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Nazarian

lines on the record: 204
first: 2009-11-11
most recent: 2014-02-19
sittings or episodes: 30
sources: un-security-council

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“Allow me to join previous speakers in thanking the Brazilian Minister of External Relations for presiding over this important debate, and other Ministers for participating in our discussions. I would also like to express our gratitude to Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and the Special Representative of the World Bank for their contributions. As has been noted before, there can be no development without security and no security without development. We believe that this debate will help to further galvanize and push forward two of our most critical common objectives - the achievement of lasting security and the realization of the Millennium Development Goals, which are so closely interlinked.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“This is an opportunity to recap and reflect on our past experiences in dealing with the issue of post-conflict peacebuilding and to highlight priorities for united, practical actions.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Armenia remains committed to post-conflict peace initiatives and believes that the Council should further advance development initiatives by supporting peacebuilding mechanisms that help countries emerging from conflicts in their recovery, reintegration and reconstruction efforts, which are aimed at creating foundations for sustainable peace and development. The successful implementation of this agenda requires a basic level of political will and determination on the part of all players as preconditions for peacebuilding. With those political conditions in place, the ability of the United Nations or any other intergovernmental or regional actor will be enhanced and supported. Armenia therefore welcomes the Bosnian initiative to hold this open debate.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“With respect to the relationship between the Peacebuilding Commission and the Security Council, we believe that, given limited resources, they should work closely together and use each other's knowledge and expertise of a specific country's conflict to clearly identify priorities in order to most effectively use such resources towards peacebuilding efforts. For that cooperation to be workable, both bodies must try to be as flexible as possible to address conflicts in a timely and efficient manner, as each conflict will pose unique problems and require specific solutions.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is important that the programmes adopted be country-specific, needs-based and target- oriented to ensure continued adherence by the affected population. This would safeguard success and assist the population in building upon existing national capacities in a more consolidated and effective manner. In that context, effective institution-building during the different phases of the process requires coordination among the Peacebuilding Commission and all relevant actors, including international financial institutions, United Nations entities, regional organizations and civil society, including women, local experts and other stakeholders.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We believe that this should continue to be frequently reflected in the deliberations of the Security Council. Time and again we have seen how conflicts re-emerge in the absence of functioning institutions that reflect a common understanding within a society. Although lessons have been learned and various approaches have been refined as the international community has tackled such conflicts, the tendency continues to be for a top-down approach that at times ignores the specific context, roots and causes of a given conflict. Institution-building, especially in post-conflict countries, must be done at all levels of society, with particular attention paid to the uniqueness of each case, in order to reach consensus and create a governing framework.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I would like to express our appreciation for the organization of this open debate, as well as to thank you personally, Madame President, for the opportunity to share our views on this important subject. The frequency with which the Security Council addresses post-conflict peacebuilding signals, first, the importance that the international community attaches to the issue as a preventive tool against the recurrence of conflict through the establishment of sustained security and stability, which are prerequisites for the maintenance of peace and development; and, secondly, an acknowledgement of the Council's responsibility to fulfil the commitments undertaken to support countries that have emerged from conflict. We share the views expressed by many speakers calling for more systematic attention to post-conflict peacebuilding.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Such a plan should incorporate measurable goals and timetables, monitoring and accountability measures and provisions for impact assessments. The Commission on the Status of Women plays a central role in monitoring the implementation of the Platform for Action, including with respect to women in armed conflict. I recognize and welcome the key role and critical efforts of the Security Council in preventing sexual violence and combating impunity in conflict and post-conflict situations. I encourages continuing action by the Council, including the development of effective measures to put an end to sexual violence in armed conflict.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“Knowledge regarding the scope, prevalence, impact and cost of violence against women remains inadequate, and capacities for collecting such data are insufficient. Greater efforts are necessary to collect more and better-quality information and data on violence against women to support policymakers in undertaking effective legislative and policy reforms, ensure the adequate provision of targeted and effective services, monitor trends and progress in addressing and eliminating violence against women, and assess the impact of measures taken. In this context, the Council's effort to set up a mechanism for monitoring and reporting sexual violence against women may prove to be very useful, not only to the Council's work but also to other organizations working on issues pertaining to sexual violence against women and gender issues in general.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“They also highlighted the need to strengthen efforts at the national and international levels to address sexual violence in armed conflict as a threat to peace and security. This year, the Commission also considered the question of violence against women as part of its follow-up to the Beijing Platform for Action, and held an interactive dialogue on the subject. Expert panellists, member States, United Nations system entities and non-governmental organizations were able to share their experiences and the results achieved. Despite the measures that have been taken to prevent and address violence against women, reports by the participants made it clear that it persists. Efforts to address violence against women are often not comprehensive, consistent or sustained, and there continues to be insufficient coordination among relevant sectors.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“In its agreed conclusions, the Commission recognized that women and girls were often subject to particular forms of violence and deprivation in armed conflict, and called for measures to prevent gender-based violence arising from armed conflict and in post-conflict situations, including sexual violence against women and girls. The agreed conclusions also urged Governments to prosecute the perpetrators of such crimes. In 2008, the Commission evaluated progress in the implementation of the 2004 agreed conclusions through an interactive dialogue. Many participants reported on initiatives to address sexual violence in armed conflict and to increase the participation of women in peacekeeping and security forces.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“It is now taken up in various intergovernmental bodies, including the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Peacebuilding Commission. Member States at the national level and civil society organizations are demonstrating their commitment to tackling this challenge through concrete action. I welcome the presence and contribution of Ms. Margot Wallstrom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and her focus on addressing sexual violence in the context of the Secretary-General's campaign "Unite to End Violence against Women". The Commission on the Status of Women, too, has contributed to advancing global policy on women, peace and security. At its forty-eighth session in 2004, the Commission considered women's equal participation in conflict prevention, management and resolution and in post-conflict peacebuilding.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“Allow me to first express my thanks to you, Madame President, for convening this debate on a topic that, as the Chair of the Commission on the Status of Women, I am particularly glad to see addressed. All the United Nations world conferences on women have recognized the interlinkage between gender equality, development and peace. In 1995, at the Fourth World Conference on Women, Member States devoted a section of the Beijing Platform for Action to women and armed conflict, noting that women and girls were particularly affected by armed conflict because of their status in society and their sex. Member States also highlighted particular forms of violence against women in situations of armed conflict. Fifteen years later, it is heartening to observe how much this issue has gained in visibility and traction.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“For that reason, we believe that the Council could more effectively seek thorough compliance by all parties with the norms of international humanitarian law. The frequency with which the Security Council addresses this issue signifies the urgency of the matter and the need for the international community to fulfil its commitment to protecting civilians. We therefore share the views expressed by Council members and other speakers calling for more systematic attention to be paid to protection. We strongly believe that increased efforts to fight impunity at the national and international levels are essential. Armenia therefore welcomes the initiative of the United Kingdom to hold this debate, and is committed to working with the Council and other Members on addressing the challenges to the Council's work on the protection of civilians.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In that context, it is important to improve the use of established sanctions regimes and to implement the binding resolutions that call on all States to adopt national legislation for the prosecution of individuals responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. In the lessons learned process, this debate should also enable the Council more effectively to address the specific concerns related to the protection of civilian populations. The Council has to send a clear message to all parties to armed conflict, reminding them of their obligations and condemning violations of international humanitarian law. The concept of the protection of civilians is founded on the universally accepted rules of humanitarian and human rights law, which are set down in a range of international legal instruments.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Today's debate offers another opportunity for the Council to evaluate the progress made on key issues, such as the implementation of resolution 1894 (2009), and to indicate areas where further focus is needed, including the enhancement of compliance with international humanitarian law and the strengthening of accountability for violations thereof. Ensuring such accountability and enhancing compliance with the international legal obligations of parties to conflict should be viewed as key elements of the Council's responsibility to maintain international peace and security.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We were also pleased to hear presentations by the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross offering analysis of the Council's actions in recent years and touching upon important developments. With the adoption of resolution 1894 (2009) exactly a year ago, the Council introduced new provisions focusing on humanitarian access in the implementation of protection mandates in peacekeeping operations. Armenia welcomes the fact that the Council also took several important decisions relating to the protection needs of vulnerable groups during armed conflict, and we are grateful to have had the opportunity to contribute to the debates on children and armed conflict, the protection of civilians, and women and peace and security in June, July and October, respectively.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We also join previous speakers in thanking the Secretary-General for his report (S/2010/579) and his active involvement in addressing this important subject. Armenia aligns itself with the statement made earlier on behalf of the European Union. I would like to make some brief remarks in my national capacity. The Council has significantly developed its thematic work on the protection of civilians since the last time we held a similar debate (see S/PV.6354). As we mark the first anniversary of the Council's adoption of resolution 1894 (2009), it is important and commendable that this body has continued its practice of holding annual open debates on the protection of civilians featuring briefings by the Under-Secretaries- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Peacekeeping Operations.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Armenia will continue to work closely with the United Nations and all other interested parties - including the newly established UN Women, under the competent leadership of Michelle Bachelet - to implement and expand the agenda of resolution 1325 (2000), with a view to bettering the situation of women around the world.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“By recalling the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council, as well as relevant provisions contained in instruments of international law, the Commission on the Status of Women has expressed grave concern about the continuation of armed conflicts in many regions of the world and about the human suffering and humanitarian emergencies they have caused. Peacebuilding needs the involvement of women. Women's roles in peacebuilding in Bosnia, Rwanda, Sri Lanka and many other places in recent decades highlight the importance of their full participation. Women need to be present to discuss issues such as genocide, impunity and security if just and enduring peace is to be built.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“During the past decade, particular attention has been paid to addressing some of the specific crimes experienced by women and girls during armed conflict, namely, rape, trafficking, enforced prostitution and enslavement. It is critical to ensure accountability for past and present crimes and not to grant impunity to perpetrators. Otherwise, we would provide amnesty for future crimes. Having had the privilege to chair the fifty-fourth session of the Commission on the Status of Women earlier this year, I would like to emphasize that special attention needs to be paid to children who are victims of rape and other forms of sexual violence, especially girls, who are usually the largest group of victims in armed conflict. In addition to the physical damage, sexual violence often leaves lasting harm and stigma.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Earlier this year, representatives of Armenian and Azerbaijani women's non-governmental organizations discussed ways to find peaceful solutions to the Nagorny Karabakh conflict. The peace dialogues are oriented towards increasing the role of Armenian and Azerbaijani women in peace processes and towards the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). More meetings between the sides are expected to take place. As we discuss the role of women in peacemaking and peacebuilding, we cannot ignore an issue that is inextricably tied to it - violence against women and girls in conflict situations. It is unfortunate that, despite the existence of international legal instruments and normative mechanisms, there has been a disturbing escalation in levels of sexual violence during and after armed conflicts.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In that regard, the most important item on the agenda is to increase the presence of women in decision-making processes. Women remain largely excluded, especially from efforts to find workable solutions to conflicts. We should further promote their participation. The costs of conflicts are borne disproportionately by women and children. Since women pay the primary price when peace is absent, they are important stakeholders in peacebuilding. As such, the inclusion of women in all stages of the peace process guarantees a more lasting and representative settlement. A number of research studies have also indicated that women generally are more collaborative, and thus more inclined towards mutual compromise. Women often use their role as mothers to cut across international borders and divides. We have experienced this first hand in our region.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“During the past decade, the Security Council has put in place a normative framework for women's participation in peace processes, the elimination of sexual violence in armed conflict, the protection and promotion of women's human rights, and the mainstreaming of gender equality and perspectives in the context of armed conflict, peacebuilding and reconstruction. As noted by the Secretary-General earlier this year, many peace processes now regularly include consultations with women's peace groups. In many post-conflict countries, the number of women in Government has increased dramatically, and they have used their public decision-making roles to advance women's rights. Despite the progress, however, much still needs to be addressed and accomplished, as the female voice is not always heard.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I join previous speakers in thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on a topic that has gained sound public and political acknowledgment. Armenia aligns itself with the statement delivered this evening by Ambassador Serrano of the European Union. I would like to make some brief observations in my national capacity. Let me start with a quotation from the Beijing Platform for Action: "Peace is inextricably linked with equality between women and men and development" (A/CONFJ77/20, annex 11, para. 131). Although a very simple and straightforward statement, it goes to the heart of what we are discussing today, namely, that gender equality and security go hand in hand. Armenia takes note of some positive developments.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We are confident that continuous negotiations within the framework of the OSCE, which have been uninterrupted since their inception, serve as one of the major prerequisites for a just and lasting resolution of the issue. While the Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, other main bodies of the United Nations and relevant international organizations, including the Bretton Woods institutions, can play a significant role in contributing to the development and strengthening of international law, the rule of law and the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It is a well-known fact that, in an increasing number of its operations on the ground, the United Nations is calling on the services of relevant regional and subregional organizations, since in certain areas and in some cases these international actors are able to provide expertise and a better understanding of local peculiarities to complement that of the United Nations. Since 1992, for example, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has been providing a forum for the settlement of a conflict in our subregion, and we believe that that organization has adequate capacity to maintain its lead in the 10-4285] negotiation process.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Our approach must also be built on the understanding that any conflict resolution should impartially and fully address the root causes of the conflict under discussion in order to prevent their renewal in the future, and should provide reliable and adequate security guaranties to the populations concerned, thus ensuring sustainable peace and development for the whole region. The rule of law is a concept at the very heart of the stated mission of the United Nations and other international organizations.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Strengthening the rule of law based on justice and security therefore requires a deeper commitment and a broader vision of the future. Adherence to the principle of non-use of force or threat clearly and unequivocally declared by the parties concerned in conflict and post-conflict settings is another crucial factor for creating a environment conducive to building mutual trust and in achieving justice and security. Armenia believes that the conflict resolution process must inevitably be based on the resolve and will of all concerned parties - first and foremost, of those who will be directly influenced and affected by the settlement.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Core United Nations values and principles cannot be compromised or ignored when it comes to people who live in conflict and post-conflict situations. As we discuss the concept of the rule of law, we should emphasize the need for and importance of interaction with the representative authorities legitimately elected by the people of conflict regions during settlement negotiations. Armenia pursues an approach of dialogue, negotiations and mutual compromise, and strongly rejects the language of force, threats and militaristic rhetoric. The notion of the rule of law represents a concept that is diametrically opposed to the rule by force or use of force. This principle stipulates a framework for peaceful conflict resolution and democratic governance.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Armenia attaches utmost importance to the promotion of justice and the rule of law, as these values are indispensable for the maintenance of international and regional security and the protection of human rights. Moreover, the systematic breaches of the rule of law contribute to violations of these basic human rights and fundamental freedoms of peoples, which are among the major and immediate causes of regional conflicts. The full and fair implementation of the norms and principles of human rights, such as the free exercise of democratic values, should be welcomed and encouraged by the United Nations Member States and should not be conditioned on the current status of the territory within which people choose to live democratically.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It appears that I am the last speaker on the list, so allow me to join all previous speakers in thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this debate, which serves as an engine to generate complex and open dialogue for examining the conceptual issue of the rule oflaw. In recent years, the international community has increased its efforts to address the rule of law in conflict and post-conflict situations. Following the commitment to the rule of law in the 2005 World Summit Outcome (resolution 60/ 1), the rule of law was placed high on the United Nations and national agendas. A consensus emerged that the rule of law should be promoted at both the national and international levels and be based on the United Nations Charter, the norms of international law and the principles of good governance.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Armenia has worked and will continue to work closely and constructively with the United Nations and other interested institutions and organizations concerned with bettering the situation of children around the world, including those affected by armed conflict.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Armenia commends the work of civil society in developing effective policies for the protection of children in armed conflict and the direct help that many non-governmental organizations provide on the ground, sometimes in the most dangerous situations. All relevant stakeholders should continue to work closely and actively on the issues of gender-based violence in armed conflict, and we encourage similar cooperation between non-governmental organizations and the Security Council and other international organizations working on the protection of children in armed conflict. Child protection is everyone's responsibility, and the future of children is dependent on the actions we take today.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“This year again, by recalling the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council on children and armed conflict, as well as relevant provisions contained in the instruments of international humanitarian law relative to the protection of civilian populations, the Commission on the Status of Women expressed grave concern about the continuation of armed conflicts in many regions of the world and the human suffering and humanitarian emergencies that they had caused. To that end, efforts to address sexual violence could greatly benefit from more collaboration among various United Nations and regional organizations that are focused on the protection of children, as well as those working on issues relating to gender equality and empowerment and the rights of women and girls.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It is our belief that only a fundamental and comprehensive political settlement of the current disputes can bring long-lasting peace and stability to the region, thereby securing the rights of our children to a peaceful future. Having had the privilege of chairing the Commission on the Status of Women at its fifty-fourth session, in March, I would like to emphasize that special attention needs to be paid to children who are victims of rape and other forms of sexual violence, especially girls, who are usually the largest group of victims in armed conflicts. In addition to physical damage, sexual violence often leaves lasting harm and stigma.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I come from a region that, over the past two decades, has witnessed a number of armed conflicts. As mine a country that has hosted tens of thousands of refugee children, the issue on today's agenda is of particular concern for the Government of Armenia. Despite past and current socio-economic hardships in our country, the post-conflict rehabilitation of children- in particular issues of health care and education - continue to be at the centre of the Government's attention. Today, a final resolution of the conflicts in the South Caucasus is still pending. A no-war/no-peace situation cannot ensure a safe and decent future for children and young people who have already witnessed atrocities of war.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“As a country that has already acceded to the Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Armenia welcomes and strongly supports the Special Representative's campaign for the universal ratification of those important international instruments, which can bring about positive change in the process of uniting our efforts to protect children. We would also like to thank the Secretary- General for his recent report (S/2010/181) and its recommendations, and we commend the work of the Security Council Working Group on the issue, which has earned sound public and political acknowledgment. It is unfortunate that, despite the existence of international legal instruments and normative mechanisms, children continue to suffer in conflict situations.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Their protection deserves the utmost attention of the international community and should be a primary responsibility of all of us, because it is a serious humanitarian concern and a significant security issue. The protection of children therefore requires a multidimensional approach. Armenia takes note of some positive trends in recent years in the area of the protection of children in armed conflict. A set of legal instruments has been adopted that provide a comprehensive framework for addressing the issue.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I would like to join previous speakers in thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate. Allow me also to commend and thank Manju Gurung, a Nepalese former child soldier, for her presentation on this topic, which I am sure touched everyone in the Chamber and highlighted vividly the plight of children affected by armed conflict. We also express our gratitude to Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for her commitment, tireless efforts and outstanding work to ensure that children live and grow in peace and dignity. Armenia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union earlier today. I would like to make some additional remarks in my national capacity. Conflicts have devastating consequences on children.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Armenia therefore welcomes the Japanese initiative to hold this open debate. This is an opportunity to recap and reflect on our past experiences in dealing with the issue of post-conflict peacebuilding and to highlight priority aspects for united practical actions.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The ultimate task here is to translate that vision into working realities that emphasize the future instead of focusing on the painful past. The post-conflict period in the region provides a window of opportunity for providing basic security, delivering peace dividends, building confidence in the political process and strengthening core national ownership to lead peacebuilding efforts and lay the foundations for sustainable development. The successful implementation of that agenda requires a basic level of political will and determination on the part of national and regional actors as preconditions for peacebuilding. With those political conditions in place, the ability of the United Nations or any other organization or intergovernmental or regional actor will be enhanced and supported.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“One might question the value of embarking on such an effort in post-conflict situations where negotiations among the parties are ongoing. However, international experience shows that economic cooperation and interaction can be a valuable confidence-building measure that often leads to political cohesion. Examples can be found in Western and Eastern Europe and, increasingly, in Asia. With a view to achieving greater coherence in the region and expanding the geographical area for cooperation, the South Caucasus needs various regional initiatives and programmes sponsored by donor countries and organizations to be implemented. In addition, international financial institutions and private-sector contributions should play a decisive role in moving towards that end. The region desperately awaits leadership from the global investment community.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It is noteworthy that the PBC has shouldered for United Nations peacekeeping the important task of defining post-conflict strategies. We are encouraged that previous reports indicate that it has achieved certain satisfactory results in some countries. Conflicts in the South Caucasus have defied peaceful accommodation, let alone resolution, for more than two decades. Wars have been fought, people displaced, law and order disrupted and economies shattered and paralysed. Yet, we have not fully employed an essential resource that could bring us closer to peace: sustainable economic development. That could create regional opportunities for trade, investment and jobs and lead to engagement and solutions on the political front.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We also believe that increased cooperation and the distribution of roles among the United Nations, the Bretton Woods institutions and regional organizations are essential. Armenia remains committed to post-conflict peace initiatives and believes that the Security Council should further strengthen the rule of law and advance development initiatives by supporting peacebuilding mechanisms, such as the PBC, that help countries emerging from conflict in their recovery, reintegration and reconstruction efforts aimed at creating the foundations for sustainable peace and development. In that respect, it is important that the programmes adopted be country-specific, needs-based and target- oriented to ensure continued support from the people affected and to safeguard their success.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The frequency with which the Security Council addresses post-conflict peacebuilding signifies the importance that the international community attaches to that issue as a preventive tool against the recurrence of conflict through the establishment of sustained security and stability, which are prerequisites for the maintenance of peace and development. It is also an acknowledgement of the Council's responsibility to fulfil the commitments undertaken to support countries that have emerged from conflict. We share the views expressed by Council members and other speakers calling for more systematic attention to post-conflict peacebuilding, which we believe should be frequently reflected in the deliberations of the Security Council.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this essential debate on peacebuilding-related issues. We also wish join previous speakers in thanking you, Sir, in your capacity as former Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), for your active involvement in addressing this important subject. We greatly value the presence of the Foreign Minister of Japan and other Ministers here today. We strongly support their statements. Armenia aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the European Union. However, we would like to make some remarks in our national capacity.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Armenia remains committed to the peaceful resolution of the Nagorny Karabakh conflict and strongly believes that a fundamental resolution of the problem can be achieved only by peaceful means based on the principles of international law. We believe that the Security Council should further contribute to the strengthening of the rule of law and to upholding international law by supporting criminal justice mechanisms.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“What had promised to be a quick campaign to rid Nagorny Karabakh of its native Armenian population turned out to be an exhausting military conflict with a loss of territory, numerous casualties and hundreds of thousands of refugees and internally displaced persons on both sides. In that conflict, as in any other conflict, it is civilians living on both sides of the border who continue to suffer the consequences of the unresolved dispute. The peaceful resolution of any conflict is not an easy enterprise and requires strong political will and painful compromises from both sides. We believe that the time has come to replace the unchanged rhetoric of warmongering and hollow allegations with constructive steps aimed at making the environment more conducive to a peaceful settlement.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In the days following the event, President Mutalibov, in an interview with Czech journalist Dana Mazalova, said that the militia of the Azerbaijani National Front had actively obstructed and actually prevented the exodus of the local population through the mountain passages which had been especially left open by Karabakh Armenians to facilitate the flight of the civilian population. The hope and the intention of the Azerbaijani side was to utilize civilian losses of such a magnitude to instigate a popular uprising against the Baku regime and seize the reins of power. The attempts of the Azerbaijani authorities to resolve the dispute militarily brought about unexpected consequences for them.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source