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1. “It is well known that a great number of countries support the decision of Palestine to declare its independence. If this situation is not met with a resumption of negotiations, it could create an even more difficult situation in the Middle East. The current situation in the region thus calls for renewed efforts. We remain concerned by the cycle of attacks and reprisals that is hampering the consolidation of the progress made on the ground by the Palestinian Authority, whose efforts we call on the international community to continue to support.”

   2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source

2. “The present context in the Middle East calls for new efforts to resume negotiations and to arrive at a dynamic compromise, one that must be based on parameters that are broadly accepted by the international community, which were recalled in President Obama's statement. My delegation remains concerned at the long- standing stalemate in the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, despite the commendable efforts of the international community to restart direct negotiations between the two parties, in particular the Quartet meeting held on 11 July at the imitative of the United States Government. It is regrettable that this meeting, while it inspired some hope, did not lead to the resumption of negotiations. The stalemate is unacceptable and, if it continues, risks creating a rift in the international community on the prospects of the peace process.”

   2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source

3. “Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): We welcome you in the chair, Mr. President, for this important debate on the situation in the Middle East. We in our turn would like to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Robert Serry, for his briefing. He brought us up to date on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and on other situations in the Middle East. Gabon would like to recall its support for the legal framework founded on the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and of the General Assembly. We also recall our position here in favour of a two-State solution: a Palestinian State and an Israeli State living side by side in peace.”

   2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source

4. “The withdrawal announced this month of a large number of troops from some international forces, particularly those of the United States and NATO, confirm the major challenge that the Government has to meet in its attempts to fully assume it sovereign prerogatives. Here, we reaffirm our full support to the staff of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the United Nations for their assistance to the Afghan Government to that end. In conclusion, we pay tribute to Mr. Staffan de Mistura for his unceasing efforts to support peace and stability in that country. With respect to the impending transition, we share his view that security must remain a priority, but that improved security must yield transition dividends based on improved coherence of international assistance and on inclusive and participatory dialogue.”

   2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source

5. “Despite these efforts, a number of obstacles remain, particularly in the areas of security and good governance. My delegation takes this opportunity to call once again on the new Afghan Government to do its utmost to strengthen its capacity to fight terrorism and corruption, which remain the major obstacles to peace and stability in the country. As we stressed at the most recent debate, the security and protection of civilians must be priorities of the Government in its efforts to establish a sovereign State based on solid and stable constitutional institutions. The Afghan authorities should assume their full responsibilities in this area.”

   2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source

6. “In fact, since our most recent debate on 17 March (see S/PV.6497), the situation in Afghanistan has seen major progress, particularly in the political transition process. We are pleased to note the progress achieved in national reconciliation. In this regard, we welcome the fact that the Afghan Government has, at the request of the Security Council, committed itself to facilitating the reintegration of moderate insurgents, pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011). We also welcome the establishment by the Government of a joint independent committee to promote transparency and accountability within the Administration. We believe that this is an important element in the process of transferring responsibility, which was referred to by Ambassador Tanin a moment ago.”

   2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source

7. “Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of July. I take this opportunity to thank all of the Permanent Representatives and their delegations for the cooperation and support they offered me during Gabon's presidency of the Council in June. I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Staffan de Mistura and Ambassador Tanin for the briefings they have just provided on the situation in Afghanistan on the basis of the report of the Secretary-General before us (S/2011/381). First and foremost, I would like to express our strong condemnation of the recent acts of violence, which undermine the progress and achievements made since March.”

   2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source

8. “The Security Council has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.20 p.m. 11-39599”

   2011-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6572 (2011) · source

9. “In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America. The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1994 (2010). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the adoption of the resolution.”

   2011-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6572 (2011) · source

10. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Israel and Syria to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2011/385, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, Portugal, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/201l/359, containing the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2011-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6572 (2011) · source

11. “The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1993 (2011). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.20 a.m. 11-39332”

    2011-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6571 (2011) · source

12. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/201l/395, containing the text of a draft resolution submitted by Portugal. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/392, containing a letter dated 27 June 2011 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America.”

    2011-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6571 (2011) · source

13. “In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America. The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1992 (2011). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.15 am. 11-39326”

    2011-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6570 (2011) · source

14. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of cote d'Ivoire to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2011/394, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2011/351, containing a letter dated 10 June 2011 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2011-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6570 (2011) · source

15. “I thank Mr. Augusto for his statement. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.20 am. 11-39059”

    2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source

16. “I thank Minister Da Silva for his statement. I now give the floor to Mr. Manuel Domingos Augusto, Secretary of State for Political Affairs at the Ministry of External Relations of Angola and Chair of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries.”

    2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source

17. “I thank Mrs. Viotti for her briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. Aristides Ocante da Silva, Minister of Defence of Guinea-Bissau.”

    2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source

18. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Manuel Domingos Augusto, Secretary of State for Political Affairs at the Ministry of External Relations of Angola and Chair of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of members of the Council to document 8/2011/370, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in that country. I now give the floor to Mr. Joseph Mutaboba.”

    2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source

19. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Guinea-Bissau to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Aristides Ocante da Silva, Minister of Defence of Guinea-Bissau. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Joseph Mutaboba, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau, to participate in this meeting. At this meeting, Her Excellency Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Permanent Representative of Brazil, will give a briefing, pursuant to rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, in her capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission.”

    2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source

20. “I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1991 (2011). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 am. 11-39053”

    2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6568 (2011) · source

21. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2011/390, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Gabon, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of members of the Council to document S/2OIl/298, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”

    2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6568 (2011) · source

22. “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 Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.45 am. 11-38906”

    2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6567 (2011) · source

23. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2011/389, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Colombia, Gabon, Nigeria, South Africa and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show of hands. In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1990 (2011).”

    2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6567 (2011) · source

24. “I thank Ambassador Moraes Cabral for his briefing. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.30 am.”

    2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source

25. “I now give the floor to Ambassador Jose Filipe Moraes Cabral of Portugal in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning the Libyan Arab J amahiriya.”

    2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source

26. “Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Pascoe.”

    2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source

27. “I thank Ambassador Fedotov for his comments and his concluding remarks. 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 12.40 p.m.”

    2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source

28. “I cannot conclude without renewing my country's support for the praiseworthy efforts of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in combating the cross-cutting threats that undermine peace and security in several countries around the world. Gabon therefore supports the response planned by UNODC as outlined by Mr. Fedotov in his briefing. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to Mr. Fedotov to respond to the statements made by Council members.”

    2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source

29. “This will require, inter alia, joint efforts and a strengthening of international cooperation through exchanges of information and experience. Assistance to strengthen the capacities of less advantaged countries will be part of this effort. International cooperation also means that focus should be placed on regional efforts and on strengthening the implementation of existing measures to help prevent and suppress crime - measures derived from current legal frameworks. I would highlight in this respect the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances, the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the United Nations Convention against Corruption.”

    2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source

30. “The activities of transnational organized crime go far beyond mere drug trafficking, to include activities having to do with migrants, trafficking in human beings, money laundering and corruption. These threats destabilize regions and fragile States and undermine the efforts of the international community aimed at development, post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding in fragile areas. In developed countries, as elsewhere, this same phenomenon leads to deterioration in the security situation. It threatens democracies and weakens the fabric of societies and their economies. This phenomenon has been amplified as a result of technological advances and open borders and markets, and this has led to new opportunities for criminal networks. As a result, these problems must be dealt with in a holistic matter.”

    2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source

31. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Gabon. I would like to join others in thanking Ambassador F edotov for his very informative briefing and in congratulating him on the leadership that he has provided at the head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). I welcome the recent initiatives undertaken by Mr. Fedotov, which he announced in his briefing, namely, the start of the work of the task force on transnational organized crime and drug trafficking. Gabon also welcomes the fact that, for several years now, the Security Council has recognized the fact that transnational organized crime and drug trafficking are cross-cutting threats to international peace and security.”

    2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source

32. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Fedotov.”

    2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source

33. “It recalls that targeted measures can be imposed on those that engage in or provide support for acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Somalia, including acts that threaten the Djibouti Agreement or the political process or threaten the TFIs or the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) by force, violate the arms embargo or obstruct the delivery of or access to humanitarian assistance in Somalia. "The Security Council commends the progress made by AMISOM. and the Somali security forces in consolidating security and stability in Mogadishu, and recognizes the significant sacrifices made by these forces." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/201 l/ 13. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6564 (2011) · source

34. “It welcomes the upcoming consultative meeting, with the participation of the TFls and all Somali stakeholders, which should agree on a road map of key tasks and priorities to be delivered over the next 12 months, with clear timelines and benchmarks, to be implemented by the TFIs. The Security Council notes that future support to the TFIs will be contingent upon completion of these key tasks. The Security Council urges all Somali stakeholders to participate constructively and responsibly in this meeting. "The Security Council reiterates the primary responsibility of Somalis to achieve peace, security and reconciliation in Somalia.”

    2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6564 (2011) · source

35. “It calls on the Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs) to build broad-based representative institutions through a political process ultimately inclusive of all, taking into account the need to ensure the participation of women in public life. "In this regard, and recalling the Security Council's meetings with Somali parties in Nairobi on 25 May, the Security Council calls on the TFIs to consult widely with other Somali groups, including local and regional administrations, and to work closely with the countries of the region, regional organizations and the wider international community.”

    2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6564 (2011) · source

36. “"The Security Council welcomes the signing of the Kampala Accord on 9 June, and commends the leadership shown by President Museveni and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mr. Augustine P. Mahiga in facilitating this agreement. "The Security Council calls on the signatories of the Kampala Accord to honour their obligations. It takes note of the appointment of the new Prime Minister of the Transitional Federal Government and looks forward to the prompt appointment of a new Cabinet. It calls on the signatories to ensure cohesion, unity and focus on the completion of the transitional tasks set out by the Djibouti Agreement and the Transitional Charter.”

    2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6564 (2011) · source

37. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council reiterates its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia. It reaffirms its support for the Djibouti Agreement and peace process as the basis for the resolution of the conflict in Somalia. It also reiterates the need for a comprehensive strategy to encourage the establishment of peace and stability in Somalia through the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders.”

    2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6564 (2011) · source

38. “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 4.15 pm. 11-3854]”

    2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source

39. “In that regard, my delegation urges the Committee to consider all possible steps to enable the full implementation of the recommendations, and to continue the consultations undertaken on its programme of work during country visits in order to gather the necessary information for it to carry out its mandate. In conclusion, Gabon continues to be concerned about the violations and ongoing uranium-enrichment activities by Iran. We continue to call on the Iranian authorities to comply with the requirements of the International Atomic Energy Agency and to return to the negotiating table with the E3+3. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to Ambassador Osorio. 12”

    2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source

40. “Today, like my colleagues, I would like to thank Ambassador Nestor Osorio for presenting his report. My delegation welcomes the in-depth consideration by the Committee's members of the recommendations contained in the final report of the Panel of Experts submitted to the Committee and to the Council on 7 May, in accordance with paragraph 29 of resolution 1929 (2010). Likewise, we welcome the work done by the Panel of Experts, whose preparation of notices should facilitate the implementation of some of their recommendations on nuclear activities, ballistic missiles, conventional weapons and their means of delivery, export controls, maritime and other transport, and financial and trade restrictions.”

    2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source

41. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Gabon. Gabon would like to reaffirm its commitment to the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, of which the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is the cornerstone. On 22 March, my delegation expressed deep concern (see S/PV.6502) about the cases of sanctions violations by Iran, in particular of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007). We called on the Iranian authorities to respect the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, to comply with the requirements of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and to return to the negotiating table with the E3+3. We also noted that re-establishing confidence between Iran and the rest of the international community in that regard was at stake.”

    2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source

42. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Council will hear a briefing by Ambassador Nestor Osorio, Permanent Representative of Colombia, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). I now give the floor to Ambassador Osorio.”

    2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source

43. “I thank Mr. Pascoe for his briefing. I now invite Council members to informal consultations continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.30 am”

    2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source

44. “Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Pascoe.”

    2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6562 (2011) · source

45. “I thank Mr. Muburi-Muita for his comments. 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 1.25 p.m. 17”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source

46. “We will be sure to give special attention to the next report of the Secretary-General on the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I once again give the floor to Mr. Muburi-Muita to respond to the statements and comments made by delegations. 11-38140”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source

47. “Specifically, it is able to enhance synergies in follow-up activities, evaluate results and develop response strategies, as do the African Union Mission in Somalia, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and the United Nations Mission in the Sudan. In that respect, we would like to recognize the commitment of the contributors, Uganda and Rwanda. The recommendations made in the Prodi report (see S/2008/813) and the relevant subsequent reports of the Secretary-General are, in our view, the foundation for the work of the Office in implementing the recommendations contained in the reports themselves and in analysing methods for improving and strengthening the relationship between the United Nations and the African Union. In conclusion, I would like to assure the Council of my country's and my delegation's support.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source

48. “In May, at the meeting between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union in Addis Ababa, I presented an assessment of cooperation between the two bodies on behalf of the Security Council. I noted the progress made in several areas, including strengthening dialogue and contact on issues related to peace and security; United Nations support for the Ten-Year Capacity- Building Programme for the African Union; and assistance to the African Union and regional African organizations to help them develop the necessary capacity to plan, deploy and carry out peacekeeping operations. Nevertheless, members of the two Councils recognized that more needed to be done in terms of planning strategy and mobilizing resources. That is precisely the role and place of the Office.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source

49. “I shall now make a brief statement in my capacity as the representative of Gabon. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Zachary Muburi-Muita, for his briefing and to congratulate him on his work as Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union since its creation by the Secretary- General in July 2010. My country places great importance on the work of the Office and its contribution to cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union (AU), in particular on issues related to peace, security and development. The representative of Portugal recalled some specific concerns that deserve the attention of the Office.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source

50. “I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Muburi-Muita for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to members of the Council.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source