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Osorio

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first: 2010-11-22
most recent: 2013-10-18
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“His dedication, experience and efforts were crucial to addressing the complex challenges facing the Mission as a consequence of the earthquake that struck the country. We are meeting in the Security Council once again today to evaluate the progress made in Haiti and to recommend the measures that should be expanded to achieve stability, well-being and development. First of all, we welcome the democratic process that began seven months ago, which brought His Excellency Mr. Michel Joseph Martelly to the presidency.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me, first of all, to welcome Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mariano Fernandez Amunategui, as well as to thank him for his introduction of a very sober and concise report (S/2011/540), which extensively covered such important topics as political developments and the humanitarian situation, including the full range of reconstruction and security issues, as well as some very important considerations concerning the role and future of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). I should also like to express my gratitude to Mr. Edmond Mulet, who led MINUSTAH during a critical time for both Haiti and the Mission.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“To conclude, I urge the Transitional Federal Institutions to comply with the terms agreed in the road map with respect to both the principal tasks and priorities and to the deadlines and implementation mechanisms for the next 12 months. The role of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia and of the joint international coordination committee will be crucial in this regard.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The Secretary-General warns that, as the end of the transitional period approaches, there has been a proliferation of entities that claim to be regional administrations. This requires Organization and the international community to maintain a unified dialogue within the framework of the commitments and goals contained in the road map, and thereby prevent the fragmentation of the State and contribute to its stabilization. The work and presence of the African Union Mission in Somalia is crucial to the stabilization of Somalia. We must therefore urgently ensure that it has the necessary resources and appropriate equipment to fulfil its mandate and improve the troops' living conditions. My country supports the efforts undertaken to that end.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“While the Transitional Federal Government has the responsibility of demonstrating such leadership, the United Nations and the international community must also continue to contribute so that, through a comprehensive approach, emergency assistance is increasingly linked to creating conditions conducive to sustainable development and the recovery capacity to ensure food security and livelihoods in the long term, while contributing to the development of sustainable structures after the crisis and to the prevention of future emergencies. We must continue to strengthen State institutions, recognizing their primary responsibility in the restoration of security, political stability, the rule of law and economic development.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“We reiterate that the parties to the conflict must respect humanitarian principles, guarantee protection for the civilian population and cooperate to ensure efficient logistics. With famine having been declared in six of the eight regions of southern Somalia, the transitional federal authorities must show that they are able to deal with the situation and that their primary goal is meeting the immediate needs of the population. We urge them to employ every means at their disposal to guarantee the security of the civilian population and do everything possible to help and protect them. We agree with the Secretary-General that it is crucial for the international community to support the Transitional Federal Government so that it can assume its responsibility of protecting civilians and play a coordinating role in providing assistance.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Transparency and good governance are also essential to national reconstruction and will help to strengthen its legitimacy and credibility and maintain the firm support of the international community. The achievements in terms of security will be sustainable insofar as the Transitional Federal Government is able to strengthen its political management. We are alarmed by the continuing deterioration of the humanitarian situation. The news reaching us every day is truly dramatic. International agencies are reporting that that current crisis is one of the most serious to affect the region for the past two decades. It is important that we continue to work to guarantee security and access for aid organizations and ensure that aid reaches the populations most in need.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The unity agreement adopted by the Transitional Federal authorities at the consultative meeting of 6 September is undoubtedly a political milestone of great importance. We would like to highlight the work carried out by Mr. Mahiga and his efforts to facilitate the consultations that led to this important agreement between the parties. 1 1-49644 The road map adopted by the various parties and the four tasks identified as priorities in ending the transition period in 2012 constitute a solid basis for the process of stabilization and unification. The federal authorities must lead its implementation, consolidate the security gains and make progress towards the adoption of the Constitution, which should occur alongside a dialogue for reconciliation.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): It is a pleasure to see you, Madame, presiding over today's meeting. I take this opportunity to welcome the Prime Minister of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, and to thank him for his briefing and update on the situation in Somalia and recent events there. We also welcome and thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Augustine Mahiga, and Mr. Boubacar Gaoussou Diarra, Special Representative of the African Union Commission for Somalia, whose briefings were most enlightening on the situation in Somalia. Since our most recent meeting on Somalia (S/PV.6599), we have seen significant positive political developments in the area of security.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“I have taken due note of the calls to ensure that the activities of the Panel be as transparent, objective and clear as possible and that, as a result, we can fulfil our obligation and commitment to conveying the results of the follow-up to all United Nations Members and the legal responsibilities of the members of the Panel and of the Committee. We shall continue our work and, pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), to update the members of the Security Council.”
2011-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6607 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I should like to thank all the members of the Security Council for their words of support to the work just concluded by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). Their words will be conveyed in particular to the members of the Panel of Experts who have worked with me and demonstrated not only a great spirit of cooperation, but also the ability to compromise in the search for the best ways to run the Committee, which shoulders a great responsibility, as evidenced by all the statements made here today.”
2011-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6607 (2011) · source
“The Committee answered a written query from a Member State seeking clarifications about its presumed involvement in an incident of illegal arms trans-shipment previously reported by another Member State. The Committee was able to confirm, with the support of the Panel, that the inquiring Member State was not involved in this incident. In following up on two other written queries from two separate Member States - one concerning energy cooperation with an Iranian company and the other related to specific information about financial transactions - the Committee is still awaiting additional information in order to provide appropriate responses to the two Member States. This concludes my briefing to the Security Council today.”
2011-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6607 (2011) · source
“11-48797 The Committee received three notifications: one from a Member State confirming, in response to the Committee's earlier request for information, that none of the individuals and entities designated by the Committee's consolidated list had been found to own companies or shares under its jurisdiction; one from a Member State informing the Committee of its successful disposal, with the assistance of another competent Member State, of the confiscated cargo aboard the vessel M/V Hansa India; and one from a Member State pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1737 (2006) and paragraph 4 of resolution 1747 (2007), indicating its intention to authorize the release of funds in order to make a payment due under a contract entered into prior to the listing of an entity.”
2011-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6607 (2011) · source
“During the current reporting period, the Committee received additional information from a Member State on a previously reported incident of an alleged violation of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007). The Committee encouraged the Member State to invite the Panel to visit the concerned State in support of its inquiry into this matter. The Committee also received a joint communication from four Member States reporting "a violation of paragraph 9 of resolution 1929 (2010)". The Committee sought the full cooperation from the four Member States and is currently examining this alleged violation with the assistance of the Panel.”
2011-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6607 (2011) · source
“The Committee also updated its programme of work, which is currently under consideration by the members of the Committee. The Committee continues to consider a series of draft implementation assistance notices prepared by the Panel. The Panel submitted its own programme of work to the Committee, as required by paragraph 3 of resolution 1984 (2011). The Panel also provided to the Committee its second quarterly assessment of Member States' implementation reports under paragraph 31 of resolution 1929 (2010). From 29 to 30 August, the Panel visited Brazil to hold consultations with relevant Government agencies on the implementation of Security Council resolutions.”
2011-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6607 (2011) · source
“2 (spoke in English) Today, I am very pleased to present to the Security Council the nineteenth 90-day report in accordance with paragraph 18 (h) of resolution 1737 (2006). The report covers the period from 24 June to 1 September 2011, during which time the Committee held no meetings but conducted its work using the no-objection procedure. I would like to begin by congratulating the Panel of Experts, which was formally reappointed by the Secretary-General on 30 June following the adoption of resolution 1984 (2011) on 9 June, by which the Security Council decided to extend until 9 June 2012 the mandate of the Panel. During the reporting period, the Committee revised the guidelines for the conduct of its work, which were approved on 19 August by the members of the Committee and will be posted on the Committee's web page in due course.”
2011-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6607 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me at the outset to echo your words of recognition and gratitude, Sir, to Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri and his entire delegation for the efficient and dedicated manner in which they led our work during their presidency of the Council in August. I am also very pleased to be the first member of the Security Council to warmly welcome you, Mr. President, and to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency for this month, which is going to be a very busy one. We wish you every success. In my capacity as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), I shall now give my briefing, which I shall deliver in English.”
2011-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6607 (2011) · source
“Dick Marty, Special Rapporteur of the Council of Europe, and we would ask the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo to inject real momentum into the investigation work entrusted to it by the Task Force established to that end. The announced appointment of the new prosecutor is a step in the right direction, and we urge him to make meaningful progress in the investigation. If he does not, another alternative will have to be found. Finally, it is regrettable that the Security Council has been unable to agree on a draft presidential statement with respect on a situation and debate as important as today's.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“Sensitive issues with regard to North Kosovo can be resolved only by peaceful means, on the basis of consultations with all communities on the ground, and not through unilateral actions. Joint work must be undertaken to prevent the deterioration of the situation, and we call forcefully for the outbreaks of violence and tensions in northern Kosovo to end. Violent unilateral actions are unacceptable because they only disrupt peaceful dialogue and the pursuit of lasting solutions. We welcome the reiteration by the Kosovo authorities of their will to cooperate with the investigation into organ trafficking undertaken by Mr.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“We value their work to facilitate dialogue between the authorities of Serbia and States that have not recognized Kosovo and the Ministry of Justice. We regret that mutual legal assistance between the Ministries of Justice of Kosovo and of Serbia remains at an impasse. We are greatly concerned that incomplete investigations, the inadequate implementation of protection measures, lack of cooperation between the police and prosecutors and a failure to prosecute offenders exacerbate impunity. Without a strong message from law enforcement mechanisms that violence will not be tolerated, perpetrators will continue to abuse, aware or confident that they will not be punished. We take note of the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/514), as they will help to strengthen the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“They are of crucial value to the processes of dialogue and of establishing specific areas, such as civil registry, freedom of movement, regulation of academic diplomas, movement of goods and all those issues that are on the agenda. Unfortunately, the violent incidents in July mar and threaten that constructive dialogue and goodwill towards a peaceful understanding. We wish to renew our call for such outbreaks and such actions not to be tolerated and for the authorities to do their utmost to prevent them from reoccurring. We wish to underscore the cooperation and monitoring work that UNMIK is developing at the technical level with the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kosovo and the work with the Ministry of Justice of Serbia.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to welcome and thank Mr. Farid Zarif, Acting Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for his briefing and for the detailed report on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). I also wish to welcome and commend the very interesting and sharp analyses and cases made by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Serbia and of Kosovo, Mr. Vuk J eremie and Mr. Enver Hoxhaj. For us, it is very important to note that the political crisis in Kosovo has been overcome and that the Government authorities now have the opportunity to concentrate on building and strengthening institutions. The meetings between representatives of Pristina and Belgrade, about which we received information from both representatives, are very important.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“Finally, I note the ongoing willingness and openness to dialogue that my delegation has found in the officials of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations during the coordination of my country's various contributions in Haiti, both bilaterally and through the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. Colombia reconfirms its readiness to take part in the evolving peacekeeping framework; to continue to contribute to peacekeeping operations to the extent that our domestic conditions allow; and to participate actively in discussions on restructuring and strengthening the United Nations capacity in this field. 11-4815]”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“We should also be bolder in the deployment of troops and the civilian component, which is particularly relevant because the dynamics of conflicts have changed substantially, due to factors such as organized crime, mass displacement and human rights violations, among others. It is well known that peacekeeping missions cannot merely deploy military and police elements, but must also have a strategic plan that takes into account the host countries' national capacities and that includes social, political and self-sustaining development programmes based on the principles of respect, the protection of civilians - who are the most vulnerable - and the sovereignty and self-determination of peoples, as enshrined in the Charter.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“A third key issue is collaboration for the future, focused on the development of sustainable capacities to meet the challenges ahead. One essential element in creating genuine collaboration is engaging in timely dialogue before the approval and renewal of mandates. In this context, I note the established practice of the Security Council of convening meetings with troop-contributing countries prior to the renewal of the mandate of a mission. We encourage the Council to resort to that procedure on a regular basis. We should strike a balance between the significance and scope of United Nations peacekeeping missions and review and, when necessary, rethink the nature and purpose of those missions.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“We agree with the View that in establishing the mandates of peacekeeping operations the political context must be addressed and there must be clear and realistic objectives that are in keeping with the available resources. In that regard, the contributions of the broad membership represented in the General Assembly, especially the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and the Fifth Committee, are fundamental to seeking greater efficiency and transparency in the tasks of peacekeeping operations. I believe it is important to highlight three key elements for the effective and efficient functioning of peacekeeping operations. The first is collaboration on purposes, focusing on the political and planning aspects of peacekeeping operations. Second is collaboration in action, oriented to operational aspects in the field.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“For Colombia, the fundamental principles of peacekeeping - such as consent of the parties, impartiality, and the use of force only in the case of self-defence or defence of the mandate - must be observed. We believe it appropriate to reiterate the validity of such principles and to highlight the fact that they must be taken into account when analysing the options for responding to the challenges imposed by reality. We are encouraged by initiatives that seek to improve the approaches between the Security Council - the organ that plans and adopts mandates for peacekeeping operations - and those that must implement them, particularly troop-contributing countries.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“Furthermore, we agree that despite the shortcomings that still occur, peacekeeping operations represent perhaps the most tangible manifestation of the collective and joint efforts of the Member States to maintain international peace and security. Colombia closely follows the discussions on restructuring and enhancing the functioning of peacekeeping operations. Convinced of the necessity of promoting peaceful coexistence, we always constructively participate in tasks that the Organization develops in that area, particularly in peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations such as the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, the Multinational Force and Observers in the Sinai and the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Colombia shares the grief affecting the international community and the United Nations family at the tragic attack that occurred in Nigeria this morning. In condemning that attack and all terrorist actions, we convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. I wish to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his presence and for his presentation on the matter before us. I congratulate you, Mr. President, on the initiative in organizing a debate on peacekeeping operations, based on a document (S/2011/496, annex) of great interest and importance. We concur with the View stated in that document that although the notion of peacekeeping does not appear explicitly in the Charter of the United Nations, it has become one of the main tools of the Organization.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“The problem is therefore not only a matter for future generations; it is a reality facing us today. The survival of millions of people depends on action based on international solidarity to reduce gas emissions, to ensure access to food, to positively respond to migration forced by climate impacts, disease and pest vectors, infrastructure investment, the disappearance of thousands of species, ocean acidification and the inequitable distribution of fresh water worldwide, among many other serious situations. Colombia clearly has the political will to work together to safeguard our planet. We believe that collective commitment is needed to achieve sustainable development in peace and prosperity.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“How should we address the problems of disappearing coastlines, overflowing rivers, melting glaciers, expanding deserts and successive freezes and droughts? No single country, group of countries or specific body has the answers. Just as curbing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions will require coordinated action at the global level, responding to the impacts of climate change will also require concerted international action. Colombia has just suffered two atypical cold spells, unprecedented in our history, whose destruction experts estimate at 10 times that wrought by Hurricane Katrina. We had to mobilize extra resources and turn to international assistance to mitigate the damage and destruction and ensure the well-being of the population affected. The integrity of natural ecosystems we depend on was seriously affected.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“Moreover, the Security Council should help to address this problem in a context of trust among countries, based on respect for the mandates of the respective bodies of the international system. Several decades ago, we aspired to an integrated vision of progress, which we called sustainable development. That goal has proved elusive because our societies and economies are based on short-term, sector-specific and immediate approaches. The problems resulting from climate change must, in our View, be addressed in a comprehensive way, encompassing all the spheres and structures of human activity and the need to adopt new behaviours. It is a challenge for which most countries, which have only barely made progress on various fronts of development, are not prepared. How should we prioritize resources and efforts?”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“The increase in temperature, the severe variations in historical patterns of rainfall, the increase in the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and typhoons, are forcing serious discussion in the appropriate forums on the measures to be taken to adapt our societies to climate change. Against that backdrop, Colombia believes that there are immediate challenges that must be considered in the Security Council. While the responses needed to minimize the effects of climate change are not within the mandate of the Council, we believe that this organ does have a responsibility to play a role in cases and conflict situations on its agenda when those are exacerbated by the effects of climate change, with a View to providing humanitarian protection measures, which we believe should not extend to other issues.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“Its impact today has consequences for almost all activities around the world, from life itself, desertification and rising sea level to the food supply, migration and the destruction of biodiversity. It is clear that action must be taken through the appropriate bodies and contexts, among which the reduction of man-made gas emissions is crucial. There are no excuses for the leading producers of man-made gas emissions failing to assume their responsibility before the world. There is also a need to provide for the transmission and transfer of clean new technologies and for access to markets on equal terms, as well as to protect biodiversity. These are concepts related to the debate on the right to development, which is a legitimate aspiration that cannot be renounced.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to thank you, Mr. President, and Germany for having convened this open debate and for your great efforts and work to underscore and promote the importance of this topic. I also wish to welcome the President of Nauru, His Excellency Mr. Marcus Stephen, and to express our solidarity with him and his concerns. The statements made by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Achim Steiner, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, were very illuminating and important, and underscored the scale of the issues we must address when it comes to climate change. Climate change as a global phenomenon affecting present and future generations is undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges in the history of humankind.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“The work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Sudan, Mr. Haile Menkerios, and the appointment of Ms. Hilde Frafjord Johnson as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, to whom we wish the greatest success in undertaking her responsibilities, should also be highlighted. I wish the new Republic of South Sudan good luck.”
2011-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6583 (2011) · source
“With the birth of the independent life of the Republic of South Sudan, the transition period also ends although significant issues of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement remain to be implemented. Also outstanding is the resolution of a series of issues key to the future of bilateral relations, to which many of my colleagues have referred. In that regard, the two States are called on to resolutely commit themselves firmly to achieving agreements that allow peaceful and mutually beneficial relations. In conclusion, I wish to show my appreciation for the role undertaken by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel to implement the recommendations for the Sudan, which, under the leadership of President Thabo Mbeki, helped to reach commitments and to overcome difficult moments between the parties.”
2011-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6583 (2011) · source
“Our enthusiasm at the establishment of South Sudan as an independent State should not lead us to lose sight of the enormous challenges awaiting the Government. We must be aware that it will require sustained and generous support for its national institutions and authorities. Guided by the commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of South Sudan, and based on the principle of national ownership, the Security Council adopted resolution 1996 (2011), establishing the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan, which must serve as an instrument of support to the national authorities in exercising their primary responsibilities.”
2011-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6583 (2011) · source
“It is particularly noteworthy that, on its first day as an independent State, the Republic of South Sudan applied to become a Member of the United Nations, showing its commitment to the principles and goals of the Organization. That is in keeping with the fact that the independence process was carried out in exercise of the principle of the self-determination of peoples, which was clearly expressed in the huge participation in the referendum early this year, its results and the jubilation of the people during the declaration of independence. The international community must continue to demonstrate its commitment to supporting the Republic of South Sudan and to the establishment of conditions favourable to a prosperous and peaceful future for its entire population.”
2011-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6583 (2011) · source
“However, that achievement was possible only thanks to the resolute will of the people of South Sudan to achieve their independence and to the acknowledgement of the parties to the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement that peace can be achieved only through negotiation and democratic means. It is also necessary to underscore that the respect shown by the authorities of the Sudan for the commitments undertaken in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, as well as their participation in the events declaring South Sudan's independence on 9 July, indicate that the principles of good-neighbourliness and regional cooperation will guide relations between the two States. We welcome the positive statement of Ambassador Osman and his Government's recognition of the new Republic of South Sudan.”
2011-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6583 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): At this historic hour for the Sudanese people, Africa, the United Nations and the international community in general, I would like to begin my statement by giving a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon, Vice-President of the Republic of South Sudan, and to his delegation, and to convey through him our warm welcome to President Salva Kiir. Today is above all a day of celebration, on which we receive into the international community South Sudan as an independent Republic. I wish to convey the warmest and most sincere congratulations of the Colombian State and citizens to all people of the Republic of South Sudan and its authorities. The path that had to be followed to reach this result has been very arduous and there were many obstacles to overcome.”
2011-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6583 (2011) · source
“Accordingly, the strengthening of the integrated strategic framework in order to achieve greater coherence in the Organization's efforts and in the implementation of programmes in support of the Kabul Process is a positive step forward to ensure unity in the United Nations and in the international community's actions in order to contribute to the exercise of Afghan sovereignty in all aspects of the future of its people.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“Constructive and ongoing participation by various actors, within and outside the region, involved in the implementation of common strategies in the fight against the world drug problem in all its aspects under the principle of shared responsibility and in a balanced manner contributes to stabilization and the promotion of mutual trust between neighbouring countries and beyond the region. My country, Colombia, reiterates its readiness to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Afghanistan in order to address this and other manifestations of organized crime. Security is an essential condition for strengthening the rule of law, the exercise of fundamental freedoms and the establishment of foundations for economic development.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“Violence remains one of the main factors, affecting progress and resulting in increased humanitarian needs and a number of civilian casualties and internally displaced persons. We reiterate our call on all parties to the conflict to fulfil their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law and to take all necessary measures in order to ensure the protection of civilians. We emphasize the importance of the joint regional initiatives taken to combat the various aspects of the world drug problem that affect Afghanistan and the region.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“We endorse continuing to build relationships with local authorities and community leaders that allow, as indicated by Special Representative De Mistura, the establishment of inclusive dialogue processes to facilitate reconciliation with all segments of the population. The adoption of resolution 1988 (2011), by which the Security Council established an independent sanctions regime for individuals and entities associated with the Taliban and recognized a central role for the Government in delisting requests, was a decision that undoubtedly will contribute to the reconciliation process in Afghanistan and will help to build confidence between the parties. Afghanistan faces many problems that could threaten the sustainability of the progress made so far.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“Along the same lines, we commend the efforts geared to a transition towards greater Afghan responsibility and leadership and to continue to work in accordance with the timetable for Afghan forces to take the lead in security matters by the year 2014. That goal should be guided by progress on the ground. In that regard, the efforts of the International Security Assistance Force and of the NATO Training Mission- Afghanistan are an important contribution to the creation of conditions that will enable national authorities to gradually assume responsibility for security and governance.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“We consider it appropriate that, in accordance with its mandate, UNAMA continues to focus on supporting the Government in critical areas such as facilitating the political process for peace and reconciliation, security, governance, economic development and regional cooperation. My delegation deeply regrets the increase in the number of security incidents, most especially the attacks on United Nations personnel and facilities that took place on 1 April. We welcome and support the activities conducted by the Special Representative to improve the safety of staff and the Government's commitment to continuing to support UNAMA. Nevertheless, of major concern is the increased frequency of public demonstrations against the international civilian and military presence. The greatest of attention should be paid to this situation.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“Staffan de Mistura, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and to thank him for his very comprehensive and serious presentation, which very clearly illustrated the various aspects of the current situation in Afghanistan, the reality factors that should be closely borne in mind in the future and the outlook on the process of transition and future consolidation. I would also like to welcome Ambassador Zahir Tanin. I would like to highlight the very important contribution of UNAMA in improving the stabilization and democratization process, as well as its determination to work in coordination with the Government in order to lay the foundations for sustainable peace and development in Afghanistan.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me, first of all, to congratulate you, Mr. President, and wish you every success as you and your country assume the presidency of the Security Council this month. I would also like to thank the representative of Gabon, our good friend Ambassador Nelson Messone, who conducted our work last month with great equanimity and seriousness. I would like to welcome and thank Mr.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“I will do everything in my power under my good offices as Chair to ensure that the report presented is distributed as soon as possible and that, in that way, the principle of transparency with regard to the work of such an important Committee on an issue as serious as this can be made public.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source