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Nana Effah-Apenteng

lines on the record: 398
first: 2004-07-20
most recent: 2007-03-28
sittings or episodes: 50
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“The situation in Timor-Leste Report of the Secretary-General on Timor- Leste pursuant to Security Council resolution 1690 (2006) (S/2006/628) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Timor-Leste, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. The President: On behalf of the Security Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr.”
2006-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5514 (2006) · source
“Tomorrow, Saturday, will be the third anniversary of the bombing of United Nations Headquarters in Baghdad, in which 22 people lost their lives and hundreds more were injured on 19 August 2003. May I ask the members of the Security Council to join me in observing a minute of silence to honour the memory of those who were killed while assisting the Iraqi people in their pursuit of peace and stability? The members of the Security Council observed a minute of silence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2006-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5514 (2006) · source
“In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1702 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1.15 p.m. 06-4682]”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5513 (2006) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document 5/2006/592, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. Members of the Council also have before them document 5/2006/648, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5513 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Haiti, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Cazeaa (Haiti) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5513 (2006) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.10 pm.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Not only have recent events exposed the inadequacies of the governance structures of Timor- Leste; more important, they underscore the urgency of alleviating youth unemployment and its attendant poverty and deprivation. Consequently, the idea of a Timorese-led "compact" based on the national development plan should define the depth of engagement between the international community and Timor-Leste. Hopefully, next year's elections will serve as an opportunity for the people of Timor-Leste to begin afresh with renewed determination to forge ahead. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to Mr. Jose Luis Guterres, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor- Leste.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Nor is it easy to reconcile a society in which people find themselves scrambling for the little that is available. Inevitably, poverty tends to breed a privileged minority, and to reinforce a sense of discrimination among the most deprived. Consequently, in addition to security-sector reform and institutional capacity- building, the highest priority must be accorded to the delivery of basic services such as health, education, water and sanitation, as well as the creation of meaningful livelihood opportunities, especially for young people. In the short term, however, the humanitarian consequences of the recent disturbances must be urgently addressed, in order to prevent internally displaced persons from aggravating the discontent in society. Every able-bodied person must be actively and productively involved in the nation's development.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“On the future role of the United Nations, we recognize that it is clearly well-placed to define and manage the role of the international community during Timor-Leste's transition into a more stable and capable State. We support the call for a robust United Nations police, military and civilian mission that would guarantee law and order pending the reorganization and restructuring of the Timorese police and armed forces in order to raise their level of professionalism. Obviously, no meaningful development can take place in a climate of lawlessness and impunity. On the other hand, there can be no lasting security where the basic needs of the people are not met. In Timor-Leste, as in other countries in similar circumstances, the link between poverty and insecurity cannot be denied.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Therefore, in trying to prune down the partnership between the international community and Timor-Leste, with the aim of making it more focused, we must also be careful to strike the right balance, taking into account the vital lessons we have learned from the disturbances that broke out in Dili on 28 April 2006. At the same time, we recognize that the support of the international community cannot be a substitute for the determination and commitment of the Government and the people of Timor-Leste to build a united, democratic and prosperous nation of their own. Therefore, we urge that maximum effort be exerted to develop local capacity as quickly as possible.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Among the priority areas deserving close attention are the consolidation of democratic institutions, electoral support, national reconciliation, law and order, the promotion and protection of human rights, humanitarian assistance, rehabilitation, poverty alleviation and the provision of basic services. Meeting those challenges effectively will require a combination of local initiative and international support, with the United Nations in the vanguard. More important, they also serve to remind us forcefully that six years are not enough to transform this newly independent country into a stable and prosperous democracy. As stated in the Secretary-General's report (S/2006/628), nation- building and peacebuilding are long-term tasks.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ghana. At the outset, let me welcome to the Council my friend and former colleague Ambassador Jose Luis Guterres, as well as to wish him well in his new assignment as the Foreign Minister of his country. Let me also reiterate our appreciation for the invaluable contributions of Special Representative Sukehiro Hasegawa and Special Envoy Ian Martin with regard to putting Timor-Leste back on track after the unfortunate disturbances of April 2006. They have not only highlighted the challenges facing the country, but have also provided very useful insights and suggestions concerning the way forward.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“I thank Mr. Martin for his statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes, in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate a text in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I shall now give the floor to members of the Council.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“I should like to draw the attention of members to documents S/2006/620 and S/2006/651, which contain the texts of letters dated 4 and 14 August 2006 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of Timor-Leste addressed to the President of the Security Council and to the Secretary-General, respectively. At this meeting the Security Council will hear a statement by Mr. Ian Martin, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste. I now give him the floor.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Luis Fonseca, Executive Secretary of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries, to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Fonseca to take a seat at the side of the Council Chamber. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them documents S/2006/628 and S/2006/580, which contain the reports of the Secretary-General on Timor-Leste pursuant to Security Council resolution 1690 (2006) and on justice and reconciliation for Timor-Leste, respectively.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 11 August 2006 from the Permanent Representative of Cape Verde to the United Nations, which reads as follows: "In my capacity as the Permanent Representative of Cape Verde and a member of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP), I have the honour to request that the Executive Secretary of the CPLP, His Excellency Ambassador Luis Fonseca, be allowed to participate, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the United Nations Charter and the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council, in the Council's public meeting on Tuesday, 15 August 2006, regarding the item entitled 'The situation 95: in Timor-Leste . I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite His Excellency Mr.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Guterres (Timor-Leste), took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: On behalf of the Security Council, I extend a warm welcome to Mr. Jose Luis Guterres, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste. In accordance with the understanding reached in the course of the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Ian Martin, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Martin to take a seat at the Council table.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Brazil, Cape Verde, Cuba, Finland, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Portugal, Singapore and Timor-Leste, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1700 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.50 am. 06-46179”
2006-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5510 (2006) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document 5/2006/601, which contains the text of a letter dated 1 August 2006 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Council. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2006/629, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I should like to draw the attention of members to document 8/2006/609, which contains the text of a letter dated 3 August 2006 from the representative of Iraq addressed to the Secretary-General. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided.”
2006-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5510 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Al Bayati (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2006-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5510 (2006) · source
“There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.25 p.m. 06-45832”
2006-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5508 (2006) · source
“I shall now give the floor to Mr. Tarek Mitri, Minister of Culture and Special Envoy of the Lebanese Council of Ministers, to make a further statement.”
2006-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5508 (2006) · source
“I shall now give the floor to Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabr Al-Thani, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, to make a further statement.”
2006-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5508 (2006) · source
“I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Tarek Mitri, Minister of Culture and Special Envoy of the Lebanese Council of Ministers.”
2006-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5508 (2006) · source
“I now give the floor to His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabr Al-Thani, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar.”
2006-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5508 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Israel and Lebanon, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Kofi Annan, at this meeting.”
2006-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5508 (2006) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I invite His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, to participate in this meeting, pursuant to rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I invite His Excellency Mr. Amre Moussa, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, to participate in this meeting, pursuant to rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and His Excellency Mr. Amre Moussa.”
2006-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5508 (2006) · source
“In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1699 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at12.35 p.m. 06-45826”
2006-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5507 (2006) · source
“The Security Council Will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2006/616, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Argentina, Denmark, France, Japan, Slovakia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. 2 Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2006-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5507 (2006) · source
“It reiterates its full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the High Representative for the Elections." This statement will be issued as document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/37. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.50 am.”
2006-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5505 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council therefore considers that it is necessary to deploy throughout the territory of Cote d'Ivoire as many mobile courts as possible towards the objective of 150 mobile courts called for in the Prime Minister's plan and to complete the second phase of the DDR programme, the cantonment of combatants, before the next meeting of the IWG. It encourages the Prime Minister to take all the necessary actions to this end, with the agreement of all Ivorian parties, as well as for the organization of the elections. It calls on the IWG to monitor such progress and to report to it on its assessment of the progress made. "The Security Council expresses its full support for the IWG and endorses its ninth communique, dated 20 July 2006.”
2006-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5505 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council demands also that all Ivorian parties cooperate fully in the operations of the Impartial Forces, in particular by guaranteeing the safety, security and freedom of movement of their personnel, as well as associated personnel, throughout the territory of Cote d'Ivoire, and affirms that any obstacle to their freedom of movement or to the full implementation of their mandates will not be tolerated. It recalls paragraph 4 of resolution 1643 (2005) in this regard. "The Security Council reaffirms the importance of the concomitant implementation of the identification and DDR operations and of the acceleration by all Ivorian parties of the implementation of the road map in order to create the conditions indispensable for the holding of free, open, fair and transparent elections within the agreed timetable.”
2006-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5505 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council demands that the Defence and Security Forces of Cote d'Ivoire, including the Republican Guard, act within the law of the land at all times to ensure full security of the population, including foreigners, and support the implementation of the road map led by the Prime Minister. It reaffirms in this regard paragraphs 8 and 9 of resolution 1633 (2005). It recalls that the Defence and Security Forces and the Forces nouvelles must ensure the security of the mobile courts hearings in the areas under their control.”
2006-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5505 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council condemns also the incidents of 15 July at the premises of the Radio Television Ivoirienne (RTI). It calls on the Ivorian authorities to strengthen security 06-45659 measures at RTI. It underlines the importance of guaranteeing the independence and neutrality of the media in Cote d'Ivoire. "The Security Council reaffirms its support for the implementation of measures against those responsible as provided for in paragraphs 9 and 11 of resolution 1572 (2004) and underlines that the reports of the events described above will be examined by the Sanctions Committee established by paragraph 14 of resolution 1572 (2004).”
2006-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5505 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council strongly condemns the obstructions to the normal functioning of the mobile courts which followed the calls for such action made by political leaders, in particular the Chairman of the FPI and the President of the former National Assembly. It notes that the procedures of the mobile courts were decided in consultation with President Laurent Gbagbo, It urges all parties to ensure that the mobile courts function without further hindrance. "The Security Council expresses its utmost concern and condemns the acts of violence committed by organized groups, in particular the Young Patriots, which led to the deaths of civilians, and further condemns the attack of 24 July against the High Representative for the Elections, despite the presence of the Republican Guard at the scene.”
2006-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5505 (2006) · source
“The Security Council further welcomes the establishment of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) Monitoring Group, the measures taken to implement the quadripartite control of pre-cantonment operations and the beginning of operations to dismantle and disarm the militias. It takes note of the signing of a presidential decree allowing the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to propose any technical adjustments to the electoral code for the transitional elections. "The Security Council expresses its concern that the IEC's structures have not been deployed throughout the country as well as the local offices of the National Commission of Supervision of the Identification. It urges the Ivorian parties to settle these issues without delay.”
2006-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5505 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its full support for the Prime Minister. It welcomes his determination to implement the decisions taken by all Ivorian parties at the high-level meeting held in Yamoussoukro on 5 July 2006. It strongly 2 encourages him to continue his efforts and demands that all Ivorian parties cooperate with him fully and in good faith. "The Security Council welcomes the launch of the mobile courts throughout Cote d'Ivoire and the Prime Minister's announcement of the completion of the pre-cantonment of the Defence and Security Forces of Cote d'Ivoire and of the Armed Forces of the Forces nouvelles.”
2006-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5505 (2006) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to documents S/2006/516 and S/2006/584, containing letters from the Secretary- General dated 12 July and 26 July 2006, respectively. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council affirms its commitment to the implementation of the peace process and of the road map established by the International Working Group (IWG). It welcomes the initiatives of the Prime Minister, Mr. Charles Konan Banny, and the ongoing dialogue among President Laurent Gbagbo, the Prime Minister and all other Ivorian parties.”
2006-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5505 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Cote d'Ivoire, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Djangone- Bi (Cote d'Ivoire) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2006-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5505 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council underlines that those elections will mark the completion of a long period of rule by transitional institutions, and the 06-45429 start of democratic rule. The people who will be destined to lead the country will bear the important responsibility to provide long-term foundations for the restoration of peace and stability, national reconciliation and the establishment of the rule of law in the Democratic Republic of the Congo." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/36. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.55 p.rn.”
2006-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5504 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council notes that the electoral campaign and the voting process took place largely in a calm environment. It deplores the incidents which occurred in recent days, in particular in Kinshasa, Mbuji Mayi and Mweka. It endorses the opinion of the International Committee in Support to the Transition (CIAT), who welcomed, in this context, the work of the National Police forces. "The Security Council urges all political actors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to continue to work to ensure that the electoral process proceeds in a free, transparent and peaceful manner, in accordance with the agreed timetable. The Council calls on political leaders to refrain from making inflammatory speeches.”
2006-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5504 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council expresses its appreciation to the Independent Electoral Commission for the untiring efforts they made to ensure that the polls could take place in the best possible conditions, and looks forward to the official announcement of the results by the Commission. It expresses its support to the Committee of the Wise chaired by President Joachim Chissano, whose role contributes greatly to the serenity and fairness of the electoral process. "The Security Council expresses its gratitude to the United Nations Mission, MONUC, as well as to all the international partners of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who provided support to the electoral process, in particular its African partners, and especially South Africa, as well as the European Union and the force it has temporarily deployed during this period.”
2006-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5504 (2006) · source
“The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council pays tribute to the citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who, on 30 July 2006, took part in great numbers, freely and peacefully, in democratic elections of historical importance for their nation. It appeals to them to receive the results with the same spirit of civic responsibility, and to display the same commitment in the subsequent polls, with a View to ensuring the success of the democratic process.”
2006-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5504 (2006) · source
“The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table.”
2006-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5504 (2006) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of August, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Jean-Marc de La Sabliere, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of July 2006. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador De La Sabliere for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2006-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5504 (2006) · source
“We should bear in mind, though, that we cannot attain comprehensive peace in Lebanon unless it is linked with the broader Middle East question, at the core of which is the Palestinian issue. Ten days into the conflict in Lebanon, the Council has remained silent. By its silence or perceived paralysis, the Council is lending credence to accusations of selectivity and double standards in its consideration of issues. Who can fault those who are agitating for a comprehensive reform of the Security Council?”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“It is not too much to ask of this Council, which has been known to be vocal and ready to act on situations deemed as potential threats to peace and security elsewhere, to react to an on-going war in the most volatile region of the world. The minimum that the Council can do is to support the Secretary-General's appeal, which has been echoed by some other world leaders, for an immediate cessation of hostilities and examine the other elements of his proposals dispassionately. It is important that we also assist the Lebanese Government to establish full control over its territory and to abide by its commitment to implement resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006).”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Certainly, such a force must be larger in size than UNIFIL and must have a broader mandate if it is to be stronger than the militias on the ground. In the meantime, we await the details on the exact location, size and composition, as well as the mandate, of the proposed mission. In conclusion, I must reiterate my delegation's expectation that this Council will live up to its responsibilities under the Charter as the organ with primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It must not allow its integrity to be compromised by failing to take a firm position on the situation in Lebanon, and it must be seen to be doing so by the interested public.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We are convinced that it is in the interest of all parties to heed the Secretary- General's call, because there can be no military solution to the crisis. Continued fighting would only worsen the situation and cause further disenchantment. In that connection, the set of proposals announced by the Secretary-General yesterday merits serious consideration, and my delegation fully supports them. The proposed deployment of an expanded international peacekeeping force along the Blue Line is of utmost importance. We hope the parties will agree to that deployment. However, peacekeeping is one thing, while counter-insurgency is entirely different. The effectiveness of such a mission would depend mainly on its military capabilities.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source