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“Nigeria voted in favour of the draft resolution contained in document S/2014/ 189 because it reflects the principles embodied in the Charter of the United Nations, which obliges all States to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any Member State. The United Nations Charter also obliges States to settle their disputes by peaceful means. All throughout the crisis in Ukraine, Nigeria has consistently and unequivocally called on all concerned to abide by those principles in the interests of international peace and security.”
2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source
“We would also like to see access grantedto observers of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in order to allow them to undertake an objective assessment of the situation on the ground. That, we believe, would foster a deeper understanding of the crisis. We want to reiterate our position that the referendum planned for Crimea contravenes the Constitution of Ukraine and is therefore illegitimate. For that reason, we call on the authorities of Crimea to postpone, and indeed cancel, the impending referendum. To go ahead with it would add insult to injury. Our ardent desire is to see a united, peaceful and democratic Ukraine where all citizens and communities can live side by side in peace, security and harmony.”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“The Budapest Memorandum of 1994 and the Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation and Partnership, adopted in 1990 and renewed in 1997, are valued and credible instruments that provide a ready framework for resolving the crisis in Ukraine, and we call on all parties to abide by their commitments and obligations under those instruments. We also note that interlocutors have a vital role to play in ameliorating the situation. While the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Mr. Ivan Simonovie, is making progress in discussing human rights-related issues with stakeholders across Ukraine, we regret that he has had to cancel his visit to Crimea, which is at the core of the current crisis. We hope that he will be able to undertake that visit in the near future, because it is critical.”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“The fundamental principle at stake in the crisis is respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a State Member of the United Nations. We want to remind all concerned to uphold the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, particularly as concerns the peaceful resolution of conflicts. In order to engender a peaceful settlement of the current impasse, there must be understanding. There must be mutual trust. There must be flexibility and a willingness between the parties to engage in constructive and peaceful dialogue. We want to urge the parties not to slam the door on dialogue, which represents a priceless opportunity for all issues to be discussed towards a peaceful and mutually acceptable resolution of the crisis. The foundations for reconciliation are not far- fetched. We can find them in previous agreements.”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“I want to welcome Prime Minister Yatsenyuk and to thank him for his briefing. I also want to thank Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman for providing an update on the situation in Ukraine. In a world that is already deeply embroiled in turmoil in most regions, the current crisis in Ukraine is one crisis too many. The world can ill afford it. Nigeria remains unequivocal in highlighting the precarious and delicate nature of the situation in Ukraine. The imperative for a cautious approach by all parties to avoid exacerbation of the crisis could not be more urgent. That consideration is even more pertinent today as developments on the ground indicate that so little has changed since our last meeting in the Council on this issue (see S/PV.7131).”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“That clause is even more relevant now and indeed represents an opportunity to peacefully resolve the current crisis. We are encouraged by indications that the Government of Ukraine is taking great strides to ensure greater political inclusiveness in the governance of the country. That, we believe, is a prudent way of addressing one of the underlying causes of the dispute and of ensuring an early return to peace and stability. The call by the Secretary-General for cool heads to prevail remains relevant under the circumstances, and we urge all concerned to refrain from provocative action that could precipitate now and in the future unnecessary human suffering.”
2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source
“The prerequisite for that is mediation, as other speakers before me have pointed out. We therefore call on the international community and particularly those who can exert a constructive influence over the concerned parties to intensify efforts towards mediation in the crisis. We firmly believe that the use of preventive diplomacy tools at such a time represents the most expedient and effective option for bringing about a peaceful resolution. We want to reiterate our call on all concerned to abide by the provisions of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances, which guarantees the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. We note that the provisions of the Memorandum call for the signatories to consult when a situation arises that raises questions concerning the commitments they undertook in the document.”
2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source
“What began three months ago as a political protest is increasingly taking on a dimension that today can bestbe described as precarious. We call on all concerned to abide by the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, particularly Article 2, which calls on all States Members of the United Nations to settle their disputes by peaceful means and to refrain from the use of force against the territorial integrity of any State. The current situation in Ukraine, especially in Crimea, represents a clear and potent threat to international peace and security, and we would like to see a rapid de-escalation of tension and hostile rhetoric. The concerned parties must embrace dialogue as ameans of resolving the crisis and facilitate an expeditious return to normalcy in Ukraine.”
2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source
“We expect that concerted effort to be replicated subsequently in the Council's future efforts. We want in particular to commend Australia, Jordan and Luxembourg not only for their leadership, but especially for accommodating the views of Council members in the course of the negotiations.”
2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source
“We are confident that the collective action that we have taken today in adopting this resolution (resolution 2139 (2014)) is a significant and giant step towards protecting the defenceless civililans, including women and children, in Syria, who continue to bear the brunt of the deadly confrontation between opposing forces. We express regret that there was no consensus on the inclusion of a paragraph in the final text calling upon all States to refrain from transferring arms to the parties in the Syrian conflict, given that such arms could be used to commit or to facilitate Syria's violations or abuses of international human rights or humanitarian law. Nonetheless, the adoption of this resolution today is a powerful and visible demonstration of the renewed commitment of the Council to work in the higher interests of the Syrian people.”
2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source
“The humanitarian situation in Syria is a consequence of the unabated brutal violence which has so far defied any logic or solution. Syria's centrality to stability in the region underscores the imperative for the Council to act in concert to ensure rapid, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to populations in need of assistance across the country. It is for this reason that Nigeria recognizes the imperative of supporting any peaceful initiative that seeks to alleviate the suffering of Syrians and leads to a permanent political solution to the protracted conflict.”
2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source
“What is required is an all-hands-on-deck approach that recognizes the strengths and weaknesses of all the relevant stakeholders and harnesses the strengths while minimizing the weaknesses. Today's debate reinforces this valid aspiration.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“In consonance with that commitment, the Nigerian Army Peacekeeping Training Centre, in collaboration with UNITAR, conducted a training course on the protection of civilians in United Nations peacekeeping operations in August 2013 for almost 25 Nigerian military and police officers as well as civilians about to be deployed to various United Nations, African Union and Economic Community of West African States missions. Nigeria will also host a United Nations- sponsored training programme in Abuja from 3 to 7 March. In the final analysis, we believe that the protection of civilians in armed conflict is an arduous task that involves multiple issues and stakeholders. While they represent the main tool at the disposal of the international community, it is clear that peacekeeping missions alone cannot successfully accomplish that task.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“It also appropriately addresses the disparity between the objectives of meeting the demands of protecting civilians and of doing so within the resources available. In terms of capacity and training to effectively protect civilians, the concept note (S/2014/74, annex) aptly states the critical importance of predeployment and in-mission training for peacekeepers and civilian staff. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has been instrumental in offering training to African countries as part of its Enhancing Capacity in Africa project. Nigeria is reinforcing that effort through its firm commitment to the protection of civilians in armed conflict, and emphasizes programmes on the protection of civilians at all levels of predeployment training of its peacekeeping contingents.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“There is a need to develop those populations by ensuring that threats are mitigated and material assistance provided where most needed. The strengthening of national institutions is also important to enable them to discharge their primary responsibility to enhance security and the rule of law in post-conflict areas. Missions in situations of active conflict, or where conflict is likely to occur, may face a higher tempo of protection of civilians activity. The need to anticipate and promptly respond to threats to civilians in such situations argues in favour of the timely funding of such missions. That would convey the message to mission leadership of the priority that the Council attaches to the protection of civilians.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“A key proposal under consideration for addressing the problem is the "One UN" concept - the idea that all United Nations activities in a given country should fall under a common umbrella to provide coherence and credibility. The development of strategic coordination among the various mission components is crucial to success in the protection ofcivilians, in particular in the light ofthe number of actors charged with such mandates. That is achievable through the development of comprehensive training on strategic coordination of the protection of civilians for all components. It should be understood that a clear and common understanding of mission mandates is fundamental to the efficacy of strategic coordination among them. No less significant is an understanding of the protective measures adopted by the local population in conflict areas.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“And, fourthly, peacekeeping missions often operate in dynamic environments where security situations can change very quickly. A critical examination of those challenges would show that the protection of civilians in armed conflict is indeed a task that cannot be seen as the exclusive responsibility of peacekeeping missions. Aside from those challenges, there is the issue of the different operating methods of the mission components - military, police and civilian - involved in the protection of civilians. The autonomy to act and make decisions differs greatly between components in the light of their varying mandates, agendas, donors and standard procedures. That has raised questions regarding coordination for effective delivery on the protection of civilians.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“While the international community expects peacekeeping missions to perform flawlessly when protecting civilians in armed conflict, the challenges they face are often overlooked or not adequately appreciated. The protection of civilians within the framework of peacekeeping missions has been described by the United Nations as extremely complex. That is attributed to four key points. First, peacekeeping missions often have to protect civilians in harsh conditions and with inadequate resources. Secondly, peacekeeping missions often have to operate with partners who may lack the capacity or will to do their own part. Thirdly, there is an unrealistic expectation that peacekeeping missions will be able to protect all civilians at all times.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Over the years, several methods have been adopted to improve the effectiveness of peacekeeping missions in protecting civilians in conflict areas. Resolution 1894 (2009), for example, calls for the allocation ofresources as an indication of the priority the Council accords to the protection of civilian activities. That underscores the need to translate normative commitments into concrete measures for the protection of civilians. The task of protecting civilians in armed conflict is a mandate that has posed enormous challenges to peacekeeping operations, and one that requires more than normative commitments or a conceptual shift in policy.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Thank you, Madam President, for convening this vital debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I also wish to thank all the briefers for their invaluable insights and significant contributions to this conversation. Several speakers this morning have alluded to the fact that civilians are often deliberately targeted in armed conflicts and frequently subject to blatant abuse of their rights under international humanitarian law. The Security Council itself has since 1999 responded to such threats by giving United Nations peacekeeping mission the mandate to protect civilians. The presidential statement adopted by the Council today (S/PRST/2014/3) further reinforces its unflinching resolve to tackle this problem.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“President Sleiman has stated that immunizing Lebanon against such attacks will require solidarity between the leaders and the people. We urge the people of Lebanon to unite and stand firm with their leaders against any attempt to inject despair and disunity into the body politic. Attacking innocent and defenceless people will not in any way address the political differences of the parties or, indeed, advance the unity and progress of Lebanon. Only honest dialogue and recourse to peaceful means can prove beneficial and long-lasting in the attainment of any political agenda.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“We encourage all parties to the conflict to participate in the Conference without preconditions. We reaffirm our stance that there can be no military solution to the Syrian crisis. Only a political solution attained through a transparent and inclusive process can lead to peace in Syria. Nigeria's desire is to see, in the very near future, a peaceful, prosperous, united and democratic Syria taking its rightful place in the world. Turning to Lebanon, we are unequivocal in our condemnation of the recent spate of terrorist attacks, which left several Lebanese citizens dead and dozens injured. Such attacks threaten the peace and stability of the country and add another dimension to an already difficult security situation.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“We are deeply disturbed by reports of women being increasingly targeted for assault and violence, particularly in refugee camps, where they are supposed to feel safe and, indeed, protected. We deplore and condemn such acts of violence against women and would like to see the perpetrators brought to justice. The hardship and indignities that Syrian women face in the refugee camps deeply diminish our humanity, and we call on all sides in the conflict to ensure, at all times, the safety and dignity of women embroiled in the crisis. Today the need for the return of peace to Syria is more urgent than ever. It is our hope that the second Geneva Conference on Syria, scheduled for this week, will create the conditions necessary to attain that much-desired objective.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“Concerning Syria, while we welcome the progress recorded in the elimination of the country's chemical weapons under the supervision of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons/United Nations joint mission, we urge the world not to lose sight of the ongoing civil war in the country, which has claimed over 100,000 lives and displaced millions of people, both internally and across Syria's borders. The humanitarian dimension of the Syrian crisis remains a matter of great concern to Nigeria, especially considering the fact that millions of children are reported to be among the victims. The gender dimension of the crisis is also of concern to us.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“We also note that the members of the Quartet met at the highest level on 27 September 2013 and reaffirmed their determination to lend effective support to both parties. We wish to stress, however, that efforts to strengthen the Palestinian economy and build Palestinian institutions should be seen as supportive of the peace process and not necessarily as supplanting it. We believe that priority must be given to the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State. We note and welcome the meeting held in Amman between King Abdullah II and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last Thursday, 16 January, to discuss the peace process and seek ways to move it forward. We encourage such exchanges as confidence-building measures and transparent attempts in the search for lasting peace in the Middle East.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“The recent announcement of the Israeli Government's plan to build 1,400 housing units in Jewish settlements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank may not be helpful to the peace process. We urge Israel to reconsider this plan, which is capable of derailing the peace talks. Nigeria is not unmindful of the need to guarantee Israel's security and continued existence as a sovereign State. It is for this reason that we support the comprehensive discussion of all final-status issues so as to leave no room for continuation of the conflict, which has lasted far too long for any side's comfort or interest. We encourage both sides to carefully examine the United States plan for security arrangements, with a View to moving forward towards the adoption of an accord that would address those proposals.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“Peace between Israel and Palestine, we believe, will not only have a beneficial impact on both countries, but also constitute the key to peace in the Middle East as a region. On 29 July 2013, direct final-status talks between Israel and Palestine resumed after a long hiatus. We commend the efforts of the United States Government and Secretary of State John Kerry's personal commitment in restarting the talks. The international community can lend momentum to this effort by supporting the current peace process. We note that a period of nine months was decided upon within which a comprehensive settlement of all outstanding issues would be reached. We are now in the sixth month, and we urge all parties to make greater strides in their efforts towards the attainment of peace. The United State-brokered peace talks are now at a critical stage.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“I would like to warmly welcome you, Mr. President, and to congratulate you on Jordan's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. I wish also to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing, which has provided us with a wealth of insights into the current situation in the Middle East. Our intervention will focus on three aspects: peace between Israel and Palestine; Syria; and Lebanon. We believe, first, that the immediate attainment of peace between Israel and Palestine is central to the normalization of the situation in the Middle East and also of vital importance to global peace and security. I take this opportunity to reiterate Nigeria's support for a two-State solution that would allow Israel and Palestine to live together side by side in peace and security.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“A more significant and no less devastating aspect of the illegal exploitation of natural resources in conflict situations is its impact on the environment and its distortion ofthe livelihoods of the people in the affected communities. Good governance must establish linkages between natural-resource exploitation, environmental degradation and poverty, and in so doing take the steps necessary to ensure compliance with international safety and environmental standards. Today, we are not unmindful of the multifaceted nature of conflicts. The natural-resource dimension that we are addressing in this forum appears to be the touchstone. I believe that we must take a long-term strategic view of this dimension of conflict in order to secure a more peaceful future.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We believe that States facing difficulty in the management of their natural resources should invest greater effort in strengthening the rule of law, especially in its enforcement, in order to contain the illicit exploitation of natural resources. In Nigeria, the tensions in the oil-rich Niger delta were exacerbated by the illicit foreign-driven exploitation of the region's natural resources, oil theft, illegal bunkers, illegal fishing and the attendant degradation of the environment. That anomalous situation could have plunged the region into crisis if the Federal Government had not taken major steps to ameliorate the problem. Though the Government has taken steps to ease the tension, the situation has been exacerbated by illicit domestic and external activities, leading to the loss of about 150,000 barrels of crude oil per day.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“It is therefore imperative that natural resources be managed responsibly, for the benefit of the population, in order to prevent conflict. Such a good-governance approach should be aimed at promoting human security and economic development. It should also establish a nexus between human security and development. It is the inherent responsibility of Government to ensure the protection and survival of the constitutional order by creating the conditions necessary for human security. This implies that the equitable distribution of the returns from natural resources would provide health care and education, promote poverty alleviation and reinforce efforts towards development, as well as eliminate sources of tension and disaffection from society.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“There is no doubt that natural resources and their exploitation have been a contributing factor to tensions and conflicts both within and between States. In recent years, while inter-State conflict over natural resources has been managed relatively well through appropriate mediation and adjudication, the struggle over domestic natural resources has been the source of brutal conflicts and civil wars in some parts of the world. In discharging its remit to maintain international peace and security, it is only appropriate that the Security Council should focus on the exploitation of natural resources as one of the root causes of conflict. While such resources can present opportunities for enhanced economic growth and sustainable development, in many cases they have provided the fuel for conflict instead.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We condemn unequivocally the attack on the United Nations compound in Mogadishu this morning and offer our condolences to the families of the victims. We appreciate your initiative, Mr. President, in organizing this seminal debate designed to establish the link between the transparent and effective management of extractive industries and conflict prevention. I thank you very much for the concept note, which has provided a compass for our discussion today (S/2013/334, annex). I would like to express my appreciation to Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson, World Bank Managing Director Caroline Anstey, Under-Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan and the Chair of the Africa Progress Panel, Mr. Kofi Annan, for their informative briefings.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“That is why we are committed to the convening of a regional summit to address the issue in a comprehensive manner, and we are glad to note that the initiative has received wide support. We are confident that the summit will explore fresh ideas and provide new directions that will engender further action by the Council.”
2012-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6723 (2012) · source
“They provide the impetus for concerted, bold and swift action, not only by countries of the region, but also by international partners. Nigeria supports the draft resolution submitted by Togo. The next necessary steps to confront piracy in the Gulf of Guinea must involve the countries of the region working more concertedly. It must also involve greater 26 collaboration between the Economic Community of West African States, the Economic Community of Central African States and the Gulf of Guinea Commission, with the support of both the United Nations Office for West Africa and the United National Regional Office for Central Africa. Indeed, a comprehensive regional approach is now imperative.”
2012-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6723 (2012) · source
“That collaboration has recorded some measure of success, and includes scope for broader participation. We believe that such a cooperative arrangement will benefit enormously from enhanced surveillance systems, patrol boats, maintenance capabilities, funding, joint coordination centres and information- sharing, within a legal framework that takes into account maritime domain awareness. It is against that backdrop that we warmly welcome the Secretary-General's assessment mission to West Africa. The mission's report (see S/2012/45) calls for actions that build on resolution 2018 (2011), adopted in October 2011, as well as the Council's statement to the press of 30 August (see SC/10372). The findings and recommendations of the mission will form the bedrock for the development of a holistic approach in tackling this threat.”
2012-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6723 (2012) · source
“Let there be no doubt regarding the substantial political will at the subregional and regional levels in confronting this growing threat. The countries in the region are responding to the challenge by strengthening existing national initiatives. In recent times, mindful of the importance of joint efforts, they have created partnerships towards fostering an optimal regional approach to maritime security. The Republic of Benin and Nigeria commenced a six-month pilot joint patrol programme along the coast of Benin on 28 September 2011. The programme, which is being conducted under Nigeria's tactical command and Benin's operational command, derives 95 per cent of its logistical support from Nigeria, including the deployment of two helicopters, two maritime vessels and two interceptor boats.”
2012-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6723 (2012) · source
“Attacks, which were once almost exclusively confined to the coast, now range beyond the Gulf of Guinea. The Nigerian Maritime Security Task Force documented a total of 293 incidents of pirate attacks and robberies at sea between 2003 and 2008 - on fishing vessels alone. The cost of piracy to local economies is staggering. For a region undergoing a post-conflict transition, the annual loss of $2 billion to the region's economy, from offshore oil, fishing and shipping, is too high a price to pay. Future investments in the West African oil industry face a clear and present danger. Indeed, the profitability of any new oil exploration taking place off the coast of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and the Niger Delta is threatened. In broader terms, the shipping industry has been rendered vulnerable.”
2012-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6723 (2012) · source
“My first words must be to thank you immensely, Mr. President, for convening this timely debate on piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. Coming on the heels of the inaugural debate (see S/PV.6633) convened by Nigeria in October 2011, I believe that the holding of this meeting underscores both the enormity and intensity of the threat. It also reinforces the message that international attention must stay focused on this growing menace. I would like to thank the Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his succinct briefing, as well as Mr. Abdel Fatau Musah and Ambassador Florentina Adenike Ukonga, for their insightful remarks. The incidence of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea has witnessed an alarming surge. Although underreported, it has become increasingly violent.”
2012-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6723 (2012) · source
“We take this opportunity to call for increased collaboration between the United Nations and the African Union in the drafting of resolutions that would not only address our inherent challenges, but also propel us towards meeting our shared aspirations for a more peaceful world. That is, indeed, an achievable objective if it is underpinned by a closer partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations, particularly the African Union and ECOWAS.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“ECOWAS has also made great strides in that area, primarily through the steady implementation of its conflict prevention framework, including its council of elders, fact-finding and electoral support missions and early warning systems. Even more significant, both organizations have developed robust peacekeeping mechanisms. Such seminal work at the regional and subregional levels must be supported by decisions taken within the United Nations. That is why Nigeria welcomes the effort by both the United Nations and the AU secretariat to develop common guidelines that are delineated in the framework for mediation in Africa from lessons learned in Kenya, Darfur, Somalia and Guinea-Bissau.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Looking ahead to a more strategic partnership, both organizations must intensify their investment in conflict prevention, mediation and peacebuilding. Nigeria believes that preventive diplomacy strategies, such as early warning systems and mediation, are pivotal to the attainment of peace and security on the continent. Indeed, for that reason we sought to address the issue of conflict prevention during our presidency of the Security Council in July 2010 (see S/PV.6360). The AU has worked assiduously over the past decade to build a viable framework for prevention and response, not least through the Panel of the Wise and the AU Peace and Security Council.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The problem persists because we, the stakeholders, have failed to adopt the far-reaching and creative alternatives required. Existing frameworks have so far not been found conducive to building sustainable strategies for peacekeeping partnership. The Council must consider endorsing a financing option that guarantees the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of funding for AU peacekeeping operations. In that regard, Nigeria welcomes the establishment of the AU High-Level Panel on Alternative Sources of Funding, set up in July 2011 under the chairmanship of former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria, and hopes that the Panel would be supported in achieving its critical mandate. Greater progress is also required in the implementation of the Ten-Year Capacity-Building Programme.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Ultimately, a full and robust United Nations peacekeeping operation will be the panacea to the relentless insecurity, piracy and humanitarian challenges in the country. With respect to Darfur, the signing of the Doha agreement provides the impetus for the Security Council to give its consent to the convening of the Darfur political process, as called for by the African Union. In their statements this morning, several delegations aptly acknowledged that the success of any peacekeeping operation is largely dependent on adequate and timely financial and logistical resources. Yet, financing AU peacekeeping operations remains a daunting challenge. Indeed, as the Prodi panel report notes, "financing options are not difficult to identify" (5/2008/813, paragraph 7).”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Those demands often outweigh its resources and capacities to effectively respond. The lessons learned from the workshop of November 2010 between the United Nations and the AU reinforces our View that a great deal still needs to be done on mission planning, the development of doctrines and policies and the operationalization of the African Standby Force. On Somalia, while we welcome the United Nations effort to augment its footprint with the establishment of the United Nations office in Mogadishu, we also believe that the full provision of both light and heavy support packages for the African Union Mission in Somalia will be a realistic way to underpin recent security gains.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In July 2010, under Nigeria's presidency of the Security Council, both organs, meeting in New York, agreed to a specific format and modalities for their annual consultative meetings. That is a good step forward. We expect qualitative progress on that understanding and more Vigorous discussion of substantive, not just procedural, issues at future consultative meetings. Peacekeeping in Africa is an integral and vital part of the maintenance of international peace and security, for which the Council has primary responsibility. Undoubtedly, it is the core area of cooperation between the United Nations and the AU and, conversely, the area bearing the greatest and most significant challenge. When the AU undertakes a United Nations- mandated peacekeeping operation, it faces multiple financing, equipping and mission support challenges.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Indeed, we share the Secretary-General's view that the partnership should be based on comparative advantages, the complementarity of mandates and optimal use of resources and capacities. It must be stated that cooperation between the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council is of singular importance to the growing partnership between the United Nations as a whole and the AU. As a current member of the AU Peace and Security Council, having just concluded our tenure in the Security Council, we are fully cognizant of the central role that both organs play in the maintenance of international peace and security. Regular consultative meetings between them are, therefore, not only desirable but imperative.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We appreciate, in particular, the increasingly horizontal and vertical cooperation between the two organizations and their key organs and institutions. The launching of the United Nations-AU Joint Task Force on Peace and Security on 25 September 2010, the establishment of the United Nations Office to the African Union in Addis Ababa and the regular desk-to-desk meetings have all borne fruit and significantly enhanced the cooperation and coordination between the United Nations Secretariat and the AU Commission. It is encouraging that the meetings of the Task Force have provided valuable opportunities for both organs to seek lasting solutions to the conflict situations in Somalia, Cote d'lvoire, the Sudan and Libya. For the partnership to be viable, sustainable and strategic, it must be underpinned by clarity of guidance.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“His comprehensive report (S/2011/805), which appropriately sets the tone for today's debate, is pertinent for its concrete proposals for improving the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. We owe a great debt to the Kenyan Foreign Minister, Chair of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union, and Commissioner Lamamra for their illuminating perspectives and important insights. In Africa's increasingly dynamic and complex security environment, the need to strengthen the partnership between the United Nations and the AU, two organizations whose efforts have proven critical in addressing peace and security challenges, cannot be overemphasized. We therefore welcome the important milestones that have been achieved in the relationship between the two bodies over the past two decades.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Allow me to convey Nigeria's profound appreciation to the Republic of South Africa for having convened this high-level meeting in continuation of the dialogue on strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union (AU). Let me affirm Nigeria's unalloyed support for that laudable initiative. President Goodluck Jonathan, in his capacity as Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), greatly appreciates the invitation extended to him to participate in today's debate. I would also like to express my appreciation to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his leadership and commitment to peace and security in Africa.”
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