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Moungara-Moussotsi

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first: 1998-12-18
most recent: 2013-06-19
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“At the national level, Gabon is party to the principal legal instruments pertaining to maritime piracy, specifically, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, signed in Rome in 1988, including its additional Protocol. Moreover, my country has participated in enforcing those legal instruments and their means of suppressing maritime piracy. At the regional level, there is a need to strengthen inter-State cooperation in the fight against maritime piracy; while, at the international level, there is a need to strengthen legal instruments and the means of enforcing them.”
2011-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6633 (2011) · source
“My country welcomes the constant efforts of Nigeria in the fight against this phenomenon in the Gulf of Guinea region. We support the initiatives in that regard undertaken by Benin and your own country, Madame President, including the upcoming summit to develop a regional strategy to combat piracy in the region. Given the ongoing nature of the piracy phenomenon, we support the Secretary-General's plan to deploy an assessment mission to the region to explore the possibility of a United Nations role. I should now like to turn to Gabon's efforts in the fight against piracy, efforts at the regional level and efforts at the international level.”
2011-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6633 (2011) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank Nigeria for having inscribed on the agenda the important issue of maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General and the representatives of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Gulf of Guinea Commission for their important contributions to today's debate. The region of the Gulf of Guinea, which includes my country, has the two-fold advantage of being rich in fishing and oil resources as well as an area of great geopolitical and geostrategic importance. Recent events in the Gulf of Guinea - especially in Benin and Nigeria - show the point to which piracy has become a real threat to international peace and security.”
2011-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6633 (2011) · source
“Economic recovery for which we call on the participation of all of Haiti's development partners - will help to generate employment opportunities, which will not only improve the lives and living conditions of Haitians but will also result in a reduced crime rate. In conclusion, Gabon fully supports the authorized reduction in military and police personnel as a step in the progressive transfer of responsibilities to Haitian authorities. We also support the renewal of the MINUSTAH mandate as recommended by the Secretary-General. For its part, Gabon will continue to support the efforts of the international community in Haiti in order to help the country restore peace, prosperity and stability.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“Turning now to the humanitarian situation, we remain concerned by the persistence of the cholera epidemic in spite of the laudable efforts made to reduce the epidemic's scale. Moreover, the situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the camps remains a great concern for my delegation. In that context, Gabon welcomes President Martelly's launching of a project to relocate internally displace persons from the six main IDP camps in Port-au- Prince. With respect to rebuilding, many projects have been undertaken since the earthquake. My delegation welcomes the infrastructure and equipment projects under way, as well as programmes being implemented jointly by MINUSTAH and the United Nations country team, in cooperation with the Haiti Reconstruction Fund.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“Along those lines, my delegation continues to be deeply concerned by the number of kidnappings and attacks on MINUSTAH staff. We therefore stand ready to support MINUSTAH at its current levels of military and police personnel in guaranteeing support to the Haitian National Police, in order to ensure their ability to protect internally displaced persons and vulnerable groups. My country believes that it is also necessary, in the transfer of security responsibilities, to strengthen the training and capacities of police personnel in the various areas of border management and electoral security. We support the implementation of a zero- toIerance policy in all cases of sexual violence. We also support the adoption of the three-year strategic action plan aimed at fighting that scourge.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“My delegation also pays tribute to the recent constitutional amendments and the nomination of the President of the Supreme Court. Nevertheless, we encourage all political actors in the country to continue to work together in order to accelerate the establishment of the Government and the putting in place of the institutional reforms necessary to restore the rule of law and a calm political and social climate. The establishment of the Government will also lead to the resolution of security issues. Turning now to the security situation, we welcome the essential role played by MINUSTAH's military and police personnel in stabilizing Haiti. Those individuals have also contributed significantly to establishing an efficient handover process to tackle the numerous security challenges, including organized crime, rape, attacks and kidnappings.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): At the outset, as previous speakers have done, I would like to express my appreciation for the initiative taken to convene this debate, and to thank Mr. Fernandez Amunategui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his detailed briefing on the work of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). My statement will address the political and security situations, the humanitarian sphere and the rebuilding of Haiti. On the political front, my country is pleased with the successful conduct of the democratic elections in Haiti, which led to the election of President Michel Joseph Martelly on 20 March. In that regard, we salute the maturity of the Haitian people as well as the support of MINUSTAH and other international partners to them.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“What is his assessment of the threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA)? How does he envision cooperation among all the United Nations missions in the region, particularly with respect to fighting the LRA? In conclusion, my country will continue to support the United Nations peacekeeping operations. We welcome interactive meetings such as today's with the Force Commanders in order to keep the Council abreast of developments in their missions on the ground and to report to us on the challenges they face.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“In late 2011, those countries will hold major, decisive elections, which will be a litmus test for the missions there. Their success will determine the eventual configuration of withdrawals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Liberia, and will thereby help us to elaborate strategies for transferring security functions to the respective Governments. In that respect, the Council must continue to closely track the situations being addressed by those two peacekeeping operations so that we can incorporate appropriate changes in their mandates, particularly in terms of logistical and operational capacities. I should like to ask a question of the Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“My delegation also appreciates receiving such information, which enables the Council better to take necessary decisions and adapt to evolving situations on the ground. We commend the incorporation in the mandates of peacekeeping operations of new multidisciplinary approaches, such as the protection of civilians, strengthening the rule of law, the implementation of mechanisms to prevent the resurgence of conflict, and post-conflict peacebuilding. We therefore reiterate the need for the Council to give peacekeeping operations clear, credible and executable mandates tailored to the foreseen objectives and results, as well as the resources necessary to achieve all the tasks assigned to them. With respect to peacebuilding, I welcome the progress achieved in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Liberia.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): Peacekeeping operations, which are one of the key functions of our Organization, have in recent demonstrated their utility and effectiveness in the maintenance of international peace and security. In that regard, I would like first and foremost to thank Mr. Le Roy and the Force Commanders for their briefings. Gabon reiterates its great appreciation of the commitment and professionalism of the Force Commanders and the other peacekeepers who undertake difficult work, often in a very hostile environment and at times with limited resources. The enlightening briefings that we have just heard reflect the daily realities of all peacekeeping missions represented here and are viable indicators of the real difficulties facing peacekeeping operations.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“The same goes for island States, which are increasingly exposed to the devastating effects of climate change and whose survival depends upon our commitment to act with the greatest urgency. The concerns of those States will be set out in the statement to be made later by His Excellency Mr. Marcus Stephen, President of the Republic of Nauru, whose presence at this debate I would like to welcome. Lastly, I would like to assure the Council that, for its part, Gabon will continue to closely associate itself with international efforts aimed at reducing the negative effects of climate change.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“In that regard, my delegation welcomes the considerable assistance provided to States by United Nations regional offices in developing and implementing prevention strategies. Beyond our differences of opinion on this central issue, it is crucial that the Security Council define, in cooperation with other relevant United Nations bodies, a framework for cooperation aimed at more effectively combating this phenomenon. The effects of climate change are real and are already having an impact on our daily lives. Temperatures are rising, and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. Owing to its low adaptation capacity, Africa is one of the continents that is most vulnerable to climate change. We draw the international community's attention to the need to help Africa to address this phenomenon.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“It is precisely because of the cross-cutting nature of this phenomenon that greater involvement by the Security Council is required. Given developments on the international stage, the maintenance of international peace and security is no longer unidimensional. The military perspective continues to be important, but it alone cannot be how we define the convergence of threats that today impact our collective security. Faced with new threats to international peace and security, the Council should have the tools to allow it to assess both the scope and gravity of a situation, and therefore to act in advance. In our view, preventive diplomacy is a tool that can help States, as part of a synergistic effort, to reduce the effects of new threats.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“As witnessed by the negotiations on the draft presidential statement, which unfortunately did not enjoy consensus, many continue to express strong reservations as to the relevancy of the Security Council taking up this issue. My delegation remains convinced of the contrary. It is increasingly clear that climate change leads to water scarcity, which is a source of tensions among riparian countries, such as those in Central Asia, and among communities in those countries. This also happens in numerous African countries. In other cases, climate change helps to exacerbate conflicts and imbalances in the world's ecosystems. Without effective cooperation, climate change could not only lead to cross-border population movements; it could also significantly contribute to making energy, biological, forest and aquatic resources even more scarce.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): Combating climate change is one of the main thrusts of His Excellency President Ali Bongo Ondimba's L'avenir en confiance project. My delegation therefore fully supports Germany's initiative to have the Security Council consider, for the second time, the security implications of climate change, which is a phenomenon that has been at the heart of the international community's concerns for many years. We would like to thank the Secretary-General and the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme for their detailed statements. As members are aware, on 17 April 2007, under the presidency of the United Kingdom, the Council held a historic debate on this important issue, focused on the issues of energy, security and climate.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“Good-neighbourly relations and peaceful coexistence between the two States will depend on this. The final status of the Abyei Area and the ongoing fighting in Southern Kordofan are other sources of concern. Nevertheless, Gabon particularly welcomes the negotiations that took place in Addis Ababa between the Government of the Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North that led to the establishment of a Framework Agreement on a political partnership between the two parties and the setting up of political and security arrangements in Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan states. Gabon urges both parties to continue efforts to achieve final solutions to all of these outstanding issues. In view of South Sudan's efforts and work to build a new State, our support on all issues should not wane.”
2011-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6583 (2011) · source
“Add to that the economic development of the country, the provision of basic services for the people and sound management of natural resources. To that end, the creation of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan, established in accordance with resolution 1996 (2011), is a basic tool in the process of building this new State. The role of the new Mission will be to assist the country in strengthening peace and security and creating a stable economic environment. Euphoria over the birth of the Republic of South Sudan should not lead us to overlook the fact that there are still many outstanding issues. Both parties have yet to agree on the post-secession arrangements. The demarcation of the border separating the two States, citizenship and wealth-sharing are essential issues that must be resolved.”
2011-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6583 (2011) · source
“Gabon, which has always enshrined dialogue and political cooperation as basic values of its diplomacy, welcomes that progress, which should be conducive to peace and stability in this vast region of Africa. My delegation especially commends the political commitment and leadership of President Al-Bashir and President Salva Kiir Mayardit, which have been so essential to the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. We also commend the United Nations, the African Union and the entire international community for its mobilization and ongoing efforts to promote peace in the Sudan. The challenges that the new State faces in terms of nation-building are enormous. South Sudan must essentially begin at the beginning with security sector reform and the establishment of democratic institutions, the rule of law and respect for human rights.”
2011-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6583 (2011) · source
“It should put an end to the long decades of tragic conflict that have led to the deaths of millions and an enormous displacement of populations. In the long and laboured quest for peace and stability in the Sudan, the international community has shown great unity and resolve. The Security Council has played a central role in the international mobilization aimed at achieving a lasting solution to the Sudanese crisis, to which we should also link the willingness of the parties to commit, through frank and constructive dialogue, to seeking a negotiated political solution to the conflict. That political will was recently affirmed by the signing of the Agreement on Abyei, following the violence that occurred in the Area.”
2011-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6583 (2011) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): Allow me also to welcome the proclamation of independence for the Republic of South Sudan on 9 July. Gabon is pleased to have been a participant at the highest State level, notably through the presence of His Excellency Mr. Ali Bongo Ondimba at the ceremony marking this historic event. We, too, have officially recognized the new State of South Sudan. I welcome the presence in the Chamber of the Vice- President of the Republic of South Sudan and of the Permanent Representative of the Sudan, and I thank them for their statements. The independence of South Sudan completes the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, which is the foundation of the peace process in the Sudan.”
2011-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6583 (2011) · source
“Gabon will continue to support the international community's fight against the use of children in armed conflict and all forms of abuse, violence and deprivation to which they are subject.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“It is also regrettable to note that increasing numbers of parties to conflict are targeting public institutions, such as schools and hospitals that shelter children, teachers and medical staff. Gabon therefore supports your initiative, Sir, of considering the inclusion of attacks on children in schools and hospitals on the list of criteria for listing persons accused of serious violations against children in the annexes of the Secretary-General's reports. In conclusion, we express our desire to see the Security Council's action to protect children in armed conflict subject to ongoing evaluation and strengthening in order to make our struggle against the impunity of offenders more effective, especially with regard to the heinous crimes perpetrated against children.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“We point to the success achieved in Chad, the Sudan, the Central African Republic and, most especially, the Democratic Republic of the Congo thanks to the joint activities of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and UNICEF that contributed to the liberation of many child soldiers. The progress we have made should not make us lose sight of the various challenges remaining ahead in ensuring the more effective protection of children in situations of armed conflict. In that regard, I would raise two specific issues. First, it is deplorable that certain Governments remain strongly resistant to the possibility of engaging in constructive dialogue with the United Nations with a view to signing an action plan geared to ending violence against children in armed conflict.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“Since the adoption of resolution 1882 (2009), the Security Council has been able to refer to lists, annexed to the reports of the Secretary-General, of parties to armed conflict who commit the murder and maiming of children, rape and other forms of sexual violence. Together, these measures constitute an effective architecture for raising the awareness of all parties to conflict on the gravity of the crimes they may commit. Such measures are also deterrent in terms of the sanctions which their perpetrators run the risk of incurring. This progress has also strengthened the activities of peace missions and facilitated the work of the principal actors on the ground. In that regard, we stress the key role played by advisers in the protection component of peace missions.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“These serious crimes committed by Government or armed non-State forces violate the provisions of international law and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, including resolution 1612 (2005). We should like to make two observations - the first with respect to the progress achieved in the Council's normative action to protect children, and the second concerning the challenges we continue to face in protecting children in the field. Turning first to the normative framework, we applaud the considerable headway achieved since the adoption of resolutions 1379 (2001), 1539 (2004) and, most particularly, 1612 (2005), establishing the monitoring and reporting mechanism.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“Anthony Lake, and reiterate our support for the significant contribution of his institution to the defence of the cause of children in general, and those affected by conflict in particular. Today's debate is taking place in the overall context of the Security Council's action to protect civilian populations in armed conflict. As noted in the Secretary-General's report (S/2011/250), thousands of children continue to fall victim to serious violations of international law in conflict zones. Gabon firmly condemns such violations, particularly the recruitment and use of child soldiers, murder, kidnapping, rape and other forms of sexual violence, the denial of access to humanitarian assistance, and attacks on schools and hospitals.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): Mr. President, your country's excellent stewardship of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict attests to your leadership and deep interest in the fate of children and armed conflict. The organization of this debate confirms Germany's commitment to this important issue. We thank the Secretary-General for his important statement on this issue early in the debate. We also express our gratitude to Ms. Coomaraswamy for the skill with which she is discharging her duty to provide greater protection for children affected by conflict, and for the highly useful information she has shared with us. Finally, we welcome the presence of the Executive Director of UNICEF, Mr.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“We call on the Iranian authorities to comply with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, fulfil its obligations to the IAEA and return to the E3+3 negotiating table. That is the price of restoring confidence between Iran and the rest of the international community in this matter. Gabon remains committed to the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, of which the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is the cornerstone. In that regard, we will continue to support the work of the 1737 Committee and its Panel of Experts.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“My delegation supports the recommendations detailed in the report of the Panel of Experts and encourages the organization of regional and multilateral meetings to further clarify the specific details of the implementation of sanctions. We are deeply concerned over violations of the sanctions imposed on Iran. We commend the Nigerian authorities for having seized a ship transporting prohibited weapons originating in Iran, in violation of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007), which highlights that country's contempt for Security Council sanctions. Furthermore, the recent report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) describes Iran's ongoing pursuit of its uranium enrichment activities.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): I, too, should like to welcome Ambassador Nestor Osorio and thank him for his report and for the high quality of his work in the months since his appointment as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). My delegation welcomes the work he has undertaken with the assistance of the Panel of Experts to ensure the implementation of resolution 1737 (2006) and other relevant resolutions of the Council. We urge the Panel to continue its consultations in a manner consistent with those it has held recently with international and non-governmental organizations and several capitals in an effort to better explain its programme of work and request the information it needs to fulfil its mandate.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“We would like to thank the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for its important contribution to stabilizing Afghanistan. My delegation is aware of the need to support the Government and people of Afghanistan in making the transition process a success through national ownership over their destiny. We support the Secretary-General's l 1-26621 proposal to extend UNAMA's mandate for an additional 12 months.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“The protection of the rights of civilians, in particular women and children, is an increasing source of concern, as are the enrolment of children in armed groups and the fight against corruption and drug trafficking. In that regard, my delegation encourages the Afghan Government to fulfil its commitments to pursue cooperation with neighbouring countries. Afghanistan's future is at stake. We should take up our collective responsibility for the reconstruction of the country, which has for many years been affected by violence and internal division. Lasting peace in Afghanistan could have positive effects on the entire region. It would also bring hope to the millions of women and children whose outlook continues to be characterized by uncertainty and lack of hope in a bright future for Afghanistan.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“The recent proliferation of violence and indiscriminate killing throughout the country, in particular in the south, offer the international community little reassurance with respect to the ongoing transition process. My delegation still believes that a solution to the Afghan crisis must be political and not military. The military dimension can only support the political strategy. We therefore stress the need for the Afghan Government to emphasize the strengthening of its political institutions and the national reconciliation process. The promotion and protection of human rights are another area to which the Government must redirect its efforts.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“Its effectiveness could be a decisive factor in the democratic evolution of that country, and consequently a useful tool for the success of the transition period. My delegation welcomes the large number of women elected to Parliament, which highlights their interest in the political future of their country. We also stress the fact that the transitional process must be inclusive by involving the largest possible number of Afghans, if not all, in the development of their country. It will be agreed that the political situation in Afghanistan cannot evolve without a simultaneous evolution in the security sphere, which has barely improved.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“Like the Secretary-General, my delegation believes that the conclusion of the political transition process, the strengthening of regional security and cooperation, the protection of civilians and respect for human rights in general must be at the heart of the concerns of the Afghan Government. As regards the political and institutional process, my delegation regrets the fact that it is having trouble taking root. The current controversy surrounding representation clearly shows that the political transition in Afghanistan is weak. There is a fear that such divisions could delay the rebuilding of the country and undermine the gains achieved in the national reconciliation process. Even so, the seating of Parliament on 23 January was to the credit of the political process.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): We, too, wish to thank Staffan de Mistura for introducing the report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/120*), and the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan for his statement. The Secretary-General's report paints a somewhat mixed picture of the overall situation in Afghanistan. Its assessment closely resembles that which we made here in the Council in December 2010 during a similar debate (see S/PV.6464). Given the situation, one might readily draw the conclusion that the security issue must remain a priority of the Afghan Government with a View to a successful and sustainable transition in that country.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): The situation in Libya for almost two weeks required an answer and a clear and strong message from the Security Council, in accordance with the responsibility entrusted to it by the Charter of our Organization. That is why Gabon has voted with the other members of the Council, not only to condemn the killing of peaceful demonstrators but to make the Libyan regime aware of the consequences of such actions. Gabon is ready to associate itself with other measures that the international community may adopt to protect innocent lives in Libya and to ensure the legitimate rights of the Libyan people to free speech and peace in their country.”
2011-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6491 (2011) · source
“We must therefore continue to encourage the Timorese people to derive maximum benefit from the support of the international community and from the revenue generated by the oil sector to establish national unity and build a prosperous nation. To contribute to the achievement of those objectives, my delegation supports the Secretary- General's recommendation to extend the mandate of UNMIT for an additional 12 months. My country once again congratulates the Government and the people of Timor-Leste for their laudable efforts for peace and stability in their country. I reiterate my delegation's firm support for the remarkable work of UNMIT. I commend the leadership of Ms. Ameerah Haq and the professionalism that she and her staff have shown on the ground. They can count on my delegation's ongoing support.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“Responsibly addressing those issues will undeniably help not only to build public trust in institutions but also to preserve the gains made in national reconciliation, in reinforcing the rule of law and, by extension, stability and durable peace in Timor-Leste. Similarly, the presidential and parliamentary elections to be held in 2012 will test the entire peace process in Timor-Leste. My delegation believes that the outlook for peace and development in Timor-Leste remains reassuring. The Government and its various bilateral and multilateral partners seem to be solidly committed to establishing peace and building the economy. The country's assets in terms of development are not insignificant, either.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“We also welcome the progress made towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, particularly in terms of the infant mortality rate, which decreased from 83 to 64 deaths per 1,000 live births. My delegation shares the Secretary-General's satisfaction with the remarkable recovery of the economy of Timor-Leste, which posted a growth rate of close to 10 per cent, with a reduction in poverty and an improvement in human development indicators. We hope that the revenues generated by hydrocarbons, which enabled the progress, will continue to benefit from good governance, in order to stay the course of growth and to attain sustainable and comprehensive development in the country. Regarding the challenges, we must continue to fight impunity and corruption, which are sources of potential conflict.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“They are also providing assistance in conducting some of the more complex inquiries, such as those involving the serious crimes committed in 1999. The increased number of cases prepared for judgment and the extension of justice administration to rural areas are also satisfying developments. Regarding the economic sector, we welcome the progress made in achieving the 2010 national priorities targets in the framework of the international compact for Timor-Leste. In spite of the serious food crisis, which unfortunately does not exclude any developing country, we should be pleased that the State has provided food assistance to the most vulnerable persons.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“We further commend UNMIT for its efforts to train Timorese national civilian police officers so as to enable them to serve in United Nations peacekeeping missions. Gabon has always advocated building the capacity of Member States for peacekeeping. We remain convinced that the development plan for the police for 2010-2012, intended to strengthen the operational capacity of the national police, provides a unique framework for cooperation between the police and UNMIT. With regard to the justice system, my delegation welcomes the support provided by UNMIT, the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Development Fund for Women to strengthen the Timorese judicial apparatus, in particular through staff training programmes and the development of the legislative framework.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“There have been encouraging developments in the economic sector. With regard to security, my delegation is pleased that the overall situation remained calm and that in many areas and districts the Timorese State, in particular the national police, is reassuming its prerogatives and its State functions of maintaining public order. We further note the continuing coordination and cooperation between the international security forces and Timorese forces. Indeed, the civilian police component of UNMIT has continued its efforts to strengthen the capacity of the Timorese police and to foster institutional development through logistical support, targeted training, administrative skills development, ongoing inquiries into cases of sexual violence, combating human trafficking and through community policing. We can only welcome this.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank the Ms. Ameerah Haq, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, for her detailed presentation on the report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/32) on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). I would like to take this opportunity to recognize His Excellency Mr. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Timor-Leste, and thank him for his important statement. In my statement, I will focus mainly on the progress made in the construction process in Timor- Leste, the remaining challenges and the outlook for the future. With regard to progress, the report under consideration takes stock of, among other things, the advances made in the security and justice sectors.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“Mr. Moungara Moussotsi (Gabon) (spoke in French): My delegation voted in favour of the draft resolution submitted by the non-aligned countries to encourage the two parties to resume direct talks with a view to a lasting peace in the Middle East. We thus invite the State of Israel and Palestine to overcome all differences and to come to an agreement with a view to resuming direct negotiations and to work towards a just and lasting peace, with the ultimate goal of creating a Palestinian State living side by side with Israel within secure and internationally recognized borders.”
2011-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6484 (2011) · source
“In the case of Kosovo, Gabon rejects any unilateral declaration of independence and continues to strongly support respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic Serbia. Finally, we would like to reiterate our appreciation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and the Kosovo Force, which continue to play an important role in the context of implementing resolution 1244 (1999). We also renew our support for the work of all agencies of the United Nations system present on the ground, including UNMIK and its entire staff, whose professionalism we commend.”
2011-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6483 (2011) · source
“My delegation would again like to underscore the importance of the two parties pursuing talks on the issue of missing persons, which continues to undermine efforts at reconciliation among the various communities. However, we welcome the progress already made in that regard. We also welcome the fact that the parties have continued their cooperation on religious and cultural heritage. With regard to the issue of the return of internally displaced persons and refugees, we are concerned about the financial and material difficulties that hinder their reintegration. We would therefore urge the international community to provide consistent assistance in order to encourage the return of those people to their places of origin. I would like to reaffirm that my country promotes dialogue and consultation to settle crises and conflicts.”
2011-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6483 (2011) · source
“In that regard, we welcome UNMIK's readiness to provide the necessary support for those inquiries. Furthermore, we deplore the deteriorating environment in Kosovo, in particular in the north, where UNMIK is subject to hostile and unjustified reporting by some media. We also deplore the fact that illegal construction has helped to stoke tension between the communities. We urge all parties to show restraint and to favour the path of dialogue in stead. On the security front, while the situation remains generally calm, my delegation nevertheless continues to be concerned about the increase in the number of murders and cases of illegal possession of weapons. Organized crime, smuggling and drug trafficking contribute to an unsafe environment and continue to be of concern in Kosovo.”
2011-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6483 (2011) · source