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Mellbin

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2013-09-19
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2013-09-19
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  1. “We urge all parties, international partners and the Afghan Government alike, to embrace and advance this crucial work. Afghanistan's institutions have a critical role to play in ensuring that the transition is successful and that the progress made is safeguarded and forms a basis for Afghanistan's future peace, security, growth and development. The EU and its member States will continue to support this process in order to promote the emergence of a fully self-reliant, peaceful, democratic and prosperous society for the benefit of all Afghans.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  2. “We look forward to the Heart of Asia senior officials meeting here in New York on Monday. With the fifth and final tranche of the security transition, Afghanistan formally assumed lead security responsibility nationwide. The AfghanNational Security Forces have managed to retain control of key areas, but gains are fragile and come at a price. The Afghan National Security Forces have sustained considerable losses in 2013 and still experience high attrition rates. We emphasize the importance of the ongoing efforts to develop and put in place a mechanism which ensures the financing of the Afghan National Security Forces after 2014. Such a mechanism must be coherent, transparent, accountable, sustainable and effective while at the same time fulfilling the principle of Afghan ownership and sovereignty.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  3. “This process is particularly important as the provincial reconstruction teams gradually hand over their responsibilities. Addressing these issues offers the chance of strengthening the accountability of the Government to the Afghan people and increasing local peoples' participation and involvement in all layers of the State. In addition to strengthening State institutions, we all recognize the opportunity that would be provided by an inclusive peace and reconciliation process. We call on all regional Governments to use their influence to encourage all groups to support an Afghan-led peace. Increased regional cooperation has a key role to play in supporting peace. We reiterate our support to the Istanbul Process on Regional Security and Cooperation and continue our active support to the Heart of Asia process.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  4. “We welcome the commitment of the Afghan Government to retaining the "A" status, and trust that the Government will take appropriate action based on the advice of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, provided during her recent visit to Afghanistan, and the recommendations of the upcoming review by the International Coordination Committee of National Human Rights Institutions. Making effective Government evident to all Afghans is vital to retaining and increasing support for the State. The transparent flow of public funds at the national and local levels is the backbone of a functioning State. Afghanistan needs to take action to both implement the constitutional framework of Government at all levels across the country and to clarify the responsibilities of different levels of the State where some doubt exists.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  5. “But it is impossible for the institutions of justice to contribute to the rule of law if the most senior positions are occupied by officers whose terms have long expired. We therefore call upon the Government of Afghanistan to take action to appoint the Chief Justice and other members of the Supreme Court, in line with the provisions of the Constitution. The rule of law is also critical to the full implementation of the statutory provisions relating to human rights, and, in particular, the rights of women. It is imperative that the Government of Afghanistan address widespread discrimination against women and girls. Institutions have an important role to play in promoting human rights. The Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission is an important institution in that respect.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  6. “Those elements will be instrumental for inclusive and transparent elections with a legitimate outcome. The European Union and its member States will continue to engage fully with the process over the coming months. Financial and technical support is being provided through the United Nations Development Programme's electoral assistance programme, ELECT II.. The EU believes that the rule of law is critical to Afghanistan's development. We are supporting the creation of an effective justice system underpinned by a civilian police force and other rule of law institutions. Recently, the EU's police mission, European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan, was extended until the end of 2014 and will continue supporting the Afghan national police.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  7. “Progress in establishing the legislative framework for the elections has been impressive, and we commend the relevant Afghan bodies for the steps taken. We welcome the selection and appointment of the new members of the Independent Election Commission and of the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission. Those institutions will be important in embedding democratic processes in Afghanistan. It is vital that the needed technical and logistical elements be put in place to guarantee their effective and autonomous workings. We urge the Afghan authorities to continue to give priority to the preparations for presidential and provincial elections. In particular, we stress the importance of appropriate measures, both to ensure security for voters and officials and to promote women's participation.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  8. “Good progress has been made in some areas, notably in establishing a legislative framework for the forthcoming elections. But more needs to be done to tackle corruption, promote economic growth, strengthen the rule of law and safeguard human rights. The United Nations has a critical leadership role to play in enabling the international community to work ever more effectively together and with the Government to fulfil commitments made in Tokyo. In our statement today, we want to focus on the important role Afghanistan's institutions have to play in safeguarding progress to date and providing the platform for growth and development. The presidential and provincial elections in April 2014 will mark a historic moment in Afghanistan. It will be the first time that there has been a democratic transition of power.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  9. “The political role of UNAMA in advising and assisting the Afghan Government is of central importance, especially in the context of the upcoming elections and in support of the peace and reconciliation process. We reiterate our firm commitment to Afghanistan and the Afghan people and the long-term partnership agreed between the Government of Afghanistan and the international community in Chicago and Tokyo last year. In the context of that long-term partnership, the EU is working to finalize the negotiations on the EU-Afghanistan cooperation agreement on partnership and development. The EU and its member States currently give more than €1 billion ayear in development assistance to Afghanistan. The full implementation of the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework remains paramount to achieving a successful transition in Afghanistan.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  10. “Mr. Mellbin: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Iceland, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Norway, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia align themselves with this statement. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2013/535), Special Representative Jan Kubis for his briefing and Ambassador Tanin for his encouraging remarks. The EU acknowledges and supports the important work of Special Representative Jan Kubis and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in building a constructive relationship with the Government of Afghanistan.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source