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“Over the coming months, the Committee will continue to fulfil the mandates conferred by the Security Council, including through the preparation of a special meeting on the issue of kidnapping for ransom, in accordance with resolution 2133 (2014); continued Committee visits to Member States and stocktaking of their implementation efforts; and further interaction with civil society, the private sector and academic institutions. The Committee and CTED will also continue to arrange open briefings on regional and thematic counter-terrorism issues for the wider United Nations membership, with a view to further enhancing transparency and strengthening cooperation in the fight against terrorism.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“This multi-year initiative will address the challenges involved in effectively investigating and prosecuting terrorism cases while respecting human rights and the rule of law. The Committee and CTED continued to pay close attention to relevant human rights and rule-of-law issues, consistent with the Committee's policy guidance in that area. Human rights issues arise in virtually all areas of counter-terrorism, and the Committee and CTED remain committed to promoting the principle that all counter-terrorism measures must comply with Member States' obligations under international law, including international human rights law, as a matter of both legal obligation and effectiveness of the implementation of such measures.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“The participants tested strategic assumptions and compared legal and operational tools to address that phenomenon, which remains little documented and ill defined. Even though the terrorist threat has become more diffuse, a strong and fair criminal justice system remains central to a comprehensive counter-terrorism approach. CTED continues to engage with Member States on ways to develop tailored and more effective judicial responses to emerging trends. As part of the Committee's efforts to support States' efforts to bring terrorists to justice, CTED and UNODC have launched a joint global initiative to strengthen the capacities of national investigative, prosecutorial and judicial authorities.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“In that regard, this month CTED facilitated the organization in Kenya of a national workshop on the effective implementation of resolution 1624 (2005). CTED also continued to gather examples of good practices related both to legislation and other aspects of counter-incitement measures, such as educational programmes promoting peace, dialogue and understanding among civilizations. In December 2013, senior prosecutors from around the world gathered in Tunis to discuss the growing phenomenon of individual radicalization, which results in terrorists acting alone or in small cells. That event, facilitated by CTED, was also attended by leading academics and representatives of international and regional organizations.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“That process has been reinforced in the Committee's dialogue with Member States, many of which have emphasized the need for the delivery of capacity-building that addresses both counter-terrorism measures and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The Committee and CTED continue to promote the effective implementation of resolution 1624 (2005), which focuses on the threats posed by terrorist incitement and the need to take effective countermeasures, which may include legal sanctions, as well as increased emphasis on dialogue and understanding. Measures taken by Member States to counter incitement and violent extremism have been intensively discussed during the country visits and in other settings.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“In January and April, two regional workshops were held to draft the strategy's border control and law enforcement-related elements. Another example of regional engagement is CTED's continued participation in the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel and its implementation, working closely with other United Nations offices at Headquarters and on the ground, including the Office of the Special Envoy for the Sahel. The joint statement indicated heretofore how close collaboration of the Counter-Terrorism Committee with the 1267 and 1540 Committees, as well of CTED with the respective expert groups, continued to serve as a platform for raising awareness, encouraging implementation of related mandates and joint technical assistance projects, where appropriate.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“Continuing the practice of convening regular regional and thematic meetings and workshops helps to create an environment that best serves the interests of potential recipient States, as well as the community of donors and technical assistance providers and to strengthen the coordination of activities and the identification of national and regional priorities. Member States and regional and subregional organizations may also request CTED to advise them on formulating national and regional counter-terrorism strategies. In that regard, CTED, acting in cooperation with the CTITF and relevant regional organizations, continued to assist Member States in Central Africa in their development of a regional integrated strategy on counter-terrorism and the non-proliferation of small arms and light weapons.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“Effective delivery of technical assistance and training often requires a sustained regional dialogue conducted over a number of years. That model has been successfully tested in South Asia, where it has resulted in the development of a platform that generates specific independent spin-off capacity-building deliverables developed through dialogue and delivered by donors and providers. In April, for example, CTED convened the eighth regional workshop for judges, prosecutors and police officers in South Asia, which examined the work of training academies in the region.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“The Committee approved a list of comprehensive, focused and follow- up visits to 40 Member States - in addition to 15 previously approved visits - for the period running from 2014 to 2017. The assessment process also includes in-depth and tailored regional dialogue with counter-terrorism practitioners conducted in focus group environments and aimed at achieving a more complete understanding of their working level needs, while also encouraging practical approaches to capacity-building and promoting regional cooperation. In that regard, for example, CTED launched in May the first annual meeting of professional networks of border police, customs and intelligence agencies to strengthen border control cooperation in the fight against terrorism in the Sahel and the Maghreb.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“It has also continued to submit special reports on specific themes, events or situations that may have implications for capacity- building initiatives around the world. In addition, the Chair of the Committee, with the assistance of CTED, held an open briefing in April - with the participation of the Secretary- General of INTERPOL, the Secretary-General of the International Civil Aviation Organization and the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) - on preventing the misuse by terrorists of travel documents and on terrorism prevention activities. The CTED's country assessment visits conducted on the Committee's behalf continued to serve as a platform for direct interaction with Member States and as the foundation for facilitating the delivery of capacity-building assistance.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“The new tools - namely, the overview of implementation assessment and the detailed implementation survey - were designed to provide a more detailed assessment of national, regional and global challenges, shortfalls and good practices, as well as to help ensure more targeted and effective counter- terrorism capacity-building. Thus far, the Committee has assessed the implementation efforts of 27 Member States using the new assessment tools. In order to help the Committee provide ongoing policy guidance on capacity-building, CTED has continued to provide regular updates on progress on Member States' implementation efforts in specific regions, as well as on specific terrorism-related issues, trends and developments.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“In that context, I would like to address some ofthe key aspects pertaining to the realization of that overarching goal. National and regional assessments and follow- up, including efforts to ensure that Member States are provided with timely and appropriate capacity- building assistance, continue to be the central focus of the work of the Committee and CTED. That work has been strengthened over recent months by the introduction of new assessment tools and an increased focus on regional engagement and targeted follow-up country visits.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“The Committees and their expert groups will continue to explore ways to further strengthen their coordination and cooperation while maintaining respect for the mandates of their respective Committees and the independence of the respective expert groups. That concludes my joint statement to the Security Council. Allow me now to turn to a statement that I would like to make on behalf of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and to give an overview of developments in the work of the Committee and its Executive Directorate. As members of the Council are all aware, resolution 2129 (2013) renewed CTED's mandate until 31 December 2017 and provided policy direction for the work of the Committee and CTED to assist Member States to achieve full implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005).”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“The expert groups also continued to coordinate among themselves during participation in the work of other entities and forums dealing with counter- terrorism, such as the United Nations Counter- Terrorism Centre, regarding design, facilitation and pursuit oftechnical assistance programmes and projects on a thematic and regional basis; the Financial Action Task Force, regarding the implementation of counter- terrorist financing measures, including Security Council sanctions; and the Global Counterterrorism Forum, on areas within their respective mandates. The work of the three Committees and their expert groups has been intensified, but continues to present opportunities for further synergies and for strengthening the delivery of results.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“The expert groups continued to work closely with one another within the framework of the Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF), notably its various thematic working groups, and contributed to the preparation of the fourth review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. In addition, members of the 1267 Monitoring Team and CTED were actively involved in the launch of the CTITF global experts meeting on capacity-building for terrorist designations and asset-freezing, held this month.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“Another step forward in regional engagement was marked by the establishment, pursuant to resolution 2129 (2013), of a shared focal point for the Caribbean region to work on issues relevant to the three Committees and their respective groups of experts. It is hosted by the Caribbean Community and funded by the Government of Australia and deals with requests from Member States of the region to facilitate the delivery of integrated technical assistance that addresses both counter-terrorism measures and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The initiative may also be considered a pilot project that may lead, where appropriate, to the shared use of focal points in other regions.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“Where appropriate, the three groups consulted one another when planning country visits and other missions in order to facilitate the participation of their respective experts and to ensure a consistent and coherent approach. A noteworthy example of such cooperation is this week's comprehensive assessment visit to Mongolia, conducted by CTED on behalf of the 1373 Committee, and joined by the 1540 Committee Group of Experts and the 1267 Monitoring Team. As regards broader regional perspectives, members of the 1267 Monitoring Team also participated in CTED-facilitated workshops in South-East Asia and South Asia in December and in West Africa in April, and both expert groups jointly facilitated a workshop for States members of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money-Laundering Group in April.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“In addition, the members of the expert groups participated in training sessions, such as on the relationship between the Internet and communication technologies and terrorism, organized by CTED in December 2013. The Committees also continued to extend invitations to each other and their expert groups when arranging thematic briefings and presentations, including those by visiting officials from international and regional organizations. One such briefing, which included the participation of the Secretary-General of the World Customs Organization, was organized by the 1540 Committee in February. Earlier this month, the 1267 Monitoring Team and CTED made a joint presentation to the 1373 Committee members on kidnapping for ransom. All three expert groups continued to coordinate their outreach activities and country visits on a regular basis.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“The three Committees and their respective expert groups continued the practice of sharing relevant information and of meeting, where appropriate, in order to discuss common issues, coordinate actions and exchange information on particular issues. For instance, the 1540 Committee's Group of Experts and the 1267 Committee's Monitoring Team held regular informal exchanges concerning new challenges, such as the implications of scientific and technological developments in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons in relation to non-State actors, including terrorists. The 1540 Committee's Group of Experts and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) shared experiences on compiling effective implementation practices in accordance with their respective mandates.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“On behalf of the Chairs of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning Counter-Terrorism; the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), on the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; and the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, 1 have the honour to brief the Council on the continuing cooperation among the three Committees and their respective expert groups. I would like to address three key areas of such cooperation: information sharing and joint meetings, outreach activities and country visits, and participation in a broader counter-terrorism framework.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“In the context of progress in implementing the Belgrade-Pristina Agreement, my delegation, like others whose representatives have spoken before me, remains open to reviewing the current UNMIK debate cycle with a view to reducing its frequency, as well as considering a reduction of the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Kosovo in accordance with the development of facts on the ground.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“We call on the respective authorities to thoroughly investigate all such criminal acts and to bring their perpetrators to justice. The implementation of the April Agreement aims at building inclusive societies and bridges between people. Tackling the legacies of the past and ensuring transitional and transnational justice for all the victims, including minority refugees and displaced persons, remains a cornerstone of peaceful cohabitation within the State and among the countries.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“Lithuania welcomes the decision of the Kosovo Assembly on the creation of a special court to follow-up on cases investigated by the Special Investigative Task Force on war crimes, as well as the invitation to extend the EULEX mandate for another two years. Much remains to be done, however. The escape of the three high-profile war crimes suspects is a cause for concern. We call on the Kosovo authorities to ensure due process in war crimes investigations and to bring all perpetrators to justice. The situation in the north remains complex. Security gaps affect institutions, international actors and the daily life of local communities. A recent attack on 25 April against EULEX police reminded us of the 19 September 2013 attack, when a Lithuanian customs officer was killed.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“We support the role of European Union Election Observation Mission and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in providing assistance to local authorities in conducting the elections in accordance with international standards. At the moment, the Kosovo Force and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) continue to contribute to the maintenance of peace and stability on the ground, while EULEX plays a key role in the consolidation of the rule of law. It is in Kosovo's legitimate interest to develop its own capabilities to ensure rule of law and security within its territory. That goal is fully achievable.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“Vueie, that the continuation of the Brussels-based dialogue is a priority for his Government and is in the best interests of the Serbs in Kosovo. We hope that after the results of the parliamentary elections in Kosovo on 8 June, tangible steps towards normalization of relations with Serbia will continue as well. The progress achieved so far must be sustained and further advanced. We trust that a fair and democratic conduct of the parliamentary elections in Kosovo will further strengthen the functioning of democracy there and will increase confidence in State institutions. The elections in Kosovo will be followed closely by the international community.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“That is a reflection of Kosovo's commitment to continuing comprehensive reforms on its European path. Today, I would like to touch upon three elements - implementation of the Belgrade-Pristina First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations, elections and the extension of the mandate of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX). During the reporting period, Belgrade and Pristina maintained active engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue, even though the pace was somewhat reduced due to the electoral cycles in both Serbia and Kosovo. The continued commitment and political will of the leaders to proceed with the dialogue and implementation of the Agreement is commendable and encouraging. We welcome the statement made by the head of the new Government of Serbia, Mr.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“I would like to start by thanking Mr. Farid Zarif, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing. I would also like to thank His Excellency Mr. Tomislav Nikolic', President of Serbia, and Her Excellency Ms. Atifete Jahjaga, President of Kosovo, for their statements. Let me first of all express Lithuania's condolences to and solidarity with all those in Serbia affected by the worst flooding in the region in over a century. Lithuania, together with other international partners, stands ready to offer assistance and support to the flood victims. I would like to note Kosovo's constructive approach in the negotiations for a Stabilization and Association Agreement with the European Union (EU), which were formally completed on 6 May.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“All sides think they can win the battle by force, which means even more civilian deaths and even more destruction. The long-suffering people of Syria deserve better. As a permanent international court with a mandate to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity when national authorities are unable or unwilling to do so, the ICC was created to address exactly the type of situation that exists in Syria today. Although the Court's work can be only one piece of the larger justice and accountability effort needed in that war-ravaged country, Syria's referral could have been a crucial first step in the right direction. By today's veto, that first crucial step towards justice and accountability was callously denied. Today's veto is a stand on the wrong side ofjustice and accountability - a stand on the wrong side of humanity.”
2014-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7180 (2014) · source
“To countless victims in Syria, they are the gruesome facts of their daily lives. More recently, many of us witnessed another testimony to the atrocities committed by the Syrian regime, resulting from the indiscriminate use of barrel bombs - again, images too shocking to bear, yet gruesome facts of daily life for the people of Syria. Yet none of that seems to have moved those who once again chose to veto a Council resolution on Syria, and who by doing so chose to protect the victimizers, not the victims, and opened even wider the floodgates of bloodshed and impunity. The Syrian regime had ample opportunities to first prevent and then stop the bloodshed. It never sought to do so. A referral to the ICC would not and could not have impeded any process towards peace and reconciliation, because no such process was taking place.”
2014-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7180 (2014) · source
“Barbaric crimes are being committed on a massive scale - crimes that should have no place in the twenty-first century. Terrorism is on the rise. Starvation is used as a weapon of war. Humanitarian access is denied humanitarian aid manipulated to force surrender. The level of physical destruction and devastation is beyond description. A generation of Syria's children - 5.7 million, according to UNICEF - are growing up robbed of a childhood, education, home and consequently of their future. They represent a huge lost generation. Last month, during an Arria Formula meeting, many of us were shocked into silence by the images contained in the Caesar report (S/2014/244, annex) of thousands of emaciated bodies bearing multiple signs of horrific torture. To us, shocking as they were, these were just images.”
2014-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7180 (2014) · source
“I think we all knew what the outcome of today's voting would be, and yet it is profoundly disappointing and disturbing to see a fourth veto on the situation in Syria, this time on the referral of the Syrian conflict to the International Criminal Court (ICC). We thank France for creating draft resolution S/2014/348, which was sponsored by 65 States, including my own. With more than 160,000 lives lost, 2.7 million refugees and close to 6.5 million displaced persons, this veto is what it is - an endorsement of impunity. It is a license for all perpetrators of human rights violations, mass atrocities, crimes against humanity and war crimes, in Syria and elsewhere, to continue those grisly acts at will. Gross violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law continue in Syria on a daily basis.”
2014-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7180 (2014) · source
“Committee members also looked forward to a visit by the Panel to Yemen in the near future and noted that such travel will be critical for gethering first-hand information. An update from the Panel is due to the Security Council no later than 25 June. In accordance with resolution 2140 (2014), this update will be discussed in the Committee before being submitted to the Council. Moreover, the Panel may at any time present relevant information to the Committee. In accordance with sub-paragraph (e) of paragraph 19 of resolution 2140 (2014), and as deemed necessary, I will thereafter report to the Council on this and other Committee discussions and activities.”
2014-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7175 (2014) · source
“All participants who spoke agreed that the dialogue was useful and should continue. It is my intention to maintain an inclusive and participatory approach in steering the Committee. On 5 May, the Committee met in informal consultations with the three members of the Panel of Experts. The experts shared their initial thoughts on how they intended to proceed with the fulfilment of their mandate and the challenges they foresaw. Committee members welcomed the start of the Panel's work and looked forward to receiving its continued, impartial and independent analysis of the situation on the ground. I was pleased to learn that while the Pnael was in New York, it would be meeting with a wide range of actors and stakeholders, including representatives of Yemen and the member countries of the GCC.”
2014-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7175 (2014) · source
“The first Committee meeting was held on 30 April, specifically to initiate a dialogue among the Committee, Yemen and member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and to discuss implementation of the measures imposed by resolution 2140 (2014). A representative of the GCC also participated. The convening of this meeting, in accordance with sub-paragraph (f) of paragraph 19 of the resolution, shows how important the Committee considers interaction and consultation with Yemen and its regional partners to be. During the meeting, the Permanent Representative of Yemen thanked the GCC member countries for their support for the transition and underlined the importance of taking economic and humanitarian factors into account when addressing his country's challenges.”
2014-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7175 (2014) · source
“The Secretariat is working to identify a replacement as soon as possible, while the other three Panel members are in New York and have begun their work. In a letter dated 4 April addressed to this and other committees, the Chair of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities proposed that a recommendation of its Monitoring Team, pertaining to biometric data on listed individuals, be implemented as standard practice for all committees that have concluded an agreement with INTERPOL for the dissemination of Security Council-INTERPOL Special Notices. In my reply, I informed the Chair of the 1267/1989 Committee of my Committee's intention, in the coming days, to consider adopting the procedures on the issuing of Special Notices and to revert to it thereafter.”
2014-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7175 (2014) · source
“The Panel is also tasked with gathering, examining and analysing information from States, relevant United Nations bodies, regional organizations and other interested parties regarding implementation of the measures set out in resolution 2140 (2014), particularly incidents where the political transition in Yemen is undermined. The Committee had no objection to the slate proposed by the Under-Secretary-General, and the experts were appointed to the Panel by the Secretary- General on 16 April. Since that time, however, one has withdrawn from the Panel, citing pre-existing academic and professional commitments that would prevent him from participating fully in the operational work plan envisaged for the Panel.”
2014-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7175 (2014) · source
“Ours were adopted on 4 April, after which they were announced to all Member States through a note verbale and a press release. On the same day, the Committee received a letter from the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs proposing the names of four individuals to serve on the Panel of Experts established by resolution 2140 (2014). As Council members will recall, one of the Panel's tasks is assisting the Committee in carrying out its mandate, including by providing, at any time, information relevant to the potential designation of individuals and entities as subject to the travel ban and/or the assets freeze.”
2014-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7175 (2014) · source
“These measures consist of the freezing of assets owned or controlled by individuals or entities designated by the Committee, or by individuals or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or by entities owned or controlled by them, and a travel ban on individuals designated by the Committee. On 25 March, I was elected Chair ofthe Committee, with the representative of Jordan serving as Vice-Chair. I would like to thank Council members for the trust and confidence they have placed in me and my delegation as leaders of this important subsidiary body of the Security Council. As I said at the first meeting of the Committee, I intend to cooperate very closely and on an ongoing basis with all of its members. The first order of business for any new committee is the adoption of guidelines for conducting its work.”
2014-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7175 (2014) · source
“Council members will recall that, by resolution 2140 (2014), expressing support for a peaceful, inclusive, orderly and Yemeni-led political transition process that would meet the legitimate demands and aspirations of the Yemeni people for peaceful change and meaningful political, economic and social reform, as set out in the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and Implementation Mechanism and the outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference, the Security Council, inter alia, imposed measures on individuals or entities designated by the Committee as engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Yemen.”
2014-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7175 (2014) · source
“I have the honour to report to the Security Council pursuant to paragraph 19 (e) of resolution 2140 (2014) on the work of the Committee since its establishment on 26 February to date. With the agreement of Council members, the report comes later than the 60-day time frame stipulated in resolution 2140 (2014) in order to allow the Committee to inform the Council on the more recent and substantive activities undertaken by the Committee.”
2014-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7175 (2014) · source
“Finally, although the comprehensive review of resolution 1540 (2004) is due in 2016, it is important to start preparations early, in order to ensure an inclusive and productive process. Let me finish by expressing once again our appreciation for the efforts of the Republic of Korea, as Chair of the 1540 Committee, in strengthening the implementation of the resolution and its universal application.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“Overburdening States with numerous and complex reporting obligations will only result in reporting fatigue. It is also important for the Panel of Experts of the 1540 Committee to continue country visits and active participation in non-proliferation related events. Furthermore, the Committee should make further use of possible synergies with other Council bodies dealing with non-proliferation issues. We would encourage closer links between the 1540 Group of Experts, the panels of experts of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1718 (2006) on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and 1737 (2006) on Iran, as well as the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, in particular through making sure that all Council activities on non-proliferation are sufficiently reflected in their outreach.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“Any planned or existing nuclear projects in any State must be implemented via open, transparent and honest consultations with all affected countries and by constructively settling transnational issues and disputes to that effect. Ensuring the continued engagement of all States in implementing the goals of resolution 1540 (2004) should be Council's key objective. Whether through outreach, encouraging the submission and updating of national reports, or through matchmaking between States seeking assistance and States able to provide it, the resolution must continue to be a useful tool for all States. At the same time, it is important to be very clear about what the States are required to produce and how their cooperation contributes to implementing the aims of the resolution.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“Established in April 2012, the Nuclear Security Centre of Excellence in Lithuania is working towards increasing capacities of national and regional experts to counter nuclear smuggling and improve nuclear security culture. Over 400 experts have been trained so far, including through projects for officials from Georgia, Ukraine, Armenia and Moldova. Lithuania is committed to expanding its international cooperation in that field in the years to come. We believe that all would benefit from more cohesion and a communitarian approach to nuclear security. We are fully transparent in meeting all necessary nuclear safety and security requirements. Living in an interconnected world, we want to see more transparency and cooperation among States, especially with neighbours developing nuclear facilities.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“At The Hague, Lithuania joined a statement on promoting full and universal implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), expressing commitment to its full and universal implementation and undertaking to consider a number of measures to that end. We also co-sponsored the initiative on strengthening nuclear security implementation, which is a significant step to ensure continuous improvement of the nuclear security regime worldwide. During the previous Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul, Lithuania also announced its support for two important initiatives - activity and cooperation to counter nuclear smuggling, by Jordan, and nuclear security training and support centres, by the United States.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“Lithuania recognizes the need for a universal and comprehensive reporting under the resolution. We presented our initial report on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in 2004 and we continue to provide regular comprehensive updates, most recently in November 2013. Let me now turn to strengthening global nuclear security as a crucial element of achieving the goals set by resolution 1540 (2004). The Hague communique, adopted at the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit, reaffirmed that strengthening nuclear security and preventing terrorists, criminals and all other unauthorized actors from acquiring nuclear materials remains one of the most important challenges in the years to come. It also welcomed the significant work undertaken by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) in strengthening nuclear security.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“By adopting resolution 1540 (2004), the Council aimed to fill those emerging gaps by establishing universally applicable measures aimed at preventing weapons proliferation to non-State actors and ensuring that States take practical steps to prevent such proliferation through the adoption of effective national legislation and the establishment domestic controls. The resolution also established a universal means by which to create export control standards outside multilateral export control regimes. Since the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004), Lithuania has been a consistent and dedicated supporter. Through a number of workshops held in Lithuania, we have sought to focus on the main elements of prevention, detection and response to illicit trafficking of chemical, biological and nuclear materials.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“Motivated by extreme ideologies, characterized by diffused organizational structures and having no attachment to a clearly defined support base, modern terrorist groups and illicit networks turn to indiscriminate violence of a magnitude not previously imagined. To achieve their aims, those groups have increasing sought to capitalize on deep-seated and justified fears associated with the possible harm caused by nuclear, chemical and biological materials if used to attack nuclear facilities, poison water supplies or render entire areas uninhabitable. The traditional weapons of mass destruction regimes were established to address non-proliferation by States. As terrorist threats evolved, they were no longer sufficient to deal with the new international security environment.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Mr. Yun Byung-se, for organizing this open debate on a topic that is of particular importance to my delegation. I would also like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General for his statement. Let me start by welcoming the adoption by the Council ofpresidential statement S/PRST/2014/7, which reaffirms the undiminished importance of resolution 1540 (2004) a decade after its adoption. Lithuania associates itself with the statement to be delivered later by the observer of the European Union. Terrorism continues to pose increasing threats to individual countries, as well as the international community as a whole.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“Countless victims of violence elsewhere would be happy to have those peacekeepers protecting them, and I think the Government of South Sudan should keep that in mind. They are doing a vital job. In conclusion, we call our leaders "leaders" not simply because that is the only word we have, but because we expect them to show true leadership. If in future President Salva Kiir and Rick Machar want to be considered leaders by their own country, this is a moment for them to show that, to step up to that leadership and make sure that the danger of destroying the independence so hardly won just a few years ago does not become a gruesome reality.”
2014-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7168 (2014) · source