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first: 2009-10-14
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“Bangladesh also maintains a strong legal, regulatory and institutional regime countering terrorism, including through statutory orders and by enacting laws on anti-terrorism and the prevention of money-laundering, as well as by implementing the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and Security Council resolutions on combating terrorism and financing terrorism, including resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001), 1540 (2004) and 2178 (2014), and their successor resolutions. We believe that all national, regional and international actions against terrorism should be conform to relevant international human rights and humanitarian laws.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“Bangladesh, as a matter of principle, does not allow its territory to be used by any terrorist individual, group or entity against any State or people. We have taken commendable initiatives to end cross- border crimes and terrorism, as well as cross-border financing of terrorism and extremism. In addition, it is imperative that the cross-border trafficking of illegal weapons and ammunition be stopped in order to reduce their supply to terrorists or terrorist networks. It is essential that weapons producers correctly identify every item produced, including arms and ammunition. We recommend that the media name the producers of killer weapons when they report on terrorist acts of killing.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“To be sure, the nexus between terrorists and criminals has been greatly facilitated by the advent and misuse of information technology and easy access to weapons. The Internet has become a fertile breeding ground for terrorist activities. Subversive uses of the Internet must be identified and obstructed. The financing of terrorism through the Web must be halted and the online nexus of terrorist and other organized criminal entities, including through the use of social media, must be dismantled. Bangladesh's position on terrorism is consistent. We denounce it in all its forms and manifestations, no matter why, how or where it is carried out. Bangladesh maintains a policy of zero tolerance for all forms of terrorism, including financing of terrorism, radicalization and violent extremism, both nationally and internationally.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“This cannot be done only by the Government; all institutions and organizations, in particular the media, teachers, community leaders, schools, parents, authors, writers, poets and singers, non-governmental organizations, civil society and religious leaders have to take the lead to create a mindset of tolerance and understanding. The nexus between terrorist networks, non-State actors and transnational criminals poses newer challenges to State apparatuses and traditional lines of national defence. They compel us to devise more innovative, well-coordinated and near-impenetrable strategies to ensure cross-border controls against the illicit movement of terrorists and criminals and the transfer of weapons, ammunition and their means of production and delivery.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“We have to engage in soft diplomacy and impart awareness, quality education, eliminate inequalities and work with marginalized groups of society as an effective strategy. Similarly, inculcating tolerance, promoting a culture of peace and dialogue among civilizations, and interfaith and intercultural understanding are among the most important pathways to promote cooperation among societies and nations and to successfully combat terrorism. To have sustainable, long-term peace and stability, Bangladesh has been promoting a culture of peace and trying to inculcate a mindset of tolerance, a mindset of love and respect for others, irrespective of ethnicity, culture, caste, religion or colour, free of hatred and intolerance.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“Because of the advent of technology, terrorism and terrorist threats continue to evolve and manifest themselves differently in different parts of the world. Responses to terrorism need to reflect this reality and be able to adapt constantly. International efforts to combat terrorism must involve addressing the root causes of terrorism. In the process of identifying its root causes, terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group. Addressing marginalization, poverty, social exclusion and racial, cultural and religious discrimination must be part of the strategies to counter terrorism. It also needs to be recognized that terrorism cannot be defeated solely by coercive measures.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“Mr. President, let me join my colleagues in thanking you for organizing this open debate. Recurring acts of terrorism have posed one of the greatest threats to international peace and security in recent years. Millions of people, including women and children, have become innocent victims of terror in our times. We strongly condemn the unimaginably barbaric act of terrorism targeting innocent schoolchildren in Pakistan this week that claimed 141 innocent lives, mostly children. Such senseless, despicable acts of terror, as our Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, rightly observed, only enhance our resolve to fight this scourge in a united manner, with a stronger commitment and sincerity. The effective countering of terrorism is a collective endeavour.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“It is a pity that for the past 66 years, the Council has often hesitated to take concrete action, even when its own resolutions have been blatantly flouted when they could have meaningfully contributed to a fair resolution of the issue. This culture of impunity must end and the rule of law and justice must prevail. We hope that the devastating escalation of violence can serve as a wake-up call for the Council to work vigorously to end Israel's military occupation and bring about the beginning of a two- State solution that guarantees the safety and security of the residents of both the State ofIsrael and Palestine, with its capital in Al-Quds Al-Sharif, so that they may live side by side in peace and harmony.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“We hope that the Council will rise to the occasion and take effective measures to bring the bloodshed to an end. In conclusion, as we have repeatedly said, there can be no military solution to this conflict. Military intervention, in particular the use of brute military force, often exacerbates instead of ameliorating the conditions for peace. Unfortunately, a political settlement of this protracted crisis is nowhere in sight. With the latest round of American mediation now dead and the Quartet road map in limbo for the past few years, it is incumbent on the Security Council to perform the role of honest broker.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“We condemn violence and destruction, and we urge the Council to do so as well. The disproportionate use of force against an unarmed civilian population is in breach of the Geneva Convention and international human rights and humanitarian laws. Despite repeated calls for a ceasefire by the Secretary-General and a few other leaders, Israel has continued its ground offensive in Gaza, adding to the death and destruction. We urge the Security Council to adopt a binding resolution to enforce a ceasefire and immediately end the hostilities so that no more blood, whether Palestinian or Israeli, is shed. We express our sympathy and condolences to the families of the dead. The Security Council has a Charter responsibility and obligation to secure peace by ending aggression and addressing threats to peace.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“Israel pretends that this indiscriminate slaughter is a war. But as celebrated journalist Chris Hedges puts it in his recent post on www.TruthDig.com ,"only the most self-deluded supporter of Israel is fooled". The rockets fired at the Israeli civilian population -which we certainly do not support, but rather condemn-cannot remotely be compared to the 1,000-pound iron fragmentation bombs that have been dropped in large numbers on crowded Palestinian neighbourhoods; to the forced removal of some 400,000 Palestinians from their homes; to the wounding of more than 7,000 of them from missile attacks fired by sophisticated Israeli F-16 fighter jets and Apache helicopters; or to the destruction of basic infrastructure, as well as 100,000 homes, in the wake of indiscriminate aggression.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“More importantly, the advocates who so vociferously champion the right of Israel to self-defence often forget that the poor Palestinians also have the right to live, not in the shadow of lurking death and perpetual occupation, but as normal human beings with equal dignity, freedom and security in peace, just like all Israelis and like all free people on the planet Earth. The occupation forces are trampling on that right every day. How long will the international community deliberately keep its eyes, ears and mouths shut and refuse to see, hear and speak about the tragedy daily unfolding in occupied Palestine? Israel is currently attacking a population of 1.8 million that has no army, no navy, no air force, no mechanized military units, no command and control and no heavy artillery.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs confirmed that four out ofevery five Palestinians killed during Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza have been civilians, including children, women and elderly. Is this not genocide? We do not deny Israel's right to exist in peace or to self-defence. But we strongly condemn its practice of routinely killing innocent Palestinians under various pretexts. It is unfortunate that Israel has been using the pretext of self-defence to kill people living under its own occupation on a whim, with impunity and without consequences. Its practice of cleansing Palestinians from that sacred land under various pretexts must not be acceptable to any.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“The graphic and disturbing pictures of helpless Palestinians exposed to Israel's full-scale military onslaught greatly shock our conscience. We are no less pained to see the inaction and helplessness of the Security Council plus that of powerful leaders, yet some lip service is still better than nothing so as to give hope to those who are imprisoned in Gaza, where more than 600 innocent lives have been lost. Collateral damage has turned vibrant Gaza City into a dustbin, destroying the water, sewerage and electricity systems as well as hospitals. It is no wonder that a group of young Americans of Philadelphia have urged conscious citizens to do their best to end the modern-day apartheid in Palestine.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“I am surprised that the leaders that always teach us the value of human rights are now simply remaining quiet and keeping mum. I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate and allowing us to vent our frustration and helplessness. We know that this debate will not stop the brutality against innocent civilians in Palestine; however, it may speak to the moral, ethical and human rights values of the powerful. We feel better, at least, that history is not repeating itself. When the Jews were being mercilessly persecuted under the Nazis, hardly anyone raised their voice. Here we have been given a chance to raise our voice in frustration and also to convey our solidarity with the Palestinian people and their just cause.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“It is indeed with a heavy heart that we address today the unspeakable suffering, death and devastation of Palestinians wrought by the inhuman, indiscriminate, brutal and disproportionate military aggression and assault by a Member State that is not following the rule of law and international standards. Prior to coming to this meeting, I glanced at a newspaper headline stating, "While hundreds of women and children are dying in Gaza, the global conscience is quiet", and it carried three pictures of three world leaders. One leader kept his eyes closed, another kept his ears shut and the third one kept his mouth shut. I hope that picture does not reflect a global leadership characterized by inactivity even as unarmed fellow human beings are being slaughtered mercilessly.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“We urge the Council to allow the troop- and police-contributing countries to join in dialogue and discussion under article 44 of the Charter prior to making decisions on and mandates for United Nations peacekeeping operations. We believe that increased partnership, collaboration, political commitment and dialogue can work together to help us to achieve our goals of attaining global peace, security and stability more effectively and more efficiently.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Our police personnel and aviation unit in South Sudan had extremely tough days as a result of the lack of even minimum mission support. I am sure they deserve much more than what they have received. Finally, I would like to stress the importance of strengthening the partnership and coordination among the Security Council, troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat - also known as triangular cooperation. It needs to grow further and stronger through improved information exchange and increased strategic planning and consultations and by promoting cohesiveness and ownership among the various stakeholders, including parties to conflict. As one of the leading troop- and police-contributing countries, we would like to assure the Security Council of our continued support in efforts to strengthen the partnership.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“In addition, at times, the credibility of the United Nations is questioned due to its inability to intervene and protect the civilians in time, as was seen in the cases of UNMISS and MINUSCA. Clearly, there is scope to deliver a lot more in that regard. With respect to reimbursement for peacekeepers, I strongly echo the statement of the Permanent Representative of India and call on the Council to increase reimbursement on the basis of the rates proposed in the survey commissioned by the General Assembly. In addition, we do not support the mixing of mandates in a single mission - a point that was also emphasized by my Indian colleague. I would also highlight the importance of providing appropriate logistical support to peacekeepers so that they can deliver their best on the ground.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Longer preparation on the part of troop- and police-contributing countries, developing realistic and achievable mandates and well-coordinated efforts from all the stakeholders can ensure better safety and a secure environment for peacekeepers. In our efforts to maintain global peace and security under Blue Helmets, we have lost more than 112 valiant men and women. Protecting civilians under imminent threat of physical violence is now a key area of focus for nine peacekeeping operations that represent about 95 per cent ofdeployed peacekeeping personnel. Implementing the protection of civilian mandates in a coordinated and expedient manner requires dedicated coordination and the input of all concerned parties, which adds to the challenges that mission leadership in general and peacekeepers in particular face in complex and fluid situations.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“We would not like to see our peacekeepers siding with any warring factions and contradicting our national policy of friendship to all and malice to none. On that point, I fully support the statement made by Mr. Asoke Kumar Mukerji, Permanent Representative of India. While the primary responsibility for the safety and security of peacekeepers and assets rests with the host country, the lead for United Nations security policy and procedure rests with the Department of Safety and Security. With every passing day, peacekeepers are being subjected to increasing threats. Weapons proliferation, sectarian violence and non-State actors are some of the factors that are making peacekeepers more vulnerable to multifaceted threats than ever before.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“We believe that any attempt to use peacekeepers as combatants will hamper their credibility and universal acceptability. Over the years, peacekeepers have built a good reputation in bringing long lasting peace to conflict-riven countries with professionalism and impartiality. We therefore must also create enabling conditions that protect peacekeepers so they can perform their traditional peacekeeping role. It is important to realize that in the volatile situations or complex political and social environments where most peacekeeping missions are currently operating, there remain risks that peacekeepers will appear to favour one group or organization or other in a conflict, thereby clashing with the foreign policy of many Member States. For example, Bangladesh follows a policy of "friendship to all and malice to none".”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“The use of unmanned aerial surveillance systems is helping to improve situational awareness, early warning capacity, and the safety and security of peacekeeping personnel. We therefore fully support the appropriate use of modern technology to enhance the reach of the peacekeepers and increase operational capabilities in complex environments. However, we feel that technological means should be used prudently, sensitively and realistically, not to replace needed well- trained, capable peacekeepers on the ground who are able to fulfil their assigned mandates with greater understanding. In demanding situations and in order to fulfil robust mandates, there is a tendency to use peacekeepers in a combatant role. We must be able to differentiate between robust peacekeeping and the use of peacekeepers as combatants.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Despite the utmost efforts of all partners, the United Nations is still finding it difficult to reach the capability level needed in terms of appropriate force generation, suitable mission support, in particular logistics, and other technical support. United Nations peacekeepers have inherent operational limitations in terms of real-time intelligence gathering. Those limitations must be understood before they can be credibly deployed in complex conflict situations. Today, technology supports a wide range of tasks in United Nations peacekeeping operations beyond those undertaken by military and police forces, encompassing information and communication units, medical support, and analysis and reporting functions.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“In that context, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) are worth mentioning. To meet the increasing demand, there is a need to improve the rapid deployment and force generation process in the start-up ofmissions, not only for enablers but for all uniformed capacities. The challenges must be met through a variety of means, including joint and individual contributions. Various United Nations missions lack the appropriate capabilities for meeting the multifaceted challenges and demands associated with fulfilling mandates, assigned tasks and desired outcomes.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“United Nations missions are assisting countries in making the difficult transition from conflict to peace and from chaos to State-building by supporting political processes aimed at establishing inclusive and legitimate Governments, providing security and catalysing peacebuilding processes. The current mandates of peacekeeping operations are more challenging and complex, necessitating long-term preparation and training for peacekeepers. In addition, a greater sense of commitment and dedication on the part of troop- and police-contributing countries is also essential. Troop- and police-contributing countries also face challenges in terms of fulfilling the robust mandates.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Let me join earlier speakers in congratulating the Russian Federation on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of June and on organizing this open debate on the very relevant and timely topic of new trends in peacekeeping operations. I also take this opportunity to thank Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Herve Ladsous for his comprehensive briefing today. Since its inception, United Nations peacekeeping has been constantly evolving. The current period is no exception. Peacekeeping continues to face challenges and a huge range of demands.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“We must invest the necessary political capital and resources in order to realize the inalienable and legitimate aspiration of the Palestinian people for an independent, viable, contiguous State of Palestine based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace and harmony. Achieving that goal would amend the historical injustice visited on the Palestinians and greatly contribute to lasting peace and stability in the Middle-East and around the world.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“Those countries have achieved their sovereignty and independence with the aim of living in peace and harmony as equal members of the global community. Can Israel and Palestine follow the same path? The Palestinian-Israeli conflict has long been a major catalyst of instability and turmoil in the Middle East, farming and fuelling violence and extremism in that region as well as the wider world. The Security Council has the responsibility under the Charter to secure peace and stability by addressing the root causes of this prolonged conflict and negotiating a just solution to it.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“If peace in the Middle East is to be achieved, the international community must prevail on Israel to cease further settlements, which are illegal under international law, and to dismantle the existing ones, in line with its obligations under article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention. It should also tear down the walls. Israelis have suffered in the past and they know better than anyone that the aspirations of a nation cannot be denied forever. Even the mighty pharaohs could not prevent that, and neither could apartheid Rhodesia and South Africa. The creation of the State of Israel is proof of it. We therefore expect the Israeli leadership to reflect on its own history and facilitate a two-State solution. We are hopeful, because we have seen positive outcomes in recent times in places such as South Sudan and Timor-Leste.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“Although the international community routinely restates its commitment to the concept of a two-State solution, the construction of Israel's barrier in and around the West Bank and the expansion of settlements on occupied land make that solution less feasible. Meanwhile, Israeli settlement activities, the blockade of the Gaza Strip, Israeli military raids into Palestinian territories, and constant provocations to violence by extremist Israeli settlers continue to exacerbate tension and reinforce doubts about Israel's commitment to a two-State solution. The illegal settlement activities especially present an existential threat to the viability of a future Palestinian State. Even during the latest round of negotiations, 14,000 new settlement units were announced.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“The role of the Security Council as the honest broker in a deal between Israel and Palestine is all the more important as the recent efforts to get the parties to negotiate a settlement themselves seem to be going nowhere. Nine months of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, facilitated by the United States, have just failed. This week, the Israeli security cabinet voted to end negotiations, citing Fatah's reconciliation with Hamas. But even before that, there were challenges. Israel baulked at the release of the final instalment of Palestinian prisoners, which was one of the Palestinians' basic demands for the talks .Despite American pleas, Israel also announced plans to expand settlements in the occupied territories and suspended the reimbursement of Palestinian tax money to the Authority.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“The international community should set out a plan for a fair and long- term settlement of the Palestinian problem on the basis of the parameters outlined in the relevant United Nations resolutions, the Madrid principles, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet road map. The United Nations cannot be a silent witness to the collective punishment imposed on the Palestinians by Israel, the occupying Power, and should play its due role in resolving this protracted crisis. The Security Council in particular must not evade its role, particularly since its own resolutions on the matter, adopted over time, remain unimplemented.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“The peaceful resolution of the question of Palestine has now been on the Security Council's agenda for more than six decades. During those long 66 years, even when its own resolutions were blatantly flouted, the Council often vacillated when it came to taking concrete action that could make a meaningful contribution to a fair solution to the issue. Due to the Council's inability to fulfil its responsibilities vis-a-vis the conflict, as mandated in the Charter of the United Nations, the long quest for a final agreement on the creation of an independent State of Palestine - on pre- 1967 ceasefire lines in the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem, living peacefully side by side with the State of Israel - remains ever elusive. It is now time for a bold new strategy for addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“Every now and then, we get the opportunity to assemble in the Security Council to revisit the long story of the suffering of the Palestinian people. That suffering is the result of a regime of oppression and systematic violations of human rights that are without precedent anywhere on Earth. The homes of ordinary Palestinians have been bulldozed, their land confiscated, trees and farms destroyed, settlements evicted, roads and neighbourhoods blocked and fragmented, and borders walled. That systematic policy of oppression has reduced the lives of Palestinians under occupation to subsistence level. Unfortunately, all of it is happening before the eyes of the international community, in the absence of any resolute action on its part.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“We fully support efforts to uphold the sovereign equality of all States, to respect their territorial integrity and political independence, to refrain from the use or threat of use of force in a manner inconsistent with the Charter of the United Nations and to uphold the peaceful resolution of disputes in conformity with the principles of justice and international law. The rule of law, which is a necessary condition for good governance and guarantees the transparency and accountability of Governments and their responsible conduct, is an important enabler of sustainable development. Institutions for the rule of law and good governance need to be effective, credible, efficient, accountable and democratic in order to achieve a just, equitable, peaceful, prosperous and sustainable society for all.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Peace in our world today is threatened - by, among other things, civil and ethnic wars, hate crimes, misunderstandings, injustice, religious intolerance, double standards, transnational crime, depravation, poverty, terrorism, piracy, climate change impacts and the financial and energy crises. That has enhanced more than ever the need to reaffirm our faith in the just, equitable and fair application of international law, the Charter of the United Nations, principles of justice, legal statutes, the culture of peace and the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Our membership in all 14 international treaties on counter- terrorism, our amendments to existing national laws on counter-terrorism and anti-money-laundering between 2009 and 2012 to bring them into line with international treaties following the Palermo Convention of 2011, and our adoption of the human-trafficking act, the mutual Legal assistance in crimes act, the anti-terrorism act and the anti-money-laundering act all reflect our commitment to counter-terrorism and the rule of law. Bangladesh is a staunch supporter of resolving conflict through peaceful and non-military means.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“To strengthen the rule of law and democracy, end the culture of impunity and prevent the perpetration of genocide and crimes against humanity, Bangladesh, following international standards, formed its international crime tribunal and ratified and joined the International Criminal Court the year before last. We also strengthened the commissions on information and other regulatory agencies. A citizens' charter of rights has been instituted in all public institutions to ensure that the Government delivers the rule of law and public services to every citizen. I am particularly pleased to report that we could deliver justice and rights to our women.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The Government has also strengthened the anti-corruption commission, enabling that independent constitutional body to act as the watchdog against all types of institutional and personal corruption and misuse of powers. The present Government has also established an independent human rights commission to safeguard the rights of all citizens and to ensure that the international standards of human rights and personal freedoms are protected in the country. Measures have also been taken to ensure that law-enforcing institutions operate with accountability and work within the framework of international legal norms and principles.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“At the national level, we are committed to, and steadfastly working towards, the promotion of the rule of law and justice in all spheres of our lives. It is noteworthy to mention that, to uphold the constitutional obligations and the rule of law in our multiparty democracy, the Bangladesh Election Commission, which is an independent entity, has recently conducted our national elections in a fair, free, transparent and credible way that is overwhelmingly supported by the public. In the last tenure of the present Government, it undertook much-needed reform in the fields of the administration, the judiciary and the electoral systems in Bangladesh. One important reform is the effective separation of the judiciary from the executive organ of the Government.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We must demonstrate unwavering faith in the rule of law to achieve some of our pressing outstanding tasks concerning meaningful reform of the global financial structures, a rules-based development- centric multilateral trading system, an equitable and responsible legal regime to address climate change and a balanced and rights-based approach to address the emerging challenges of population dynamics as a key driver of sustainable development. Bangladesh believes in peace and justice within the State and in inter-State relations. As the world's eighth largest democracy, Bangladesh firmly believes that the rule of law is a necessary precondition for sustainable peace, stability and development in any society.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“For a world order based on fairness and the rule of law, all nations - rich and poor, weak and powerful, small and large - must respect international legal systems and multilateral treaties and support the fair and just application of customary international law in the multilateral decision-making process. A greater voice and representation for developing and, in particular, least developed countries in the multilateral system across the board remain absolutely crucial to ensuring the principles of equity, fairness, transparency and democracy at the international level. That will be even more critical as we embark upon the post-2015 development agenda for equitable, pro-people and pro- planet sustainable development, peace and stability.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Let me start by thanking you, Madam President, for convening this open debate. I also thank the Secretary-General for his report on the rule of law (S/2013/341). We believe that the establishment of the rule of law at the national and international levels alike constitutes one of the core values and principles of the United Nations. Through the universal standard-setting power of the General Assembly, the enforcement power of the Security Council and the judicial power of the International Court of Justice, the United Nations plays a vital role in promoting and enhancing the rule of law.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“To solve the problem of an interdependent world, mediation and negotiation should guide conflict resolutions. It is also important to establish that force is an unwelcome and invariably and distinctly unprofitable means for the resolution of inter-State differences. It is similarly important to recognize that economic development should be the central object and legitimating element for Governments everywhere. Economic prosperity, the empowering of the powerless, a culture of peace and a live-and-let-live mindset would greatly facilitate sustainable peace, security and stability across nations.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“It is also equally important to solve many of the long-standing conflicts, such as the Israeli-Palestine issue, which remains a catalyst for violence and instability in many parts of the world. The world has undergone many transformations over the past few decades. There has been an increase in the number of democratic States and an ever- increasing interdependence in trade and other forms of peaceful interaction. The revolution in information and communications technologies, although largely beneficial to humankind, is also redefining the threats we face and the security environment. As the challenges of international security become increasingly complex and intertwined, we must learn to make multilateralism work to create a more secure world.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Bangladesh is one of the top troop-contributing countries to United Nations peacekeeping missions, and we believe that all violence and wars emanate from a mindset of intolerance, a mindset of hatred and misunderstanding, a mindset of aggressiveness. Therefore, if we are to have sustainable peace and stability, we need to inculcate and promote a culture of peace. We need to promote a mindset of tolerance and a mindset of love and respect for others irrespective of race, colour, ethnicity or religion. The creation of such a live-and-let-live mindset that respects and accepts others' diversity will greatly help reduce violence and contribute to global peace and security.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Unfortunately, the global community cannot manage more than $2 billion to that end, while it has spent, as per the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, over $1,734 billion in 2012 alone for defence expenditures. It is therefore a question not of scarcity of resources but of priority and commitment. Are we ready to help humankind? If we fail to meet our responsibilities, future generations may not pardon us. Obviously, wars are waged for many reasons, but in our times hatred, ideology, religion, intolerance, the illegal occupation of territory, territorial disputes, unfairness, aggression and competition for scarce resources are the primary sources of conflicts. Concrete strategies and renewed commitments are needed to resolve these issues.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“The hundreds of billions of dollars and human, technical and technological resources spent annually on the manufacture, maintenance and improvement of weapons could be marshalled to tackle the challenges of poverty and hunger and enhance human dignity. It is indeed imperative to find ways to reverse the waste of scarce resources dedicated to non-productive purposes and to channel the valuable resources thereby saved towards saving millions of lives, addressing pressing development needs and ensuring the timely achievement of all Millennium Development Goals. According to estimates, a total of $16 billion would be required to educate all people.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Although great wars have been avoided, much violence on the periphery of the international system and organized conflicts of all kinds - civil wars, genocides, governmental repression, third-party wars, power struggles and terrorist attacks - continue to destabilize many parts of the global South. As the Secretary-General often mentions, one of the main reasons for such continued violence and instability is that the world is overinvesting in armaments and underfunding peace. The accumulation of excessive weapons and access to weapons create tension, encourage arms races and reinforce a sense of insecurity among all. More importantly, in a world of finite resources there is an inverse relationship between expenditures on armaments and economic and social development.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source