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first: 2008-04-30
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“The effective utilization and coordination of their respective capacities will enhance the implementation of the respective resolutions pertaining to their work. We urge continued transparency in their work and accessibility to the wider United Nations membership, regional organizations and States. Given the capacity constraints in many countries, it is imperative that they deploy more joint efforts to raise awareness of the challenges facing us and, where necessary, assist States with the tools to respond appropriately.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“Its participation in the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force, with a view to implementing the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, should be sustained. Nigeria was one of the countries visited by CTED in February 2010. The visit has generated closer cooperation between CTED and our focal point on counter-terrorism. It has also contributed to strengthening our international counter-terrorism measures. We are pleased with the increased cooperation between the three Security Council Committees and with other organizations within and outside the United Nations. We welcome their joint efforts to improve information-sharing and to coordinate their relationships with relevant international, regional and subregional organizations and their participation in the framework of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“We support the efforts of CTED to build the capacity of States to combat terrorism, as that will go a long way towards solving the problem of partial or non-compliance by some Member States with their reporting obligations. In this context, we stress the importance of regular consultation with the affected States to promote compliance with their obligations under resolution 1373 (2001). We welcome the ongoing CTED dialogue with Member States, donors and beneficiaries on the facilitation of technical assistance. The need for CTED to collaborate with relevant bodies within and outside the United Nations, as well as regional organizations, in carrying out its activities enjoys our support.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“The briefings on the activities of the Committee to the wider United Nations membership have fostered greater visibility for the Committee. We commend the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), under the leadership of Mike Smith, for the activities carried out to implement resolution 1373 (2001). The direct dialogue with permanent missions, country visits, seminars and workshops, thematic briefings and close collaboration with regional and other international organizations have helped to raise awareness and strengthen the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). We note with satisfaction the completion of the analysis and adoption of the Preliminary Implementation Assessments of all Member States and the posting of the technical guide on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) on the Committee's website.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“In this context, we reiterate the importance of consulting affected States during the listing and de-listing of individuals and entities on the consolidated list in order to enhance the credibility and wider acceptance of its recommendations. It is in so doing that the 1267 sanctions regime will comply and be consistent with the international standards of due process, international law and respect for human rights. We welcome the remarkable progress made by the Counter-Terrorism Committee under the dynamic leadership of Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan. He has deployed considerable efforts in promoting interaction and dialogue with Member States to make sure that they understand their obligations pursuant to the various resolutions.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“It is also important to improve the Committee's activities in the area of assistance to States in order to help them build their national capacity to implement the resolution. We applaud Ambassador Thomas Mayr-Harting and the 1267 Committee for their excellent work in implementing the heavy programme of the Committee. We pay tribute to the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team for its efforts in assisting the work of the Committee. The review of the names on the consolidated list is indeed an enormous task, which the Committee undertakes painstakingly and efficiently in spite of constraints. We attach great importance to the work of the Committee and urge continuous improvement of the sanctions regime to ensure a reliable and transparent procedure.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“1 would like to thank the Permanent Representatives of Mexico, Austria and Turkey for their useful briefings on the activities carried out by the Security Council Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1540 (2004), 1267 (1999) and 1373 (2001). The 1540 Committee, under the dynamic leadership of Ambassador Claude Heller, has made significant progress in strengthening the global non-proliferation regime. We welcome the efforts of the Committee and its experts group to promote the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We note with satisfaction the various follow-up activities on the outcome of the review process. We encourage the Committee to further enhance its efforts to promote outreach activities and raise greater awareness among States of the obligations imposed by the resolution.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“Joint action and cooperation could also enhance and promote the AU peace and post-conflict reconstruction strategies in the areas of energy and infrastructure, climate change, the Millennium Development Goals, agriculture and food security and the economic and financial crisis. The EU could also consider an incremental buy-in into the United Nations Framework for the Ten-Year Capacity-Building Programme for the African Union.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“The EU's cooperation with subregional organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States, the Southern African Development Community and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development should be deepened. It is in that context that we welcome the fourteenth ministerial meeting held in Luxembourg on 26 April in the framework of the Africa-EU dialogue. It was evident from the meeting that there continue to be significant challenges on peace and security issues in Africa that require closer cooperation between the EU and the AU - mostly in promoting support for the African Union Peace and Security Architecture. The Joint Africa-EU Strategy and the general options for the Action Plan for the period 2011 to 2013 also need enhanced implementation measures.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“Support for mediation efforts and other conflict-prevention tools and assisting African partners in developing their own capacities should also be areas of attention and focus. The EU and the African Union (AU) have a strong partnership and a shared commitment to intensifying regional integration. By strengthening its relationship with the AU and with individual African countries, the EU is indeed promoting the goals of the United Nations. EU-AU dialogue and cooperation have made remarkable progress in several areas, including good governance, the prevention and settlement of conflicts, food security, the environment, regional integration and trade. The dialogue is on the right path but needs to be promoted in more concrete ways.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“Its operational capacities have been deployed in several peacekeeping operations in Africa, Europe and Asia, with notable outcomes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chad and the Central African Republic. EU-United Nations cooperation has robustly enhanced global efforts to manage crises, address urban planning and strengthen the fight against all forms of discrimination. Notwithstanding the notable progress made, there is scope for improved cooperation in information exchange, in the management of crisis situations, in EU-United Nations joint decision-making and in the compilation of lessons learned. Peacebuilding is another area in which the EU's efforts are appreciated. But they should be augmented progressively.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“Indeed, the briefing promotes the United Nations commitment to enduring and meaningful partnership with regional and subregional organizations as emphasized in the Council's presidential statement of 13 January (S/PRST/2010/l). We welcome the practical and concrete steps outlined by Lady Ashton to improve and formalize the EU-United Nations relationship through such instruments as the Joint Statement of EU-UN Cooperation in Crisis Management. Considering the scope of the challenges facing the United Nations, and the Security Council in particular, there is much to be gained from continually strengthening the relationship and maximizing the comparative advantages of the two organizations. By virtue of its security and defence mandate, the EU has assisted tremendously in moving the United Nations peace and security agenda forward.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“I join previous speakers in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of May. You may rest assured of the cooperation of the Nigerian delegation. We also appreciate the excellent work carried out by Ambassador Takasu and his team last month. We welcome the presence of the Austrian Foreign Minister and thank him for his statement to the Council. I thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this important meeting on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, with a focus on the European Union (EU). We appreciate the presence of Baroness Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and thank her for her invaluable briefing on the EU's contribution to the work of the United Nations.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“Finally, we strongly suggest that future negotiations on MINURSO be broadened from the onset in order to avoid the cumbersome process of renegotiating the agreements and delicate balances achieved by the Group of Friends. Perhaps the Council needs to revisit the role of the Group of Friends, given the experience of 2009 and the negotiations that led to the draft resolution before us. Nigeria will support the draft resolution before us.”
2010-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6305 (2010) · source
“We are convinced of the necessity of such a call to encourage respect for and the promotion and defence of human rights by all parties as a universal principle. Nigeria appreciates the efforts made by all concerned in preparing and presenting the draft resolution before us. We take note of the work of the Group of Friends seized with the matter, and encourage it to redouble its efforts in that regard. However, it is Nigeria's abiding hope that, at the end of the day, the long-suffering people of Western Sahara will come to know peace and that the logic of peace and respect for the fundamental freedoms of all the people of the territory will prevail.”
2010-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6305 (2010) · source
“Indeed, in his latest report to the Council (S/2010/l75), the Secretary- General has expressed concern over the human rights challenges in Western Sahara. The minimum this Council can do is to be seen to promote and vigorously 3 defend human rights as a universal principle in all circumstances. The Council should not portray itself as sacrificing fundamental principles on the alluring altar of expedience. There is neither a logical explanation for nor a justification of the fact that all United Nations peacekeeping missions, except that in Western Sahara, have human rights components in their mandates. The Council bears a moral burden and duty to explain the non-inclusion of a provision in the current draft resolution calling on the parties to engage in dialogue with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.”
2010-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6305 (2010) · source
“In other words, hard and bitter truths should be told. In that spirit, we would like to say that it is a matter of regret that, with respect to Western Sahara, there is not only an apparent reluctance of the Council to be coherent, consistent and forthcoming on the important question of human rights, but also an attempt to downplay the seriousness of their abuse. The failure of the Council to address the human rights challenges in Western Sahara is doing serious harm to its credibility and commitment to the protection and defence of human rights. Only two days ago, more than 30 Nigerian non-governmental organizations and well-meaning individuals in Abuja called on the United Nations to protect human rights in Western Sahara and to enable the Saharan people to exercise their right to self- determination and independence.”
2010-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6305 (2010) · source
“We are deeply troubled by the lack of reference to resolution 690 (1991) in the current draft resolution. All States Members of the United Nations have emphasized the need for coherence and consistency in the policies we promote. In 2005, human rights received a major boost with the establishment of the Human Rights Council. Collectively, Members reaffirmed their commitment and obligation to promote universal respect for and the observance and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, in accordance with the United Nations Charter. This is all the more true in cases in which parties to a conflict accuse each other of human rights violations. Not long ago, we were reminded of the need for the Council to be told what needs to be said, and not what needs to be heard.”
2010-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6305 (2010) · source
“Moreover, the difficulty of incorporating changes to the draft text of the Group of Friends has really damaged the spirit of accommodation, flexibility and openness that 10-33760 underpins such negotiations. We feel that this does not augur well for the reputation of the Council or, more important, for the preservation of its unity. There is also a substantive issue at stake. At its 2984th meeting on 29 April 1991, the Security Council established through resolution 690 (1991) the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara. Central to MINURSO's mandate is the referendum in Western Sahara as part of a peaceful negotiated settlement of an intractable problem. In essence, MINURSO derives its legal basis and relevance from that resolution.”
2010-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6305 (2010) · source
“Last week, Mr. President, you presided over an open debate on the working methods of the Security Council (see S/PV.6300). Contributions to the debate by members and non-members of the Council were rich and substantive. Barely one week after that fruitful debate, we are constrained to express our views on issues of process and substance related to the draft resolution contained in document S/2010/216, on the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). With regard to process, we are dissatisfied that the draft resolution was negotiated by a handful - at best, a minority - rather than by the collective membership of the Council. That does not measure up to the expectation of and quest for inclusiveness and transparency in the work of the Council.”
2010-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6305 (2010) · source
“We call for concerted efforts by the international community to enable the Government of Haiti to provide an integrated approach in the areas of constitutional reform, human rights, the fostering of political stability, the strengthening of the rule of law, electoral institutions, the judiciary and law enforcement agencies. MINUSTAH has a crucial role to play in the electoral process in order to ensure the advent of a new democracy come February 2011. It is in this regard that Nigeria supports the Secretary-General's recommendation that there be an increase in the number of police personnel above the force levels authorized in resolution 1908 (2010) in order to enhance security in Haiti during the presidential, parliamentary and municipal elections to be held in September 2010.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“We agree with the Secretary-General's proposal to review the role of MINUSTAH, including adjustments to its mandates, in the light of post- earthquake circumstances. We support the recommendation, which has the approval of the Government of Haiti. It offers a unique opportunity to the Haitian Government to transform the demographic structure of the country, strengthen institutions and accelerate the economic development of the people. Most importantly, these efforts will help Haiti to deliver on its promises, as contained in the Action Plan.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“In this regard, we commend the outcome of the international donor conference held in New York, which raised more than $5 billion to assist in financing the expenses of the various reconstruction efforts. Nigeria will continue to give its full support to the aspirations of the Government and the people of Haiti. It is in this regard that Nigeria made an initial donation of $1.5 million and pledged the sum of $5 million for reconstruction efforts in Haiti. At this crucial stage in the country's reconstruction, the international community should assist Haiti in taking full ownership of its governance and State institutions in order to promote balanced overall development and stability in the country in all their aspects.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“We commend the international community and non-governmental organizations for their swift reaction to the earthquake in providing emergency relief support, including technical operations. The exemplary role played by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) in providing initial specialized assistance to alleviate immediate humanitarian needs and address the effects of the disaster deserves the utmost commendation. MINUSTAH continues to provide technical support and advice to State institutions, focusing its priorities on the Government Action Plan for the Reconstruction and the Development Of Haiti. The Action Plan encompasses the long-term reconstruction of Haiti through economic stimulation, social reform, and the strengthening of State and local institutions that will ensure better lives for all.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“I would like to thank His Excellency Mr. Jean-Max Bellerive, Prime Minister of Haiti, for his participation in this meeting. In welcoming Mr. Edmond Mulet, we congratulate him on his new position as Special Representative of the Secretary- General in Haiti and thank him for his comprehensive briefing. The contribution he has made since assuming his new position is highly commendable. The latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/200) indicates that remarkable progress has been made in the provision of emergency aid with the identification of such priority needs as water, food, health care, sanitation and relief shelters. Nevertheless, a great deal remains to be done, as initial relief is only a first step in the long reconstruction efforts to rebuild lives in Haiti and the infrastructure of the country's institutions.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Demonstrable political will and commitment to the peace process would also be helpful. The international community should continue to support and encourage Israelis and Palestinians to stay the course of peace. We hope that the next briefing and debate on this question will take place in a different atmosphere, and we look forward to our participation in it.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“The two parties should heed the well- meaning appeals from different quarters, not least the Quartet, to resume negotiations without further delay. Arbitrary actions, such as the construction of new settlements in East Jerusalem, the launching of rockets and air strikes and the imposition of blockades, will not solve the problem. Sustained dialogue, no matter how tedious, will in the long run prove to be the most potent weapon for the resolution of intractable conflicts. The relevance of a two-State solution needs no reiteration in these debates. There is no alternative to it. All parties and interlocutors should take bold measures to create the conditions conducive to the achievement of a comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East. Progress in that direction will depend on the resumption of direct negotiations.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“The situation in Gaza is steadily gathering momentum for a downward spiral into another cycle of widespread violence and destruction. We urge the two parties to sheathe their swords and embrace peace. As was the case during our last debate, neither party to the conflict can escape blame for actions and pronouncements that are harmful to the peace process. The clashes in Khan Yunis, which resulted in deaths and reprisal strikes, as well as the new Israeli military order that gives the power to detain, imprison and deport Palestinians deemed to be infiltrators in the occupied territory, are illustrative of these inimical actions. We reiterate our call on Israel and the Palestinians to exercise utmost restraint in their actions and utterances.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“I, too, would like at the outset to express our condolences to the representative of China for the earthquake that occurred this morning. Our hearts go out to the victims. We also wish to thank Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his briefing. We are having this debate once again in the backdrop of escalating tensions between the Israelis and Palestinians. Recent efforts to bring the two parties together in proximity talks were rendered futile because of provocative actions and pronouncements on both sides. It is a matter of regret that, instead of showing genuine commitment to the peace process and providing the requisite confidence-building measures to promote it, the Israelis and Palestinians have continued on a path that undermines peace between them.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“Because many countries have non-existent or weak end-use monitoring provisions, international standards that require end-use monitoring are the most systematic and complete basis. Onboard pre-shipment and post- shipment points are required. In addition, a common international end-used certificate that cannot be easily forged or duplicated must be developed. Finally, I would like to thank Gabon for the draft presidential statement, and affirm our support for its adoption at the end of this debate.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“International standards that determine eligibility requirements for arms exports would prevent arms from entering the illegal market and from falling into the hands of those likely to divert or use them for nefarious purposes. Lastly, national Governments, especially those of arms-exporting States, must strengthen and use monitoring mechanisms in order to prevent legal sales from being diverted into the parallel market. End-use monitoring ensures that exported weapons are used properly and that exploiters follow all laws, policies, regulations and procedures, thus verifying that a foreign Government or the authorized foreign recipient of defence articles is using and controlling them in accordance with the terms and conditions of a transfer.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“Thirdly, to end the impunity under which arms brokers operate, States should adopt an international arms trade treaty, which would provide common international standards regarding the practices of arms brokers. There is currently no uniform practice, with the result that arms brokers can change locations to avoid prosecution under one country's laws by doing business in and through other, less regulated countries. Such a treaty would ensure that middlemen cannot move weapons from conflict to areas free of conflict for fear of prosecution. Furthermore, on the issue of standards, an international treaty that provides criteria on exports is needed in order to prevent arms from getting into the hands of abusers of human rights and international humanitarian law.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“The Convention seeks to control, regulate and prohibit the transfer, manufacture and possession of small arms and light weapons. The subregion has been able to develop a plan of action, the ECOWAS Small Arms Control Programme, and also encourage the establishment of national focal points. Secondly, in order to prevent weapons from ending up in the hands of those prohibited from receiving them, we believe that Governments must adhere to regional and international arms embargoes. They must start to sanction violators, as contraveners of arms embargoes have been able to act with impunity. The United Nations should redouble its efforts to closely monitor compliance, supervise enforcement and suggest persuasive measures to enhance compliance.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“I should like to suggest five areas where efforts should be directed in tackling illicit arms trafficking in Central Africa and other parts of the continent. First, there is a need to strengthen national and subregional mechanisms to combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. The experience of the West African subregion provides an important lesson in this regard. To consolidate peacebuilding and reconciliation in the subregion, the heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) decided to transform the moratorium on the importation, exportation and manufacture of light weapons into a legally binding instrument, known as the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Their Ammunition and Other Related Materials.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“Illicit small arms also heighten inter-State conflicts and put the nation- State system itself under attack. With armed guerrilla groups proliferating and often dividing into warring factions, internal instabilities increasingly tend to evolve into larger regional wars. Cross-border support for insurgent movements is also on the rise. Large- scale wars are ongoing in some parts of Africa, resulting in millions of internally displaced persons. The role of natural resources in fuelling conflicts in the region can never be overemphasized. Fighters on all sides benefit from mineral wealth, while arms merchants are only too happy to keep the fighters supplied as long as they partake of that wealth.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“1, too, would like to welcome Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro and Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, as well as Mr. Louis Sylvain-Goma, Secretary-General of the Economic Community of Central African States. We appreciate your initiative, Mr. President, in organizing this thematic debate on the impact of illicit arms trafficking on peace and security in Central Africa. Your concept paper has proved valuable in facilitating discussion on this topical issue. Illicit arms trafficking has a profound impact on peace and security in Africa in general, and in Central Africa in particular. It undermines good governance and disrupts trade, tourism and investment. It jeopardizes economic development and generally puts democracy and development at risk.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“If the commitments made at the Conference are followed through, Afghanistan will be on its way to assuming sovereign responsibility for its security, economic development, social cohesion and regional cooperation. The forthcoming Kabul conference, we hope, will build on the London Conference in order to fast-track the consolidation of Afghanistan as a stable and peaceful country. We appreciate the role that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has played in managing relief, recovery and reconstruction activities and in holding elections, in addition to providing political and strategic advice for the peace process. At this time of strategic reviews, especially of the outcome of the London Conference, UNAMA has an even greater role in peacemaking, State-building and coordination.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“In regard to corruption and judicial reform, we welcome the establishment of an anti-corruption unit and the appointment of judges to head the tribunals. We also welcome the reforms called for in the National Justice Programme, as well as the adoption of a draft policy on the integration of formal and traditional mechanisms into the country's judicial system. On the humanitarian front, there is a need for better coordination of aid and the urgent resettlement of internally displaced persons. We believe that adequate donor funding for the recently launched Humanitarian Action Plan will go a long way to easing the country's humanitarian needs. We support the outcome of the London Conference.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“It is critically important to guarantee Afghan sovereignty by strengthening the Government's capacity to take ownership of the country's political and development processes. The security situation in Afghanistan remains precarious and extremely complicated, with terrorists, anti-Government spoiler groups, the narcotics trade and regional warlords creating instability and stalling economic progress. The establishment of a national peace and reintegration trust fund to offer economic alternatives to those who renounce violence and cut ties with Al-Qaida and other terrorist groups is a welcome development. Training, equipping and strengthening Afghan security forces should be an ongoing focus.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“On politics and governance, we note President Hamid Karzai's commitments at the London Conference to ensuring that the irregularities and misconduct observed at the last elections would be avoided in future. The parliamentary elections scheduled for September 2010 should therefore be preceded by thorough and adequate preparations. Electoral reforms that guarantee the independence and impartiality of the country's electoral bodies and the credibility of the elections themselves should be undertaken. Serious reconciliation and reintegration efforts are required to consolidate peace efforts in Afghanistan. Thus we welcome the forthcoming national peace jirga of reconciliation that the Government has scheduled for April. We hope it will become a genuine platform for seeking greater political inclusiveness in Afghanistan.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“Let me join others in thanking the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Alain Le Roy, for his valuable briefing. We appreciate the presence of Ambassador Zahir Tanin at this meeting and thank him for his statement. We welcome the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General in his new assignment. He can count on our support during his assignment. We welcome Afghanistan's recent progress, as indicated in the benchmark-assessment reports. However, it is clear that the challenges facing the country are enormous, spanning the spheres of security, politics, governance, economic development, corruption and drug trafficking.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“We believe that UNMIT's medium-term strategy and the related benchmarks can provide a solid foundation for sustainable stability and prosperity in Timor-Leste. We therefore welcome the recommendation regarding the review of the mandate of UNMIT and its extension for a further period of 12 months.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Fourthly, we support the broad desire of the Timorese leadership and other national stakeholders, as confirmed by the technical assessment mission to the country last month, that the United Nations maintain the integrated support of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) for the country. We also support the proposal that a cautious approach be adopted for the initial drawdown of UNMIT police and that further drawdowns be subject to an assessment in late 2010. We look forward to the establishment of the assessment team and to the key elements of the drawdown proposal. To conclude, although Timor-Leste has made significant progress it still faces many serious challenges as it seeks to establish a stable democracy and develop its economy.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“As the PNTL increasingly assumes more policing responsibilities, its capacity needs to be enhanced through vigorous training, mentoring and institutional development. An efficient and professional PNTL would, without doubt, enable the Timor-Leste Government to fulfil one of the certification requirements for resuming police responsibilities. Thirdly, we welcome the efforts to redress past cases of impunity, as well as the establishment of accountability mechanisms. These measures will certainly reinforce the rule of law. However, we note that without a resilient justice and security sector, the burgeoning peace and stability in the country could be threatened.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Secondly, for the evolving peace to be sustainable, it must be underpinned by viable national and State institutions and genuine socio-economic progress. In that regard, Timor-Leste requires the strengthening of its security and justice sector institutions and measures to create employment, reduce food insecurity and reintegrate internally displaced persons (IDPs). Measures should be taken to address the challenges facing IDPs, in particular their need for basic assistance and services, the settlement of land disputes and reintegration into their original communities. The professional development of the national police, the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL), is critical to the emergence of a national security force.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Nigeria welcomes His Excellency Mr. Jose Luis Guterres, Deputy Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, and we thank him for his contribution to this debate. We congratulate Ms. Ameerah Haq, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste, and we commend her for her comprehensive briefing. I will limit my remarks to the following points, which we judge to be very crucial. First, we welcome the relative stability in Timor- Leste. We are encouraged by the growing respect for constitutional order and the commitment to build consensus on development issues, both by the Timorese leadership and by the Frente Revolucionaria do Timor-Leste Independente (FRETILIN) opposition. These efforts need to be reinforced and the parties encouraged to continue efforts towards a national consensus and consultation.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“We look forward to the emergence of a robust and more strategic alliance between the African Union Peace and Security Council and the Security Council, as well as between the United Nations Secretariat and the African Union Commission.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“While reaffirming the decision of world leaders, as expressed in the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document (General Assembly resolution 60/1), that the development of African peacekeeping capacity should be the central objective of the United Nations in the next decade, Nigeria hopes that today's debate will assist the Council in forging a new consensus and support for the proposals contained in the Secretary- General's report. Once more, we urge the Council to adopt a presidential statement approving the five financing mechanisms that have been proposed to fund African Union peacekeeping operations, with a view to strengthening the African Union's capacity to respond to the ever-growing peacekeeping and security challenges in our region.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“We are, however, encouraged that, if genuinely implemented by all stakeholders, the recommendations would indeed lay a solid foundation for viable support to the African Union peacekeeping operations authorized by the United Nations. The use of United Nations-assessed funding to support United Nations-authorized African Union peacekeeping operations, and the establishment of a voluntarily funded multi-donor trust fund, canvassed over the years as a panacea for the lingering problems of peacekeeping in Africa, would be of immense assistance. Similarly, there is a need to establish a trust fund for capacity-building, the development of the African Union's logistics capacity, and the establishment of a joint United Nations-African Union team to examine the implementation of the panel's proposals.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“As chief motivator for the creation of the ECOWAS Ceasefire Monitoring Group in 1990, Nigeria provided the backbone of the troops that enforced the Cotonou peace agreement for Liberia, ended the civil war and military rule, and restored democratically elected Governments in Liberia and Sierra Leone. As an active and founding member of the African Union Peace and Security Council, Nigeria would like to reiterate its firm support for the Secretary-General's recommendations on the panel's report (S/2008/813), as well as the detailed analysis provided in his latest report. We are not unmindful that, no matter how painstaking the exercise may be, it cannot address all the peacekeeping challenges that have built up on the African continent over the years.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source