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“The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security was established in part precisely to achieve that objective, namely by supporting projects of relevant United Nations agencies that specifically promote partnership with civil society groups, NGOs and other local entities. The Trust Fund that Japan has been promoting has funded 133 projects in 104 countries to date, including such projects as a local partnership for urban poverty reduction in Cambodia, assistance to local community learning centres in Nepal, rebuilding of local communities in north-east Sri Lanka, and support for the coping mechanisms of crisis-affected Congolese households. In conclusion, through today's discussions, we are again reminded of the important role played by civil society in conflict prevention and settlement.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“For the first time in United Nations history, the concept of human security is reflected in as important a document as the 2005 world summit outcome document, adopted last week. In paragraph 143 of that document, world leaders stressed "the right of people to live in freedom and dignity, free from poverty and despair". Leaders recognized "that all individuals, in particular vulnerable people, are entitled to freedom from fear and freedom from want, with an equal opportunity to enjoy all their rights and fully develop their human potential." The concept of human security calls for a comprehensive effort to address the various threats that individual persons and local communities face, and to that end the active involvement of civil society is critically important.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“For example, concerning conflict prevention in Africa, the Security Council's Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa has held seminars inviting the participation of civil society organizations, and this is commended. In the field of United Nations peacekeeping and in other peace operations, too, the support and cooperation of civil society is often critically important for their success. With that in mind, my delegation is planning to convene an informal meeting of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping, which I chair, inviting civil society groups to present their views and engage in dialogue with Member States on relevant issues. Civil society is also expected to play a key role in promoting human security.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“For some years the Security Council has been carrying on a dialogue with groups representing civil society under the Arria formula, which is a welcome process whose potential should be further exploited. Furthermore, in dealing with country- or region-specific conflicts, the Security Council has engaged during field missions in interaction with local civil society leaders, local and international humanitarian NGOs and other groups that represent, or are operational in, the affected countries or regions. In the same vein, we are pleased to note that a number of encouraging activities are already in place or envisaged for the future.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“In efforts at poverty eradication and sustainable development, the nurturing of the private sector must be an important aim, given its key role in the pursuit of sustainable growth and development. For these reasons, it is clear that dialogue and interaction between the Security Council and civil society must be strengthened. In fact, as has been mentioned by previous speakers, the Panel of Eminent Persons on United Nations-Civil Society Relations, chaired by former President Cardoso of Brazil, recommended in its report of June 2004 that "Security Council members should further strengthen their dialogue with civil society, with the support of the Secretary-General" (A/58/817, p. 46). We agree with that recommendation.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“A variety of civil society organizations and groups, such as traditional community organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academe, religious organizations and other social groups have been making their unique contributions, bringing their individual capacities, experience and resources to bear in preventing, mitigating or otherwise addressing causes of conflicts. For example, traditional organizations can support the peace process by mediating among the parties to a conflict. Academe can play a useful role in promoting confidence-building measures. In the field of humanitarian assistance and human rights, international and national NGOs lead the way on the ground.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“My delegation is therefore very grateful to the Philippines, under the distinguished leadership of Foreign Minister Romulo, for the timely initiative to organize this meeting. I wish also to thank the three guest civil society groups for their contribution to the debate. The causes of many of today's conflicts are often highly complex, multifaceted and intertwined. Consequently, their prevention and resolution requires a comprehensive strategy and approach that effectively address all related issues and phases of conflict involved. To that end, the efforts at conflict prevention and resolution undertaken by Governments and international interlocutors such as the United Nations can be made more effective if they are reinforced or supplemented by the parallel efforts of civil society organizations.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“We appreciate the fact that non-governmental and civil society organizations are playing key roles in development, humanitarian relief, human rights and other activities. World leaders acknowledged this in their world summit outcome document last week by welcoming "the positive contributions of the private sector and civil society, including non-governmental organizations, in the promotion and implementation of development and human rights programmes" (General Assembly resolution 60/1, para. 172) and stressed the importance of their continued engagement. Similarly, in today's world, non-governmental and civil society organizations also play a significant role in conflict prevention and resolution and in the pacific settlement of disputes.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“Lastly, the four specific recommendations in the report concerning United Nations management reform are useful inputs for the ongoing discussions in the General Assembly on the summit that begins next week. We will study each one of them in detail. Member States, particularly including those that had a close relationship to the management of the programme in the Security Council, as well as the Secretariat, have a solemn responsibility to adopt and implement the needed managerial and other relevant reforms steadfastly, so that the Organization as a whole will learn lessons from the oil-for-food programme issues and regain the world's confidence in the United Nations.”
2005-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5256 (2005) · source
“Given the magnitude of the alleged corruption and mismanagement, and taking into account their political ramifications, the Committee was expected to meet a very high standard so as to help restore confidence in the United Nations. We are pleased that it has indeed met that challenge. In particular, the issue of ethics had never been taken up squarely by a United Nations report in such a fundamental way. Had it been left untouched, it might have become impossible to restore confidence in the United Nations. For that reason, the Committee's contribution is critically important. All Member States should take the Committee's findings and recommendations seriously, take those allegations that shake the international community's confidence in the United Nations very seriously, and try their best to restore that confidence.”
2005-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5256 (2005) · source
“The programme was unprecedented in the history of the United Nations and the Security Council, in the scale and magnitude of the values involved and in the great complexity of operations that had to be executed and accounted for. My delegation therefore once again pays tribute to the many staff members of the United Nations who dutifully carried out their responsibilities under the programme without being in any way involved in any wrongdoing or corruption. Secondly, that having been said, it is indeed unfortunate and serious that there were apparently certain lapses and instances of wrongdoing, which are unforgivable. The report is very thorough and comprehensive in its inquiry.”
2005-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5256 (2005) · source
“First, before we start pointing fingers at the problems and shortcomings that have come to light now, it is important to note the central fact that the oil- for-food programme succeeded in saving the lives and alleviating the suffering of many Iraqis over the several years that the programme functioned through its essentially humanitarian work, thus averting a major humanitarian catastrophe. As Mr. Volcker noted, that is no mean achievement. The programme was indeed a serious attempt - of an extraordinary scale and complexity - designed to bridge the gulf between the need to maintain effective sanctions against Saddam Hussein's Government, on the one hand, and the need to ameliorate the humanitarian conditions of ordinary Iraqi people living under the regime, on the other.”
2005-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5256 (2005) · source
“We thank Mr. Volcker for his detailed introduction of the Committee's report. We also thank the Secretary-General for his observations. We appreciate the high professionalism and the exemplary meticulousness with which Mr. Volcker and other members of the Committee carried out their task under difficult circumstances. Japan welcomes the present report. Because of its large volume and the sensitivity of the matter, we need time to study it carefully and thoroughly. However, at this stage we wish to make a few preliminary observations.”
2005-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5256 (2005) · source
“In favour: Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1620 (2005). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.05 p.m.”
2005-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5254 (2005) · source
“Members of the Council have before them documents S/2005/273 and addenda 1 and 2, which contain the twenty-fifth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2005/554, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by a show of hands.”
2005-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5254 (2005) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Rowe (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2005-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5254 (2005) · source
“It calls upon all international partners of Burundi, including the States of the Regional Initiative and the main donors, to remain committed and encourages them to agree with the Burundian authorities on the most appropriate framework to coordinate their support to reforms currently under way and to the consolidation of peace." (spoke in English) This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/41. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.30 p.m.”
2005-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5252 (2005) · source
“The Council calls on all parties to respect the will of the Burundian people, the elected Government and the commitments agreed during the transitional process. It encourages the new authorities to continue on the course of stability and national reconciliation and to promote social concord. It reaffirms in this regard that it is essential to bring an end to the climate of impunity. "The Security Council commends the critical contribution the Regional Initiative for Peace in Burundi, the African Union and the United Nations Operation in Burundi (ONUB) made to the peace process.”
2005-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5252 (2005) · source
“Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. (spoke in French) "The Security Council acknowledged the election of Pierre Nkurunziza as President of the Republic of Burundi, on 19 August 2005. This vote marks the welcome final step of the transitional process in Burundi. The conclusion of this transitional process represents an important milestone for the future of Burundi as well as the Great Lakes region as a whole. "The Security Council pays tribute to the spirit of peace and dialogue demonstrated by the Burundian people throughout the transitional period and commends them for their encouraging participation in the electoral process.”
2005-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5252 (2005) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Burundi in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Nkingiye (Burundi) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2005-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5252 (2005) · source
“I thank Mr. Hasegawa for his . . . . continue our discussion on the subject. comprehensive briefing. The meeting rose at 10:35 am.”
2005-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5251 (2005) · source
“At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste and Head of Mission of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste. I now give him the floor.”
2005-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5251 (2005) · source
“The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Timor-Leste and Head of Mission of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Hasegawa to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2005/533, which contains the progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste.”
2005-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5251 (2005) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Timor-Leste, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Guterres (Timor-Leste) took a seat at the Council table.”
2005-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5251 (2005) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, on whom I now call.”
2005-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5250 (2005) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.35 p.m.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“The Council expresses, in this regard, its readiness to review, based on the report of the Secretary-General to be submitted in accordance with its resolution 1589 This statement will be issued as a document of (2005), and in the light of consultations the the Security Council under the symbol United Nations will have with the Government of S/PRST/2005/40. Afghanistan and all concerned international actors, the mandate of the United Nations A. lance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) after the completion of the electoral process, in order to allow the United Nations to continue to play a vital role in the post-Bonn period. The Council is also ready to consider the renewal of the mandate of ISAF prior to its expiration, upon the request of the Government of Afghanistan." There are no further speakers inscribed on my list.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“The Council expresses its strong view that the international community must maintain a high level of commitment to assist Afghanistan in addressing its remaining challenges, including the security situation, disbandment of illegal armed groups, the production and trafficking of drugs, development of Afghan government institutions, acceleration of justice sector reform, promotion and protection of human rights, and sustainable economic and social development. "The Security Council welcomes the desire of the international community and the Afghan Government to agree a new framework for international engagement beyond the completion of the Bonn political process.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“"The Security Council also stresses the importance of continued cooperation and increased dialogue between neighbouring States and the Afghan Government to promote regional development and the long-term peace and stability of Afghanistan. "The Security Council notes the progress made to date, in particular in security sector reform, and in this regard welcomes the completion of the disarmament of the Afghan Military Forces (AMP).”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“The Council calls upon the international community to extend additional financial assistance in order to fill the gap of $29.6 million for these elections. "The Security Council expresses grave concern about the increased attacks by the Taliban, Al-Qaida and other extremist groups in Afghanistan over the past few months. The Council condemns the attempts to disrupt the political process by terrorist acts or other forms of violence in Afghanistan. The Council, in this regard, endorses the effort of the Afghan Government, with the support of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) coalition, within their respective responsibilities, to improve the safety and stability of the country.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“I wish once again to thank both non-members and members of the Security Council for their contributions to today's debate on Afghanistan. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the progress in the preparations for the parliamentary - Wolesi Jirga - and provincial council elections scheduled for 18 September 2005, including the compilation of the final candidate list and updating of voter registration, and encourages all Afghan participants, especially the candidates and their supporters, to work constructively to ensure that the ongoing electoral campaigns are conducted peacefully, in an environment free of intimidation, and that the elections can be held successfully.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“For its part, Japan will spare no effort to work together with the international community - which will certainly endeavour to maintain the high level of commitment that it has shown over the past three and a half years - in helping to achieve the consolidation of peace and sustainable economic and social development in Afghanistan. 1 now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. As a measure to optimize the use of our time in order to allow as many delegations to take the floor as possible, I will not individually invite speakers to take seats at the table or invite them to resume their seats at the side of the Council Chamber. When a speaker is taking the floor, the Conference Officer will meet the next speaker on the list at the table. I thank participants for their understanding and cooperation.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“We welcome and encourage the Secretary-General's intention to initiate a process of consultation with the Government of Afghanistan and all concerned international actors to determine the post-electoral agenda and to present specific proposals to the Security Council prior to the expiration of UNAMA's mandate. In that connection, we would like to recall that, in a statement in June, the Foreign Ministers of the Group of Eight stated that they looked forward to working with the Government of Afghanistan and the United Nations in renewing the partnership between Afghanistan and the international community for the period following the parliamentary elections.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“In addition to the serious challenges in the security sector, Afghanistan must confront other enormous and multifaceted challenges, including fighting the production and trafficking of narcotics, institution-building and economic and social development - in other words, the full gamut of challenges that a country can face in post-conflict peacebuilding. After so much investment and so many sacrifices made for peace by Afghans themselves and by the international community, we must not fail Afghanistan. It is clear that the continued role of the United Nations in the consolidation of peace in Afghanistan - which we fully support - is essential for the post-election agenda. We must accelerate the discussion on a framework for maintaining diverse cooperation after the Bonn process ends with the September elections.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“The international community's presence should be maintained at the same level beyond the elections. The Security Council should begin discussions, at the earliest possible opportunity, on extending the mandate of ISAF. As the lead nation in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration efforts in Afghanistan, Japan is pleased to announce that the disarmament phase of the programme has been completed; a ceremony was held in July to commemorate the completion. We remain strongly committed to supporting the efforts of Afghanistan to achieve the remaining objectives, namely, the completion of the reintegration of Afghan military forces by the end of next June and the disbandment of illegal armed groups.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“We urge the international community to be generous in meeting that shortage without delay. Despite the overall encouraging progress in the political process in Afghanistan, the security situation remains extremely volatile. It is even deteriorating in some parts of the country. The report of the Secretary- General (S/2005/525) pointed out a worrisome development: insurgency attacks are growing and becoming more sophisticated, deadlier and better organized and funded. That development is a matter of serious concern for the Afghan Government and the international community. The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) is being reinforced by NATO countries and other troop contributors to enable its deployment in an expanded area. We commend those countries for their efforts.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Japan. First, I wish to express my gratitude to Mr. Jean Arnault, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for his briefing. I commend Mr. Arnault and his staff in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for their remarkable dedication and contributions to promoting and consolidating peace in Afghanistan. As the Bonn process approaches its final and most delicate stage, we are encouraged that preparations are on track for the elections scheduled for 18 September. Japan has contributed a substantial amount to date for the elections, including emergency assistance totalling $8 million. However, as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General has pointed out, there still exists a significant funding gap for the elections.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“I thank Mr. Arnault for his briefing. Before opening the floor, I wish to request all participants to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to work efficiently within its timetable. I thank participants for their understanding and cooperation.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/2005/525, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Jean Arnault, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. I now give him the floor.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Farhddi (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jean Arnault, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Arnault to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“It is good to see Council colleagues back in New York, looking happy and fully recharged. I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Afghanistan, Canada, Germany, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Republic of Korea, Spain and Turkey, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation ofthe President, Mr.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“"The Security Council therefore welcomes the decision taken by the Economic and Social Council on 26 July 2005 to extend the mandate of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Guinea-Bissau, and commends the group for its work. "The Security Council invites the Secretary- General to present recommendations in his next report regarding the updating of UNOGBIS's mandate and role in the consolidation of peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau in the post- transition period." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol SfPRST/2005/39. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at I] a.m.”
2005-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5248 (2005) · source
“"Considering the challenges still facing Guinea-Bissau, the Security Council urges all relevant national and international parties to reaffirm their commitment to peace and democracy in Guinea-Bissau, and calls upon bilateral development partners of Guinea-Bissau, international financial institutions and United Nations agencies to increase their support for economic and social development and consolidation of national institutions, as well as the promotion of good governance and human rights, in particular by providing emergency financial assistance and technical support, in the short run, and by participating actively in the Donor Round Table Conference to be held in November 2005.”
2005-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5248 (2005) · source
“"The Security Council expresses its appreciation for the contribution made by the African Union, the Community of Portuguese- Speaking Countries, the Economic Community of West African States, the European Union, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, the Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union, the Representative of the Secretary- General in Guinea-Bissau and the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS), bilateral partners and international financial institutions. The Security Council underlines the importance of their timely diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting national dialogue and respect for the rule of law.”
2005-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5248 (2005) · source
“The Security Council takes note of the appeal filed with the Supreme Court of Justice by one of the contenders and strongly encourages all parties to honour their commitments and accept the final ruling of the Court. The Security Council urges them to refrain from any actions that could jeopardize the efforts towards peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau. "The Security Council commends the people of Guinea-Bissau for their encouraging participation in the electoral process. "The Security Council pays tribute to Guinea-Bissau's partners and neighbours, which provided indispensable support for the holding of the elections. The Security Council also congratulates international observers on the essential role they played throughout the country, and welcomes their statement recognizing the presidential elections as free, fair and transparent.”
2005-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5248 (2005) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/2005/380, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and on the activities of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in that country. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council acknowledges with satisfaction the successful holding of the presidential elections in Guinea-Bissau and the announcement by the National Electoral Commission of the final results of the ballot. This marks an important step towards the restoration of constitutional order.”
2005-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5248 (2005) · source
“In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mrs. Pinto Lopes D'Alva (Guinea-Bissau) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2005-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5248 (2005) · source
“Today is the second anniversary of the bombing of United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, in which 22 people lost their lives and hundreds more were injured. May I ask the members of the Council to join me in observing a minute of silence to honour the memory of those who were killed while assisting the Iraqi people in their pursuit of peace, stability and democracy. The members of the Security Council observed a minute of silence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Guinea-Bissau The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Guinea-Bissau, in which she requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda.”
2005-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5248 (2005) · source
“In favour: Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1619 (2005). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.30 am. 05 -45 745”
2005-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5247 (2005) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. 2 Members of the Council have before them document S/2005/515, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of members to document S/2005/509, which contains the text of a letter dated 3 August 2005 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2005-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5247 (2005) · source