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Mayr-Harting

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first: 2008-12-09
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“At the time of my last briefing, the first five names had been placed on the Committee's agenda. As of today, the Committee has discussed a total of 71 entries. In 50 cases, the listing was confirmed to remain appropriate, while eight names, including well- known cases such as Vinck, Sayadi, Nada and Barakaat, have been de-listed as a result of their review pursuant to resolution 1822 (2008). For 13 names, the review is still pending as the Committee is of the view that further information is necessary for it to conclude its considerations. In order to be able to successfully complete the review process by 30 June 2010, the Committee very much depends on the active cooperation and assistance of Member States.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“When reviewing names in a Committee meeting, each name is introduced by the Monitoring Team and the Committee subsequently conducts a thorough discussion of that entry. In particular, the Committee evaluates all available information and considers whether listings remain appropriate. It does so on the basis of the "associated with" criteria for listings set out in relevant resolutions. The Committee also considers updating the consolidated list and/or the narrative summaries. During the review process, the need for further information or clarification occasionally becomes apparent, and the Committee and the Monitoring Team use that opportunity to engage with reviewing States in an effort to resolve any questions that have arisen. Such follow-up discussions reinforce the review process and also serve to improve the quality of the list.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“Today, I would like to report on the progress achieved so far, as well as on the current status of the review process in the Committee. As of today, the Committee has initiated the review of 422 names, which were subdivided into four groups, by sending these names to the respective designating States and States of citizenship and/or residence for review. The remaining 66 names will be sent to reviewing States in the coming days. Once all replies from reviewing States for a particular name on the consolidated list have been received, and following a one-month period in which each member of the Committee and the Monitoring Team can provide further input, the name is placed on the Committee's agenda.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“The current review pursuant to resolution 1822 (2008) is an effective instrument to ensure that the Committee's consolidated list of individuals and entities associated with Al-Qaida and the Taliban remains dynamic and accurately reflects the current threat. As the Council is well aware, in paragraph 25 of resolution 1822 (2008) the Security Council directed the Committee to review all the 488 names that were on the consolidated list at the date of the adoption of that resolution in order to ensure that the information is as accurate as possible and that the listings remain appropriate. The review process is one of the key priorities of the Committee and a main focus of its work. In my last briefing to the Security Council in May (S/PV.6128), I outlined the procedure for review.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“I thank Ambassador Urbina for his briefing. I will now give a briefing in my capacity as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities. Ten years after the adoption of Security Council resolution 1267 (1999), the threat posed by Al-Qaida and the Taliban persists worldwide, and especially in South Asia. At the same time, over the years this threat has evolved considerably and we must ensure that the existing sanctions regime against Al-Qaida and the Taliban remains a relevant and effective tool in countering terrorism.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“I thank the Permanent Representative of Croatia for the joint statement he has delivered on behalf of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004), and for his briefing in his capacity as Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001). I now give the floor to Mr. Jorge Urbina, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004).”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“I thank Mr. Vilovie for his briefing. I once again ask the Permanent Representative of Croatia to take the floor to deliver a second statement, in his capacity as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001).”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“Jorge Urbina, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004); and myself, in my capacity as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and Taliban and associated individuals and entities. I shall first like to give the floor to Mr. Ranko Vilovic', who will make a joint statement on behalf of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004). Thereafter, he will give a briefing in his capacity as Chairman of 2 the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter- terrorism. I now give him the floor.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: 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. At this meeting, the Council will hear briefings by His Excellency Mr. Ranko Vilovie, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism; His Excellency Mr.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Syrian Arab Republic and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, 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.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“I thank Mr. Obasanjo for his briefing. There are no other speakers inscribed on my list. In accordance with the agreement reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10:45 am.”
2009-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6215 (2009) · source
“Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on the Great Lakes Region. 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. Obasanjo. I now give the floor to Mr. Obasanjo.”
2009-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6215 (2009) · source
“I should like to extend, on behalf of the Security Council, a very warm welcome to our new colleague from the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sir Mark Lyall Grant, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations. I have had the privilege of working with him in the past and I am very happy that we can continue this cooperation here. I am sure that the Council membership in its entirety is looking forward to working closely with him. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in the Great Lakes region 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 Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo.”
2009-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6215 (2009) · source
“I thank the Permanent Representative of Nepal for his kind words addressed to the Council, to me personally and to the members of the Council. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”
2009-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6214 (2009) · source
“I thank Ms. Landgren for her briefing. As this would seem likely to be the last time we will be able to hear and meet with the Permanent Representative of Nepal in the framework of the Security Council, I would like to associate myself on behalf of the Council and in my national capacity with Ms. Landgren's statement. Our cooperation with Ambassador Acharya has always been excellent, and we are extremely grateful for the opportunity we have had to work with him in these past years. I now call on the Permanent Representative of Nepal.”
2009-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6214 (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 the Council's provisional rules of procedure to Ms. Karin Landgren, Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Mission in Nepal. It is so decided. I invite Ms. Landgren 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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2009/553, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the request of Nepal for United Nations assistance in support of its peace process.”
2009-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6214 (2009) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the Permanent Representative of Nepal, in which he requests 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 that representative 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, Mr. Acharya (Nepal) took a seat at the Council table.”
2009-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6214 (2009) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the ongoing planning for the transition of UNOGBIS to an integrated peacebuilding office on 1 January 2010, and looks forward to the timely development of an integrated strategic framework, including a strategic workplan with appropriate benchmarks to measure and to track progress on the implementation of the new Office's mandate. "The Security Council reiterates the importance of the regional dimension in the resolution of the problems faced by Guinea- Bissau and, in this regard, welcomes the role of ECOWAS, the African Union, the CPLP and the European Union in the peacebuilding process in that country." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2009/29. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6213 (2009) · source
“"The Security Council calls on the international community to provide timely and adequate support for the implementation of the Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau, adopted on 1 October 2008 by the Peacebuilding Commission, including that of the 09-59538 quick-impact projects. The Council takes note of the importance of building synergies among the donors. It further takes note of the preparations for the first review of the Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau, and looks forward to its finalization. The Security Council reiterates its support for the work of the Peacebuilding Commission country-specific configuration on Guinea-Bissau.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6213 (2009) · source
“In this context, the Council welcomes the progress in implementing the West Africa Coast Initiative involving ECOWAS, commends the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Department for Peacekeeping Operations, the Department for Political Affairs and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) in support of the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking in West Africa, and calls on the international partners to continue supporting this partnership and the efforts of the national authorities to strengthen activities on policing and internal security, including law enforcement and border control, as part of the security sector reform process.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6213 (2009) · source
“09-59538 "The Security Council urges the Government of Guinea-Bissau to take the necessary actions in the framework of the Guinea-Bissau anti-narcotics operational plan and the ECOWAS plan of action against drug trafficking and organized crime in West Africa. The Council further notes that the situation in Guinea-Bissau continues to be extremely fragile, in particular as a result of increased drug trafficking and organized crime that could pose a threat to regional stability, and should be addressed by an approach of shared responsibility.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6213 (2009) · source
“In this regard, the Council emphasizes the necessity of pursuing and implementing an effective and comprehensive national strategy for security sector reform, to be supported by the international partners. The Council reiterates its request for the Secretary-General, through his Special Representative for Guinea-Bissau and the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau, for an effective coordination of the support provided by the international community to security sector reform in Guinea-Bissau, taking into account the work already undertaken by the European Union and other international actors in this area.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6213 (2009) · source
“In this regard, it takes note of the ongoing consultations between the United Nations, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) to assist the Government of Guinea-Bissau, at its request, in carrying out a credible, thorough and expeditious investigation, in accordance with international standards, into the political assassinations of March and June 2009. The Security Council calls upon the Government of Guinea-Bissau to expedite this process, and calls on the above-mentioned organizations and the international community as a whole to bring their support to this end. "The Security Council underlines the challenges faced by the Government of Guinea- Bissau, in particular to ensure that the security sector is effective, professional and accountable.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6213 (2009) · source
“The Council reiterates that the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the people of Guinea-Bissau must be fully protected. It again urges the armed forces of Guinea-Bissau to ensure that their commitment to abide by the civilian authorities and to respect the constitutional order is fully honoured. "The Security Council also takes note of the National Assembly's plans to convene a national conference on "Conflicts in Guinea-Bissau: causes, prevention, resolution and consequences", and underscores the need to conduct an inclusive political dialogue process aimed at ensuring national reconciliation in the country. "The Security Council reiterates the importance of consolidating democracy, security, the rule of law, national reconciliation and the fight against impunity to ensure sustainable peace in Guinea-Bissau.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6213 (2009) · source
“After consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council recalls its previous statements and resolutions on Guinea-Bissau, and notes the latest report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and on the activities of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS) (S/2009/552). The Council reaffirms its support for the continuing efforts to consolidate peace in that country. "The Security Council welcomes the peaceful presidential elections that were held on 28 June and 26 July 2009 and the inauguration of President Malam Bacai Sanha on 8 September. It also takes note of the President's commitment to combat impunity, foster national reconciliation and achieve socio-economic development.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6213 (2009) · source
“Pursuant to the decision taken at the 6212th meeting of the Security Council, I acknowledge the presence of Mr. Joseph Mutaboba, Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau, pursuant to rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. 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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2009/552, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and on the activities of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in that country.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6213 (2009) · source
“There are no further speakers on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.10 a.m. 11”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“I thank His Excellency Mr. Tete Antonio for his presentation. (spoke in English) I now give the floor to the Permanent Representative of Guinea-Bissau, His Excellency Mr. Alfredo Lopes Cabral.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Tete Antonio, Acting Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“I thank Mr. Costa for his briefing. I now give the floor to Mrs. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Chairperson of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and Permanent Representative of Brazil.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“I thank Mr. Mutaboba for his briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. 09-59461”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“Tete Antonio, be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda in accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. 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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2009/552, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and on the activities of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in that country. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Joseph Mutaboba, Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, Her Excellency Mrs. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti and His Excellency Mr. Tete Antonio. I now give Mr.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (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 Her Excellency Mrs. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Permanent Representative of Brazil, in her capacity as Chairperson of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. It is so decided. The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 4 November 2009 from the Permanent Representative of Uganda to the United Nations, in which he requests that the Acting Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, His Excellency Mr.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“Cabral (Guinea-Bissau) took a seat at the Council table. 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 Mr. Joseph Mutaboba, Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau. It is so decided. 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. Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. It is so decided.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“The situation in Guinea-Bissau Report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and on the activities of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in that country (S/2009/552) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the Permanent Representative of Guinea-Bissau, in which he requests 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 that representative 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, Mr.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Council in the month of November, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Le Luong Minh, the Permanent Representative of Viet Nam, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of October. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Minh and his delegation for the great diplomatic skill with which he and they conducted the Council's business last month and were able to move the Council's work forward on a number of very important issues. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“Finally, let me express my delegation's full support for the draft presidential statement and thank Uganda for drafting it and for leading the negotiations to a successful conclusion.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“Austria believes that the use of lessons learned is of great relevance to future cooperation between the organizations and would allow them to identify measures for improving their cooperation even further. We welcome the idea of drawing up such lessons, and we believe that this exercise should be undertaken with all partners involved in order to benefit from their respective comparative advantages and insights. Austria is convinced that, in our way ahead, important cross-cutting issues such as respect for international law and human rights - especially the rights of women and children in armed conflict - and the protection of civilians should be integral parts of our approach. We further believe that it is essential to take into account the views and concerns of troop- and police-contributing countries.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“We therefore believe that all options - and I insist on all - outlined by the Secretary-General in his report, aimed at supporting African Union-led peacekeeping missions under United Nations mandates should be seriously and substantively considered further. I listened very closely to what my colleague, the Permanent Representative of Uganda, just said on this subject. The question of establishing adequate accountability mechanisms for the different support activities to the African Union is also critical. We concur with the assessment of the Secretary-General that donors and all other stakeholders should harmonize their respective reporting and accountability standards to alleviate the burden imposed on the African Union by numerous existing requirements.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“The Africa Peace Facility, as well as the close coordination and cooperation among the three organizations in specific peacekeeping situations - such as we experienced in the case of the transition from the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic to the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad - demonstrate that this triangular partnership is beneficial to all. In his report, the Secretary-General also outlines possible ways to support African Union-led peacekeeping missions under a United Nations mandate. As I have said on an earlier occasion at which we discussed this matter, Austria warmly welcomes a stronger role for the African Union in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“Austria welcomes this recommendation and believes that its implementation needs to be considered in the light of ongoing efforts in capacity-building, supported by the European Union and other international actors with a view to ensuring African ownership and close coordination among all relevant activities and actors. In this context, we would also like to commend the current African Union Commission for its leadership in strengthening African capabilities, and would like to invite all African Union member States to lend their full support to these efforts. We hope that important and courageous decisions will be taken in the near future. We are of the opinion that the partnership among the African Union, the United Nations and the European Union has been extremely beneficial to crisis management on the African continent.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“In this context, the close cooperation and coordination between the United Nations and the African Union, including the regional economic communities, have been of vital importance to conflict resolution, prevention, early warning and mediation on the African continent. Austria strongly welcomes the increasingly important role of the African Union in this regard. Strengthening the African Union's institutional capacities for peacekeeping operations is essential if the African Union is to take on a more significant role in the maintenance of peace and security in Africa. The Secretary-General has made several proposals on how to address this issue, including the development of a comprehensive plan and road map for capacity- building to be drawn up by the African Union with the support of the United Nations and other relevant partners.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“The Council does so in response to the increased demand for more complex peacekeeping activities and the subsequent new approach that is required towards the successful implementation of these activities. The Secretary-General's report, following up on the work of the African Union-United Nations panel (see S/2008/813), provides us with one more important contribution to our discussion of this very pertinent issue. It rightly focuses on areas of particular relevance to the close cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union. The strategic partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations with regard to peacekeeping is of great importance to international peace and security.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“We are grateful for the important contributions made today to our debate by Under-Secretary-General Alain Le Roy, Ambassador Tete Antonio and President Romano Prodi. I would also like to acknowledge the presence here today of Under-Secretary-General Malcorra. I would like to join others in thanking the Secretary-General for his report (S/2009/470) on support to African Union peacekeeping operations authorized by the United Nations. Austria fully supports the statement to be delivered later in our meeting by the representative of Sweden on behalf of the European Union. Since earlier this year, the Security Council has been examining key questions of United Nations peacekeeping.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“We have seen significant changes in Timor-Leste since 2006, also thanks to the work of UNMIT under Mr. Khare's leadership. The benchmarks that UNMIT has established will continue to provide us with an excellent strategic framework to assess progress in the four priority areas, and that in turn will facilitate the review, as well as possible future adjustments to UNMIT's mandate.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“It also calls for the strengthening of the police and the judiciary, the adoption of relevant legislation, such as the new penal code, and a clear division of responsibilities and competencies between the police, on the one side, and the military, on the other. In our View, the military could, for instance, place greater emphasis on areas such as disaster relief and international peacekeeping. Those are also fields in which my own country has some experience and are areas of action where the armed forces of smaller and medium-sized countries might be able to provide appropriate training and advice. Since this is the last time for Mr. Khare to brief the Council in his capacity as Special Representative, in closing, I would like to join others in thanking him for his important contribution to the peace process over the past three years.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the recommendations made by UNMIT, in cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, to strengthen accountability for human rights violations, and we hope for their rapid implementation. It is important that the National Police of Timor- Leste is making and continues to make progress in resuming its primary policing responsibilities, including through the police training academy. We also welcome the swearing in, last week, of international prosecutors and clerks who can support the judiciary of Timor-Leste. The successful re-establishment of a functioning rule of law system is crucial for achieving long-term stability. That requires the continued review and reform of the security sector at all levels.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) can play a key role in that evolution. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General has already drawn the attention of the Council to the important contribution provided by the European Union and its member States in this regard. We support the authorities of Timor-Leste in their endeavours to build strong institutions that can fight impunity for grave violations of human rights. As the Secretary-General has reminded us, further - albeit as yet incomplete - progress has been made in holding accountable those responsible for criminal acts and human rights violations during the 2006 crisis.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“We salute the fact that the process of the return and resettlement of internally displaced persons has nearly been completed. We also wish to congratulate, as others have done, the Government of Timor-Leste on the successful conduct of the recent elections at the community level. We welcome the efforts to promote inclusive dialogue and national reconciliation. For these endeavours to be successful, some of the root causes of the 2006 crisis still need to be fully tackled. Timor- Leste continues to face important challenges in reducing poverty and creating new employment opportunities. The Government of Timor-Leste therefore rightly stresses that there is an increasing need to move from conflict prevention to a comprehensive development agenda.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“I would like to join my colleagues in welcoming Deputy Prime Minister Guterres and thanking him for his important statement. I further wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his extremely useful briefing. Austria aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Sweden on behalf of the European Union later today. Let me nevertheless make the following specific points. We were encouraged by the climate of calm that prevailed during the celebrations on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the 1999 referendum. At the same time, we would like to take this opportunity to remember those, including members of the United Nations Mission, who lost their lives at the time.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source