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  1. “In conclusion, I encourage the parties to do everything within their power to seize this moment now that the world is again focused on Middle East peace. The international community must and, I sincerely hope, will provide full support to their efforts. I pledge that Denmark will not waver from its commitment to continuing to do everything possible to achieve the ultimate goal - a lasting peace in the Middle East in which all States are living side by side in peace and security and where all peoples can prosper and freely develop their societies.”

    2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source

  2. “To be successful, those negotiations must be accompanied by an end to violence. Moreover, the captured Israeli soldiers must be released, and the Palestinian ministers and legislators in Israeli custody must be immediately freed. Urgent attention must be paid to humanitarian conditions in the Palestinian territories. We welcome the generous contributions made this month at the Stockholm international donor conference and the decision to extend and expand the temporary international mechanism. At the same time, Israel should release the Palestinian tax and customs revenues it is withholding and keep open all border crossings. And all Palestinian factions must immediately stop their attacks, just as all Israeli military activities in the Palestinian territories must cease.”

    2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source

  3. “Even if the time frame, of course, needs to be revisited, the principles and the sequencing it lays down remain as relevant as ever. The ongoing efforts by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to form a Government of national unity are welcome and I hope they will be successful. It is also my hope that the new Government's political platform will reflect the Quartet principles and allow for early engagement. President Abbas' efforts in that regard can be successful only with strong and committed support from the international community. Therefore, Denmark is committed to providing financial assistance to President Abbas. I am also encouraged by the prospects of a meeting between President Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Olmert in the near future with a view to restarting the peace process.”

    2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source

  4. “The international community must do everything possible to assist them in that endeavour and to provide the incentives needed to foster the lasting peace we all want. We already have the framework in place. Over long years, we have developed a basis for achieving lasting peace. It includes the Arab peace initiative, the performance-based road map for a permanent two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as relevant Security Council resolutions, all based on the principle of land for peace. That framework, agreed upon through arduous negotiations, offers the best foundation for achieving our goal. It must continue to be our guidepost as we try to revive the peace process. The underlying premise of the road map is that the two sides will take a series of simultaneous and parallel steps leading to peace.”

    2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source

  5. “Denmark welcomes this opportunity to discuss how to address the urgent and serious situation in the Middle East. The momentum created by our common efforts to end the hostilities in Lebanon and to put in place a process leading to lasting peace must be used to revive the Middle East peace process. Against that backdrop, we welcome yesterday's Quartet meeting and fully associate ourselves with its statement. There is an urgent need to give the people of the region a reason to hope. Their growing sense of desperation must be overcome. That can happen only if they are given a credible prospect of a better future. My recent meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders have been encouraging. My clear impression is that both sides recognize the urgent need to revive the peace process and are ready to do so.”

    2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source

  6. “Improved cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations is a work in progress. Today, we have significant practical experience to build on. With the overall goal of enhancing international peace and security and ensuring real impact on the ground, Denmark remains committed to support concrete initiatives to further improve cooperation in the future.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

  7. “It is crucial that we support that important work. Politically, regional organizations can help solidify the global consensus by condemning terrorism in all its forms consistently, clearly and vocally. Such an unambiguous message is essential to help eliminate any remaining suggestion that terrorism in some form could be acceptable, because it never is. On the technical level, regional organizations can help member States implement their international obligations. As the Council has noted on several occasions, many States are willing to do more in the fight against terrorism but lack the capacity to do so. Regional organizations can disseminate information, provide and facilitate assistance and support the development of regional and national capacities. I should like to end on a positive note.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

  8. “Denmark, as members know, is also actively contributing to those efforts through our substantial bilateral assistance to African organizations - the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) - as well as through the European Union. Denmark provides, through its African Programme for Peace, $40 million for capacity-building. On the second point, Denmark firmly believes that regional organizations can play a particularly important role in the fight against terrorism. Increasingly, regional organizations are developing their own agendas in that field. As Chair of the Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee, Denmark particularly welcomes that trend. Regional organizations have a key role to play in ensuring that action against terrorism is taken across a region.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

  9. “While the Peacebuilding Commission is designated to have the overall coordinating responsibility for the international response to peacebuilding, the African Union and the subregional organizations are in a unique position to mobilize African resources to assist nations on the African continent. I therefore encourage the Council and the Peacebuilding Commission to explore how to best support efforts to develop the African security architecture, and to work closely with the African Union and the subregional organizations on issues such as conflict preparedness, planning and capacity- building.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

  10. “We welcome the continued efforts to strengthen cooperation among the United Nations, the African Union and African subregional organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The value of cooperation has already been demonstrated in the conflicts in the Sudan, Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia. At the same time, those conflicts have clearly shown that a much stronger partnership between the United Nations and African organizations is of vital importance. The goal should be real impact on the ground. To that end, we need efficient partnerships and a practical division of labour between organizations involved in conflict prevention, crisis management and post- conflict stabilization.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

  11. “Let me first express my gratitude to you, my colleague Dora Bakoyannis, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece, for convening this meeting. I would also like to thank Secretary- General Kofi Annan for submitting his report (S/2006/590) and in particular, for the very useful and practical recommendations it contains. I associate myself with the statement to be delivered later by the Under-Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland on behalf of the European Union. I would like to highlight two areas - both reflected in the draft presidential statement - which need further and timely attention: the need for further involvement of African organizations in peace efforts, and the fight against terrorism.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

  12. “It is imperative that they be guaranteed safety and unhindered access. Denmark has contributed to those efforts and to the humanitarian appeal from the United Nations, and we stand ready to extend further assistance. In conclusion, we have today taken an important first step in trying to end this bloody and senseless conflict. To break the logic of war and replace it with the logic of peace, we have now endorsed a road map for a long-term solution. To get there, however, we are dependent on the political will and strength of all parties. The international community can and must facilitate and support, but in the end, only the parties can make the peace, and they must do so to the benefit of the citizens of their countries. They deserve it. I urge them to do so.”

    2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source

  13. “Denmark stands firmly behind Prime Minister Siniora in Beirut and the fragile Lebanese democracy. The overriding challenge is to safeguard a stable and democratic future for Lebanon and to avoid the strengthening of extremism in general in the region. One of the main objectives of today's resolution is to ensure the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence of Lebanon in line with resolution 1559 (2004). With a view to achieving those goals, Denmark welcomes the decision of the Government of Lebanon to deploy 15,000 troops in southern Lebanon and supports the enhancement of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon in numbers, equipment, mandate and scope of operations. 06-4649] The humanitarian efforts carried out by the United Nations and other relief organizations have been essential in saving human lives.”

    2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source

  14. “The cruelty of war reminds us of our common obligation to maintain international peace and security and to seek solutions by peaceful means to all conflicts. I believe that it is high time to look forward and finally to lay the foundations for a stable and durable peace in that troubled region. We urge the Governments of Lebanon and Israel to agree to the principles and elements mentioned in the resolution in order to arrive at a long-term solution. We pledge our full support for the efforts of the Secretary-General in that regard and stand ready to assist wherever possible. We cannot and must not return to the status quo ante. The root causes of the conflict should be addressed urgently. As long as armed forces outside the control of the Government operate in and from Lebanon, instability will prevail.”

    2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source

  15. “Intense diplomatic efforts have been carried out in recent weeks by all parties around this table in order to reach a solution. I am convinced that this resolution is the necessary and indispensable step towards the cessation of the hostilities, a permanent ceasefire and a long-term solution to the conflict. There are several parties responsible for this conflict. Hizbollah is the main cause. We have also called on Syria and Iran to act responsibly and on Israel to show the utmost restraint and to avoid disproportionate action, and have warned it against destroying Lebanon in its fight against Hizbollah. We mourn the deaths of innocent men, women and children. Our hearts go out to their bereaved families and to the peoples of Lebanon and Israel.”

    2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source

  16. “For four weeks, we have witnessed a violent conflict between Israel and Hizbollah, causing untold suffering and devastation on both sides. I am deeply shocked by the unacceptably high number of casualties among innocent civilians. Almost one million people have fled their homes in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. In order to stop further human suffering and pave the way for a negotiated political solution, the hostilities must end immediately. There is no military solution to this crisis. To the contrary, further violence and combat will only fuel the hatred and fanaticism that have obstructed a comprehensive settlement of the Middle East conflict for so long. We must not let the extremists win and set the agenda for the future.”

    2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source

  17. “"The Council notes with great satisfaction the Republic of Montenegro's solemn commitment to uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and to fulfil all obligations contained therein. "We look forward to the Republic of Montenegro joining us as a Member of the United Nations and to working closely with its representatives." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/27. The Security Council has thus concluded its consideration of the matter before it. The meeting rose at 10.15 am. 06-40021”

    2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5473 (2006) · source

  18. “I shall convey the decision of the Security Council recommending the admission of the Republic of Montenegro to membership in the United Nations to the Secretary-General for transmittal to the sixtieth session of the General Assembly in accordance with rule 60 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure and the request of the Republic of Montenegro. I shall now make a statement, in my capacity as President of the Security Council, on behalf of the members of the Council. "The Security Council has decided to recommend to the General Assembly that the Republic of Montenegro be admitted as a Member of the United Nations. On behalf of the members of the Security Council, I wish to extend my congratulations to the Republic of Montenegro on this historic occasion.”

    2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5473 (2006) · source

  19. “In accordance with the understanding reached in prior consultations among members of the Council, I propose that the Council adopt the draft resolution contained in paragraph 3 of the report of the Committee on the Admission of New Members without a vote. As I see no objection, it is so decided. I therefore declare that the draft resolution contained in paragraph 3 of the report of the Committee on the Admission of New Members 2 (5/2006/425) has been adopted without a vote as resolution 1691 (2006).”

    2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5473 (2006) · source

  20. “Under the item on its agenda, the Security Council will now begin its consideration of the report of the Committee on the Admission of New Members concerning the application of the Republic of Montenegro for admission to membership in the United Nations, which appears in document S/2006/425. In paragraph 3 of the report, the Committee recommends to the Security Council the adoption of a draft resolution on the application of the Republic of Montenegro for admission to membership in the United Nations. I should like to congratulate the Committee on its unanimous decision to recommend that the Republic of Montenegro be admitted to membership in the United Nations.”

    2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5473 (2006) · source

  21. “Denmark is also ready to support the ongoing efforts in Lebanon to improve the country's permanent investigative capacity. It has been argued that, by pursuing this investigation and the truth about the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, we risk jeopardizing the stability of Lebanon and the region, but an important prerequisite for regional stability is in fact respect for Lebanon's political independence. That has evidently been violated in the case of the Hariri assassination. The Council must continue to strive for full implementation of both resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1595 (2005). Denmark remains committed to that goal. Syria must realize that it poses a real danger to peace in the region by being involved in arming terrorist groups and by not securing its borders with Iraq.”

    2005-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5297 (2005) · source

  22. “It relays the strong and unambiguous message to the Syrian Government that we expect its immediate, full and substantial cooperation in this investigation - nothing more and nothing less. At the same time, the resolution stipulates that continued non-cooperation by Syria will have further consequences. The individual measures outlined do not have a punitive content, but are designed to elicit cooperation from the individuals concerned and to ensure that they do not flee the investigation. The fact that it has been adopted unanimously reinforces that strong message. Should the Lebanese authorities express a need for technical assistance for the purposes of the next steps of the investigation, I can tell them that Denmark stands ready to continue to provide further assistance.”

    2005-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5297 (2005) · source

  23. “While we welcome the full cooperation extended by the Lebanese authorities to the Commission, we are seriously concerned by the information contained in the report that Syria's "lack of substantive cooperation with the Commission has impeded the investigation and made it difficult to follow leads established by the evidence" (S/2005/662, para. 35). That lack of cooperation is neither acceptable nor in Syria's own best interest. It is, in those circumstances, imperative that the Council ensure proper working conditions for the Commission - a Commission that it has itself established - so that it can finish its work. The resolution before us aims at exactly that.”

    2005-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5297 (2005) · source

  24. “Nobody, of course, should be presumed guilty until so proven in a court of law. That is the reason why Mr. Mehlis has asked for - and the Secretary-General has granted, at the explicit request of the Lebanese authorities - an extension of the investigation until 15 December. We fully concur with that decision by the Secretary-General. We believe that it is absolutely essential to get to the bottom of this case so as to ensure that the perpetrators of this despicable terrorist act are brought to account and that justice is served. In order to complete the investigation and achieve those objectives, we need, as stipulated in resolution 1559 (2004), the full, immediate and unconditional cooperation of all relevant parties.”

    2005-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5297 (2005) · source

  25. “The Security Council is meeting today on a very serious set of issues. It is therefore only apt that the meeting has been convened at the ministerial level. At stake are the sovereignty and integrity of Lebanon, the principle of the rule of law and the credibility of the Security Council in following through on its own resolutions, particularly resolution 1595 (2005). The report of the Independent Investigation Commission has set out a most disturbing, but at the same, unfortunately, rather compelling case. Converging evidence gathered by the Commission so far thus seems to suggest that there might have been a conspiracy among senior Syrian and Lebanese security officials behind the terrorist assassination of former Prime Minister Hariri on 14 February. This is a preliminary report and the presumption of innocence applies.”

    2005-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5297 (2005) · source

  26. “In general, the views of civil society should be reflected in the reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on mandated operations. Another appropriate area is the development of conflict prevention strategies. The Council should explore new ways in which to establish a cooperative framework with civil society. We could - as the presidency has done today - take greater advantage of the opportunity to invite representatives of civil society to our open meetings, or we could hold traditional informal meetings with NGOs. In conclusion, dialogue, information-sharing and cooperation between Member States and civil society in New York and, most important, in the field constitute important elements in ensuring that peace and prosperity are not just an aspiration but a fact.”

    2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source

  27. “In that regard, the work of the Peacebuilding Commission would benefit greatly by the involvement of civil society. The Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. However, the Security Council cannot discharge those duties in solitude. As it is true for civil society, it is equally true for the Council that it cannot play its vital role in a vacuum. The interdependency and the interrelation between the actions taken by the Security Council in New York and the role played by actors in the field, including civil society, call for close dialogue and cooperation. One concrete step is to have an NGO focal point in United Nations integrated missions. In civil-military planning and in peacebuilding activities, civil society should be considered a partner and a contributor.”

    2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source

  28. “A Danish NGO in Afghanistan runs a programme in which ex-combatants are hired to help in mine clearance. In that way, they become peaceful breadwinners, thereby significantly reducing the risk of their recruitment by destabilizing elements. Civil society cannot play the role of peace facilitators in a vacuum. Civil society needs the support and understanding of national Governments and of the international community, including the Security Council. We need to provide a secure environment in which representatives for civil society can operate; political encouragement and economic support are of equal importance. Capacities for prevention and peacebuilding must be strengthened through further information-sharing, coordination and mutual assistance between Governments and civil society.”

    2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source

  29. “In societies torn by ethnic, political or religious tension and distrust, the difference between open conflict and reconciliation can be the active involvement of civil society. Confidence- building between estranged parties is the foundation for building the peace. We have seen how the activities carried out by NGOs often have great impact. Let me cite some examples. In northern Uganda, Denmark supports the activities of Save the Children, which are aimed at creating an enabling environment for peaceful coexistence and peacebuilding. Those activities include peace clubs in schools, parents' support groups to promote conflict prevention and the dissemination of children's peace messages through the mass media. Another example is mine action.”

    2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source

  30. “In order to take timely and sufficient steps to avoid the eruption of conflict, it is imperative that the necessary knowledge and information be available. Early response demands early warning. No one is better placed to spot the early signs of a potential conflict than civil society. National and international NGOs, national human rights institutes, women's organizations and representatives of minorities and indigenous peoples are all examples of civil society representatives who possess first-hand knowledge of rising tensions in fragile societies. We depend on members of civil society to sound the alarm, and we should listen to them and act when necessary. Finally, civil society often plays a crucial role as peace facilitators and local partners for mediation between parties in conflict.”

    2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source

  31. “To tackle those causes, it is imperative to involve local civil society. Dialogue and cooperation with civil society is key in our efforts to reach the overarching goal: the continued peaceful development of democratic and pluralistic societies. In Denmark, we have realized the pivotal role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in conflict prevention. In our Africa Programme for Peace, we are contributing to the work of civil society to enforce its important role in the prevention of local conflicts. Danish NGOs play an active and crucial role in Danish-funded projects throughout the world, and they work closely with local NGOs. Secondly, a basic prerequisite for conflict prevention is early warning.”

    2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source

  32. “Consequently, our efforts to establish a Peacebuilding Commission are also relevant from a conflict prevention perspective. The establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission is an inspiration of hope for those who suffer from the effects of armed conflicts. And it brings hope to those civil society organizations and individuals who work tirelessly to raise their societies out of the ashes of conflict. As agreed at the summit, we must ensure that this new body begins its work no later than at the end of this year The role played by civil society in conflict prevention is not only important; it is indispensable. Allow me to mention just a few of the situations in which we would be at a loss without civil society. First, the sustainable, long-term solution for the protection of human security is to address the root causes of conflict.”

    2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source

  33. “Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting and for directing the attention of the Security Council to the importance of civil society's involvement in conflict prevention and in the pacific settlement of disputes. I also welcome the participation of representatives from civil society in today's meeting, and I am glad to have heard what they have said. At the outset, I would like to fully associate myself with the statement to be made later this morning by the representative of the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Union. The approaches that we take to peacebuilding and to conflict prevention must be similar. If we are unable to nurture and build sustainable peace, we cannot prevent new conflicts from breaking out or, indeed, prevent old ones from relapsing into new violence.”

    2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source