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Musayev

lines on the record: 391
first: 2009-01-14
most recent: 2023-10-20
sittings or episodes: 61
sources: un-security-council

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“It is important to continue to demonstrate that justice remains a key priority and to ensure that victims of all crimes have the opportunity to seek resolution within the national legal system.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“We look forward to a decision by the judges of the Pre-Trial Chamber as to whether both cases remain admissible before the ICC. It is therefore essential that the Government of Libya continue to cooperate with the ICC and provide it with all the necessary information that might be needed by the Court to properly assess the admissibility challenges. We take note of the Prosecutor's update in relation to gender crimes and on other ongoing investigations, including with regard to those individuals outside Libya who continue to pose a security threat to the Government. The close cooperation between the authorities and the Office of the Prosecutor is essential in that regard. The Government of Libya is committed to a comprehensive strategy to address all crimes and end impunity in the country.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“We commend the Libyan Government for its constructive cooperation with the Office of the Prosecutor and its engagement in the judicial process at the International Criminal Court (ICC). As the report notes, the strength of the Rome system lies in the possibility for shared responsibilty and complementary actions between the Court and Libyan judicial institutions. During the reporting period, the Libyan authorities continued to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring an effective and genuine investigation and fair trials, consistent with the required international standards. We note that, based on its assessment of Libya's relevant submission, the Office of the Prosecutor asserted that the case of Abdullah Al-Senussi was inadmissible and should therefore be prosecuted at the national level.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“I also would like to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, for her briefing and for presenting her fifth report to the Security Council in accordance with resolution 1970 (2011). Azerbaijan is not a party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Nevertheless, as we have repeatedly stated on previously occasions, the protection of civilians, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law and the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes are the responsibility of the international community as a whole. Libya's progress demonstrates the irreversibility of the democratic transition process in the country. We know of the efforts of the Government towards the implementation of the required policies and strategies to address the challenges that the country is facing.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“Efforts in that particular area should not be taken out of the overall political and security context. They should take into account the legitimate security needs and concerns of participating States, especially those that are not members of military alliances with conflict-affected territories; they should also take into account the consequences of conflict, such as military intervention and illegal deployment. In conclusion, I would like to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine once again for addressing the Security Council, and to wish our Ukrainian colleagues a successful chairmanship.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“The OSCE's interaction with various military and security arrangements must be considered in the context of the indivisibility of the OSCE area, by addressing, inter alia, the legitimate concerns of those States participating in the OSCE that are not members of any military alliances, and by providing them with political and security guarantees. One of the OSCE's major contributions to peace and security in the political-military dimension is made chiefly through arms control and confidence- and security-building measures. The implementation of such measures should be done in a way that ensures the right of every State to an equal level of security and that guarantees that no individual State or group of States enjoys an advantage over others.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“We commend the OSCE chairmanship for its commitment to remaining actively engaged with the ongoing efforts of the United Nations towards strengthening the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution. There is an obvious need for reviewing and assessing the OSCE mandates and performance in conflict-cycle-related issues, in particular conflict resolution and post-conflict rehabilitation. Based on existing commitments, more concerted efforts should be put into exploring the OSCE's role in multinational peacekeeping operations, with a particular focus on civilian and police components.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“Azerbaijan is confident that the consistent measures being taken at the national level, as well as the existing international legal framework, will serve to bring to justice those responsible for the grave offences committed against the civilian population of Azerbaijan during the conflict. Generally speaking, we believe that the conflict-resolution initiatives must ensure that peace and justice work together effectively. Peace efforts cannot be conducted in a manner that contradicts the established norms of international law. It is therefore imperative that such efforts and peace agreements never encourage the acceptance of situations achieved by the unlawful use of force or other egregious violations of international law, such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and ethnic cleansing.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“The establishment of the truth about the serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law committed during the conflict, the provision of adequate and effective reparations to victims and the need for institutional action to prevent the repetition of such violations are all prerequisites for true conflict resolution. It is obvious that the impunity still enjoyed by the perpetrators of the crimes, including the political and military leadership of Armenia and the members of the puppet separatist regime in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan, continues to impede progress in achieving the long-awaited peace and reconciliation between the two countries.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“The achievement of peace, security and stability is possible first and foremost only if the consequences of Armenia's unlawful use of force are removed, thus ensuring that the occupation of Azerbaijan's territories is ended and that the right of internally displaced Azerbaijanis to return to their homes, property and possessions is guaranteed and implemented. That is what international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions require, and that is what can in no way be introduced as a bargaining chip in the conflict- settlement process. Above all, Azerbaijan will never compromise its territorial integrity or the rights and freedoms of its citizens.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“Moreover, the latest reports on the transfer ofSyrian Armenians into the Nagorno Karabakh region and other occupied territories of Azerbaijan, along with other illegal activities, including efforts to operate flights into and out of those territories, provide yet more evidence of Armenia's deliberate policy of colonization of Azerbaijani lands. We hope that the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office will insist on the need for an immediate and unconditional halt to all actions seriously obstructing the prospects for a negotiated settlement of the conflict, based on international law.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“Moreover, consistent measures are being undertaken in the occupiedterritories of Azerbaijan with a view to further consolidating the current status quo of the occupation and preventing the return of more than 700,000 internally displaced Azerbaijanis to their homes. On our initiative in the United Nations in 2005 and 2010, OSCE-led fact-finding and fact-assessment missions visited the occupied territories. Both missions documented the facts of illegal activities in those areas involving, inter alia, implanting settlers, extensive redrawing of boundaries, changing place names, and discriminatory treatment regarding cultural property and sacred sites. However, the missions' recommendations remained on paper.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“In other words, the resolutions, which are clearly the most authoritative and binding rulings on the problem, acknowledge that acts of military force were committed against Azerbaijan, and that such acts constituted a violation of international law. Unfortunately, key Security Council demands have still not been implemented, and the mediation efforts conducted for more than 20 years within the framework of the OSCE have yet to yield results. Against that background, attempts to downplay the relevance of the Security Council resolutions and to misinterpret the norms and principles of international law, as well as the Armenian side's insistence on unrealistic annexationist claims, represent an open challenge to the conflict- settlement process and a serious threat to international and regional peace and security.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“Twenty years ago, in 1993, the Security Council adopted four resolutions condemning the use of force against Azerbaijan and the occupation of its territories; reaffirming respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of my country and the inviolability of international borders; confirming that the Nagorno Karabakh region was part ofAzerbaijan; and demanding the immediate, full and unconditional withdrawal of the occupying forces from all the occupied territories. The resolutions also made specific reference to violations of international humanitarian law, including the displacement of a large number of civilians in Azerbaijan, attacks on civilians and bombardments of my country's territory. A series of Security Council presidential statements made between 1992 and 1995 are phrased along the same lines.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“We hope that the decision on the "Helsinki+40" process adopted last year in Dublin will contribute to the achievement of tangible outcomes to that end. The OSCE provides an ongoing forum for discussions on settling the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. We take positive note of the support of the Chairperson-in-Office for mediation efforts in that regard, and would like to offer some thoughts on issues of concern and areas of action that we deem particularly important.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“At the outset, I would like to welcome the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Mr. Leonid Kozhara, to the Security Council and thank him for his briefing and for setting out his priorities across the three dimensions of security. Azerbaijan commends the Ukrainian chairmanship for its focus on the resolution ofthe protracted conflicts in the OSCE area. It is important to reinvigorate ongoing conflict settlement efforts and encourage participating States to comply with their obligations under the Charter of the United Nations and the Helsinki Final Act of 1975 and to implement the resolutions adopted by the main organs of the United Nations.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“It is also critical to put an end to the suffering of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The urgency for renewed peace efforts is unarguable. The moment of opportunity must not be missed. We would like once again to express our firm conviction that peace, security and prosperity in the Middle East are achievable with greater political will, a stronger commitment and concerted efforts at the regional and international levels.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“It is important that the parties uphold their commitments to the 21 November 2012 ceasefire agreement and refrain from any action that may undermine it. It is also essential to fully utilize the advantage of cultural diversity by promoting intercommunal dialogue and reconciliation while categorically rejecting and invalidating any manifestation of ethnic and religious intolerance. We support the ongoing efforts to achieve Palestinian reconciliation under the leadership of President Abbas, and express our hope that Palestinian unity will soon be achieved. Economic and development support for Palestine must be promoted. The humanitarian situation also demands continued international attention and assistance, particularly in order to ensure the unimpeded provision of humanitarian aid throughout the region.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“As we have repeatedly stated, and I would like to stress once again, among the necessary prerequisites for success is the need to ensure that the process is guided by the normative standards set by the Charter of the United Nations and by the objective of achieving a comprehensive settlement based on international law. Needless to say, the achievement of tangible outcomes will be impossible in the absence of strong commitment and dedicated efforts on the part of the parties. Settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory constitute a serious obstacle and threat to the peace process and the prospects of achieving a two-State solution. Azerbaijan has consistently condemned and rejected settlement practices, which are illegal under international law and which must cease immediately and unconditionally.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“The latest developments in the region give hope that the situation may begin to move from its current standstill. Azerbaijan commends and supports the diplomatic efforts, particularly those currently undertaken by the United States, to facilitate the process, revive the negotiations and contribute to greater stability in the region. We also underline the importance of the Arab Peace Initiative, which provides the regional support for the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting solution. As the Secretary-General has pointed out, all those involved should work to breathe new life into the peace process, create an environment conducive to the resumption of negotiations, and establish a credible political horizon for achieving a two-State solution.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“Let me commence by thanking you, Sir, for convening this debate on the situation in the Middle East. I also thank the Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Feltman, for his briefing and the representatives of Palestine and Israel for their statements. Discussions on the situation in the Middle East bring the whole set of pressing issues to the fore, the solution of which urges long-term dedication and the proper coordination of efforts by the international community. Although the Middle East peace process is definitely among such issues, the long-awaited breakthrough has so far been elusive. It is clear, however, that there is no alternative to peace and negotiations, and the establishment of the groundwork necessary for a credible peace process remains a core priority for the international community.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“I am sorry to ask for the floor so late in the day. It is unfortunate that the representative of Armenia has once again used the opportunity of our debate to make groundless, propagandistic statements. In fact, the delegation of Armenia has once again abused its right to speak from the lofty rostrum of the United Nations. The representative of Armenia did not even want to take the trouble to listen carefully to what I said and instead preferred to read out a written text containing the set of standard falsifications. As a result, we have heard irrelevant and out-of-context comments that obviously failed to respond to our arguments.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Those words, coming from the person who holds the highest political and military post in Armenia, speak for themselves and make any statements on behalf of his Government in the United Nations and other international forums irrelevant and absurd.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We are ready to provide interested delegations with all necessary documents and evidence, which will afford them an opportunity to make their own assessment and to draw conclusions about the hopeless attempts made by Armenia to mislead the international community. Finally, I thought it would be pertinent, in the context of the topic of today's debate, to recall what the current President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, said about his own role in the massacres committed against Azerbaijani civilians during the conflict. In his answer to British journalist Thomas de Waal's question as to whether he had any regrets about the deaths of thousands of people, the President of Armenia said: "I have absolutely no regrets, since such upheavals are necessary, even ifthousands have to die".”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“It is curious, to say the least, that the representative of Armenia, the country that bears primary responsibility for unleashing the war against Azerbaijan, committing other serious crimes during the conflict and failing to comply with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, takes the floor in the Council and tries to lecture others about such notions as peace and human rights. My delegation will circulate a written response containing detailed information on what the representative of Armenia preferred to pass over in silence and what he deliberately distorted in his speech, The position of my Government on the issue is well known.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“I would like to thank Pakistan for its timely initiative and able leadership in that regard and to express our appreciation for its outstanding contribution to United Nations peacekeeping.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“In some situations of armed conflict the restoration of the demographic composition of the population, affected as a result of large-scale ethnic expulsion and the creation of ethnically cleansed areas, is a prerequisite for the legitimacy and sustainability of peace. It is therefore important that, in such situations, peacekeepers create the necessary conditions for and serve as the guarantors of the full, safe and dignified return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their places of origin. After more than a decade, the Security Council will adopt, as an outcome of today's debate, a landmark resolution on peacekeeping, of which Azerbaijan is one of the sponsors.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“Most important, the mandate of any peacekeeping operation must explicitly uphold the principles of political independence, sovereign equality, territorial integrity and non-intervention in matters that are essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of any State. Peacekeeping must not be used to sustain the status quo created as a result of the violation of those fundamental norms and principles of international law, or to consolidate illegal situations existing at the time that hostilities were suspended and to encourage fait accompli-based solutions. The fact that illegal situations continue because of political circumstances does not mean that they are therefore rendered legal. Law is more important than force. That understanding and approach must be ensured throughout the whole cycle of peacekeeping operation.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“Secondly, the principles of the consent of the parties, impartiality and the non-use of force, except in self-defence and defence of the mandate, must be observed at all times. Thirdly, the Governments of countries emerging from conflict bear primary responsibility for identifying their needs and for developing post-conflict development agendas. Therefore, multidimensional peacekeeping operations should support the efforts of host countries and coordinate their activities with national authorities in all spheres. Fourthly, strengthened cooperation and regular consultations with troop- and police-contributing countries, including through interaction among them, the Security Council and the Secretariat, should be ensured.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“Azerbaijan believes that the ongoing deliberations on ways and means of increasing the effectiveness of peacekeeping should further reinforce the centrality of the underlying elements that form the basis of peacekeeping. I would like to focus on some of those. First, the task of assigning peacekeeping and peacebuilding functions rests with the Security Council, which defines the nature of peacekeeping operations and guides their activities. Therefore, the mandates must be clear, realistic and achievable and must be tailored and constantly adapted to the realities on the ground. Also, operations must be fully equipped with all operational and logistical capabilities necessary to carry out their mandates.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“Notwithstanding that transformation, peacekeeping operations remain an indispensable tool for our collective actions to maintain international peace and security. Coherence among peacekeeping, peacebuilding and development is important. At present, a number of United Nations peacekeeping operations have mandates to implement a range of peacebuilding activities. By preventing the recurrence of violence, by supporting and enabling critical tasks in certain areas, and by assisting host countries in developing their post- conflict reconstruction strategies, multidimensional peacekeeping operations establish the necessary foundations for successive peacebuilding processes.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank the Pakistani presidency of the Security Council for organizing this important open debate on peacekeeping. We are also grateful to the Secretary- General for his valuable contribution to our discussion on the topic. The dynamics of the political and security changes in the world require a high degree of adaptability of the United Nations timely and effective response to the interconnected challenges brought about by those changes. Originally conceived to perform the traditional task of ceasefire monitoring, peacekeeping has conceptually and operationally evolved into a more complex and multidimensional institution with a number of components.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“I thank them for their significant contribution to the work ofthe Council during this period of increasing threats and challenges, as well as for their leadership in managing the activities of the relevant subsidiary bodies and their effective penholdership on other issues. I wish my colleagues and friends every success in their future endeavours.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“The imposition of solutions incompatible with international law and with the principles and purposes of the United Nations will fail to provide the necessary foundations for enduring peace and long-term stability, such as those aimed at establishing a secure post-conflict environment, inclusivity, national unity, societal cohesion, national ownership and responsibility. To conclude, Mr. President, I would like to congratulate the five outgoing members of the Security Council - the Ambassadors of Colombia, Germany, India, Portugal and South Africa and their respective teams - on the successful completion of their two-year terms.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“An effective process of recovery, reconstruction and development in the aftermath of conflict can take root and succeed only if a genuine peace based on the generally accepted norms and principles of international law, in particular those pertaining to respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of States, is established on the ground. The legality and ethics of actions taken to achieve peace determine the success ofpeacebuilding agendas. Peacebuilding must not be directed at sustaining and legitimizing a status quo created as the result of violations of international law, in particular its peremptory norms such those prohibiting the threat or use of force, genocide and racial discrimination. Nor should it be used as a tool to consolidate a priori illegal and fait accompli-based solutions.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“Therefore, effective and efficient peacebuilding requires more coordinated and coherent actions among all organizations and donors. In that regard, we would like to stress the particular role of the Peacebuilding Commission in coordinating the activities of all relevant actors within and outside the United Nations. Its strategy of promoting improved coherence and aligning donors with national peacebuilding priorities should be further strengthened. Post-conflict peacebuilding is inextricably linked to the preceding peace process and its outcomes.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“That approach brings us to the widely used concept of mutual accountability that aims to ensure the consistency of international assistance to national plans and priorities based on a balanced partnership between donors and recipient countries. Given the various challenges posed by post-conflict situations, that concept might not be applicable to and workable in all cases. We concur with the Secretary-General's recognition of the need to elaborate risk assessments and analyses in post-conflict environments and to employ risk-tolerant approaches. Fourthly, peacebuilding is an integrated system and a web of different complementary and mutually reinforcing components. It is a complex process with a number of actors and spheres of engagement.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“In certain situations, when some parts of a national territory are conflict-affected, strategic planning and long-term preparation are required in order to launch an immediate and smooth recovery process once peace is reached. The international community should fully respect the sovereignty and independence of States and their national development choices. Thirdly, international assistance efforts can yield true results only if they strive to build and develop the national institutional capacities of post-conflict countries. Solid and self-sustainable national capacities are key prerequisites that underpin the effectiveness of peacebuilding. Rebuilding them requires consistent and predictable financial support commensurate with the expectations placed on the United Nations and recipient Governments.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“First, the report outlines the progress achieved in the implementation of the 2009 Agenda for Action and enunciates the need for further action, especially in the areas critical to averting a relapse into violence and to building sustainable peace. We believe that the significant progress in some areas should not obviate the need to place more emphasis on others, including governance, economic recovery, enhanced financial support and capacity-building assistance. Secondly, the sense of national ownership in peacebuilding is critical. The Governments of countries emerging from conflict bear the primary responsibility for peacebuilding, including for identifying their own needs and setting up national development agendas.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“At the outset, I would like to express our gratitude to the delegation of Morocco for the holding of this open debate. We welcome the adoption of the draft presidential statement later during this meeting as an outcome of today's debate. I also thank the Secretary-General and Ambassador Abulkalam Abdul Momen of Bangladesh, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their briefings and insights. Azerbaijan strongly supports United Nations efforts to build sustainable peace in war-torn countries. Drawing conclusions from the Secretary-General's detailed report (S/2012/746), I would like to focus on the following aspects of post-conflict peacebuilding.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“To conclude, I would like to reaffirm my Government's strong support for Afghanistan's sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity, and we reconfirm our determination to further assist the Government of Afghanistan and its people, bilaterally and multilaterally, in their legitimate aspiration to become a secure, self-reliant and self-sustaining State.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“Azerbaijan has consistently expanded its contributions by providing capacity-building assistance in non-military spheres in Afghanistan and has provided financial support for the training of Afghan security forces. As part of the Istanbul Process, my country participates in a number of confidence-building measures and serves as one of the leaders in the implementation of counter-narcotics and regional infrastructure confidence-building measures. The meetings of NATO-ISAF defence and foreign ministers in October and December, respectively, adopted important decisions on the post-2014 training, advice and assistance mission in Afghanistan. In furtherance of its long-term commitment to be a part of international assistance to Afghanistan and given its ongoing contributions, Azerbaijan has decided to partner with NATO in that endeavour.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“The meetings of senior officials involved in the Istanbul Process, which were held in September in New York and in October in Ankara, reviewed and agreed on the elaboration of implementation plans for all of the confidence-building measures. We will host the next meeting of senior officials in Baku on 6 February 2013, when all plans are expected to be endorsed. Azerbaijan has long been a part of international efforts in Afghanistan. My country joined the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) almost at its beginning and has steadily increased its military participation in ISAF. Azerbaijan provides its territory to ISAF countries for overflights and transits to Afghanistan, accounting for 35 per cent of all non-lethal goods transit.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“We look forward to the earliest commencement of the fourth tranche in the remaining parts of the country and to the phased completion of the transition by mid-2013. Greater political dialogue and cooperation between Afghanistan and its immediate neighbours and other regional counterparts on a wide range of issues based on a common vision and mutual confidence is an imperative for the peaceful and stable future of the country and the region. That having been said, we emphasize the particular importance of the Istanbul Heart of Asia process on regional security and cooperation for a secure and stable Afghanistan and the timely realization of the agreed confidence-building measures.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“All parties in Afghanistan must take the necessary measures to minimize the number and scale of civilian casualties. In particular, insurgents must renounce the tactic of targeting civilians, which not only violates international law and contravenes religious and humanistic tenets, but also seriously undermines reconciliation efforts. We commend the Afghan security forces for their decisive actions to thwart insurgent attacks in Kabul and other provinces. Overall, we welcome the progress in the ongoing implementation of the first three tranches of the transition of security responsibilities to the Afghan national security forces. We also welcome the accomplishments in the areas under their control.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“The continued support of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for the Council's activities and for the implementation of the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme is critical to the promotion of a unified vision among all Afghans on the peaceful future of the country. In that regard, we welcome the plan announced by UNAMA to initiate a complementary track-2 dialogue aimed at encouraging diverse Afghan stakeholders to join the reconciliation process in an individual capacity. Despite the quantitative decrease in security- related incidents during the reporting period, the high death toll prevailing among civilians as a result of the unabated assassinations and suicide bombings by insurgents is a matter of grave concern.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“Therefore, we encourage the Government to continue its progress in that realm and stress the imperative of uninterrupted international financial and technical assistance to Afghanistan to that end. The activities of the High Peace Council aimed at advancing an inclusive Afghan-led and Afghan- owned reconciliation process, in particular its practical initiatives to reach out to a wider spectrum of Afghan society and its close interaction with regional partners, are creating the necessary conditions and confidence conducive to a durable peace in the country. Resolution 2082 (2012), adopted on Monday, on the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), will further facilitate this process.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“The unanimous adoption by the General Assembly on 27 November of resolution 67/16, which Azerbaijan had the privilege of co-sponsoring, once again reaffirmed the irreversibility of the Afghan Government's choice for the future of the country and the international community's strong resolve to stand by Afghanistan on that path. We share the Secretary-General's assessment of the Afghan Government's efforts to operationalize the Tokyo commitments. We welcome the promulgation of a comprehensive timeline for the 2014 presidential and Provincial Council elections, ongoing electoral reforms and measures to ensure greater public activity and involvement in the pre-election process. Successful elections will further strengthen the political foundations of the country ahead of the transformation decade.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank the Special Representative, Mr. Jan Kubis, for his briefing and his efforts, as well as the Secretary- General for his report on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security (S/2012/907). We are also grateful to Ambassador Tanin of Afghanistan for his statement. I would also like to express our deep appreciation to Ambassador Wittig of Germany and his team for their excellent leadership and valuable contribution as penholder for Afghanistan over the past two years. Since the Council last considered the issue, in September (see S/PV.6840), Afghanistan has continued to make vigorous strides to achieve the objectives of the transition process to be completed by the end of 2014.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“Last but not least, increased coordination and information-sharing between the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan are an important prerequisite for better anticipating LRA movements and threats of attack. Cooperation among those missions has proven to be relevant and useful, and we encourage them to further enhance their interaction.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source