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“Notable among these are the operationalization of the AU Peacekeeping Support Team within the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, training by the Department of Political Affairs for the Secretariat of the AU Peace and Security Council, and an information exchange between the two bodies, facilitated in part by the Security Council's Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa. The impact of such policy-level cooperation is evident in the giant African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). The Tripartite Mechanism on Darfur has been a useful conduit for strategic planning and information exchange and in easing administrative difficulties in the Operation.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“I wish at the outset to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting. I am pleased to welcome Special Representative of the Secretary-General Muburi-Muita to the Council and to thank him for his very lucid briefing, and particularly to express my appreciation for the passion with which he has approached his new responsibilities. Nigeria welcomes the growing partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. Since the signing of the joint Declaration on the enhancement of United Nations-African Union (AU) cooperation - the Ten-Year Capacity-Building Programme - several milestones have been achieved in cementing this cooperative relationship.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“However, given the necessary challenges to managing a regional court, we believe that such a forum should be reserved for high-profile cases of regional significance.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“Considering the negative effects of illegal fishing and maritime pollution, Nigeria remains unwavering in its support of the Special Adviser's recommendation on the establishment of an independent committee to investigate allegations of illegal fishing and dumping of toxic waste in Somali waters. We also renew our call for generous contributions to the trust fund for this purpose. With regard to the appropriate reach of an extraterritorial court, our view is that it is primarily a jurisdictional issue. Nigeria has always viewed piracy as a crime of international jurisdiction. Therefore, pirates may be prosecuted by any regional court of sufficient competence within Somalia and the region.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“Stabilizing Somalia's political environment is therefore a prerequisite to a comprehensive and enduring counter-piracy action. As expressed in resolution 1976 (2011), Somali authorities should assume the responsibility of creating clear political and economic alternatives to piracy. Reviving Somalia's domestic industry is in consonance with the Special Adviser's suggested cluster of measures for preventing piracy. The TFG institutions should now begin the process of building consensus on national goals around the Kampala accord, following the resignation of Prime Minister Mohamed. We encourage parliament to revise Somalia's law to provide a sound criminal and procedural basis for prosecutions. States in the region should also take similar actions under their domestic laws, in accordance with resolution 1918 (2010).”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“Nigeria views broad-based regional criminalization of piracy and the establishment of specialized piracy courts within Somalia and the region as imperative in the fight against piracy. To foster regional cooperation, we support enhanced coordination and information- sharing among the private sector, law enforcement agencies and relevant international and regional organizations. Indeed, we support the strengthening of anti-money-laundering capabilities in the region. As significant as these counter-piracy measures are, they will require a determined, cohesive government to steer their implementation. With the Al-Shabaab-driven insurgency and the incessant wrangling plaguing the leadership of the Transitional Federal Institutions, piracy has not yet received the desired robust response from the Transitional Federal Government (TFG).”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“We believe that such a regime should be anchored in internationally supported, Somali-led objectives and national ownership. Nigeria supports the measures the Secretary- General has outlined in the report to engender global cooperation in the fight against piracy. We believe that overcoming the jurisdictional, legislative and constitutional challenges to multinational prosecution of piracy cases requires international cooperation. Mindful of the significant investment required, we welcome the Special Adviser's estimated timeline of two to three years for developing the requisite national and regional legal regime and infrastructure to combat piracy. The depth of talent and ability within the Somali diaspora should be explored to augment local capacity and build a robust extraterritorial legal system.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“I also want to thank Under-Secretary-General O'Brien for her insightful and comprehensive briefing on the Secretary-General's report (S/2011/360). The Secretary-General's report does not just paint a vivid picture of the challenges in the fight against piracy off the coast of Somalia. It also profiles a range of options to address the threat with a renewed sense of urgency. Nigeria shares this sense of urgency, including with regard to the need for swift action, considering the devastating impact of piracy on Somalia, the Horn of Africa and especially international trade. We share the Special Adviser's basic premise that convergent comprehensive measures are required to co-opt the menace, in particular the establishment of a legal regime to prosecute piracy cases.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“The civilian capacity review enjoins all of us to utilize available resources more effectively and more efficiently, to seek out and deploy our brightest and best, and to draw on the full range of global and national capacities. In that way, we can increase the ability of the United Nations to keep pace with changing circumstances in the field. In concluding, I must state that Nigeria has invaluable experience in building international civilian capacities. The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Scheme, since its inception 17 years ago, has deployed over 2,000 volunteers to complement national efforts to fill capacity gaps in more than 27 African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, in the true spirit of South-South cooperation. Indeed, we have shared technical know- how and expertise with recipient countries based on assessed and perceived needs.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“The recommendations in this regard acknowledge that, as a facilitator and partner for peace, the United Nations must be guided in its every action by the needs and priorities of the communities that we serve. Nigeria would very much like to see this review as a catalyst for change. It is with satisfaction, therefore, that we welcome the Secretary-General's decision to establish a Steering Group empowered to facilitate decision-making and pursue coordinated action. We have no doubt that Ms. Malcorra is up to the task of leading the Steering Group. We look forward to receiving the formal views of the Secretary-General and his proposals on concrete reform measures and resource allocation.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“As the report seeks to enlist all the key actors in this endeavour, we are encouraged by the initial steps taken by the United Nations Development Programme and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) to review their needs and capacity assessment methodologies to better attune their work in the field. We sincerely hope that the DPKO and the Council can together find ways to reflect certain elements of the review when renewing peacekeeping mandates. I must say that we are encouraged that the review addressed even the most sensitive areas of analysis, including training for better leaders among a civilian core and creating a culture of accountability.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“The need to assess local needs and existing local capacities, including the capacity to absorb assistance, before we even set about deploying international capacities has often been central to our discussion, especially in the Council. This is mostly true of countries emerging from conflict, which face critical shortages of the capacities and institutions to sustain peace. The United Nations system has an obligation to support the development of home-grown capacities while temporarily filling the gaps to re-establish the rule of law and restore basic services. With this review, we now have a policy proposal that will determine how these strategies are implemented in the field.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“The framework so well delineated in the report before us (see S/2011/85) provides a solid foundation for this project. Nigeria accordingly supports the vision of the review. The four key pillars which frame the recommendations are very well defined. They aim to strengthen national ownership, broaden and deepen the pool of international civilian capacity and improve the appropriateness, timeliness and effectiveness of United Nations support. There are several peacekeeping and peacebuilding programmes that would benefit from a better harnessing of the capacities of all actors. Indeed, transition situations, such as in South Sudan, that we have identified this morning present opportunities to identify best practices in applying civilian capabilities in consonance with nationally determined priorities.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“The Nigerian delegation would like to thank Mr. Guehenno for his concise briefing and his able stewardship of the Senior Advisory Group for the Review of International Civilian Capacities. We are also grateful to Ms. Malcorra for sharing the invaluable perspective of the Department of Field Support on this issue. We also recognize the presence of Ambassador Gasana, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, and appreciate his contribution to this debate. The civilian capacity review is an ambition yet necessary advancement in the effort to make our service delivery more responsive to the needs of Member States in the twenty-first century. As threats to peace and stability increasingly arise from health and environmental hazards, as well as from armed conflict, our response mechanisms must be recalibrated and optimized.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“We commend the United Nations country team for providing humanitarian and recovery assistance, including the return and relocation of IDPs, and for responding to the hurricane season and cholera epidemic. We look forward to successful collaboration between MINUSTAH and the United Nations country team in establishing the integrated strategic framework, which will facilitate the Haitian Government's national action plan for recovery and development. I want to state that Nigeria was among the early responders to Haiti's call for assistance in 2010. We will continue to support efforts to provide humanitarian and other forms of assistance to Haiti. We were there for the Haitian people at the beginning of the process. We will stand with them until their aspirations are fully realized.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“The Haitian National Police maintained order during the run-off, and should be commended. Nonetheless, they need continued support to combat organized crime, drug trafficking, kidnapping and armed robbery, among others. We are also dismayed at the ongoing violence, particularly against women, within internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps. The time has come to strengthen Haiti's capacity to meet those and other core security challenges. MINUSTAH's active role as a guarantor of peace and security must be recognized. We acknowledge that the force has been a critical actor, engaged under an appropriately broad mandate. Its important work on behalf of the international community should be lauded. Despite the efforts of MINUSTAH and other actors, there are still many humanitarian issues to be addressed.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“While the funds pledged to date are urgently needed on the ground, a great deal of care must be exercised to manage, coordinate, prioritize and effect the distribution of those funds in accordance with Haiti's own stated priorities. As friends of Haiti, we should also promote capacity-building measures in the country to enable Haitians ultimately to drive their own renaissance. That goal, however, does not preclude international assistance. Haiti needs long-term partners on its road to recovery. As President Santos reminded us this morning, many hands make the load lighter. Turning to Haiti's security environment, Nigeria notes with regret that the security situation continues to simmer. That was particularly evident in the violence following the first round of elections.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“In that connection, we urge the new Parliament to ratify the constitutional amendments of September 2009 and affirm the consensus that they represent. Further, we encourage Parliament to renew the emergency law of 15 April 2010 and extend the mandate of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission to enable it to fulfil its mission. Those charged with governing the Haitian people should do so with an attitude of transparency and vocation. Such is the enormity of their task. As aptly noted in the Secretary-General's report (S/2011/l83*), the sustained support of the international community will have a major impact on Haiti's prospects.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“Social infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, prisons and courts must also be rebuilt as societal missions, as well as with bricks and mortar. Public spiritedness, justice, opportunity and respect for human rights must also be fostered as a matter of top priority. That seems to be a tall order for any society, and not least for one that is only now recovering from a massive natural disaster, but it can be done. In order to rejuvenate Haitian society, it is also imperative that Haiti's legislative and executive branches of government engage genuinely and constructively. That cooperation will ensure political stability in the current challenging environment and indeed will buttress the maturation of Haiti's democratic experience.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“That is why we welcome the news of the preliminary results of the elections, and we believe that it reflects the will of the people. Indeed, the elections, which were regarded as largely free and fair, mark an important milestone for Haiti as the Government and people confront the enormous challenge of rebuilding their nation. The interdependence between peace and security and development is indisputable in today's world, as we have heard this morning, and that fact should be the guiding principle of all our efforts in Haiti. In fact, peace and security can be sustained only when we relinquish leadership of the process of development to the Haitian people. The very fabric of Haitian society must be restored. The economy is in dire need of restoration at the local and national level.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“I especially thank the United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti, President Clinton, for his very insightful remarks. I intend to address the political, security and humanitarian aspects of Haiti's progress and the role of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) in that endeavour. The response of the international community to the Haitian earthquake of 2010 was both remarkable and swift. However, Haiti's recovery efforts have been especially complicated by the outbreak of cholera, insecurity and political instability. In our view, Haiti can overcome those obstacles only through a comprehensive programme of institutional reform, including inclusive political dialogue and economic development, as we have heard this morning. Notwithstanding major obstacles, Nigeria recognizes Haiti's potential for growth and stability.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“Let me lend my voice to those who have congratulated you, Mr. President, and the delegation of Colombia for initiating this important discussion on Haiti. Your effort speaks to the fraternal and long-standing relationship your nation shares with Haiti and the vital role Colombia continues to play in supporting Haiti's efforts to overcome its daunting challenges. We want to welcome President Pre'val to the Security Council and to thank him for all his efforts for the survival of Haiti. The presence among us of the Ministers of the Organization of American States (OAS) and of European States speaks to their integral role in Haiti's recovery. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for his comprehensive report and statement.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“This resolution provides an opportunity to stem the tide of conflict in Cote d'Ivoire. In this defining moment for Cote d'Ivoire, it is imperative that we all ensure that the valid aspirations of the Ivorian people are ultimately fulfilled.”
2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source
“Gbagbo and his close associates will complement and strengthen the international actions that have curtailed his access to Cote d'Ivoire's accounts and resources. Moreover, our support for the political efforts of the African Union and other interlocutors has already been expressed in the Council. These preventive diplomacy strategies can create space for a peaceful transition of power. The collective action that we have taken today by adopting this resolution is a significant step towards protecting the defenceless civilians, including women and children, in Cote d'Ivoire, who bear the brunt of the brutal attacks. The political stalemate in Cote d'Ivoire has led to an absence of effective governance, and, indeed, the unrest is spiralling out of control.”
2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source
“Gbagbo's intransigence threatens to plunge his country, once the beacon of the subregion, into a bloody and protracted civil war. It is indeed time to translate the words of the Security Council's press statements of 10 January, 3 March and 11 March 2011 into concrete action. 11-28400 In response to the rapidly developing circumstances, this resolution reinforces those sanctions already in place, as part of an incremental approach, to which we have all agreed, to resolving the conflict. Nigeria is confident that the resolution strengthens the mandate of the United Nations Operation in cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) to protect Ivorians and provides the necessary space for UNOCI and other international actors to work without hindrance. The targeted measures against Mr.”
2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source
“Therefore, we cannot be a party to this inexorable degeneration. The inevitable consequence of such a relapse would imperil the West African subregion. This is already happening, as civilians have begun to seek refuge in Liberia, Ghana and other neighbouring countries. The added strain on those societies should not be underestimated, and the risk of conflict spillover is all too real. Further, there is evidence of attacks on foreign nationals, including targeted attacks on those from ECOWAS States. Let there be no doubt that this situation is a collective global responsibility. We must act now. The current situation is without a doubt a direct consequence of the refusal of Mr. Laurent Gbagbo to cede power to President Alassane Ouattara. This is unacceptable. Mr.”
2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source
“Angry militias and young people are being indoctrinated, trained, armed and deployed to seek out and harm civilian targets, increasingly through the use of heavy weaponry and explosives. Those hardest hit are the most vulnerable - women and children who have committed no greater crime than trying to lead a normal life. Not only are civilians suffering from indiscriminate attacks, there is mounting evidence that they are also being specifically targeted. Such heinous acts violate international humanitarian law. The fact that the violence is beginning to take on ethnic and sectarian overtones is an indication of the risk of a relapse into the recent state of civil war in Cote d'Ivoire. As stakeholders in the future of Cote d'Ivoire, the United Nations, ECOWAS and the African Union have a moral and legal obligation.”
2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source
“When the thirty-ninth Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Ordinary Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government called upon the Security Council to revisit the situation in Cote d'Ivoire, it did so in response to the rapidly 2 deteriorating political security and humanitarian situation in that country. The reports that we have received from numerous sources, including those from the Office of the Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs, indicate that the unthinkable is taking place before our very eyes. The fragile peace established by the Ouagadougou accord a mere four years ago is quickly unravelling through patterns of killing, rape and the destruction of property.”
2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source
“The PBC can marshal and has marshalled the resources, the know-how and the political will of the international community in a way that anchors the Security Council's quest for lasting peace. We therefore lend our full support and commitment to its efforts and trust that we will soon maximize the PBC's potential and, ultimately, fulfil the basic objectives for which it was established.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“We accept that there are serious challenges to be addressed in the Central African Republic in the era following the drawdown of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad. Specifically, the configuration must prioritize its support to the Government's efforts in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and in institutional capacity-building. While these challenges are no doubt daunting, we stress that they can be overcome through concerted and collective action. We firmly believe that the PBC is best placed to bring together the efforts of all stakeholders in order to devise appropriate strategies to assist post-conflict countries. The PBC, as we have all acknowledged, has already shown us its effectiveness in harnessing the strengths of multiple development and security actors.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“It is with this in mind that Nigeria approved 0.7 million units of account in debt relief under the Nigeria Trust Fund for Burundi and Togo. Despite the significant gains in peacebuilding in this reporting period, many challenges evidently remain in nations such as Guinea-Bissau - as Ambassador Viotti will attest - and the Central African Republic. In Guinea-Bissau, we look forward to the outcome of the planned joint mission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the United Nations and the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries. We truly believe that Guinea-Bissau can and will overcome its security sector reform challenges so that the country can benefit from the gains achieved by the PBC, ECOWAS and other actors in pursuit of democratic governance.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“In this vein, Nigeria fully supports the annual joint meeting of the PBC and the AU Peace and Security Council, which follows the annual consultative meeting of members of the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council. We believe that these meetings can help to bridge the gaps inherent in addressing the nexus between peacekeeping and peacebuilding and, indeed, the broader relationship between security and development in Africa. The Working Group on Lessons Learned has rightly drawn from national experiences to highlight the centrality of development aspects of peacebuilding. Reducing youth unemployment, developing income- generating activities, debt relief, skills training and promoting women's employment and economic empowerment are essential strategies for laying a solid economic foundation for peace and stability.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“In addition, we believe that the March 2010 meeting on partnership for peacebuilding, which was attended by representatives of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the European Union, the AU and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, was an important forum for exploring and advocating for stronger, more enduring partnerships to build and sustain peace in fragile or conflict-sensitive societies. If we are able to identify more effective ways of mobilizing resources for Africa's peacebuilding initiatives, and to identify the appropriate peacebuilding priorities, countries emerging from conflict will no doubt be better served by the United Nations system.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“Such cooperative efforts, which emphasize national ownership, attest to the commitment of the Liberia configuration and to the vision of the Commission itself. The cooperation of regional organizations remains an essential element of the peacebuilding toolkit, and one that we must encourage in this Council. We welcome, for example, the partnership of the African Union (AU), among others, in closing the funding gap for Burundi's 2010 elections.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“What Nigeria takes from these three work streams is the overarching and critical importance of cooperation. It is clear from the work of all the configurations of the Commission that their goals cannot be achieved in isolation without the participation of other key actors, including national Governments, regional organizations, international financial institutions, other United Nations agencies, bodies and funds, and civil society. Liberia is proving to be an excellent case for cooperation and innovation. With the adoption of the statement of mutual commitment, the Government of Liberia is firmly in the driving seat in terms of identifying priorities and ensuring that service delivery is demand-driven.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“This Council has been enriched by its acknowledgement of how, in achieving security ends, we can contribute to the fulfilment of long-term development through peacebuilding activities. The recent Council debates on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict and women's participation in peacebuilding, institution-building and the interdependence of security and development have all been excellent opportunities for the Council to develop a keener appreciation of the part that we play in the peacebuilding agenda. Indeed, all of these debates have attested to the value of peacebuilding as a tool for preventive diplomacy. The review of international civilian capacities and the five-year review of the peacebuilding architecture dovetail neatly with the conclusions in the annual report of the PBC.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“My delegation thanks you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting on the annual report of the Peacebuilding Commission (S/2011/41). I would like to add my voice to those of my colleagues who have extended their appreciation to Ambassador Peter Wittig for his briefing and especially for his remarkable contribution in his former role as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). I also want to thank Ambassador Gasana, the current Chair, for his insights. We want to assure him of our unalloyed support in his new responsibilities. Over the past year, we have been afforded numerous opportunities to better understand how the work of the Security Council interfaces with peacebuilding goals.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“But in order to achieve this, it must follow through on its commitment to engage in talks on its nuclear programme by more strident and substantive engagement in the process.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“These are developments of grave concern, which underscore the need for sustained engagement with Iran on its nuclear activities. We are, however, confident that, despite the challenges, diplomatic negotiation, which has served us relatively well in the past, still remains relevant - and perhaps the only sustainable mechanism to resolve all outstanding issues relating to Iran's nuclear activities. We call on the IAEA to be unrelenting in its effort to explore measures to build confidence in consonance with the resolutions of the Security Council. We call for efforts to be stepped up by all actors, including the E3+3, towards facilitating a negotiated solution. It is absolutely vital that Iran attempt to build confidence among the international community with regard to the peaceful nature of its nuclear activities.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“We welcome the role and the work of the Committee and its Panel of Experts during the reporting period. In particular, we commend the reported increase in the reporting of sanctions violations by Member States. It is edifying to note that the Panel of Experts made tremendous progress during the first eight weeks of its activities. For its part, Nigeria will continue to cooperate with and demonstrate strong support for the work of the Committee. We are concerned that little progress was made in the interaction between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Iran on the outstanding issues relating to Iran's nuclear activities. It is also distressing to note that the Istanbul and Geneva talks were unable to yield the desired results.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“I wish to say that my delegation appreciates the enormous sense of duty and the enthusiasm with which Ambassador Nestor Osorio has conducted the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). I want to assure him that my delegation supports him with the same level of enthusiasm and responsibility. Nigeria remains committed to the ideal of a nuclear-free world. We regard the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery as a serious threat to our collective security. Indeed, it is a global challenge that requires concerted and sustained effort on the part of the international community, including the Security Council. The Committee must therefore remain vigilant, as its actions and decisions will guide the international response to this potent threat.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“We are also encouraged by the fact that the resolution supports the political path to conflict resolution, underscoring as it does the efforts of the African Union high-level committee, the Secretary-General's Special Envoy and other interlocutors. Today, we have sent an unequivocal message to the Libyan people that the dignity and safety of every man, woman and child is paramount. It is important that when civilians in grave danger cry out, the international community, undaunted, is ready to respond.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6498 (2011) · source
“The emphasis of the resolution on the protection of civilians under threat of attack and the provisions for humanitarian assistance do much to address these concerns. The League of Arab States and the African Union have spoken with one voice in condemnation of the situation in Libya - and rightly so, as the crisis is one of regional import. As a member of the Security Council and a member of the African Union, Nigeria maintains that foreign occupation is not an option to secure peace in Libya. We acknowledge the language in resolution 1973 (2011) that specifically carves out that possibility, constraining the actions of States seeking to play a role in the quest for peace. Moreover, we are guided by an overriding determination to respect the unity and territorial integrity of Libya.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6498 (2011) · source
“Resolution 1973 (2011), which was just adopted, was necessitated by the persistently grave and dire situation in Libya. Notwithstanding the clear expression of our common will and the comprehensive measures instituted under resolution 1970 (2011), the Libyan authorities have continued to violate the terms of the resolution and fundamental principles of international law. The current state of affairs leaves an indelible imprint on the conscience and moves us to act. The magnitude of this humanitarian disaster is indeed what compelled Nigeria to vote in favour of resolution 1973 (2011). Our persistent calls for peace are rooted in the need to ensure the safety and dignity of and the availability of humanitarian assistance for a population in need, many of whom are Nigerian nationals.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6498 (2011) · source
“We have taken into consideration the letter dated today from the Permanent Representative of Libya supporting the measures as we have proposed. We are further persuaded by the cries for help of the Libyan people. In response to these calls for action, the comprehensive sanctions will deter individuals from supporting or otherwise assisting the regime. Moreover, the terms of the resolution will isolate those currently planning, coordinating and directing the atrocities. Nigeria is satisfied that the resolution provides for the protection of civilians and respect for international humanitarian and human rights law. We believe that the full implementation of these measures will swiftly and effectively address the ongoing crisis.”
2011-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6491 (2011) · source
“We are indeed glad to have arrived at a decision point on the situation in Libya. Nigeria remains deeply concerned about the escalating violence, the inflammatory rhetoric and the deplorable loss of life we are witnessing in Libya. The African Union, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the League of Arab States have all condemned the disproportionate use of force against civilians in Libya and have called for the immediate cessation of such violence. It is therefore fitting that the Security Council has taken decisive action today to address the crisis. We support the package of sanctions in the resolution to the extent that their impact is targeted and does not exacerbate the burden upon Libyan citizens.”
2011-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6491 (2011) · source
“But the OSCE must strengthen its role in the region. It must retain its fundamental character as the most inclusive Atlantic forum for consultation and joint action.”
2011-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6481 (2011) · source
“For this reason, we urge the OSCE to continue to create opportunities for cooperation and information exchanges with regional security agencies, including the Committee of Intelligence and Security Services ofAfrica. We believe that the need for coordination between the United Nations and regional organizations in the fight against global security threats was a point that was vividly made by Mr. AZubalis at last month's special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna, and indeed in today's briefing. Nigeria believes that the vision that the Minister has outlined ensures a very promising future for the organization. It is a vision that will promote regional stability and international peace and security. Such an agenda advances the work of the Security Council, and is thus deserving of our support and endorsement.”
2011-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6481 (2011) · source
“Going forward, pressing challenges such as the ongoing tensions in South Ossetia, the pursuit of freedom of the press and the safety of journalists and the settlement of territorial disputes in the southern Caucasus region present the Lithuanian presidency with a unique opportunity to promote change in the region. To achieve this credibly, the organization must also address the stagnation in arms control, vigorously engage in Afghanistan and confront the challenges of energy security. We share the Minister's commitment to effectively cope with transnational threats to international peace and security, such as human trafficking, drug trafficking and cyber security. Since transnational crimes are not limited to territorial boundaries, combating them requires complete cooperation.”
2011-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6481 (2011) · source
“Azubalis placed on human rights, women's and civil society issues, freedom of the press and the promotion of democracy on the agenda of the OSCE deserves our encouragement, and indeed our broad support. Our expectation is that the Vilnius conference on journalistic freedom to be held in June will serve as an important platform to genuinely address the threats to journalistic freedom and consolidate the progress under way. It is also our expectation that the relationship between Belarus and the OSCE will be restored on the basis of shared goals and anticipated mutual benefits. We believe that the OSCE efforts to promote tolerance through education and student-exchange agreements will guarantee long-term inter-ethnic harmony in the whole region.”
2011-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6481 (2011) · source