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“Concerning the ICC and its specific role in addressing the most serious crimes, we encourage every effort to strengthen the Court and to reinforce its credibility through enhanced cooperation among parties and the promotion of the universal ratification of the Rome Statute, especially now that the Kampala Review Conference successfully contributed to a larger international consensus around it through the agreement on the crime of aggression. Nevertheless, as the Secretary-General underlines, much more must still be done in this area. That will require, of course, a much more effective translation of rules and principles into applied actions on the ground by those rightfully entrusted to do so.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Furthermore, it renders the tasks of peacekeepers even more difficult in protecting civilians in situations of conflict. We believe that the United Nations and the Security Council must show their strong resolve as far as impunity is concerned, addressing ways and means by which its action can be more effective in bringing to justice those guilty of deliberately targeting civilians and violating their fundamental rights. The report of the Secretary General points to some improvements that have been made in this regard through the actions of international institutions, such as the International Criminal Court (ICC), and by national institutions.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It goes without saying that we acknowledge the huge scale and complexity of the task facing peacekeepers and United Nations agencies and missions. Nevertheless, we must strive to increase their effectiveness in protecting civilians in conflict situations. Allow me to mention, in this context, what we believe to be three important issues: impunity and the lack of accountability, the need to strengthen United Nations peacekeeping operations and missions, and, finally, the need for an increasingly integrated approach to peacekeeping. Portugal believes that the lack of accountability and the impunity that benefit many parties to armed conflict throughout the world are extremely disturbing. This situation obviously encourages perpetrators even as it discourages victims from denouncing violations and seeking redress.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Armed groups roam unchallenged within the borders of often vast countries, sowing violence and death, and avail themselves of the porosity of borders to further their criminal intentions. This new reality adds significantly to the complexity of the tasks of peacekeepers and strains their capacity to enforce compliance with international humanitarian law and uphold respect for fundamental human rights. Despite all the difficulties, the protection of civilians - whether directly targeted or accidental victims of conflict - must be of paramount concern, and we strongly support the Secretary-General's recommendation for its enhancement. Civilians continue to account for the majority of conflict-related casualties and are constantly exposed and fall victim to serious violations of human rights and humanitarian law.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The United Nations is now endowed with the necessary tools with which to act in an effective and accountable manner in protecting civilians in situations of armed conflict wherever they are called on to take action throughout the world. The main responsibility to protect civilians lies obviously with States, but it is also clear that, in some cases, States need international support to carry out that responsibility. United Nations peacekeeping operations and United Nations missions, as well as United Nations agencies in general, are crucial to strengthening and helping national capacities to exercise that fundamental responsibility. We are aware that the very nature of armed conflicts has changed.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate on an issue to which Portugal attaches the utmost importance. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2010/579), as well as Ms. Valerie Amos, Mr. Alain Le Roy, Ms. Navanethem Pillay and Mr. Yves Daccord for their very useful briefings. We meet here today one year after the adoption of resolution 1894 (2009), which is rightly considered to be a benchmark of the United Nations normative system and the best reflection of the Security Council's long commitment to the issue of civilian protection in armed conflict. That resolution is also an essential development because it underlines the importance of addressing the protection of civilians in peacekeeping operation mandates in a proper way.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“As I have stressed before, Portugal remains available to engage with the United Nations and other international actors in sharing experiences and good practices that allow us to move forward in this decisive area.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The third objective is to promote and protect women's human rights in conflict areas and in post- conflict scenarios, taking into consideration the need, on the one hand, to prevent and eliminate all gender- based violence perpetrated against women and girls and, on the other, to promote the empowerment of women, both politically and economically, and their participation in all post-conflict activities. The fourth objective is to invest in and disseminate knowledge on issues concerning women and peace and security, including training and awareness-raising actions among decision makers and the broader public. The final objective is to promote the active participation of civil society in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and in the national action plan.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“A year ago, we adopted a national action plan that encompasses our commitment to its implementation and corresponds to the consolidation of a gender perspective in national politics. Under that action plan, we have established five main strategic objectives, translated into 30 specific objectives, for which implementation, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms have been identified and developed. The first of the five main objectives is to increase women's participation and to mainstream gender equality in all phases of peacebuilding processes and at all levels of decision-making. The second is to promote capacity-building for those involved in peacebuilding and development aid efforts with regard to gender equality and gender-based violence, as well as other aspects covered by resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008).”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“This open debate of the Security Council and the many side events that are taking place this week are an excellent opportunity to review the progress achieved in implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), to recognize our main achievements but also our shortcomings, and to discuss how we can boost its impact on the ground. Portugal will certainly continue to pursue the objectives set out in the resolution and to increase its own accountability. We stand ready to contribute to that process in the forthcoming months in the Security Council. In that area, as in many others, the international community has to move in a concerted way with an integrated approach. Portugal strongly believes that national action plans constitute an important mechanism to accelerate progress in implementing resolution 1325 (2000).”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Therefore, it is fundamental to overcome the traditional view of those actors as mere vulnerable victims in need of protection and to implement measures that guarantee that their perspective is taken into account at all stages of peacebuilding processes by the international and local actors involved. Indeed, women have a crucial role to play in rebuilding war-torn societies and in promoting social cohesion. In that context, we should seize this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring women's effective participation in peace and security and to translate that commitment into enhanced action.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Portugal believes that important progress has been accomplished in the implementation of the resolution and the other important resolutions that have followed. However, we all recognize that significant challenges still remain. On the one hand, women are still underrepresented at all levels of peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts and are poorly represented in formal peace negotiations. On the other hand, violation of the human rights of women is still a dominant feature of conflict, and sexual violence is too often widespread in both conflict and in post-conflict situations. It is our shared understanding that women are indispensable actors of change and development.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I would like to commend Uganda, as President of the Security Council, on the initiative to commemorate the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000). Allow me also, Sir, to very warmly greet President Michelle Bachelet, to congratulate her on her appointment to head UN Women and to assure her of Portugal's full support in her demanding tasks. Portugal naturally shares the views that will be expressed by the representative of the European Union later regarding the implementation of the resolution, but let me underline some aspects of particular significance to my country. As so many before me have said today, resolution 1325 (2000) is a landmark in recognizing the urgent need to mainstream a gender perspective in the prevention, management and resolution of armed conflicts and in all stages of peacebuilding processes.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“These organizations can have an important role to play in helping to maintain peace and security in their regions, but their capacity must be improved in this sense. The United Nations could also have a role here, helping them to build their capacities and institutions and reinforcing effective coordination with them. This would undoubtedly also reinforce the United Nations capacity in mediating conflicts and in preventive diplomacy. In conclusion, much has been done in the past year regarding the development of this strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. Portugal is strongly committed to supporting the continuation of these efforts, as they are essential to promoting peace and security in all parts of the world.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Portugal, while recognizing the enormous efforts the United Nations has undertaken regarding increasingly large and complex operations in Africa, believes that the African Union peacekeeping operations authorized by the United Nations require more sustainable, predictable and flexible financing in their current form. Portugal welcomes the efforts undertaken by the Secretary-General, as stated in his report, regarding budgeting and financial management and accountability reform. We consider that a certain measure of pragmatism and realism will be necessary to address this issue. Finally, I would also say a word regarding the relevance of subregional organizations in the African peace and security architecture.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Portugal praises all the work being done here by the Secretariat and all the efforts being conducted on the African Union side, and we urge the African Union and all its members to continue these efforts, thus becoming more capable of assuming full ownership of their own peace and security. We recognize that, even with all these efforts going on, there are other major challenges, difficult to overcome, to improving the effectiveness of the African Union authorized peacekeeping operations. One example is the imbalance between the number of deployed forces and the vastness of the territories; another is the related challenge of financing the missions.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Also, the day-to-day relations between the United Nations Secretariat and the African Union Commission - through the implementation of the framework for the 10-year capacity-building programme for the African Union, and through more regular and operational communication - will be essential. The Secretary-General's suggestion to use the Security Council Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa as an informal secretariat to the meetings between the Security Council and the African Union Commission could be a step towards ensuring that those meetings will have concrete and substantive results. Capacity- and institution-building in conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, as well as management, are crucial areas to be supported.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“All these are very significant steps towards the enhancement of the strategic cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, as are the annual consultative meetings between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council, which provide the fundamental political commitment. Nevertheless, more should be done to achieve a truly and essential strategic and operational partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. The new United Nations Office in Addis Ababa will have a key role to play in the development of these relations, and I am confident that it will do so.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Since the issuance of the Prodi report (8/2008/813), several important steps have been taken, as noted in the Secretary-General's report under consideration today. Portugal welcomes the recent launching of the Joint Task Force on Peace and Security between the United Nations Secretariat and the African Union Commission. This is a commitment of the utmost importance to strengthening the strategic cooperation between the two organizations in this area. We also welcome the establishment of the United Nations Office to the African Union in July, headed by our former colleague Zachary Muburi-Muita, whom I salute and congratulate most warmly. We believe that the establishment of the Office will help to reduce duplication and reinforce the joint work where it is most needed - at the local level.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“It has become more and more clear that, if they are to be successful, it is necessary that we develop an effective and strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union that not only envisages the direct support of the United Nations to the African Union when the latter is conducting operations authorized by the United Nations, but also helps the African Union to develop its own capacities in this area. This is a partnership that will have to work in two directions by also reinforcing the United Nations political capacities and increasing its preventive diplomacy capacities. Both organizations and their member States agree on that, but to achieve it, there must be persistence, flexibility and sustained political commitment from all parts involved.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Portugal naturally shares the views contained in the statement just made by the representative of the European Union, so let me only mention some specific points that we think should be stressed. The history of the United Nations shows that peacekeeping operations are not a short-term activity. In this regard, partnerships with regional organizations are playing an increasingly important role in our collective peace and security, under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations and always with respect for the primary role of the Security Council. There are several examples of this collaboration, including with the European Union in Chad or Kosovo and with the African Union in the Sudan and Somalia. Today, we are analysing that last situation: the African Union peacekeeping operations authorized by the United Nations.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“I join previous speakers in commending you, Mr. President, for organizing today's debate on peace and security in Africa and support to African Union peacekeeping. The importance of this debate is further underlined by your presidency and the presence here of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria and Somalia, whom I greet very especially. I also wish to express my thanks for the useful statement by the Secretary-General, and to welcome his comprehensive and valuable report on support to African Union peacekeeping operations authorized by the United Nations (S/2010/514). Let me also thank Ambassador Lamamra for his briefing and his important contribution to today's debate.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“The people of Timor-Leste have repeatedly shown their resolve to build a peaceful, democratic and stable society. To that end, we will maintain our engagement and solidarity with the Timorese, and we encourage and support Ameerah Haq and the entire team of the United Nations Integrated Mission in carrying out their invaluable work.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“We are aware that a number of fundamental issues will require sustained, long-term attention well beyond the date of 2012. For this purpose, Portugal welcomes the preparation of a strategy to guide UNMIT's transition beyond 2012. The consolidation of those goals will require the sustained engagement and support of the international community, in full respect for the Timorese people's own choices regarding their country. Portugal remains fully engaged in supporting Timor-Leste and remains a major bilateral donor in a wide spectrum of areas, including governance and public administration, justice, education and security sector reform, and by contributing over 200 police and military liaison officers to UNMIT and fully supporting all areas under the responsibility of the Mission.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“A clear vision of the relationship between the Falintil-Forcas de Defesa de Timor-Leste and the National Police, as well as of their respective tasks, is also crucial. In this context, we reiterate that additional steps should be taken to facilitate the closest possible coordination of the support of the international community and bilateral donors. However, no true progress will be achievable if the sustainable socio-economic development of the country is not made a priority. We support the Government of Timor-Leste in its continuing efforts to increase input into infrastructure development, education and vocational training, and we call on the international community to provide more assistance to the Government and Timorese people in those relevant fields.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“The continued good offices of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General will be crucial to facilitating the political dialogue with national political actors as Timor-Leste approaches the next general elections, which will be held by 2012. Long-term security and stability will also depend on the capacity of the Timorese institutions to function in an effective, responsible and accountable way, with due respect for the rule of law and benefiting from public confidence and support. To facilitate full and effective progress towards the full reconstitution of the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL), a reinvigorated partnership between the PNTL and the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) is required.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“On the other hand, it is encouraging that continued advances were made in all four of the mandated areas of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), including dialogue initiatives on critical national issues, the achievements on the resumption of primary policing responsibilities by the national police, the promulgation of the national security legislative package, the adoption of the Justice Sector Strategic Plan and, last but not least, the presentation of the National Strategic Development Plan. Further efforts are, however, required to overcome the political, institutional and socio-economic weaknesses that contributed to the events of 2006.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“We are aware of the profound social and economic challenges still faced by Timor-Leste in terms of fighting poverty, building an economy that extends beyond oil, and ensuring that the young Timorese will have the skills, training and opportunities that they need to take charge of their future. Problems such as slow agricultural development, youth underemployment and lack of human resources are hampering the recovery and reconstruction process and having a fundamental repercussion on the social cohesion of Timor-Leste. These issues must be taken very seriously in the near future.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“Portugal praises the encouraging achievements in Timor-Leste during this reporting period and the continuing stable environment, as a credit to Timor- Leste's determination to long-term peace, stability and development. In assessing these achievements, it is important to acknowledge how far Timor-Leste has come in the few short years since its independence, but it is equally important not to lose sight of the significant challenges that lie ahead. Elections scheduled to take place in 2012 will test the capacity and resilience of Timor-Leste's national institutions and the progress made towards a stable democratic political environment and culture.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“Thank you for giving me the floor, Sir, and I wish to congratulate you on your presidency of the Security Council. We believe that it is particularly important that the Security Council stay actively engaged with Timor-Leste. In this context we welcome the visit scheduled for November. I also wish to thank our dear colleague Ambassador Sofia Borges and Special Representative Ameerah Haq for their presentations, as well as the Secretary-General for his comprehensive and valuable report (S/2010/522). Portugal naturally aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union. But, as a representative of a country that has a long, shared history with Timor-Leste and as an active member of the core group, I would like to underline some specific points.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“President, with the Council and with all other interested delegations to develop those and other concrete ideas to further this agenda as our common endeavour.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“In that sense, we have to identify practical ways of increasing the influence of the general membership in determining the agenda of the Security Council, just as we need to ensure better and more transparent annual Council reporting to the General Assembly. Reviving the former practice of including monthly assessments by the Presidents that reflect their perspectives on the substantive work of the Security Council would contribute to that goal. In that context, it is crucial to ensure that the Security Council continues to hold open debates like this one to assess regularly how its practice matches those aims and to collect valuable inputs from the wider membership on ways to improve it further. My delegation is ready to cooperate with you, Mr.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“That goal would be best served if, in open thematic debates, Member States outside the Security Council would speak first, and Security Council members at the end, while allowing some time between the meeting and the adoption of the possible outcome, thus demonstrating that the Council is listening and willing to incorporate valuable views from the wider membership - which is precisely the purpose of these open debates. Sixthly, with regard to enhancing the role of Council presidencies, the Council should encourage a more active and substantive role in briefing delegations outside the Council, in presenting personal assessments on the work of the Council and in speaking to the press as means of enhancing public visibility of Council's work. Finally, we believe it essential to give accountability a fuller meaning.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“Thirdly, direct dialogue with concerned States and parties, including troop contributors, should be increased. Enabling efficient interaction and consultation to take place with those States and parties in a formal setting of the Security Council or through private consultations, Arria Formula meetings or other creative formats, as appropriate, would immensely assist the Council in the process leading to its deliberations. Fourthly, we must make sure that briefings by the Secretariat on situations under its consideration are, as a rule, delivered at Security Council meetings with the participation of non-members of the Council, thus avoiding, as much as possible, consultations of the whole for that purpose. Fifthly, we should value the participation of the wider membership.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“The real question is, ultimately, how to strengthen its authority through a more open and participatory decision-making process, through a better understanding of its decisions and through enhanced accountability. In that regard, allow me to put forward seven concrete proposals. First and foremost, the Council and its members must continuously strive to preserve the adequate involvement of all Council members, improve information exchange and promote participation and initiative in its internal decision-making process. Secondly, we should strive to revive fully rule 48. The trend of meeting more and more often in public should be continued and strengthened, while reducing the number of informal consultations, which still today represent half the number of meetings of the Security Council.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“It is a substantive concern, not a formal one. The question is not just to open up the meetings of the Security Council when the real decision-making continues to be done behind closed doors. Nor is this a matter of debating openly or interacting with the general membership when decisions on matters discussed have already been shaped. It is not a matter of simply improving the image of the Security Council before the general membership. The real question is how to make the Council more operational and efficient, with better use of time and resources and the full engagement and participation of all its members. How can we strengthen its global influence as a body that acts on behalf of all United Nations Members by bringing it closer to them?”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“But we should not lose our ambition. We should never give up efforts to find further appropriate and effective ways to improve the Security Council's working methods. In that vein, I wish to recognize the important proposals made by the delegations of the five small countries, as well as to commend their continuous efforts and those of other delegations in advancing this agenda at the United Nations. Elected members have historically been the ones to push for change in the working methods of the Council. We believe that they must build on available experience, in particular that of other elected members, to further this discussion and strengthen this agenda when they serve in the Council. Enhancing the transparency, efficiency and accountability of the Council is the principal goal of this exercise.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“I want to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this open meeting. We commend Japan's strong and constant commitment to this crucial issue. I shall deliver a condensed version of my statement so that I can abide by the five-minute recommendation. The full version will be distributed. I will focus my remarks on the three areas identified in the concept paper (S/2010/165): transparency, interaction with non-members of the Council and efficiency. But I will add what, in our view, is another important aspect, that is, accountability, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. The note contained in document S/2006/507 was not the end of the journey. Surely, we must build on that important undertaking and acknowledge the fruits that its implementation has generated so far, which are rightly identified in the concept note.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“To that end, we encourage and support Ameerah Haq and the entire team of the United Nations Integrated Mission in carrying out their invaluable work. We wish to thank the Security Council for its constant support of Timor-Leste.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Portugal remains fully engaged in supporting Timor-Leste in its efforts to consolidate democracy and development, as a member of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries and of the European Union, and as a major bilateral partner in a wide spectrum of areas, including governance and public administration, justice, education and security sector reform, and by contributing over 200 police officers and military liaison officers to UNMIT, and fully supporting all areas under the responsibility of the Mission. Let me conclude by saying that we are convinced that Timor-Leste will succeed in its endeavours. But for that to happen, the international community must provide the necessary political support and appropriate resources.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“We commend the measures taken by the Timorese Government in this respect, and we appeal to the international community to increase its economic cooperation with Timor-Leste, including investment. We are keenly aware that a number of fundamental issues will require sustained, long-term attention well beyond the date of 2012. The people of Timor-Leste have repeatedly shown their resolve to build a peaceful, democratic and stable society. However the consolidation of those goals requires continued support from the international community. It is important that the people of Timor-Leste rest assured that they do not and will not stand alone in pursuing these endeavours. UNMIT continues to play a critical role in assisting Timor-Leste, and we fully support a decision of the Council to extend its mandate for an additional period of 12 months.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“As one leading cooperation partner in the justice sector, we also recognize the importance of a coordinated approach to justice sector reform in order to increase Timorese ownership and strengthen the national institutions in this sector, in line with the recommendations of the independent comprehensive needs assessment coordinated by Judge Rapoza. Strong economic and social development is also essential to consolidating peace and stability. Thus, another critical challenge in the near future will be to build a sustainable economy that is nurtured by a culture of democratic and transparent governance that creates jobs and helps to fulfil the basic social functions of the State.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“10-2486] Reconfiguring and continuing to reorient the UNMIT police component to meet, as far as possible, the post-resumption challenges will not be easy. It will require high priority to be given - not only by UNMIT and the Secretariat, but also and most importantly by police-contributing countries - to deploying officers with the required profiles and skills to perform the crucial role of advising, monitoring and reporting from all districts, while at the same time remaining available to provide assistance and operational support.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Also, we share the view that additional steps should be taken to facilitate the closest possible coordination of the international community's support, including that of bilateral partners, in this context. Portugal encourages the Government of Timor- Leste to continue working with the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) on the resumption of police executive responsibilities. We note that the enduring challenges facing the police in Timor-Leste should not be underestimated. The resumption of responsibilities by the National Police is only one step, albeit an important one, but it also marks the beginning of a new phase to which the full commitment of the Government and the support of the international community will prove essential.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Along with others, Portugal considers that long- term security and stability will depend on the capacity of the Timorese security institutions to function in an effective, responsible and accountable way, with due respect for the rule of law and benefiting from public confidence and support. We fully share the views and recommendations expressed by the technical assessment mission. Further efforts are needed to ensure clear articulation of strategies within and across State institutions. A clear vision of the relationship between the Defence Forces of Timor-Leste and the National Police, as well as of their respective roles and tasks, is crucial.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Nevertheless, important challenges still have to be met that are well reflected in the Secretary-General's report (S/2010/85) and were highlighted in the Special Representative's briefing. National dialogue is central to addressing those issues, as it is to ensure unity of efforts, if not broad consensus, in matters of national concern. Portugal is encouraged by the efforts of the Timorese leadership, including the leader of the opposition, to engage in discussions on issues of national interest, and encourages pursuit of this constructive political dialogue as an essential tool to meet these challenges.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“I would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting and for the opportunity given to me to participate in it. As others have, I would like to extend to His Excellency Mr. J ose Luis Guterres, Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, a warm welcome and to express our gratitude for his contribution to this debate. Allow me as well to thank the new Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. Ameerah Haq, for her very useful briefing. Portugal naturally concurs with the statement delivered by the delegation of the European Union, but I would like to underline some aspects. We praise the encouraging achievements in Timor-Leste over the past year. The continuing stable security environment is a credit to Timor-Leste's determination to long-term peace, stability and development.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Atul Khare has done an outstanding job that will remain inseparable from all the accomplishments achieved by UNMIT. We wish to commend him for all his efforts and dedication. Finally, allow me to offer the Timorese people and their democratic leaders our best wishes for success in meeting these important challenges, and to assure them of our constant solidarity.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“Guterres to our debate in that context are indeed encouraging, in particular where economic growth is concerned. Portugal has and will contribute consistently to those objectives as a leading donor within a large spectrum of areas, including governance and public administration, justice, education and security sector reform. We are also strongly committed to UNMIT; we have contributed 200 peacekeepers and fully support all areas under the responsibility of the Mission. The continued presence of UNMIT is essential in order that the work in the consolidation of peace, democracy and development in Timor-Leste may be adequately sustained. May I also mention the most valuable work of the Special Representative of the Secretary General and, under his skilled direction, of all UNMIT staff. During the past three years, Mr.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“However, the consolidation of those objectives requires continued support from the international community. It is important that the people of Timor-Leste know that they do not stand alone when it comes to their endeavours. For those reasons, we believe that UNMIT should maintain its current strength for the time being, including the police capability to assume interim functions. At the same time, the process of handing over responsibilities to the national police must continue with a view to laying the groundwork for a future transition and drawdown of UNMIT. Another critical challenge in the near future will be to build a sustainable economy that is nurtured by a culture of accountable and transparent governance, creates jobs and helps to fulfil the basic social functions of a State. The elements introduced by Mr.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source