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first: 2012-10-17
most recent: 2016-02-17
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“re resentative of Guinea-Bissau. . p The meeting rose 11131040 am. The CPLP stands ready, together with the rest of the international community, to continue our support to Guinea-Bissau in respect ofnational ownership.”
2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source
“To conclude, we take this opportunity to highlight the recent visit made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste and current Chair of the Council of Ministers of the CPLP, His Excellency Mr. Hernani Coelho, and the Executive Secretary of the CPLP, Ambassador Murargy, to Guinea-Bissau from 10 to 12 February. In that regard, we call for the early convening of the International Contact Group, in line with the call made by ECOWAS in December, in order to support the process of national dialogue towards the consolidation of peace and democracy in Guinea- The President (spoke in Spanish): 1 now invite Bissau. We, the CPLP, remain ready to assist in the Council members to informal consultations to continue holding of the meeting in March, asjust stated by the our discussion on the subject.”
2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source
“ECOMIB has played a critical role during this time of instability, and the CPLP expresses its full support for a possible extension of its mandate. We encourage donor countries and the Security Council to provide sufficient political and financial support for ECOMIB's work. This indeed is a crucial moment for Guinea-Bissau. It is of the utmost importance that the international community stand by the country in consolidating the much-needed path to stability and development. The extension of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Bissau in its present format would definitely rightly express the United Nations commitment and engagement towards Guinea-Bissau and its people.”
2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source
“The CPLP wishes to recognize the concerted efforts of the international community to assist Guinea-Bissau in this crisis. In that regard, we appreciate and commend the efforts of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), in particular those of Ambassador De Patriota as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the PBC. We also welcome the efforts made by regional leaders and by regional organizations such as the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In particular, we thank ECOWAS for the important role played by the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ECOMIB) in maintaining peace and security in Guinea-Bissau. We also welcome the recent visit by the ECOWAS Special Envoy, His Excellency Mr. Obasanjo, and express appreciation for all his efforts.”
2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source
“Such delays will only affect the people of Guinea-Bissau, who are already suffering a highly negative social and economic impact. We call on the international community to continue supporting Guinea-Bissau and its people in the implementation of the State reforms and development plans, while stressing that the key responsibility for achieving the necessary stable environment for political and institutional cooperation rests with the national stakeholders. Last week, my country provided $250,000, as the first tranche of a pledge made during the Brussels round table, as part of an effort to support national reconciliation dialogue activities. Last July, Portugal also began the implementation of its strategic cooperation programme as follow-up to the â‚¬40 million pledge announced at the Brussels round table.”
2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source
“The current impasse has impacted the reform agenda that has been initiated, in particular in the security and justice sectors, which have been stalled for over six months. The national strategic development plan - entitled "Terra Ranka" - reflects the aspirations of the Bissau- Guineansforgreaterpolitical stabilityandsocioeconomic development, as well as for the consolidation of the rule of law and the protection and promotion of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. The document, presented by President Jose Mario Vaz and the former Prime Minister Domingos Simoes Pereira at the donor round table in Brussels in March, garnered the support of the international partners. It is deeply concerning that the instability in the country has forced international partners to delay disbursements ofpledges made in March.”
2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source
“We call on all stakeholders - namely, the organs of sovereignty, the political parties, civil society and others - to engage in constructive, inclusive political dialogue, while respecting democratic principles and the Constitution. Statesmanship is required to move forward with both the national reform agenda and along the path to stability, which requires national leadership and ownership. In that connection, we highlight the fact that the constitutional order, as well as the role played by the judicial system, continue to be upheld in Guinea- Bissau. We also highlight the non-involvement of the armed forces. While it is the sole responsibility of the authorities in Guinea-Bissau to resolve the political crisis, it is crucial that the process fully respect the Constitution and the rule of law.”
2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source
“At the outset, let me congratulate you, Sir, for assuming the rotating presidency for this month. I also thank you for convening this meeting. I also want to thank Miguel Trovoada, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau, for his briefing to the Council and for his strenuous efforts to assist the Bissau-Guinean authorities to resolve the crisis. I am honoured to address the Council on behalf of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP), whose members are Angola, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe and my own country, Timor-Leste. The CPLP member States regret the current political impasse and remain deeply concerned about the current situation in Guinea-Bissau.”
2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source
“We also welcome the efforts made by regional leaders and by regional organizations, such as the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In particular, we thank ECOWAS for its mediation efforts and for the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau's important role in maintaining peace and security. The CPLP stands ready, together with the rest of the international community, to continue its support to Guinea-Bissau, while fully respecting national ownership. I take this opportunity to inform Council members that, at its meeting ofthe Council of Ministers held in Dili in July, the CPLP decided to deploy to Guinea-Bissau in the near future a joint mission of the President of the CPLP Council of Ministers and the Executive Secretary.”
2015-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7514 (2015) · source
“We call on the international community to continue to support Guinea-Bissau and its people in the implementation of the State reforms and development plans. At the same time, we stress that the key responsibility for achieving the necessary stable environment of political and institutional cooperation rests on the national stakeholders. In conclusion, we would like to recognize the concerted efforts of the international community to assist Guinea-Bissau in the crisis. In that regard, we appreciate and commend the efforts of the Peacebuilding Commission, in particular those of Ambassador Patriota, Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration, who convened an opportune meeting on 17 August to evaluate the situation. The meeting resulted in a statement that the CPLP fully endorses.”
2015-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7514 (2015) · source
“We welcome the fact that the armed forces of Guinea-Bissau are complying with their constitutional role and the law by avoiding any interference in the present political crisis. The national Strategic and Operational Plan, entitled "Terra Ranka", reflects the aspirations of Bissau-Guineans for greater political stability and socioeconomic development, as well as for the consolidation of the rule of law and the protection and promotion of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. The document, presented by the President and the Prime Minister at the donor round table in Brussels in March, garnered the support of the international partners. The current political crisis could undermine the progress already made in that regard, and compromise continued economic progress.”
2015-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7514 (2015) · source
“We call on all stakeholders, namely, the organs of sovereignty, the political parties represented in Parliament, civil society and others, to engage in constructive political dialogue. Statesmanship is required to defuse the current political crisis, with full respect of the Constitution and the rule of law, as well as the spirit of inclusion. While the authorities in Guinea-Bissau are solely responsible for resolving the political crisis, it is crucial that the process fully respect the Constitution. It is equally paramount to the continued stability of the country that the reforms initiated be pursued, especially the reforms of the security and justice sectors and the fight against impunity.”
2015-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7514 (2015) · source
“Since the peaceful, free and fair elections of 2014, in which the people of Guinea-Bissau clearly expressed their desire for stability and their commitment to democratic rule, much progress has been made in Guinea-Bissau, not only in the provision of services to the population, or the payment of arrears, but also in the important steps made concerning the much-needed reforms and on consolidation of the rule of law. It is vital for Guinea-Bissau and its people that the gains made are notjeopardized, and that the reforms continue to be implemented. The CPLP member States regret the recent political developments and remain deeply concerned at the current situation in Guinea-Bissau.”
2015-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7514 (2015) · source
“At the outset, let me thank you, Madam President, for presiding over this meeting and on assumping the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I thank Mr. Trovoada, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau, for his briefing to the Council and his efforts to resolve the crisis. I am honoured to address the Council on behalf of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP), whose members include Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, Sao Tome' and Principe and my own country, Timor-Leste. We welcome the statements issued by the Council on the situation in Guinea-Bissau, as well as the Secretary-General's reports (S/2015/619 and S/2015/626), whose recommendations we fully endorse.”
2015-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7514 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the Secretary-General's recent report on Guinea-Bissau and its recommendations, which we fully support, particularly the extension of UNIOGBIS for a period of 12 months and the Council's endorsement of ECOMIB as a guarantor of stability and a partner in security sector reform.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“At this crucial juncture, it is imperative that the international community support the ongoing and planned reform efforts of the authorities of Guinea- Bissau and that all stakeholders align themselves with the priorities set by the Government and approved by the National Assembly. The CPLP and its member States remain engaged in coordination efforts with the United Nations, ECOWAS, the African Union and the European Union. The Peacebuilding Commission, its Guinea-Bissau configuration and the International Contact Group are well-suited platforms to deepen that cooperation in support of the priorities identified by the Government of Guinea-Bissau. Finally, we recognize the crucial role of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) and that of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“As previously mentioned by the representative of Ghana, in November, our respective Ministers for Foreign Affairs, as Chairs of ECOWAS and the CPLP respectively, hosted a very successful and fruitful meeting of the International Contact Group, where His Excellency Prime Minister Domingos Simoes Pereira shared the Government's main reform priorities. The Group highlighted the need for ECOMIB to continue its mission. The Group also called upon all international partners to actively participate in the Guinea-Bissau international donor conference scheduled for March 25 in Brussels. On behalf of the CPLP, I want to assure Guinea- Bissau of the full support of all of the Community's member States to the donor conference, and that we will continue to seek the full engagement of all international partners.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“However, despite those accomplishments, Guinea-Bissau remains a post-conflict State with fragile institutions and scarce financial resources. It is therefore vital that the international community support the reform efforts in their technical and financial aspects, including by guaranteeing stability to enable the national authorities to implement the necessary reforms. The CPLP and its member States remain deeply committed to supporting the people and authorities of Guinea-Bissau. On 29 October, an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers of the CPLP reaffirmed the relevant role the Community can play in providing technical assistance to the country, drawing on the common language, administrative model and experience of its member States in cooperating with Guinea-Bissau.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“We recognize the critical role it has played in maintaining stability, protecting the authorities and institutions and engaging in efforts aimed at security sector reform. Those efforts must continue in a sustainable way as part of a holistic programme and in coordination with other international partners that envisage resuming cooperation in that area, including CPLP countries. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/37) points to the many challenges that lay ahead for Guinea- Bissau. We therefore encourage the Government to continue the State reforms aimed at greater political stability and socioeconomic development, at consolidating the rule of law and at protecting and promoting the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of all Bissau-Guineans.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“Under the steady leadership of the newly elected authorities, Guinea-Bissau has made significant progress in recent months. They have taken the first steps to implement security sector reform, reinforce the judicial system, improve the management of State revenues and enhance the delivery of basic social services and utilities, with a particular focus on the education sector and Ebola prevention. With regard to security sector reform, the new Armed Forces Chief of Staff has been reshuffling the leadership of various units since his appointment, and the Minister of Defence has established a committee to review the list of military personnel to demobilize through retirement. We thank the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the continued maintenance of the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ECOMIB).”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this very important meeting. I also congratulate you, Sir, on the Chinese delegation's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month, and we wish you well. I also want to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Miguel Trovoada, for briefing us on the recent developments, and Ambassador Patriota in his capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. I am honoured to address the Council this morning on behalf of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP), whose members are Angola, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe and, my own country, Timor-Leste.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“That is why Timor-Leste is pleased to co-chair with Denmark the International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and State-building. The Dialogue brings together fragile and conflict-affected countries and international partners and exemplifies the importance of sharing knowledge and experience. National ownership and the building of resilience require concerted efforts, and effective and transparent resource management can contribute greatly to both. The g7wL advocates efforts to manage risks, increase the use of country systems and support for the building of national capacities. Those can all add to the long-term process of peacebuilding and state-building and assist in breaking the cycles of conflict and build resilience.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“That is why the g71L nations have been promoting the New Deal and its peacebuilding and state-building goals, which address economic foundations along with revenues, services and security, to ensure that development is country-owned and country-led. Underpinning all that is the need for strong institutions, governance and capacity to ensure accountable and fair social-service delivery. As our Prime Minister stated at the General Assembly last September, we are not fragile because we are poor; we are fragile because we have weak institutions. A critical aspect in moving beyond conflict and in building strong, resilient, effective and efficient institutions is the need for strong partnerships, specifically partnerships built on mutual trust, with respect for national ownership.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“As such, a comprehensive approach is needed that addresses the specific challenges and root causes in each particular conflict setting. I take this opportunity to highlight that no fragile conflict-affected country has achieved a single Millennium Development Goal (MDG) and that, according to the World Bank's 2011 World Development Report, conflict can set a country back 30 years in lost domestic product growth. Insecurity and violence, weak institutions and poverty are interlinked factors that create serious obstacles to peace, development and the attainment of the MDGs. Progress requires an approach that links security, political and development actors.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“That is why the petroleum fund is used in such a transparent manner in the budget on infrastructure spending and on the delivery of education and health services. Timor-Leste is now at a stage where we can give back to the international community, in particular by sharing our experiences and lessons learned. Timor- Leste is the current Chair of the Group of Seven Plus (g7+) fragile post-conflict and conflict-affected nations. The aim of the Group is to provide a united voice for the g7+ countries and to advocate for a different approach to peacebuilding and state-building, anchored in national priorities and ownership of the peacebuilding and development agenda. The g7+ knows from bitter experience that without peace and stability there can be no development and that conflict is development in reverse.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The Government has embraced the principles underpinning the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and has gone on to develop the world's most successful, comprehensive and transparent online database of publicly available information on budget expenditure, tenders, development partners' contributions and programme implementation. Timor-Leste's management of its extractive industries resources has been endorsed by the Revenue Watch Institute. This year, we have been ranked 13 out of 58 countries surveyed and ranked above some of our development partners for safeguards and quality control. We are mindful of the resource curves and the need to diversify our economy, and we are aware of the potential for conflict ifpeople feel that they are missing out on the benefits of our petroleum wealth.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“A small portion of the fund is used for the State budget, pursuant to approval by Parliament. That transfer is guided by estimated sustainable income. At this time, that is estimated at 3 per cent, which is the amount that over time can be spent without depleting the petroleum wealth. The governance of the petroleum fund is based on a high degree of transparency and the disclosure of information to help build public support for the wise management of petroleum revenues and to reduce the risk of misappropriation and corruption. Timor-Leste is very proud to be the first country in Asia, and third country in the world, to comply with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. That means that every dollar of the petroleum revenue is publicly disclosed and matched with the records of the resource companies.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Our petroleum industry is critical to economic growth, prosperity and capacity development. Petroleum revenue belongs to the Timorese people. The Government is determined to ensure that any income generated from those resources benefits all the people, including future generations. That is why the Constitution states that the resources of the soil, the subsoil, the territorial waters and the continental shelf and the exclusive economic zone, which are essential to the economy, shall be owned by the State and shall be used in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with national interests. It is why our Parliament adopted a petroleum fund law that requires taht all petroleum income to be invested in a sovereign wealth fund in accordance with the principle of good governance, for the benefit of current and future generations.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Last month, we celebrated the eleventh anniversary of the restoration of independence. The path towards stability and development has been difficult, especially considering the daunting challenge of building a nation from ashes. Now with a solid foundation of security and stability, there is a strong sense ofhope and confidence in Timor- Leste, confidence and aspirations that are stipulated in the strategic development plan for the period 2011 to 2030, which aims to transform the country from a low-income nation to a country with upper-middle income levels by 2030, with a population that is secure, educated and healthy. An important part of the plan includes economic progress and the development of industries that will diversify the economy and drive our prosperity.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“I would like to join other delegations in condemning the terrible attack on the United Nations compound in Mogadishu. We convey our sympathies to the Government and people of Somalia and the families of the victims. Allow me also thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate and for the opportunity to share my country's experience. We agree with you, Sir, that the effective and transparent management of a country's natural resources can be critical to preventing conflict. Timor-Leste is a very young nation, and we are proud to be at the forefront of the world's best practices in relation to the management of our natural resources. Much effort has gone into the building of institutional and legal capacity to transparently and effectively manage our extractive industries.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm the strong commitment and support of both Samoa and Timor- Leste for the mandate and the work of the International Criminal Court. I congratulate you, Mr. President, once again on holding this debate.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The ICC is charged with fighting impunity for the most serious crimes against humanity. Last year, the Kampala amendments to the Rome Statute were unanimously approved, adding crimes of aggression to the list of those crimes that cannot go unpunished. In that regard, we note Samoa's ratification of the Kampala amendments on crimes of aggression during last month's United Nations treaty event. In ratifying the Kampala amendments, Samoa reaffirmed its faith in the rule of law and the vital protection that the law provides all States, especially to weak and small States, without having to resort to armed forces or to belonging to a military grouping to guarantee their protection. In conclusion, we appreciate the holding of this open debate and we hope that it becomes an annual event on the calendar of the Security Council.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Council's support of the Court, however, is not limited solely to providing the adequate and necessary funding. Referrals to the Court under article 13 of the Rome Statute should also seek to encourage the cooperation of States with the Court. The aforementioned challenges create impediments that affect the Court's ability both to carry out its mandate and that prevent the delivery of justice to victims. Justice needs to be seen to be done and must happen in a timely manner. As the growing number of States parties to the Rome Statute shows, the fight against impunity is universal. As such, States Members of the United Nations and the Security Council should support the efforts to strengthen the Court's capacity to deliverjustice and to receive the necessary cooperation, when needed.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The growing faith of the international community in the ICC is evident not only in the increasing caseload, but in the growing number of ratifications of the Rome Statute. Currently there are 121 States parties to the Statute as the Court moves towards universalization, becoming the globaljustice institution it was envisaged to be. In this regard, we encourage those States that have not done so to consider ratifying the Statute. Given the number of referrals, both nationally and from the Council, we must also strengthen the ability of the Court to implement its mandate. Security Council referrals should include a financing mechanism to ensure that the ICC has the resources and capacities to fulfil its mandate in an efficient and effective manner.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The mandates of the Security Council and the Court are complementary in nature, as international peace and security must go hand in hand with justice and the rule of law. We note the unique relationship between the Court and the Security Council and hope that such initiatives as this continue, to allow for this relationship to be further strengthened. Greater cooperation between the two entities would allow the Court's work to be carried out in a more timely and efficient manner. We note the lifting of the travel ban on President Gbagbo, allowing him to be present for ICC proceedings at The Hague, and the increase in the number of references to the Court in Council resolutions, the most recent being in resolution 2071 (2012), of 12 October, as examples of such cooperation.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Those linkages were clearly articulated in the outcome of the recent High-level Meeting on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels. For peace to be sustainable, justice and the rule of law must be guaranteed. The ICC plays an integral part in the architecture of the rule of law at the international level. The establishment of the Court 10 years ago was a major achievement in the protection of human rights and in upholding international humanitarian and criminal law. Recently there have been major developments in the work of the Court. The first verdicts were delivered, in the cases of Thomas Lubanga and Charles Taylor. Those verdicts send a strong message to the victims of violence that the global community is serious about fighting impunity and ensuring justice for the most heinous crimes against humanity.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Independent State of Samoa and my own country, Timor-Leste. Allow me, Sir, first to thank Guatemala, as the most recent State party to the Rome Statute, for having organized this important open debate under your presidency. I would also like to thank the Secretary- General, International Criminal Court (ICC) President Song, and Mr. Mochochoko of the Prosecutor's office for their briefings today. The nexus between peace and justice are complex and intertwined. As such, the role and importance of the International Criminal Court in fighting impunity and promoting the rule of law is ever more interconnected with sustainable peace and the delivery of justice.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source