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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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“In connection with the list of individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed under paragraphs 13 and 15 of resolution 1596 (2005), the Committee acted on new information conveyed by the Group of Experts and Member States by updating the list and with a view to providing Member States with the most accurate information possible to facilitate implementation of the measures imposed on listed individuals and entities. Implementation is hindered, however, when listed individuals have no tangible assets or do not travel across international borders, thus limiting the impact of the assets freeze and travel ban. The Committee also considered four requests in 2008 for de-listing.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“One could make the case, in fact, that the introduction of more clarity and the simplification of the sanctions regime played a positive role in the renewed cooperation which the Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities extended to the Group of Experts, as noted in the Group's final report submitted this month. During the course of 2008, the Committee proactively conducted its work and convened a number of sessions of informal consultations, the majority of which were held to discuss the reports of the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including possible actions to be taken by the Committee arising from the Group's recommendations.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“While supplier States continue to be required by the resolution to notify the sanctions Committee of arms shipments to the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to include in such notifications all relevant information - including, where appropriate, the end user, the proposed date of delivery and the itinerary of shipments - the Security Council effectively lifted the arms embargo on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Resolution 1807 (2008) was also adopted by the Council with a view to simplifying the sanctions regime and improving the implementation of the arms embargo, for instance by terminating the requirement on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to designate receiving sites for the authorized shipments of arms and related materiel.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“In general terms, the measures established and progressively adapted by the Security Council in resolutions 1493 (2003), 1596 (2005), 1698 (2006), 1771 (2007) and 1807 (2008) aim at preventing all rebel groups operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo from being supplied with arms and/or participating in military activities. Adopted on 31 March 2008, resolution 1807 (2008) marked an important watershed in the duration of the sanctions regime.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“With your permission, Sir, I would like to share with members of the Council some reflections in my personal capacity on the work of the three subsidiary bodies of the Security Council to which you just referred: the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 918 (1994) concerning Rwanda, and the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations. I would like at the outset to refer to the sanctions Committee on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“It is indeed our hope that there will be adequate common ground for the Council to speed up the finalization and adoption of that draft resolution. To conclude, my delegation, once again, would like to reassure both Tribunals of its full support and cooperation towards ensuring that their mandates are fully discharged, including the implementation of their respective completion strategies. We would also like to express our appreciation for the contributions of the two Tribunals to bringing those responsible to justice.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source
“The Council, in our View, needs to consider a temporary international mechanism for addressing all residual functions, particularly those related to the fugitives at large, transfers of cases to national jurisdiction, witness protection, sentence supervision and archives. Such a mechanism, which would address the necessary residual functions that should be retained, should be small, temporary and efficient. My delegation would like to specifically acknowledge that the informal Working Group on the tribunals chaired by Belgium has successfully achieved some areas of agreement in identifying the residual functions and their possible solution. We also note that the Working Group has reached significant progress in the drafting of a Security Council resolution.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source
“In that regard, Indonesia notes with appreciation that various concrete measures have been taken to implement the completion strategies and significant progress has been achieved towards completion of the work of the two Tribunals. We also welcome their joint efforts to ensure their legacies after the completion of the mandate and the work of the two Tribunals. We also note that the current and upcoming workloads of the Tribunals are exceptionally high. We therefore welcome their continued endeavours to achieve greater efficiency in their work by exploring further ways to expedite proceedings while respecting the rights of the accused. My delegation recognizes that naturally there will be some functions of the Tribunals that will remain in place following completion of their work.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source
“First of all, my delegation wishes to join previous speakers in welcoming the Presidents and Prosecutors of both Tribunals to the Council and in thanking them for their comprehensive briefings on the progress of the implementation of the completion strategies of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). Let me also use this opportunity to reiterate our continued support to the effective contribution of the ICTY and ICTR to bringing to justice those responsible for crimes against humanity in the former Yugoslavia and in Rwanda. My delegation, like others, underscores the importance of the completion strategies to the performance of the ICTY and ICTR in their final phases.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source
“Dialogue among civilizations must be sustained to prevent the indiscriminate targeting of different religions and cultures as provided for in resolution 1624 (2005). Such dialogue can bridge diverse cultures, and facilitate understanding and cooperation across communities and religions. Only through such an avenue can we truly have a winning chance. The United Nations machinery, as part of the equation in the overall global struggle against terrorism, should play a leading role in this regard. On a final note, the Victims of terrorism must not be forgotten. We are grateful that the Secretary-General has made reference to this point in his earlier statement.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“Indonesia wishes to reiterate that conflict prevention and peaceful settlement of disputes are essential premises in our common effort to eradicate terrorism. The Security Council, as mandated by the Charter, should devote its political energy to resolve those unresolved conflicts. Effective efforts also require the use of soft- power. As a global community, we should work together to delegitimize terrorism by strengthening democratic values and promoting tolerance and pluralism. We need to take specific measures to steer people away from extremism. We need to promote and facilitate dialogue among community groups. We need to give voice to moderation. Against this backdrop, let me end by emphasizing the imperative to reject the association of terrorism with particular nations, regions or religions.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“However, it is important that the global multilateral frameworks do not reinvent the wheel, but rather that they build on and promote synergy with existing national, bilateral and regional efforts. Not least, Indonesia firmly believes in a democratic response. Our efforts must be viewed as legitimate. They must respect the integrity of international law, human rights and the Charter. In our View, undermining the principles of international law and human rights would not only be counterproductive, but would also erode the political legitimacy necessary to sustain global efforts to fight terrorism. Effective efforts also require a perspective that is alert to the conditions associated with acts of terrorism. We need to be conscious of the need to address root causes, including prolonged unresolved conflicts.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“Moreover, Indonesia has pursued a deliberate policy of building a multifaceted web of counter- terrorism cooperation: bilateral, subregional, regional and inter-regional. In South-east Asia this common effort reached a high point with the signing of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Convention on Counter-Terrorism by the ASEAN leaders at the twelfth ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines, in January 2007. In essence, the Convention's aim is to deny terrorists space and a foothold to launch their attacks. Of course, such building blocks of cooperation would not be complete without an overarching multilateral cooperation effort through the United Nations, including the Security Council and General Assembly. The need for a comprehensive convention on international terrorism should be evident.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“It is important that the implementation of those tools be well calibrated and fine-tuned. Secondly, no country can go it alone. Terrorists are not encumbered by national borders; hence the critical need for international cooperation. That includes the sharing of information, intelligence and best practices. Capacity-building, as a core element of the global counter-terrorism effort, needs to be sustained. The Jakarta Centre for Law Enforcement Cooperation, for example, has provided structured training for law enforcement officers in the Asia- Pacific region. The Bali Counter-Terrorism Process, too, has established strong bonds of collaboration among legal and law enforcement practitioners in the region.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“Our global effort is clearly facing more difficult and complex challenges. We need to be not only decisive in our policies, but also innovative and practical in our approach. The pace of our cooperation must match the terrorists' capacity to wreak havoc and destruction. First and foremost, efforts to overcome terrorism must continue to be multifaceted in nature. The terrorist threat is not a war that can be won through the sheer application of force. Instead, there is a need for a comprehensive yet integrated approach, encompassing intelligence and law enforcement; the legislative framework; foreign policy, including public diplomacy; and also socio-economic policy. All those elements are complementary and mutually reinforcing. We should not favour one tool while neglecting others.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“I wish to thank the delegation of Croatia for convening this important and timely thematic debate. My delegation is honoured to see you, Sir, the President of Croatia, presiding over our meeting today. We are also very pleased to welcome the participation of the Secretary-General in this meeting. Despite enhanced efforts by Governments the world over, the threat of terrorism continues. The latest heinous and cowardly attack in Mumbai, India, demonstrated that terrorist groups are not in a state of idleness. On the contrary, they continue to reinvent themselves with different means of committing atrocities. They seek to improve their methods of causing massive casualties with the aim of spreading terror in order to paralyse societies, destabilize political systems and make us succumb to the path of violence.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“It is also important for the Council to encourage early improvements in the situation on the ground that could help build confidence among the parties and create an atmosphere conducive to negotiations. In short, we need for the Security Council to speak, to pronounce itself, with one voice. Finally, we wish to reaffirm our support for a two-State solution that envisions the creation of an independent, democratic and viable Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security with Israel and its other neighbours.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“While we need to urgently address the current dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, my delegation is not oblivious to the broader context of the issues under discussion. We consistently believe that finding a peaceful, just, lasting and comprehensive settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is of primary importance. At this juncture, it is our belief that the Council needs to provide positive encouragement to the parties to continue and redouble their efforts to engage in vigorous, ongoing and continuous negotiations and to make every effort to achieve meaningful and results-oriented efforts. It is also pertinent for the Council to call on both parties to avoid any actions, activities or statements that could undermine or hamper the peace process.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“Many humanitarian agencies rely on the Israeli authorities for access to Gaza to assist a civilian population of more than 1 million living there. My delegation underlines that the movement of persons 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 work and contribution of United Nations agencies, including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and other humanitarian organizations to mitigate suffering in the area.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“My delegation is concerned by the recent incident, as reported by the Permanent Representative of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. We have taken careful note of the views expressed by all related parties with regard to the incident. The incident reminds us of the continuing grave humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The humanitarian suffering caused by the illegal blockade and the closure of Gaza crossings by the Israeli authorities are well chronicled and unacceptable. The provisions of international humanitarian law must be respected. We are aware that, at some points, Israel has allowed humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza. However, we believe that humanitarian access should be provided continuously and permanently in order to achieve tangible improvement of the humanitarian situation in Gaza.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“Close cooperation between the Government of the Sudan and the humanitarian community could contribute greatly to improving the humanitarian situation. Above all, it is the Government of the Sudan that has a responsibility to protect humanitarian workers in its country, and we look to it to take every measure to do so. For humanitarian efforts to be successful, the well-established international principles of humanitarian assistance should always be observed. Finally, we must not lose sight of the development perspective. In almost every case of conflict, poverty and underdevelopment are typically present - and, indeed, are frequently the root cause of the conflict. The parties to a conflict need to be assured that the dividends of peace will be real and that the international community will assist them in establishing sustainable peace.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“A rapid political settlement of the conflict in Darfur offers the potential to improve the humanitarian situation in the region. There is also the hope that an improvement in Chad- Sudan relations would contribute to the forging of peace on both sides of the border. We deplore all attacks against humanitarian workers. We are appalled that the number of those attacks in Darfur this year has doubled from last year. Incidences of carjackings are also worrisome; not only are humanitarian organizations losing their assets, but worse, these vehicles usually end up being used for military purposes. We underscore that most of these attacks are reported to have been perpetrated by the rebel movements. We therefore join the call for them to stop these acts and remind them that these acts could constitute war crimes.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“The protection of civilians is a priority for the international community. It was the threat posed to civilians by the outbreak of conflicts that brought about the international community's involvement in these regions. Towards that end, the rapid deployment of peacekeeping missions in Chad and Darfur becomes a matter of utmost urgency. Equally important is support for the efforts of regional countries and the African Union. In Darfur, we look forward to the resumption of the political process under the leadership of Joint Chief Mediator Djibril Bassole. We welcome the Sudan's declaration of a ceasefire. Pending the establishment of a more structured ceasefire mechanism, we believe that all parties in Darfur should unilaterally cease hostilities. The international community should continue to encourage this outcome.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“Allow me first of all to join previous speakers in welcoming once again Mr. John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, to the Security Council, and in thanking him for his comprehensive briefing. We also appreciate very much the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Chad. We share the view that the humanitarian situation in the regions that the Under-Secretary-General visited remains difficult in both the context of unresolved conflicts and in the immense size of the humanitarian needs. We value the work being done by the humanitarian community in Chad, in the Darfur region of the Sudan and in southern Sudan. This work needs to take place in an uninterrupted manner while the search for a political settlement continues or, in the case of southern Sudan, the peace is maintained.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“This includes greater support for the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) and the political process in the short term, and the mustering of international military resources in the medium to long term. Finally, our support for the resolution is based on the fact that it seeks to help Somalia, 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 3 the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and shall not be considered as establishing customary international law.”
2008-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6026 (2008) · source
“We fully support concerted measures to assist Somalia in fighting such acts. Let there be no doubt of the importance of enhancing cooperation and, not least, coordination among States in curbing such acts. Resolution 1816 (2008) and subsequent resolutions, including the one that we have just adopted, provides a strong legal foundation for States to meet this objective. We remain convinced, however, that the root cause of the piracy threat is the situation in Somalia itself, which is due to political conflict, lawlessness and lack of capacity for law enforcement. While the international community needs to address the scourge of piracy off the coast of Somalia, it is ultimately on the ground that the international community needs to translate its words into deeds.”
2008-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6026 (2008) · source
“My delegation voted in favour of resolution 1846 (2008) on the basis of a number of considerations, and we would like to put them on record. The security situation off the coast of Somalia has deteriorated markedly due to acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea. These acts have become more blatant and impose greater costs on the international community, in particular the transportation of humanitarian assistance into Somalia and the security of international navigation in the area. They have also had an adverse impact on the social and economic lives of the affected countries. We condemn and deplore all acts of piracy and armed robbery against vessels in the waters off the coast of Somalia. We would also like to extend our strong support to the flag States and others who have already fallen prey to such illegal acts.”
2008-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6026 (2008) · source
“But, more important, regardless of the forum, we call for political will among all Member States to recognize this issue for its unusual win-win potential: to strengthen international peace and security while also liberating immense resources worldwide that can be used to guarantee development and general human advancement.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Signatories and acceding States renounce the use of force and bind themselves to peaceful settlement of disputes in the region, serving as a model for other regions. The South-East Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone is a further ASEAN contribution to the non-proliferation and disarmament agenda. Indonesia advocates a world in which financial and other resources now being squandered on the acquisition, development and maintenance of armaments are allocated to pressing humanitarian and development needs, both by countries that manufacture and produce arms and by those who trade in or purchase them. We would therefore appreciate a more active role by the Security Council on the issue of reduction and regulation of armaments, and disarmament, like that of other forums.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“We believe that, as a complement to multilateral arrangements, a regional approach to collective security and disarmament may contribute to enhancing efforts towards arms reduction and confidence-building measures. On the model of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Security Community, regional security would be based on sharing norms and rules of good conduct in inter-State relations, effective conflict resolution and prevention mechanisms and post-conflict peacebuilding activities. It would also promote political development, which would reinforce political stability. The shaping and sharing of norms in ASEAN is also crucial to building peace in the wider Asia-Pacific region. The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia is a code of conduct for relations between ASEAN and external Powers.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“In the face of stagnation in the efforts towards disarmament and the regulation of armaments - most conspicuously the inability of the Conference on Disarmament to move forward with its work for over a decade now - and the continuing increase in global military expenditure, we think this is an opportune time for the Security Council to make a contribution to the effort to find a solution. We, therefore, encourage the Council to play its proper role, in cooperation with the General Assembly and other relevant bodies. However, in doing so, we would like to emphasize that the Council should not act as a legislative body. Whatever plan is formulated by the Council should consistent with Article 26 of the United Nations Charter, be submitted to Member States for their consideration.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Resources that ought to be invested in peace and development are thrown into this effort, which is fuelled by the fear that by disarming or reducing armaments they would compromise their security. A way must be found to end this trend. Indonesia has been among the countries that seek to break that vicious cycle by consistently supporting the objective of regulating arms, and of disarmament, particularly as regards weapons of mass destruction. It is our firm belief that reduction in armaments and the total elimination of weapons of mass destruction would create a stable atmosphere and the confidence to further increase the level of security.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“This is even more urgent when considered in the light of the need to address several global economic and social crises and achieve the Millennium Development Goals and other development goals. Military spending and the insecurity caused by proliferation emerge clearly as challenging hurdles to the implementation of our multilateral objectives. The United Nations and its bodies have been seized of this issue for a long time. Numerous decisions and resolutions of the General Assembly have long been devoted to disarmament. Yet, large stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction still threaten our existence. On top of the insecurity that this has caused, countries continue to increase military spending and invest in even more armaments in the quest for a higher level of security.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Let me first of all join previous speakers in thanking the delegation of Costa Rica for convening this open debate and in welcoming you, Mr. President, as you personally chair this very important high-level debate. We should also like to warmly acknowledge the participation of His Excellency Mr. Samuel Lewis-Navarro, Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Panama. The issue of collective security and disarmament continues to be one of the most critical and enduring issues on the agenda of the United Nations. At a time when the world needs precious resources for development, there is no doubting the need to reduce, and eventually eliminate, nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, as well as to restrain the vast military expenditures on conventional arms.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“We commend UNAMI for its continued support for the enhancement of relations between Iraq and the countries of the region with a view to promoting an agenda of mutual collaboration and partnership. Finally, in light of the fifth anniversary of the heinous terrorist attack on the United Nations office in Baghdad in 2003, my delegation would like to pay tribute to the staff members and others who became the victims of the heinous attack. Their dedication and sacrifices will always be remembered.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“We welcome the fact that increasing numbers of refugees and IDPs are returning to Iraq and the measures taken by the Government of Iraq to facilitate their return. We remain concerned over the continued incidence of civilian casualties in Iraq. In that regard, my Government underlines the importance of respect for international humanitarian and human rights law and for appropriate measures to ensure the protection of civilians. Indonesia continues to attach primary importance to UNAMI's role and contribution to the efforts of the Government of Iraq in reconstruction and development, conducting elections and promoting human rights, good governance and the rule of law.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“We therefore commend the United Nations agencies, such as the World Food Programme, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations Development Programme and the World Health Organization for establishing a permanent presence in Iraq. The humanitarian situation of the Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) remains a matter of concern to my delegation. International support aimed at meeting their urgent needs remains critical. The United Nations Assistance Strategy for Iraq signed in August 2008 by the United Nations and the Government of Iraq should provide a framework not only for enhancing economic development but also for mitigating the difficulties that Iraqi refugees and IDPs continue to face.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“In ensuring political stability and economic progress, Iraq will continue to require the support of countries in the region. In that regard, we welcome the increasing cooperation between Iraq and other countries as well as institutions in the region. We are of the view that the sustained work of the working groups on Iraqi border security, refugees and energy could further enhance such cooperation. We continue to attach primary importance to the International Compact with Iraq, serving as a new partnership between Iraq and the international community in order to achieve peace, consolidation and comprehensive development. We recognize the importance of the increased presence of international agencies in Baghdad and at the provincial level, in order to support various initiatives within the framework of the Compact.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“Peace and stability in Iraq could also be underpinned by tangible progress in socio-economic reconstruction, strong steps to bolster the human rights protection system to guarantee the rights of Iraqi citizens and the promotion of good governance and the rule of law. Electoral democracy is an important part of political stability in Iraq. My delegation, in that regard, is particularly encouraged by the adoption of the provincial election law in September 2008, which will serve as the legal basis for the conduct of the forthcoming provincial elections in early 2009. We are hopeful that those elections will advance political dialogue, establish representative provincial councils and empower community leaders to meet the needs of local citizens in cooperation with the Government of Iraq.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“In that regard, my delegation welcomes the continued efforts by the Government of Iraq to build the capacity of the Iraqi security forces. The recent transfer of security responsibilities from the multinational force to the Iraqi army in some governorates is a sign of the increased capacity of the Iraqi security forces. My delegation also recognizes that, despite the improvement, Iraq continues to face serious security challenges. We believe that addressing the persistence of security threats will require not only military measures but also the promotion of dialogue and national reconciliation across political, ethnic and sectarian lines.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“I would like to begin by joining previous speakers in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, for his comprehensive briefing and the Secretary-General for his report (S/2008/688). My delegation also thanks the representative of the United States for his statement on behalf of the multinational force in Iraq. We also greatly appreciate the information provided by the Permanent Representative of Iraq. We are encouraged by the overall improvement in the security situation in Iraq. We believe that this accomplishment will provide Iraq with the opportunity to make further progress in its political processes and economic development. It is critical that the encouraging achievement be maintained and strengthened.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“Finally, my delegation welcomes the continued interaction and coordination among the three Committees and their experts groups within the framework of the ongoing dialogue with Member States. We are of the View that that cooperation will not only be crucial for the work of the Committees but that it will also be essential for synergy and coherence in the Council's contribution to countering the threat posed by terrorism.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“For its part, Indonesia will certainly continue its active support for the Committee's work in all areas. We duly note the progress made by the Committee since the last joint briefing to the Security Council. My delegation welcomes the second report on the status of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) (see S/2008/493), submitted by the Committee in July 2008. As the full implementation of the resolution is a long-term objective and an ongoing process, it is our hope that the report will facilitate the Council's provision of strategic guidance to the Committee on the promotion of and assistance in effective implementation at the national, regional and international levels, in particular through dialogue and cooperation with Member States.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“With regard to the Counter-Terrorism Committee, my delegation also welcomes the significant progress made in recent months, in particular the continued analysis of preliminary implementation assessments (PIAs). As an innovative tool both to address the problem of reporting fatigue and to gather updated information on each State's implementation, the PIA process should be further sustained. In the light of that, Indonesia fully supports the exercise of stocktaking of each Member State's implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). The Committee should therefore enhance its dialogue with each State and strengthen its counter- terrorism capacity. Concerning the briefing on the 1540 Committee, Indonesia continues to value the significant role that Committee is playing in promoting the implementation of the resolution.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“My delegation also attaches particular importance to the direction of the Council on the review of all names on the consolidated list, including those reported to be deceased. Paragraphs 22 and 23 of resolution 1822 (2008) specifically emphasize that that effort should be carried out in order to ensure that the consolidated list is as up to date and accurate as possible and to confirm that the listings remain appropriate. We are therefore of the View that, in reviewing its guidelines, the Committee can achieve substantive progress by fully taking into account the ultimate objectives of the exercise, as outlined by the Council in the resolution.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“The increasing number of legal cases in national and regional courts, in particular following the ruling of the European Court of Justice in the cases of Al-Qadi and Al-Barakat on 3 September 2008, will potentially pose challenges to the efficacy and credibility of the 1267 sanctions regime. Furthermore, my delegation wishes to highlight that resolution 1822 (2008) clearly directs the Committee, as a matter of priority, to review its guidelines with respect to provisions of the resolution, in particular those relating to narrative summaries of reasons for listing and review of the names on the consolidated list. We wish to underline the importance of the Committee's continuing to focus its work on that particular task.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“It is in that regard that my delegation welcomes the efforts made in a number of areas to further ensure that fair and clear procedures exist for placing and removing individuals and entities on the consolidated list, as well as for the granting of humanitarian exemptions. The issue of fair and clear procedures always draws the attention of Member States implementing sanctions regimes. In that connection, we have noted a growing perception that the current procedures have some legal deficiencies that may hinder effective implementation at the national level.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“First of all, let me join previous speakers in thanking President Urbina, Ambassador Grauls and Ambassador Jurica for their briefings as the Chairmen, respectively, of the Security Council Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1540 (2004), 1267 (1999) and 1373 (2001). We would also like to express our appreciation to the Chairmen for their able leadership of the work of the Committees. With respect to the briefing regarding the 1267 Committee, on Al-Qaida and the Taliban, I would like to reassert Indonesia's commitment to promote the effective implementation, legitimacy and credibility of the sanctions regime established by resolution 1267 (1999).”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, let me express our support for the adoption of the draft presidential statement that is before the Council, which we are hopeful can contribute to the enhancement of women's participation in peace and security on its own merits.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“Women can advocate the pursuit of formal peace processes and cultivate community support for such efforts and their implementation. Thirdly, women's participation can also be fostered by efforts that take the form of a campaign model based on democratic political campaigning and canvassing designed to increase participation by willing parties. Before concluding my remarks, let me stress that enhancing women's participation in peace processes requires sustained and long-term efforts. Indeed, eight years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), there is certainly no shortage of action plans. We believe that it is timely to proceed beyond plans to actual actions. Indonesia, for its part, will redouble its efforts at the national level and here at the United Nations in pursuit of that important objective.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source