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1. “In that connection, we welcome the ICC's ongoing contact with the Libyan authorities. Of equal significance is the pledge by the National Transitional Council to cooperate with the Court to ensure justice for victims in Libya. The work of the ICC is absolutely central to the restoration of stability of Libya, a nation not only in transition but one in search of healing. The systematic and widespread violations of human rights orchestrated by the former regime have no doubt left not only open veins but also physical and emotional scars in Libya. However, an objective, well managed investigation and prosecution will not only restore confidence to segments of Libya but should lead to national reconciliation, a crucial ingredient in national healing.”

   2011-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6647 (2011) · source

2. “Allow me, Mr. President, to convey the very warm congratulations of my delegation to you on your assumption of the Presidency of the Council and to assure you of our unalloyed support. We are also grateful to Mr. Moreno-Ocampo for his second report pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), which outlines the important progress made in the ongoing investigations in Libya. Nigeria remains firmly committed to the fight against impunity and is supportive of the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC) aimed at ensuring that impunity is addressed decisively, wherever it occurs. We believe that the fight against impunity is the collective responsibility of States, the ICC and relevant stakeholders. It is imperative, therefore, for States to cooperate to ensure the realization of that objective.”

   2011-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6647 (2011) · source

3. “The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2018 (2011). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.20 p.m. 11-57150”

   2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6645 (2011) · source

4. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council also have before them document S/201l/673, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, South Africa, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America. The President: There were 15 votes in favour.”

   2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6645 (2011) · source

5. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.15pm.”

   2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6644 (2011) · source

6. “In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2017 (2011). I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the vote.”

   2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6644 (2011) · source

7. “Under rule 37 of the Security Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2011/670, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Nigeria, Portugal, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

   2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6644 (2011) · source

8. “Indeed, there is an urgent need to enhance the mobilization of resources available for initiatives to mainstream women in peacebuilding activities, in order to address their peacebuilding needs, promote gender equality and empower women in peacebuilding contexts. We want to call on all stakeholders in the peacebuilding effort to remain focused on all that can be achieved in the long term through a sustained commitment and indeed a collective and sustained effort. 22 I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.05 p.m. 11-57138”

   2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source

9. “The contributions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union in peacebuilding in their various regions have been very remarkable and enormous. Turning specifically to Guinea-Bissau, we can say that the security sector reform programme is absolutely central to that country's return to stability. While the ECOWAS road map has been proven to be an important rallying point, the country needs continued technical and financial assistance in the implementation of the road map's steps. Therefore, all stakeholders must remain resolute in our support of the Guinea-Bissau Government. As was discussed in the Council only last Friday (see S/PV.6642), women must play a central role in conflict prevention and peacebuilding.”

   2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source

10. “Providing training for mission leadership and building national civilian capacity for achieving national ownership are also critical areas that require intense focus, as most States often lack national capacities in the aftermath of protracted conflict. Indeed, given the complexity of the threats to peace, there is an even greater imperative for the coordination of responses. A clear division of labour and accountability must be agreed, buttressed by a common strategic framework and aligned with the objectives of each peacebuilding exercise. In addition, I wish to emphasize the critical need for collaboration between the United Nations and the regional and subregional organizations within the geographical zones of the countries on the PBC agenda.”

    2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source

11. “Their wealth of knowledge should be mined for principles of peacebuilding that will be applicable even in countries that are not on the PBC's agenda. The notion of early peacebuilding that PBC Chair Ambassador Gasana vociferously advocated in March should be developed, promoted and operationalized. To address the multidimensional challenges faced in post- conflict settings, we must recognize the thin line between traditional peacekeeping operations and peacebuilding. Through the rapid deployment of peacebuilding agents, we can lay the foundations for long-term peace, independent of external actors.”

    2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source

12. “Besides providing immense benefits to countries on the agenda of the PBC, lessons learned can also benefit other nations emerging from a state of instability. A case in point is the new Libya, whose current leadership has reached out to the United Nations for post-conflict support and assistance. The vision of the National Transitional Council - and indeed, of all of us - of a peaceful, harmonious Libya cannot be realized without social structures in place to ensure the rule of law and the adequate provision of social and economic infrastructure. Over the past six years, the PBSO, the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund have acquired appreciable specialization in helping nations to their feet after devastating conflicts.”

    2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source

13. “The derivative of this renewed focus on benchmarks is an emerging resource-driven approach to peacebuilding by all the funds and agencies concerned with post-conflict peacebuilding. However, in this drive for results, we must never lose sight of the imperative to tailor all peacebuilding programmes to the specific needs of the host nation. As an ardent supporter of the peacebuilding agenda, Nigeria is convinced that the results-driven approach, complemented by national ownership, is a prerequisite for sustaining the high-level political commitment of Member States and international institutions alike to programmes that assist countries transitioning from conflict. It is our task in the Council to actively engage with the PBSO and the PBC in exchanging views on peacebuilding best practices and lessons learned.”

    2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source

14. “The Secretary-General's agenda for action delineated the yardsticks for measuring the effectiveness of the efforts of the PBC, the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), the Security Council, the integrated United Nations missions and other major actors in the peacebuilding arena. The PBC itself has outlined a road map of actions in 2011 to add value to its peacebuilding efforts. The road map identifies resource mobilization and the building of national capacities as core peacebuilding priorities. As a lightning rod for the United Nations major peacebuilding efforts, the PBSO has supported the progressive realization of the road map over the past year. Indeed, six years since the inception of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture, the PBC and the PBSO have undeniably transformed our collective vision of conflict resolution.”

    2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source

15. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Nigeria. I add my voice of appreciation to Assistant Secretary-General Cheng-Hopkins for her lucid and comprehensive briefing. I also want to thank Ambassador Sylvie Lucas, Chair of the peacebuilding configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for Guinea, for sharing her perspectives on the PBC with us. Nigeria greatly appreciates the continuing dialogue on the activities, progress and challenges of United Nations peacebuilding, given our common efforts to prevent post-conflict countries from sliding back into war.”

    2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source

16. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Judy Cheng-Hopkins, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Her Excellency Ms. Sylvie Lucas, Chairperson of the peacebuilding configuration for Guinea and Permanent Representative of Luxembourg, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Ms. Judy Cheng-Hopkins.”

    2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source

17. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6:15 pm.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source

18. “I would like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Afghanistan, Fiji and Mexico. In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite those representatives to participate in the meeting. I wish to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 28 October 2011 from the representative of Germany, in which he requests that the NATO Civilian Liaison Officer to the United Nations, Ms. Eirini Lemos-Maniati, be invited to participate in the consideration of the item in accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. The President: I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source

19. “There are still a number of speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. I intend, with the concurrence of the members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 pm. prompt. The meeting was suspended at 1.10pm. 11-56959”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

20. “I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Thomas Mayr-Harting, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

21. “In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2011/20. It is so decided. I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes, in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I give the floor to the representative of Finland.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

22. “We also look forward to the high-level review to be held in 2015 on the progress made in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), confident that this and future presidential statements and initiatives of the Council will play pivotal roles in national, regional and global strategies on the women, peace and security agenda. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The Council has before it the text of a draft statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today's meeting. I wish to thank Council members for their valuable contributions to this statement.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

23. “As women are usually some of the first and worst hit in any conflict, preventing conflicts from breaking out serves to ensure the peace and security of women and girls. Even as we all remain true to the provisions of resolution 1325 (2000), which focuses on armed conflict and post-conflict situations, it has become imperative to devote equal attention to conflict- prevention strategies, including the use of preventive diplomacy. It is gratifying to know that the Council has the opportunity every year to review the progress made in implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We look forward to the inclusion in next year's report of the Secretary-General of, among other things, specific actions and achievements as well as the challenges faced in the implementation of the presidential statement that we will be adopting later today.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

24. “Violence, poverty, lack of access to education and health care, and limited economic opportunities all combine to undermine the role of women and girls in conflict prevention, peace negotiations and peacebuilding. It is therefore necessary that we develop and take measures to address these inherent obstacles. Promoting women's equality and empowerment is, in our view, one of the best ways to address the root causes of conflict and therefore prevent such conflict. I envisage a presidential statement along those lines in the near future. We recognize the relevance and relationship between the Council's preventive diplomacy initiatives and its women, peace and security agenda.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

25. “As a signatory to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Dakar Declaration, Nigeria has committed itself to accelerating the national and regional implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The Declaration calls for a regional action plan within ECOWAS to support national action plans. ECOWAS will coordinate and collaborate with the United Nations Office in West Africa and with UN-Women in this process. Nigeria is also committed to fulfilling its obligations under the African Charter of Human and Peoples' Rights on the rights of women in Africa. As Ms. Bachelet has often said, the obstacles to women's political participation, which I believe have a direct bearing on their capacity to play an active role in preventive diplomacy and conflict prevention, are indeed enormous.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

26. “On the subject of United Nations coherence and effectiveness in particular, we recognize the important and central role of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women), working in close partnership and collaboration with the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and for Children and Armed Conflict, respectively. The gaps and challenges hindering the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) are indeed substantial. National, regional and international actors must rededicate themselves to addressing them. We believe that developing and implementing national action plans constitutes a viable strategy for fulfilling the obligations under resolution 1325 (2000).”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

27. “Such efforts at creating the right conditions for ensuring women's full participation should include increasing the participation and representation of women in preventive diplomacy initiatives. It should also include strengthening the capacities of the relevant Government institutions and women's organizations involved with conflict and post-conflict issues, the adequate representation of women in the negotiation and implementation of peace agreements, support for local women's peace initiatives, the promotion and protection of the human rights of women, higher levels of representation in decision-making roles, and ensuring proper coherence and coordination among the United Nations entities responsible for implementing the women, peace and security agenda in the entire United Nations system.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

28. “Tawakkul Karman for their groundbreaking achievement, we share the hope of the Nobel Committee that this recognition of the important place of women in the peace process, which the draft presidential statement echoes loudly, is a watershed moment and paradigm shift in the global effort to implement resolution 1325 (2000). We note with satisfaction that the draft presidential statement accords with the theme of this open debate, namely, "The role and participation of women in conflict prevention and mediation". Through the draft presidential statement, the Council recognizes that women can, and do, play crucial roles in the prevention of conflict. Nevertheless, it also notes that more needs to be done to create the enabling conditions for the participation of women in all stages of the peace process.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

29. “Bachelet aptly highlighted the modest progress made by Member States and the United Nations in advancing the agenda of resolution 1325 (2000), we must heed her warning that we are very far from sufficiently and systematically integrating women into the process of conflict prevention and peacebuilding. We believe that this is an auspicious moment in the history of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The draft presidential statement that is to be adopted today could not have come at a better time, coming as it does in the aftermath of the recognition by the Nobel Committee of the role and participation of the three eminent women in conflict resolution and peace processes in their respective communities. While congratulating President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Ms. Leymah Gbowee and Ms.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

30. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Nigeria. I would like to convey the appreciation of my delegation to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for taking time out of his busy schedule to attend this meeting to brief the Council on the important issue of women and peace and security. His report (S/2011/598*) and his comments here today provide the appropriate foundation on which to anchor our debate. I would also like to thank Ambassador Lazarus Kapambwe, President of the Economic and Social Council, Ms. Michelle Bachelet, Executive-Director of UN-Women, and Ms. Orzala Ashraf Nemat, of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, for their very instructive briefings. Although Ms.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

31. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/598*, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security. I also wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20ll/654, which contains a letter dated 20 October 2011 from the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. I welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, and I give him the floor.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

32. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Lazarous Kapambwe, President of the Economic and Social Council, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Orzala Ashraf Nemat, representing the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Thomas Mayr-Harting, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

33. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Burundi, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Morocco, Nepal, the Netherlands, Peru, the Republic of Korea, Senegal, Solomon Islands, Spain, the Sudan, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine and Vanuatu to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Michelle Bachelet, Under-Secretary-General for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, to participate in this meeting.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source

34. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the adoption of its draft annual report. May I take it that the draft report is adopted by the Council? There being no objection, it is so decided. This decision will be reflected in a note by the President of the Security Council, to be issued as document S/2011/664. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.25 am. 11-56618”

    2011-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6641 (2011) · source

35. “Peter Wittig, Permanent Representative of Germany, in his capacity as head of the delegation responsible for drafting the introduction to this year's annual report.”

    2011-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6641 (2011) · source

36. “The Security Council will now proceed to the consideration of its annual report to the General Assembly, for the period from 1 August 2010 to 31 July 2011. Members of the Council have before them the draft report. The introduction to the draft report was prepared by the delegation of Germany, as President of the Council in July 2011, with the participation of the other members of the Council. The body of the report was prepared by the Secretariat. I should like to express appreciation to Germany and the Secretariat for their respective contributions. I should like to point out that the draft report was prepared in accordance with the note by the President of 26 July 2010 (S/2010/507). I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr.”

    2011-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6641 (2011) · source

37. “In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2016 (2011). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.20 am. 11-56612”

    2011-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6640 (2011) · source

38. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2011/669, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Germany, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. 2 It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2011-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6640 (2011) · source

39. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.40 a.m.”

    2011-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6639 (2011) · source

40. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Ian Martin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Ian Martin.”

    2011-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6639 (2011) · source

41. “I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 3.45 p.m. 11-56243”

    2011-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6638 (2011) · source

42. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/643, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. I now give the floor to Mr. Ladsous.”

    2011-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6638 (2011) · source

43. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.20 pm.”

    2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source

44. “I now give the floor to Mr. Abdou Diallo, Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.”

    2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source

45. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Bahrain. Unless I hear any objection, I invite the representative of Bahrain to participate in this meeting. I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I now give the floor to the representative of Ecuador.”

    2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source

46. “There are still a number of speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. I intend, with the concurrence of the members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 pm. The meeting was suspended at 1.20.”

    2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source

47. “On Syria, we remain concerned about the deteriorating security, human rights and humanitarian conditions in the country. We encourage the Syrian authorities to implement the promised reforms, address the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people and engage in genuine, credible dialogue with the opposition. Nigeria will continue to work with other Council members to achieve peace and stability in Syria. I now resume my function as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the representative of Egypt.”

    2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source

48. “Nigeria will continue to maintain close relations with both Israel and Palestine. We will also continue to support all efforts that can lead to a peaceful resolution of the conflict. We believe that the Security Council should be consistent and remain an impartial peace broker whose efforts must encourage Israel and Palestine to return to direct negotiations. With respect to Lebanon, we support its sovereignty and territorial integrity. We welcome the progress being made by Prime Minister Najib Mikati's Administration and its commitment to the implementation of Council resolutions 1701 (2006) and 1559 (2004), as well as other international obligations. We urge Israel to halt further incursions into Lebanese territory. The parties must maintain calm along the Blue Line.”

    2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source

49. “Israel has the right to existence as a peaceful and secure country without the threat of annihilation. Achieving two viable States will require the parties to take a number of specific actions. They must now find and strengthen their common bonds and renew their commitment to engage in negotiations based on mutual trust, and without preconditions. Israel must take concrete steps to freeze all settlement-related activities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. It must avoid military incursions into Gaza and ease the blockade of the territory. In the same vein, Palestinian leaders must deal with militancy and actions that endanger Israel's security, including firing rockets into southern Israel. They must also utilize only lawful channels to transport people, goods and materials out of Gaza.”

    2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source

50. “Let me affirm unequivocally that Nigeria believes in a two-State solution as the best option for resolving the protracted conflict in the Middle East, consistent with the numerous resolutions of the General Assembly and the Council. In recognizing the State of Palestine 27 years ago, we were certain then that the Palestinian Authority had achieved a high degree of institutional performance that is sufficient for independent statehood, and we are even more certain now. Indeed, the people of Palestine deserve the right to live in freedom and dignity and to enjoy the full benefits and privileges of statehood. In the two-State solution matrix, we must acknowledge that the independent State of Israel deserves the recognition of its neighbours.”

    2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source