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1. “The next speaker is the representative of Peru. On behalf of the Security Council, I extend a warm welcome to Ambassador Jorge Voto-Bernales, who is participating in this meeting for the first time in his capacity as Permanent Representative of Peru.”

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

2. “I thank Mr. De Soto for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes, in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously.”

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

3. “Alvaro de Soto, Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General. I give Mr. De Soto the floor.”

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

4. “At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mansour (Palestine) took a seat at the Council table. 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. Alvaro de Soto, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. De Soto to take a seat at the Council table. 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. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr.”

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

5. “The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 17 October 2006 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, which will be issued as document 8/2006/827 and which reads as follows. "I have the honour to request that, in accordance with its previous practice, the Security Council invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting of the Security Council being held on Thursday, 19 October 2006, regarding the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question." I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the Council's provisional rules of procedure and previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

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

6. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Bahrain, Cuba, Finland and Israel, 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Gillerman (Israel) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”

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

7. “There are no more speakers on my list. 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 2.30 p.m.”

   2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

8. “Japan wishes to stress that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's compliance with this resolution and its addressing the concerns of the international community will open the way for the Security Council to consider actions for the benefit of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, as made clear in paragraph 15 of the resolution. Japan has not closed the door on dialogue and urges the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to respond sincerely for a diplomatic solution to the issues outstanding between the two countries. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to the representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”

   2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

9. “We urge other Member States to swiftly implement the resolution's provisions as well. This resolution contains strong measures, but sanctions are not invoked for the sake of sanctions. The goal of this resolution is to remove the threat to international peace and security by ensuring the discontinuation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's nuclear testing and ballistic missile launchings as well as the abandonment of its nuclear and missile programmes. It is up to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea whether this opportunity will be seized and utilized.”

   2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

10. “We demand that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea resolve this issue as early as possible. Prior to the adoption of this resolution, on 11 October 2006, my Government announced that it would take a set of national measures in strong protest against the claimed nuclear test, recognizing the need to take firm measures in response to such an action. These measures included denial of permission to enter Japanese ports to all Democratic People's Republic of Korea vessels, denial of import of all items from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and denial in principle of entry by Democratic People's Republic of Korea nationals into Japanese territory. Japan will also implement in good faith the measures that Member States are obligated to take under this resolution.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

11. “Japan, along with other concerned countries in the region and beyond, expects that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will act as a responsible Member of the United Nations by implementing this and other relevant Security Council resolutions and decisions, including resolution 1695 (2006), in good faith and sincerely addressing the voices of concern raised by the international community. At the same time, it is important to note that the security issue is not the only point of contention between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the international community. This resolution underlines the importance of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea responding to humanitarian concerns of the international community, which naturally include the abduction issue.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

12. “The combination of ballistic missile capability and, now, the claim of nuclear capability in the hands of a regime with a known and proven record of reckless and irresponsible acts and behaviour, including as a proliferator, creates a situation which is nothing less than a grave threat to peace and security. Japan also regrets that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's actions are in contravention of the Japan-Democratic People's Republic of Korea Pyongyang Declaration, the Joint Statement of the Six- Party Talks and several other agreements to which the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has committed itself.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

13. “Last July, when the Democratic People's Republic of Korea resorted to the launching of ballistic missiles, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1695 (2006), condemning the action. Responding to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's announcement of an impending nuclear test, the international community unequivocally urged the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to exercise maximum restraint, including through the issuance by the Security Council of a strong presidential statement (S/PRST/2006/4l) advising the Democratic People's Republic of Korea not to go forward with the test. Only two days after the call from the Security Council, however, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea claimed that it had conducted a nuclear test.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

14. “That was unacceptable behaviour, which deserved to be met not only with strong admonishment but also with necessary measures prescribed in Chapter VII of the Charter. In the circumstances, the Security Council acted in the discharge of its responsibilities by responding to this grave situation created by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, swiftly and in unity. This we also welcome. The situation created by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on the Korean peninsula has caused widespread and deep concern in East Asia and beyond. The danger presented by Pyongyang's total disregard of the regime of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction is clear and present.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

15. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Japan. Japan welcomes the resolution just adopted as one of the most important decisions the Security Council has taken in recent times on an issue of the gravest concern to the international community. It was essential that such an important decision be taken by a unanimous vote, and this is a welcome outcome. The resolution strongly condemns the irresponsible act on the part of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which announced its intention and then proceeded to conduct a nuclear test in total defiance of the calls to refrain from doing so by all its immediate neighbours, and indeed by the entire world.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

16. “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. 2 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 1718 (2006). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

17. “The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2006/805, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of members to document 8/2006/801, which contains the text of a letter from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, as well as documents 8/2006/814, S/2006/815 and S/2006/816, dated 13 October 2006, from France, transmitting lists of items, materials, equipment, goods and technology related to nuclear, ballistic missile and other weapons of mass destruction programmes. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (8/2006/805) before it.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

18. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea, 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Pak Gil Yon (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) and Mr. Choi Young-jin (Republic ofKorea) took seats at the Council table.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

19. “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 ofhands. 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 1717 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.35 am. 06-56963”

    2006-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5550 (2006) · source

20. “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/2006/803, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of members to photocopies of a letter dated 2 October 2006 from the 2 Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting a letter dated 23 August 2006 from the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2006/799. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”

    2006-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5550 (2006) · source

21. “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 1716 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.30 a.m. 06-56957”

    2006-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5549 (2006) · source

22. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/77l, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2006/804, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, the Russian Federation, Slovakia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 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 ofhands.”

    2006-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5549 (2006) · source

23. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Georgia and Germany, 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 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. Tsiskarashvili (Georgia) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Matussek (Germany) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2006-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5549 (2006) · source

24. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.30 p.m. 06-55808”

    2006-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5546 (2006) · source

25. “"The Security Council urges the DPRK to return immediately to the Six-Party Talks without precondition, and to work towards the expeditious implementation of the 19 September 2005 Joint Statement, and in particular to abandon all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programmes. "The Security Council will be monitoring this situation closely. The Security Council stresses that a nuclear test, if carried out by the DPRK, would represent a clear threat to international peace and security and that, should the DPRK ignore calls of the international community, the Security Council will act consistent with its responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/4l.”

    2006-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5546 (2006) · source

26. “The Security Council urges the DPRK not to undertake such a test and to refrain from any action that might aggravate tension, to work on the resolution of non-proliferation concerns and to facilitate a peaceful and comprehensive solution through political and diplomatic efforts. The Security Council reiterates the need for the DPRK to comply fully with all the provisions of Security Council resolution 1695 (2006). "The Security Council supports the Six- Party Talks and calls for their early resumption with a View to achieving the verifiable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula in a peaceful manner and to maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in North- East Asia.”

    2006-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5546 (2006) · source

27. “The Security Council deplores the DPRK's announcement of withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (the Treaty) and its stated pursuit of nuclear weapons in spite of its Treaty and International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards obligations. The Security Council deems that should the DPRK carry out its threat of a nuclear weapon test, it would jeopardize peace, stability and security in the region and beyond. "The Security Council underlines that such a test would bring universal condemnation by the international community and would not help the DPRK to address the stated concerns particularly the with regard to strengthening its security.”

    2006-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5546 (2006) · source

28. “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. 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 expresses its deep concern over the statement of 3 October 2006 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in which it stated that the DPRK would conduct a nuclear test in the future. "The Security Council reaffirms that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery constitutes a threat to international peace and security.”

    2006-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5546 (2006) · source

29. “It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2006/792) before it. Unless I hear an 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 ofhands. 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 1714 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.25 p.m. 06-55655”

    2006-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5545 (2006) · source

30. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/728, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the Sudan. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2006/792, 2 which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of members of the Council to document S/2006/779, containing the text of a letter dated 28 September 2006 from the Secretary- General. I also wish to draw attention to photocopies of a letter dated 3 October 2006 from the Sudan, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2006/789.”

    2006-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5545 (2006) · source

31. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of October, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Adamantios Vassilakis, Permanent Representative of Greece, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of September 2006. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Vassilakis for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan Report of the Secretary-General on the Sudan (5/2006/728) The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2006-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5545 (2006) · source

32. “At that point, it will be necessary for each individual Committee to review its achievements and to consider ways for the Council to realize a more efficient and effective counter-terrorism policy. The comprehensive review of the CTED and the review of the mandate of the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions Committee's Monitoring Team will also be a good opportunity in that regard. Taking into consideration its experience in the Committees, my Government will continue to play an active role in advancing the work and reform of the three Committees. In closing, my delegation wishes to acknowledge the dedicated and excellent work of the members of the CTED, the experts on the Monitoring Team of the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions Committee, the experts on the 1540 Committee and the Secretariat.”

    2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source

33. “The Chairman of the 1540 Committee made a presentation on the work of the Committee, which was most timely, coming at this juncture when the international community is facing urgent issues that need to be dealt with effectively and decisively in the fields of disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation, including, in our part of the work, namely, Asia, in the far East, North-East, South and West Asia. I wish to take the opportunity to commend Ambassador Burian for his presentation which contributed to enhancing the awareness of the significance of resolution 1540 (2004) and the importance of its successful implementation. Each of the three Committees will continue to rigorously pursue its activities as we approach the end of the year.”

    2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source

34. “In order to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the Consolidated List and to effectively contain terrorist activities, we intend to actively contribute to the discussion, so that this issue, including the de-listing aspect, will be resolved as early as possible. We appreciate Ambassador Cesar Mayoral's ongoing efforts to resolve this issue. Finally, with regard to the 1540 Committee, we are grateful to Ambassador Peter Burian of Slovakia both for his work and, particularly, for his participation in the eighteenth United Nations Conference on Disarmament Issues, which was held in Yokohama, Japan, in August, in which more than 30 countries, mainly from the Asian region participated.”

    2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source

35. “We appreciate the proactive efforts of Ambassador Ellen Margrethe Loj of Denmark, Chairperson of the CTC, and of the CTED, since our last meeting on 30 May, to enhance the dialogue with some of the Member States requiring such assistance, including, in our part of the world, the Pacific island States. As one of the donor States, Japan wishes to continue sharing its experience and information in this regard. The listing and de-listing of individuals and entities on the Consolidated List of the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions Committee are also of great interest to many Member States, including Japan. Although it has not yet reached a final conclusion, the Committee has had substantive discussions on the listing issue, and is very close to reaching a conclusion.”

    2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source

36. “Considering that the CTC has already conducted visits to a number of States and that there are more than five States that are expected to be visited by early next year, we need to elaborate and implement even more thorough follow-up activities, so that the visited States will be able to regard the visits as beneficial to them as well. Such an approach will lead to enhancement of this kind of cooperative relationship between the Committees and the States visited. My Government continues to attach great importance to the clearing house role of the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), in close cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Action Group (CTAG), in identifying specific assistance needs of States and providing necessary information to donors to concretize the needed donor support.”

    2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source

37. “Both of those aspects need to be addressed in tandem and with a sense of urgency. Japan appreciates that, for the former objective, that of assistance, the expert groups of the three Committees have recently prepared a common strategy paper. We expect that its consideration in the Council will be expedited to make tangible progress in this regard. With regard to visits, we understand that the three Committees have gradually undertaken measures to consolidate Committee visits to Member States, which we welcome. It is also important to note that the follow-up of those visits should be carried out effectively.”

    2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source

38. “However, in view of the fact that approximately two thirds of the Member States have not yet submitted their reports, we would like to join in encouraging those Member States to do so at the earliest possible time, so that it will be possible for the Council and others to gain a better understanding of the status of implementation of resolution 1624 (2005). One of the areas in which the three Committees need to continue their work is the efforts to ease the reporting burden of some Member States. There are two aspects to this work. One is to consider possible kinds of assistance that might be provided to those States which have the will to submit reports but lack the capacity to prepare them. Another aspect is to consider the possibility of consolidating in a single questionnaire the questions addressed to Member States.”

    2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source

39. “In conducting its activities in the days to come, it is important that the Council needs to bear in mind that the strategy adopted by the General Assembly calls for further improvement in the work of the three counter-terrorism-related Committees. My Government welcomes the fact that a report (S/2006/737) has been submitted to the Council by the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) pursuant to resolution 1624 (2005) of September last year, based on the reports submitted by Member States on the prohibition of incitement to terrorism. The content of the report is of great interest to us.”

    2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source

40. “While it is true, on the one hand, that there have been significant improvements in the counter-terrorism capacity of Member States, it remains a sobering, alarming reality that terrorists have grown more audacious and sinister in their designs and acts, with the net result that the threat of terrorism that we face has not actually abated at all. The international community, through the United Nations, must step up its efforts to fight this scourge, using all means available. In this vein, the Japanese Government welcomes the General Assembly's 8 September adoption of its resolution 60/288, on the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The Security Council continues to play a vital role in this global strategy of the United Nations.”

    2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source

41. “First, Mr. President, I wish to thank you for holding today's debate. I would also like to thank the respective Chairs of the Council's three counter-terrorism-related Committees for their briefings this morning, and especially to thank them for their important efforts in leading the work of their respective Committees over these many months. Over the past five years, the Security Council has rededicated its efforts to take measures to prevent terrorism and has taken various initiatives in order to strengthen Member States' counter-terrorism policies.”

    2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source

42. “In order to support those efforts, Japan has provided various forms of assistance to promote the capacity-building of the African Union and its operations. We will continue that support as appropriate. Finally, we would like to thank the delegation of Greece for its preparation of the draft presidential statement, which we support. Japan will support existing and new initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation between regional organizations and the United Nations.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

43. “We value the fact that subsidiary bodies of the Council, including the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), are seeking to strengthen their cooperation, not only with regional organizations such as the AU, the Association of South-East Asian Nations, the Organization of American States, the EU, NATO and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, but also with other international organizations, including the International Civil Aviation Organization, the World Customs Organization and the International Criminal Police Organization. Japan pays high tribute to the African Union for its many efforts aimed at conflict prevention and conflict resolution as an expression of African ownership, including the highly commendable efforts of AMIS in Darfur.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

44. “Concerning the second proposal, we were pleased to learn that opportunities for regional organizations to brief the Security Council are steadily increasing, as exemplified by the briefing by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development on the situation in Somalia that is planned for later in September. In order to enhance the implementation of Security Council resolutions, the Council and its subsidiary bodies should establish cooperation with a wide range of organizations.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

45. “The first is that, when they are Visiting on Security Council missions, representatives of the Council should arrange to meet with representatives of regional organizations. The second is that more opportunities should be made available for representatives of regional organizations to brief the Security Council on their activities. With regard to the first proposal, we welcome the very first meeting between a Security Council mission and the AU Peace and Security Council, which was held in Addis Ababa during the mission's visit to the Sudan and Chad in June.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

46. “Secondly, an important aspect of the role played by regional organizations in peacebuilding lies in encouraging regional ownership of the post-conflict process. Japan supports the participation of regional organizations in the Peacebuilding Commission and welcomes the active involvement of relevant regional organizations, such as the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States and the Economic Community of West African States, in the country-specific meetings of the Peacebuilding Commission on Sierra Leone and Burundi. Thirdly, there is a need for enhanced dialogue between those organizations and the Security Council. Japan has offered two proposals as specific measures to facilitate closer cooperation between the Council and regional organizations.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

47. “There are various options available for the enhancement of such capacities - for example, through possible arrangements between the United Nations and regional organizations or their member countries - under which the United Nations would more efficiently provide, with the assistance of the donor community, training, equipment and other capacity-building assistance to the troops of regional organizations or their member countries. Although such capacity-building assistance has already been provided through bilateral and G-8 frameworks, if we could systematize assistance already provided by some donor countries in this field, thus assuring a stronger link between those activities and the United Nations, efficiency would be dramatically increased.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

48. “From those points of View, too, cooperation and coordination between the United Nations and regional organizations is essential. In that regard, I wish to touch upon a few areas. First, the role played by regional organizations in addressing conflicts has produced some tangible results, which can already be seen in the activities of the African Union and the European Union, as manifested, for example, in the activities of the African Mission in Burundi, the African Union Mission in Sudan and the European Union Force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is our view that cooperation to facilitate the rapid deployment of peacekeepers will enable us to cope with conflicts with greater speed and efficiency.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

49. “Although the United Nations, and especially the Security Council, have been playing the central role in the area of the maintenance of international peace and security, complementary measures by regional organizations have become increasingly substantive. The involvement of regional organizations, with their intimate knowledge of local conditions, resources, expertise, and regional ownership in the efforts for peace and security, is a clear advantage and serves as a key factor in conflict resolution and the subsequent peacebuilding process. There is also a need for the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies to strengthen their cooperation with a variety of organizations having wide-ranging networks in implementing Security Council resolutions.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

50. “Allow me first to convey the regrets of my Foreign Minister, Mr. Aso, to the President, the Foreign Minister of Greece, and ministers present at not being able himself to participate in today's meeting due to important party events back home. We would also like to express our gratitude to Greece for its initiative to convene this open debate today. We are fortunate to have the Foreign Minister of Greece presiding in person over this important meeting. We also welcome the participation in the debate of the representatives of important regional organizations. The role of regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security has indeed been growing, and the cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations has become an essential factor in that regard.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source