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lines on the record: 63
first: 2004-09-22
most recent: 2007-09-28
sittings or episodes: 3
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“I believe that during the Ministerial Council meeting in Madrid, the Spanish chairmanship will be prepared to bring Afghanistan into the OSCE fold and, most important, to help enable Central Asian countries to participate and become more deeply involved in resolving security issues and issues regarding economic cooperation and infrastructure. There is thus a great deal of work to be done in the area of cooperation between OSCE and Afghanistan, and we will work to that end. I believe that all of us can benefit from greater stability and cooperation, if we are able to clearly define the objectives and the priorities. That should be accomplished in a spirit of familial dialogue, cooperation and friendship between all States members of the OSCE, a spirit that has been ours since we took up the OSCE chairmanship.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“There is a new situation in Central Asia, where historically there have been greater strategic challenges to confront in order to ensure stability in the region. As full members of OSCE, they must also shoulder their share of the responsibility in guaranteeing security. One of the first things I gained from my visit to Central Asia was a firsthand understanding of the importance, and also the absence up until now, of greater engagement and assistance in jointly resolving the major challenges facing Afghanistan.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“The representatives of France and the Russian Federation may be certain that the Spanish chairmanship is already in contact with Georgia in order to clarify the situation relating to those members of the peacekeeping forces in South Ossetia. We are in contact with Georgia in order to get that information. I also wish to convey to the representative of the United States that better border control measures are one of the key matters, which of course must be the subject of general consensus in OSCE. But it is one of the ideas that we are exploring with all member States. Turning to Afghanistan, the representative of the United States referred to one fundamental issue, which I touched upon in my statement: Central Asia.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“A number of measures were suggested and were outlined in the Permanent Council, including rapid warning measures to prevent similar incidents from arising in the future and measures to improve the work of the military observers. All of that was done with a view to ensuring that such incidents would not recur in the future. In that regard, I believe that the most positive thing is that there is good dialogue between the Russian Federation and Georgia. The OSCE encourages and promotes that good dialogue, and we want that cooperative dialogue to continue. The chairmanship will continue to work through its Personal Representative, if the parties deem it appropriate. We remain at the disposal of all the parties and all OSCE member States. There are many options. There is, of course, interest in defusing any type of incident.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“This made it possible for the existing dialogue between Georgia and Russia to address what should be our common objective: common understanding, cooperation and good-neighbourliness between two important countries: Georgia and the Russian Federation. I appointed a Personal Representative of the chairmanship, the former Foreign Minister of Croatia, Mr. Zuzul, with the specific intention of establishing a climate of trust and dialogue. The Personal Representative, Mr. Zuzul, briefed the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna on his mission. He gave an account that looked to the future, not the past, aimed at creating a climate of mutual trust and dialogue in order to move forward and thus ensure security and cooperation for the entire OSCE membership.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“As I indicated in my introductory statement, we shall ensure that the full organization, with its three facets - political and military; economic and environmental; and human - maintains the pace of its development. I shall now turn to some of the specific concerns and questions raised by Council members who took the floor. I had no intention of opening a debate or of being more specific on the situation in Georgia and the incidents that occurred last August. But as a number of statements were made, I shall indicate what the Spanish OSCE chairmanship's commitments and actions have been in this regard. At the first news of the incidents, the chairmanship assumed a leadership role, and contacted all the parties.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“We are therefore aware of and will shoulder our responsibility to ensure a good outcome and a satisfactory situation in Kosovo. The second issue of great concern, which will also have a significant impact on security and cooperation in Europe, concerns the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe. In this regard, we shall do our utmost to ensure that at the Madrid Ministerial Council we will at least be able to make some political progress on the Treaty and advance towards building mutual confidence in the area of European disarmament. Those are the two specific comments I would like to make concerning the immediate tasks and concerns that the Spanish chairmanship faces.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“I would like to respond to a number of the questions that were put to me, but before doing so, allow me to reaffirm that the current Spanish chairmanship of the OSCE - at the end of its chairmanship but before the upcoming Madrid Ministerial Council - two main concerns relating to security and cooperation. One of them is Kosovo. I have taken note of the statements made by a number of delegations calling for the proper deployment and action of the OSCE field mission in Kosovo. We are aware of the responsibilities that the organization will hold in seeking to address the situation, whatever the future status of Kosovo may be, with the presence of more than 1,000 OSCE personnel in the field. We know that our work to achieve reconciliation and to protect religious and cultural sites is of fundamental importance.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“I wish first of all to thank the Ministers present here - Mr. Kubis and Mr. de Gucht - as well as the Italian Under-Secretary of State, Mr. Craxi, and other Council members, for their statements. I believe that today's debate underscored the importance of strengthening and maintaining the tradition of dialogue and cooperation between the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the United Nations and its Security Council. I believe that regional organizations like the OSCE have the responsibility to support the efforts of the United Nations and its leading role in the maintenance of international peace and security. To that end, this informal exchange of views in the Security Council complements all our efforts to guarantee peace and stability in a broad international context.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“I believe that the OSCE's strength lies also with its cooperation with the United Nations, given that we have established an order for cooperation in the area of security, based on democratic values and norms, as a way to overcome the divisions and inequalities that still persist today.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“Chairing the OSCE is quite a challenge, because it is a delicate political instrument. Given its nature and its evolution, it addresses the tensions that persist today in Europe and the threats to Europe's security and progress. For that reason, the responsibility of chairing the OSCE is an exciting challenge in order to ensure the unity of 56 States around a shared vision: that of a free Europe that is at peace with itself, a vision that was born in Helsinki, consolidated in Paris and in Istanbul, and which we now strive to embody every day within the organization.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“The OSCE chairmanship Conference on the Challenges of Islamophobia, which will take place in Cordoba on 9 and 10 October, lies within the context of the development of the human dimension. It reflects our determination to promote tolerance and non- discrimination in order to harmonize coexistence in all of its dimensions. The OSCE's to-do list is not shrinking but rather expands with the advent of new challenges. Naturally, our agenda for the OSCE Ministerial Council to be held in Madrid is ambitious. Over the remaining months, the Spanish chairmanship will actively seek to forge consensus on vital decisions, such as environmental security, the strengthening of pluralistic societies, enhancing cooperation in counter-terrorism and the fight against human trafficking.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“In 2007, we have enhanced the human dimension of the OSCE, and there has been progress in the promotion of diverse and pluralistic societies - an issue intimately related to the commitment to deepen democracy in States and societies. Diversity of our societies is a fact, and without respect for diversity, dialogue is useless. As we enter the twenty-first century, this task is fundamental. In and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations initiative we have a good instrument for managing and updating diversity in the areas of youth, education, migration and the media. The OSCE has made substantive contributions to the promotion of tolerance and non-discrimination as itself the OSCE is an alliance of civilizations in action.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“The Spanish chairmanship has acted in a balanced and concrete manner and it has given the greatest priority to counter-terrorism. This year we have organized four major conferences, on legal cooperation and in criminal matters to counter terrorism, on public-private partnerships in countering terrorism, on the security of travel documents and, two weeks ago, on victims of terrorism. In addition, a conference on the use of the Internet for terrorist purposes is scheduled. 3 The Spanish chairmanship has also championed serious thinking on economic and environmental security, with a particular focus on the threat of land degradation and water management. I am convinced that the OSCE can serve as a platform for dialogue and a network for cooperation on environmental security, as these areas make up a comprehensive concept of security.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“Although there is no consensus at present regarding the date of the chairmanship of Kazakhstan, Spain is actively involved in the creation of a consensus of all OSCE States on this important decision. The Spanish OSCE chairmanship notes with deep concern the stalemate regarding the future implementation of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe. This treaty has been a cornerstone of European security since 1990, and it seems essential to us to prevent regression in that regard. The chairmanship calls upon all States parties to renew their efforts and to display the necessary flexibility in order to find a solution to the blockade, in a spirit of trust, transparency and mutual cooperation. The Madrid Ministerial Council will provide an opportunity to move the process forward, with Spain contributing actively.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“The fragility of Afghanistan, the terrorist threat, drug trafficking and organized crime, together with serious structural difficulties such as the management of water resources, all pose urgent challenges to our organization. We cannot ignore that the situation in Afghanistan impacts security in all of Central Asia. In that regard, the OSCE is preparing border management projects, particularly in Tajikistan. We hope to engage the Afghan side in these shared-security projects. Kazakhstan has announced its candidature for the OSCE Chairmanship. This announcement has been welcomed by the organization for very good reasons. The Kazakh candidature is the first from a former Soviet Republic and the first from a Central Asian State. That represents a tremendous opportunity for Kazakhstan, for Central Asia and for the OSCE as a whole.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“Efforts to find a just and lasting formula that will contribute to stability have been backed by the OSCE and by the Spanish chairmanship, though it is true that we have maintained a neutral position over the years with regard to the status, as acknowledged by all the communities of Kosovo. Impartiality does not mean being non-committal; quite the contrary. While the OSCE is not directly involved in status negotiations, we contribute to creating the necessary conditions on the ground for the implementation of the status settlement. We are ready to remain in Kosovo to monitor the protection of the rights of communities, particularly in regard to 07-52101 decentralization and the protection of cultural and religious sites. The Central Asian States play a relevant and crucial role in enhancing security throughout the OSCE region.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“The OSCE is also working to facilitate a settlement of the Transdnistrian issue through participation in the 5+2 format of negotiations, together with the mediators - the Russian Federation and Ukraine - and the observers - the United States and the European Union. During the past year and a half, we have sought to convince the parties to negotiate, as we share the conviction that negotiations in this format are the most promising avenue for achieving a sustainable and lasting settlement that will enable Moldovia to face its future calmly. We are approaching the time for a decision on the future status of Kosovo.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“In the past few months, we have seen several serious incidents in Georgia, such as those in Abkhazia and in the conflict between Georgia and South Ossetia. These events concern us and highlight the need to generate trust and cooperation. Throughout this year, the Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, with the active support of the personal representative of the Spanish chairmanship, Mr. Jose Borrell, have made considerable efforts to facilitate peaceful solutions to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Their intensive mediation efforts have not yet led to a breakthrough in the settlement process, though the parties remain committed to the negotiations with the aim of finding a compromise.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“Spain is aware that some of the main objectives have not yet been reached and that new challenges have emerged, and that has inspired the work and the efforts of this chairmanship. Without a doubt, Europe has greatly progressed since the Helsinki Act of 1975. Walls have fallen, families have been reunited and wars and tragic conflicts have been extinguished. We 07-52101 feel that we have advanced in the direction of the New Great Europe, as reflected in the Charter of Paris. When Spain sought the OSCE chairmanship, it was aware of those challenges. The year 2007 is a year of challenges for the OSCE, and it is necessary to reiterate the call to participating States to work together to overcome difficulties, to bring positions closer together and to provide space for a constructive consensus.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“The current chairmanship has reinforced the ultimate objective of the OSCE, which is to shape a Europe that is free and at peace with itself, aware of the interrelations of challenges that affect security and of the need to cooperate in a globalized and interdependent world. For Spain, the OSCE is something more than a set of institutions that provide assistance to member States. It is more than 19 field missions in 17 countries. And it is more than a permanent forum for dialogue in Vienna. The OSCE is, above all, a project of strategic relevance, the shared resolve of 56 countries to work together for a safer and more prosperous future. This idea makes the OSCE unique, given its broad membership and experience as well as the equality among the participating States and the extent of its territory, from Vancouver to Vladivostok.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“We have also worked together in the fight against terrorism and organized crime, in promoting respect for human rights and in democratization, the protection of minorities and environmental security. The United Nations and the OSCE are linked by the determination to strengthen a rules-based international order, based on respect for human rights and on cooperation in matters pertaining to security among States and societies. The OSCE States made the commitment to respond to the United Nations appeal with the Declaration of Cooperation with the United Nations, adopted in March 2006. That declaration strengthens our cooperation and supports Security Council resolution 1631 (2005), reiterating the OSCE commitments as a regional organization.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“I would sincerely like to thank the members of the Security Council for the opportunity to address the Council in my capacity as Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in order to inform it about the work and priorities of our organization. This tradition allows us to share some ideas from the perspective of the OSCE as a regional organization, which was recognized as 2 such under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations in 1993. The OSCE provides support to the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security. The three dimensions of the OSCE - the human, the political-military and the economic- environmental - have made it possible for us to work together in conflict prevention, crisis management and reconstruction.”
2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5751 (2007) · source
“I express the wish to see continued and strengthened collaboration between the United Nations and the African Union in all matters relating to peace and security on the Africa continent. The meeting rose at 12.20 p.m.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“I am certain that, under the leadership of the President of Nigeria, and with his commitment and his vision, today we can conclude our meeting with a greater feeling of hope that the cooperation between the Council and the African Union and the general endeavours of the international community will enable us in the next few weeks to work with somewhat more optimism to find a solution to this grave humanitarian crisis. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. On behalf of the Council, I wish, once again, very particularly to thank the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo, for having taken the time to meet with the Security Council.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“I wish warmly to thank the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for his clarifications, for his sense of humour, for his comments and his profound thoughts, and, above all, his tremendous commitment to continue, on behalf of his country and of the African Union, to work to find a solution to the grave problems facing Africa and Darfur in particular. I believe that this meeting has been useful to all members of the Council in clarifying the situation. The comments, reflections and responses will undoubtedly be instructive and useful to Council members as we continue our consideration of the item on our agenda we are considering as well as in general, as we continue to consider issues of peace and security in Africa which are on the Council's agenda.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“I thank the representative of Romania for his kind words addressed to me. I now call on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to respond to questions raised or to add comments or observations to the statements made by members of the Council.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“If members of the Council consider it appropriate, perhaps the President of Nigeria could respond to questions by Council members after they have all been asked, rather than after each speaker.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“I thank the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for his statement, and I believe I may speak for all of the members of the Security Council in expressing my deep appreciation for the leadership that he has brought to the African Union, as well as his personal and political commitment to using peaceful and diplomatic means to facilitate a resolution of the various conflicts on that continent. I will now give the floor to Council members who wish to address questions to President Obasanjo.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“I thank the Secretary-General for his statement and for his continued commitment to finding a lasting solution to the problem. I give the floor to Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and current Chairman of the African Union.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“We must be watchful to ensure that the Naivasha negotiations can be concluded successfully. This will also have very positive effects on Darfur. For all these reasons, the Council will continue to give Sudan all the necessary attention. It will continue without any doubt to be a question on our agenda. I hope that its future work will benefit from what President Obasanjo will be good enough to tell us today and from the work that he will continue to do in the future. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to the Secretary-General.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“At the same time, the African Union is sponsoring the Abuja peace negotiations, which have been given fresh political impetus by President Obasanjo. However, this process, which is crucial to make any solution last, has its ups and downs. The rebel groups and, of course, also, the Government of Sudan, must understand that the international community expects them to negotiate in good faith and in a reasonable spirit that will enable them to reach an agreement that can be implemented as early as possible. We must also not forget that in the south of Sudan there is another conflict that has been going on for more than 20 years and has caused indescribable suffering. Unfortunately, the last phase of this process has been negatively affected by the events in Darfur.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“At the same time, it must insist that rebel groups, the Sudan Liberation Army and the Justice and Equality Movement, fulfil their obligations under the cease-fire and cantonment arrangements. It is in this area that the work being done by the African Union observer mission is extremely commendable. It will help to find a peaceful solution to the crisis. Their commitment is helping to save lives in Darfur and demonstrates Africa's will to manage and resolve its own conflicts. The Council has recognized this fundamental role and has supported the expansion of this mission. The international community is ready to provide logistical and financial support for the African Union's efforts in this regard.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“I had the impression that the humanitarian situation is beginning to improve, however slowly, especially in the refugee camps where international assistance is being effectively delivered. This, without any doubt, is a first step and the most urgent one that needs to be taken. Nonetheless, the attacks on the civilian population, although somewhat lessened, do not appear to have stopped entirely. For this reason, it is essential that the cease-fire agreement signed by the parties in April in N'djamena be respected. The Security Council notes that the Government of Sudan needs to disarm and control the Janjaweed militias and put an end to the attacks on the civilian population.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“Before giving the floor to the Secretary-General and President Obasanjo, I should like, in my capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain, to make some general comments on the item under discussion. We all join in appreciating the tremendous efforts that President Obasanjo of Nigeria and the African Union are undertaking to find a solution to the very grave problem of Darfur, a satisfactory solution that would put an end to the suffering experienced by so many people. The Security Council cannot overlook the needs of 1.2 million refugees and displaced persons and tens of thousands of victims, as well as the threat of a regional crisis. Last week I was able to visit Sudan. In my trip I was able to perceive the complexity of the conflict in Darfur. There are no simplistic lessons or solutions to be found.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and current Chairman of the African Union, His Excellency Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo. I also welcome very warmly the President of Namibia, Mr. Sam Nujoma. I also welcome the presence of the Secretary- General, His Excellency Mr. Kofi Annan, at this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of members to document S/2004/755, which contains the text of a letter dated 22 September 2004 from Nigeria addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I request the Protocol Officer to escort His Excellency Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to his seat at the Council table. Mr. Olusegnn Obasanjo, President of the Federal Republic ofNigeria, was escorted to a seat at the Council table.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“"The Security Council commends the efforts of the Secretary-General in addressing all relevant issues relating to the civilian aspects of crisis management and invites him, other institutions and agencies of the United Nations system, regional and subregional organizations and Member States to continue to give serious consideration to this matter, with a view to making further progress in this field." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2004/33. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 2.10pm.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“The Security Council should consider the nature and availability of these capabilities when approving the necessary mandates for United Nations operations. "Adequate and flexible means transitional peace support and crisis management activities, such as protection of civilians, including United Nations and humanitarian the personnel, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants, the end of impunity, public institution-building and transitional justice, as well as the promotion and protection of human rights and the integration of a gender perspective are essential to ensure lasting peace after a conflict. Also, the involvement of local actors in the policy-making process and a fruitful relationship with civil society should be among the priorities of any post-conflict strategy.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“Continued internal coordination in this field among all relevant United Nations organs and agencies should also be strengthened. "Ministers supported the efforts by Member States to continue to develop, as appropriate, their own civilian crisis management capabilities, including, inter alia, rapid civilian response teams, and they also supported their initiatives to make these capabilities available to the United Nations and other relevant regional subregional organizations, as a contribution to their efforts in the maintenance of international peace and security. Adequate capabilities should be developed in key areas of civilian crisis management, such as police, justice and the rule of law, preparation of electoral processes and electoral observation, civil protection and public administration.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“They also recalled that Articles 52 and 53 of the United Nations Charter set forth the contribution of regional organizations to conflict management, as well as the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations. They encouraged these organizations, whenever possible, to continue to develop their crisis management capabilities, including in the civilian field, in close coordination with the United Nations and in accordance with the provisions of Article 54 of the United Nations Charter. When applicable, clear schemes for joint operations should be developed. Also, greater coordination and interoperability among those organizations, as well as developing and sharing common strategies, operational policies and best practices in civilian crisis management would enhance efficiency and coherence in crisis management.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“In this context, it is important that there be coordination between the civilian and military components in crisis management from the first phase of integrated mission planning. In addition, there should be significant coordination with actors involved in longer-term reconstruction and development, including in particular the other organs of the United Nations system, in accordance with their respective mandates, and the international financial institutions, as well as cooperation with the business sector. "Ministers recognized the increasing role of some regional and subregional and other international organizations in crisis management.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“"Ministers also acknowledged the importance of civilian-military cooperation in crisis management. Military and police components are essential to address and stabilize certain serious crisis situations and to guarantee security. Moreover, the participation of a strong civilian component is key to the provision of humanitarian assistance, the re-establishment of public order, functioning public institutions, reconstruction, rehabilitation and peace-building for longer-term sustainable development. Substantial civilian participation in crisis management is also essential for a strategy of military disengagement and plays a crucial role in the phase of post-conflict peace building.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“I am sure that, in the future in this Chamber, there will be further consideration of the need to expand our thinking on civilian aspects of conflict management. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council met at the ministerial level on 22 September 2004 to consider 'Civilian aspects of conflict management and peace- building'. Ministers recognized the increasing importance of civilian aspects of conflict management in addressing complex crisis situations and in preventing the recurrence of conflict. They affirmed the importance of conflict resolution in accordance with the relevant provisions of the United Nations Charter.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“But, as is the case with military personnel, we need to increase their numbers so that they can carry out their tasks properly. In that connection, the Spanish Government is promoting the creation of a civilian guard unit of approximately 1,000 personnel, which we hope will be operational in two years and capable of responding immediately to the possible needs of the international community. Therefore, we will need sufficient institutional capacity in the system, which could be achieved by creating a coordination mechanism responsible for accomplishing that purpose, hewing closely to the objectives of the Security Council. Finally, we would like the most significant aspects of today's discussion - a discussion that I believe has greatly enriched our debate - to have continuity and follow-up.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“Similarly - as indicated in various statements this morning - the holding of free and fair elections is key to achieving democracy and good governance. But, above all, I believe that a number of speakers have stressed the urgency and necessity of swift deployment in crisis management operations. Such swift deployment would be much facilitated if immediately available reserves of personnel and resources could be established at the national and regional or international levels. We should also promote the development of a doctrine on procedures for setting up crisis management operations. Likewise, I would like to stress that I agree with the statements of many speakers on the need to improve and strengthen coordination mechanisms. In conclusion, the relevance of the civilian component in peace missions is being increasingly appreciated.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“Secondly, after security, re-establishing the rule of law is the most urgent task. Thirdly, we also need to devote attention to issues related to the judicial system - a matter to which Spain has been devoted greater attention and interest in recent years. To that end, our country recently hosted a criminal justice workshop in Madrid, under the sponsorship of the European Commission, precisely to improve training in that area for peace mission participants. Along the same lines, our Government believes that the penitentiary system is also an essential part of a general strategy aimed at re-establishing the rule of law. All of that is related to the promotion and strengthening of institution- building.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Spain. For the sake of brevity and in view of the lateness of the hour, I shall try to condense part of my statement so that we can move forward and conclude this thematic debate, which I believe has been a great success. Copies of the full text will be provided to delegations. Allow me to begin by thanking the Secretary- General, the regional organizations - the African Union, the League of Arab States and the European Union - and all the ministers and representatives who have spoken this morning for having participated in this debate. I believe I can summarize the discussion and part of my statement by highlighting various points. First, restoring security is an essential prerequisite for undertaking activities of a civilian nature.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“I thank the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom for his kind words addressed to me. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Andrei Denisov, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“I give the floor to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom, The Right Honourable Jack Straw.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source