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lines on the record: 487
first: 2007-10-05
most recent: 2009-10-14
sittings or episodes: 75
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“Building a culture of protection, through the engagement of United Nations agencies, regional and international humanitarian organizations and other relevant actors, is essential in order to raise awareness of civilian suffering and develop action plans to prevent further loss of life. The issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict has become even more prominent in view of the deep suffering being inflicted by Israel in the Gaza Strip. Israel continues to stubbornly defy the call by the international community, principally through Security Council resolution 1860 (2009), to end its military operation. Far from heeding that call, Israel has persisted in breaking international human rights and humanitarian law. It is especially galling that Israel has claimed that its actions are intended to protect civilians.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“Secondly, humanitarian personnel need to continue to uphold and respect the broad principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence in carrying out their role in a zone of conflict. The implementation of those principles will remove any justification for the sides in a conflict to hamper the provision of aid and assistance to populations in need. And thirdly, the parties to armed conflict should take all precautions and measures necessary to spare civilians and humanitarian workers and facilities from the effects of hostilities. While the Council's work in the protection of civilians in armed conflict is critically important, it cannot succeed on its own in the absence of cooperation on the ground, and without other relevant regional and international organizations taking part.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“We are both deeply concerned and saddened that civilians continue to be the victims of acts of violence committed by parties to armed conflicts, including as the result of deliberate targeting, the indiscriminate and excessive use of force, and sexual and gender-based violence, as well as other acts that are in violation of international law, including international humanitarian law, human rights law and refugee law. We wish to underscore at least three basic conditions as prerequisites to providing protection for civilians in armed conflicts. First, safe and unhindered access should be given for humanitarian personnel to provide assistance to civilians in armed conflict. The deliberate targeting of humanitarian convoys and personnel is a deplorable and unacceptable situation and one that is patently illegal.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this deliberation on the critical issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General John Holmes for his important briefing. The issue before us is one that has certainly received heightened attention. However, more needs to be done to match decisions and declarations with reality, as we are still witnessing a large number of civilians falling victim to armed conflicts around the world. Indonesia is committed to addressing the impact of armed conflict on civilians.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“At this critical juncture, we are called upon to live up to that goal, to spare no effort to bring the violence in Gaza to and end and to bring about a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We cannot ignore the fact that Israel has not responded to the Security Council's call in its statement of 28 December 2008. A situation of such magnitude in the Middle East warrants a serious and swift response from the Council. It is therefore our fervent hope that Council will be able to assume its responsibility by taking a firm and formal decision. We believe that, should the Council remain unable to act, alternative avenues for action within the United Nations system should, with the support of the parties directly affected, be sought, including the General Assembly, by invoking the Uniting for Peace resolution - General Assembly resolution 377 (V). The Charter of the United Nations clearly outlines that maintaining peace and security is one of the purposes of the Organization.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Indeed, beyond the death and destruction that the Israeli military operations have wrought, the peace process itself is also ultimately at risk. We believe that a credible and permanent ceasefire, with the requisite international mechanism, must be immediately established. Similarly urgent is the lifting of the closures of the Gaza crossings and the provision of humanitarian 09-2016} access in a continuous and permanent manner. My delegation calls for unhindered access to the Gaza Strip by persons, including humanitarian workers, and essential supplies. Palestine cannot go it alone in responding to the humanitarian challenges in the Gaza Strip. Hence, the continued provision of emergency and humanitarian assistance by the international community to the Palestinian people in Gaza remains critical.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Far from building on the common position reached in the press statement by its President on 28 December 2008, the Security Council has thus far been unable to pursue stronger measures to end all violence and military activities and to restore the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Of course, we are only too aware of the painstaking process of diplomatic negotiations and the need to formulate a finely crafted and balanced resolution. However, when the situation on the ground continues to deteriorate and innocent civilians continue to fall victim, the price of delay is immeasurable. Indonesia calls on the Council to issue without delay a crystal-clear and simple message: end the fighting. The cycle of violence must be reversed. The victims must be assisted. And the peace process must be revived.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We appreciate very much the presence and statements of President Mahmoud Abbas, Foreign Ministers of Security Council members, Foreign Ministers of members of the League of Arab States and the Secretary General of the Arab League himself. Indeed, we are cognizant of, and encouraged by, the various ongoing intensive diplomatic efforts to bring the fighting to an end. Indonesia is particularly mindful of the strong efforts being made by the Secretary-General in concert with regional countries. The role of countries in the region, individually or collectively through the League of Arab States, in promoting peace in the region has been particularly pivotal. Such intensive diplomatic efforts accentuate one glaring fact: the continued lack of a formal and unified Council position.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“For nearly two weeks now, the Israeli military onslaught against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip has raged unabated. Just yesterday we witnessed a new low, with news of Israeli strikes against schools operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the 09-20163 Near East. Innocent civilians, including women and children seeking refuge, have fallen victim. Once again, Indonesia condemns, in the strongest manner possible, Israeli military attacks against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, which are in contravention of international humanitarian and human rights law. It is a measure of the gravity of the situation that the Security Council yesterday heard directly from the principals concerned.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We believe that the Quartet also has an important role to play. Not least, the Security Council is called upon to remain seized of the unfolding crisis. The Council's call in its statement of 28 December 2008 remains unheeded by Israel. Thus, the Security Council should consider the possibility of pursuing stronger measures to end all violence and military activities and to restore the ceasefire. In that connection, we therefore fully support the draft resolution which has just been introduced by the representative of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, as it stands.”
2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source
“To help ease the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza, Indonesia will send humanitarian assistance in the amount of $1 million. Indonesia commends the Secretary-General for his personal engagement on the unfolding crisis in the Gaza Strip. In this regard, we welcome the intensive efforts that the Secretary-General is making with all parties concerned in order to end the violence and restore calm. Indonesia also recognizes the important role that countries in the region, individually or collectively through the League of Arab States, can play in promoting peace in the region. We welcome, therefore, the convening of the meeting of Foreign Ministers of the League of Arab States in Cairo earlier today to contribute constructively to the response to the ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip.”
2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source
“However, we believe that humanitarian access should be provided continuously and permanently order to achieve tangible improvement of the humanitarian situation in Gaza. We therefore once again call on Israel to immediately lift the blockade and the closure. My delegation also underlines that movement of persons, including humanitarian workers, and goods into Gaza should be immediately normalized in order to facilitate economic activity and to meet humanitarian needs. The continued provision of emergency and humanitarian assistance by the international community to the Palestinian people in Gaza remains critical. In this regard, we commend the United Nations agencies, including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and other humanitarian organizations for their work in the Gaza Strip.”
2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source
“International humanitarian workers risk death and injury as they carry on their vital mission. We must not allow this situation to continue. The violence must end, and it must end now. At this critical juncture, there should be no lack of clarity about what needs to happen. Israel must immediately end its attacks against innocent civilians in the Gaza Strip and comply with international humanitarian and human rights law. There is a need to cease hostilities and put to an end the cycle of violence. The continuing violence in the Gaza Strip can only worsen the already dire humanitarian situation there. Civilians in Gaza have been suffering as the illegal blockade and the closure of the Gaza crossings by Israeli authorities continue. We are aware that at some points Israel has allowed humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza.”
2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this emergency meeting of the Security Council. We also very much appreciate the presence of the Secretary-General and the statement he made earlier this evening. My delegation would like to begin by expressing, in the clearest manner possible, its outrage at and strong condemnation of the continued military onslaught by Israel in the Gaza Strip. For days now, we have all been witness to the excessive and disproportionate use of force by Israel and the collective punishment of innocent civilians in contravention of international law, including the Geneva Conventions. One and a half million Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip are living in a state of constant fear. Innocent civilians, including women and children, have been killed and injured.”
2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source
“I cannot find appropriate words to express our thanks for the support rendered. With those words, I wish the Council members all the best in their future endeavours.”
2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6059 (2008) · source
“We have been humbled by their trust and have worked diligently at all times, imbued with the awareness of the weight of that trust. In particular, my delegation has consistently worked hard to ensure that the concerns of the wider membership are properly channelled in the Council's deliberations. My delegation also deeply appreciates the cooperation and collegiality that mark the working environment within the Council. Above all, Indonesia has consistently believed that an effective Council is a united Council, one that is able to speak with one voice and act as one. Building bridges has been our perennial concern and will continue to guide our efforts beyond the Council. Not least, we owe a deep debt of gratitude to the Secretariat for their professionalism and dedication.”
2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6059 (2008) · source
“We commend the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq for its support and assistance to the Government of Iraq in achieving progress in various sectors, including the promotion of dialogue and reconciliation. My delegation also Wishes to reaffirm once again our support for the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Iraq and the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of the country. Before I conclude - and with your kind permission, Sir, as this may be the last occasion for my delegation to participate in a meeting of the Security Council before terminating its current membership - I would like to share a few thoughts. Foremost among those is our profound appreciation to the Member States of the Organization for entrusting Indonesia with the responsibilities that come with membership in the Council.”
2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6059 (2008) · source
“Despite those developments, we recognize that Iraq continues to face multifaceted challenges. We therefore believe that the continued support of the international community will remain pertinent to the ongoing efforts by the Government and the people of Iraq in overcoming those challenges. Of prime importance to achieving peace, stability and sustainable socio-economic progress in Iraq is inclusive political dialogue and reconciliation. Meaningful and inclusive political dialogue and reconciliation across political, ethnic and sectarian lines, as well as significant support from all segments of the Iraqi population, are critical to the achievement of long-term stability in the country.”
2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6059 (2008) · source
“My delegation is pleased to acknowledge the participation at this meeting of His Excellency Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq. Indonesia voted in favour of resolution 1859 (2008), adopted earlier, which extends, inter alia, the arrangements regarding the Development Fund for Iraq (DFI) and the monitoring of the DFI by the International Advisory and Monitoring Board (IAMB). As underlined in the 7 December 2008 letter of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki to the President of the Security Council, the DFI and the IAMB have played an important role in assisting Iraq to ensure the use of the proceeds from Iraq's natural resources for the benefit of the Iraqi people. We welcome notable developments in various sectors, including improvements in security across Iraq in the past few months.”
2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6059 (2008) · source
“Indonesia will remain committed to its role and contribution, within and beyond the Security Council, to the efforts to attain comprehensive and sustainable peace in the region, based on the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and 1515 (2003), the Madrid terms of reference and the principle of land for peace.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“We attach primary importance to the continued efforts to promote dialogue and reconciliation involving all Lebanese factions across political, religious and ideological lines. We look forward to the implementation of the 15 October 2008 agreement between Lebanon and Syria on formalizing the diplomatic relationship between the two countries. My delegation also underlines the importance of the indirect talks between Israel and Syria. Israel is called upon to fully comply with all the relevant Security Council resolutions relating to the Lebanese and Syrian tracks. The Middle East conflict has endured for far too long, and ending it warrants our serious efforts. My delegation consistently believes that finding a peaceful, just, lasting and comprehensive settlement to the Middle East conflict is of primary importance.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“We are aware that the inter-Palestinian dialogue planned for November was postponed and has been rescheduled for December 2008. We are hopeful that the dialogue can be fully implemented as planned. We recognize the vital role that Quartet has been playing in the promotion of solutions to the conflict in the Middle East that are acceptable to all parties. We welcome the regular consultations among the Quartet principals, including the recent meeting in New York. My delegation also commends the League of Arab States and individual countries in the region for their important contributions to the Middle East peace efforts. We attach particular importance to the Arab Peace Initiative. With regard to Lebanon, my delegation welcomes the overall political stability in the country as the new unity Government continues to function.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“However, my delegation remains concerned over the fate of thousands of other Palestinians still imprisoned by Israel and calls for their similar release. Ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory and the creation of an independent, viable and democratic Palestine are central to the creation of peace in the region. In anticipating the creation of a Palestinian State, we underline the importance of international assistance to the institution-building activities in Palestine, including facilitating economic development through an improvement of conditions on the ground. My delegation also cannot overemphasize how incredibly important unity among Palestinians is. We support all efforts to achieve that end.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“Steps that could undermine confidence or prejudice the outcome of negotiations must be stopped and reversed. It is critical that any actions, activities or statements that could undermine or hamper the peace efforts be avoided. In that connection, Israeli settlement activities in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, that contravene international law and the principles of the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force must end. The construction of walls on Palestinian land, which is in contrary to the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice, must cease and the walls be removed. We draw some encouragement from the recent release of 227 Palestinians by the Israeli authorities.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“Once again, as the parties proceed in their negotiations, we wish to underscore the need for the critical challenges on the ground to be urgently addressed. The situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank remains a matter of profound concern. The humanitarian consequences of the Israeli siege of the Gaza Strip and the closures of the Gaza crossings have been grave and intolerable. The briefing by the Special Coordinator just now chronicled the sufferings endured by the civilian population in the Gaza Strip. The siege must be lifted immediately in order to allow the civilian population in Gaza to have access to water, employment, commerce, medical treatment and education - essentially, access to their basic needs. It is also imperative that the Egyptian-brokered maintenance of calm in the Gaza Strip and southern Israel be maintained.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“I wish to begin by joining previous speakers in thanking Mr. Robert Serry, the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his important briefing. We welcome the convening of this open debate, which provides the opportunity for the general membership of the United Nations to express its views on an issue of great importance. Despite many critical developments on the ground that have taken place in the region, the Security Council has, in the past few years, been fraught with silence in response to the Middle East conflict. It is our fervent hope that the adoption of resolution 1850 (2008) two days ago will signal the new beginning of a Council being able to assume its Charter-mandated responsibilities with respect to the situation in the Middle East.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“Strong coordination among the naval vessels located off the Somali coast, as well as among littoral and other States, is essential, as recognized in the resolution we have just adopted. However, above all, the situation in Somalia calls for a political solution. Only thus can we address the various manifestations of the crisis, including the threat of piracy.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“We associate ourselves with the call for unity within the Transitional Federal Government. We share the View that the Security Council's strong support needs to be manifest in the provision of an effective presence of a peacekeeping operation. We commend the African Union for its continued leadership through the African Union Mission in Somalia. More needs to be done to support the African Union, including through additional financial, logistical and technical support. We certainly cannot be indifferent to the African Union's request. In the immediate term, we recognize the value of the participation and contribution of Member States to deterring and countering piracy in the waters off the coast of Somalia.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“We highly commend these concerted efforts. Indonesia also extends its strong support to the flag States and others that have already fallen prey to those illegal acts. On the other hand, we need also to acknowledge that piracy is not a stand-alone problem. It is, rather, a symptom of a more fundamental challenge, and its durable resolution lies not in the territorial or high seas, but on the land mass of Somalia itself. The twin problems of lawlessness and anarchy in the territory of Somalia, compounded by a lack of governance and law enforcement, need to be addressed urgently. Thus, we wish to reiterate our strong support for the political process under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia. We urge the full implementation of the Djibouti Agreement by all parties in the country.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“This meeting is an important opportunity to reinforce international support for comprehensively addressing the problem of piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia and thereby prevent it from growing further as a threat to humanitarian assistance to that country and to international navigation in the area. Over two years have elapsed since the Security Council first engaged the Somalia piracy issue in its presidential statement of 15 March 2006 (S/PRST/2006/11). Incidents of piracy have grown exponentially since that time, in tandem with the worsening security situation in Somalia itself. Indonesia condemns all acts of piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia. We welcome the fact that the challenge of piracy has generated action in the region, both by regional countries and by international organizations.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“Mr. President, I thank you for convening this important meeting. We wish to convey how honoured we feel to see you presiding over our work. We also warmly welcome the participation of the Secretary of State of the United States, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the Vice Foreign Minister of China and the Foreign Minister of Somalia in today's debate. We greatly value the statement that was made by the Secretary-General just now.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“My delegation wishes to underscore that, first and foremost, the measures contemplated under the resolution, as with other previous resolutions, stem from the request of the State concerned, namely, Somalia. Finally, our support for the resolution is based on the fact that it is focused on Somalia and spells out clearly that its provisions shall not affect the rights, obligations or responsibilities of Member States under international law, including under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and shall not be considered as establishing customary international law.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“We also wish to underline the need to ensure that the measures foreseen in the same paragraph do not exacerbate the humanitarian situation in the country and are taken in full compliance with applicable international humanitarian and human rights law. Furthermore, we wish to emphasize that there exists a range of measures to address the threat of piracy in Somalia. In other words, the resolution is not exclusively about the use of forcible measures. We wish to highlight in particular the importance of legal enforcement measures. My delegation commends the recognition in the resolution of the need to promote coordination between States and regional organizations fighting the threat of piracy in Somalia, as well as the recognition of the importance of building Somalia's national capacity to deal with that menace.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“Before I make our general statement, allow me to present Indonesia's position on the resolution that the Council has just adopted. My delegation voted in favour of resolution 1851 (2008) as a reflection of its recognition of the gravity of the threat of piracy in the waters off Somalia. In doing so, however, we do not lose sight of the fact that, in the final analysis, the solution to that threat lies with Somalia itself. Thus we wish to underscore once again the need to promote conditions conducive to the promotion of the political process in that country. In that connection, we would like to underline the need to ensure that the measures foreseen in paragraph 6 of the resolution do not inadvertently complicate the search for such a political solution to the crisis in Somalia.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“Indonesia wishes to underscore that a comprehensive peace in the Middle East requires progress on those tracks based on the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. The Council's coming together today could not be more timely. We believe that this meeting and its outcome offer the potential to consolidate the peace process and indeed provide a platform for further progress. Not least, it signals that the Council, once again, is shouldering its Charter-mandated responsibilities. The Security Council must and indeed can exert a positive influence on the Middle East peace process.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“In this regard, we attach great importance to international efforts to develop and strengthen Palestine's national institutions, as is recognized in the draft resolution before the Council today. A truly comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East requires a solution not only to the conflict between Israel and Palestine, but also on the Israel- Lebanon and Israel-Syria tracks. On the Israel-Lebanon track, much remains to be done to realize the goals of a permanent ceasefire and a long-term solution as envisioned by Security Council resolution 1701 (2006). Negotiations on the Israel-Syria track have long been inactive. However, signs of reinvigoration through indirect talks are discernible.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“Not least, Israel must immediately end its illegal settlement activities in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Indeed, the challenge is to find a way to ensure that there is no gap between the peace efforts and the situation on the ground. As the peace efforts consolidate and gather pace, there must be commensurate positive developments on the ground. The dividends of peace must be felt. This perspective is the right one, not only because there has been too much suffering and sacrifice, but also because improvements in the situation on the ground will, in turn, reinforce the momentum in the negotiations. We need to transform the all-too-familiar cycle of escalating violence into a virtuous cycle of dialogue, reconciliation and cooperation.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“Our meeting today provides positive encouragement to all the parties to continue and redouble their efforts to engage in vigorous, ongoing and continuous negotiations and to make every effort to achieve a meaningful and result-oriented outcome. In this connection, the draft resolution before the Council today makes clear the need for the parties to refrain from any steps that could undermine confidence or prejudice the outcome of those negotiations. Thus, it is imperative that the Egyptian-brokered cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip and southern Israel be maintained. Above all, it is essential that Israel immediately lift the closure of the Gaza crossings. The civilian population in the Gaza Strip is enduring hardships and difficulties that are unacceptable. Their plight must be urgently addressed.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“And not least, we have been persistent in recognizing the contributions of countries in the region and of the League of Arab States to the Middle East peace efforts, including through the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative. Unfortunately, the Security Council's recent record on the issue has been less than sterling. Notwithstanding the regular monthly meetings on the issue when the situation on the ground demands it, time and again, the Council has been unable to pronounce itself collectively and with a single voice. The Council's silence on the situation in the Middle East, including Palestine, has been deafening. Today provides a welcome change.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“There is perhaps no international issue more important to my country, Indonesia, and closer to our hearts than the effort to find a peaceful, just, lasting and comprehensive settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to bring to an end the occupation that began in 1967. We have therefore consistently supported efforts to achieve such a settlement based on all relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and 1515 (2003), the Madrid terms of reference and the principle of land for peace. Thus, we have lauded the commitment of the parties under the Annapolis peace process. We have recognized the vital role that the Quartet has been playing in the promotion of solutions to the conflict in the Middle East acceptable to all parties.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to thank the Permanent Representatives of Costa Rica and Viet Nam, who serve as Vice-Chairs of the Sanctions Committee on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as the Permanent Representative of Italy, who serves as Vice-Chair of the Sanctions Committee on Rwanda, for their respective support and assistance. I also thank all delegations for their constructive cooperation with the Chair. I also wish to convey my appreciation to the Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch, led by Mr. Aleksandar Martinovic. In particular, I would like to thank Mr. David Biggs, Ms. Francesca Jannotti- Pecci and Mr. James Sutterlin for their untiring support to the work of the Chair.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“The members of the Working Group expressed their views on the various related issues and provided suggestions on enhancing the effectiveness of the United Nations peacekeeping system. On 26 March 2008, the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations again convened to exchange views on issues related to United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE). The members of the Security Council, a number of the troop-contributing countries to UNMEE, and representatives of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support participated in the meeting.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“It was also noted that the termination of an inactive subsidiary body could be seen as a good business practice that could help rationalize the functions of the Security Council. Some members expressed the view that the termination of the sanctions regime should be considered a technical rather than a political matter. Committee members agreed that I should recommend the dissolution of the Committee, which I subsequently did on 22 May. The Security Council agreed with that View. Let me now make a few observations regarding the work on the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations. The Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations met on 27 March 2007. The meeting took up two subjects: surge in peacekeeping operations and security sector reform.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“It will be recalled that the Committee was established in 1994 to oversee the arms embargo and to undertake other tasks mandated by the Security Council. In subsequent years, the complete arms embargo and other measures were gradually terminated by the Security Council. In 2007, for example, the Security Council, in its resolution 1749 (2007), terminated the notification requirement for the delivery of arms to the Government of Rwanda. Prior to its termination, the Committee met on 11 April 2008, at which time members noted that it had been largely inactive over the past 10 years and that the signing of the Nairobi joint communique of November 2007 could be seen as a sign of the continued improvement of the political climate in the subregion.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“It is my hope that, in 2009, the Committee and the Council will actively use the sanctions regime as a positive instrument that can be integrated into a wider political strategy to end a conflict which has so deeply harmed the civilian population in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and to reinforce the Government's efforts to exercise authority in the eastern part of the country. This may also include the Committee's engaging further with States in the region and other States with a view to ensuring increased compliance with the sanctions regime. Let me now turn to the sanctions Committee on Rwanda. As Council members are aware, the Security Council decided in resolution 1823 (2008), adopted in July, to dissolve the Committee. The Security Council also decided in that resolution to terminate the remaining measures relating to Rwanda.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“Looking back over the course of 2008, I have relied on the support and the flexibility of members in moving the Committee's work forward. As Chairman, I have endeavoured to engage actively with my colleagues to bridge differences and build the consensus that is very crucial to the work of the Committee. Looking forward, it is my personal view that the final report of the Group of Experts submitted this month has broken new ground in terms of the Committee's and the Council's understanding of the support networks for the two major rebel groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda and the Congres national pour la defense du peuple, particularly these groups' financial networks.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“As part of these efforts, the Group collaborated extensively with the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a View to analysing information gathered by the Mission on the ground that is relevant to the mandate of the Group and the Committee. As highlighted in the latest report of the Group of Experts, many challenges remain towards achieving full implementation of the sanctions regime. It is unfortunate that, several years after the adoption of the Committee's travel ban and assets freeze against individuals and entities violating the arms embargo, the level of awareness and implementation of such measures remain very limited. To that end, the full collaboration and engagement of States in the region are essential.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“The Committee also interacted with a number of Member States in connection with a request for exemption to the assets freeze, and transmitted a number of letters to Member States drawing their attention to the recommendations contained in various reports of the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Committee also addressed letters to a number of international organizations, drawing their attention to possible areas of assistance to reinforce the capacity of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fully implement the arms embargo. The Group of Experts has played an instrumental role in monitoring the sanctions regime and in facilitating action by the Committee towards the improvement of the implementation of the sanctions regime.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“In terms of proposals for listing, the Committee currently has under consideration a request submitted by the Permanent Representative of Rwanda in May 2008, whose delegation transmitted a list of individuals to the Committee, requesting their inclusion in the list. Further to its efforts to engage with Member States, the Committee continued its practice of acknowledging notifications received by supplier States during the course of 2008. However, challenges remain, as only seven notifications have been received by the Committee since the adoption of resolution 1807 (2008) on 31 March 2008.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source