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1. “In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, 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 1720 (2006). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

   2006-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5560 (2006) · source

2. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/817, containing the report of the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2006/850, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America. 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 Show of hands.”

   2006-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5560 (2006) · source

3. “"The Security Council acknowledges the Secretary-General's intention to revert to the Council in his next report on implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) and looks forward to his further recommendations on the relevant outstanding issues." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/43. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 6.20 pm.”

   2006-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5559 (2006) · source

4. “"The Security Council commends the Lebanese Government for extending its authority throughout its territory, particularly in the south, and encourages it to continue its efforts in this regard. "The Security Council reiterates its call for the full implementation of resolution 1559 (2004) and urges all concerned States and parties as mentioned in the report to cooperate fully with the Government of Lebanon, the Security Council and the Secretary-General to achieve this goal. "The Security Council reaffirms its support to the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy in their efforts and dedication to facilitate and assist in the implementation of all provisions of resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006).”

   2006-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5559 (2006) · source

5. “"The Security Council notes that important progress has been made towards the implementation of resolution 1559 (2004), in particular through the deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces in the south of the country for the first time in three decades, but it also notes with regret that some provisions of resolution 1559 (2004) have yet to be implemented, namely the disbanding and disarming of Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias, the strict respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence of Lebanon, and free and fair presidential elections conducted according to the Lebanese constitutional rules, without any foreign interference and influence.”

   2006-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5559 (2006) · source

6. “"The Security Council reaffirms its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty, unity and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders. "The Security Council welcomes the fourth semi-annual report to the Security Council, of 19 October 2006, on the implementation of resolution 1559 (2004).”

   2006-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5559 (2006) · source

7. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/832, containing the fourth semi-annual report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1559 (2004). After consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council recalls all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions 1559 (2004), 425 (1978) and 426 (1978), resolutions 520 (1982) and 1680 (2006), and resolution 1701 (2006), as well as the statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon, in particular the statements of 18 June 2000, of 19 October 2004, of 4 May 2005 and of 23 January 2006.”

   2006-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5559 (2006) · source

8. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Lebanon, in which she requests 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 that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, 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, Ms. Ziade (Lebanon) 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.”

   2006-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5559 (2006) · source

9. “The Council requests the Secretary-General to continue to update, monitor and review the implementation and integration of the Action Plan and report to the Security Council as stipulated in the statement by the President of the Security Council of 27 October 2005 (S/PRST/2005/52)." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/42. I thank all Council members, all the delegations that spoke under rule 37, the four speakers from the Secretariat and agencies, and the two speakers from civil society for their important contributions to the debate this morning and this afternoon. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.15 pm.”

   2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

10. “"The Security Council looks forward to the report of the High-Level Panel on United Nations System-wide Coherence in the Areas of Development, Humanitarian Assistance and the Environment and hopes this will play a role in ensuring a coordinated United Nations approach to women and peace and security. "The Security Council welcomes the first follow-up report of the Secretary-General (S/2006/770) on the United Nations System-wide Action Plan for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) across the United Nations system.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

11. “The Council further encourages Member States and the Secretary-General to increase the participation of women in all areas and all levels of peacekeeping operations, civilian, police and military, where possible. "The Security Council reiterates its call to Member States to continue to implement resolution 1325 (2000), including through the development and implementation of national action plans or other national-level strategies. "The Security Council recognizes the important contribution of civil society to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and encourages Member States to continue to collaborate with civil society, in particular with local women's networks and organizations, in order to strengthen implementation.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

12. “In this connection, the Council expresses its support for further efforts by the United Nations to fully implement codes of conduct and disciplinary procedures to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse, and enhance monitoring and enforcement mechanisms based on a zero- tolerance policy. "The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to include in his reporting to the Security Council progress in gender mainstreaming throughout United Nations peacekeeping missions as well as on other aspects relating specifically to women and girls. The Council emphasizes the need for the inclusion of gender components in peacekeeping operations.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

13. “The Council reiterates its utmost condemnation of such practices and calls upon all parties to armed conflict to ensure full and effective protection of women, and emphasizes the necessity to end impunity of those responsible for gender-based violence. "The Security Council reiterates its condemnation, in the strongest terms, of all acts of sexual misconduct by all categories of personnel in United Nations peacekeeping missions. The Council urges the Secretary- General and troop-contributing countries to ensure the full implementation of the recommendations of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (A/60/19).”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

14. “"The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to ensure that disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes take specific account of the situation of women ex-combatants and women associated with combatants, as well as their children, and provide for their full access to these programmes. "The Security Council welcomes the role that the Peacebuilding Commission can play in mainstreaming gender perspectives into the peace consolidation process. In this context, the Council welcomes in particular the Chairman's summaries at its country-specific meetings on Sierra Leone and Burundi on 12 and 13 October 2006. "The Security Council remains deeply concerned by the pervasiveness of all forms of violence against women in armed conflicts, including killing, maiming, grave sexual violence, abductions and trafficking in persons.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

15. “"The Security Council recognizes the importance of integrating gender perspectives into institutional reform in post-conflict countries at both the national and local levels. The Security Council encourages Member States in post- conflict situations to ensure that gender perspectives are mainstreamed in their institutional reform, ensuring that the reforms, in particular of the security sector, justice institutions and restoration of the rule of law, provide for the protection of women's rights and safety. The Council also requests the Secretary- General to ensure that United Nations assistance in this context appropriately addresses the needs and priorities of women in the post-conflict process.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

16. “The Council welcomes the progress made in increasing participation of women in decision-making in several countries emerging from conflict and requests the Secretary-General to collect and compile good practices and lessons learned and identify remaining gaps and challenges in order to further promote the efficient and effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). "The Security Council recognizes that the protection and empowerment of women and support for their networks and initiatives are essential in the consolidation of peace to promote the equal and full participation of women and to improve their human security, and encourages Member States, donors and civil society to provide support in this respect.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

17. “"The Security Council recalls the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1), the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the outcomes of the Conference and of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly, and the Declaration of the forty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (E/CN.6/2005/11). "The Security Council recognizes the vital roles of, and contributions by, women in consolidating peace.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

18. “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 reaffirms its commitment to the full and effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and recalls the statements by its President of 31 October 2001 (S/PRST/2001/31), 31 October 2002 (S/PRST/2002/32), 28 October 2004 (S/PRST/2004/40) and 27 October 2005 (S/PRST/2005/52) as reiterating that commitment.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

19. “I thank the representative of the Sudan for the kind words he addressed to the presidency. Next I call on the representative of Israel.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

20. “I thank the representative of Bangladesh for his kind words addressed to the presidency. I believe that it would also be appropriate here for me to express our congratulations to Bangladesh on the award to Mr. Muhammad Yunus of the Nobel Peace Prize. I now call on the representative of Spain.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

21. “At this juncture, I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Comoros, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance 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. Aboud (Comoros) took a seat at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: I now give the floor to the representative of Colombia.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

22. “Among other activities, Dushirehamwe is implementing a project that aims to help returnees and internally displaced women to improve their economic capacities, thereby facilitating communal reconciliation and coexistence between the local population and the returnees and internally displaced persons. Women's participation has enormous significance in ensuring the consolidation of peace and community reconstruction. Resolution 1325 (2000) provides the necessary framework, and it needs to be implemented with all the vigour and support it deserves, and Japan intends to continue to do its utmost to contribute to that end. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

23. “It should also promote institutional reforms that integrate the needs and priorities of women so as to strengthen their empowerment and protection. As part of its efforts to promote human security in practice on the ground, Japan helped set up the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security in 1999. During the past few years, the Trust Fund has supported over 160 projects in more than 90 countries and regions, and many of them have contributed towards the empowerment and protection of women and children. With this end in mind, many of the projects approved under the Trust Fund are implemented in partnership with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society groups active in this field. One example is that of a local NGO, Dushirehamwe, in Burundi, coordinated by Ms. Christine Miturumbwe, who delivered a statement here today.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

24. “We expect that the outcome of today's debate, along with useful suggestions that have been made, will be reflected appropriately in the work of the Peacebuilding Commission so as to further assist in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). In our view, the debate on the role of women and peace and security and the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) should inform and be informed by the concept of human security and the people- centred approach that it advocates. Promoting the empowerment of each individual and protecting individuals from threats to their safety and basic well- being is the ultimate goal of human security. Implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) should contribute to enhancing human security for women.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

25. “This has been and continues to be an essential pillar in the consolidation of peace. I take this opportunity to commend all the efforts made by the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, by the United Nations Development Fund for Women and by all other development, humanitarian, human rights and advocacy agencies, organizations and groups, both inside and outside the United Nations system, for promoting the goals set out in resolution 1325 (2000), while fully admitting that there still remains a lot that needs to be done. We welcome the fact that, in the Peacebuilding Commission, which is focusing on Sierra Leone and Burundi, the importance of integrating gender perspectives into peacebuilding activities is specifically and emphatically noted.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

26. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Japan. Six years after the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), it is again time to take stock of the progress made and renew our commitment to move towards achieving the goals set out in this important resolution. The consolidation of peace encompasses an endeavour and a process that require a comprehensive approach, involving all stakeholders and sustained international support, including that of the United Nations. Women play critical roles in such endeavours and processes, and landmark resolution 1325 (2000) has contributed significantly to enhancing women's ability to fully commit themselves to rebuilding their communities, ensuring sustainable peace and preventing the recurrence of conflict.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

27. “At the invitation of the President, the representative of Liechtenstein took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber The President: I remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I thank representatives in advance for their cooperation. I give the floor to Mrs. Christine Miturumbwe, Coordinator of the Dushirehamwe Association.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

28. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Liechtenstein 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 of the item, 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.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

29. “There are still a number of speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. In view of the lateness of the hour, I intend, with the concurrence of members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 pm. sharp. The meeting was suspended at 1.10pm.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

30. “I thank Ms. McAskie for her statement. We have heard briefings from speakers from the four key relevant Offices and Departments. I shall now call on members of the Council and other speakers who have requested to participate in the discussion under rule 37, in the order established in the list of speakers.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

31. “I thank Ms. Mayanja for her statement. I now give the floor to Mr. J can-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. 3”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

32. “I now give the floor to Ms. Rachel Mayanja, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

33. “I wish to convey to our British colleague, Ambassador Sir Emyr Jones Parry, and other colleagues from the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom our appreciation for their dedication and professionalism in organizing the Arria formula meeting held yesterday. It was valuable for Council members and other concerned people to gain greater insight into the challenges and the lessons learned by hearing the voices of real experience on the ground as expressed by the representatives of civil society. We hope to intensify the efforts in further implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) with the cooperation and partnership of civil society. Finally, I would like to thank all speakers in advance. I can assure them that their observations and 06-58727 recommendations will be well received and will be a subject for future reflection in the Council.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

34. “I should like to draw the attention of the members to document S/2006/793, containing a letter dated 4 October 2006 from Japan addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper for this meeting. In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. By way of introduction, I would like to say that it is a particular pleasure for me to open the debate today to discuss the implementation of the important resolution, resolution 1325 (2000). Our theme is the roles of women in the consolidation of peace.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

35. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend invitations under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to 2 Ms. Christine Miturumbwe, Coordinator of the Dushirehamwe Association, and Ms. Maria Dias, President of the Rede Feto. It is so decided. I invite Ms. Miturumbwe and Ms. Dias to take the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/770, containing the report of the Secretary- General on women, peace and security.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

36. “At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the 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, the Security Council has extended invitations under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Ms. Rachel Mayanja, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Ms. Noeleen Heyzer, Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women, and Ms. Carolyn McAskie, Assistant Secretary-General in the Peacebuilding Support Office. It is so decided.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

37. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Egypt, El Salvador, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Guatemala, Guinea, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, Lesotho, Myanmar, the Netherlands, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, the Sudan, Sweden and Uganda, in which they request 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 those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, 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.”

    2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

38. “In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, 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 1719 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12.30 p.m. 06-5 8530”

    2006-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5554 (2006) · source

39. “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/2006/429 and Addendum 1, which contains the text of the seventh report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Burundi. Members of the Council also have before them document 5/2006/839, 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 show of hands.”

    2006-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5554 (2006) · source

40. “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 of the item, 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. Ntakirutimana (Burundi) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2006-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5554 (2006) · source

41. “There are no other speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.55 p.m. 06-57842”

    2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source

42. “Before giving the floor to the next speaker on my list, I should like to inform the Council that I have just received a letter from the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 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 of the item, 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, the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source

43. “There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. I shall now give the floor to the Permanent Observer of Palestine.”

    2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source

44. “Japan will continue to be engaged, working with all concerned countries in the region with a view to defusing the tension, restoring stability and nurturing the spirit of cooperation in the region. I now resume my function as President of the Security Council. At this juncture, I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic, 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 of the item, 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.”

    2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source

45. “On the other hand, serious efforts are needed to address the issues mentioned in the resolution, including disarmament of the militias and the delineation of Lebanon's international borders, with the continued support of the international community. Stability in Lebanon is indispensable to achieve comprehensive peace and stability in the entire Middle East region. Having this in mind, Japan, for its part, will consider providing appropriate assistance to Lebanon's recovery and reconstruction efforts. We wish also to emphasize the importance of Syria's role in achieving stability in Lebanon and peace in the whole region. Japan strongly expects from Syria positive, constructive engagement in and cooperation with the efforts by the international community to this end.”

    2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source

46. “The proposal launched by Japan for creating a corridor for peace and prosperity to promote regional cooperation for development, coexistence and mutual prosperity in the region in the mid- to long-term is being tackled by officials of the four parties concerned - Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Japan - with a View to implementing it at an early date. On the situation in Lebanon, Japan welcomes that the cessation of hostilities has generally held under Security Council resolution 1701 (2006), with the withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces from Lebanese territory and the steady deployment of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and Lebanese forces in the south. Here, we commend all those countries contributing to UNIFIL, including those from Asia.”

    2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source

47. “The rapidly deteriorating humanitarian and economic situation among Palestinians is a matter of deep concern. We reiterate our call on the international community and Israel to continue and augment the needed assistance. In this regard, we stress that an early resumption by the Israeli Government of the transfer of tax and customs revenues to the Palestinian Authority is of primary importance, as is the full implementation of the Agreement on Movement and Access. On our part, Japan's pledge of $25 million in additional humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, made in July, is being implemented.”

    2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source

48. “We must express our concern also at the continuing fighting between Israel and Palestinian military groups since the abduction of Corporal Gilad Shalit at the end of June. We call upon the Palestinians to work towards the safe return of the abducted soldier and stop attacking Israel. Japan also renews its call upon Israel to exercise maximum restraint and release the Palestinian ministers and parliament members held in custody. We also express our concern about Israel's move to expand its settlements. Nothing is more important for the solution of problems, especially at this critical moment, than direct talks between the parties at the highest level. We strongly expect an early resumption of the long- delayed direct talks between the leaders of the two parties, Israel and Palestine.”

    2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source

49. “To break out of the current stalemate, we urge people in Palestine to find ways to overcome their differences and support a new national unity government that will be formed at the earliest possible date in order to restore law and order and improve the political climate. Japan strongly expects that the new Palestinian Government will make it clear to the international community that it seeks to achieve coexistence and mutual prosperity with its neighbour Israel. If the Palestinian Government makes it clear and sends a strong message that it will pursue peace through dialogue, then the international community should not wait to support actively such a policy. We expect that Israel for its part should support and respond positively to the efforts of President Abbas aimed at promoting such a goal.”

    2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source

50. “I join other members in thanking Mr. De Soto for his comprehensive briefing and express to him our appreciation for the excellent work being done on the Middle East. First, regarding the Palestinian issue, which is at the core of the problems in the Middle East, we must express our deep concern over the political deadlock and the ever deteriorating law and order situation, made further worse by the recent disputes and clashes between Hamas and Fatah. The worsening economic and humanitarian conditions among the large segment of the Palestinian people, particularly in Gaza, are cause of serious concern on the part of the international community.”

    2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source