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“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would just like to say a very few words to thank all the representatives who made statements for their kind words and for the support that they have given to the Committee in the work it is doing. I should also like to mention the importance of the work being done by the members of the Committee, with the support of the Secretariat and the invaluable support of the Panel of Experts. It is clear that there have been violations and attempted Violations. The Committee has thoroughly studied each of the notifications in the report of the members of the Panel.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source
“The Committee also received a query from a Member State that sought information on whether there were Security Council measures imposed against an Iranian company or individuals working for that entity. In response to a Committee letter asking for details regarding an alleged violation previously reported, a Member State asked for clarifications regarding its involvement in the incident. The Committee is still considering appropriate responses to those letters and will provide answers in due course. 11-3854] During this period, the Committee also received a response to its previous request for clarifications from the International Atomic Energy Agency.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source
“During this reporting period, the Committee also received five notifications: two from a Member State with reference to paragraph 15 of resolution 1737 (2006) and paragraph 4 of resolution 1747 (2007), concerning the authorization for exemptions from financial restrictions; two from a Member State announcing its intention to authorize, under paragraph 13 (b) of resolution 1737 (2006), certain economic resources to the benefit of an entity included on the list contained in the annex to resolution 1737 (2006); and, finally, one from a Member State concerning the authorization, under paragraph 15 of resolution 1737 (2006), of payments due under a contract entered into prior to the Security Council measures against a certain entity.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source
“Some of the cases notified to the Committee are still being examined by the Committee and the Panel of Experts. The Committee commends the readiness of States to report alleged sanctions violations and encourages them to cooperate with the Panel of Experts in its investigations of incidents of non-compliance.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source
“During this period, in addition to submitting its final report, the Panel, first, also held a series of consultations in China, Qatar and Azerbaijan to discuss issues relevant to the Panel's work; secondly, investigated three reported violations, of paragraphs 9 and 13 of resolution 1929 (2010) and of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007); and, thirdly, conducted assessments of Member States' implementation reports under paragraph 31 of resolution 1929 (2010), which were circulated to the Committed on 3 May. Since my last briefing to the Council (see S/PV.6502), the Committee was notified of three additional cases of alleged violations of the provisions of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007), which imposes a ban on the export to and procurement by Iran of arms and related materiel.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source
“Due to time constraints, Committee members had the opportunity only to make general comments on the Panel's report. On 16 June, the Committee discussed in depth the Panel's recommendations. The Committee will continue to consider actions to implement the recommendations that enjoy consensus. As a way to implement some of those recommendations, the Committee decided to request the Panel of Experts to draft a series of implementation assistance notices based on the five thematic areas covered by the recommendations.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I have the honour today of providing the 90-day briefing to the Security Council on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), in accordance with paragraph 18 (h) of that resolution. The report covers the period from 22 March to 23 June 2011, during which time the Committee held two informal consultations, on 8 and 16 June, and conducted additional work using the no objection procedure. During the Committee's consultations held on 8 June, Ms. Salome Zourabichvili, Coordinator of the Panel of Experts, provided an overview of the main findings contained in the Panel's final report, which was submitted to the Council and the Committee on 7 May, in accordance with paragraph 29 (d) of resolution 1929 (2010).”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source
“Bearing in mind the timelines and the difficulties, as detailed by the Secretary-General, in effectively implementing resolution 1976 (2011), it is essential to stress the importance of using, in an effective and timely manner, the regime established in resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) to impose sanctions on the relatively smaller number of individuals identified and located by the Monitoring Committee of Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) as leaders of private militias and piracy networks. That could be a strategic and effective way of supplementing the prosecution efforts under way.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“My delegation believes that any decision on the establishment of a specialized court should have the support of the Transitional Federal Government. In addition, efforts should be made to ensure that professionals trained in Somalia are not encouraged to migrate. In any case, consideration should be given to the cost-benefit ratio of a specialized anti-piracy court and its implications for the security of the host State and community. The Trust Fund to Support Initiatives of States Countering Piracy off the Coast of Somalia needs to have a guaranteed resource flow, including for the building and renovation of prisons that meet international standards in Somaliland and Puntland and for the resumed operations of regional courts.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“Although the latter cases are more complex and require more specialized courts and more time in which to become fully operational, they can have a greater impact on efforts to prevent and eliminate the crime of piracy. Priority must be given to the training of judges, lawyers and other related professionals. They must be provided the necessary time to develop capacity to effectively conduct investigations and trials in accordance with national and international needs. With regard to the proposal to establish an extraterritorial Somali specialized anti-piracy court, it has been underscored that the Transitional Federal Government and regional authorities consulted are opposed to the establishment of such a court, owing to their concern about the potential diversion of funds and resources needed for capacity-building resources.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“Nevertheless, the Secretary-General warns of rising crime and the high level of impunity and highlights the need to secure resources for the adequate functioning of regional and federal courts. Clearly, the specialized offices of the Organization must continue providing assistance to update and adapt the legislative basis at the regional and federal level in order to categorize piracy as a serious crime and draft a code of criminal procedure that meets international standards of due process. With regard to the assigning of jurisdictions, we believe that the goal should be to establish courts with extensive jurisdiction that can be exercised in ordinary cases of piracy and in prosecuting financiers and facilitators of piracy.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“In his report, the Secretary-General indicates that some of the assistance provided by the Organization, in particular the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has led to progress towards the achievement of the goals established in resolutions 1950 (2010) and 1976 (2011). It is encouraging that steps have been taken to build capacity in the assize sections of regional and appeal courts in Somaliland and Puntland so as to enable them to prosecute cases of piracy and other serious crimes in accordance with international standards. Also promising is the progress made in building new prison facilities and renovating existing ones.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“My delegation was a sponsor of resolution 1976 (2011) because it set forth the essential measures for moving forward with the fight against the crime of piracy over the medium term, with the prospect of contributing to national capacity-building in Somalia so as to enable its authorities to meet their obligations and needs over the long term. Today, we remain convinced of the need to support and bolster State institutions, while recognizing its primary role in re-establishing security, political stability and the rule of law and relaunching its economic development as the bases for lasting peace and stability.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to thank Ms. Patricia O'Brien, Under- Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and United Nations Legal Counsel, for her serious and detailed presentation on the report of the Secretary-General on the modalities for the establishment of specialized Somali anti-piracy courts (S/2011/360) to try suspected pirates both in Somalia and in the region. The situation has remained unchanged since our most recent meeting on Somalia (see S/PV.6532). Piracy attacks have continued to increase, as have the geographical range of the attacks and the level of violence and force used. Many hostages remain in captivity.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“Against that backdrop, the international community must remain united in providing all possible support and assistance to the parties in their quest to arrive at solutions and commitments aimed at resolving all of these issues and establishing harmonious and mutually beneficial relations between two independent States living in peace and working together to face common challenges. To this end, the United Nations and the African Union have a very important role to play in ensuring the security and prosperity of all of the population.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“However, we cannot lose sight of the fact that several crucial matters under the CPA remain unresolved, such as the final status of the Abyei area, the satisfactory conclusion of the popular consultations in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States, and border demarcation. Likewise, a wide range of post-CPA issues also remain to be resolved, and, to a great extent, the future of good neighbourliness and bilateral cooperation between the two parties will depend on these.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“The commitments set out under the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and other security agreements must be fully respected, with priority given to the withdrawal of all armed forces from Abyei and the establishment of mechanisms to ensure security and allow for the return of displaced persons. Of equal importance is the need to end the violence in Southern Kordofan State so as to allow for the provision of humanitarian assistance to the population and to establish the conditions needed to hold the public consultations planned for the region, which must be an inclusive process reflecting the concerns and aspirations of the population with effective implementation mechanisms. We are only a few weeks away from the end of the transitional period and the establishment of Southern Sudan as an independent State.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“We trust that the agreements arrived at thus far will serve as an element for trust between the parties and a step towards arriving at definitive and sustainable agreements. In this respect, it is crucial that the parties refrain from acts of violence or provocation and incendiary speech, and renew their commitment to negotiations on all outstanding issues. Of equal importance is the need to respect the United Nations Mission in the Sudan and other agencies of the system, allowing them to carry out their various mandates in an environment free of security threats.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“The Peace Agreement itself and its subsequent implementation, the holding of general elections and the referendum held at the beginning of 2011, through which Southern Sudan's independence was opted for, are proof that, on any issue, regardless of difficulty or seriousness, a negotiated and satisfactory solution can be found by the parties. In this context, we would highlight the enormous efforts made by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel charged with implementing the recommendations for the Sudan in order to bring the parties together and resume negotiations. The leadership of former President Thabo Mbeki and other members of the Panel and the role played by the Government of Ethiopia should be underscored.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“We strongly condemn the violent loss of life, the displacement that has taken place and all the violations of the human rights of the population. What has taken place in Southern Kordofan and in the Abyei Area is unacceptable. The current crisis clearly shows that there are still serious differences that the parties must overcome. This is essential if we are to return to the spirit of compromise and political will displayed on past occasions. We hope that the agreement that has just been signed will be a very positive sign in that direction.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would first like to express particular thanks to former President Mbeki and Mr. Menkerios, who are here with us today at this meeting. I would also like to thank the Ambassador of the Sudan and Mr. Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth for their presentations and for updating us on the situation in the Sudan. We welcome the signing of an agreement on temporary arrangements for the administration of Abyei. We hope that it will take effect immediately and that it will serve to reverse the very serious deterioration of the security situation. In recent weeks and even days, unacceptable acts of violence have occurred, compromising the peaceful transition to the birth of South Sudan.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“We appreciate the holding of this important debate as an opportunity to review the progress made on implementing previous mandates. We also endorse resolution 1983 (2011) as a strong sign of renewed political will to improve the global response to the HIV epidemic, to reduce vulnerability and to strengthen cooperation to achieve the goal of zero new infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“Colombia recognizes that the magnitude of the HIV epidemic requires comprehensive and coordinated action by the international community and that the actions of the United Nations system to provide a comprehensive response to the epidemic should continue to be discussed and agreed within the General Assembly as the Organization's universal body. However, in the context of the responsibilities under the Charter, the Security Council can play an important role in the promotion and integration of prevention programmes, treatment, care and support during the implementation of the tasks assigned to peacekeeping operations and in ensuring the continuity of such strategies during post-conflict transition and peacebuilding processes.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“In that regard, bearing in mind that the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights does not prevent Member States from taking measures to protect public health, the international community should reaffirm its commitment to interpreting and implementing the Agreement in such a way as to support the right to protect public health and, in particular, to promote access to medicines, including the production of generic anti-retrovirals and other essential drugs to combat AIDS-related infections.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“The joint work of States and international cooperation agencies is essential to overcome the gaps in access that still exist, to address the most vulnerable populations, to implement comprehensive preventive strategies, to ensure adequate supplies for diagnosis and treatment and to strengthen epidemiological studies. The Secretary-General notes a reduction in the number of countries that allow flexible rules in intellectual property rights standards and an increase in bilateral and regional agreements that can undermine the capacities of countries to develop access to essential medicines.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“It is also necessary to strengthen sexual education programmes that are based on respect for human rights and to encourage the exercise of sexual and reproductive rights with a clear gender perspective and respect for differences. That approach should be accompanied by the adequate provision of quality and timely social services. Given that the poorest communities are more vulnerable, preventive strategies should be considered not only as HIV and AIDS projects, but primarily as development projects that have a lasting impact on the epidemic. However, national efforts are not enough without the technical and financial cooperation of the international community.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“The opposite would be a setback to the commitments of the heads of State and Government reflected in the 2006 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS to ensure the availability of additional funds for countries to have access to predictable and sustainable financial resources; to ensure that international funding is consistent with national plans and strategies on HIV and AIDS; and to increase investment in research and the development of safe and affordable drugs, products and new technologies. My country is convinced that the fight against HIV and AIDS benefits from an approach based on respect for human rights and the safeguarding of human dignity. It is necessary to redouble efforts to eradicate the stigma and discrimination that affected populations still suffer, and that are an obstacle to 11-3654] controlling the epidemic.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“Today, however, it is encouraging to hear that prevention strategies are paying off and that, between 2001 and 2009, the global rate of new HIV infections fell by almost 25 per cent. However, the reduction in international investments at a time when the AIDS response is having results is of concern. The shortfall in resources foreseen by UNAIDS for 2015 jeopardizes the achievement of Millennium Development Goal 6, in particular the target on reducing new infections. We hope that the agreement to be reached in the framework of the high-level meeting that the General Assembly will begin tomorrow will reflect the urgency of securing the necessary resources to maintain that positive trend and to make the goal of achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support by 2015 a reality.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to join my colleagues, Mr. President, in expressing appreciation for your presence here to preside over the Security Council and lead this debate on the most tragic pandemic that humankind has experienced. I would also like to convey my respectful greetings to the President of Nigeria, the Deputy President of South Africa and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of France, who are here with us today. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive and extensive report (A/65/797) and Mr. Michel Sidibe, as well as his team, for his commitment and dedication at the head of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The figures on the devastating consequences of AIDS are alarming: 30 million dead and 34 million living with HIV worldwide is a frightening thing.”
2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source
“The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda are the main vehicles through which the Council has exercised its will. Now, as the activities of both judicial bodies are being wound down, it is essential that we take the necessary decisions to ensure the orderly and effective conclusion of their mandates.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“With regard to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the most pressing problem has to do with the conditions for carrying out the functions of the President and Vice-President, as described by Judge Byron in his letter to the Secretary-General (S/2011/317). Here, once again, a subsidiary body of the Council is calling on us to adopt urgent measures to facilitate its continued operations and the conduct of existing programmes to carry out the completion strategy. I trust that we will be able to respond to these difficulties with the urgency they deserve. Just a few days ago, through the President, the members of the Council expressed our satisfaction at the arrest of Ratko Mladic'. In doing so, we reiterated our commitment to ensuring that there is no impunity for perpetrators of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“In that regard, we sympathize, as a matter of principle, with President Robinson's argument that the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia cannot attempt to bring peace and reconciliation to the region simply through issuing judicial decisions and handing down sentences. There must also be other reparation measures to complement sentences, one of which could be the mechanism that has been mentioned for providing assistance and support to victims. Moreover, what the Council is being asked to do in this regard is to provide support, which would not imply financial obligations for States, as it would be based on voluntary contributions. My delegation calls on the members of the Council to consider Judge Robinson's request positively.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“This is about two very prestigious institutions that are about to complete their work in a systematic and orderly way, have a high record for efficiency, were established by the Council under very specific conditions and have performed an invaluable service for the cause of international justice and the maintenance of international peace and security. I would like to highlight a particularly interesting aspect mentioned by President Robinson in his report, namely, the possibility of establishing a mechanism or system for providing assistance and support to victims, similar to the one in place for the International Criminal Court.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“We Member States should ourselves be very clear about the potential negative repercussions of all sorts that could result if the staffing problems affecting both Tribunals are not resolved as quickly as possible, so that the General Assembly, through the Fifth Committee, can benefit from a similar understanding when it comes to making an informed decision. We believe that the Council could reiterate even more vehemently its past calls for the relevant parts of the Secretariat to step up the efforts they have been making in that regard. Those efforts are laudable and deserve our full gratitude, but we believe that it is very important to impress upon all the pertinent bodies the notion that this is not an ordinary administrative problem affecting some entity or other.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“While we are aware that a definitive resolution to this problem goes beyond the scope of the Council's functions, we nevertheless sympathize with the requests that both Presidents have made in that the efforts currently being made could be strengthened if we members were vocal in our support and sent a clear and unequivocal message about the crucial importance of resolving this matter. If not, it will be difficult if not impossible to ensure the proper execution of the completion strategies. In the final analysis, that represents compliance with the relevant decisions of the Council.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“The legacy that the activities of the Tribunals for Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia will leave for the advancement of the development of international law is unprecedented. The Council can be rightly proud that its historic decisions in 1993 and 1994 establishing these Tribunals prepared the way for developments leading to the establishment of an effective system of international criminal law and of the International Criminal Court. Practically speaking, the issue of the staff of the Tribunals and their retention is without doubt the most serious problem facing both judicial bodies. President Robinson in particular made it clear that the situation in that regard had become critical and could lead at any time to a complete standstill in the workings of the Tribunal and impede its compliance with the completion strategy.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“My delegation believes that the two Tribunals have done commendable work in carrying out the Council's decisions on the completion strategies for the Tribunals" responsibilities. It is now up to us, the members of the Council, to take the action necessary for the process to continue in a satisfactory fashion. I would like to highlight one aspect. In the same way that in the past the Council has expressed the need for the Tribunals to undertake a set of measures to speed up their work and rationalize their resources, at this stage the Tribunals also have a legitimate expectation that the Council will adopt decisions that facilitate their task. We hope sincerely that we can rise to those expectations.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in French): Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the responsibility of guiding our work and to wish you every success during your presidency. My delegation stands ready to provide you with the fullest possible cooperation. I wish also to thank and congratulate France for its effective presidency of the Council last month. (spoke in Spanish) I wish to thank Judge Patrick Robinson and Judge Khalida Rachid Khan for their briefings and for the important work they have done, as well as for the very frank and serious manner in which they explained the situation of the Tribunals over which they preside. I would also like to thank Prosecutor Brammertz and Prosecutor J allow for their contributions to this debate.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“It is important that the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue its fight against the illegal export of natural resources and that it implement the decisions taken at the Lusaka summit, as this will contribute to the full utilization of its natural resources as an engine for development and the welfare of its people. Finally, allow me to wish every success to the Government and the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the preparations for and holding of the upcoming elections, so that a solid, democratic foundation can be laid that will ensure peaceful coexistence and prosperity in the country.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“The Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the strong support of the international community, must continue to take actions such as the trial and conviction of Lieutenant Colonel Kibibi and 10 other officers, because the prosecution of those held responsible is an essential element in preventing this type of situation and promotes the development of national capacities to reduce impunity and strengthen institutional legitimacy. The stabilization process will be successful only if it takes place in the context of broader actions aimed at developing the country's productive potential.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“The consolidation of democratic institutions and State authority throughout the territory will be possible only through the adoption of measures that take account of the interdependency of issues related to security, institutional capacity, the promotion and protection of human rights, and development. In that context, it is particularly important to combat violations of human rights and all types of violence, including sexual violence. This has been one of the most extreme cases that the Security Council has dealt with, as a number of my colleagues have stated.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“Legislative, institutional and logistical measures to ensure the holding of peaceful, free, fair and transparent elections must be carried out in a peaceful political environment that is orderly and promotes productive discussions and in which all political actors enjoy their full rights. In that regard, civic education for the people is of fundamental importance. A continuous, fluid dialogue with the National Independent Electoral Commission is crucial in order to identify specific areas where assistance may be required. Here we call upon the donor community to honour its commitments in financing the upcoming elections. The Government, by funding 60 per cent - as Minister Tshibanda has just told us - is doing its part and shouldering its responsibility.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“Army and police reform must be promoted through the adoption and implementation of the necessary legislation, along with training and the establishment of institutional structures that reflect the clear subordination of the armed forces to the civil authorities. The successful outcome of the elections of 2011 and 2012 is of paramount importance for the future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The participation of the United Nations in particular and of the international community in general in the upcoming elections should therefore be based on the recognition of the ownership and responsibility of the Congolese authorities and institutions with respect to the entire electoral process.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“The fight against armed groups must be carried out in parallel with security sector reform, offering comprehensive solutions that take account of the political, legal, economic and human rights dimensions, as well as of individual responsibilities in the area of justice and the cross-border presence of certain armed groups. That will require a full assessment of the process of the reintegration of former combatants of the Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo, which will serve as the basis for a dialogue with all stakeholders and which will lead to the adoption of corrective measures aimed at enabling the legitimate authorities to exert full control over all components of the armed forces.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“That is why Colombia welcomes the progress made so far and the good relations that prevail between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations, whose contribution and cooperation are essential. While much work remains to be done in the process of stabilization and peacebuilding, the concept paper prepared by France clearly identifies and defines the priority areas on which we must focus our actions. The security situation, especially in the eastern provinces and in North and South Kivu, is of particular concern.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“Those tasks include helping and cooperating with the authorities and institutions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the fulfilment of its fundamental responsibility to provide security to its people; leading the peacebuilding process; and establishing a peaceful society in which the human rights of all Congolese are respected and promoted, with a view to laying the foundation for long-term, sustainable development. Over the past 15 years, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has faced difficulties of a unique nature and of a magnitude such that it is difficult to find examples in the international community that can serve as references or enable us to gauge the extent of the challenges that have been overcome by the country's Government, institutions and society as a whole.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in French): I should like at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on having convened and presiding over this important meeting of the Security Council on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (spoke in Spanish) I should like also to express particular appreciation for the statement made by the Secretary- General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, as well as for the presence of and the statement made by Mr. Raymond Tshibanda, Minister for International and Regional Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The proposal to focus our discussions today on the gradual stabilization of the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and identify key areas to that end has led us to reflect on the immediate tasks that we must accomplish without losing sight of our main objective.”
2011-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6539 (2011) · source
“It is therefore necessary to continue strengthening the coordination between the three Committees and between them and competent United Nations entities that are part of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“We are convinced that terrorism can be defeated only with comprehensive and decisive action of the international community through cooperation and compliance with the obligations of international law. International declarations and condemnation of terrorism of any form are essential, but even more important are decisive strikes against terrorism and its perpetrators, such as that which recently put an end to the criminal career of Osama Bin Laden. Terrorist groups and the international networks they have created remain active, requiring the international community to reiterate its resolve to fight them head on. International cooperation should be the guiding principle in the fight against terrorism.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“The extension of the mandate of the 1540 Committee for 10 years will help us to plan its long-term activities and increase its capacity to support Member States in implementing resolution 1540 (2004). Through various resolutions, the Security Council has ordered that States must prevent all terrorist acts, block and punish their funding, offer no passive or active support for terrorism, and intensify and facilitate the exchange of operational information, inter alia. We therefore reiterate that cooperation in this respect cannot be left to the discretion of States but is an obligation under Chapter VII of the Charter. My country has suffered the scourge of terrorism and condemns it in all its forms and manifestations. We reaffirm that there are neither motivations nor circumstances to justify it.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source