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1. “We remain convinced that it is only through dialogue and political agreement that the parties will be able to achieve reconciliation in a situation characterized by two diametrically opposed approaches: that of a multi-ethnic, democratic and Euro-Atlantic society, and that of shared power among three nationalist oligarchies. We urge all parties to engage in dialogue and to display tolerance, which are indispensable requirements for reconciliation and inter-communal unity. We condemn any calls for division or for a reassessment of the Dayton Agreement. We call on all parties to strengthen their cooperation with the High Representative, EUFOR, NATO and the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. We would also note that EUFOR has played a vital role in improving the security situation.”

   2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source

2. “However, the gains made in the context of the Dayton Agreement are today at risk, and the international community must endeavour to preserve them. We are concerned at the persistence of several obstacles that are hampering the political process and the establishment of normally functioning institutions. I refer here to the difficulty of establishing a federal Government; the absence of an agreement on State property and on defence; and the challenge involved in ensuring the effective rule of law and the fiscal management of public finances. These are preconditions for the consolidation of peace and the building of a democratic State in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

   2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source

3. “We also welcome the decision taken recently by senior Bosnian officials to suspend the issuance of licences for the export of weapons and military material. We are also pleased to note that current political developments are marked by improved cooperation among the three members of the new Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. That original mechanism makes it possible to lay the foundation for breaking the political deadlock and to begin to establish an agreed transitional Government. My Government also welcomes the fact that the general elections held in October 2010 were conducted smoothly and that the European Union has lifted visa requirements for Albanians and Bosnians in the Schengen area.”

   2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source

4. “As we underscored at our previous debate (see S/PV.6421), Gabon fully supports the efforts made by the international community to establish the rule of law in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the basis of stable and lasting institutions. We reiterate our support for the implementation for the Dayton Agreement, which is the foundation for the political process in the country. The report that has just been introduced to us provides a new opportunity to evaluate both the implementation of the Agreement as well as the current political and security situation. With regard to security, my country welcomes the central role that the European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR) continues to play in ensuring a stable environment in the region in spite of an increasingly tense political situation.”

   2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source

5. “Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would also like to thank Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his introduction of the report under consideration (see S/2011/283). We take note of the hopeful note in which he concluded his statement, just as we have taken note of the progress highlighted in the report in the area of security and of the difficulties that are unfortunately hampering the comprehensive implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement. I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of Gabon, to once again commend Mr. Inzko and his team for their efforts on the ground to implement the Agreement, as well as in connection with the reforms aimed at contributing to Bosnia and Herzegovina's integration into Europe.”

   2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source

6. “Gabon assures the Prosecutor of its full willingness to cooperate with him in his efforts to fully achieve his objective. We encourage and urge all parties to the conflict in Libya to cooperate unconditionally with the International Criminal Court in this process in order to shed light on the nature of crimes so that perpetrators can be brought to justice. In conclusion, we wish to emphasize that the way in which this matter is addressed and the conclusions reached will, in our view, contribute to bolstering efforts to put an end to impunity and to reasserting the authority and impartiality of the Court in this crisis.”

   2011-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6528 (2011) · source

7. “We therefore urge the Libyan Government to cooperate and refrain from hampering the investigations under way. We affirm the need for the Security Council to support all efforts to shed light on the crimes committed throughout Libya, including against foreign migrant workers, including those from sub-Saharan Africa. We deplore the attacks on civilians who are peacefully protesting to express their desires for a free and democratic Libya. We also stress the need for the Prosecutor to have all the means necessary to carry out an impartial investigation. My delegation therefore welcomes the close cooperation between the Prosecutor and the International Commission of Inquiry set up by the Human Rights Council at its special session of 25 February.”

   2011-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6528 (2011) · source

8. “We are also attached to the fundamental principles of the protection of civilians, international humanitarian law and international human rights law. We recall our serious concern over the situation prevailing in Libya. We support all Security Council decisions to put an end to the violence in the country. We therefore call on all parties to the conflict to cease fire immediately. We urge once again that all means be deployed to reach a political solution to the conflict. That said, Gabon believes that the spirit and letter of all resolutions adopted by the Security Council must be observed. Their implementation must fully cover criminal acts by whomsoever committed in this crisis. The political efforts under way must not affect the requirements of justice regarding crimes committed against humanity.”

   2011-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6528 (2011) · source

9. “Mr. Messone (Gabon) (Spoke in French): We wish to thank Prosecutor Moreno-Ocampo for his initial report pursuant to paragraph 7 of resolution 1970 (2011). My delegation read the report with great interest and appreciates its concision, the quality of its analyses and the clear conclusions it reaches on the three main criteria for determining the Court's competence to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of the crimes committed in Libya since 15 February. We note the difficulties involved in any investigation in a conflict situation. We reaffirm Gabon's commitment to combating all forms of impunity. That is a position of principle to which we remain devoted and is the basis of our accession to the Rome Statute.”

   2011-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6528 (2011) · source

10. “Gabon, attached to inclusive political dialogue as a bulwark of peace, urges the authorities in Syria to establish recognized mechanisms that take into account the legitimate aspirations of the people to lasting peace and stability. That is why we welcome the upcoming meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the League of Arab States on 8 May. Finally, we urge all regional actors to support efforts to establish dialogue to put an end to the current cycle of demonstrations and repression.”

    2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6524 (2011) · source

11. “Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): Like other delegations, Gabon wishes to express its deep concerns regarding the alarming situation in Syria. Gabon welcomes the lifting of the state of emergency and other measures taken by the Syrian authorities. However, we urge those authorities to put an immediate end to the ongoing repression of peaceful demonstrations and to investigate such human rights violations. My country stresses the need to respect international humanitarian law in the face of the deterioration of the humanitarian situation described by Under-Secretary-General Pascoe. My delegation urges the Government of Syria to take concrete measures for deep-rooted reform to meet the aspirations of its people. We also urge the authorities to ensure the protection of civilians during law enforcement operations.”

    2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6524 (2011) · source

12. “Christopher Ross, to whom we reiterate our support for his efforts to reinvigorate the negotiating process. We believe that the resolution also endorses the Secretary-General's recommendation as to the need for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to continue to address the issue of refugees in the Tindouf camps. We welcome the recognition of the efforts and measures undertaken by Morocco to consolidate and strengthen the promotion and protection of human rights, especially in Western Sahara. Gabon remains wedded to the main objective of promoting a definitive solution to this problem and to creating conditions conducive to stability in the Maghreb region.”

    2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6523 (2011) · source

13. “Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): Gabon's position on the issue of Western Sahara is well known. We have always backed dialogue among the parties and positions mindful of international law and regional stability. We wish to recall our commitment to respect for human rights. 11-31280 My delegation welcomes the adoption of today's resolution 1979 (2011) on Western Sahara. This balanced resolution confirms the importance of the negotiating process and reiterates the Council's appreciation for the efforts undertaken by Morocco since 2006. Gabon also welcomes the resolution's support for the three initiatives proposed by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2011/249). These initiatives will promote a deepening of the negotiations under way under the aegis of the Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, Mr.”

    2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6523 (2011) · source

14. “Haiti's future, as well as its ability to deal with the urgent challenges facing it following the earthquake, require a democratic, peaceful transfer of power; the implementation of institutional and political reforms; strong support on the part of the international community for the new Government; and capacity on the part of the new Government to give momentum to economic development by promoting investment and creatingjobs. In conclusion, Gabon reiterates its support for the efforts of the international community to assist Haiti as well as for those of MINUSTAH. Finally, we endorse the presidential statement that will be adopted at the end of this debate.”

    2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source

15. “We must learn from other attempts to coordinate the activities of the international community in Haiti, including the example of the interim cooperation framework and the framework for State governance and reform. The action plan for reconstruction and development must open up new prospects, in particular with respect to ownership of the process by the Haitian people, both in Haiti and abroad, and the identification of structural, institutional and sectoral priorities. But above and beyond that, it is important for the international community to honour its commitments.”

    2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source

16. “We wish to commend the determination and professionalism of its staff and hope to see the rapid implementation of the integrated strategic framework, whose operationalization will enhance the coordination of the activities of MINUSTAH and the United Nations country team. Similarly, we welcome the high level of regional and subregional cooperation, characterized, inter alia, by the support of the Organization of American States and of the Caribbean Community, whose contributions to the reconstruction efforts represent an important pillar. Additionally, my country deeply appreciates the added value provided by decentralized cooperation, which has allowed for the mobilization and rapid deployment of humanitarian assistance, particularly in the context of combating the cholera epidemic.”

    2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source

17. “Efforts to that end must lead not only to increased security in urban areas but also, and in a spirit of urgency, to the protection of vulnerable groups- women and children. It is therefore important to enhance security in camps for displaced persons, where many people are still staying. MINUSTAH and Haiti's other partners must continue to provide assistance in strengthening the human and organizational capacity of the National Police so that it can tackle other security problems and other types of criminal activity in Haiti, including the uptick in gang violence and drug trafficking. MINUSTAH is today more than ever involved in the process of the recovery and reconstruction of the country's institutions, economy and infrastructure.”

    2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source

18. “Gabon therefore calls on the political leadership and civil society to work jointly to that end so as to create conditions conducive to a comprehensive, sustainable recovery in Haiti. The security situation has improved in recent months, owing mainly to the enhanced operational effectiveness of the Haitian National Police, as reflected in the level of security during the electoral process. That is one of the gains achieved by MINUSTAH, which has been in place since 2004. The military and police components of the Mission, along with the Haitian National Police, worked jointly to provide security during the process as a whole. Gabon welcomes this fruitful cooperation and the results we see today. However, the security situation must continue to improve.”

    2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source

19. “The political environment is currently reflective of the results of the second round of presidential elections, which were announced by the Electoral Council. We commend the efforts of the political stakeholders and of the Haitian people during the particularly sensitive period between the two rounds of voting. It is our hope that the conclusion of the electoral process will enable the country's institutions to resume functioning as normal. In addition, the conclusion of the electoral process must lead to much- desired reforms and the consolidation of the democratic institutions, which is necessary to the development of the country. This reform process requires reconciliation among the Haitian people, who have for so long lived in a context of deep social division.”

    2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source

20. “In the course of our history we have been the beneficiary of contributions from Haiti; thus we have focused our continued attention on the situation in that country since 2004, and in that spirit we made a small contribution of $1 million following the January 2010 earthquake. My delegation would also like to address the political, security and humanitarian situation there. Gabon, which has paid close attention to the information that has been provided to us, would like to acknowledge the considerable contribution made by the international community in Haiti since 2004. Our joint efforts and our contribution will be more than ever necessary to ensure a sustainable recovery in Haiti, in particular to allow that State to resume the provision of basic services to its citizens.”

    2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source

21. “Mr. Messone (Gabon) ( spoke in French): Madam President, my delegation commends you for having convened this debate on the situation in Haiti. We would like also to thank President Clinton and the Secretary-General for the detailed information they have provided us concerning the situation there. This debate is taking place following the second round of presidential elections in Haiti, in a context of renewed hope. We welcome the presence among us of President Preval as well as the role he played in the successful resumption of the electoral process. Gabon has a particular interest in this debate.”

    2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source

22. “Gabon is convinced that all the measures contained in the resolution adopted by consensus by the Security Council today will help to better protect civilians and establish conditions conducive to improving the humanitarian situation, which has already created hardships for the countries of the region and threatened their stability. Lastly, while we welcome the consensus in the Security Council, my delegation would also like to point out that the measures contained in the resolution should bring about a comprehensive political outcome that safeguards peace and democracy, drives the country's reconstruction and promotes reconciliation among all Ivorians.”

    2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source

23. “My delegation recalls that, when resolution 1962 (2010) was adopted in December 2010, Gabon expressed its readiness to endorse firmer measures, including targeted sanctions against those who threatened the peace and national reconciliation process, called the results of the presidential election into question, hindered the work of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire, and committed serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. It was largely with a view to protecting the civilian population that we voted today in favour of resolution 1975 (2011).”

    2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source

24. “Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank the delegations of France and Nigeria for having submitted resolution 1975 (2011). Gabon has always sought a peaceful solution to the crisis in C6te d'Ivoire. I recall that, following the elections of 28 November 2010, Gabon aligned itself with the position of the international community, the United Nations, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States recognizing Mr. Alassane Ouattara as President of Cote d'Ivoire. During the post-electoral crisis, Gabon has supported all initiatives to promote dialogue towards achieving a lasting, peaceful solution to the crisis. The heightened violence and attacks on the civilian population remain of great concern to us. We firmly condemn all such violence, and in particular the use of heavy weaponry against civilians.”

    2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source

25. “One is how to coordinate the various actors involved in such a way as to not complicate the conduct of operations, and how to reconcile the approaches and modus operandi of the various actors. Another is how to better take into account the specificities of each situation. A further issue is how to ensure participation at the national level so that ownership is not limited solely to the elites. Finally, I reiterate our support for the Peacebuilding Commission, which is playing an increasingly important role in the international community's efforts to help countries devastated by conflict to regain their footing.”

    2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source

26. “Greater account must also be taken of existing national capacities in peacebuilding activities. As the international community is not usually called upon to remain indefinitely in a country emerging from conflict, it would be useful in the future for such countries to work with the countries concerned to formulate a priority action plan to establish sustainable peace. The action plan should include security sector reform, socio-economic development, youth employment, national reconciliation, good governance and the rule of law. The Commission's activities should create no local dependency that would make it difficult for the international community to leave. I would like to highlight the challenges and issues that should be further discussed in terms of the role of the Commission.”

    2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source

27. “National or local ownership, a key component of the strategy adopted by the Commission, should transcend the governmental sphere. All segments of the population should therefore be involved in programmes launched as part of the peacebuilding process. The issues of youth unemployment, the reintegration of ex-combatants and the situation of such vulnerable groups as women and girls must be accorded the highest priority. Attention should also be paid to the issue of political governance in the actions of the Commission, because it is a factor that could play a role in any return to conflict. That was the intent behind the 2009 review of the Peacebuilding Fund's guiding principles, which was undertaken to ensure that the Fund would be able to respond to real needs.”

    2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source

28. “Regarding the second point, my delegation believes it important to mention that peacebuilding cannot occur without the involvement of the recipient country. Indeed, national ownership and the strengthening of existing capacities are the two main pillars of the recovery process for countries emerging from conflict. The Central African Republic configuration, of which my country, Gabon, is a member, can once again serve as a good example. Indeed, the Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding and the poverty reduction strategy paper were created by the Central African Government, in partnership with the Commission. In that context, we suggest that the Council consider the Commission's potential role in the Sudan in terms of post-referendum issues.”

    2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source

29. “In the Security Council, we recognize that the links between peacekeeping and peacebuilding are growing and require the Commission to be more effective in fulfilling its advisory role vis-a-vis the conduct of peacekeeping missions. For instance, we support the Commission's recommendations to the Council regarding the situation in the Central African Republic. Those recommendations called for increased financial support for the stabilization of the country, for the Economic Community of Central African States to provide military observers for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes, and for the subregional military presence of the Mission for the Consolidation of Peace in the Central African Republic.”

    2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source

30. “Similarly, cooperation with regional and subregional organizations and, indeed, with all other actors involved in peacebuilding activities, is essential. That is why peacebuilding should be a focal point of the dialogues held periodically by the United Nations with regional organizations. The Commission's ongoing cooperation with those entities is an essential factor in efforts to improve resource mobilization and, above all, to more effectively coordinate and harmonize actions on the ground. In that context, we support the Commission's relationship with the main organs of the United Nations, in particular the General Assembly, our Council and the Economic and Social Council.”

    2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source

31. “It seems to us that there are two particularly important aspects associated with our desire to strengthen the peacebuilding architecture, namely, the partnerships that the Commission has to forge with the various actors involved in the peacebuilding process and the central role that the host country must play in that process. With regard to the first point, my delegation welcomes the approach taken by the Commission in relation to international financial institutions and donors, for some efforts require a stronger international commitment and more resources and, without prejudice to the issue of the most effective strategies, it is important to increase the resources of the Peacebuilding Fund and its main components.”

    2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source

32. “With regard to the ever more important role of the Peacebuilding Commission in the post-conflict peacebuilding process, my delegation welcomes the commitment that has been expressed here on the part of the international community for strengthening the capacity and resources of the Commission so as to enable it to act more effectively on the ground. It is in that context that we welcome the work done by the co- facilitators - the Permanent Representatives of Ireland, Mexico and South Africa - in reviewing the United Nations peacebuilding architecture with the goal of making it more operational. We welcome the fact that the recommendations made as a result of their consultations have already begun to be applied by the Commission, as the report under discussion attests.”

    2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source

33. “Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): My delegation thanks you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to debate the report (S/2011/4l) on the review of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the period between 1 July 2009 and 31 December 2010. We also thank Ambassador Peter Wittig for his excellent presentation of the report and for the skill with which he has discharged his duties as Chair of the Commission. We would also like to convey to his successor, Ambassador Gasana, our best wishes for success in his new post, and to assure him of our support.”

    2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source

34. “We share the evaluations and conclusions of the Jack Lang report (S/201l/30, annex) on this issue. I recall that my delegation has always underscored the need to address piracy in tandem with the security threats on land in the country. This is why we support the initiative for a comprehensive strategy. From this same standpoint, we commend the adoption by the United Nations Political Office for Somalia, together with AMISOM, of a regional joint strategy. The interdependent nature of the challenges to be met in terms of political, security and humanitarian issues justify this comprehensive strategy, which we all support. My delegation supports the presidential statement to be adopted by the Security Council at the conclusion of this debate.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source

35. “It would also be appropriate for donor countries to increase their contributions to the United Nations Trust Fund set up to support the operations of AMISOM. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating in Somalia. Without robust action by the international community, drought and fighting will continue to cause further loss of human life. My delegation therefore urges greater mobilization by Somalia's partners to provide the necessary assistance to the people who need it. In this process, the Council must be able to ensure compliance by the parties with international humanitarian law, specifically the obligation to protect civilians, the non-use of minors in fighting and the free movement of humanitarian assistance. One cannot address the situation in Somalia without taking up the serious threat of piracy.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source

36. “For this, the Security Council needs to do its utmost to follow up the recommendations contained in resolution 1964 (2010), particularly with respect to the dispatch of 4,000 additional troops. It also needs to ensure the effectiveness of both their deployment and their financing. This measure will be key with respect to the precarious situation on the ground. We also need to recall that the lack of predictable financing for AMISOM. and the failure to reimburse the sums due for its equipment restrict its ability to fulfil its mandate. In this respect, my delegation highlights the need to take into account the recommendations made here in October 2010 by the African Union, aimed at making AMISOM. more effective on the ground.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source

37. “In this regard, my delegation expresses its solidarity to Uganda and Burundi for the sacrifices they continue to make to restore peace and stability in Somalia. AMISOM. is still facing many challenges on the ground. Rebel movements, including Al-Shabaab, continue to pose a real threat. That is why it is urgent for the international community to put an end to the illicit financing of these groups and of the supplies of men and weapons that they receive at the borders. We therefore need to strengthen the current sanctions mechanisms of the Council by focusing on targeted measures. 11-2583] Similarly, it is increasingly necessary to increase the operational capacities of AMISOM.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source

38. “It is from the standpoint that my delegation calls on all parties to conclude as soon as possible the post- transition arrangements in accordance with the Djibouti Agreement, to which Gabon remains committed. To that end, my country supports a compromise solution that would guarantee the legitimacy of the political arrangements in place and control over the Somali forces that are being trained. Moving the peace process forward in Somalia requires strengthening both the political and the military strategy in order to first improve the security situation on the ground. In that respect, my delegation pays a well-deserved tribute to the troops of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for their tireless efforts to ensure security, as seen in the meaningful improvements in the situation in Mogadishu.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source

39. “Gabon shares the wish to see more effective action on the ground on the part of the Government. Its primary goal should be to finalize the constitutional process, which is key for the completion of the political process. It is equally urgent to complete the other tasks of the transition, particularly providing basic services to the people of Somalia, who continue to bear the brunt of the crisis. I believe that it is also a priority for the Transitional Federal Government to strengthen cohesion within the institutions under its authority. We believe that the unilateral decision recently taken by the Parliament to extend its mandate for three years may be a departure from this notion.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source

40. “Given the picture of the situation that has been painted for us today, my delegation believes that a comprehensive strategy in Somalia that incorporates the political, security, socio- economic and humanitarian aspects would be the most effective way to settle the crisis in the country definitively. We share the concerns raised with regard to the political situation in Somalia. The Transitional Federal Government needs to further expand its political base, and we take note of the efforts highlighted by the 11-2583] Prime Minister. The reconciliation process needs to take deeper root. The new constitution remains a priority. The slow progress in these areas fuels the prevailing uncertainty, which requires the authorities to Show greater political will and commitment.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source

41. “Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): At the outset, Sir, my delegation would like to welcome your initiative to hold a debate on the implementation of a comprehensive strategy for peace and security in Somalia. I would also like to thank the Secretary- General and Mr. Boubacar Diarra for their briefings. I welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Abulllahi Mohamed, Prime Minister of Somalia, and of Mr. Henry Bellingham. On 20 August, we will see the end of the transition period in Somalia. Despite the efforts of the international community to restore peace in that country, many challenges remain.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source