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1. “Finally, we would also like to call on all parties in Timor-Leste to continue their political dialogue and engagement involving all relevant stakeholders, to settle their differences peacefully and to work towards national unity and reconciliation.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

2. “We stand ready to provide additional police contingents when the United Nations makes a decision in that direction. My delegation is also concerned that more than 133,000 internally displaced persons are living at various locations in Dili and other areas throughout the country. Priority must be assigned to providing protection, food, water, sanitation, health care and shelter to those internally displaced persons before encouraging their return. We would like to commend the contributions that have been made and we call on the United Nations system to continue providing for the needs of those people.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

3. “The deployment of a peacekeeping operation, besides the immediate need of S/l'V.5457 a police force under the United Nations umbrella to sustain law and order, would be essential until the United Nations is confident that cohesive national police and defence forces have been fully re- established. On the proposal for a rollover of the mandate of UNOTIL to allow for sufficient time to carefully and comprehensively assess the situation in Timor-Leste, my delegation agrees that a serious evaluation would be necessary on any proposal for extension. In that connection, we support the suggestion of Timor-Leste that a robust United Nations police, military and civilian mission is indispensable to assist the people of Timor-Leste to consolidate their hard-won peace and freedom.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

4. “In essence, we feel that the Council, working closely with Timor- Leste, should examine all possible elements that could serve as impediments to peace and development and address them with the emplacement of a broad-based United Nations presence and engagement in sectors requiring United Nations assistance, including the security sector. Given the fragility of the security situation in Timor-Leste and the need to rebuild the confidence of the people, especially in this period leading to their presidential and parliamentary elections, we strongly feel that it will be necessary for the Security Council to consider the placement of a full-fledged peacekeeping operation, as appropriate.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

5. “But let us not forget that the unexpected disturbances and civil disorder were actually a wake-up call that Timor-Leste is still in its fragile stages of nation-building and that the United Nations should stand ready to come to its assistance when needed. Malaysia welcomes the decision of the Secretary- General to send Mr. Martin as a Special Envoy to Timor-Leste to assess the current situation and facilitate political dialogue. We call on the Security Council, in close consultation with Timor-Leste, to continue to conduct a thorough assessment of the underlying problems faced by Timor-Leste, including social and economic factors, in order to find long- lasting solutions. Let us not overlook such factors as poverty, unemployment and the lack or slow pace of economic development, among others.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

6. “It was also with a similar sense of obligation that Malaysia, with its limited capacity, responded positively and promptly to the emergency request by the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring law and order in that country. Currently, a complement of Malaysian police forces and 333 military personnel are being deployed. They are operating closely with the defence and security forces from Australia, New Zealand and Portugal. It is quite heartening to hear from Mr. Martin and the Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste that the situation has improved and that signs of a return to normalcy are beginning to emerge.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

7. “It was not long ago that Timor-Leste gained its independence, with the assistance of the United Nations. With the continuing active involvement of the United Nations and the determination of its leaders and people, that young nation was acclaimed as a success story in United Nations peacebuilding and nation-building efforts. However, the recent eruption of violence and civil unrest has threatened to undo the painstaking efforts and sacrifices to bring progress and development to the people of that sovereign nation. We firmly believe that, through this body, the international community has an obligation to ensure that peace and stability continue to prevail in Timor-Leste. Only then will that young nation be able to proceed with the implementation of its national development programmes to attain its development goals.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

8. “Other interlocutors within and outside the United Nations system could also be major and vital players in that endeavour and should be continuously engaged. Malaysia is committed to working with others that share a similar interest in advancing that agenda and ensuring the full mainstreaming of women in activities in the pursuit of securing peace and security.”

   2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

9. “In that connection, we join the Council in supporting the efforts of the United Nations to fully implement codes of conduct and disciplinary procedures to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and to enhance monitoring and enforcement mechanisms. We are convinced that the strategies and actions included in the system-wide action plan to fully implement the codes of conduct and disciplinary procedures may contribute to the reduction and, hopefully, the elimination of sexual exploitation and abuse. Malaysia believes that the issue of women in relation to peace and security deserves the Security Council's sustained attention. It is our hope that the Council's deliberations on this issue will contribute to the enhancement of the role of women in peace and security and ensure the protection of women in situations of armed conflict.”

   2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

10. “We would like States to take the necessary measures against all perpetrators of such acts, in accordance with the principles of international law and domestic legislation, and to make provisions for the protection of women and girls in armed conflict. We wish to reaffirm the relevance of section E, on women and armed conflict, of Chapter IV of the Beijing Platform for Action. My delegation condemns in the strongest terms all acts of sexual misconduct by all categories of personnel in United Nations peacekeeping missions. We welcome the comprehensive report on sexual exploitation and abuse by the United Nations peacekeeping personnel contained in document A/59/710, and the report of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations on its resumed session (A/59/19/Add.1).”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

11. “Malaysia believes that more needs to be done to achieve the greater participation and the effective contribution of women at the negotiating table and the involvement of women in developing and implementing post-conflict strategies and programmes. In that regard, my delegation encourages the Secretary- General to maintain regular contacts with women's organizations and networks, make use of their knowledge, expertise and resources and ensure their system-wide involvement in reconstruction processes, particularly at the decision-making level. We wish to express our abhorrence at the continuing victimization of and violence against women and girls, especially in situations of armed conflict, and the systemic use of abduction and rape by parties to a conflict as an instrument of war.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

12. “In that regard, my delegation welcomes the various initiatives and actions undertaken by Member States, United Nations entities, civil society organizations and other relevant actors focused on supporting and increasing the representation of women in peace negotiations and mainstreaming gender perspectives into peace agreements. While we share the concern at the underrepresentation of women in formal peace processes, we are equally alarmed at the persistent obstacles and impediments women face as a result of situations such as violence against women, shattered economies and social structures, lawlessness, poverty and limited access to education and resources. Action must be taken to remove those obstacles and impediments.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

13. “Women's needs and concerns continued to be ignored in peace agreements, and women's organizations are often not given the necessary support to enable them to participate, especially in protracted peace negotiations. It is our hope that the adoption of the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1) will provide new impetus leading to the actual realization of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). We call on all Member States, regional and subregional organizations and the United Nations system to enhance the role of women in decision- making with regard to all peace processes and to post- conflict reconstruction and rebuilding of societies.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

14. “At the recent 2005 world summit, our leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the full and effective implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). They underlined the importance of integrating a gender perspective and of women having the opportunity for equal participation and full involvement in all efforts to maintain and promote peace and security, as well as the need to increase the role of women in decision-making at all levels. We are disappointed that, despite the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), there seems to have been a merely nominal increase, if any at all, in the number of women participating in formal peace processes.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

15. “The Council has clearly acknowledged the importance of bringing gender perspectives to the centre of all United Nations efforts related to peace and security and has called for appropriate action under a number of thematic and cross-cutting areas. My delegation commends the efforts of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Women and Peace and Security, in partnership with Member States and non-governmental organizations, in the preparation of the system-wide action plan, which will put greater focus on enhanced collaboration for the full implementation of the resolution. In that regard, my delegation noted with interest the action plan contained in the annex to the report of the Secretary- General on women and peace and security (S/2005/636).”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

16. “Let me join others in expressing our appreciation to you, Mr. President, and your delegation for convening this open debate of the Council on the important question of women and peace and security, especially in the context of the fifth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) concerning the participation of women in peace processes. We would also like to thank Under- Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno for his remarks and the other invited speakers for their important contributions. Resolution 1325 (2000) and the three subsequent presidential statements on women and peace and security (S/PRST/2001/31, S/PRST/2002/32 and S/PRST/2004/40) constitute an important landmark and provide a practical framework for our action.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

17. “Nonetheless, as we have stated earlier, we are confident that, with assured and sustained support from the international community, the Government and the people of Afghanistan will be able to rebuild the country and strengthen the foundation of constitutional democracy and that Afghanistan will assume its rightful place in the community of nations. Last but not least, we wish to join others in expressing our appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jean Arnault, the relevant United Nations agencies, all the men and women of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and national Governments for their remarkable efforts in assisting Afghanistan despite the prevailing difficult and dangerous conditions.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

18. “Malaysia looks forward to cooperating closely with the Government of Afghanistan in the context of our bilateral relations and stands ready to explore way and means to continue to enhance our relations. Malaysia stands ready to assist and, in this connection, will continue to provide, within our modest capacity, technical assistance and training to Afghanistan in essential areas of nation-building under the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme. In this trying period of national reconstruction, it is clear that Afghanistan requires continuing support from the international community. In spite of the difficulties, the country has been able to accomplish relatively impressive progress in moving forward. We have to acknowledge that the remaining effort will continue to be difficult and challenging.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

19. “The Government, assisted by the international community, must continue its efforts to promote and build the confidence and the trust of the people in a secure and peaceful environment. Malaysia also noted in the report of the Secretary-General that in 2005 the narcotic drug eradication effort was not as successful as expected. In that regard, we believe that the international community must play its role in extending close cooperation and in assisting the Government of Afghanistan in its efforts to substantially decrease the drug trade in the near future, with a view to its total eradication in the long term. We believe that, in addition to genuine and sustainable national efforts, international cooperation is essential for effectively combating illicit drug cultivation and trafficking.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

20. “International assistance in the field of education, including the development of relevant infrastructure, human resource training and development, is one important area requiring greater emphasis in the national development agenda. The coming parliamentary elections, to be held in September 2005, constitute a crucial event that, hopefully, will mark the completion of the political transition towards national reconciliation and stability in Afghanistan. However, my delegation shares the view that the security situation in Afghanistan must be effectively addressed prior to the parliamentary elections. My delegation believes that the Afghan people's participation, enthusiasm, support and, most important, their will to achieve peace and development will make the coming electoral process possible, in a peaceful and orderly environment.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

21. “We noted in the Secretary-General's report (S/2005/525) that in the years since the Bonn Agreement, the Government of Afghanistan has received extensive assistance from the international community. The United Nations too has played a key role in responding to many humanitarian crises. Nonetheless, given the prevailing fragile situation in Afghanistan, my delegation wishes to urge the international community and the United Nations to continue their support for the Government of Afghanistan in its endeavour to overcome the challenges remaining in the essential areas of nation- building. More efforts must be made to assist Afghanistan to explore and develop its economic and trade potential.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

22. “While we welcome the encouraging achievements thus far, my delegation fully acknowledges the remaining challenges ahead, which could present serious obstacles to the full recovery of that country. We are concerned to note, in the area of social and economic development for example, that 20 per cent of children in Afghanistan die before the age of 5 and that a woman dies every 30 minutes of pregnancy-related causes. Life expectancy remains, alarmingly, at 44.5 years. The extent of poverty and underdevelopment among the vast majority of the population can be left to our imagination. It remains clear to us that the question of development must be given serious attention when the issues of security, illegal drugs and the institution of good governance are addressed.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

23. “Nonetheless, we believe that - with the sustained support of the international community and the strong determination of the population to attain peace, and with a functioning Government now in place - many essential measures to further enhance stability and development in the country can be effectively pursued and implemented. The desired progress having been achieved in Afghanistan, it is important that it be sustained and strengthened. We look forward to further efforts to ensure the success of the parliamentary and provincial elections that are scheduled to take place on 18 September this year. We welcome the Secretary- General's assurance of continuing commitment to assist the Government of Afghanistan as it continues to address the vital tasks required to fulfil its political, security and development agenda.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

24. “Let me join others, Mr. President, in thanking you for convening this meeting, enabling non-members of the Security Council to participate in the deliberations on the important issue before the Council. We also look forward to open, inclusive and more comprehensive deliberations in the General Assembly on the issues relating to Afghanistan. Since the Secretary-General's last report in March 2005 (S/2005/183), we are encouraged to note that Afghanistan continues to register relatively impressive progress in the implementation of the Bonn Agreement. Afghanistan is a nation emerging from a long period of armed conflict, and the process of peacebuilding and national reconstruction are not expected to be easy.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

25. “The valiant struggle of the Palestinian people against Israeli occupation, against the injustices suffered by them and against the inhumane treatment meted out to them must be recognized and appropriately responded to without further delay. The international community should muster the necessary political will, wisdom and courage to decisively respond to the need for a just, comprehensive and lasting settlement to the conflict. The long-suffering people of Palestine deserve nothing less. Peace will remain elusive unless all parties concerned, the region and the wider international community are prepared to play their part responsibly.”

    2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source

26. “The international community must prevail upon Israel to respect its obligations under international law and abide by Security Council resolutions, just as other States are expected to do. In conclusion, Malaysia remains convinced that an independent and sovereign Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital will be the best hope for lasting peace in the region, with both Israel and Palestine living peacefully side by side within secure and recognized borders. The international community cannot afford to turn a blind eye or a deaf ear, and claim ignorance to the plight of Palestinians. It must express and maintain its solidarity with the Palestinian people and work together to facilitate the attainment of comprehensive peace in the region.”

    2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source

27. “The United Nations, including the Security Council, has a permanent responsibility towards the question of Palestine until it is resolved in its entirety on the basis of the Charter, relevant resolutions of the United Nations and international law. The continued plight and suffering of the Palestinian people remain the tragic embodiment of the consequences of the non-implementation of resolutions and the non-enforcement of decisions of the Security Council. There are ways by which the Security Council can ensure compliance by Israel with its resolutions and decisions. The Security Council must exercise its role and responsibility in that regard. Malaysia calls upon the Security Council to do so now, to ensure that justice and the rule of law prevail in the occupied Palestinian territory.”

    2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source

28. “It would thus be unacceptable for any other area of the occupied Palestinian territory to be colonized by Israel in conjunction with the completion of its withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Any withdrawal plan should be part of the road map and should be carried out in full cooperation with the Palestinian Authority. It will be incumbent upon both sides to resume negotiations on the final status issues immediately upon the completion of a full withdrawal by Israel from the occupied Palestinian territory. The international community has a collective role to play in finding a solution to the Palestinian question. We must all work together to facilitate and intensify efforts to attain a just, comprehensive and lasting settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”

    2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source

29. “It is regrettable that one year has passed without the Council having responded to the advisory opinion of the Court - the highest judicial body of the United Nations - on such an important question concerning the maintenance of international peace and security. We look forward to an opportunity to respond in due course to the report submitted by Switzerland, in its capacity as depositary State of the Geneva Conventions, pursuant to paragraph 7 of resolution ES-10/15 (A/ES-10/304, annex). The planned Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip must be a full and complete withdrawal from that area - including its land, sea and air space. That must be followed by similar steps in the rest of the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem.”

    2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source

30. “It is indeed very disappointing that Israel has decided not only to continue but to accelerate the construction and completion of the separation wall, on the pretext of security and defence. We urge Israel to dismantle the wall and to immediately discontinue its construction. We also urge Israel to take all measures necessary to ensure compliance with the ICJ advisory opinion and resolution ES-10/15. Furthermore, we urge the Security Council to look into this matter seriously and expeditiously, in accordance with its functions and powers under Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source

31. “The adverse impact of the wall on all aspects of Palestinian life is overwhelming. The wall as it stands - and more so once it is completed - could have serious ramifications, inter alia, for the peace process, negotiations on final status issues and the creation of a viable and contiguous Palestinian State, as envisaged in Security Council resolution 1397 (2002) and upheld in the road map. The construction of the wall is a clear violation of international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law. The continuing construction of the wall signifies a deliberate act of blatant disrespect by Israel for the advisory opinion rendered on 9 July 2004 by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as well as of General Assembly resolution ES-lO/ 15.”

    2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source

32. “But we can fully understand the despair and frustration of the Palestinians and their responses to Israel's continued occupation and annexation of Palestinian territories and to the application of harsh and often inhuman policies and practices, as well as the excessive and disproportionate use of force by Israel against the Palestinians and other Arabs in the occupied territories over the past 38 years. It is incumbent upon both sides to transform the reversible deadly cycle of violence and terror into an enduring period of calm, peace and security in the region. The completed portions of the separation wall in the occupied Palestinian territory, including in and around East Jerusalem and its continuing construction by Israel seriously endanger the prospects for peace in the region and undermine the implementation of the road map.”

    2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source

33. “We should not consider the casualties and destruction on both sides merely in terms of numbers or percentages. The life of each human being - man, woman or child - is sacred and precious and must be protected. We mourn the loss of all innocent lives. Any act of violence inflicted in the conflict upon innocent civilians, whether Palestinians or Israelis, is unacceptable and deserves equal condemnation by us all. Malaysia has made clear its condemnation of violence and terrorism.”

    2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source

34. “Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this timely and important meeting. We are pleased and honoured to address the Council today under the presidency of Greece. At the outset, my delegation associates itself with the statement delivered earlier by the delegation of Kuwait on behalf of the Group of Arab States. My delegation considers that the question currently before the Council continues to be central to peace and security concerns in the Middle East and throughout the world. Malaysia remains gravely concerned at the continuing deterioration of the precarious situation in the occupied Palestinian territory. There have been too many deaths and injuries and too much destruction and indescribable suffering for far too long, especially among the Palestinians.”

    2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230Resumption1 (2005) · source

35. “Malaysia is convinced that, with the efforts of the Government and the people of Timor- Leste, along with the support of the United Nations and the international community, Timor-Leste will continue to make progress in its nation-building endeavours.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

36. “Finally, I wish to emphasize that it is incumbent upon the international community to continue to lend its vital assistance to ensure the success of UNOTIL as it undertakes its one-year follow-up mission, until 20 May 2006. As it focuses on the transfer of skills and knowledge to build the capacity of the public institutions in Timor-Leste, there will be areas where the international community can contribute to further the development and strengthening of the rule of law, including justice, human rights and support for the national police and other aspects of public administration. The assistance of the international community will also be needed in areas beyond the support provided by UNOTIL, including security needs to promote stability and ensure the safety of United Nations personnel.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

37. “In that connection, we all should seriously consider the Secretary-General's call for the international community to seek alternative ways to meet crucial requirements that will remain following the withdrawal of UNMISET. In consolidating the gains achieved thus far, it is essential that the transition from the phase of peacekeeping operations resolving conflicts to the next phase, development, be conducted with the cooperation and contribution of all bilateral and multilateral partners. In that regard, Malaysia remains committed to do its utmost within its modest capacity to contribute towards further assisting Timor- Leste in fulfilling its nation-building endeavours, including through the continuation of bilateral technical assistance.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

38. “As the ending of UNMISET's mandate will open another chapter in the nation- building of Timor-Leste, Malaysia welcomes the Council's decision to remain engaged by maintaining an operational presence on the ground through UNOTIL until 20 May 2006. My delegation notes that even though UNOTIL may not be able to secure all of the resources suggested by the Secretary-General in his previous report, we share his optimism that the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste will nonetheless be in a position to assist in the key areas - notably the judiciary, public administration, law enforcement, security and stability of Timor-Leste - through the generous cooperation and contribution of the international community.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

39. “These advances could not have been achieved without the full commitment, determination and strong resolve of the country's leadership and the support of the Timorese people in general, coupled with sustained assistance and cooperation from the international community. We recall that the previous report of the Secretary-General (S/2005/99) indicated that international assistance would continue to be required beyond the expiration of UNMISET's mandate on 20 May 2005 to ensure that the underpinnings of a viable State are firmly in place. We share the view that more remains to be done. We therefore urge that continuing support be channelled to the Government of Timor-Leste to sustain the remarkable gains achieved thus far and to enable the young nation to continue to build on its progress.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

40. “Malaysia takes special pride in the fact that we were able to actively contribute to UNMISET by having a Malaysian assigned as a Force Commander and by contributing military and police personnel, among others, to serve under the banner of the United Nations in Timor-Leste. Malaysia fully appreciates the important roles played by UNMISET in providing security and facilitating the country's advancement towards progress and development. We must acknowledge that UNMISET has made tremendous contributions toward the development of political, economic, social, legal and judicial institutions in Timor-Leste. In particular, the Mission has played crucial role in assisting in building the capacity of Timorese State institutions during the consolidation phase of UNMISET.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

41. “My delegation thanks the Secretary-General for his report (S/2005/310) on the ending of the mandate of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) and the preparations for the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL), whose establishment was authorized by Security Council resolution 1599 (2005), for a one-year period until 20 May 2006. My delegation also thanks Mr. Hedi Annabi, the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his clear presentation of that report earlier this afternoon. We commend Special Representative Hasegawa and members of the civilian, military and police components of UNMISET for their dedication and invaluable contribution to the process of nation-building in Timor-Leste.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

42. “We urge the United Nations to continue the efforts to settle the long- outstanding account while deliberating on innovative and practical modalities to raise the required resources for expanding peacekeeping operations.”

    2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source

43. “With new theatres of peacekeeping operations in the pipeline, an estimated additional $1.5 billion may be required. The Member States and the United Nations will certainly have to find ways and means to raise the required resources. It is our hope that in meeting this challenging task of mobilizing additional resources, the existing periodic payment of reimbursement and claims to troop-contributing countries will not be affected. We also draw the attention of the Council to the fact that there are still troop-contributing countries that have not yet received reimbursement for their participation in various missions that have ended, some more than a decade ago, such as UNOSOM. in Somalia and UNCTAC in Cambodia.”

    2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source

44. “We have noted, however, that the views expressed by TCCs during the consultations - sometimes on several occasions - were not taken into consideration when the Security Council made important decisions pertaining to the expansion of a mandate or the appropriate size of a peacekeeping force in a mission. We wish to draw the Council's attention to the fact that the TCCs' expertise and experience, acquired through decades of participation in peacekeeping operations, can serve as an invaluable input to the Security Council in all stages of planning and implementing peacekeeping missions. We urge that this matter be given its due attention. My fourth and last point concerns the resources and the budget of peacekeeping operations. It has become clear that the current allocation of $2.82 billion for the peacekeeping budget is insufficient.”

    2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source

45. “The JMAC should be expanded to other peacekeeping missions as well, and this capacity should be optimized to the fullest. Thirdly, we note that cooperation and consultations between the Secretariat and troop- contributing countries (TCCs) have significantly improved at the formal and informal levels. The consultations have enabled the TCCs to share in advance vital information enabling them to adequately prepare their troops for their specific missions. We would like to encourage more frequent consultations and to widen the scope, where possible, of such cooperation and consultations. In that connection, we welcome the consultations between the Security Council and TCCs under the provisions of resolution 1353 (2001).”

    2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source

46. “In that context, every effort must be made to further improve the safety and security system, especially in the field missions, in the face of the increasing threat to United Nations personnel. We welcome the Secretary General's recommendation for the creation of a full-time safety and security focal point and a mission security management unit within the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. The capacity of the United Nations to collect, collate, analyse and disseminate intelligence reports in a timely manner must be enhanced. We welcome the formation of the Joint Mission Analysis Cell (JMAC) by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations in four missions for the purpose of enhancing the capacity to gather information in the field and use it appropriately to assess the environments in which they are operating.”

    2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source

47. “Malaysia once again urges the Council not to turn a blind eye to the current grave situation in the occupied Palestinian territory and to fulfil its long overdue responsibility under the Charter by seriously considering the deployment of a United Nations presence in the appropriate form and modality in the territory. We believe a United Nations presence in the occupied Palestinian territory would contribute immensely to the current efforts for peaceful settlement and the establishment of the State of Palestine, coexisting side by side and in peace with Israel, as envisaged by the road map. Secondly, high priority must be accorded to strengthen the safety and security of peacekeepers and associated personnel in field missions and respective headquarters.”

    2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source

48. “The Council will recall that in the past it has received proposals to intervene in the Israeli- Palestinian conflict by deploying an appropriate United Nations presence in the occupied Palestinian territory including East Jerusalem. On all those occasions, when an urgent United Nations intervention was most needed, regrettably, the Council was prevented from approving those proposals, hence indirectly allowing the continuation of flagrant and gross violations of international law and the brutal and wanton oppression of the Palestinians by the occupying Power.”

    2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source

49. “Nor are they to be used as an excuse to gloss over the need to address the underlying root causes of conflict. Within the limited time allocated in this debate I would like to raise a few of the points of concern and interest to Malaysia in relation to United Nations peacekeeping operations. First, the Security Council must strive to avoid selectivity and double standards in establishing United Nations peacekeeping operations in order to enhance its credibility in the eyes of the international community. That particular point was also stressed by leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) when they met at the 13th NAM. Summit in Kuala Lumpur last year.”

    2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source

50. “Mr. President, let me begin by joining others in thanking you for convening this meeting. Malaysia is pleased and greatly honoured to address the Council today under the presidency of Pakistan and especially to see the Foreign Minister of Pakistan presiding over this meeting this morning. At the outset, Malaysia would like to reiterate that the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security resides with the United Nations, as envisaged in the Charter. We therefore consider United Nations peacekeeping operations to be a vital and indispensable element of the Organization. At the same time, we wish to emphasize that United Nations peacekeeping operations, no matter how successful they are, cannot be a substitute for a permanent solution.”

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