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Mbeou

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2012-05-15
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2012-12-19
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  1. “Let me in conclusion reiterate Togo's deep gratitude to the United Nations and to all of its specialized bodies and agencies, in particular the United Nations Development Programme, UNAMA and ISAF, for all of the sacrifices they have made to ensure a prosperous future for Afghanistan.”

    2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source

  2. “We look forward to seeing the implementation of measures in the context of the regional ministerial conference held on 12 and 13 November aimed at strengthening cooperation on counter-narcotics efforts, specifically the establishment of a hotline between the relevant national agencies and the creation of a regional contact group. There is no doubt that the situation in Afghanistan continues to require assistance from the international community, particularly in the wake of the scheduled withdrawal of ISAF at the end of 2014. The hopes sparked by the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan, held on 8 July, cannot be dashed. The considerable progress made must be consolidated.”

    2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source

  3. “We are particularly disturbed to note that women continue to be subjected to violence and harmful traditional practices. The same holds true for children, as attacks have been carried out against educational and health-care facilities. It is important that such heinous acts not reoccur. We welcome the initiatives of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) aimed at dealing with the practice of the early marriage of young girls. The fight against drugs remains a major challenge. Joint research undertaken by the Ministry of Counter- Narcotics and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime indicatedthat opium cultivation rose by 18 percent in 2012.”

    2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source

  4. “We also welcome the negotiations undertaken bilaterally on 15 November by the United States and Afghanistan, in line with their strategic partnership agreement. For now, even though we are witnessing an overall decline in the number of security incidents, the people, particularly in the south and east of the country, continue to pay a heavy price, as they are the victims of the activities of illegal armed groups, tribal clashes and disputes over natural resources. In addition, United Nations personnel and implementing partners are the victims of violence, as evidenced by the attacks carried out against their convoys in several provinces. Human rights have not fared any better in that atmosphere, which is marked by an increase of 28 per cent in the number of civilian victims as compared with the last three months of 2011.”

    2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source

  5. “In the context of the process of strengthening regional integration, several meetings have been held, including the Mazar-e-Sharif conference on strengthening economic ties between Afghanistan and Central Asia, on 14 and 15 November. While there have been positive developments in the political field, unfortunately the same cannot be said of the security situation, which remains unfavourable, even as we are seeing the gradual transfer of responsibilities from the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) to the Afghan authorities. We take note of the conclusions of the Brussels meeting held on 9 and 10 October, at the end of which ISAF was directed to begin planning a post-2014 training mission.”

    2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source

  6. “In that regard, we welcome the holding in Chantilly, France, starting today, as had been announced, of inclusive talks with the participation for the first time of representatives of the Taliban with close ties to Mullah Omar. Those talks will represent a necessary milestone towards the holding of genuine inter-Afghan negotiations on the security future of Afghanistan following 2014. The visit by Mr. Rabbani late last month and his meetings with the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) made it possible to discuss prospects for the peace process. That progress has been made in a more favourable regional climate, given that the confidence-building measures undertaken under the Istanbul Process on Regional Security and Cooperation for a Secure and Stable Afghanistan are continuing to be implemented.”

    2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source

  7. “My country acknowledges the United Nations, and especially the United Nations Development Programme, for the valuable support extended to the Afghan authorities through the ELECT II assistance programme (Enhancing Legal and Electoral Capacity for Tomorrow, second phase). In addition to the measures undertaken to hold transparent and credible elections, it is encouraging to note that the peace process is under way. Proof of this was the holding of a week of peace and national unity, during which numerous events took place throughout the country. The release on that occasion ofa number of Taliban members sends a strong signal to them and to armed opposition groups, which, we hope, will respond to the Government's outreach to them to resolutely join the peace process.”

    2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source

  8. “We express the hope that the Commission that is in place, in which both houses of parliament are represented, will work tirelessly to find a compromise on the appointment of the remaining members. The fact that political parties have also stepped up their activities is an encouraging sign. Given that the media has an important role to play in that process, we appreciate President Hamid Karzai's approach of meeting with members of the media covering the elections. That approach also helps to entrench the freedom of expression, which continues to be a crucial aspect of democracy and of ensuring free and fair elections.”

    2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source

  9. “On the political front, we see that, with the support of the international community, Afghanistan has made outstanding progress in fulfilling the commitments made at the Tokyo Conference last July, in particular by identifying steps to place the 2015-2024 on a solid foundation. The holding of credible presidential and provincial elections, scheduled for 2014, continues to be a significant challenge to overcome. Afghan stakeholders, including civil society, have not hesitated in firmly commiting themselves to preparing for those elections. In order to provide a more robust legal foundation for the electoral process, appointment to the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board will henceforth take place on the basis of a law.”

    2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source

  10. “Mr. M'Beou (Togo) (spoke in French): I should like to thank Mr. Jan Kubis for introducing the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan (S/2012/907), as well as for his tireless efforts as Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) aimed at restoring stability in that country. I also welcome the presence among us of Ambassador Tanin and I thank him for his statement. In his report last September (S/2012/703), the Secretary-General stated that the situation in Afghanistan was a cause for cautious optimism. Three months later, we see that while we have reason for hope in certain areas, such as in the politial situation, others, on the other hand, require additional commitment and sacrifice, in particular when it comes to security, human rights and combating narcotics.”

    2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source

  11. “We think that is the best way for the Committee to get its point across and to highlight the role of States in implementing resolutions.”

    2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source

  12. “With respect to sanctions, I share the View that, regrettably, sanctions imposed under the auspices of the United Nations coexist with a myriad of other sanctions imposed by States or groups of States. The report of the Panel of Experts notes that overlap with concern. While some countries say that they are bound only by United Nations sanctions, others state that they are applying both categories simultaneously. Concerning reports, given that few States have provided the Council with reports on the implementation of the resolutions relating to the Iranian nuclear issue, it would seem to be to the benefit of all countries if outreach activities were regularly conducted through visits, inspections and participation in seminars and workshops.”

    2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source

  13. “Against that background, Togo calls on the Islamic Republic of Iran to fulfil its commitments under not only the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons but also its agreements with the IAEA and the negotiations with the five plus one group. My country welcomes the continuation of those negotiations on 23 and 24 May in Baghdad. Another similar meeting is scheduled to be held on 18 and 19 June. Togo also takes note of the statement made by the Iranian President to the effect that his country is willing to pursue negotiations and voices the hope that the Moscow meeting will lead to an outcome that could constitute a guarantee in the context of renewed relations between Iran and other partners.”

    2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source

  14. “The February 2012 report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stresses that enrichment activities have continued and that the Iranian nuclear programme may have been extended to military activities, particularly at the Parchin site. The findings of the report (S/2012/395) of the Panel of Experts created pursuant to resolution 1929 (2010) seems largely to confirm the IAEA's suspicions. We regret that the IAEA's continuously expressed will to inspect that site has not yet received a favourable response from the Iranian authorities. That approach is typical of the cooperation between Iran and the Agency - a cooperation that the Board of Governors of the IAEA would very much like to intensify.”

    2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source

  15. “Mr. Mbeou (Togo) (spoke in French): I should like to thank Ambassador Nestor Osorio for his briefing on the activities of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) and its Panel of Experts. I take this opportunity to commend the Panel - whose mandate was extended by resolution 2049 (2012), of 7 June 2012 - for the considerable efforts it is deploying. We note that, since the adoption of resolution 1737 (2006), relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the various bodies established to combat the proliferation of nuclear weapons have not improved. Rather, in recent years, indeed in recent months, the crisis of confidence has actually worsened.”

    2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source

  16. “That is why we invite all Bosnian political leaders to refrain from all unilateral and sectarian solutions and to combat extremism, religious hatred and violence, which destabilize the country. By the same token, Togo urges them to work together in order to adopt the reforms necessary to move the country onto the path towards greater national and regional integration. It is only in doing so that they will be able to ensure peace and prosperity for their citizens. I would like to conclude by expressing my country's full support for the efforts of the High Representative in his mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to the civilian and military staff who work to promote respect for the Dayton Peace Agreement and stability in the country.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

  17. “Indeed, according to the report, the political situation between the different communities remains tense, and the Dayton Peace Agreement is coming up against the desire of some leaders to strengthen the autonomy of their entity and to move towards independence, circumstances allowing, while others call for the creation of a third entity with a Croat majority. In this respect, Togo deplores nationalist rhetoric that undermines central State institutions and the efforts of the international community to bring peace and stability to the country and the region as a whole. We continue to believe that only frank and sincere dialogue and the quest for compromise will lead to a lasting and definitive settlement of differences.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

  18. “We hope that the relevant authorities, at their respective levels, will very swiftly take the appropriate measures to implement this agreement. Moreover, we welcome the ratification on 30 March 2012 by Bosnia and Herzegovina of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. By this ratification, the country is committed to carrying out investigations to locate those who have disappeared, to prosecute the perpetrators of the disappearances, and to provide families of the disappeared with access to full compensation, which represents considerable progress in terms of combating impunity. These major achievements should not lead us to ignore the remaining obstacles and challenges to building a truly functioning, multi-ethnic State.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

  19. “The compromise reached by the political leaders of the country is proof that, with political resolve, Bosnia and Herzegovina is able to meet the challenges facing it. The numerous actions undertaken by Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the adoption of measures pertaining to the European Union integration process, show that a new momentum is at work and should be supported. My country would also like to commend the progress made by political leaders towards achieving the five objectives and two conditions required for the closing of the Office of the High Representative, and the signing in March 2012 of an agreement that opens the way to the resolution of questions concerning the ownership of defence and State property.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

  20. “Mr. Mbeou (Togo) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Valentin Inzko, for his presentation of the biannual report on the situation in that country (see S/2012/307). Togo welcomes the important political progress in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular the formation, on 10 February, of a central Government, more than 16 months after the general elections held in October 2010. My country followed with great concern the ongoing political impasse that slowed the normal functioning of Bosnia and Herzegovina's institutions and led, in particular, to the slower implementation of the national and international obligations of that country.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source