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Moraes Cabral

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first: 2009-02-19
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“I wish to pay a humble tribute to all of them and to their courage and sense of duty. Along with entrusting peacekeeping missions with strong protection mandates, improving the engagement of the missions with local communities and humanitarian agents can also have a positive impact in enhancing the protection of civilians. It would undoubtedly reinforce a much-needed early-warning capacity in different conflict scenarios. But let us not dwell on illusions. Strong protection mandates, which are needed, must be accompanied with the necessary means for missions to fulfil such mandates. There is indeed a worrying trend to enhance mission mandates without sufficient consideration being given to what that entails or to the specific conditions in which peacekeepers must operate. The primary responsibility in that matter lies with the Council.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“In fact, if we look at the different scenarios of present day conflict, be it in Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, the Sudan, Gaza or the areas affected by the Lord's Resistance Army, the plight and suffering of civilians has worsened, not improved. This confronts the Security Council with an increased responsibility. How can we meet that responsibility more effectively and translate our political will into increased protection of civilians, especially women and children as the most vulnerable, in the context of armed conflict? Allow me to underline three areas. First, we believe that United Nations peacekeeping operations continue to play a crucial role in that context. Sadly, peacekeepers continue to lose their lives in order to protect civilians, as recently happened in Cote d'Ivoire.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“Too frequently, they are deliberately targeted and used as instruments of war. Women and children are particularly victimized, be it through the sexual violence imposed on them, their recruitment to serve as combatants or their simple murder. Care providers and humanitarian aid workers and their facilities have also increasingly been targeted in a deliberate move to increase the vulnerability of the civilian victims of war. The threat posed by mines and other explosive devices in densely populated areas has also increased, with the aim of causing indiscriminate casualties and the flight of whole populations.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“We share those concerns and support the recommendations of the Secretary-General. Portugal naturally shares the Views that will be expressed later on by the observer of the European Union on this subject, but allow me to underline some aspects that we consider particularly relevant. Let me state the obvious. Attacks against civilians, wherever they take place, are unacceptable and should be vigorously condemned. Parties to conflict should abide fully by international humanitarian law and human rights law. Even if such compliance would not, in itself, reduce the violence and the suffering inherent to conflict, it would surely allow for fewer civilian casualties, less exposure of civilians to violations and less displacement of populations. Civilians still constitute the majority of victims in conflict.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important open debate. Let me also thank the Secretary-General, Under-Secretary-General Valerie Amos, Assistant Secretary-General Ivan Simonovie and Mr. Spoerri for their important contributions to the discussion of an issue of particular relevance to the work of the Council. I also wish to welcome warmly the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Guatemala, which underlines the commitment of his country to human rights and to the protection of civilians. The report of the Secretary-General that is before us (S/2012/376) is an important document, drawing our attention again to old and new concerns affecting the situation of civilians in armed conflict, which call for serious consideration and decisive action.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“Let me conclude by reiterating our appreciation and full support for Ambassador Osorio and for the work of the Committee he so ably chairs.”
2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source
“Although we agree with the principle that sanctions are not an end in themselves, they clearly remain a crucial element of the dual-track approach that Portugal has supported since the beginning of this process. Iran has still to show willingness to comply fully with Security Council resolutions, meaning that it must suspend all enrichment-related and reprocessing activities and heavy-water related projects, as well as grant the IAEA unrestricted access to all its nuclear sites. Portugal again reaffirms its longstanding commitment to a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, in accordance with the dual-track strategy, bearing in mind the urgency of fully addressing the international community's concerns about the nature of Iran's nuclear programme.”
2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source
“Significant differences remain, however, and it is imperative that discussions be pursued further and common ground expanded as swiftly as possible. Likewise, we hope that meaningful cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) can be resumed following Director General Amano's recent trip to Tehran, notwithstanding the disappointing results of the meeting held in Vienna last Friday. We call on Iran to sign and implement the structured approach document between the IAEA and Iran, in order to ensure that cooperation will be provided in full, thus enabling the Agency to clarify outstanding issues and draw conclusions on the nature of the Iranian nuclear programme.”
2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source
“We share the view that new designations should be considered on a regular basis and that the lists referred to in resolution 1929 (2010) should be updated when appropriate. We also support the intention of intensifying outreach activities to encourage Member States to effectively implement the measures and provisions of the sanctions regime. The sanctions regime is having an undeniable effect in slowing Iran's capability to advance its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. It is largely serving its purpose as a stimulus for the resumption of serious and credible talks. In that context, we are encouraged by the intense and detailed discussions that took place in Baghdad in May, as well as by the prospect of continued negotiations in Moscow.”
2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source
“Like others, I wish to thank Ambassador Nestor Osorio for his briefing and to commend him for the excellent work accomplished under his leadership by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), on Iran. I fully share in the views expressed in his proposals and conclusions. Concerning the final report of the Panel of Experts (S/2012/395), let me underline in particular its useful recommendations. We also welcome the report's publication as a measure of transparency and of support for the implementation of the Security Council's resolutions. We commend the Committee for its designation of two additional individuals and one entity involved in non-compliance activities.”
2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source
“The resolution that we have just adopted also stresses the importance of mediation in seeking a solution to the crisis in Guinea-Bissau. Portugal fully supports any mediation process that ensures an effective and credible restoration of the constitutional order. The resolution also underscores the importance of effective coordination among international partners, namely, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the Community of Portuguese- speaking Countries and the European Union. Such coordination should involve the active engagement of the United Nations. Any successful solution will require a joint effort by all. Therefore, Portugal expects the resolution to foster greater cohesiveness and unity of purpose among the various efforts under way. Portugal stands ready to actively contribute to that objective.”
2012-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6774 (2012) · source
“Political solutions that exclude and exile those with the greatest democratic electoral support while empowering individuals who were electorally defeated are equally unacceptable. That is a fundamental principle in any democratic State based on the rule of law. Portugal views the imposition of sanctions as an instrument to exert pressure on those who reversed the democratic process by illegally usurping power. We are gravely concerned by increasing reports of recurrent human rights violations by the so-called military command, and recall that all those responsible for such violations must be held accountable. In that regard, we underline the Council's measures to consider further measures in View of the evolution of the situation.”
2012-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6774 (2012) · source
“Portugal welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2048 (2012). We thank all delegations for the very active cooperation that they lent us in order to draft it. We see the resolution as another step forward in the Security Council's response to the military coup that interrupted the democratic electoral process in Guinea-Bissau on 12 April. The resolution imposes targeted sanctions on the authors of the coup and those who support that illegal act. Today, the Council has yet again sent a strong message of condemnation and reiterated its policy of zero-tolerance towards unconstitutional seizures of power. Coups d'etat against legitimate democratic authorities are simply unacceptable, as is the illegal disruption of an electoral process that is internationally regarded to have been free and fair.”
2012-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6774 (2012) · source
“As regards Kosovo, we note positively the recent launch by the European Commission of a feasibility study for a stabilization and association agreement between the European Union and Kosovo, thus opening an important phase in their relations.”
2012-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6769 (2012) · source
“Portugal supports the work carried out by the Task Force and considers that it is through thorough, transparent and comprehensive investigations that the truth behind those horrifying allegations can be fully uncovered. That must be the wish we all share. Serbia has been granted candidate status to European Union accession in early March. Portugal is proud to have been at the forefront of the promotion of this step, which we believe is not only deserved by Serbia, but also necessary for the regional stability and prosperity that we associate with European integration. This is, we hope, a decisive step towards the progressive complete integration of the Western Balkans into the European Union.”
2012-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6769 (2012) · source
“Finally, allow me to briefly address the report on the activities of EULEX, particularly in regard to the activity of the Special Investigative Task Force. As a matter of principle, we have always maintained that opacity and impunity are obstacles to lasting peace. In this sense, Portugal commends the efforts already undertaken by EULEX, and welcomes the recent activity of the lead prosecutor and head of the Special Investigative Task Force. Portugal takes note of the reported level of willingness to cooperate on the part of all quarters contacted so far by the lead prosecutor, notably from the Albanian Government, which has taken positive steps in offering to cooperate with the Task Force, the Serbian War Crimes Prosecutor and the lead prosecutor of the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.”
2012-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6769 (2012) · source
“Progress in this regard can further relations between Serbia and Kosovo and the European perspectives of each. We expect the dialogue to be resumed in full after the Serbian elections. Thirdly, Portugal deeply regrets and condemns reported attempts to damage Serbian religious, historical and cultural heritage in Kosovo. This is not, as some might be led to believe, a minor issue; it looms large on the overall situation in Kosovo and can turn underlying tensions into open clashes. It is incumbent on the Kosovo authorities to protect such heritage, and all efforts must be undertaken - supported by international forces if necessary - for its safeguarding as the responsibility for their security is transferred to the Kosovo Police.”
2012-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6769 (2012) · source
“We note very positively the Serbian authorities' statements that the results would not be recognized, as well as Kosovo authorities' restraint on the matter. Secondly, there is a need for clearer and more effective application of the agreements reached on different issues through the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue. As Portugal and others have recurrently advocated, that dialogue is paramount for the achievement of progress between Serbia and Kosovo in areas essentially pertaining to everyday life for thousands of people. Not only the international community and the European Union, but also - first and foremost - the two parties themselves must not allow the momentum to be lost. We therefore call upon the parties to renew their efforts to achieve an understanding on the practical aspects of the implementation of the various agreements.”
2012-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6769 (2012) · source
“Their cooperative attitude must be noted and commended, as the event could have had, and still can have, negative consequences in terms of security and stability in parts of Kosovo. We therefore call on Belgrade and Pristina to continue to fully cooperate with OSCE and other international actors, as well as on all parties to avoid any actions or statements that could increase tensions. The OSCE's involvement in the process must be sincerely applauded. We also welcome the very positive role played by the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) and the Kosovo Force in that context. As to Serbian local elections, in spite of Belgrade's decision not to hold them in Kosovo, two municipalities in northern Kosovo nevertheless held them.”
2012-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6769 (2012) · source
“I wish to welcome Foreign Ministers Vuk Jeremie and Enver Hoxhaj and to thank them for their statements. I also thank Special Representative Farid Zarif for his comprehensive briefing. As the situation in Kosovo over the past few months - stable yet fragile - has already been addressed in detail by the Foreign Ministers' statements and by the Special Representative's briefing, I will focus my statement on three specific aspects. First, there is the will for compromise showed by Serbian and Kosovo authorities in arranging for Serbs in Kosovo to vote in Serbian parliamentary and presidential elections with facilitation by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), a process that has taken some months to be finalized and agreed upon.”
2012-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6769 (2012) · source
“I would like to conclude by noting that, to date, the Committee has received reports from 57 Member States on their implementation of the relevant measures. On 2 April, I dispatched a note verbale to all Member States that contained a reminder for those that had not yet submitted their implementation reports to the Committee to do so without delay. On the same day, the Committee updated its list of individuals and entities subject to the travel ban and asset freeze, incorporating the new information provided by the Panel.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6768 (2012) · source
“Yesterday, the members of the Committee held a fruitful exchange of views with Mr. Martin. I look forward to further exchanges of that nature with him. I believe that close interaction among the Committee, the Panel of Experts and UNSMIL is of particular importance to ensuring efficient coordination and avoiding overlaps. We have also scheduled a meeting 8 of the Permanent Representative of Libya with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. As of 9 May, the Committee had processed a total of 38 notifications or exemption requests concerning the arms embargo, a total of 154 notifications or exemption requests concerning the asset freeze and a total of 25 requests for guidance.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6768 (2012) · source
“Among other things, it covers cases of transfers of military materiel to and from Libya since the imposition of the arms embargo, cases of non-compliance with the travel ban and cases of non-compliance with the asset freeze. In its report, the Panel of Experts made a total of 21 recommendations, addressed either to the Security Council, the Committee or Member States, including Libya. Both the Council and the Committee have already taken follow-up action on several of the recommendations. On 9 April, the members of the Committee agreed to invite the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Libya and Head of UNSMIL, Mr. Ian Martin, to a meeting of the Committee, in order to hold an exchange of views on five of the Panel's recommendations, as well as to discuss the working relationship between UNSMIL and the Panel.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6768 (2012) · source
“Thirdly, the increased supply of weapons and related materiel in the Sahel region was likely to have fuelled pre-existing insecurity, particularly in northern Mali. Fourthly, all levels of authorities in Libya needed to be engaged in the overall efforts to control weapons and combat illicit trafficking. Finally, at the regional level, attention had to be given to strengthening border control, enhancing regional cooperation and coordination efforts, increasing the exchange of information and curbing the specific threat related to MANPADs. The document concluded with specific recommendations to counter the threat of illicit arms proliferation in the subregion and the Sahel region. Let me now turn to the final report of the Panel of Experts in accordance with resolution 1973 (2011).”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6768 (2012) · source
“Allow me to refer to the document on arms proliferation, which I believe should constitute a main area of concern. Key findings included the following. First, at the time of the writing of the report, no man-portable air defence systems (MANPADs) originating from Libya had been seized outside the country. Nevertheless, significant threat variables existed, justifying further measures to mitigate the risk that MANPADs might pose. Secondly, there was clear evidence that significant quantities of weapons other than MANPADs had left Libya during the conflict, in particular small arms and light weapons and associated ammunition, as well as explosives, and that certain existing factors could encourage further proliferation.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6768 (2012) · source
“The first was a working document (S/2012/178, annex) put together by the Panel of Experts - reflecting the contributions of the Panel, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the International Atomic Energy Agency - on the threats and challenges of arms proliferation from Libya to the region. The second was a final report (S/2012/163, annex) by the Panel on its monitoring of the implementation of the relevant measures, including the arms embargo, the travel ban and the asset freeze. Both documents are now publicly available on the Committee's website.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6768 (2012) · source
“I have the honour to report to the Security Council on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). The report covers the period from 1 March to 10 May 2012. For the sake of brevity, I will focus my remarks on the most relevant aspects and read out an abridged version of my statement, as a hard copy of the entire report will be distributed and posted on the Committee's website. As the Council knows, two important documents were before the Committee.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6768 (2012) · source
“To conclude, I would like to reiterate our support for every measure that could be instrumental in maximizing coordination among all the United Nations entities relevant to efforts to prevent and combat terrorism. Among those tools, we believe that United Nations political missions and offices in the field - which are particularly well placed for assessing terrorism risks and forms of violent extremism - should be given mandates and resources adequate to advising and assisting on appropriate preventive efforts. As with many other international threats, we believe strongly that prevention is key to achieving medium- and long-term success in fighting terrorism.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Turning now to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), I want to commend its fulfilment of the main provisions set out in resolution 1977 (2011), namely, the first annual review on progress made by Member States and other stakeholders in implementing resolution 1540 (2004), as well as the recommendations put forward by the Committee for the establishment of a group of experts. The group of experts will play a fundamental role in assisting the Committee, and I share the sense of urgency about completing the process. Finally, I would also like to thank the Office for Disarmament Affairs for its readiness to engage with the 1540 Committee in supporting implementation of the resolution at the regional, subregional and national levels.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Last but not least, let me reiterate the special importance of ensuring that counter-terrorism measures fully comply with obligations under international law, particularly in the areas of international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law. Full respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law is also, in our View, an indispensable tool for effective counter-radicalization and for combating terrorism narratives and appeals. In that regard, we continue to support the efforts undertaken by the Committee and CTED and look forward to the upcoming thematic presentation on human rights and counter-terrorism.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Secondly, we very much value the attention given to the efforts made by CTC and the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) to help strengthen, when requested, multilateral and bilateral technical assistance programmes to aid States and regions especially affected by terrorism. Indeed, a regional approach often seems to make for the most effective framework, by promoting regional solutions more tailored to realities on the ground and better adapted to respond to similar challenges and build on common strengths and capacities. In that regard we welcome the CTED thematic and regional presentations on West Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Sahel and the Maghreb.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Concerning the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism, I would like to highlight three aspects. First is the need to encourage and assist States in developing comprehensive and integrated counter-terrorism and preventive strategies: strategies that are not only devoted to law enforcement and reactive approaches, but are also designed to address the conditions conducive to radicalization and recruitment for terrorist purposes, which means that they must include consistent preventive efforts and measures of a structural and cross-cutting nature. We would advocate that the special meeting to be held by the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC) later this year be devoted to that important matter.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“In our View, the success achieved so far and the role played by the Ombudsperson in that sanctions regime should encourage us to look at the next logical step - the introduction of the same mechanism into the framework of other United Nations sanctions regimes - an idea that deserves our active support and that of other members of the Council. On the other side of that issue, and again in order to reinforce the efficiency of the sanctions regime, we believe that enhanced efforts should be made to continue to update the list in order to include those individuals and entities currently leading or supporting Al-Qaida or its affiliated groups but not yet listed. We also welcome the highly effective work that continues to be done under the Committee's guidance by its Monitoring Group.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“On the delisting side, we are pleased to express our appreciation for the significant improvements introduced by the Office of the Ombudsperson in the area of fair and clear procedures for delisting, thus reinforcing the sanctions mechanism and its efficiency. We take this opportunity to highlight once again the active role of Judge Kimberly Prost in achieving these goals according to her mandate. Like the United Kingdom, we have concluded an agreement for sharing classified information with Judge Prost, and we encourage other States to do the same.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“I would first like to thank Ambassadors Peter Wittig, Hardeep Singh Puri and Baso Sangqu for their comprehensive briefings and to commend them for their work, leadership and commitment in chairing the three Committees focused on the fight against terrorism. The statement to be made on behalf of the European Union naturally reflects Portugal's views on this important issue. Allow me, however, to emphasize some aspects of particular relevance to my country, starting with the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, which has produced some intensive and commendable work, particularly regarding the review of its sanctions list.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“We urge all parties to engage constructively with Joint Special Envoy Annan on a credible Syrian-led political process that will meet the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people for peace, freedom, democracy and equality.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“As I already stated, the six-point proposal represents the last hope of avoiding an all-out civil war in Syria with dire consequences for both the people of Syria and the region. That is why we voted in favour of today's resolution, notwithstanding all the inherent risks. We call upon all parties to seize the opportunity that today's resolution represents for a sustained peace and a meaningful political process in Syria, and therefore to cease all armed violence in all its forms and cooperate fully with the United Nations Supervision Mission. We also reiterate our appreciation and full support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and of the Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“Portugal sincerely hopes that, following 13 months of horrific repression, which has caused many thousands of deaths and unimaginable human suffering, the deployment of the United Nations Supervision Mission will indeed help to change the dynamics on the ground and create the conditions conducive to a Syrian-led political transition that meets the legitimate democratic aspirations of the Syrian people. For that to happen, the Syrian Government must implement immediately and visibly all its commitments under the six-point plan in their entirety, including the withdrawal of troops and heavy weapons from population centres to their barracks to facilitate the sustained cessation of violence. It must also ensure the technical operation of the Mission as set out in today's resolution and the preliminary understanding of 19 April 2012.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“In that regard, allow me to express my country's deep appreciation for the assistance that neighbouring States have been providing for over a year now to those fleeing violence, persecution and repression, despite the disruption that the situation in Syria has brought to their own countries. As we have repeatedly stated, the six-point proposal represents the last chance for a peaceful political solution to the Syrian crisis. The Syrian authorities must, once and for all, demonstrate serious intent and match actions with stated commitments.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“In that regard, we express our grave concern over the escalation in violence and casualties in recent days and over the fact that the cessation of armed Violence in all its forms remains clearly incomplete, in a serious breach of resolution 2042 (2012). Also, the widespread violations of human rights continue unabated, as stated in shocking detail in the Secretary-General's letter. They must cease forthwith, and accountability for such violations must be guaranteed. Likewise, the humanitarian situation is worsening by the day. Full and unimpeded humanitarian access is of the utmost urgency. Portugal renews its call to all parties, in particular the Syrian authorities, to cooperate fully with the United Nations and relevant humanitarian organizations.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“In his letter of 19 April 2012 (S/20l2/238), the Secretary-General recommended that the Security Council authorize the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS). The Mission will have to not only monitor a cessation of armed violence in all its forms by all parties, but also to monitor and support the full implementation of the Joint Special Envoy's six-point proposal. Resolution 2043 (2012) is the Council's unified and swift reaction to those recommendations. Today, the Security Council has sent yet another clear and united message to the Syrian authorities that the cessation of armed violence must be respected in full and that immediate action is needed on all aspects of the six-point proposal.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“We call on all parties to seize this opportunity, to cease all armed violence in all its forms and to fully cooperate with Special Envoy Annan, to initiate a Syrian-led, credible political process that will meet the legitimate expectations of the Syrian people in terms of freedom, democracy and equality.”
2012-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6751 (2012) · source
“Portugal also stresses the importance - indeed, the absolute necessity - of the withdrawal of all Syrian Government troops and heavy weapons from population centres to their barracks. Portugal also calls upon the Syrian Government to ensure the effective operation of the United Nations monitoring mission, including its advance team, as set forth in the resolution we just adopted. All parties must guarantee the safety of the United Nations monitors without prejudice to their freedom of movement and access. We reiterate our appeal for full, immediate and unimpeded humanitarian access. We also wish to stress the need for all those responsible for human rights violations to be held accountable.”
2012-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6751 (2012) · source
“Portugal welcomes the adoption of resolution 2042 (2012). The Security Council has just sent a united message with its unanimous adoption of a resolution on Syria. It is a first step, although one that comes tragically late and in the wake of thousands of dead and injured. It is only a first step; others will have to follow to ensure the full cessation of violence and to avoid a civil war. Portugal reiterates its full support and appreciation for the efforts of the Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States. We call on the Syrian Government to cooperate with him fully and without delay and to immediately and visibly implement the six-point plan in its entirety, as it has committed to do.”
2012-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6751 (2012) · source
“We sincerely hope that Iran will now enter into meaningful discussions without preconditions and cooperate with the IAEA to clarify all outstanding issues, in particular those that give rise to the international community's deep concerns about possible military dimensions to its nuclear programme.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“As we have stated before, the IAEA is the only international body of ascertaining the true nature of the Iranian nuclear programme. It is imperative that Iran respond positively and through concrete actions to the requests of the Agency and engage seriously in the resumption of negotiations for a comprehensive and long-term settlement of the nuclear issue. Portugal continues to stand by its long-standing commitment to support and work for a diplomatic solution and is encouraged by the prospect in the near future of substantive talks to be held in the framework of the E3+3.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“A number of outstanding cases that demand urgent clarification were not answered, and access to nuclear sites, in particular the Parchin site, continue to be denied. The possible existence in Iran of past or current undisclosed nuclear activities involving a military dimension, including the development of ballistic missile capabilities, significantly increases our general concern and suspicion over the true nature of the Iranian nuclear programme. At this point in time, it is essential for Iran to urgently restore international confidence concerning the exclusively peaceful nature of its nuclear programme, in accordance with its obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and its Safeguards Agreement, as well as the relevant provisions of Security Council resolutions.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“That report should already have been made available to all United Nations Member States as a measure not only of transparency, but also of accountability for the tasks undertaken by the Committee last year. Moreover, we need to raise awareness among Member States of the importance of fully and adequately implementing resolution 1929 (2010), and information sharing is crucial in that regard. The report of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), dated 24 February (S/2012/114, annex), established again the continued absence of progress in Iran's cooperation with the Agency and confirmed that its enrichment activities and heavy water-related projects were not suspended.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“Like our colleagues, I thank Ambassador Nestor Osorio for his leadership of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), for the work accomplished under his direction, and for the informative report he just presented on the activities carried out in the past three months. Some of the issues raised in that report are indeed particularly worrying, and we encourage the Committee to pursue its investigations on all those matters. Increasing tensions in an already unstable region reinforce our concerns. Let me reiterate once again the importance that we attach to the publication of the Panel of Experts final report, which was submitted in May 2011.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“In conclusion, MINUSTAH is adapting to new human and material conditions in order to fulfil its mandate in a difficult and sometimes adverse environment. It is sometimes the object of denigration the basis for which cannot be objectively determined. This increases the pressure on MINUSTAH officials, international partners and the Haitian authorities. It is important that we be able to continue giving our solidarity to the Haitian people and to MINUSTAH, which is clearly committed to its mission. For our part, this unwavering support cannot be called into question. Allow me also to assure the Ambassador of Haiti of the continued support of Portugal for the stability, reconstruction and development of his country.”
2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source