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Osorio

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first: 2010-11-22
most recent: 2013-10-18
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“While we understand the need to protect ourselves from the dangers posed by what has been referred to as illicit cross-border trafficking and movement, Colombia's laws and Constitution consider borders primarily as zones of integration wherein economic, social, scientific, technological and cultural development should be promoted. As such, they emphasize the strengthening of systems for cross-border customs cooperation, as well as of networks for the sharing of information among law-enforcement authorities.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“It is also necessary to adopt efficient mechanisms and measures to strengthen international cooperation and coordination among States to combat the various manifestations of the crimes under consideration. It is therefore a priority to strengthen border controls through the allocation of technological and financial resources, to establish effective legal cooperation agreements, and to exchange information. My country believes that these challenges should be addressed holistically and in respect for the balance between measures to strengthen security and avoiding obstacles to social and economic development.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“In that context, Colombia welcomes the creation of an inventory of actions and initiatives that have been taken by the Organization at the request of States in order to strengthen its capacities in this area. The criminal manifestations under consideration today are also regulated by specialized international treaties, in conformity with a broad and comprehensive legislative framework that offers the legal tools adequate to combating them. Similarly, agreements reached in the context of the General Assembly recognize overall concepts that are broadly accepted within the Organization and allow the development of inclusive and balanced strategies. The Organization as a whole must focus its efforts on providing the assistance requested by States towards achieving comprehensive compliance with the obligations that arise from these agreements.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“We must acknowledge that effective compliance with obligations arising from the Council's decisions adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter depends not solely on political will, but also on the tools available to Member States. That is why, on the basis of an assessment that emphasizes cooperation and coordination, we should focus our efforts on improving the efficiency of binding decisions taken by the Council to strengthen the capacities, institutions and normative frameworks of Member States. In exercising sovereign power to manage and control their borders, States have the responsibility to fully meet their international obligations.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“These complex criminal activities transcend the trafficking and cross- border dimensions and require a comprehensive and balanced approach that addresses all their aspects. The international community must combat such criminal activities with unwavering resolve. That is why it is a priority to adopt, in the context of the Organization, a binding instrument to improve control of the trade in small arms and light weapons, explosives and related materials, and the marking and registration of munitions in order, and to prohibit their transfer to armed non-State actors. The illicit cross- border traffic in weapons is probably one of the factors with the greatest impact on national and international security, and further exacerbates violent situations.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“This discussion should lead us to deepen the cooperation between the Security Council and other bodies of the United Nations system concerning an issue that, by its very nature and global scope, requires concerted and coordinated action of the various organs and bodies of the United Nations system in development of the principles of the Charter and the framework of its respective responsibilities and mandates. Illicit trafficking in nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their delivery systems, as well as the movement of terrorists and their funds across borders, are recognized as threats to international peace and security. Moreover, in specific contexts, the Council has discussed different manifestations of organized crime that contribute to the deterioration of situations that are already fragile.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): We believe that today's debate on securing borders against illicit cross-border trafficking and movement and how cross-border crime and its manifestations can exacerbate situations under the Council's consideration is taking place at a very timely moment. The Secretary- General made some very pointed comments on the implications of such activities and the involvement of the United Nations. Managing, securing and protecting borders is a sovereign prerogative of States. We believe it necessary to strike a balance between control measures to maintain secure borders and facilitating the movement of persons, funds and legitimate goods.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“The efforts of the Joint Special Envoy are fully worthy of our backing and appreciation. It is crucial that the Council and the Joint Special Envoy work together. We must maintain an attitude marked by cautious optimism, given the precariousness of the situation, and we must also hope that the positive signs can be consolidated. We must continue to urge the Syrian authorities and the opposition to abide by the ceasefire, so that it will be possible to work within the framework of a political dialogue.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source
“Kofi Annan. As I said when the Council adopted resolution 2043 (2012), we hope that an expanded presence on the ground will enable constant supervision and evaluation of the compliance with the six-point plan, to which the Syrian Government opposition have committed. The Secretary-General should inform the Council on any obstacle hindering the effective discharge of the UNSMIS mandate. My delegation believes that the Joint Special Envoy's six-point plan is the ideal response in that it seeks to put an immediate end to the violence, ensure humanitarian access and facilitate a political transition, led by Syria itself, towards a democratic and pluralistic political system, through the creation of the conditions needed to initiate a broad political dialogue between the Syrian Government and the full spectrum of the Syrian opposition.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source
“The international community, for its part, should ensure that the parties take effective measures that ensure respect for and enjoyment of human rights and the fundamental freedoms of the population. Regarding the situation in Syria, it is clear that Violence in all its forms and repression have not come to an end. There are still attacks and incidents that are violations of the 12 April ceasefire. Colombia voted in favour of the establishment of the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria, which contributes to additional efforts on the part of the Security Council. We believe that the second unanimous decision by the Security Council shows the Council's firm determination to resolve the crisis in Syria through the full support for and implementation of the Joint Special Envoy's six-point plan, that is to say, the plan of Mr.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source
“Israel for its part should take effective measures to stop the violence of the settlers, including efforts to bring those responsible for those acts to justice. My country underscores the progress made by the Palestinian Authority in the preparation of their institutions with the goal of establishing a State. We back the actions of the international community aimed at bolstering capacity-building of Palestinian authorities to ensure the viability of an independent and sovereign State that provides for the well-being of its people. We believe that, in order to attain a lasting peace, the parties should abstain from unilateral measures that go against international law, harm civilians or endanger them.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source
“The parties should continue in their efforts towards rapprochement, working constructively in a spirit of mutual trust, as dialogue is the only possible and effective road towards the prompt renewal of a negotiation process that ensures stable and lasting peace. We invite the representative of the Quartet to continue its active and intense work to achieve this goal. We note progress made by the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank. However, we believe that more efforts should be made to preserve law and order to fight against all forms of extremism and to put an end to provocation. We are concerned over the fragile situation in Gaza. Rocket attacks launched from Gaza must stop, as they affect the security and coexistence of both peoples.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source
“Accordingly, we back the actions of the Quartet aimed at the implementation of the 23 September 2011 plan, which highlights, as reiterated at the 12 March meeting in New York and the 11 April meeting in Washington, DC, the significance and encouragement the Quartet finds in the fact that new plans for dialogue among the parties have been discussed, as have been ways in which those initiatives could be supported. The creation of a viable Palestinian State, living in peace side by side with Israel with clearly defined, secure and internationally recognized borders must therefore be the fruit of direct negotiations between the parties, ensuring coexistence between these two peoples.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Lynn Pascoe for the briefing and update that he presented today. As we come together in today's monthly debate, the Colombian delegation once again would like to express its conviction regarding the need and importance of continuing to support all those actions that could lead to the establishment of a lasting peace in the Middle East and contribute to dialogue and rapprochement between the parties, based on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source
“My delegation believes that his proposal is an ideal one to immediately put an end to all violence, ensure access to humanitarian assistance and to provide for a political transition, led by Syria towards a democratic pluralistic political system through the establishment of the necessary conditions for beginning a broad-based political dialogue between the Syrian Government and the entire spectrum of the Syrian opposition. That is why it is urgent that all parties effectively meet all of the conditions provided for in the proposal and in the commitments they have made and that the Syrian authorities put an end to violent repression and atrocities.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“We would hope that the broad presence on the ground will make it possible for us to follow up and monitor on an ongoing basis the fulfilment of the conditions set out in the six-point plan, to which the Syrian Government and the opposition have committed themselves. To that end, the resolution requests the Secretary-General to inform the Security Council immediately of any obstacles preventing UNSMIS from doing its job. In that respect, we hope that the Syrian authorities will assume the responsibilities incumbent upon them. The coordination and efforts of the Joint Special Envoy deserve our full support and gratitude.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Colombia associates itself with this second pronouncement by the Security Council within one week, which shows our firm determination to deal with the Syrian crisis. It is clear that violence in all its forms has not ceased and that there continue to be attacks and incidents that constitute violations of the ceasefire declared on 12 April. That is why we support the establishment of the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS), with a mandate to monitor a cessation of armed Violence in all its forms by all parties and to oversee and ensure the full implementation of the six-point plan of the Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States, Mr. Kofi Annan.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“At the workshop, the countries of the region provided information about the progress they had made in the implementation of the resolution and their requirements in that respect. Finally, my country views nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation as part of a comprehensive process aimed at achieving general and complete disarmament in all its aspects and with regard to all types of weapons. It is thus important that all United Nations organs, within their respective purviews, commit themselves in a resolute manner to achieving the tangible objectives that have been set, which include the adoption of an arms trade treaty, strengthening the implementation of the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons, and the early entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear- Test-Ban Treaty.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“I should also like to refer to resolution 1540 (2004), which not only complements international efforts in the areas of disarmament, the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and combating terrorism, but also identifies the new threat posed by the possession by terrorists and non-State actors of such weapons, their delivery systems and related material. The resolution provides for international cooperation and assistance to be provided to States to ensure its effective implementation as a central element of prevention. With the support of the Organization of American States, the Stimson Centre and the Stanley Foundation, the first Andean workshop on resolution 1540 (2004) was convened in our country.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“We reiterate our willingness to work with every member of the Conference on Disarmament to ensure that the Conference resumes negotiations on pending international agreements in the area of disarmament and is able to emerge from the paralysis it has experienced for the past decade. Nuclear terrorism poses a threat for every State without exception. It is therefore necessary that we join efforts to effectively confront it. Colombia, which understands the scope of the threat, has undertaken the necessary domestic legislative steps to ratify the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and its Amendment, as well as the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“While the treaties establishing nuclear-weapon- free zones include additional protocols aimed at ensuring respect for non-nuclear status and against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, so long as general and complete nuclear disarmament is not achieved and the category of nuclear-weapon State continues to exist, it will continue to be urgent and necessary for the Conference on Disarmament to make genuine substantive progress on negotiating an agreement on this issue. A fissile material cut-off treaty is another legally binding instrument that remains to be negotiated in that multilateral forum in order to contribute significantly to non-proliferation - for non-proliferation also entails preventing access to fissile materials and technologies, including knowledge and information about nuclear weapons.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“While the declarations of moratoriums on nuclear tests made by various nuclear-weapon States constitute progress on the issue, only a legally binding commitment will prevent the carrying out of new nuclear explosions and their negative effects on international peace and security, as well as on human beings and the environment. As a State member of the Conference on Disarmament, Colombia believes that, in order to overcome existing differences between nuclear and non-nuclear-weapon States, there is a need to adopt a legally binding instrument on negative security assurances.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“In fulfilment of its obligations, Colombia has established a safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency, as well as an additional protocol thereto. Although there has been progress in reducing nuclear arsenals - in connection with which I should like to commend the entry into force, on 5 February 2011, of the Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms - much remains to be done to achieve their total elimination. All nuclear-weapon States without exception should make progress on that commitment in a verifiable, irreversible and definitive manner. As a State party to annex 2 of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, we would like to reiterate the importance of the Treaty's entry into force.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“That Treaty served as a model for the establishment of other such zones in Africa, the South Pacific, South-East Asia and Central Asia, as well as for the recognition of Mongolia as a nuclear-weapon-free country. The rejection of the possession, use or manufacture of this type of weapon by more than 100 States members of nuclear-weapon-free zones provides an important contribution to non-proliferation, while also serving as a confidence-building measure in the area of disarmament, thereby contributing to the maintenance of regional and international peace and security. Colombia, as a State party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and a country that does not possess nuclear weapons, has been an advocate for the universalization and effective implementation of that international instrument.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his important statement. This Security Council debate on nuclear non-proliferation, disarmament and security is a timely opportunity to reiterate the need for all Member States to fully comply with their obligations and commitments with regard to arms control, disarmament and all aspects of the non-proliferation of every type of weapon. We believe that international peace and security will only be fully achieved when the world is free of weapons of mass destruction, the threat they pose and the risk that they could be used by terrorists and non-State actors. 3 In 1967, with the adoption of the Treaty of Tlatelolco, the Latin American and Caribbean region became the world's first densely populated nuclear- weapon-free zone.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“We believe that his management and efforts deserve our full support and gratitude. The presence of a United Nations mission will require the full backing and participation of the Government of Syria. That is what we are seeking and what we hope will be achieved. 5”
2012-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6751 (2012) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council's message today is, first and foremost, a call to the Syrian Government to cease its violence and the unfettered repression of its people, which has jeopardized peace and security in a region that is already experiencing an extremely fragile situation. The world has watched with the unprecedented violence with horror; the authorities there are responsible for enormous levels of death and torture and violations of every human right. Finally, after more than a year of such atrocities, the Council has adopted a resolution (resolution 2042 (2012)) that seeks to end the violence and bring about political dialogue. The basis for that dialogue has been established by the Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States, Mr. Kofi Annan.”
2012-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6751 (2012) · source
“We are working with the Secretariat to determine the availability of rooms, and we trust that we will be able to settle on a date, which will then be duly made known to Council members.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I shall be brief. I should first like to thank Council members for their responses to and comments on the report that was presented, which overall reflects the work of the members of the Committee, whom I thank for their contributions and guidance. I should like also to highlight the work of the Panel of Experts, carried out under difficult conditions and with complete commitment and dedication. It deserves commendation, as does the Secretariat, which has provided guidance and assistance in a very serious- minded and professional manner. 14 I welcome the fact that the initiative of members to convene a briefing open to Member States has received the support that has been evident here. I suggest that such a meeting be convened during the first two weeks of April, if possible.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“In relation to the issue of national implementation, I would like to note that on 30 January 2012, the Panel of Experts transmitted to the Committee, in accordance with paragraph 1 (b) (i) of the Committee's work programme, a quarterly assessment of the implementation reports submitted by Member States pursuant of paragraph 31 of resolution 1929 (2010), for the period from 1 November 2011 to 31 January 2012. On the same issue, I am happy to note that during the reporting period the Committee received communications from Turkmenistan and Armenia 12-27140 transmitting their respective reports on the implementation of resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008) and 1929 (2010). That concludes my report on the work of the Committee.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“On 6 March 2012, responding to a query from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the Committee sent a letter providing clarifications regarding the sanctions regime imposed on Iran under resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008) and 1929 (2010) and humanitarian activities. On 30 January 2012, the Committee responded to the note verbale dated 9 January 2012, which reported a violation of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007), as I referred to earlier. The Committee continued its consideration of a reported inspection and seizure, on 28 August 2010, of a container onboard the vessel MS Finland, with a view to sending letters to six Member States.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“Furthermore, the Committee received from a Member State a note verbale dated 22 February 2012, indicating that its citizens and residents, as well as entities based in that Member State, should address their de-listing requests to the Committee directly through the focal points. The Committee also received a letter dated 6 March in which a Member State proposed, in accordance with paragraph 26 of resolution 1929 (2010), the designation of two Iranian individuals and an Iranian entity identified following a Violation previously reported to the Committee.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“In a letter dated 22 February, a Member State provided information on interdictions of three consignments. The Committee also received a letter dated 3 January from a Member State, providing information on the inspection of the Panel of Experts in that State on 18 and 19 November 2011 regarding a previously reported incident. On 27 December 2011, the Committee received a note verbale from a Member State containing a notification with reference to paragraph 5 of resolution 1737 (2006) concerning the transfer to Iran of items 12-27140 "intended for nuclear power plants with a light-water reactor". The Committee also received a note verbale dated 1 March 2012 from a Member State transmitting a notification in accordance with paragraph 15 of resolution 1737 (2006) and paragraph 4 of resolution 1747 (2007).”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“During the reporting period, the Committee continued its consideration of the draft annual report for 2011. During the reporting period, the Committee received a communication about a reported Violation of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007), which imposes a ban on the export and procurement of all arms and related materiel from the Islamic Republic of Iran. In a note verbale dated 9 January 2012, a Member State provided information on the results of inspections carried out on material confiscated from a truck on 15 February 2011 at a border gate with Syria. In a letter dated 28 February 2012, four Member States submitted a report regarding a violation of paragraph 9 of resolution 1929 (2010) on the launch of the Navid satellite into space using Iran's Safir space launch vehicle as announced by Iran on 3 February 2012.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“A Member State drew the attention of the Committee to a public statement of the Secretary- General of Hizbullah dated 7 February, in which he acknowledged that his movement had received material support in all possible and available forms from Iran since 1982, while recognizing that in the past his movement had remained silent when asked about financial and military support. With respect to the implementation assistance notices previously drafted by the Panel at the request of the Committee, some Committee members expressed hope that the notices could be soon finalized. A Member State raised the issue of the Panel's travel arrangements. Members also heard a briefing from the delegation of France on the similarities between ballistic and space technologies.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“The Panel conducted Visits and held a series of consultations, listed in the annex, and submitted three reports regarding reported incidents, as well as a fourth quarterly assessment of Member States' implementation reports. Committee members exchanged views on a number of issues, including on the three reports submitted by the Panel, the publication of the Panel's 2011 final report, the need for an effective and diligent response of the Committee to sanctions violations, and the open briefing of the Chair to be held soon, with the participation of the Panel. Some Member States expressed concern regarding the illicit transfers of arms between Iran and 2 Syria, documented by the reports notified to the Committee.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“I have the honour to present the 90-day report of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), in accordance with paragraph 18 (h) of the same resolution. The report covers the period from 21 December 2011 to 20 March 2012. During the reporting period, the Committee held one informal consultation, on 29 February 2012. The Committee also continued to perform its duties through informal contacts and exchanges and the no-objection procedure envisioned by paragraph 15 of the guidelines for the conduct of its work. During the informal consultations of 29 February, the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts briefed the Committee on the Panel's activities since December 2011.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“We wish to stress the numerous initiatives undertaken at the bilateral and subregional levels to address and amicably resolve the various humanitarian and security problems burdening Afghanistan and its neighbours - efforts that also contribute to bolstering the building of confidence.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“The international community reaffirmed its willingness to work with a stable, democratic and prosperous Afghanistan at the Bonn Conference. To that end, a number of mutual commitments were made in the area of governability, security, the peace process, economic and social development and regional cooperation. The Kabul process and the national priority programmes must continue to be the policies that govern the commitments and responsibilities under that process on the basis of the principles of Afghan ownership and leadership and respect for the sovereignty and unity of Afghanistan. In that context, regional cooperation is very relevant.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“We deem very timely the comprehensive review of the activities of UNAMA in implementation of its mandate and hope that it will contribute to the effectiveness of the activities undertaken by the various United Nations entities with a presence on the ground. The one United Nations approach, supported by the Government of Afghanistan, has the support of my country as well. UNAMA must continue to focus its efforts on critical areas so as to facilitate the political process aimed at peace, reconciliation, security, governability, economic development and regional cooperation. The United Nations must continue to play a central role in coordinating international efforts with national authorities in order to ensure their coherence with the priorities identified by Afghanistan and prevent any duplication of effort.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“We reiterate our call on all parties to the conflict to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights and to take all of the necessary measures to ensure the protection of civilians. Practices such as suicide attacks and the use of improvised explosive devices are ruining the process of dialogue and reconciliation. It is important that all parties show clearly that they are committed to the process in which the Afghan Government is engaged. We welcome the efforts of President Hamid Karzai to ensure that progress in a credible process of dialogue and reconciliation is a high priority for his Government. We hope that the recent difficulties will be overcome and that the Taliban will commit to renouncing violence and terrorism and accept the Constitution.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“In that respect, we support the talks under way aimed at resolving differences, and we look forward to a satisfactory outcome. We wish to stress the importance of ensuring that the transition focuses not only on security but also on improving the living conditions of the Afghan people. We agree with the Afghan Government that confidence in State institutions and prosperity are fundamental to the building and strengthening of stability. We recognize in that respect that the progress made in the area of security could be affected by weaknesses in the areas of socio-economic development, governability and the rule of law. Violence remains one of the main factors affecting the Afghan people.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“It is significant that a growing percentage of the Afghan population can now be found in areas where the Afghan forces have assumed control. However, it is important to continue to increase the capacity and professionalism of the Afghan security and police forces. To that end, the contribution of the International Security Assistance Force and the NATO training mission in Afghanistan will be essential. We must continue to work towards ensuring Afghan responsibility in the area of security within the framework of the agreed timetable, which is set to conclude at the end of 2014, while taking into account developments on the ground. The recent security incidents and the regrettable episodes of violence to which they led should not hinder the implementation of prior agreements.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me at the outset to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Kubis, for his concise and comprehensive report on the situation in Afghanistan. The sensitive functions and responsibilities that he has assumed have our full support. I should like also to thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for his analysis of the situation, presented from the point of view of his Government. I wish to convey to him the support of the Government of Colombia and our strong wish that the transition process be efficient and peaceful. We are optimistic about the progress made in the transition towards Afghan responsibility and leadership in the area of security.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“Our support and that of the international community in such situations will be more effective and sustainable if we are able to recognize political and cultural contexts and if the Governments and peoples continue working together towards consolidating the progress achieved. The spontaneous movement that is the Arab Spring opens the way for the progressive establishment of States and Governments based on respect and the genuine implementation of democratic principles and the rule of law. Those recently formed Governments should anchor their legitimacy in respect for the rights of the population, the provision of basic social services, the generation of employment and the creation of conditions promoting sustainable economic development, the benefits of which will be a tangible reality for all citizens without distinction.”
2012-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6734 (2012) · source
“The Council must maintain close cooperation with regional organizations and give priority to strategies aimed at preventing conflicts through mediation and good offices. The League of Arab States, the African Union, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Gulf Cooperation Council have a privileged position, with unique access to key players and with knowledge and experience of the situation in the region that are exceptional, and their participation as strategic partners is, therefore, key for developing actions that are appropriate for the particular circumstances and needs of each country of the region. My country naturally gives all of its support to the actions of those organizations.”
2012-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6734 (2012) · source
“Colombia has resolutely supported and participated in the efforts of the international community aimed at putting an end to this unheard of situation and all forms of violence and violations of human rights and at promoting a transition to a democratic and pluralistic system. In order to avoid situations such as this the Security Council should stress the use of the instruments of preventive diplomacy that it has at its disposal in order to reduce the threats posed by armed conflicts and their associated human costs. We must use all the peaceful means available to us to protect civilians from violence, in accordance with the principles and objectives of the Charter of the United Nations and in full respect for the principles of territorial integrity, national unity, sovereignty and the political independence of States.”
2012-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6734 (2012) · source
“Sound and suitable institutional arrangements are required in order to channel the various social demands and, at the same time, avoid polarization, while building the institutions and legal framework that will encompass relations between citizens and their Governments. The international community is astonished to see how disproportionate force is being used against the civilian population in Syria. Systematic violations of fundamental freedoms and human rights have been witnessed, and extremes have been reached that must be qualified as crimes against humanity. That is unacceptable and must be categorically condemned, particularly by the Security Council, using the means that it has at its disposal.”
2012-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6734 (2012) · source
“In order to overcome a past of authoritarianism and sectarianism, it is not enough to simply hold periodic elections. There needs to be a gradual establishment of political parties, a strengthening of civil society organizations and ideological pluralism, free access to information and the exercise of fundamental freedoms and human rights. That requires time for learning and the decisive support of the international community for national efforts. The transition towards societies that are more democratic and representative requires the convergence and participation of all sectors of society around common principles and purposes.”
2012-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6734 (2012) · source
“The response of the international community to the challenges and opportunities that arise from that process have been centred around prevention and the cessation of violence and violent repression against civilian populations crying out to have their fundamental human rights and freedoms respected. That includes the freedoms of election and association, the recognition of the rights of women and gender equality, the rights of minorities, as well as access to economic opportunities. In a region that is as complex as it is vital for the maintenance of international peace and security, the authorities encounter major difficulties and limitations in their response to the demands and expectations of a population eager for reforms.”
2012-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6734 (2012) · source