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1. “I am privileged to report to the Security Council as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the members of the Security Council and the Secretariat for the support extended to the 1540 Committee. Guided by the 12th programme of work, submitted to the Council on 31 May, I am pleased to note steady progress in the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) since our most recent joint meeting, held on 10 May 2013 (see S/PV.6964). Since then, the 1540 Committee and its experts participated in 46 outreach events organized by various entities and on the main thematic areas related to resolution 1540 (2004).”

   2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source

2. “Regarding piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea, we commend the Yaounde Summit convened in June, which laid the groundwork for a regional strategy. We hope that regional leaders will translate their resolve into concrete follow-up measures. Lastly, we appreciate the continued efforts of Special Representative Abou Moussa and his staff, who are working in a challenging environment.”

   2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source

3. “Gross human rights violations continue and transitional authorities seem unable to stop them. The priority should therefore be to protect civilians and provide humanitarian assistance to those in urgent need. We in the Security Council should continue to encourage the Central African Republic authorities to actively cooperate with the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA) and the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic to restore public order and end impunity. Last month, the Council enhanced BlNUCA's mandate. The report of the Secretary-General before us (S/2013/67l) suggests various options to support the Central African Republic. We look forward to closed consultations in this regard in the days to come.”

   2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source

4. “To bring to an end the atrocities committed by the LRA in Central Africa, active cooperation among LRA-affected countries is critical. We expect the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Sudan and South Sudan to fully support the collective efforts for the success of cross-border operations against the LRA. It is also of concern that the armed groups are often sustained by poaching and the illicit trade in wildlife. Even more troubling is the fact that these illegal activities feed on rising youth unemployment and pose a potential threat to peace and stability in the region. In this regard, we commend the efforts of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community to revive the regional economy. The Central African Republic is becoming a potential safe haven for the remaining LRA operatives.”

   2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source

5. “I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Abou Moussa, for his briefing. Thanks to renewed military operations by the Regional Task Force of the African Union (AU) and the support of the international community, the territory controlled by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) is shrinking. Reports of continued defections from the LRA are also encouraging. In order to accelerate this trend, disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement programmes need to be effectively implemented in the affected areas, with adequate financial support. The Republic of Korea appreciates the coordinating role played by United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa for the counter-LRA regional strategy, undertaken in cooperation with United Nations missions and regional organizations.”

   2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source

6. “Finally, we are concerned about incidents of violence such as that which caused the tragic death of the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) customs officer, as well as about the violence that affected the elections in northern Kosovo on 3 November. Such violence, which served no one's interest, only damaged the fledgling peace and security on the ground. We urge all the parties concerned to work closely together to hold the perpetrators accountable and to prevent any reccurance of violence. Once again, we commend all the staff of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, EULEX and other international partners for their tireless efforts and sacrifices towards the continued peace and stability of Kosovo.”

   2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source

7. “Against that backdrop, however, the need to rerun the elections in northern Kosovo highlights the difficult challenges facing both Belgrade and Pristina. That reminds us that the grievances and concerns of the Serb minority in northern Kosovo remain an impediment to achieving durable peace and genuine reconciliation. Moving forward, it will be vital for Kosovo and Belgrade to engage in post-election efforts to win the hearts and minds of ethnic Serbs. As such, we call on both sides to work closely together to find practical ways to address both their economic and political concerns and to enhance their integration into Kosovo society.”

   2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source

8. “In that light, we call on Belgrade and Pristina to continue building on those hard-earned achievements and to scale up ongoing efforts towards the normalization of their relations. Secondly, we are pleasedto note that the 3 November municipal elections in Kosovo and the rerun election in northern Kosovo were carried out in a largely successful manner. Both Belgrade and Pristina, with the support of the international community, particularly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, devoted every effort to ensuring the success of the elections. We believe the latest elections demonstrate positive prospects for the future consolidation of peace and stability in Kosovo as well as the region.”

   2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source

9. “I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, Mr. Farid Zarif, for his briefing. I would also like to welcome Prime Minister Ivica Dacie and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci at this Council meeting. Today I wish to make three points on the situation in Kosovo. First, the Republic of Korea welcomes the substantial progress achieved in the implementation of the historic 19 April agreement between Belgrade and Pristina. Thanks to the excellent political leadership of Prime Minister Dacie and Prime Minister Thaci, numerous challenges have been overcome and progress has been sustained in many important areas, including law enforcement, telecommunication and energy. The active engagement of the European Union, in particular, of High Representative Catherine Ashton, was also instrumental in to those achievements.”

   2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source

10. “However, my delegation came to reaffirm its conclusion that the Security Council is not the right venue to deal with this issue, and that ICC issues had better be addressed in the framework of the ICC, not least considering the upcoming Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC. It is desirable not to set a precedent of the Security Council's involvement in the ICC's legal process. We believe that this will be in the best interest of the ICC, of the Security Council and, eventually, of the whole United Nations membership. For that reason, my delegation decided to abstain in the voting.”

    2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source

11. “Since the issue of the Kenyan cases at the International Criminal Court (ICC) was brought to the attention of the Council, my delegation has had thorough deliberations on the issue in consultation with other Council members. Throughout the process, my delegation has been greatly benefitted by the close cooperation and partnership rendered by African members in the Council and other members of the African Group in the United Nations. The dialogue with the high-level Contact Group of the African Union (AU) last month, in particular, helped us to better understand the situation in Kenya as it faces various security challenges, as well as its efforts to fight international terrorism and to move ahead with the national reconciliation process. We also found the AU's concern over the issue to be genuinely legitimate.”

    2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source

12. “However, with the continued efforts and cooperation of the Libyan authorities, the ICC and the Security Council, we believe that Libya will successfully achieve sustainable peace and democracy based upon the rule of law. As we have done, my delegation will continue to work with other Council members to that end with a firm commitment to the Charter and the vision of the ICC. Like the Permanent Representative of Argentina, we also believe that we need the ICC.”

    2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source

13. “We look forward to a thorough investigation of all those allegations with the full cooperation with the Libyan authorities. It will be desirable for the ICC Prosecutor to keep assisting and encouraging the Libyan authorities in prosecuting criminal cases domestically, whenever possible, in accordance with the policy of positive complementarity. Ms. Bensouda mentioned concerns about challenges in the investigations and corrections process at the national level. My delegation shares her concerns. In that regard, we would like to stress the importance of capacity-building in Libya and the continued support of the international community to that end. With all of those developments, we understand that many tasks remain in Libya.”

    2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source

14. “In that context, we welcome the conclusion of the memorandum of understanding on burden-sharing between the ICC Prosecutor and the Prosecutor-General of the Libyan Government. We hope that this new instrument will help enhance their cooperation for the common goal of fighting impunity. With respect to the progress made in the cases against Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi, we think that the Court's decision set the criteria for the questions regarding admissibility. We hope that those decisions will also make a positive contribution to the interpretation of the principle of complementarity. We support the Prosecutor's efforts to investigate the allegations of crimes committed by pro-Al-Qadhafi officials outside Libya, as well as those committed by rebel forces.”

    2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source

15. “I thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her briefing on the recent developments regarding Libya. We agree with her that Libya has come a long way, despite all the challenges it faces, by working closely with the international community, including the International Criminal Court. Regarding the recent developments between the ICC and Libya, I would like to make a couple of observations based on what the Prosecutor has just explained. First, I believe that close cooperation between the ICC and Libya is absolutely vital if the ICC is to fulfil its mandate, as given by the Security Council. We commend the Libyan Government's cooperation so far, but also expect it to continue to implement its obligations under resolution 1970 (2011) and to further enhance its cooperation with the ICC.”

    2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source

16. “In conclusion, the Republic of Korea welcomes the extension of the mandate of the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the continued role of the international community. We would also like to reiterate our support for a democratic, stable and unified Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source

17. “Lastly, we are concerned about the recurring and divisive rhetoric against and challenges to Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty and territorial integrity. They are particularly troublesome as they undermine trust among the country's diverse ethnic communities and hinder their genuine national reconciliation. Commitment to the unity of Bosnia and Herzegovina as one sovereign country is the very foundation of the peace agreement that brought the country back to life 18 years ago. Such genuine reconciliation and commitment to a shared future are critical to building the country's future. We therefore call upon all political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina to refrain from divisive rhetoric,and to make every effort towards national integration and reconciliation.”

    2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source

18. “The sustained political stalemate and the resulting failure to provide basic governmental services not only affect people's daily life, but also threaten the stability of the country. Secondly, the political crisis has also led to continuing delays in Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress towards Euro-Atlantic integration. We note that the country lags behind, while other countries in the Balkans that shared the same experience of war are moving towards regional integration. In that regard, we would like to call on the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina to take a forward-looking approach and make necessary reforms to address the needs of people. The long-overdue implementation of the European Court of Human Rights Sejdie-Finci ruling will also be an important step in that direction.”

    2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source

19. “I thank High Representative Valentin Inzko for his excellent briefing today. We welcome the successful holding of the first post-war census in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and note improvements in its economic performance, including its export and industrial production growth. As the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina comments in his report (S/2013/646, annex), we hope that the census can help bring economic and social benefits to the country. However, the negative trend that concerns the Security Council also persists. In that regard, I would like to make the following three points. First, it is worrisome that the political gridlock continues to hinder stable governance.”

    2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source

20. “Fourthly, we would like to underline the crucial role played by women's civil society organizations in conflict-resolution and peacebuilding. In that regard, the Republic of Korea attaches great importance to the interactions between the Security Council and women's organizations. It is encouraging that the Council's recent field visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes included interactive meetings with local women's organizations. Finally, we welcome the unanimous adoption today of resolution 2122 (2013). We believe that this seventh resolution on women, peace and security will be another milestone on the road towards gender equality.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

21. “Women's efforts to recover from their experiences in conflict have often been hampered by a lack of fundamental rights, such as the right to citizenship. Such structural inequality should be addressed by transitional justice. Thirdly, all cases of sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict situations must be adequately addressed. The suffering of women and girls, who often fall victim to sexual violence in times of war, has frequently gone unreported or unacknowledged. Transitional justice is therefore important in bringing perpetrators to account and ending impunity. We also recognize the important role of the International Criminal Court in ensuring accountability and justice for such crimes.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

22. “If the Council's efforts in those areas are to be successful, they must be supported by the timely delivery of information. We would welcome more regular updates and briefings on the status of women and girls in armed conflict from all United Nations field missions. We also look forward to a high- level global study on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in preparation for the high-level review in 2015. Secondly, greater attention should be paid to promoting women's representation in post-conflict recovery and peacebuilding processes. Women's experiences in conflict are fundamentally different from those of men. As such, women's needs and priorities should be reflected in peace and justice deliberations. Transitional justice mechanisms need to be more gender-sensitive.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

23. “In the eastern Democratic Republic ofthe Congo, women continue to be victimized in the conflict. Given this shared concern, I would like to highlight the following four points. First, the Council must continue to integrate women, peace and security issues into its work in a substantive way. As the Secretary-General's report (S/2013/525) elaborates, the Council increasingly incorporates gender perspectives into its resolutions, in particular through the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping missions. That is a welcome development. However, it must be done in a more systematic way if it is to be truly effective. We also support the Secretary-General's call on the Council to include women, peace and security aspects in all thematic debates.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

24. “I would like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing today as well as for his tireless efforts to promote the women, peace and security agenda. My delegation also thanks the Executive Director of UN Women, Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, and Ms. Brigitte Bapilou for their informative and inspiring presentations today. While there has been significant progress in implementing resolution 1325 (2000) over the years, persistent gaps and challenges remain. For far too many women in conflict-affected societies, the mere protection of a woman's basic rights, let alone gender equality, remains a daunting challenge. In Syria, women account for the majority of the casualties and the displaced population.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

25. “We are committed to its full implementation at the national, regional and international levels. In that regard, my delegation is pleased to report that the Republic of Korea, together with Australia - as stated earlier by the representative of Australia - will host an international seminar next month in Seoul on the subject of brokering controls in all its aspects, at which one session will be devoted to Security Council resolutions on non-proliferation, including resolution 1540 (2004). Let me close by commending the strenuous efforts of the 1540 Committee and its Chairman, Ambassador Burian, to facilitate implementation of the resolution. We assure him of our full support and cooperation in that important endeavour.”

    2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source

26. “In that respect, it is welcome and opportune that representatives of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the World Customs Organization are participating in today's debate. Similarly, we welcome the initiative of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) to work closely with international and regional organizations. The Republic of Korea has been an active participant in international efforts aimed at the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in all its aspects and is a State party to most international disarmament and non-proliferation treaties and multilateral export control regimes. We have faithfully implemented resolution 1540 (2004), putting in place the necessary legal and administrative systems to ensure compliance.”

    2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source

27. “While implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) at the national level is fundamental, full and effective implementation will also require coordination and cooperation at the subregional, regional and international levels. Regional and subregional initiatives aimed at implementation would not only spur national Governments to action, but would also provide a positive example for nations in other regions. Also conducive to attaining the goals of the resolution is the sharing of information and experience on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction with relevant international organizations and export control regimes.”

    2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source

28. “According to the Committee's analysis of those national reports that have been submitted, there are in many cases significant gaps between the commitments of States to the resolution and their practical implementation of its requirements. There are also imbalances in implementation among States and regions. My delegation believes that identifying and understanding these gaps and imbalances is important to ensure the full and effective implementation of the resolution in the mid to long term. In this respect, the Committee needs to strengthen its monitoring role. It would also be useful to promote good practices and share lessons learned in closing the gaps and eliminating the imbalances.”

    2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source

29. “Three years after the passage of resolution 1540 (2004), there are still daunting challenges to the attainment of its goals. As indicated in the concept paper prepared for today's debate (8/2007/84, annex), there are 58 States that have not yet submitted their first national reports on implementation. While the submission of a report does not guarantee implementation, it is an important first step in the process. My delegation therefore calls for universal submission of national reports. More intensive efforts should be made to achieve that end. In this regard, we welcome the 1540 Committee's programme of work to intensify its outreach activities and to assist States in preparing and submitting national reports.”

    2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source

30. “First of all, Mr. President, I would like to join previous speakers in thanking you for convening today's open debate on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006). My delegation views today's debate as an opportunity to renew our commitment to the full implementation of those resolutions and to share our views on the best means of doing so. The world today faces mounting threats from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Particularly frightening is the possibility of such weapons being used by terrorists. It has become imperative for the international community to work together to address these threats. Against this backdrop, the Security Council's unanimous adoption of resolution 1540 (2004) was a historic step which was reinforced last year with the adoption of resolution 1673 (2006).”

    2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source

31. “The Republic of Korea remains committed to the successful reconstruction of Afghanistan and pledges that its support will continue in the years ahead.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

32. “Another major concern is criminal drug trafficking. Those ongoing challenges continue to hamper both reconstruction and the implementation of the Bonn process. The Republic of Korea has been a strong supporter of the reconstruction, development and stability of Afghanistan. Since February 2002 a medical unit and a reconstruction unit from the Republic of Korea, together totalling more than 200 personnel, have been part of the multinational forces in Afghanistan. In addition, since November 2001 the Republic of Korea has contributed $57 million for emergency relief and reconstruction. The bulk of those funds have gone to building schools, hospitals and vocational training centres, while $500,000 has been dedicated to support for the upcoming election.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

33. “My delegation attributes Afghanistan's achievements to the steadfastness of the Afghan people as they struggle to emerge from the devastation of more than two decades of war, as well as to the partnership between the international community and the Afghan Government. We pay tribute to the Afghan people and Government for their resolve to move forward to the successful rebuilding of their country. The progress so far in Afghanistan, the risks and hard work that the Afghan people and the international community have put into achieving that progress make it all the more vital that we face the remaining challenges squarely. Uppermost in our concerns are continuing violence and terrorism, as exemplified by the roadside bomb attack that took the lives of four United States soldiers and wounded three others only last Sunday.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

34. “Substantial progress has also been made on the institutional agenda of the Bonn Agreement in such areas as disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), the establishment of the Afghan National Army, police reform and the establishment of a human rights commission. We are pleased to note that the disarmament and demobilization portion of the DDR programme ended last month with more than 63,000 troops of the Afghan military forces disarmed and that the majority of them entered the reintegration process. That success only reinforces our conviction that the DDR process should be further intensified, with the aim of achieving lasting peace and stability that extends well beyond next month's elections.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

35. “With the establishment of the Afghan Interim Authority in December 2001, the reform measures instituted by the Transitional Administration, the holding of a constitutional Loya Jirga in December 2003 and the first-ever direct presidential election in October 2004, which led to the inauguration of President Hamid Karzai, the foundations have been laid for democracy and a brighter political future. We hope that when the parliamentary and provincial elections are held next month Afghanistan will have met all of the benchmarks set out in the political agenda of the Bonn Agreement of December 2001.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source

36. “At the outset, let me join previous speakers in thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on the situation in Afghanistan. We would like to congratulate Japan on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August. I would also like to express my delegation's condolences for the loss of 17 Spanish peacekeepers in last week's helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Given that the Afghan people will be holding parliamentary elections on 18 September, today's debate is especially timely. Afghanistan has made significant progress over the past three and a half years.”

    2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source