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Mayr-Harting

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first: 2008-12-09
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“Consultation and cooperation are also needed to improve women's participation in peace processes, to ensure the protection of children affected by armed conflict and to combat impunity, corruption, terrorism and organized crime. Finally, better exchange and sharing of best practices and lessons learned on all of the issues mentioned will be crucial, both between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations as well as among regional organizations themselves. One of the lessons learned from the European Union civilian and military operations is that missions become more effective through the mainstreaming of human rights and gender aspects.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“For several years, the Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution has conducted regular training programmes on civilian peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Many of its participants are now serving in missions of regional organizations, including the African Union and the OSCE. I would also like to point out the important role that regional and subregional organizations are playing and can play in implementing Security Council resolutions of a thematic nature. Resolution 1894 (2009) on the protection of civilians explicitly stresses the importance of consultation and cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations to improve the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“We welcome the proposals contained in the Prodi report (see S/2008/813) and in the subsequent report of the Secretary-General on support to African Union peacekeeping operations (S/2009/470). Stand-by arrangements are of particular relevance in the area of peacebuilding. By linking or coordinating United Nations rosters of experts with those of regional organizations, such as the European Union, we can increase the pool of available expertise. Furthermore, close collaboration with regional and subregional organizations is crucial to the work of the Peacebuilding Commission. In addition, training activities need to be intensified to meet the rising demand for qualified civilian personnel in peace operations.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“The challenges of today's United Nations peacekeeping operations, including the ever increasing demands for United Nations deployment, highlight the need for increased cooperation with and capacity- building of regional organizations. Enhanced regional capabilities for peacekeeping and conflict prevention are a prerequisite for strengthening regional ownership and responsibility for crisis management. Austria fully supports a stronger role for regional and subregional actors such as the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States and the Southern Africa Development Community in conflict prevention and resolution. Since 2003, the European Union has made a significant contribution, through the African Peace Facility, to the strengthening of the AU's ability to engage in peacekeeping operations on the African continent.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“We are also pleased with the personal interest that the Secretary-General has continually shown in the work of the OSCE, as well as with the cooperation between the OSCE and the United Nations. The joint declaration on EU-United Nations cooperation in crisis management that was signed in 2003 established a joint consultative mechanism. It has proven to be a useful instrument for enhancing the partnership between the two organizations. Desk-to- desk consultations on conflict prevention between the United Nations and the European Union could be increased and - as models of dialogue - expanded to other organizations. In that context, we also welcome the Council's intention to hold informal interactive dialogues with regional and subregional organizations.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“As the example of the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad has shown, the European Union can also play a useful bridging role in crisis theatres until the United Nations and/or the respective regional or subregional organizations are ready to take over. Let me also commend the important work carried out by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), whose election observation and field missions operative in participating States cooperate closely with United Nations agencies and missions. We are pleased that United Nations representatives will be invited to address the OSCE Permanent Council at Vienna in the course of this year.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“With its Common Security and Defence Policy, the European Union can make an important contribution in the area of peace and security. It has developed significant capacities for conflict prevention and conflict resolution. The entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon last month and the creation of the Office of the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy will allow the European Union to speak to its partners with an even stronger and more unified voice. The European Union's commitment to supporting the United Nations and the Security Council in their responses to threats to international peace and security is translated in the Union's support to all current United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“In the light of the challenges of our century, it is clear that the United Nations cannot operate in isolation in maintaining international peace and security, but that it needs to be complemented by regional organizations, with their understanding of conflicts and their root causes and their capacity to respond. In very many cases, regional ownership is key to the success of the peacekeeping efforts of the international community and the United Nations on the ground. Most often, that regional ownership can best be provided through the involvement of the relevant regional and subregional organizations. As pointed out by the Secretary-General, the challenges for effective cooperation lie in ensuring a clear division of labour and distribution of roles and tasks between the United Nations and regional organizations.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“I would like to thank the Chinese presidency for organizing today's debate and for the draft presidential statement that is before us, which builds on the work started with resolution 1631 (2005), nearly five years ago. Let me equally thank the Secretary-General and the representatives of the regional organizations for their statements. Austria aligns itself with the statement that was made by the representative of the European Union to the United Nations. The Security Council has repeatedly reaffirmed the role of regional and subregional organizations in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“It was with profound and deep grief that Austria learned of the terrible earthquake that struck Haiti last night. We are deeply moved and shocked by the tragic losses, both among the Haitian people and the United Nations presence on the island. Let me extend my Government and country's deepest condolences to the Government and people of Haiti and to the families of those who have lost their lives in the service of the United Nations and the international community on the island. My country is actively engaged in emergency efforts currently being undertaken by the European Union (EU). We are also looking at possibilities to make the best possible national contribution in this very difficult and dramatic situation.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“I would also like to pay a special tribute to our Belgian predecessors in the chair of the 1267 Committee, who paved the way for today's decisions. Much will depend on the practical implementation of this resolution, especially on the appointment of an eminent ombudsperson with the highest qualifications in fields such as law, human rights, counter-terrorism and sanctions. This is a work in progress. This is a case where the decision of the Council to remain actively seized of the matter is of particular significance. Therefore, my delegation very much hopes that the Council will continue to show an active interest in the state of the overall work of the 1267 Committee. To that end, the biannual reports of the Committee to the Council can prove to be a very useful instrument. 09-65516”
2009-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6247 (2009) · source
“For these and many other reasons, I believe that resolution 1904 (2009) represents a significant step forward in improving the fairness and transparency of the sanctions regime under resolution 1267 (1999), thus enhancing both its effectiveness and its legitimacy. My delegation would like to thank the United States as the main sponsor of the resolution, as well as the other sponsors and all the members of the Council, for their strong engagement in this very important matter. At the same time, special thanks are due to many other United Nations Member States that have actively supported this process over many years, in particular the group of like-minded States and the friends of the rule of law.”
2009-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6247 (2009) · source
“For the first time ever, individuals and entities seeking a de-listing will have a chance to present their cases to an independent and impartial ombudsperson, to be appointed by the Secretary-General. In the new resolution, the Council calls on Committee members to make every effort to provide their reasons when objecting to a de-listing request. It also directs the ombudsperson to forward to petitioners all information about a negative decision provided by the Committee, including explanatory comments. Furthermore, it instructs the Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of all pending issues so as to resolve them, to the extent possible, by the end of 2010.”
2009-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6247 (2009) · source
“More than four years ago, the World Summit called upon this Council to provide for fair and clear listing and de-listing procedures for individuals and entities on sanctions lists. As Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) during the past year, I have witnessed some of the shortcomings of the present system. I am also aware of 2 the growing number of cases filed by listed individuals and entities before national and regional courts in various parts of the world. I can therefore also appreciate how very substantially Security Council resolution 1904 (2009) improves the procedures under the sanctions regime under resolution 1267 (1999) in terms of due process.”
2009-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6247 (2009) · source
“That will give us a chance to learn more about envisaged steps and measures to implement the Panel's recommendations and their practical implications. We believe that measures to ensure accountability will be fundamental to achieving lasting peace and reconciliation in Darfur and in the Sudan as a whole. We welcome and support all efforts that contribute to that end. Austria encourages continued dialogue and diplomatic efforts among the Court, the African Union and the League of Arab States in order to ensure broad support for the Court in its aim to promote the rule of law, protect human rights and combat impunity within the framework provided by the Rome Statute. Austria is convinced that peace and justice are in no way contradictory goals, but rather mutually reinforcing imperatives. It is our joint responsibility to address both.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“We commend the efforts of the High- Level Panel. We welcome the wide consultations undertaken by the Panel in the preparation of the report. We also welcome its interaction with the Prosecutor of the ICC. The High-Level Panel's report sets out a number of recommendations to promote justice and reconciliation in Darfur, including proposals to expand and strengthen the system of the Sudan's special courts to deal with crimes committed in the conflict in Darfur, to establish a hybrid court for the most serious crimes and to establish a truth, justice and reconciliation commission. Austria looks forward to the presentation of the report by President Mbeki in the Security Council later this month.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“Notwithstanding the efforts by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and others, we have still not been able to overcome the negative consequences of the expulsion of non-governmental organizations in March 2009. The United Nations and other international actors, including the European Union, have repeated their calls on the Sudanese Government and all other parties to the conflict to ensure, in accordance with their international obligation, that humanitarian assistance reaches the most vulnerable people in the Sudan. In October, the High-Level Panel on Darfur, led by former President Thabo Mbeki, first presented its report on Darfur, entitled "The quest for peace, justice and reconciliation" (S/2009/599, annex I), which was endorsed by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“We recall the presidential statement of 16 June 2008 (S/PRST/2008/21), which urged the Government of the Sudan and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur to cooperate fully with the Court, consistent with resolution 1593 (2005). The European Union has also issued a number of clear statements in that regard. On 15 September, the Council of the European Union underlined that impunity for international crimes can never be accepted, reiterated its support for the ICC and called upon the Government of the Sudan to cooperate fully with the Court, in accordance with its obligations under international law. We remain deeply concerned about the dire humanitarian situation and the violence in the region.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“The Council also recalled the inclusion of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in the statutes of ad hoc tribunals and the Rome Statute of the ICC, and emphasized in that regard the principle of complementarity. Since the last report of the Prosecutor, in June, the Court has continued to work on the Darfur situation. In a positive development, to which other delegations have already referred, rebel leader Abu Garda, who is suspected of responsibility for the Haskanita attacks against African Union forces, once again voluntarily appeared before the Court for a confirmation-of-charges hearing, in October. More than four years have passed since the adoption of resolution 1593 (2005).”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for the presentation of his tenth report pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005), by which the Security Council referred the situation in Darfur to the ICC. Austria is a long- standing advocate of the rule of law and the fight against impunity and is a strong supporter of the ICC. In its resolution 1894 (2009), on the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict, which was adopted last month, the Security Council once again affirmed its strong opposition to impunity for serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights and drew attention to the full range of justice and reconciliation mechanisms, including international and mixed criminal courts and tribunals.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“The meeting provided the Working Group with very useful input for its deliberations. Next week, the Working Group will start its first reading of the new draft resolution on the establishment of an international residual mechanism for criminal tribunals, prepared by the Chair with the help of the Office of Legal Affairs and based on the recommendations in the Secretary-General's report. The negotiations on the resolution are expected to continue in the spring. In conclusion, I would like to thank once again the Presidents and Prosecutors of the ICTY and ICTR for their briefings. I would also like to express our gratitude to all the members of the Working Group for their very active and constructive participation in our discussions.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“On 8 October 2009, in order to increase transparency, raise awareness and provide an opportunity to hear the views of expert speakers and the broader United Nations membership on the various key issues related to the establishment of the residual mechanism or mechanisms, the Permanent Mission of Austria organized an Arria formula meeting on residual issues of the ICTY and the ICTR open to all Member States. Invited speakers included the Presidents of ICTY and ICTR, the Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, as well as representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Center for Transitional Justice. We are grateful to the many Member States who participated actively and for the interest they showed in the meeting.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“On 7 July, following negotiations and the agreement reached in the Working Group, the Security Council adopted resolutions 1877 (2009) and 1878 (2009). By letters dated 29 September, 15 October and 6 November 2009, respectively, the Tribunal Presidents made some new requests for the extension of some of the judges' mandates. In this regard, the Working Group is currently discussing two technical draft resolutions, which are expected to be adopted in mid-December.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“By a letter dated 28 September 2009 (S/2009/496), the President of the Security Council confirmed that Council members welcomed those recommendations and requested that the Secretary- General write to the Presidents of the Tribunals to ask that they ensure that the listed tasks are carried out as part of their completion strategies and that they report to the Security Council on their progress in implementing these tasks as part of their regular reporting, which we have heard today. In June and July, the Working Group also considered various requests by the Presidents of the Tribunals related to the completion strategies, including the extension of the judges' mandates, the appointment of additional ad litem judges and the redeployment of judges to the Appeals Chamber.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“It further analyzes 14 potential locations for the Tribunals' archives and the residual mechanism or mechanisms, which include 13 United Nations offices and the International Criminal Court. The report concludes with 13 recommendations addressed to the Security Council and the Tribunals. On behalf of the members of the Working Group, I would like to take this opportunity to highly commend the Office of Legal Affairs for the preparation of this report, which provides an excellent basis for the Group's deliberations. In September, the Working Group already reached agreement on recommendations (1) and (m), which are addressed to the Tribunals and are contained in paragraph 259 of the report.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“The members of the Group has also met informally with the President of the Special Court for Sierra Leone and with representatives of the Netherlands, Rwanda and Serbia in order to continue the dialogue with affected countries and host countries of the Tribunals. In mid-July, the Working Group started discussing the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/258) 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. The report provides valuable information about the eight potential residual functions identified by the Tribunals, discusses the potential structure and organization of the future residual mechanism or mechanisms and provides tentative estimates for staffing and costs.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“We therefore continue to encourage Rwanda's efforts to improve its judicial system and witness protection system and hope that those efforts will enable the Prosecutor to reapply for a referral of cases in early 2010. I would now like to give a brief update on the activities of the informal Working Group on international tribunals since my most recent briefing in June (see S/PV.6134). The Group, which to date has held 21 meetings, has continued to meet on a regular basis to take forward the discussions on the establishment of the residual mechanism or mechanisms. Another meeting of the Working Group with the Presidents and Prosecutors of both Tribunals will take place this afternoon.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“We welcome the most recent positive developments that the Chief Prosecutor has been able to report to us today. We are confident that the new task force and the intensive interaction and dialogue between the task force and the Office of the Prosecutor will help to rapidly address all outstanding issues on missing documents. With regard to the ICTR, we welcome the cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda that led to the arrest of two fugitives during the reporting period. As we already stressed this past June, the referral of cases to competent national jurisdictions is an essential part of the completion strategy.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“The arrest of the remaining 13 fugitives, including Ratko Mladic, Goran Hadzic and Felicien Kabuga, remains a top priority for the completion of the Tribunals' work. We call on all States concerned to fully cooperate with the Tribunals. With regard to the ICTY, we welcome the most recent report by the Prosecutor (see S/2009/589, annex II), in which he states that he is satisfied with the current level of efforts undertaken by the Serbian authorities in their cooperation with the Tribunal. We also welcome the continued efforts by the Croatian Government under Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor, in particular the recent establishment of the new task force. The task force concept has already been crucial to the ultimately successful efforts of Croatia and the international community to arrest General Gotovina and transfer him to The Hague.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“However, the most recent reports of the Tribunals (see S/2009/587 and S/2009/589) indicate that their work is not likely to be finished until 2013, or even 2014. While the reported delays remain of concern - and we urge the Tribunals to take all possible measures to complete their work expeditiously - at the same time we have to accept the reality that the dates set forth in resolutions 1503 (2003) and 1534 (2004) will not be met. We believe that we have reached a point where the Security Council will need to adapt to the changed circumstances and extend the mandates of the judges beyond 2010 in order to allow the Tribunals to plan their trials and appeals for the coming years.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“Secondly, as you have already said, Mr. President, in my capacity as Chairman of the Security Council's Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, I would like to give an update on the Group's activities. Austria reiterates its strong support for the strengthening of international criminal justice, including through the International Criminal Court (ICC), ad hoc or mixed tribunals and truth commissions. We highly commend the work of the ICTY and ICTR, which carry out a crucial task in fighting impunity and bringing 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.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting (Austria) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for the kind words you addressed to me and my delegation. I should like in turn to congratulate you and your delegation on Burkina Faso's assumption of the presidency for the month of December. This month is always very difficult and busy, and we are therefore very happy that it will be in your very experienced hands. Of course, you will have our full support and cooperation throughout the month. (spoke in English) I would also like to 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 address some issues about the completion strategies of the Tribunals.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 2.05 pm.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“We welcome the PBC's efforts to strengthen its linkages within the United Nations system as well as with other national, regional and international actors, the private sector and civil society. We attach great importance to building further on the Commission's accomplishments and look forward to its further development, as well as that of its working methods, in the context of the 2010 review. The review must be carried out in an inclusive way, with the participation of the entire United Nations membership, to ensure broader ownership of the process. Moreover, it should aim at strengthening the interaction between the Security Council and the PBC and increase the close coordination with the Peacebuilding Support Office on all peacebuilding efforts. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“In our view, the Peacebuilding Commission is an extremely important forum to ensure this, along with the Peacebuilding Fund and the Peacebuilding Support Office. The PBC, in accordance with its mandate, should advise on the interface between peacekeeping and peacebuilding. This would facilitate timely consideration by the international community of the longer-term perspectives on international engagements, including in the socio-economic area. Well-functioning State institutions and rule of law in a post-conflict context are prerequisites for sustainable and long-term development. We are convinced that successful peacebuilding can take place only if all relevant actors are included.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission provides valuable support for long-term democratic consolidation and sustained economic development. It is therefore best placed to develop a well coordinated, international consensus on peacebuilding and to bridge the gap between early stabilization and recovery efforts and long-term development planning. In our view, it is essential to pay particular attention to two aspects: first, the transition, as I already said, between peacekeeping and peacebuilding; and secondly, the interface between peacebuilding and long-term cooperation for sustainable development. The successful negotiation of both elements is key to the ultimate success of an international engagement.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“We believe that it is evident that the work of the Peacebuilding Commission has a very important security dimension, especially when it deals with areas such as security sector reform or the destabilizing effects of drug trafficking and many other areas that have to do with stability issues and involvement in the country. For all those reasons, we believe that peacebuilding is an area that requires a constructive and forward-looking dialogue between the General Assembly and the Security Council. Austria welcomes the crucial role of the Peacebuilding Commission in addressing a country's post-conflict needs by promoting a coherent and integrated approach highlighting the principles of national ownership and regional cooperation.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“Peacebuilding perspectives must be taken into account from the very first day after the cessation of a conflict, and peacebuilding efforts must go hand in hand with the possible deployment of peacekeeping missions. The importance of bringing peacekeeping and peacebuilding closer together has also become evident to us in our work as a member of the country-specific configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission for Sierra Leone. We also felt that the development there of an Integrated Peacebuilding Office is a very interesting and important model, and we therefore welcome the fact that the Security Council has already mandated other integrated peacebuilding offices.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“I will now make a statement in my national capacity. Austria too would like to express its thanks to His Excellency Ambassador Heraldo Mufioz for introducing the third annual report (S/2009/444) on the work of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). We are grateful for the hard work undertaken and the excellent leadership provided by Ambassador Mufioz in the PBC. We also thank all PBC member States and the Chairs of the country-specific configurations for their work and for their collective efforts in preparing this report. Austria associates itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Sweden on behalf of the European Union later in this meeting. Effectively profiting from the window of opportunity in the immediate aftermath of a conflict is a crucial investment for long-term peace and stability.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to His Excellency Mr. Heraldo Mufioz, Permanent Representative of Chile and Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Munoz to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2009/444, which contains the report of the Peacebuilding Commission on its third session. 2 At this meeting, the Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Mufioz. I now give the floor to Mr.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, El Salvador, Finland, India, the Republic of Korea, Sweden and Switzerland, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“I thank Mr. Menkerios for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”
2009-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6223 (2009) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Haile Menkerios, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Menkerios. I now give the floor to Mr. Menkerios.”
2009-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6223 (2009) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.25 pm. 25”
2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source
“I should like to assure our friends in Bosnia and Herzegovina that Austria is and will remain a reliable partner of Bosnia and Herzegovina on its path towards lasting stability and European integration. Its future, like that of the entire region, lies in the European Union. It is my firm conviction that the major challenge facing the political leadership of Bosnia and Herzegovina today is to make that future possible. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Sweden.”
2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source
“We agree with the assessment of the High Representative that the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR) still plays a key role in contributing to a safe and secure environment that helps the Office of the High Representative and other international actors to implement their mandates. This is also reflected in the recent extension of the EUFOR mandate by the Security Council, through resolution 1895 (2009). Austria will continue its commitment as a troop contributor to the operation. An Austrian officer, Major General Bernhard Bair, has recently assumed the responsibility of Force Commander. Finally, let me reiterate that we are convinced that the stability and prosperity of Bosnia and Herzegovina is key for the realization of a broad zone of stability in the Balkans.”
2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source
“A policy paper recently published by this pressure group makes the very valid point that respect for the rule of law is critical not only in the judiciary but in all aspects of State administration, especially in those areas with which citizens interact on a daily basis, such as the education and health sectors, where corruption regrettably remains a fact of daily life. The policy paper 4 which we shall be happy to share with members of the Council and other interested Member States - also stresses the need for increased rule of law activities related to gender-based violence.”
2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source
“Austria fully supports the ongoing efforts to establish and consolidate the rule of law in South- Eastern Europe and welcomes progress achieved in that regard by the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Judicial and police reform present a very important - but by no means the only - challenge in this area. In this context, I should like to draw the attention of the Council to the work done by the Regional Women's Lobby for Peace, Security and Justice in Southeast Europe. This body unites women politicians and activists from all countries of the region. It is an important grass-roots initiative, which Austria and the European Union support, in the implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008). Former Austrian Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik is actively involved in this work.”
2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source
“We share the concerns of the High Representative about the prevailing political climate, which continues to prevent the country from completing outstanding reforms. Closure of the Office of the High Representative and the transition to a reinforced EU Special Representative remain crucial for Bosnia's further advancement. We appeal to all political leaders, with the assistance provided through the EU-United States initiative, to speed up key reforms related to the Euro-Atlantic perspective, constitutional functionality and the conditions that have been set for the closure of the Office of the High Representative. It is time to correct the current course. The path Bosnia and Herzegovina chooses today will be decisive for the future prosperity and well-being of the country and its people.”
2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source
“We also hope that this important challenge and responsibility will provide an element of cohesion within Bosnia and Herzegovina. We should also like to align ourselves with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Sweden on behalf of the European Union, but I should like to make the following additional points. We are encouraged by the recent progress on visa liberalization, and we hope that the implementation of the road map will soon be completed. Bosnia and Herzegovina must not fall behind its neighbours on the path towards Euro-Atlantic integration. Membership in the European Union (EU) offers by far the best medium-term and long-term chance for a solution to most of the current problems in the region.”
2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source