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“It has been an honour that we value highly, and my country will remain attentive and willing to contribute in any way necessary for the United Nations to ensure that international peace and security can be a reality.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“With that aim, from the permanent forum provided by the General Assembly, we will continue to promote the exchange of experiences of countries that have been in situations of conflict and post-conflict, as well as South-South and triangular cooperation regarding initiatives related to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; security sector reform; the restoration of the rule of law; and the reconstruction of national institutions, including ensuring justice and elaboratig strategies to revitalize the economy and reduce poverty. As we conclude our two-year term in the Security Council, I should like to convey to you, Mr. President, and to all my colleagues and all delegations our sincere gratitude for this honour and for the privilege of being part of the noble mission of promoting international peace and security.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“In July last, when Colombia had the honour of presiding over the Council, we held an interactive debate and dialogue (see S/PV.6805) that we believe contributed to a deepening of the dialogue on the United Nations architecture for supporting peace processes, clarifying expectations relating to roles and responsibilities, and strengthening cooperation among the various United Nations agencies in New York and in the field. In that dialogue, the strengthening of national capacities and the creation of conditions conducive to allowing countries to regain their full independence and sovereignty and generate development and welfare for their people must be placed centre stage.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“Such recognition must guide the discussions and decisions of the Council, so as to ensure that the measures adopted correspond to the political, economic and cultural characteristics of each situation. The implementation of effective peacebuilding strategies ensures lasting peace and development. Hence the United Nations must continue to ensure that countries, in peacebuilding processes, are able to overcome the causes of instability and conflict and thereby avert any resurgence of violence and build a lasting peace.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“We wish to express special recognition for the continuing dedicated work of the PBC, which has made it possible to make progress on fundamental goals, including support for the identification of priorities in countries emerging from conflict, the strengthening of cooperation and coordination among principal actors, and the mobilization of international support. It is pivotal to continue to address the problems identified during the debate and the interactive dialogue held last July last, and thereby to promote the coordination and intensification of the work of the PBC and the Security Council. Strategies aimed at establishing a stable and lasting peace require adaptation to the specificities of each case.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“Colombia acknowledges the role played by women in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. The United Nations must promote the participation of women in the areasof conflict resolution, gender-inclusive planning, economic recovery and the rule of law. We reiterate the importance of starting and undertaking peacebuilding activities at the earliest stages of planning and carrying out peacekeeping operations, in particular through clear mandates. We recognize the contribution made by peacekeeping personnel and missions to such early peacebuilding.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“The international community and the United Nations in particular must be prepared to provide, more swiftly and effectively, specialized civilian capacities and the necessary expertise, with a view to supporting national actors working to re-establish the rule of law, revitalize the economy, resume the provision of basic services to the population and develop the capacities necessary to ensure that such progress is sustained. To that end, we must strengthen sustained international political and financial support for peacebuilding processes. It is important to strengthen ties with the international financial institutions, regional development banks and non-traditional actors, including the private sector and philanthropic organizations, so as to promote strategies aimed at yielding long-term socioeconomic development.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“The building and strengthening of national institutional capacities must be the pillar for re-establishing the smooth functioning of public administration and strengthening the role of the State as the principal actor in the provision of high-quality public services. National activities aimed at establishing and building peace in the aftermath of conflict must be supported by effective civilian capacities in a timely manner, making use of existing national capacities so as to ensure a transition to stability and long-term development and to contribute to a progressive reduction in dependence upon the international community.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“While we agree that those are all crucial elements in building sustainable peace and development, future reports should offer recommendations as to the impact of United Nations actions on the ground and to developing the policies and tools used by the United Nations to support peacebuilding. We reiterate that the principal responsibility for peacebuilding initiatives falls to individual States and that, in the framework of the principle of national ownership, the various actors involved should stay constantly aligned and agree on action plans that are clear, inclusive and coherent. Inclusive political agreements place negotiation above violence, foster confidence and social cohesion, promote transparency and add to the legitimacy of political agreements.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“Because of that, while we welcome the progress set out in the Secretary- General's report (S/2012/746), we believe we must strengthen the Organization's activities and fund them at an appropriate level if we are to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves. The report recounts the progress made with respect to assistance to each of the countries currently in the process of peacebuilding, as well as with respect to the joint, coordinated efforts of missions and country teams, the development of integrated strategic frameworks, and increased ties with international financial institutions and regional organizations.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me first of all, Mr. President, to thank you for having convened this debate, which is on a matter of great importance and significance to Colombia. The statements by the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), Ambassador Abulkalam Abdul Momen of Bangladesh, clearly show the progress achieved in peacebuilding with United Nations support at the same time as they call attention to the tasks remaining. Five priority areas were identified in 2009 as requiring support: political processes, security and protection of civilians, provision of basic services, restoration of core governmental functions, and economic revitalization, including job creation. Support in those five areas is fundamental to the success of any peacebuilding process.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“Consensus about deepening and expanding relations between Afghanistan and the international community should contribute to building the State and its capacity to fulfil its primary responsibility to meet the Afghan people's needs. That relationship should translate into tangible political, social and development results. Lastly, I want to state that we agree with the Secretary-General that the seriousness with which the Afghan Government has moved ahead in meeting its commitments made at the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan calls out for the international community to make similar progress in meeting its commitments, such that Afghanistan stabilizes into a fully functioning sustainable State that is capable of providing basic services to its people without depending upon foreign assistance.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“As to the worrying humanitarian situation, it is imperative that all parties respect humanitarian principles and allow aid to reach those people most in need. That must be an essential requirement for participation in the reconciliation process. Cognizant of the devastating need for aid in the areas of health, sanitation, education and food security, we join the call by the humanitarian team in the country for donors to earmark at least 10 per cent of official development assistance to funding humanitarian aid needs. Achieving stability in Afghanistan is the fundamental goal. It is therefore essential to foster a State architecture that guarantees governability and economic development at the local and national levels and also provide access to justice, because those are critical elements for a lasting and definitive transition.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General should continue giving priority to supporting the Afghan-led peace and reconciliation process and lend help with Afghan institutional capacity-building, to fulfil their responsibilities in priority areas such as governability, economic development and regional cooperation. We hope that the reductions projected for 2013 will not significantly affect the operational capacity of the Mission and that it will continue to be able to fulfil the essential tasks of its mandate. The United Nations should continue to play a central role in coordinating international assistance to ensure that it is in accordance with Afghan priorities and so as to avoid duplication of effort.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“In that context, we welcome the Council's adoption on Monday of resolution 2082 (2012), which strengthens the cooperation and dialogue between the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) and the Government of Afghanistan. In addition to reaffirming the special role of Afghanistan in the listing and delisting process, the procedure set out in the resolution to authorize exemptions from the travel ban on persons on the list, so as to allow them to take part in meetings as part of the peace process, shows the Security Council's commitment to Afghan ownership of the reconciliation dialogue process and facilitates decisions and actions of the Committee having a direct and timely beneficial effect on the process.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“With regard to the political process and the process of reconciliation, it is important that the parties show clearly that they are committed to dialogue and reconciliation so as to avoid instability and fragmentation. We are aware of the difficulties to be overcome. But we are also optimistic, given the signs of interest in dialogue shown by various sectors of the insurgency. We highlight as well the positive balance in the implementation of the programme of peace and reconciliation. The large number of reintegrated persons and the decreased number of incidents allow for confidence in the sustainability of the programme.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“On security and the protection of the civilian population, we must voice our concern at the increase in the number of civilian victims over the past three months. Given that the transition process is progressing according to the agreed timetable, with a View to Afghans having complete responsibility and leadership in 2014, it is vital to continue to increase the capacity and professionalism of the Afghan security and police forces. That must include institutionalizing the mechanisms for accountability and combating impunity, as well as strengthening measures for the protection of civilians, respect for human rights and ensuring the command and control structure. In that connection, the contribution of the International Security Assistance Force and the NATO training mission is still essential.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“Those commitments pertain to democracy and fair elections; governance, the rule of law and human rights; the integrity of public finances and commercial banking; budget execution and governance; and inclusive and sustained growth. The determination of a timetable for the simultaneous holding of the presidential and provincial elections in April 2014 and tackling the plan of operations presented by the Independent Election Commission are grounds for optimism on the process. The holding of inclusive and transparent elections will be a clear indicator of the progress of the Afghan State with regard to democratic consolidation. The Organization must be ready to respond to the requests made by Afghanistan and provide all the necessary technical assistance in electoral matters.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“I also wish to register to my great pleasure in acknowledging the contribution of Germany in the country - physically, economically and by supplying troops - as well as that of our colleague in the Council, Ambassador Peter Wittig, in guiding the management and focus of our actions. The policies and measures adopted by the Government of Afghanistan to make headway in implementing the principles and mutual commitments in the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework, including the adoption of action plans to meet the indicators and the finalization of the aid management policy, demonstrate its determination to work for a stable, democratic and prosperous Afghanistan. That progress constitutes additional steps towards meeting the commitments taken on by Afghanistan in the Tokyo Conference in the five identified priority areas.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (Spoke in Spanish): I should first like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Mr. Jan Kubis, for the comprehensive report that he gave us today on the situation in Afghanistan, as well as to congratulate him for his work and his dedication during the first year of his activities there. I would also like to welcome Ambassador Zahir Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, and to thank him for explaining to the Council his perspective on his country's development over the past few years and the way in which his Government and his people have managed to overcome a critical phase and find the path to peace.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“Lastly, the Committee received three notifications: two from a Member State with reference to paragraph 5 of resolution 1737 (2006) concerning the delivery of items for use in the nuclear power plant in Bushehr, Iran; and one from another State, submitted pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1737 (2006) and paragraph 4 of resolution 1747 (2007), in connection with the unfreezing of funds in order to make a payment due under a contract entered into prior to the listing of an entity. On that note, I conclude my report. I thank again the members of the Committee for their cooperation and assistance and the Secretariat for its support to me.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6888 (2012) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all States to cooperate with the Committee and its Panel of Experts in the investigation of possible sanctions violations. In response to a query from an international organization, the Committee found that the described project, aimed at assisting Iran develop its technical capacity for intellectual property rights protection, did not violate the sanctions measures.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6888 (2012) · source
“In a letter dated 9 October, four Member States submitted a report stating that the July 2012 Great Prophet 7 exercise, during which Iran tested Shahab-I short-range ballistic missiles and Shahab-3 medium- range ballistic missiles, constituted a violation of paragraph 9 of resolution 1929 (2010). That case is currently being investigated by the Panel. As mentioned during my previous briefing to the Council, in September (see S/PV.6839), the Committee sought information from several States relating to the inspection and seizure, on 15 March 2011, of three shipping containers of arms and arms-related materiel onboard the ship M/V Victoria. I am pleased to inform the Council that three States have already responded to the Committee's letters and offered helpful details.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6888 (2012) · source
“In that regard, the Committee intends to ensure that any work undertaken regarding reported violations will be conducted in an impartial and objective manner, based on verified information and solid evidence. The Committee also discussed the possibility of issuing a guidance note to aide States in their submission of national implementation reports, and sending letters to States requesting them to provide, on a voluntary basis, additional identifiers for individuals subject to travel bans and asset freezes. Those issues remain under consideration by the Committee. During the reporting period, the Committee received a number of communications relating to the implementation of the relevant Security Council measures.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6888 (2012) · source
“Some members expressed concerns about possible non-compliance with those resolutions, which may have led to transfers of material under sanctions from Iran to States in the region, while some members also addressed the need to ensure that sanctions were playing a constructive role in supporting diplomatic efforts and dialogue. During a subsequent discussion, some Committee members requested the Panel assemble for the Committee's review a compilation of publicly available statements recently made by Iranian officials and alleged recipients of Iranian military assistance regarding potential Violations ofparagraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007).”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6888 (2012) · source
“Several delegations proposed that the Committee adopt a series of implementation assistance notices that could aid Member States in implementing the Security Council measures, taking into account the experts' findings during their 2011 and 2012 mandates. On 26 November, the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts briefed the Committee on the Panel's midterm report of 9 November, which was submitted in accordance with paragraph 2 of resolution 2049 (2012). The Committee heard additional information about the Panel's current activities. In the course of the discussion that followed the oral briefing, members of the Committee exchanged their Views on the midterm report, as well as on the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6888 (2012) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I have the honour to present to the Council the 90-day report of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), in accordance with paragraph 18 (h) of that resolution. (spoke in English) The report covers the period from 13 September to 4 December 2012. During that time, the Committee held two meetings and conducted additional work using the non-objection procedure envisioned by paragraph 15 of the guidelines for the conduct of its work. At the informal consultations of 23 October, the Committee continued its discussion of the Panel's final report of12 June 2012 (S/2012/395), which is available on the Committee's website.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6888 (2012) · source
“Lastly, I would like to sincerely thank the Secretariat team for its excellent work and exceptional support to me in carrying out my work.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“I must say that, both for my country and for me personally, it was a great pleasure and honour to have presided over those two Committees that, albeit different, made it possible for us to understand that, without the full and firm support of Member States, those subsidiary bodies would be unable effectively to carry out their work. We believe that it is imperative to intensify dialogue and cooperation with all Member States in order to bolster their ability to effectively implement the measures adopted by the Council. In conclusion, I would like to thank the members of the Committees for their cooperation, active participation, valuable contributions and enriching discussions. I also wish to extend thanks to the Group of Experts for the work they have done in contributing to compliance with the mandates of the two Committees.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“Allow me, Sir, to refer now to the close cooperation that has prevailed between the Committee and its Group of Experts over the past two years. There is no doubt that we have benefitted enormously from the experience of the Group with regard to the implementation of sanctions. If the Committee is to do its work properly, it is vital that this exchange be maintained and strengthened. The working methods adopted by the Group have made it possible to ensure the Group's independence in investigating reported incidents, to provide information on its findings and to make recommendations aimed at making Member States aware of their obligations with regard to the implementation of Security Council resolutions.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“In July, under the Colombian presidency of the Security Council and with the support of the Group of Experts and the Secretariat, a public meeting was held on the work of the Committee and its Group of Experts. That provided an good opportunity to interact with non-Security Council members and to learn first hand of their opinions on the sanctions committees, the work the committees do and their effectiveness with regard to compliance with the respective mandates. I believe that this practice should be kept up, as it contributes to the outreach and transparency that Member States want in the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies. During the 2011-2012 biennium, the Committee, with the valuable support of the Secretariat, modernized and updated its web page to make it more user friendly.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“The Committee met eight times. In order to optimize its work, in July 2011 the Committee thoroughly revised the guidelines for carrying out its work. This process was aimed at redefining its working methods to make them more effective and establishing clearer and more accurate procedures. Thanks to the judicious review of its guidelines, the Committee has improved its level of dialogue with Member States, inter alia, by means of the timely receipt of notices on reports of sanctions violations and matters related to requests for exemptions. In fulfilling my duties, I submitted eight quarterly reports in public meetings giving an account of the developments in the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions pertaining to the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“President, to refer now to the activities carried out by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) under my leadership. With the adoption of resolution 1929 (2010), on 9 June 2010, a decisive step was taken towards the full implementation of measures to ensure that Iran's nuclear programme is destined exclusively for peaceful ends. The resolution established the Group of Experts so that, under the guidance of the Committee, but acting independently, it would assist it in complying with its mandate. During my two years as Chair, the practice of holding regular meetings was established, which provided the possibility of exchanges of view with the active participation of the Group of Experts. Those meetings were intended to effectively achieve the proper implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“The reports on the implementation of sanctions are vital for the work of the Committee and its Group of Experts. To date, only 29 national reports have been received. I therefore invite Members of the Organization to provide available information on the implementation of the relevant Council resolutions. With regard to new listings, I believe that progress must be made in considering proposals involving the individuals and entities falling under the criteria established in Security Council resolutions, particularly with regard to those who impede the peace process and those involved in attacks on UNAMID staff. Lastly, I would urge a greater degree of discussion with the private sector in order to improve the understanding of sanctions by the businesses at work in the Sudan. Allow me, Mr.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“In order for it to do its job, there must be harmonious work, cooperation and singleness of purpose among its members, as well as high levels of quality with regard to the information it supplies. To that end, I appeal to Member States, in compliance with their responsibilities, to cooperate with the Group of Experts, to provide it with timely, accurate and truthful information, and to answer its requests and facilitate its visits. I must highlight the cooperation of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) with the work of the Group. I believe that it must be permanently maintained at every level. The effective implementation of Security Council resolutions requires the commitment and full cooperation of all Member States.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“I believe that it would be advisable to further the direct dialogue between the Committee and the Sudanese authorities in order to improve the mutual perception of the impact that the sanctions regime could have on the peace process in Darfur and to exchange opinions on the remaining concerns with regard to the measures imposed by the Security Council. The visit that the Committee intends to make to Khartoum and Darfur, to which the Sudanese Government has assented, will be an excellent opportunity to expand the communication channels, improve the understanding of the sanctions and move towards their full implementation. Despite the difficult environment in which it must work, the Group of Experts has been noteworthy as a reliable source of information for the Committee in monitoring the implementation of sanctions.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“The principle difficulty we have faced in the past two years was guaranteeing the access of the Panel of Experts to the Sudan. A failure to issue visas and permits to enter Darfur in a timely manner was a recurrent problem, which both the Committee and the Security Council worked to resolve. Although there were improvements over the last year, unacceptable obstacles have recently begun to reappear. The Permanent Representative of the Sudan was attentive to our requests and conveyed the concerns and requests that I presented on behalf of the Committee to the authorities of his country.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“As Chair of the Committee, I sought to foment consensus on the interpretation of the measures, to offer all support possible to the Group of Experts in supporting that work, and to establish open dialogue with the various actors involved. During the period in question, the Committee held 12 informal consultations; maintained close communication with the United Nations-African Union Joint Special Representative for Darfur; responded to requests for information from Member States with regard to the scope of sanctions; and adopted an agreement with INTERPOL on INTERPOL-United Nations Security Council Special Notices, which entered into force on 20 November. That agreement will strengthen the application of measures by Member States.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like at the outset to thank you, Sir, for having convened this meeting, which provides a good opportunity for the Chairs of the subsidiary bodies of the Council to take stock of their work over the past two years. In my case, this means the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005), concerning the Sudan, and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran, whose work I have had the privilege to steer as Chair since 1 January 2011. First of all, with regard to the 1591 Committee, after two years of work, I can affirm that the implementation of measures by the Council is a useful instrument for advancing a political solution for the situation in Darfur, but there is still a long way to go to meet its full potential.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“The ongoing attacks in southern Yemen that have claimed many victims clearly show the need to make progress on the reorganization of the State's armed forces. Reports of the broad influence of Al-Qaida in Yemeni territory remain a cause for concern. We are aware of the fragility of the transition process. That is why we call on the authorities to commit themselves irreversibly to creating solid institutions and to establish more open and inclusive processes to ensure Yemen's stability in the long term. A National Dialogue driven by the Yemenis themselves is essential to the country's democratic future. The Security Council and the international community must continue to assert with one voice their support for Yemen's unique example of transition, which enjoys the support of the majority of the population.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“Yemen has undergone a profound change since President Mansour's accession to power last February. However, many relics of the past persist, especially in the military, and they must be overcome. We note that, in the process of centralizing control over the armed forces, President Mansour issued a series of directives in August whereby he placed divisions and brigades of the Republican Guard and the First Armoured Division under his authority. We reiterate our strenuous condemnation of the terrorist attack of 11 September in which at least 11 people died. We call on all actors in Yemen to reject violence in all its forms and manifestations, and we encourage them to play a constructive role in implementing the Transition Agreement.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“If that trend is to continue, it will require the sustained and committed support of the international community - all the more so when more than 300,000 people remain displaced because of the conflict between Yemeni Government forces and the Al-Houthi group, which has now lasted almost 10 years. We must make every effort to ensure security and stability in Yemen. We therefore welcome the significant pledges made by various donors at the 3 September meeting of the Group of Friends of Yemen in Riyadh to support reconstruction, to provide for basic infrastructure and humanitarian assistance needs, and consolidate security and stability in Yemen. It is also essential to address such hugely important problems as political dialogue and preparations for the 2014 elections.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“The Special Adviser has proposed that 112 of the 556 Conference seats be assigned to the General People's Congress and its allies, 85 to Houthis, 40 to women and 40 to young people, which will allow the protracted stalemate to be overcome. We commend the dedicated efforts of the parties concerned, who have opened the way for the National Dialogue to be effective, broad, constructive and participatory. We welcome the recent reports from the Geneva Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees that many internally displaced persons are returning to their homes in southern Yemen. According to the Office, in the past four months more that 80,000 people have returned, which represents the first significant reduction in the number of internally displaced persons since May 2011.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“The people and Government of Yemen need and deserve our full support in building a more democratic, prosperous and participatory society. In our View, building strong foundations for the democratic transition taking place in Yemen under the leadership of President Mansour and his Government of National Unity will require an inclusive and participatory National Dialogue, and that the outcomes of that dialogue be incorporated in the constitutional process to be concluded by the end of 2013, leading to general elections in February 2014. We are therefore pleased that, through discussions in the preparatory committee, an agreement has been reached on appointments to open seats at the National Dialogue Conference.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“Benomar's influence and participation in the entire process have been highly significant. We see great progress in the developments he explained to us today, the first anniversary of the signing on 23 November 2011 in Riyadh of the historic Transition Agreement, which ended the violence in Yemen and put the country on the path of democratic transition. The people and Government of Yemen have acted valiantly, resolutely and in a timely way to save the country from civil war. As the Secretary-General said on his recent visit to Sana'a, the process of change that has been set in motion is irreversible. We underline the strong commitment of the United Nations and the important role it plays in the progress made to date in Yemen.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I join my colleagues in most warmly congratulating you, Mr. President, and your delegation on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We are sure that your leadership and efficiency will bring to the Council all the dynamism for which you are known. I also wish to express my thanks to Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, Ambassador of India, and his entire team for their leadership and the very serious way in which they led the work of the Council in the past month. I want to thank and commend Special Adviser of the Secretary-General for Yemen Jamal Benomar for his very important work in that country. We greatly regret that the planned Security Council mission to Yemen could not occur, but we are aware that Mr.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“What makes a genuine contribution to reaching effective solutions is mechanisms geared to cooperation, constructive dialogue and effective support to countries.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“To deal with that assessment, States will have to include in their reports updated figures on the numbers and percentages of women's participation in their Government bodies and parliaments, as well as the percentage of temporary employment benefits received by women in the context of early economic recovery programmes. It should be recognized that the primary responsibility for protecting women in matters related to peace and security belongs to States. Thus multilateral bodies and reports submitted should focus on coordinating procedures that facilitate performances, help to reduce duplication of efforts and build a coherent focus on the ground. The approaches should not concentrate exclusively on mechanisms designed to identify problems of human rights, since they do not contribute to lasting solutions.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“In any case, what is highlighted are assessments based on aspects particular to the internal functions of the United Nations, such as the percentage of instances of wrongful conduct by members of peacekeeping missions,the proportion ofwomen inhigh-levelpositions in field missions, the percentage of field missions with gender experts, the degree to which measures to protect the human rights of women and girls are included in directives issued by peacekeeping missions, and the proportion of United Nations financing used to tackle gender-equality issues.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Concerning the indicators adopted to evaluate progress in implementing resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions on the same subject, these have the potential to become an important tool for designing mechanisms for preventing harmful acts against women and girls and for strengthening the protection of victims. We believe it is important to emphasize that such indicators should also be used in strict conformity with the mandate as laid out by the various resolutions. Maximum use should be made of the United Nations reports and special political missions as references for evaluating prevention. However, it is not helpful to take those findings out of context when they have already been discussed with States and do not contain new information regarding the indicators.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source