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Mayr-Harting

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first: 2008-12-09
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“More regular briefings by the Executive Director of UNODC will further contribute to our understanding and help the Council to integrate these issues into its work in a more consistent manner.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“This Academy, based on the United Nations Convention against Corruption, aims at promoting anti-corruption measures through academic research and professional academic training. The main audience of the International Anti-Corruption Academy will be, inter alia, law enforcement officers, judicial staff, private sector representatives and representatives from non-governmental and international organizations. The establishment of the International Anti-Corruption Academy will be another important step in the fight against corruption worldwide. We fully support the invitation to the Secretary- General, in the draft presidential statement before us today, to include information on transnational threats in his reports to the Council when analysing conflicts, assessing or planning missions, and making recommendations for future action.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“Recent studies have confirmed the relationship between corruption and organized crime, suggesting that corruption facilitates all forms of organized crime, which in turn foments renewed corruption. The seventh Global Forum on Reinventing Government, which was held in Vienna in June 2007, underlined in the Vienna Declaration the need to increase transparency and accountability to combat corruption. More cooperation on implementation of the United Nations Convention on Corruption will be needed, including the development of anti-corruption policies and institutions as well as preventive anti-corruption frameworks. In this context, we would like to draw the attention of the Council to the upcoming establishment of the International Anti-Corruption Academy in Laxenburg, Austria, near Vienna.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“Having agreed on a mechanism to monitor the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the international community should now focus on a strong and effective review mechanism for the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. The Council has repeatedly recognized the close connection between international terrorism and transnational organized crime in its various manifestations and has underlined the need to enhance coordination of efforts at the regional, global and national levels. Here again, UNODC and its Terrorism Prevention Branch can play an important role when delivering assistance. The Terrorism Prevention Branch also plays a very important role in the Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“Universal adherence to and accurate implementation of pertinent international legal instruments, such as the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the United Nations drug control conventions and the international conventions related to terrorism, should be our common goal. In the process of implementation, international human rights and the standards of due process will have to be fully respected. Furthermore, we must constantly improve the existing instruments, with a view to keeping pace with the changing nature of transnational crime.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“It is only by acting in concert that the international community will be able to prevail in the fight against drug trafficking and other forms of organized crime such as human trafficking, migrant smuggling and money-laundering. We must help States develop their own capacities to rebuild and strengthen their institutions, to administer justice and ensure the rule of law and to provide security. Here too, UNODC can make an important contribution. The Council itself should duly take this into account when designing sustainable strategies for conflict areas.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“All of these data illustrate convincingly the links that exist among drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, conflict and, as others have already said, underdevelopment. The globalization of transnational criminal activity and finance has also benefited illicit business and criminal groups, allowing them to organize themselves and operate transnationally. To put it more bluntly, the globalization of organized crime has so far moved much faster than the globalization of law enforcement. As a result, crime is being transformed from a threat at the personal and national levels to a strategic menace that can affect international peace and security.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“That gives us a chance to observe its work and the exceptional leadership of the Under-Secretary-General on a daily basis. We also appreciate the initiative of UNODC and France to present, in Vienna in the run-up to today's briefing, a report on crime and instability. At various recent meetings of the Council, delegations, including my own, have underlined the need to develop a better understanding of the root causes and aggravating factors in situations of armed conflict and post-conflict situations. We thank UNODC for contributing to our better understanding of the interlinkages among data on illicit trafficking routes, conflicts, per capita income and other matters important in this context.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“Let me start, Mr. President, by thanking you for taking the initiative to organize this important briefing on drug trafficking and transnational organized crime as a threat to international peace and security. Austria attaches great importance to the ongoing fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. We also highly appreciate the efforts of the delegation of France and support the draft presidential statement that will be adopted today. I would like to express my gratitude to the Secretary-General for his personal interest in and commitment to this matter. Let me also thank Under- Secretary-General Antonio Maria Costa for his valuable input and for his committed leadership of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Let me say that my country is honoured to host that important Office in Vienna.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“Capacity-building should be at the centre of international efforts to further increase national ownership and ensure the long-term stability and prosperity of the Timorese nation.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“We commend the defence forces on their intention to consider the development of capacities for disaster relief and for participation in United Nations peacekeeping. As I said at the last briefing on this subject, Austria is exploring ways to assist Timor-Leste in its capacity-building efforts in these areas. In conclusion, we believe that there should be a positive response to the overwhelming desire of Timorese society for continued United Nations support until 2012. Austria therefore supports the extension of UNMIT's mandate for a further period of 12 months and the continuation of a strong good offices role for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“The provision of training to police and justice personnel will be an important measure to address these important challenges. We also believe that the number of women officers, both in the national and the UNMIT police, should be increased. Security sector reform remains one of the major challenges for long-term peace and stability. We welcome the Government's efforts to develop a national security policy, as well as progress made in establishing civilian oversight of the security sector. Further clarification of the respective roles and tasks of the police and the defence forces is obviously important. The "Force 2020" strategic plan constitutes an important step in this regard.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“We remain convinced that delays in delivering justice can adversely affect public confidence in the judiciary and, more broadly, in the Government. We wish to reiterate our support for Timor-Leste's endeavours to build strong institutions that can fight impunity for grave violations of human rights. UNMIT will also need to continue to play an active role on this issue. The Government's response to the independent needs assessment report on the justice sector is very encouraging. We hope that the recommendations of the report will be taken into account in the ongoing development of the Justice Sector Strategic Plan. In this context, it is obviously also important to address the specific rights and needs of women. We are concerned about the difficulties encountered by victims of sexual and gender-based violence in obtaining justice.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“There is an increasing need to move from conflict prevention to a comprehensive development agenda, as the representatives of the Timorese Government have also repeatedly pointed out. The current preparation of a national development strategy will allow for more effective international support and increased national ownership in this area, which should focus, in particular, on assisting the country's youth. We welcome some progress made in strengthening the rule of law, including in holding accountable those responsible for criminal acts and human rights violations during the 2006 crisis, as well as continued investigations by the UNMIT Serious Crimes Investigations Team into serious violations committed in 1999.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Continued monitoring from a human rights and gender perspective, as well as effective accountability mechanisms for the security forces, will be important. We support adjustments in the number of UNMIT police personnel, as suggested by the Secretary-General for 2010, and agree that further drawdowns would require an additional assessment. Important progress has also been made concerning the situation of internally displaced persons. We now need to make returns and reintegration sustainable. In this context, we welcome the use of the Peacebuilding Fund emergency window to finance infrastructure projects and monitoring mechanisms. Timor-Leste continues to face important challenges in reducing poverty and creating employment opportunities, in particular for its youth population.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“The report of the mission is a very useful tool for reviewing progress made on the medium-term strategy and on meeting the benchmarks for UNMIT's mandated priority areas. We also appreciate the comprehensive and inclusive approach taken in the preparation and implementation of the mission. The Secretary-General's report reflects the positive development that Timor-Leste has been able to make, and we wish to commend the Government and the people of Timor-Leste on their achievements. We welcome the successful resumption of primary policing responsibilities in a number of districts and units, and are looking forward to the continuation of this process. It is our understanding that the transfer of policing responsibilities must be in line with the agreed criteria and will require the completion of the certification process.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“At the outset, I would like to join my colleagues in welcoming Deputy Prime Minister Guterres and thanking him for his contribution to today's debate. I would also like to congratulate the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Ameerah Haq, on her appointment and thank her for her update on the situation in Timor-Leste. Let me also say that Austria fully aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the acting head of the European Union (EU) delegation, on behalf of the EU, later in this debate. Austria welcomes the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2010/85) on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), which incorporates the findings and recommendations of the technical assessment mission that visited Timor-Leste last month.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Over the past years, several peacekeeping operations have been closed and followed by other forms of United Nations engagement, in many cases by integrated peacebuilding offices. We agree that the time has come to draw lessons learned from those examples. Therefore we welcome the decision of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations to address in the coming months key lessons learned from past and current missions regarding the successful implementation of transition strategies. We believe that continued dialogue between the Working Group and troop- and police-contributing countries will contribute to this exercise.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“We welcome the clear link made in the draft presidential statement between peacekeeping, peacebuilding and sustainable development, an interconnection Mr. Von der Schulenburg pointed out very eloquently in the model case - and it is truly a model case i of Sierra Leone. This interrelationship must also be taken into account in the ongoing Peacebuilding Commission review process. Early economic recovery and the delivery of a peace dividend are crucial incentives for societies to invest in peace and stability. In this context, let me also point out the significant contribution peacekeeping missions can make to socio-economic development in their areas of deployment, not least through local procurement. And let me say that my delegation is very supportive of the work of Under-Secretary-General Malcorra in this field.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“The ability and willingness of a State to protect its own civilian population is a precondition for sustainable peace and thus for the withdrawal of a peacekeeping operation. Creating a favourable protection environment goes beyond protecting civilians from physical violence and must be complemented by activities in the fields of security sector reform, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, rule of law, transitional justice, human rights and empowerment of local society. Early coordination of these activities and a common strategy among all actors involved will be crucial for success. Let me also emphasize that the full participation of women in all processes has to be ensured, in accordance with resolution 1325 (2000). Liberia, for instance, is clearly a model case in that regard.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“More often than not, the active involvement of regional and subregional organizations is essential for ensuring the sustainability of peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities undertaken by the United Nations. There is therefore a need to ensure close coherence among peacebuilding plans and programmes launched by those organizations, Member States and the financial institutions, as well as the United Nations presence on the ground. In line with Security Council resolution 1894 (2009), the protection of civilians must be duly taken into account throughout the life cycle of peacekeeping operations, including in the transition phase. That is a very important angle of our discussion here today.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“In order to avoid premature closure of operations, however, both benchmarks and objectives must be field-driven and shared by all parties. Moreover, those tools for monitoring progress must be reviewed regularly and aligned with the needs on the ground. Against the background of increasing, and increasingly complex, operations, cooperation with regional and subregional organizations and other international actors, in particular in a transition context, will become ever more important. The Council has already discussed this. But to give one example from one of the cases being discussed today, the European Union has for several years actively supported the transition process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo under the framework of the security sector reform launched by that country's Government.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“Peacebuilding and peacekeeping efforts need to go hand in hand from an early stage, based on a common and integrated strategy. That approach should also guide future mandating of United Nations missions. Clear, credible and achievable mandates must be oriented towards a desired outcome or, as Mr. Doss has suggested, at least towards alternative outcomes. We also need clear benchmarks and a clear prioritization of tasks. I must say that I sympathize with the criticism expressed by Ms. Loj, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, regarding the Council's calls that missions should fulfil protection mandates within their capabilities. The Council must ensure - at least, this is our opinion - that mandates are matched with the resources required for their full implementation from the very start.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“The draft presidential statement before the Council rightly underlines that the overarching objective of successful United Nations peacekeeping operations should be the creation of conditions for sustainable peace on the ground, ultimately allowing for a mission's reconfiguration and withdrawal. For a successful transition from peacekeeping to continued peacebuilding or other forms of United Nations presence, it is necessary that effective national capacities for the provision of security, basic services, rule of law and long-term development be put in place in an integrated manner by national authorities, in close cooperation with international stakeholders. Mr. von der Schulenburg has underlined the key role of the national contribution.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“We welcome your initiative, Sir, in organizing today's debate on transition and exit strategies. We thank the Secretary- General, the Under-Secretaries-General and the Special Representatives present here today for their important and thought-provoking contributions to this discussion. We are convinced that this meeting can also serve as an important opportunity for troop- and police- contributing countries to share their highly relevant experience with Council members and the Secretariat. Austria aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the European Union later in this meeting, but let me make the following additional points.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“We appreciate the proposal by the Government of Kazakhstan to convene an OSCE summit later this year. I have listened very carefully and with sympathy to the suggestions made by the Minister as to the preparation of such an event. As the Austrian Foreign Minister, Michael Spindelegger, assured the Minister on his visit to Vienna in January, Austria stands ready to contribute to the necessary preparations in order to produce substantive progress on issues such as the protracted conflicts, the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty regime, energy security, non- proliferation and the promotion of human rights, which would be very important.”
2010-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6268 (2010) · source
“Both issues are crucial for the region's security and deserve our full commitment. Let me assure the Minister that we fully share his very positive assessment of the work of the OSCE, both the Border Management Staff College in Tajikistan and the Customs Service Training Centre in Kyrgyzstan. There are also very useful synergies between the activities of those institutions and the work of the European Union (EU) in the field of border management. The OSCE role in Kosovo continues to be an important example for the complementarity of United Nations, OSCE and EU crisis-management efforts. Austria would like to commend the OSCE Mission in Kosovo for the intensive work and coordination with other international stakeholders in the successful organization of the recent municipal elections in Kosovo.”
2010-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6268 (2010) · source
“The election observation missions carried out by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights and the OSCE field missions operating in participating States foster democratic stability and security in close cooperation with relevant United Nations agencies and missions. In view of Kazakhstan's geographic and historical proximity, we deem it particularly well placed to bringing the protracted conflicts in the region closer to a peaceful solution. In that regard we highly appreciate the early personal engagement of the Chairman-in- Office and of his Special Representative, Ambassador Nurgaliyev. Moreover, we welcome the intention of the Kazakh chairmanship to advance the organization's contribution to non-proliferation in connection with the 1540 regime and to the protection of the Afghan borders.”
2010-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6268 (2010) · source
“The OSCE has over the years played an active role supporting the implementation of United Nations principles in various horizontal issues such as counter-terrorism, the fight against trafficking in human beings, drugs and weapons, and the promotion of human rights, the rule of law and democracy. We are pleased that United Nations representatives will be invited to address the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna this year. In that context we also very much appreciate the personal interest of the Secretary- General in increasing cooperation and personal contacts with the OSCE. The OSCE institutions and field missions significantly contribute to narrowing the security gaps that exist in the Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian regions.”
2010-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6268 (2010) · source
“As a participating State and as host country of the organization, Austria would like to assure Kazakhstan of its full support in the efforts to promote the OSCE agenda and for the endeavours of Kazakhstan to ensure that all three dimensions of the organization's work are given equal attention. Last month the Security Council once again underlined the importance of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter.”
2010-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6268 (2010) · source
“At the outset, let me welcome His Excellency Mr. Kanat Saudabayev, Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation (OSCE) in Europe and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, to the Council today. We congratulate Kazakhstan on the assumption of the chairmanship of the world's largest security organization at a decisive moment in its history. Let me thank the Minister for the presentation of the programme of work and the priorities of the Kazakh Chairmanship-in-Office for the coming year. Leadership of that important organization comes with great challenges and responsibilities. That is even more true now that the organization has embarked on the Corfu process for a European security dialogue in the Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian regions.”
2010-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6268 (2010) · source
“In conclusion, we wish to underline the shared responsibility of all parties, as well as all partners in the region and in the international community, to transform the unsustainable status quo of what can, at this stage, only be called a situation of fragile calm into a comprehensive and durable settlement of the Arab- Israeli conflict, which also requires decisive steps towards a settlement between Israel and Syria and Israel and Lebanon. Austria, together with its European Union partners, stands ready to support concrete and early results on the path towards a comprehensive peace.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“We therefore join the United Nations in its call for the unhindered and expedited passage to Gaza necessary to facilitate effective reconstruction. In view of the recent tensions between Lebanon and Israel, Austria reiterates its call on all parties to comply fully with resolution 1701 (2006). We call on Israel to halt violations of Lebanese air space and urge the parties to avoid any rhetoric or acts that could endanger the current cessation of hostilities. In view of the discovery of explosives by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon near Al-Khiam, we also wish to underline the importance of efforts to ensure that the area south of the Litani River is kept free of unauthorized armed personnel, assets and weapons.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“We expect all parties to cooperate with the Secretary-General as he prepares his report to the General Assembly on their investigation efforts. In connection with this wider issue of addressing the legacy of the Gaza conflict, we note with satisfaction that Israel has recently agreed to make a payment of $10.5 million to the United Nations in respect of the losses sustained by the Organization during the incidents that were investigated by the United Nations Board of Inquiry. We appreciate the constructive engagement of Israel in this process and hope that Israel will also consider such steps in similar cases. However, as the United Nations has rightly pointed out, providing these financial means will not of itself repair the damaged buildings and facilities.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“And, of course, we also recognize the right of the Government of Israel to protect its population against such violent attacks. At the same time, we, like others, believe that what is still a de facto blockade is not the right instrument to achieve this goal, that it cannot be justified in view of existing obligations under international humanitarian law, and that it leads to unacceptable humanitarian consequences. We wish to underline the continued need for thorough and credible investigations of all allegations of grave violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law in relation to the Gaza conflict. There must be accountability and an effective remedy for victims of such violations.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“We look to Israel for decisive reinforcement of the removal of obstacles to movement and access in the West Bank. Every job created through improved freedom of movement contributes to sustainable peace and security for all. One year after the end of the military operations of Israel in Gaza, it is highly disconcerting to note that the full implementation of resolution 1860 (2009) is still overdue. As delivery levels of basic commodities remain far below needs, Austria once again urges the immediate, sustained and unconditional opening of crossings for the flow of humanitarian aid, commercial goods and persons to and from Gaza. We recognize the right of Israeli citizens to live free from fear and from indiscriminate attacks emanating from Gaza.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“We therefore call on the Government of Israel to immediately end all settlement activities in East Jerusalem and the rest of the West Bank, including natural growth, and to dismantle all outposts erected since March 2001. We strongly encourage the Palestinian Authority's efforts to build the infrastructure and institutions of a future State that will provide opportunities, justice and security for its citizens, and address the legitimate security needs of its Israeli neighbours. Austria, both bilaterally and within the overall efforts of the European Union, will continue to assist Palestinian State-building. Normal economic activity is key to funding these efforts. We welcome steps taken by Israel to ease some of the restrictions; these have contributed to economic growth.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“To restore their faith in the negotiation process, Palestinians need to see an end to illegal activities that create obstacles to the viability of their future State, such as the construction of settlements and the separation barrier on occupied land in the West Bank and in East Jerusalem, house demolitions and evictions. We have taken note of Israel's decision on a partial and temporary settlement freeze. This can be seen as a first step in the right direction. However, ongoing settlement construction, the inclusion of settlements in the National Priority Area programme, and the most recent endorsement of the construction of almost 700 new settlement units in East Jerusalem put into question Israel's overall readiness to seriously and comprehensively negotiate the settlement issue.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“An independent, democratic, contiguous and viable State of Palestine, living in peace and security with the State of Israel, is the realization of such Palestinian aspirations, a key contribution to stability and peace in the wider region, and the best long-term guarantee for Israel's security. Negotiations to achieve this two-State solution must be urgently resumed. Such negotiations should be pursued under an agreed time frame, respect previous agreements and undertakings, and tackle all final status issues, including borders and security, settlements, Jerusalem, refugees and water. A genuine peace requires the parties to find a way, through negotiations, to ensure the status of Jerusalem as the future capital of two States.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“Austria would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Fernandez- Taranco for his update on recent developments in the Middle East. We also thank the Permanent Representative of Israel and the Permanent Observer of Palestine for their presence and contributions to our debate. Austria aligns itself with the statement to be made by the acting head of the European Union delegation on behalf of the European Union. Austria is gravely concerned that peace talks remain deadlocked despite the ongoing efforts, in particular those of the United States administration, to bring the parties back to the negotiation table. We urge the parties to overcome the current standstill, which plays into the hands of violent extremists rather than leaders who embrace peaceful and democratic ways to achieve the legitimate aspirations of their peoples.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“Finally, let me say once again that Austria welcomes Serbia's application for membership in the European Union, made last month. As we have emphasized on many occasions, we clearly see the future of Serbia and all other countries of the western Balkans in the European Union.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“As many know, in the past we were able to facilitate Kosovo legislation on this subject, and members of the delegations of Serbia and Kosovo and UNMIK representatives present at this table today were in fact actively involved in these efforts. It is therefore evident that we support any international involvement that would help to improve the protection of cultural heritage and, more particularly, of the holy sites of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo, including through increased efforts by the European Union. We endorse the Secretary-General's call for pragmatism and flexibility on all sides in order to find solutions for outstanding practical issues, such as Kosovo's participation in international forums and mechanisms.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“As pointed out in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/5) and the recently published OSCE report assessing the implementation of communities' rights by Kosovo institutions, more efforts need to be made, inter alia, in the following fields: the protection of cultural rights, the protection of cultural and religious heritage sites, and the creation of improved conditions conducive to the return of internally displaced persons and refugees. Let me say that I have listened very carefully to President Tadie's comments on the protection of holy sites in Kosovo. The authorities in Belgrade and Pristina know how strongly Austria has been committed and is committed to the protection of religious communities and holy sites in Kosovo.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“In this context, Austria supports NATO's decision to restructure the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and reduce troop numbers in Kosovo, which will also enhance local responsibility. Austria, which is currently the biggest non-NATO contributor to KFOR, is determined to keep up its strong commitment to the operation. Moreover, Austria will continue to provide up to 30 experts for EULEX. Austria would also like to highlight the valuable contributions made by the OSCE mission, under Ambassador Almhofer, in supporting the development of democratic institutions as well as in the monitoring, protection and promotion of human rights.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“The continued monitoring of the reintegration of over 300 Kosovo Serb police officers, the prosecution and adjudication of war crimes and organized crime cases and the fight against corruption contribute to strengthening rule of law institutions in the police and justice sector. On 12 January, EULEX Supreme Court judges completed the last of the 20 trial cases inherited from UNMIK at this level, and the completion of inherited general trial cases at the district court level is expected in March. Moreover, the establishment of the human rights review panel will constitute an important step towards strengthening the accountability of EULEX. Although violent incidents have not broken off, we are encouraged by the relatively calm security situation and the decrease in tensions between communities.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“At the same time, we also believe that increased efforts by all sides are necessary, in particular with a view to the establishment of a fully functioning and multi-ethnic judiciary in northern Mitrovica. Only by renouncing parallel structures can legal certainty for the local population be guaranteed. A little more than a year after the deployment of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX), by far the European Union's largest civilian mission, Austria commends the progress achieved in promoting the rule of law. We also appreciate the close collaboration between the international actors in Kosovo. Austria fully supports the efforts of EULEX to consolidate its presence and to exercise its mandate in northern Kosovo.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“Austria would also like to commend the mission in Kosovo of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) for working intensively and in coordination with other international stakeholders in supporting and assisting the Central Election Commission and the Election Complaints and Appeals Subcommission. We welcome the growing participation by Kosovo Serbs in the newly established municipalities in the centre and the south of Kosovo as an important step for the integration of Kosovo Serbs in the institutional structures of Kosovo. The low level of participation in the elections by Kosovo Serbs in northern Kosovo, on the other hand, is disappointing. We call on Kosovo authorities to increase their efforts to engage the Kosovo Serb population in continuing the process of decentralization.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“Austria fully supports UNMIK's continuing efforts to facilitate dialogue among all parties in the search for practical solutions, and we are pleased to hear about the intensification in relations between UNMIK and the Kosovo authorities during the last reporting period, including through the meetings of the Special Representative with President Sejdiu and Prime Minister Thaci. The successful organization of municipal and mayoral elections in a relatively calm atmosphere and without major incidents constitutes a significant step forward in the consolidation of a democratic society. We congratulate the Kosovo electoral authorities for having taken ownership of the process and for the assessment that effort has received.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“I would first like to welcome the President of Serbia, Mr. Boris Tadie, and the Foreign Minister of Kosovo, Mr. Skender Hyseni, and to thank them for the statements. I also wish to welcome Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic'. Moreover, let me express our deep appreciation for the work and leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Zannier, and the important contribution of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to peace and stability in Kosovo.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“Regional organizations will also be in a position to make a significant contribution to the successful preparations for the tenth anniversary of the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) later this year. Let me add that Austria fully supports the presidential statement prepared by you, Mr. President, and your delegation.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source