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Moraes Cabral

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first: 2009-02-19
most recent: 2012-12-13
sittings or episodes: 118
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“Like you, Sir, I wish to warmly His Excellency the President of the Republic of Nauru to the Council. His presence does indeed illustrate the seriousness of the challenges facing his country and other small island developing States (SIDS). I thank the German presidency and you yourself, Mr. President, for having organized this debate on the security implications of climate change, an issue to which Portugal has been strongly attached for many years. I thank the Secretary-General for his important statement, and I also wish to thank Mr. Steiner for his very useful presentation. These are indeed serious threats to some regions of our planet, as Mr. Steiner eloquently illustrated.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“Recent developments at the institutional level, namely in the Parliament, have highlighted the need for renewed capacity for political compromise and adherence to the Constitution. The historical moment Afghanistan is living requires undivided focus and commitment. I am sure that decision-makers in Afghanistan are working hard so that this phase remains contained within the bounds of a growing constitutional democracy. I conclude by saying that the transition is set to begin this month, and this is something to commemorate. Vast amounts of resources and political will are concurring to make July 2011 a point of departure rather than a point of arrival for Afghanistan and its people. It is up to us to continue to support, as allies and friends, the Government of Afghanistan and its people so as to achieve the success they deserve.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“We entirely second the affirmation in the report that "[i]t is vital that the transition be managed so as to lead to an improvement in security, as well as better access to essential services for the population" (S/20H/38], para. 69). Transition is not only security, as Staffan de Mistura underlined. Military success on the ground must translate into an effective governance framework and into strengthening the rule of law, institutions and public services in order to protect those gains from erosion caused by lack of accountability and disconnection from the population's needs. In this regard, the inauguration of the joint independent anti- corruption Monitoring and Evaluation Committee can only be applauded and its work strongly encouraged.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“The broad range of partners assembled by the United Nations agency and the Special Representative is an encouraging sign of public commitment to the rights of children. Finally, we take note of the multiple efforts being made by the Afghan Government, both internally and externally. Abroad, recent regional steps towards increased cooperation, at both the bilateral and multilateral levels, are to be welcomed as Afghanistan reassumes its role as a fundamental crossroads of Asia. This shows how Afghanistan's neighbours can and should play a crucial role in the process of stabilization of that country, and indeed of the region, as underlined by Mr. De Mistura and Ambassador Tanin. On the home front, significant challenges remain.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“We are also pleased to see that UNAMA continues to raise awareness and monitor the implementation of the Law on the Elimination of Violence against Women. We commend UNAMA's continued efforts in terms of the protection and promotion of human rights as well as the role played by UN-Women. Portugal reiterates the importance it attaches to the participation of women in Afghan Government institutions, including the civil service. Concerning the protection of children, which was mentioned by the Special Representative, I would also like to highly commend the initiative of UNAMA and UNICEF, in partnership with the Office of the Special Representative, on violence against children.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“I also recall the multiple steps already being taken to try to address damage to civilians caused by national and international forces. It would be extremely useful to build upon what is already on the ground and integrate the valuable advice, expertise and goodwill we are able to contribute in order to adequately compensate civilians for their justified grievances. The Special Representative reports that a draft regulation on the women's protection centres is now under consideration by the Technical Legislative Review Committee of the Council of Ministers. Portugal is encouraged by the fact that this process has been allowed to proceed with the required inclusiveness so that the amendments that fully protect women's human rights were incorporated in the final version of the draft law.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“Civilian casualties are evidently the cruellest face of war. Limiting civilian casualties must therefore rank at the highest level in the military command's priorities as a fundamental element in the war in Afghanistan, as in any other war. We are aware that significant efforts had been and are being made to decrease civilian casualties caused by military operations. We call upon military commanders to pursue these efforts with steadfast commitment. It is clear, nevertheless, that it is the insurgents who are responsible for the vast majority of civilian casualties and for the growing numbers of innocent victims. I recall the Special Representative's mentioning last March the offer made to insurgents to bring forward their own numbers of civilian casualties, which went unheeded.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/381), the Special Representative's briefing and Ambassador Tanin's statement have, I believe, covered the essential aspects of the situation in Afghanistan and shown us what it takes to make the transition a success. Last spring was a hard time indeed. The security assessment indicates that insecurity persists and that the rising number of casualties, especially those involving civilians, is a clear sign that the battle for the future of Afghanistan continues. The recent attack on the Intercontinental Hotel underlines this situation in a very symbolic way. But this is a battle that must be won, not only on the ground against the enemy but also in terms of public opinion - Afghan public opinion, first and foremost, but also international public opinion.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for his very comprehensive briefing as usual, as well as Ambassador Tanin for his very useful intervention. I must begin my statement by recalling the attacks in Mazar-e-Sharif. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and indeed the entire international effort in support of the Government and people of Afghanistan were brutally attacked in Mazar-e-Sharif last April. I hereby convey to the Special Representative Portugal's highest appreciation for the courage shown in the face of adversity and for the constant commitment that UNAMA's personnel showed to their mission. We commend their dedication. That is the guarantee that the losses suffered will not have been in vain.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“Finally, in paragraph 25 of resolution 1970 (2011), the Council called upon all Member States to report to the Committee within 120 days of the adoption of the resolution, that is, by 26 June 2011, on the steps they had taken with a View to implementing effectively the arms embargo, the travel ban and the assets freeze. To date, the Committee has received only 30 implementation reports. The Committee dispatched two notes verbales to all Member States reminding them of the deadline for submission, and I would like to take this opportunity to remind them once again.”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“Moreover, the Committee responded to a request for clarification on the scope of the arms embargo as well as a request for additional information relating to its enforcement on the high seas. In the context of such enforcement, the Committee has thus far received 11 reports of inspection of cargo on board vessels heading towards Libya. In paragraph 19 of resolution 1973 (2011), the Council directed the Committee to designate additional Libyan authorities, individuals or entities as subject to the assets freeze. Most of the specific proposals are still under the Committee's consideration. However, as of 24 June 2011, the Committee had listed two individuals as subject to the travel ban and assets freeze and one entity as subject to the assets freeze.”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“It acknowledged receipt of one notification under the lien or judgement provision set out in paragraph 19 (c) of the resolution, and it acknowledged receipt of 25 notifications under the prior contracts provision set out in paragraph 21 of the resolution. The Committee has also answered, or is in the process of answering, a total of 15 requests for guidance concerning the scope and implementation of the assets freeze. 11-38899 At this point, I would like to assure those Member States that have yet to receive a response to their request for guidance that the members of the Committee are working diligently to address those requests. In connection with the arms embargo, the Committee approved one request for an exception to that measure, in accordance with paragraph 9 of resolution 1970 (2011), vis-a-vis demining equipment.”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“The Panel is currently on mission to several countries in Europe, to be followed by travel to countries in Africa, in order to gather information from States, relevant United Nations bodies, regional organizations and other interested parties regarding the implementation of the measures decided in resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011). The Committee expects to receive a copy of the Panel's interim report no later than 10 August. Aside from the informal consultations, the Committee dealt with a number of written communications from Member States, most of which relate to the assets freeze measure. I will not go into detail here regarding each and every communication. In sum, the Committee granted 10 requests for exceptions to the asset freeze, under the basic expenses provision set out in paragraph 19 (a) of resolution 1970 (2011).”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“In accordance with paragraph 24 (e) of Security Council resolution 1970 (2011), of 26 February 2011, I have the honour to report to the Council on the work of the Committee established by the same resolution. The report covers the period from 29 March to 27 June 2011. During this period, the Committee convened one informal consultation, on 6 June, to meet with the newly appointed Panel of Experts and hear a briefing by INTERPOL on the value of INTERPOL's notice system to the Security Council's sanctions committees.”
2011-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6566 (2011) · source
“In conclusion, let me add that Portugal has been actively engaged in efforts to counter international crime. In that regard, I would like to highlight the active contribution of my country in the fight against drug trafficking and related criminal activities in the West African region. We will continue our engagement, aiming at a more active role by the Council in addressing international organized crime in its different components and in its relation to peace and security. With that in mind, reports and briefings by UNODC such as this one are particularly useful, and we would expect the Council to be regularly updated on the activities undertaken by the Office in this important area of work.”
2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source
“Portugal is fully committed to effective international cooperation in combating trafficking in persons that integrates a victim approach and human- rights dimension with a law-enforcement perspective. As a co-facilitator in the process of drafting the Global Plan of Action on Trafficking in Persons, it was for me extremely significant and gratifying to be able to integrate that dimension into the text adopted by the General Assembly almost one year ago (General 12 Assembly resolution 64/293). The protection of victims should always be a central element in our anti-trafficking efforts at the national, regional and international levels. In that context, the establishment of a trust fund for victims was a natural and indispensable outcome of the negotiations.”
2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source
“However, the reasons why young people join organized armed violence or fall victim to armed gang crime are indeed very similar to those that lead to joining armed groups. My second and last remark relates to the issue of trafficking in persons, a growing phenomenon that threatens the very foundation of our societies. Sometimes, however, we forget the human beings behind the numbers. The international community, and every single Member State, has a fundamental responsibility to prevent and combat this practice, to alleviate the suffering of trafficked victims and to punish the traffickers. And yet the number of trafficking prosecutions worldwide every year is very low.”
2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source
“I would like to mention in particular UNODC support for the Economic Community of West African States regional action plan against organized crime. We fully support the important role of UNODC in helping to build the capacity needed to counter organized crime and strengthen the rule of law, and we commend Mr. Fedotov's efforts to increase the international community's awareness of the crucial importance of these activities. I would like to make two final comments, the first of which is related to the particular situation of children and young people caught in the net of organized crime activities. As in conflict situations, the manipulation of children in organized crime and armed violence disproportionately affects young people. This is, however, still largely unrecognized as a priority and thus has failed to lead to strategic action.”
2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source
“Transnational crime networks will not be easily deterred. They have enormous resources and means at their disposal. They will always strive to be one step ahead of our efforts to counter them. They will persist in diversifying further and becoming more and more global. Many of them have already developed close links with non-State armed groups. No part of the world is immune to this threat, which often affects countries in post-conflict transition struggling to build their own fragile institutions and sustain their development processes. Assisting such countries in countering these threats, in close coordination with the respective regional and subregional organizations, is thus essential, as their own success has a direct effect on stability and security at the regional and international levels.”
2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source
“Fighting international organized crime also prevents conflicts from occurring or spreading, and today conflict prevention is more central than ever to the Security Council's concerns. The nature of the threats posed by transnational crime at the national, regional and international levels - by exploiting, among other things, structural State weaknesses, conditions of poverty and porous borders - seriously undermines development, democratic governance, the rule of law and stability in a growing number of States and regions. The complexity of the challenge we have before us requires developing resolute and effective international and regional action under United Nations coordination. This is more imperative now, as we face the evidence of increased synergy between transnational crime networks and terrorist groups.”
2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source
“They point in the right direction, stressing the need to mainstream the issue of organized crime into conflict-prevention strategies, conflict analysis and integrated mission assessment, as well as peacebuilding support. The Council must now take a step forward by solidifying this approach, aiming at early detection of conditions conducive to or favouring organized crime that could trigger severe implications for regional or international security, as well as by ensuring that missions in the field are prepared to tackle such challenges as potential threats to peace and security, and that the institutions and the legal framework they are helping to build are robust enough to resist and counter organized crime.”
2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source
“I thank the presidency of the Council for convening this important meeting, and I thank Mr. Fedotov for his comprehensive and useful briefing. I fully share in his analysis and comments, and would like to reiterate Portugal's full support for the efforts of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Transnational organized crime, as no one disputes, has an increasing impact on international peace and security. That is why it is important to discuss the issue here today. The dimensions of this phenomenon, with its political and security repercussions, require an enhanced coordination effort on the part of the international community. We welcome the action taken by the Council in 2009 and 2010 to acknowledge the serious implications and global nature of this threat.”
2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source
“In that regard, we encourage a further strengthening and cooperation with the African Union in planning and conducting peacekeeping operations in Africa and any other initiatives aimed at improving the interoperability between the United Nations and the African Union. Finally, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and the African Union Mission in Somalia constitute two concrete models of peacekeeping cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union from which we believe there are a number of lessons we can learn, but where there is also much room for improvement, as has already been mentioned here today. Let me conclude by thanking again Ambassador Muburi-Muita for his work and by assuring him of Portugal's full support.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“Portugal is a strong supporter of international efforts aimed at strengthening the African Peace and Security Architecture in its various dimensions. The African Union and African subregional organizations' own roles in the prevention and resolution of conflicts on the continent have proved to be an important promoter of stability, and one that should be encouraged. Through our active participation in the European Union-Africa partnership, we have advocated, and will continue to advocate, European financial and technical assistance to African initiatives in the peace and security domain. We would also like to underline the importance of regional arrangements for Chapter VIII peacekeeping operations.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“This means that we must work on exploiting and reinforcing channels of dialogue on these major security issues. Much has been achieved, but we need better articulation between the African Union and other actors involved in the prevention and resolution of conflicts in Africa, which has not always been present in handling recent crises. We therefore look forward to receiving the recommendations from the report of the Secretary- General on the Secretariat's strategic vision for United Nations-African Union cooperation in the peace and security areas, taking into account the lessons learned from the hybrid missions in the Sudan and Somalia and from the first years of implementation of the Ten-Year Capacity-Building Programme.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“As the Council recalls, there are several common issues on which the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council underlined their cooperation recently in Addis Ababa. I will only mention a few, namely, the prevention and resolution of conflicts, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Africa. I would also underline that they expressed a common concern about the situation of women and children in conflict situations and post-conflict contexts. I would also add the common concern on the need to effectively address the problem of sexual violence in armed conflicts, to investigate crimes and to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. These are security issues that are common to the agendas of both organizations.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“Concerning the role of the United Nations Office in matters of peace and security, there is certainly great potential for efforts towards finding common ground and continuity in the dialogue between the two organizations, and namely between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council. The regular dialogue between the two organs - and we recently had an example of this in Addis Ababa and another example here last week when we had a discussion with the African Union Ad Hoc High-Level Committee on Libya - can obviously benefit from the work of the United Nations Office in Addis Ababa, in terms of both substance and working methods.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“We all welcome the establishment of the United Nations Office as an important contribution to reinforcing the strategic relations and partnership between the two organizations and providing more coherence, efficiency and visibility to the United Nations presence in Addis Ababa. We have come a long way in terms of forging institutional ties and developing original mechanisms of dialogue and cooperation. We should now look ahead and do our best to build upon these achievements to ensure that those mechanisms are used to their full potential.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for his comprehensive and very useful briefing. We very much appreciate seeing Ambassador Muburi-Muita here in New York. I wish to congratulate him for all the work that he has already done in the past eight months. On a more personal note, I am always very happy to see him here in the Security Council. Let me also thank the presidency for promoting this first briefing on the United Nations Office to the African Union. We very much hope that it will become a regular feature in our activities in the Security Council.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“The capacities to be established now are to benefit this country, because only by supporting Somalia to overcome this challenge can the international community put an end to the scourge of piracy in the region. We strongly support the Office of Legal Affairs and encourage it to pursue all necessary efforts with that goal in mind.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“That is why a solution must be based on Somali law, even if initially through an extraterritorial court justified by the current security situation in Somalia and the need to ensure safe and swift investigation and prosecution. Such a solution would, indeed, allow for investigations to be conducted securely from the outside but under a legal framework that would facilitate the execution of the necessary procedural acts in Somalia, including arrest warrants. Finding a solution to counter impunity for piracy has never been easy. Moreover, in the particular situation of the Somali conflict and the security environment in the country, the challenge is even more complex. But we remain convinced that any solution to piracy off the coast of Somalia can be found only inland.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“They are the most responsible for and the real masterminds of the majority of piracy incidents off the coast of Somalia and should therefore be the principal aim of our action. As the report underlines, consultations with a number of Member States, INTERPOL, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Department of Political Affairs and the Monitoring Group of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) suggest that the identities of key leaders of pirate networks and their location and political connections are widely known. Many of them are reportedly within Somalia. Therefore, any solution that is aimed at prosecuting such persons cannot be detached from the legal environment of where they actually live.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“We note also the convergence of this aim with the downsizing and completion strategy of the ICTR, and the possibility of using available space in courtrooms and facilities in the near future, not losing sight, naturally, of the security needs to be safeguarded. We thank the ICTR for its cooperation and positive approach and welcome further efforts in evaluating concrete needs to accommodate this solution. We commend also the active support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in training in the area of judiciary activities and in prompting the necessary debate over the future needs for such a solution. To fight the scourge of piracy, we should concentrate our efforts on targeting those suspected of financing and planning acts of piracy.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“We encourage the Office of Legal Affairs to pursue its efforts in that regard, in particular in its contacts with the Transitional Federal Government in the months to come so as to determine, in cooperation with the Somali authorities, a feasible road map of activities conducive to the establishment of a Somali judicial solution to piracy, including through the definition of the necessary legal framework. We welcome also the positive response by the Government of Tanzania to the proposal to establish an extraterritorial Somali specialized anti-piracy court in Arusha. Such a solution, which builds on existing premises and capacity in the existing International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) premises, seems to be a practical way forward.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“It was with this in mind that the Security Council requested the Secretary-General, in its resolution 1976 (2011), to report on the modalities for the establishment of specialized Somali courts to try suspected pirates, both in Somalia and in the region, including an extraterritorial Somali specialized anti-piracy court consistent with applicable human rights law and with the participation of international personnel and other international support. The thorough report presented by the Office of Legal Affairs deals with the many components of the solution and identifies exhaustively the difficulties and challenges ahead. We note in particular the complex political context, the security situation in Somalia and the need for stabilization in the country and, in particular, for political will for such a solution to be viable.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“The solution, long defended by my country, represents the most practical way of swiftly addressing the situation of impunity for piracy in the region through a Somali solution - a solution that is flexible enough to help attract international capacity support, capable of responding to needs on the ground as they evolve, and also able to be rapidly set up, since it could rely on existing facilities.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2011/360) and the Legal Counsel for her presentation. The report, in its analytical approach, reflects the difficulty of the subject that we are addressing today. Piracy off the coast of Somalia is indeed a complex issue, as the Council has acknowledged, in particular in its resolution 1976 (2011), adopted in April. A solution to this problem requires responding to a variety of social, economic and security challenges. The report of the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Legal Issues Related to Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, Mr. Jack Lang (S/2011/30, annex), was particularly eloquent in that regard. One of the most important proposals to fight the piracy threat in the region was the establishment of an extraterritorial Somali court functioning in Arusha.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“We would also like to echo Assistant Secretary- General Catherine Bragg's appeal to the parties to allow the establishment of a humanitarian corridor between Kadugli and El Obeid. I could not conclude without expressing Portugal's strong support for the United Nations Mission in the Sudan and commending it for its work in the most difficult conditions.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“We call upon the parties to rapidly establish security arrangements for the two areas. Allow me also to say a word on the appalling humanitarian situation as a result of the violence. We are deeply concerned by the impact of escalating violence on the civilian population, including women, children and internally displaced persons. We recall that all parties to the conflict must respect and protect civilians and ensure adequate security for humanitarian workers. The parties must remove any restrictions that would slow down the response, and ensure full and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance and for the United Nations Mission in the Sudan throughout the mission area.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“Portugal welcomes the commitment by the Sudanese parties to establish a common border zone between North and South Sudan, which is to be demilitarized and jointly monitored and patrolled. We now call upon the parties to agree on where the zone should be and to positively consider a third-party presence along the border. Again, we share the view that North and South would benefit from United Nations assistance in this context. As I have already said, we strongly condemn the recent fighting in Kadugli and Umm Dorain, and call upon both sides to exercise maximum restraint in resolving their disputes in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states. In this regard, Portugal sees the negotiations between representatives of the Government of the Sudan and leaders of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement from the two states as a positive step.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“We thus welcome the resumption of talks between President Al-Bashir and Vice-President Salva Kiir. The negotiations are complex and have to be led in the spirit of continued compromise and cooperation. This is the only path to ensure the viability of the two States. In this difficult context, the success of the mediation work of the African Union's High-Level Implementation Panel and its Chair, former President Thabo Mbeki, appears to us more decisive than ever, as I have already stated. We call upon the parties to continue working with the Panel in order to urgently find a durable and peaceful resolution to the status of Abyei and to continue dialogue on all the other outstanding issues.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“Indeed, the most recent events have threatened to erode the common ground that enabled the successful and peaceful referendum. As we have repeatedly stated, it is our belief that it is in neither side's interests to jeopardize all that has so far been accomplished. We strongly condemn all unilateral actions meant to create facts on the ground that would prejudice the outcome of the negotiations. We are of the view that the interdependencies between the North and the South are too deep and that the failure or success of one of them will determine the failure or success of the other. For that reason, we recall the commitments made by both sides and urge the parties to work decisively in resolving their disputes. Dialogue and political commitment at the highest level is what is needed.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“We have expressed grave concern about the ongoing violence, namely, the fighting taking place in Southern Kordofan, which is causing an alarming and increasing number of displaced persons. We fully support and encourage the efforts of former President Mbeki and Special Representative Menkerios to find a quick solution to the situation and an immediate end to the hostilities. We strongly urge the parties to prevent any further escalation of violence that could lead to new losses of civilian lives, stop the looting, grant unconditional humanitarian access to all and abide by their undertakings and agreements. We encourage them to build upon the positive indications we received today in order to get the overall process on track and fulfil the objectives of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“I thank former President Thabo Mbeki and Special Representative Haile Menkerios for their comprehensive briefings and the significant work they have been undertaking. I would like to congratulate them and the Governments of the Sudan and South Sudan on the agreement that has just been reached on Abyei. We hope it will allow for a quick and full cessation of violence in the Area, for the re-establishment of full humanitarian assistance and for the return of the displaced population. We are encouraged by these positive developments, but they are only a first step, albeit a decisive one, towards solving the Abyei issue. I would also like to thank Ambassador Osman and Mr. Gatkuoth for their statements. As all members of the Council, Portugal has been deeply concerned by the rapidly deteriorating situation in several areas of the Sudan.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“Moreover, in our view, the Ombudsperson should also be called on to play an active role in the context of the resolution on Afghanistan when referring to individuals and entities seeking de-listing, and we hope that the Council will have the opportunity to revisit this important issue in the near future. Portugal will naturally work actively in the Committees for the full implementation of these resolutions, with the aim of ensuring their swift implementation, not losing sight of their important objectives for peace, stability and security in Afghanistan and the fight against terrorism, but also keeping in mind the need to ensure fairer and clearer procedures that increase credibility and facilitate enforcement and the overall efficacy of the sanctions regimes.”
2011-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6557 (2011) · source
“The more streamlined decision-making process aiming at overcoming recurrent deadlocks resulting from the consensus role, the recognition of the need to strengthen the capacity of the Ombudsperson, the access to relevant information and the process of consideration of its recommendations are all important improvements in the regime. The Ombudsperson is now in a better position to play a crucial role in assisting individuals in the process of reviewing their cases. While welcoming these positive developments, we should have expected the Council to go further with respect to some specific issues, in particular regarding the time limits or the so-called sunset clause.”
2011-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6557 (2011) · source
“We particularly highlight the improvements made in the review by the Committee of the situation of listed individuals, the further efforts stressing the preventive nature of the restrictive measures imposed, and a strengthening of the role of the Ombudsperson in the whole system of guarantees that are granted to individuals requesting de-listing. We welcome the important and serious work undertaken by the Ombudsperson, Ms. Kimberly Prost, which was essential for the Council to be able to move forward in adopting these resolutions. They represent a decisive improvement in a mechanism that was conceived to address the need for fairer and clearer procedures when applying sanctions to individuals.”
2011-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6557 (2011) · source
“The adoption of resolutions 1988 (2011) and 1989 (2011) represents another important step in the Council's firm stance to counter terrorism. We consider that the separation of the two regimes will facilitate the advance of a comprehensive political process in Afghanistan in support of national reconciliation among all citizens who have rejected terrorism and who hope for a peaceful political resolution of the continuing conflict, which will enable them to build a stable and democratic State. We also believe that the decisions taken today will advance both regimes and allow for a more efficient management of the existing mechanisms while improving the legal framework that supports action taken by the international community in this context.”
2011-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6557 (2011) · source
“It is up to the international community to reflect on our experience and on the lessons that we can and must learn, and to strengthen our efforts to ensure that in 2015 universal access to prevention and treatment are guaranteed. That will require a strong political commitment, which is the way for us to maintain the international response to HIV as a priority and the only way for us to fulfil the Secretary-General' s vision of a world free from new HIV infections, free from discrimination and free from AIDS deaths.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“I do not doubt that an effective response to HIV and AIDS through the prevention of sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations will greatly contribute to increasing the capacity of United Nations missions in their tasks of protecting civilians and furthering human rights. (spoke in French) World leaders will gather here in New York over the next three days to evaluate the progress made since the historic General Assembly special session on HIV/AIDS held in 2001. In spite of all the positive developments that we have seen in the global reduction of the incidence of HIV and increased access to treatment, we must recognize that the progress is still rather fragile.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source