. I have listened carefully to what the Presidents of both Tribunals had to say on this specific issue, and it is my personal conviction that what they have said requires further reflection both within the Council and, in particular, in other bodies of our Organization. Moreover, by the end of this month, as I have already mentioned, the Council will have to consider the extension of the mandates of the judges in order to enable the Tribunals to properly plan their trials and appeals for the coming years.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“The Working Group is currently preparing two draft resolutions, which are scheduled for adoption at the end of this month. Turning now to what I wished to state in my national capacity, I should like to reiterate Austria's strong support for the rule of law and international criminal justice. We highly commend the work of the ICTY and the ICTR, which carry out crucial tasks to fight impunity and bring to justice those responsible for the most serious crimes. Austria fully supports the efforts of the Tribunals to complete their work at the earliest possible date. However, we note with concern that in the most recent reports we see yet further slippage of the trial and appeals schedules, which suggests that the Tribunals' work is not likely to finish until 2013 or even 2014.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“In resolutions 1900 (2009) and 1901 (2009), the Council underlined its intention to extend, by 30 June 2010, the terms of office of all trial judges, based on the Tribunals" projected trial schedules, and the terms of office of all appeals judges until 31 December 2012, or until the completion of the cases to which they are assigned if this is sooner. The Council further requested the Tribunals to submit an updated trial and appeals schedule, including information on the judges the extension of whose terms of office or whose redeployment to the Appeals Chamber will be sought. By letters dated 25 and 31 May 2010, respectively, the Presidents of ICTR and ICTY submitted the requested schedules and made new requests for extension of the judges' mandates.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“After a period of bilateral consultations and internal reflection and preparation, the second revised draft resolution and draft statute were introduced by the Chair on 26 May. The Group has just started its third reading of the drafts, which is expected to last until mid-July. The discussions on a further revised draft resolution will resume in the fall with a view to reaching a final agreement. In addition to the discussions on the residual mechanism, in December 2009 and March of this year the Working Group also considered various requests by the Presidents of the Tribunals for extension of mandates of judges. Following negotiations and agreement reached in the Group, the Security Council adopted resolutions 1900 (2009), 1901 (2009) and 1915 (2010).”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“At the end of last year, the Group agreed to request OLA to prepare a draft statute of the residual mechanism based on the statutes of the ICTY and the ICTR as well as two additional internal reports on the declassification of documents and review of witness protection orders by the Tribunals, and on possible locations for the residual mechanism. I should like to thank the Office of Legal Affairs for the preparation of the draft statute and the reports. On 5 February, the Chair presented the first revised draft resolution on the residual mechanism, with an annex including the draft statute prepared by OLA. In February and March, the Working Group conducted the second reading of the draft resolution and the annex.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“The members also heard a briefing by the Chief of the United Nations Archives and Records Management Section. The Working Group has made good progress in its discussions on a draft Security Council resolution on the establishment of an international residual mechanism for criminal tribunals after the Tribunals' closure. Last December, the Working Group concluded the first reading of the new draft resolution and its annex, which had been prepared by the Chair with the help of the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) based on the recommendations in the Secretary-General's report on the administrative and budgetary aspects of the options for possible locations for the archives and the seat of the residual mechanism, or mechanisms, for the Tribunals (S/2009/258).”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“At the outset, let me thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for their briefings. In my statement today, I will first give an update on the activities of the Security Council Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, which Austria has the honour of chairing. Subsequently, I shall make some brief remarks in my national capacity. Since my last briefing, on 3 December 2009 (see S/PV.6228), the Working Group has continued to meet on a regular basis, and it held 15 meetings. The latest meeting with the Presidents and Prosecutors of both Tribunals took place yesterday. The members of the Group continued the informal dialogue with affected countries and the host countries of the Tribunals.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“This could also enable the Group further to improve its working methods and the follow- up of its conclusions and recommendations, as well as to proceed to a more effective use of its toolkit, in particular through the timely realization of a field visit.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“We welcome the fact that the presidential statement to be adopted at the end of this debate addresses these issues in a forward-looking manner. In closing, let me express my country's sincere appreciation for the excellent work that has been carried out by the Mexican Chair of the Working Group over the past one and a half years. The Group has been doing important work in developing concrete recommendations on various situations on the basis of country-specific reports of the Secretary-General and exchanges with the Member States concerned. In view of the considerable workload, as well as the urgent need to build up a historical memory - and here I am also repeating something that has already been said today - Austria strongly supports the repeated request to the Secretary-General to provide administrative support to the Group.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“The recent briefing by Special Representative Coomaraswamy to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which included provision of specific information on individuals recruiting and using children, was an important first step that will enable the Committee to take action. In this context, we also support the Secretary-General's recommendation to incorporate child protection expertise in sanctions committees' expert groups. At the same time, the Council must also consider specific recommendations from its Working Group on parties committing violations and abuses against children, in order to take direct action in particularly serious situations where no sanctions committee is in place.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“The Council must be determined to ensure respect for its resolutions, and it needs to be prepared to take vigorous measures against persistent perpetrators. In order to increase the coherence of the Council's work, provisions pertaining to violations of international law committed against children should be included in the mandates of the relevant sanctions committees. Interaction of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict with sanctions committees and their expert groups should be enhanced.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“With the introduction of new listing criteria in resolution 1882 (2009) the provision of timely, accurate, reliable and verifiable information to the Council, and thus an increased monitoring and reporting capacity of the United Nations system, has become even more important. We call, therefore, on all relevant United Nations entities to cooperate and coordinate in order to create synergies and to allow for the systematic exchange of information. We also believe that in certain situations - such as the case of the Lord's Resistance Army - regional cooperation among United Nations actors in the field needs to be strengthened. The report of the Secretary-General rightly draws our attention to those parties to conflict that continue to commit crimes against children despite repeated calls of the Council.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“We strongly condemn such heinous acts, which violate international humanitarian law and deprive the children concerned of any meaningful prospects for a better future. We wish to acknowledge the detailed information provided in the Secretary-General's report on the criteria and procedures used for listing and de-listing parties to armed conflict, as well as on the ongoing development of templates for action plans to address and prevent patterns of killing and maiming and/or rape and other sexual violence against children. We agree with the Secretary-General's understanding of the notion of a "pattern", which involves a "multiple commission of acts being perpetrated in the same context" (see S/2010/181, para. 175), but we also wish to stress that, from our point of View, this should not necessarily imply a high quantitative threshold.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“We call on all parties listed in the annexes immediately to halt those violations and to prepare and implement concrete, time-bound action plans to ensure the effective protection of children. We agree with the Secretary-General that direct contact between the United Nations country teams and non-State actors is important in this context. We therefore support his call on Member States to allow for such contacts in the framework of resolutions 1539 (2004), 1612 (2005) and 1882 (2009). The reported increase in attacks against schools - to which others have already referred - as well as against teachers and students, and the specific targeting of girl students in certain country situations constitute a deeply worrying development.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“Progress has also been made in the past year in other parts of the world also, as set out in the Secretary-General's most recent annual report (S/2010/181). We welcome the signing of action plans to halt and prevent the recruitment and use of children with parties in the Philippines and the Sudan, as well as the positive developments in Burundi, which allowed for the de-listing of the armed groups formerly listed under that country situation. At the same time, the fact that parties to armed conflicts have continued to commit grave violations and abuses against children in conflict situations around the world is deeply worrying. We take note of new listings of parties that recruit and use children and engage in patterns of killing and maiming or sexual Violence.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“We greatly appreciate the work of the Special Representative and of all of those who contribute to implementing the children and armed conflict agenda within the Secretariat and UNICEF. My delegation and I personally also wish to extend a warm welcome and a word of thanks to Ms. Manju Gurung from Nepal. We thank her for having shared her thoughts and her very moving experiences, which serve as a stark reminder of why we are here today. In this context and in view of what she said, we welcome the signing of an action plan by the parties in Nepal and the swift completion of the discharge process. The successful mission of Special Representative Coomaraswamy to Nepal last December underlines the importance of her field visits for effective follow-up on the recommendations of the Security Council and its Working Group.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“At the outset, I should like to welcome you, Madam President, and to thank you and your delegation for the commitment shown in this very important matter. I should also like to thank Ambassador Heller and the Mission here for their excellent work in preparing for this important debate. Austria aligns itself with the statement to be made later on behalf of the European Union. As a member of the Human Security Network, as well as of the Group of Friends on Children and Armed Conflict, Austria also supports the joint statement of the Network to be delivered by Costa Rica and the first- ever joint statement of the Group of Friends, to be delivered by Canada. I should like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Coomaraswamy, Deputy Executive Director Johnson and Assistant Secretary- General Khare for their presentations.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“We wish to underline the need for the Government of the Sudan and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur to cooperate fully with the ICC. The international community, together with the Government of the Sudan, must continue to work to promote respect for human rights and democracy throughout the entire country. My country is firmly convinced that seeking peace and securing justice are mutually reinforcing processes. It is true that, in the final outcome, justice can thrive best in an atmosphere of peace, but at the same time it is also clear that there can be no lasting peace without justice. My delegation thanks the United Kingdom for the draft presidential statement, which we support.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“The African Union High-Level Implementation Panel on Darfur, under the leadership of President Mbeki, has our full support for its activities in achieving this goal and its role in democratically transforming the Sudan. In particular, we support the recommendation made by the Panel on ensuring accountability for the legacy of past abuses in order to ensure a peaceful future in the Sudan. We encourage the Government of the Sudan to implement the recommendations of the Panel led by President Mbeki, in particular in the justice sector. Austria has taken note with concern of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber's decision of 25 May 2010 and the briefing of Chief Prosecutor Moreno-Ocampo on this subject to the Council last Friday (see S/PV.6336).”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“Violence against civilians, especially women, remains unaddressed and the perpetrators go unpunished. These shortcomings must be urgently addressed in a comprehensive and effective manner by the Government of the Sudan. Continued attacks and obstruction of UNAMID movement and activities, as well as attacks on and the kidnapping of civilians, could be significant causes of alarm, and the Government of the Sudan must do all it can to improve security in Darfur and stop the culture of impunity. Any sustainable peace process must also address the issue of justice and accountability, and redress for victims of human rights and humanitarian law violations.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“At the same time, the international community cannot wait for a peace agreement in Doha in order to take action to stabilize and improve the living conditions of the people of Darfur. We must reach consensus on moving forward with an approach that complements the Doha efforts on the ground to improve security and stabilize communities with meaningful development. There needs to be a transition from emergency relief to early recovery. We must work for durable solutions, and Austria supports a role for UNAMID in this regard. We should also not forget about Sudanese refugees in Chad. Options for their safe and voluntary return must be explored, and they must have a stake in the peace process. Weak rule of law and human rights institutions contribute to significant gaps in the protection of civilians.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“However, the security situation in Darfur, as others have already said, has recently worsened, with the highest number of casualties having been logged in the month of May since the inception of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). Recent fighting between rebel and Government forces has overshadowed progress in the Darfur peace talks in Doha. We urge all parties to refrain from hostilities and to fulfil their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law. The solution of the Darfur crisis can only be peaceful, and all parties must join the peace process. We strongly support the efforts of both the Joint African Union-United Nations Chief Mediator for Darfur, Mr. Djibril Bassole, and Joint Special Representative for the African Union and UNAMID, Mr. Ibrahim Gambari.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“In those regards, support by the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) is important, and I appreciate what Special Representative Menkerios told us today about the efforts of UNMIS to develop a mission-wide protection strategy. Austria is concerned about the recent rise in violence in Southern Sudan. While the main responsibility for containing this violence and curbing the proliferation of weapons lies with the Government of Southern Sudan, the international community needs to increase its support, including through effective security sector reform. While CPA implementation and referendum and post-referendum planning are of the utmost urgency, we must not lose sight of simultaneously coordinating initiates to address the conflict in Darfur. Major progress has been achieved in the improvement of relations between Sudan and Chad.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“Without prejudging the outcome of the referendum, the international community has to step up support and diplomatic efforts in the run-up to it. Lessons learned from the election process have to be applied. The outstanding issues in the implementation of the CPA have to be resolved by the parties. These include preparation of the two referendums and public consultations, Abyei, wealth-sharing, oil-sharing and border demarcation. Contingency planning will logically also have to include the scenario of a vote in favour of the independence of Southern Sudan and support good governance under all possible outcomes. We must work to avert conflict, protect lives and ensure regional stability. The protection and security of civilians has to be fully guaranteed under all circumstances.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“The year 2010 is a crucial one for the Sudan. When the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) was signed, the two parties pledged to do their utmost to make unity attractive. The CPA provides that the people of Southern Sudan can choose unity or secession in a referendum in January 2011. We expect both parties to fulfil their commitments to implement the CPA, which includes undertaking a credible referendum and abiding by its outcome. This will also be a major challenge for the African Union and, in a complementary way, for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. It will be important that they establish and maintain smooth working relations with both sides and that we extend full support to these efforts.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“I would first like to welcome President Thabo Mbeki, Chairperson of the African Union High-Level Panel on Darfur, Mr. Haile Menkerios, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for the Sudan, Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, Joint African Union-United Nations Special Representative for Darfur, and Mr. Djibril Bassole, Joint African Union-United Nations Chief Mediator for Darfur, and to thank them for their presence here today and for their presentations. Let me commend them and their staffs for their tireless efforts. This high-level presence is a strong signal of our common commitment to work with the Sudanese people in addressing the challenges they face. Today's meeting is also an important symbol of collaboration between the African Union and the United Nations. We thank the United Kingdom and Lebanon for this important initiative.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“In that context, I wish to highlight in particular the commitment contained in paragraph 37 of today's resolution to suspend the implementation of measures if and for so long as Iran suspends all enrichment-related and reprocessing activities, as verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency, to allow for negotiations in good faith in order to reach an early and mutually acceptable outcome.”
2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source
“In that context, we reiterate our call on Iran to take up the offer of talks with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in line with paragraph 33 of the resolution just adopted. While we believe that the additional measures adopted today are necessary, we continue to stand behind the two major incentive packages put forward in June 2006 and June 2008. We hope that Iran will take up the offer of China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as the High Representative of the European Union, to resume dialogue on the nuclear issue without preconditions, with a view to seeking a comprehensive solution to this issue.”
2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source
“Indeed, since the adoption of the last Council resolution in September 2008, the existence of a new undeclared enrichment facility has come to light and Iran has begun to enrich uranium to 20 per cent, to mention but two of the more recent developments. This is all the more unfortunate as last month the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) here in New York demonstrated a new constructive approach to non-proliferation issues. In the action plans adopted on that occasion, all NPT member States underscored, inter alia, the importance of cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency on questions of compliance. As I indicated yesterday, Austria, in line with long-standing European Union policy, remains committed to the dual-track approach.”
2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source
“Austria voted in favour of resolution 1929 (2010). A decision of this kind is never one to be taken lightly. From the time that Iran's undeclared nuclear materials and activities were first confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency in June 2003, Austria had hoped that the matter could be resolved through negotiation. Insufficient cooperation on the part of Iran led to the transmission of the issue to the Security Council in March 2006. Since that time, the Council has adopted a presidential statement and five resolutions. Regrettably, Iran has failed to address the core concerns of the international community and to build confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of its nuclear programme.”
2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source
“We regard the ongoing blockade as totally unacceptable and counterproductive; it only benefits spoilers and advocates of violence. We reiterate our call for an immediate, sustained and unconditional opening of all crossings for the flow of humanitarian aid, commercial goods and persons to and from Gaza. We urge Israel to take all immediate and credible steps to avoid any recurrence of such Violent incidents in the future and to act in full accordance with her obligations under international law and international humanitarian law. We call on all sides to exercise utmost restraint and refrain from any action that could prolong or even worsen the plight of the civilian population of Gaza.”
2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source
“We have also formally communicated this position to the Ambassador of Israel in Austria. Moreover, we call on the Israeli authorities to urgently provide concerned States with consular access to and information about their citizens detained in Israel. The lack of full compliance with Security Council resolution 1860 (2009) is at the core of the deplorable events of last night. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains a source of utmost concern. Austria has consistently acknowledged Israel's right to protect her citizens against indiscriminate attacks emanating from Gaza. We repeat our call for an immediate end to such attacks. At the same time, we do not believe that such concerns can in any way justify what has happened today.”
2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source
“Thank you, Sir, for having convened this meeting so rapidly. I should like to welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Mr. Ahmet Davutoglu. I should also like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General for her presence here today and Assistant Secretary-General Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing on the Israeli military operation against the flotilla sailing to Gaza. Austria is deeply shocked at the loss of lives and casualties and wishes to express her condolences to the families of the victims. We are very disturbed about this dramatic escalation and condemn the use of violence that has lead to a high number of Victims. Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger has called for a rapid, full and independent investigation of this operation, which occurred in international waters.”
2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source
“When considering the promotion of intercultural dialogue as a means of conflict prevention and mediation, conflict resolution or peacebuilding, the Council could also intensify cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, which in many instances have the advantage of being well acquainted with local and regional dynamics. In conclusion, I wish to thank you once again, Sir, for this opportunity to reflect upon the issue of intercultural dialogue for conflict prevention, conflict management and peacebuilding, as well for the important insights you have shared with us based on your country's unique experience in this field.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“Effective dialogue will normally result in compromise solutions that balance the interests of various actors. That being said, the Council needs to insist at the same time that the principles of the rule of law, the needs of transitional justice, human rights and fundamental freedoms be respected. Intercultural dialogue as a means of conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding can be truly effective only if all sectors of the societies concerned are included. The Council should therefore stress that women's contributions need to be integrated into dialogue efforts, pointing to the vital role women can play in re-establishing post-conflict societies, fostering tolerance and building sustainable peace.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“To that end, dialogue efforts should be concentrated on concrete goals and objectives in order to contribute to building trust and to generate real added value. We obviously also share the View that Jerusalem, with its unique heritage and tradition, can and should play a key role as a place of dialogue and encounter among cultures and civilizations. We believe that the Security Council can make important contributions to promoting dialogue among cultures and civilizations with a view, in particular, to enhancing international peace and security in relation to relevant situations on its agenda. The Council could more actively encourage steps towards meaningful dialogue to help prevent and manage conflict and to build sustainable peace, both in international and intra- State conflicts, where appropriate.”
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“Later this year, we will host the first Arab-European Young Leaders Forum, which aims at encouraging emerging leaders from Europe, including Turkey, and the Arab world to develop partnerships for better understanding and enhanced cooperation. Together with Indonesia and Singapore, we have started a series of bilateral dialogue programmes. Based on the first diplomatic staff exchange in the field of intercultural dialogue with Indonesia, Austria will continue such exchange activities with other countries in cooperation with the League of Arab States. We would be happy to see other countries join this initiative. In your remarks, Sir, you touched upon the conflict in the Middle East, which is clearly one of the areas where a meaningful dialogue between both sides is essential and indispensable in the search for common understanding.”
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