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“This occupation is extremely costly for the taxpayers of Israel and also for Israel's friends and neighbours in terms of resources, human lives and peace and stability. The solution, therefore, requires Israel's complete and unconditional withdrawal from the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, and all other occupied Arab lands. Let me reiterate Bangladesh's full support for a lasting peace for all inhabitants of the region, both Arabs and Israelis, and our strong commitment to the realization of an independent, sovereign and viable State of Palestine, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, living side by side and in peace with all its neighbours. Finally, my delegation believes that the Road Map, the Arab Peace Initiative and the relevant resolutions are the best guides for achieving a two- State solution.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363Resumption1 (2010) · source
“That is essential for a lasting peace in the region. General Assembly and the Security Council, in their resolutions adopted over the years, have reconfirmed the occupying Power's obligation to ensure the basic human rights of the Palestinian people. My delegation believes that only full and sincere implementation of the relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions can resolve the Palestinian crisis. In conclusion, in order to achieve a lasting solution in the Middle East, it is very important to address the key issue, which is the prolonged and illegal occupation of Arab territories by Israel. The people of Palestine have been under illegal occupation over the past six decades.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It is also unfortunate that Israel, whose people had the experience of suffering and deprivation in the past, instead of avoiding those ugly practices, has continued to violate international humanitarian law by committing systematic human rights violations and imposing deprivation against the Palestinian people. For example, less than two months back the Freedom Flotilla, a convoy of ships transporting humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people under Israeli blockade in Gaza, was intercepted. Our thanks go to Israel, as it partially lifted some sanctions. However, a full and unconditional lifting of the sanctions on Gaza is a legitimate expectation of the global community and would be a step towards creating an environment of goodwill and trust among the neighbouring peoples of 15 Palestine and Israel.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Bangladesh unites with the international community in reaffirming its full support for the Palestinian people in their just and legitimate struggle for self-determination and freedom from continued occupation, and it reiterates its long- standing position that the continued occupation of Palestine is the root cause of violence, unrest and destabilization in the region. The people of Palestine are being denied their fundamental right to self-determination and to live freely in their own land, and displaced Palestinians have been denied their right to return home and live with dignity and safety. Unfortunately, it appears to be a collective failure on the part of the international community that their fundamental rights to self- determination and to a sovereign State have remained unrealized.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, has always been a major concern for the international community and for the United Nations. A durable and sustainable resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict, including the issue of Palestine, which is the core of that long-lasting crisis, must therefore be our collective strategic objective. All Member States should pledge complete commitment to that objective and throw their full moral, diplomatic, political and economic support behind its early realization. Bangladesh is ready to play a constructive role in this collective endeavour to achieve a just, lasting and a comprehensive peace in the Middle East based on the two-State principle.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Let me begin by thanking you, Madam President, for scheduling this very important open debate on the situation in the Middle East. I would also like to convey our appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his insightful and comprehensive briefing this morning. I further thank Mr. Paul Badji, Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, for his statement. I also wish to state that the Bangladesh delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered by the representatives of Egypt and Tajikistan on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, respectively. In addition, I wish to briefly make certain points that Bangladesh believes to be of importance.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In line with paragraph 198 of the Secretary-General's report, we hope that all parties in situations of armed conflict will adhere to international normative instruments protecting educational facilities from attacks. It has been 10 years since the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict entered into force. We note with sadness that one third of the States Members of the United Nations are still not party to it. We would like to urge those States to become parties to the Protocol. Children are the future of our world and they bear the torch of the culture of peace. It is our solemn duty to protect their physical safety and their right to live on planet Earth with their minds free of fear and filled with hopes and dreams.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Some kind of enforcement criteria should be contemplated to make parties listed in the annexes, particularly persistent violators, comply fully with the action plans in a time-bound manner. Caution, however, has to be taken to make sure that such enforcement in no way hurts the very vulnerable group we are addressing here: children. Peace remains the main hope for securing the release of child soldiers from armed forces and groups. While we appreciate the gradual expansion of child protection provisions in peacekeeping missions, we would nevertheless like to see such provisions be made an integral part of the mandate of all ongoing and future peacekeeping, political and peacebuilding missions. The issues of children under foreign occupation need to be appropriately addressed.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Success in ending children's involvement in armed conflicts therefore depends largely on addressing the root causes of motivation and desperation and on building societies where the rights and dignity and the hope for a better future of all children are upheld. Needless to say, we still have a long way to go. The pace of progress is still slow, and its impact is not yet felt by the thousands of children in the ranks of fighting forces. While progress has been made through action plans to release child soldiers in several situations of concern, the overall situation of children in armed conflict remains grave. There are 55 entities on the list contained in the annexes to the Secretary- General's report, out of which 16 have been there for at least 5 years.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“A range of conditions, many of which underlie the conflict itself, also make children vulnerable to joining groups that participate in that conflict. Conditions that might make children in those settings vulnerable to recruitment include poverty, discrimination, inequality, exclusion, hopelessness and desperate situations. They also include a culture of political violence, tensions over issues of religion and identity and a history of the use of child soldiers, all of which combine to create a situation where conflict is possible and where children can be used or abused by armed groups.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“As reflected in the Secretary-General's report, last year, too, several listed parties to armed conflict signed agreements to adopt action plans to end their recruitment or use of child soldiers. The United Nations system-wide response to this issue is also laudable. In that connection, I take this opportunity to thank UNICEF for its leadership role in the monitoring and reporting mechanism. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, and her team deserve our particular praise for their dedicated efforts. While addressing this matter, we have to focus a bit more on the supply side of the issue. The use of children by non-State armed groups does not take place in a vacuum.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate on children and armed conflict. I also thank the Secretary- General for his ninth report on the issue, contained in document S/2010/181. We believe that his recommendations merit careful consideration and subsequent implementation and compliance by Member States and parties to armed conflict. Having said that, I would like to mention that reporting might preferably be confined to, and carefully concentrate on, the mandates of the relevant Security Council resolutions. We commend the Security Council and its Working Group for their continued efforts in ending violations against children in armed conflict. Those initiatives have yielded significant and tangible successes.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The exit phase must be preceded by work adequate to fostering sustainable peace and development and the involvement of the local community to avoid creating a vacuum in which undesirable elements can take over, or so that the community feels let down, with no light at the end of the tunnel. It is imperative that exit strategies create an environment of hope and a feeling of stability and empowerment on the part of the local populace, so that the peacekeepers' exit leaves behind no vacuum or hopelessness.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We would be happy to welcome potential peacekeepers for training at the Institute and returning peacekeepers for debriefing. Before concluding, allow me to stress that the success of transition from a peacekeeping environment to an exit phase requires due consideration of the whole process, from mandate creation to drawdown and the exit phase. Transition from one phase to another needs to be planned carefully, with due emphasis on overlapping activities between phases. Experience acquired in previous steps must be used in subsequent steps to ensure the efficient and effective use of human, financial and logistical resources.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Microcredit financing can be useful if it is seen as a means rather than a goal. Bangladesh also has the expertise of community involvement in nation-building efforts, and its non-governmental organizations have proved to be a successful agent of change. Bangladesh is ready to share its best practices and experience at any time. We have also established the Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operations Training as a training centre for peacekeepers from around the world. It has state-of-the-art facilities, and Under-Secretary-General Alain Le Roy has visited and was pleased with it. In line with the recommendations of the Brahimi panel, Bangladesh strongly feels that the Institute should be recognized as a regional peacekeeping training institute.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Microcredit financing has been playing a critical role in Bangladesh, including in income generation, poverty alleviation, youth employment and women's empowerment. This model has been successfully replicated in many countries as part of their development planning and in post-conflict situations - for example, Afghanistan, Liberia and Sierra Leone, just to name a few. lO-23924 Microcredit financing, however, must be supplemented by other essential poverty alleviation and job creation tools, such as building rural infrastructure, human capacity build-up, the development of microenterprise and provision of primary health care and universal education, including non-formal adult education, which can create an environment in which access to financial capital can add significant value.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The entire United Nations membership - the Security Council, the General Assembly and the peacekeeper- contributing countries - must have a shared and holistic vision about what we wish to achieve and how. Now, let me turn to some specific areas in which Bangladesh can and is ready to contribute to the cause of sustainable peace and security. Bangladesh has extensive electoral experience. The Election Commission of Bangladesh completed electronic voter registration and national identification for a staggering 80-plus million voters before the most recent general election in December 2008. We are ready to share this experience with other countries, particularly in post- conflict countries.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Peacekeepers nowadays are entrusted with some non-conventional tasks, including electoral assistance, human rights situation monitoring, the resettlement of refugees and internally displaced persons, the provision of safe passage to United Nations and other humanitarian agencies, security sector reform and the training of security personnel, the disarmament and demobilization of armed groups, providing medical and emergency care, women's empowerment, and assisting in the development of the legal system and community involvement. Thus, United Nations peacekeeping can be considered as an important precursor to peacebuilding missions in many respects. We need to ensure the proper synergy between the processes in order to achieve the end goal of sustainable peace. We also need to ensure unity of purpose and action for success in the process.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“However, these two elements are also included in the mandates of peacekeeping missions. Thus, any experiences gained and lessons learned in peacekeeping operations could significantly assist in and complement the peacebuilding process. In this regard, we would like to recall the ninth paragraph of the Security Council's presidential statement of 5 August 2009 (S/PRST/2009/24), which underscores the importance of introducing peacebuilding elements into peacekeeping operations before a transfer to the Peacebuilding Commission. This, in reality, has yet to be translated in any country- specific context. My delegation therefore emphasizes the need for strong synergy between peacekeeping and peacebuilding mandates.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“At the same time, mandates should be accompanied by sufficient resources, including human, logistical and financial resources, at the disposal of the peacekeepers. We agree with the Chairman of the Peacebuilding Commission when he says that "peacekeepers are early peacebuilders". We emphasize, however, that peacekeepers' role should not be ended abruptly at any exit point. In terms of the comparative advantages in particular areas, my delegation firmly believes that peacekeepers are uniquely positioned to assist in identifying and drawing on the most relevant capacity requirements on the ground in post-conflict countries. For example, disarmament, demobilization, reorientation and security sector reform are recognized as two key elements in the peacebuilding process.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Peacekeeping has evolved into a complex of activities involving military, police and civilian elements to preserve peace, assist in humanitarian and development activities and thus construct the foundation of sustainable peace through the peacebuilding process. It is therefore critically important to ensure that the countries providing peacekeepers become an integral part of the decision- making process while drawing up the mandate of a particular peacekeeping mission by the Security Council. They should also be engaged at the decision- making level in the peacekeeping missions. This will allow the United Nations to ensure that the mandate is achievable, manageable and truly effective.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It is our constitutional obligation as well." We remain committed to United Nations peacekeeping as one of the most universal tools for helping societies in conflict and post-conflict situations and helping people to rebuild their lives. We subscribe to the view of the Non-Aligned Movement that: "United Nations peacekeeping operations should be provided from the outset with political support, full and optimal human, financial and logistical resources and clearly defined and achievable mandates and exit strategies". In this regard, the often stretched peacekeeping mandates deserve special attention. As we all know, peacekeeping is no longer simply standing between conflicting parties to end hostilities.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Article 43 of the Charter of the United Nations stipulates that: "All Members of the United Nations, in order to contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security, undertake to make available to the Security Council, on its call and in accordance with a special agreement or agreements, armed forces, assistance, and facilities". Bangladesh has been and is always ready respond to this call with whatever means and capacity it has. In this context, I reiterate the views of the Honourable Prime Minister of Bangladesh, which she expressed during the meeting between the United States President and peacekeeper-contributing countries in New York on 23 September 2009: "Bangladesh takes pride in contributing to the United Nations effort in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating the French presidency on placing peacekeeping operations at the core of this open debate. I also take this opportunity to thank Mr. Alain Le Roy, Ms. Susana Malcorra and especially you, Mr. President, for inviting my delegation to participate in this important event. I hope your able leadership will guide our deliberations to meaningful and effective transition and exit strategies for peacekeeping operations. My delegation aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of Morocco on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Given that Bangladeshi peacekeepers, while serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations in those countries, often under very difficult situations, were able to establish strong bonding with ordinary people, thus gaining their confidence and, more important, their hearts. We would not and cannot therefore shy away from any efforts which aim at ensuring the overall well-being ofthe people of post-conflict societies.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“Bangladesh has the experience and expertise in issuing nearly 90 million national identification cards and preparing voter lists in recent years and we stand ready to share our knowledge and capability with post- conflict countries. The 2010 review of the Commission's founding resolutions will provide a good opportunity to take stock of achievements and remaining challenges, including charting the future role of the Commission in support of an expanding United Nations peacebuilding agenda and enhancing its support to countries emerging from conflict. We look forward to working in close collaboration with all in that regard. In conclusion, may I say that Bangladesh's commitment to peace and security in post-conflict countries has a deeply rooted emotional basis.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“In this context, I am happy to note that a leading non-governmental organization based in Bangladesh - BRAC, which is the largest NGO in Bangladesh and probably in the world in terms of its population coverage, with its wide-ranging operations in poverty alleviation, empowerment of the poor, health, education including non-formal education, community development, agriculture and microfinance development projects - has recently begun to help residents of Kroo Bay and other communities in Sierra Leone and, inter alia, in other countries in Africa. Countries emerging from conflicts need to consolidate democracy as a step forward; at times they require national identification cards to help the Government and the election commission to prepare non-controversial, transparent and accurate voter lists.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“Bangladesh, home to world's largest non-governmental organization and microcredit enterprises, is best placed to offer to share best practices with regard to the role of NGOs, in partnership with the public authorities, in nation-building endeavours. We would further like to refer to our post-liberation experiences, where we have developed and learned the importance of domestic initiatives such as microcredit to address poverty through, inter alia, capacity-building, self-employment and women's empowerment.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“We would also like to highlight the need for women's involvement in the development and implementation of post-conflict strategies in order to take their perspectives and needs into account in the peacebuilding process. My delegation looks forward to becoming engaged in the future debate concerning women's participation and inclusion in peacebuilding and planning in the aftermath of conflict. We further recognize that civil society and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can significantly contribute to the process of achieving sustainable economic growth leading to lasting peace and development in post-conflict countries.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“In this regard, my delegation is willing to engage in Commission's future work, as outlined in paragraph 86 of the third report, aiming to analyse how the United Nations and the international community can help to broaden and deepen the pool of civilian experts and volunteers for peacebuilding, giving particular attention to mobilizing more capacities from developing countries, especially women. In line with Security Council resolution 1889 (2009), we strongly emphasize the need for the full, equal and effective participation of women at all stages of peacebuilding. We further underscore the key role women can play in re-establishing the fabric of a recovering society by contributing to the reintegration of ex-combatants into the family, including post- conflict reconstruction activities.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“In this regard, we would like to recall the penultimate paragraph of the Security Council's presidential statement of 5 August 2009 (S/PRST/2009/24), which underscores the importance of introducing peacebuilding elements in peacekeeping operations before a transfer to the Peacebuilding Commission, which, in reality, is yet to be translated into reality in any country-specific context. My delegation therefore emphasizes the need for strong synergy between peacekeeping and peacebuilding mandates. We further take note of the Secretary-General's recommendation to broaden and deepen the pool of civilian experts with a view to strengthening United Nations capacities concerning peacebuilding activities on the ground.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“In the context of comparative advantage in particular areas, my delegation would like to highlight the fact that, being one of the major troop-contributing countries for more than two decades and currently the largest police-contributing country, Bangladesh is uniquely positioned to assist in identifying and drawing on the most relevant capacity requirements on the ground in post-conflict countries. For example, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes and security sector reform are recognized as two key elements in the peacebuilding process. However, those two elements are also included in the mandates of peacekeeping missions. Thus, any experience gained and lessons learned in peacekeeping operations could significantly assist and complement the Peacebuilding Commission's work.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The challenges that post-conflict countries face in the immediate aftermath of conflict - defined as the first two years after the main conflict in a country has ended - cannot be overstated. We could not agree more with the Secretary-General when he articulates the following in his report: the need for strengthening national ownership of the peacebuilding process and capacity development from the outset; the necessity of rationalizing the capacity of the United Nations system to provide knowledge, expertise and deployable personnel to meet the most urgent peacebuilding needs together with partners who have a comparative advantage in particular areas; and the need for working with Member States to enhance the speed, alignment, flexibility and risk-tolerance of funding mechanisms.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“My delegation is particularly pleased to see the more flexible and responsive nature of the Fund, including the role it plays in the context of those terms of reference for the Commission in advising the Secretary-General on the selection of countries eligible for consideration for funding. We commend the Secretary-Generals' efforts in producing a comprehensive report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of the conflict, contained in document S/2009/304. We are encouraged to see the Commission's advisory role in shaping the report, including incorporation of views of the Member States, which, in effect, makes it more comprehensive and inclusive.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“First, the Peacebuilding Commission should have the central role in post-conflict peacebuilding and reconciliation processes. Secondly, post-conflict societies must take charge of their own destiny, that is, the Commission's work should be based on national ownership and national priorities. Thirdly, a more rapid and flexible funding mechanism is necessary for effective peacebuilding efforts. Finally, women's involvement and empowerment, in all stages, is a critical element for any successful peacebuilding endeavour. We welcome the revised terms of references of the Peacebuilding Fund.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission is the central intergovernmental advisory body that, along with the Peacebuilding Fund and the Peacebuilding Support Office, fills an important gap in the United Nations peacebuilding architecture. We are encouraged to see that the PBC has continued to combine and deepen its linkage to the three principal organs of the United Nations - the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. We also appreciate the Commission's continued efforts towards expanding partnerships with different national, regional and international actors, including United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, as well as international financial institutions, regional organizations, the private sector and civil society. My delegation would like to reiterate its principled position on the following issues.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate on post-conflict peacebuilding. We commend Ambassador Mufioz, Chairman of the Peacebuilding Commission, for introducing the third annual report of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), contained in document S/2009/444, before the Council this morning. We also express our sincere appreciation to the Permanent Representatives of Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland and El Salvador for their good work in chairing the respective country-specific configurations and in gathering the lessons learned. We welcome the report of the Peacebuilding Commission, which reflects the activities of the Commission for the period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009. We commend the Commission's work.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“Bangladesh firmly believes that a comprehensive and just peace settlement is the key to peace in the Middle East. The relevant United Nations resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Middle East Road Map can be viewed as the guiding principles in this regard. Moreover, the recommendations of the Fact- Finding Mission need to be taken seriously into account. Bangladesh hopes that all parties involved will take a pragmatic approach to this issue in order to ensure the early implementation of the Road Map for peace in the Middle East. We would not wish to see the global community blamed for and ashamed of not implementing the fair, judicious and humane Road Map for Palestine.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We feel that it is necessary to draw attention to the report (A/HRC/ 12/48) of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict, known as the Goldstone report. Furthermore, the conclusions of the Secretary- General's Board of Enquiry also need serious consideration. According to the report of the Fact- Finding Mission, Israel imposed a blockade and conducted a systematic policy of isolation and deprivation against the people of the Gaza Strip. The report further says that Israeli military activities were directed at the civilian population of Gaza. As per the recommendations of the Fact-Finding Mission, in this situation it is necessary for the Security Council to adopt appropriate measures to address the acute adversity of the people of Gaza.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The continuous defiance and blatant disregard demonstrated by the occupying Power against international law should be addressed by all concerned, including the Security Council and the international community. Effective measures should be taken to oblige the occupier to comply with international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention, the relevant United Nations resolutions and the Road Map. It is disturbing to note the recent attacks by Israel against Palestinian worshippers at the Islamic holy sites ofAl-Haram Al-Sharif and the Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem. These attacks are no doubt provocative, considering the volatile situation in the occupied city.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Such injustice cannot be allowed to continue and must be rolled back in the interest of the free movement of people and access of the humanitarian agencies. It is necessary to rededicate ourselves to the Palestinian cause of self-determination and statehood, and to work together to bring this aspiration to fruition. We need to seize every opportunity and take measures so that Israel and its patrons comply with the relevant United Nations resolutions on Palestine. It is regrettable to note that the key elements of resolution 1860 (2009) remain unfulfilled. The United Nations, and the Security Council in particular, must undertake the necessary measures to ensure the full and effective implementation of that resolution.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Bangladesh reiterates its long-standing position that the continued occupation of Palestine is the root cause of violence, unrest and destabilization in the region. The people of Palestine are being denied their fundamental rights to self-determination and to live freely in their own land. We believe that the establishment of an independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital is the only sustainable solution to this long-lasting conflict. Bangladesh condemns Israel's illegal settlement in the occupied Palestinian territory, which undermines the Palestinian territory's unity and contiguity. All concerned parties should call for an immediate freeze on the expansion of Jewish settlements, as well as the dismantling of the existing ones in the occupied territories.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, and all others concerned for convening this important meeting. I also thank Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his briefing this morning on recent developments in the Middle East, including Palestine. My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Egypt as the Chair of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement. In addition, I would like to highlight the following points. Bangladesh has always been committed to the cause of Palestine. It maintains solidarity with the Palestinian people in their just and legitimate struggle for self-determination and statehood. Our solidarity with the Palestinian cause and support for the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people are consistent and unwavering.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source