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lines on the record: 249
first: 2003-07-29
most recent: 2015-01-14
sittings or episodes: 18
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“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at I2.20p.m.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“Exclusion in all its forms, poverty, marginality and the lack of education and opportunities are fertile ground for outbreaks of violence. If peacebuilding actions acknowledge that reality and are undertaken in that broader context, the efforts of States and the United Nations system will achieve their goals of peace and development. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the other members of the Security Council.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“In that context, the Secretary-General's Rights Up Front initiative is an important tool for evaluating the way in which peacebuilding processes protect and respect international standards of human rights and humanitarian law. The identification of the factors that gave rise to confrontation is essential to peacebuilding. It is necessary to understand what happened and why in order to restore institutional order, legitimized by inclusive political agreements, and to ensure its viability. Without such analysis, it is difficult to predict the outbreak of a conflict or, once it has begun, to devise and implement long- and medium-term actions that address the root causes and ensure that there is no recurrence.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“We are also convinced of the need for synergy between that review and those of the United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions undertaken by the Secretary-General; the Council's 2015 high-level assessment of progress made in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000); and the global study on the implementation of the said resolution. Experience shows that it is vital to strengthen institution-building processes based on political systems that enjoy civic legitimacy, giving priority to the essential functions of public administration. The establishment of security and rule of law institutions, whose mission is to protect civil society, can promote the implementation of peace agreements, national reconciliation processes and transparent and verifiable elections.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“In that connection, women should be able to participate on an equal footing in all matters related to those processes. Some very positive results have been achieved, and more could be done if a larger share of the Fund's resources were devoted to projects designed to promote the empowerment of women and gender equality. In addition, we believe that the review of the peacebuilding architecture to be conducted this year will provide an opportunity to build on the experience gained, and to considerably improve the capacity of the United Nations system to support those processes and make progress in conflict prevention.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“The commitment of the World Bank and other regional and subregional financial institutions should be enhanced and coordinated, as should the actions of participating States. That support should be viewed not as complementary to the national economy, but as a contribution to the peacebuilding process. Accordingly, my country, Chile, contributes annually to the Peacebuilding Fund; in 2014, we contributed the modest sum of $300,000 to the fight against Ebola, an epidemic that has affected post-conflict countries in political transition. It is noteworthy that the report recognizes the essential role played by women in peacebuilding processes, especially since it is girls and women who are primarily affected by armed conflicts.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“Therefore the role of the Commission is as important today as it was a decade ago. Its core mission is to ensure that conflict-affected countries achieve lasting peace and do relapse into a spiral of violence and confrontation. We appreciate its work done and acknowledge its political nature, which requires leadership, the multidimensional support of the international community, and a favourable regional environment. National ownership, we believe, is crucial for the acceptance and viability of post-conflict processes and the commitment of national players to its successful outcome in the long-term. That task requires sustained financial, technical and political support.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“Since the Commission's establishment in 2005, as can be seen from the reports, we have learned to manage conflicts better and made progress developing criteria and arrangements to make the work of the United Nations system more efficient. Cases such as that of Sierra Leone, which is categorized as a post-conflict country, show that through the coordinated work of national, political, economic and social players, supported by the United Nations system and regional and subregional bodies, the foundations for lasting peace and development can be laid. Despite those efforts, conflict still arises, sometimes with alarming frequency, intensity and diversity of players, because its causes - in particular, in our view, exclusion and inequality - not only endure, but have intensified in many communities.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“At the outset, I thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Eliasson - who has been a great friend of mine for quite some time now, since the Peacebuilding Commission was established - for introducing the report of the Secretary-General on peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflict (S/2014/694). I also thank the Permanent Representative of Brazil, Ambassador Antonio Patriota, in his capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, who led the preparatory process for the review of the peacebuilding architecture that will be carried out this year. When the first report (S/2009/304) was submitted in 2009, as Ambassador Patriota rightly pointed out, I was Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“"The Security Council notes that the Peacebuilding Commission's advisory role to the Council is particularly appreciated in view of its contribution to the implementation of the Council's mandates on the ground in countries on its agenda. "The Security Council requests the Secretary- General to brief the Council by December 2015 and to submit a report to the Council no later than December 2016 on further United Nations peacebuilding efforts in the aftermath of conflict, including progress towards increasing the participation of women in peacebuilding, taking into consideration the views of the Peacebuilding Commission." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2015/2. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Chile.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“The Council calls upon the Commission to make further efforts in promoting improved coherence and alignment of partners' policies around national peacebuilding strategies and priorities, and ensuring regional and international support and effective responses through engagement and establishing partnerships with international financial institutions, neighbouring countries and regional and subregional organizations. The Security Council underscores the importance of the regional aspect of peacebuilding and the need for engaging and collaborating with regional actors in policy-related and country-specific issues in the advice provided by the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“"The Security Council recognizes the continuing need to increase women's participation and the consideration of gender-related issues in all discussions pertinent to the prevention and resolution of armed conflict, the maintenance of peace and security, and post-conflict peacebuilding. "The Security Council recalls its resolution 1645 (2005) and acknowledges the important role of the Peacebuilding Commission in the peacebuilding architecture and stresses its willingness to strengthen its links with the Peacebuilding Commission by, inter alia, making greater use of its advisory role.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“The Security Council expresses its determination to continue to take into consideration the underlying causes of relapse into conflict. "The Security Council looks forward to the outcome of the 2015 review of the peacebuilding architecture and to the consideration of its recommendations in order to improve the peacebuilding capacity of the United Nations system, inter alia, by strengthening the performance and impact of the peacebuilding architecture with a view to realizing its full potential in line with the agreed terms of reference. "The Security Council underlines the need for the review of the peacebuilding architecture to be undertaken in conjunction and synergy with the upcoming Secretary General's review of peace operations.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“The Security Council recognizes that the gaps in the provision of rapid and sustained financial support continue to hamper peacebuilding efforts. The Security Council welcomes the role played by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund in filling these gaps and urges Member States to contribute to the Fund and other relevant multi-donor trust funds that support countries emerging from conflict in order to replenish them. "The Security Council recognizes the recent successes in collective peacebuilding efforts of the United Nations and the wider international community and also acknowledges the setbacks and the challenges that the United Nations system, including the Council and the wider international community, have faced in preventing or reducing the risks of relapse into conflict.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“"The Security Council emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in advancing national peacebuilding processes and objectives in order to ensure that the needs of all segments of society are taken into account. "The Security Council reaffirms that national ownership and leadership are key to establishing sustainable peace and reaffirms also the primary responsibility of national authorities in identifying their priorities and strategies for post-conflict peacebuilding. "The Security Council underscores that peacebuilding, in particular institution-building, the extension of State authority and the re-establishment of core public administration functions, requires sustained international and national attention and financial and technical support in order to effectively build and sustain peace in countries emerging from conflict.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“"The Security Council recognizes that peacebuilding is an important element of the United Nations efforts in countries emerging from conflict, and reaffirms that sustainable peace and security requires an integrated sustained approach based on coherence among political, security and developmental approaches, which are essential for effectively improving respect for human rights, advancing gender equality, strengthening the rule of law and advancing economic development in countries emerging from conflict, recognizing the specific needs and situation of the country concerned. "The Security Council underlines that the primary responsibility for successful peacebuilding lies with national Governments and relevant local actors, including civil society, in countries emerging from conflict.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“I thank Ambassador Patriota for the important information he has given us. Following consultations among the members of the Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf: "The Security Council recalls its resolutions and the statements of its President on post-conflict peacebuilding, in particular S/PRST/2009/23, S/PRST/2010/20, S/PRST/2011/2, S/PRST/2011/4 and S/PRST/2012/29, and reaffirms the critical importance of peacebuilding as the foundation for sustainable peace and development in the aftermath of conflict. "The Security Council takes note with appreciation of the Secretary-General's report on peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflict (S/2014/694) and the country-specific evidence of impacts and lessons learned it contains.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“I thank the Deputy Secretary-General for his statement and for his kind words of friendship. I now give the floor to Mr. Patriota.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, Permanent Representative of Brazil and Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/694, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflict. I wish to warmly welcome my friend the Deputy Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Jan Eliasson, and I now give him the floor.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“The recent hurricanes and their devastating consequences for the population, together with the food and economic crises, make it more urgent to continue to work towards the goal that brings us together today: achieving a lasting peace in Haiti with full respect for and the promotion of human rights, strengthening of the rule of law and democracy and real progress in terms of development and dignity for its population. Finally, my country remains committed to Haiti and, alongside the United Nations, will persevere in the pursuit of all these humanitarian objectives in that brotherly Caribbean country.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Those countries account for nearly 60 per cent of the Blue Helmets in MINUSTAH and, under such initiatives as the "2 x 9 Mechanism" and the recently established Working Group for the Latin American coordination and cooperation with the Haitian National Police, are seeking to formulate coherent and sustainable strategies to optimize the contributions of our troops and police, both within MINUSTAH and in training and cooperation programmes with the Haitian National Police. To cite just one statistic, this year our country will train more than 70 Haitian National Police officers in Chile at the Carabineros Police Sciences Academy. The programme will continue for the next few years. I conclude with an appeal that we not forget Haiti.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Chile, given its position as a country with a bilateral cooperation policy with Haiti in such areas as education and the promotion of kindergartens, will participate and contribute, within its capacity, to the success of that conference so as to ensure the due implementation of development programmes for the Caribbean nation under the key principle of national ownership. Concurrently, it is urgent to further foster private investment, which helps to create employment and an environment favourable to foreign and national investment. Allow me to underscore not only the historic commitment of my country but also the efforts of a large number of Latin American countries.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The inextricable linkage between security and development is fundamental to understanding the current situation in Haiti. Therefore, we believe that appropriate coordination between all stakeholders involved in building peace in Haiti, as established in resolution 1840 (2008), must include efforts to improve the socio- economic indicators for Haitians. Without that, the achievements of the past five years in Haiti could rapidly disappear. The next donor conference for Haiti, to take place in Washington, DC, on 14 April, is a positive sign.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In that regard, we value the upcoming elections of 19 April and hope that they take place in the most normal possible conditions. While recognizing the improved security conditions in Haiti, such as the decrease in the number of kidnappings, we are also encouraged to note the progress made on four of the five benchmarks established by the Secretary-General: political dialogue and elections; extension of State authority, including border management; strengthening of security; and the rule of law and human rights. Likewise, enhanced patrolling of maritime and land borders should continue with increased international assistance in order to mitigate the potential destabilizing effect of drug trafficking. In particular, we would like to express our profound concern over the stagnation of Haiti's socio-economic development and food security.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Since the beginning of the Haitian crisis in February 2004, my country has joined the efforts of the international community to avert a civil war and to contribute to the reconstruction process of that Caribbean nation. To that end, we participated in the Multinational Interim Force in Haiti in the first phase and, since then, we have maintained an active presence in MINUSTAH throughout its five years of existence. We welcome the resolute measures taken by President Rene Preval to consolidate democracy in his country and to strengthen the rule of law and respect for human rights. We believe that full stabilization should go hand in hand with an inclusive democratic process in which everyone feels engaged in the reconstruction and eventual prosperity of their nation.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Sir, for giving me the floor as a representative of a Member State, especially given that some representatives of the United Nations agencies wanted to take the floor before us. I would like to thank you in particular for convening this meeting on the situation in Haiti, the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) (S/2009/129) and the recent visit by a Security Council delegation headed by Ambassador Urbina of Costa Rica. While endorsing the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Uruguay on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti, at the outset I would also like to reiterate Chile's commitment to the stabilization process in Haiti.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Chile would like to see the establishment of global and regional norms and agreements prohibiting transfers of weapons and ammunition that cause or spread armed conflicts or that worsen existing ones. Adequate international control, based on an integrated and broad strategy that responds to the challenges posed by the excessive circulation of small arms and light weapons and their illicit trafficking, would undoubtedly contribute to the prevention of threats to international peace and security, to respect for the norms of international humanitarian law and, finally, to the enjoyment of human rights.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Commission can play an important role by creating the necessary synergies among United Nations organs so that the countries under consideration in its country-specific configurations can consider including the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, adopted by the Assembly, as well as the related international instruments, as effective tools for peacebuilding in societies emerging from conflict. The conclusions reached by the Secretary- General in his report on small arms (S/2008/258) are appropriate for the existing international situation and challenge us to continue the efforts to reduce the worldwide circulation of these weapons and to control their illicit trafficking.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“If embargoes are to have real impact, the Council must carry out effective monitoring together with the affected State, respecting its national capacities and helping it to develop that capacity if the State does not possess it or has lost it as a result of the conflict. There must also be effective exchange of information among the various actors participating in the control regime, including national authorities and peacekeeping missions as well as international and regional organizations. The Peacebuilding Commission has an important function in this area.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We are prepared to participate in the third Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action, to be held in New York in July, and in the activities that will be carried out in our region to prepare for that event, such as the preparatory meeting for Latin America and the Caribbean, to be held in Bogota, Colombia, on 17 and 18 June. My country agrees that the problems related to small arms and light weapons as a source of conflict should be addressed in the Security Council, which is the organ that has responsibility for the arms embargoes and sanctions that it applies to achieve the stabilization of regions in post-conflict situations.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In addition, we look forward with interest to the commencement of negotiations on instruments for tracing illicit small arms, as suggested in the Programme of Action. We believe that to be highly important. It is also important that States adopt the Programme and that they be able to incorporate into their national legislation all the aspects it covers, in keeping with their national capacities. The international assistance and cooperation provided to States can be an important incentive in the implementation of this and other international instruments.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“States are the actors that bear the primary responsibility for providing security to populations, which they must do in compliance with the rule of law. In accordance with the guiding principles of human security, Chile assigns to the State the role of protecting fundamental freedoms, which are the essence of life. My delegation agrees with and supports the agreements and resolutions adopted by the General Assembly with regard to conventional weapons, particularly those related to the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. My country attaches particular importance to the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, which provides a good basis for States to incorporate some of its provisions into their national norms.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Firstly, Mr. President, we would like to thank you for holding this debate on small arms and light weapons. It is a matter of extreme importance for Latin America, as was just said by my colleague from Ecuador. Small arms and light weapons do not themselves cause the conflicts in which they are used, but the ease with which they are obtained and their excessive accumulation tend to worsen those conflicts. Their use claims large numbers of victims, prolongs conflicts and increases the feeling of insecurity among the populations suffering from this scourge. Because they are easy to transport and conceal, they are difficult to control. 7 Chile has been concerned with controlling small arms and light weapons as well as their ammunition, explosives and related elements.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We also feel that we must pursue the efforts already begun to identify offers of and requirements for technical assistance. I will conclude by mentioning the positive work of the three Committees and the fact that success depends on the level of cooperation of Member States and on the level of compliance with sanctions and mandates established by the Security Council. While this is a certainly lengthy struggle, through collective action and cooperation we can make progress and defeat terrorism.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“We believe the Council's decision to make obligatory national controls to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction has been particularly important. This Committee has responded to the demands of its mandate. Its nature is complex and sensitive, because it is making progress in a rather new area, but we congratulate the Chairman on both the number of reports received and the exhaustive review carried out. We also believe the Committee's communications to States, including my own, requesting further clarification are constructive. The initiative to build a legal database could provide a very useful source of information for the work of the experts. Finally, initiatives such as the seminar in Buenos Aires in September on progress in implementing resolution 1540 (2004) are activities we must continue.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“I was often witness to that need for cooperation. This Committee has also been an example to be imitated by others in using and incorporating international, regional and subregional organizations, contributing in this way to a comprehensive understanding of the struggle against terrorism. With regard to difficulties, referred to in some statements this morning, arising from a lack of compliance on the part of States, I believe it advisable to underscore the fact that we should have selective and targeted reports in order to ensure greater effectiveness and to avoid creating fatigue among States as a result of excessive demands for reports. I wish to congratulate Ambassador Motoc for his active leadership of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004).”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“I would also like to underline the excellent leadership of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) by Ambassador Ellen Margrethe Loj and note the efforts made to complete the Committee's revitalization process, in particular by making the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) fully operational. We also appreciate the work carried out by Ambassador Javier Ruperez in that regard. The great amount of work accomplished by the Committee is clear to all, as is the valuable new methodology being used to identify and tackle the problems that States face in implementing resolution 1373 (2001), improve the capacities of those States and increase the number of States having acceded to and ratified international conventions. We believe that the work of the CTC in the area of technical assistance to States is also very important.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“Similarly, we believe it important to appeal to States to recall international codes and norms to combat the financing of terrorism, in particular those of regional and institutional financial organizations such as the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering. We consider it a positive step that individuals and entities have been added to the Consolidated List and that one individual has recently been removed from the List. Of course, we must take measures to increase the number of individuals and entities on the Consolidated List, but I must also affirm the need to improve the procedure of due process without diminishing that instrument's effectiveness.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“And I am pleased to note the tenth preambular paragraph of that resolution, concerning cooperation with Interpol - which I had the honour of initiating during my chairmanship. That cooperation will provide the Committee with better tools to fulfil its mandate, in particular through the use of the Interpol database of lost and stolen passports. Visits to States by the Chairman and the Committee are a productive way to continue keeping abreast of the situation on the ground, increase dialogue, clarify doubts and establish ties of trust with States. I am pleased to see that at least four meetings have been held with Member States this year. The dialogue process can clearly be improved through the participation of a growing number of countries.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“I would like to refer briefly to the Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee. First, I congratulate Ambassador Mayoral and his team on their outstanding work. We believe that one of the most important elements in recent months was the adoption of resolution 1617 (2005), which added new elements to the Committee's already demanding mandate and which extended the sanctions regime for a further 17 months. Paragraph 2 of the resolution specifies with greater clarity the criteria for deciding what constitutes association with Al-Qaida. We consider the checklist contained in annex II of the resolution, which States should use to report to the Committee by 1 March 2006, to be another highly valuable element that will improve the quality of the Consolidated List.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“We therefore feel that promoting initiatives for greater dissemination, collaboration and State visits must contribute to a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism. As stated by our heads of State or Government in the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/ 1), the General Assembly should develop those elements and formulate a strategy to promote comprehensive, coordinated and consistent responses at all levels to counter terrorism, taking into account the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism. I would also like to highlight the Security Council's adoption of resolution 1624 (2005) in September, concerning the prevention of the incitement of terrorist acts. The adoption of that resolution sends a strong signal in the fight against terrorism.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“I once again express my gratitude for the initiative of jointly introducing the reports of the 1267 Committee, the 1373 Committee and the 1540 Committee. I am grateful for the valuable information on the efforts the Committees are conducting. These joint briefings are a positive sign of coordination and complementarity. We believe that these open meetings of the Security Council contribute to a better understanding of the work of the Committees and create an atmosphere of greater participation, transparency and openness to the perspectives and comments of the broader United Nations membership. I should mention that on the issue of terrorism, there is still a gap that has to be bridged between the work carried out by Security Council on the one hand, and that of the General Assembly on the other.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Just over a month ago, our heads of State or Government stated that one of the fundamental pillars of United Nations reform is security, specifically, terrorism, which is one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, as we saw this morning with the terrorist attack that took place in Israel and from the attack in Bali just a few weeks ago. Such events signal that we are facing a concrete, long-term threat. Given the nature of that threat, no State can protect its national security on its own. Stopping terrorism requires international cooperation in the areas of security, intelligence, operations and justice. In other words, we must make resolute progress in the multilateral arena. In that context, the work of the Committees in combating terrorism is fundamental.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“Once the emergency phase is over, it is sometimes difficult to rely on the resources pledged by the international community to implement ongoing projects; such a situation can ultimately undermine the timely and successful outcome of those projects. It is precisely because we are convinced about the tremendous importance of post-conflict peacebuilding missions that we believe that we must continue to do all we can to improve them, starting with the planning, deployment and execution phases. Each success helps lay the foundations for the political, economic and social development of peoples, for the establishment of the rule of law and for respect for human rights; this paves the road for long-desired peace and stability in countries and regions previously torn by violence.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Thus, from its inception, a mission must factor regional synergies into the peacebuilding process. In this context, we should bear in mind the increasingly important complementary contribution that various regional organizations can make in ensuring stable solutions. Along with those elements, it is essential to be able to rely on sufficient financial and human resources to carry out the peace missions mandated by the Security Council. Those resources are all the more necessary in the first phases of a mission, when there is especially urgent need among the population. That initial encounter will determine the level of trust between the members of the peace mission and the population as regards the task ahead.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187Resumption1 (2005) · source
“In addition, the initiative to create within the Secretariat a Rule of Law Assistance Unit to cooperate with national initiatives to restore the rule of law in societies that have been or are still in conflict is a very positive one that will make it possible to enhance our approach to issues of the rule of law and reconciliation in the post-conflict phase. We also believe that involving local people in the elaboration and implementation of post-conflict strategies at an early stage is decisive in making such strategies more acceptable, viable and sustainable. That not only achieves the vital goal of involving the beneficiaries themselves in the process, but also optimizes its implementation, since this depends on local experience and knowledge. We also believe that we must keep in mind the regional context of a conflict.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Its task is a complex one, ranging from creating or strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring full respect for human rights to the modernization of legislation, the consolidation of political parties, the reform of the judicial and penal systems and, last but not least, the restructuring and professionalization of the national police. Such situations can be found elsewhere, too. Although I do not intend to speak at length on the Secretary-General's recommendations in the context of the United Nations reform process, we must point to the desirability of creating a Peacebuilding Commission designed to help countries go beyond the transitional phase between armed conflict and the restoration of national institutions and to help them overcome the trauma of conflict.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Once a conflict is over, it is vital that the international community, while helping to create political stability and a safe environment, provide a level of resources that makes it possible to tackle the most urgent needs of the population and help transitional Governments to prepare quick-impact strategies and develop medium- and long-term development programmes and projects. We believe that the Economic and Social Council, through its ad hoc advisory groups, can make a substantial long-term contribution to that effort. The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) provides a clear example of such a situation. The United Nations operation in Haiti is clearly a fourth-generation peace mission, whose goal is not merely the suppression of violence.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187Resumption1 (2005) · source
“In the context of that holistic view of a peacebuilding mission, it is of fundamental importance that we seek inclusive political processes, involving all sectors of society that are prepared to renounce violence, so as to achieve a social contract that makes it possible to generate a sustainable climate of peace and security. To that end, it is essential to ensure the creation of a wide-ranging national dialogue that brings together all the relevant political forces. Often, the root causes of conflict are poverty, hunger and underdevelopment. Thus, security and development are essential components that are mutually reinforcing.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Peacebuilding demands, first of all, that we take a multidimensional approach to the search for a solution to the causes of conflict, generating minimum security conditions while making it possible to restore law and order and to lay the foundations for political, social and economic rehabilitation. That is why we believe it essential that peace missions should have a comprehensive, multidimensional, long-term mandate that provides them with the tools and resources they need to assist transitional Governments in the task of institutional and economic reconstruction of States emerging from conflict.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187Resumption1 (2005) · source