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first: 2009-01-07
most recent: 2009-06-29
sittings or episodes: 12
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“EUFOR, EU members and other EUFOR troop- contributing countries contributed in many other ways to the transfer of authority to MINURCAT that took place on 15 March 2009, including through early planning, support to MINURCAT and the re-hatting of an important part of the EUFOR contingents, which made up most of MINURCAT's strength at the date of the transfer of authority. The European Union welcomes the holding of the inclusive political dialogue in the Central African Republic and stresses the need to keep this new momentum. The EU is concerned about the recent spate of violence in the North of the country. All groups concerned must refrain from the use of violence.”
2009-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6111 (2009) · source
“Throughout its mandate, EUFOR acted in an impartial, neutral and independent manner and was recognized as such by all actors. EUFOR's engagement with MINURCAT was highly significant from the beginning of the operation and was further intensified as the handover approached. EUFOR assisted MINURCAT with facilitation and the development of capabilities to train and deploy the United Nations-trained Chadian Detachement inte'gre' de securite officers. EUFOR established infrastructure, including six spacious and fully fledged military compounds in theatre, that were transferred to Chad and onwards to MINURCAT at the end of its mandate, thus setting the ground for the deployment of the United Nations follow-on force.”
2009-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6111 (2009) · source
“During the reporting period, it conducted over 2300 short-range patrols in the areas of the main internally displaced persons sites and refugee camps, and over 260 long-range patrols in order to affirm its presence in other areas as well. EUFOR activities also included active engagement with humanitarian actors. The force integrated human rights issues and the protection of women and children in armed conflicts into its conduct of the operation, consistent with relevant Security Council resolutions. Beyond its mandate, EUFOR provided medical care for the local population. It also facilitated the removal of unexploded ordnance devices, thus contributing to the safety of the local population, and extracted humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO) personnel from Ouandjia in the Central African Republic in November 2008.”
2009-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6111 (2009) · source
“This is the second of the two reports on the operations and on the fulfilment of the EUFOR mandate requested by the Security Council, and covers the final six-month period from its full operating capability on 15 September 2008 to the mandate handover to the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) on 15 March 2009. As Council members will remember, the first report was delivered by Secretary-General/High Representative Javier Solana on 24 September 2008. Throughout its mandate, EUFOR made a tangible contribution towards protecting civilians in danger and, in particular, refugees and displaced persons who have been profoundly affected by the crisis in the region.”
2009-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6111 (2009) · source
“The European Union-led military force (EUFOR) in Chad and the Central African Republic was a success story and proof of exemplary cooperation between the European Union (EU) and the United Nations, from the launching of the operation to its successful handover on 15 March 2009. The European Union provided a bridging military arrangement in the region, pending the deployment of a United Nations force, for a period of one year. It is my honour to briefly introduce the report of the European Union requested under Security Council resolution 1778 (2007) of 25 September 2007.”
2009-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6111 (2009) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia; as well as the Republic of Moldova and Armenia align themselves with this statement. Let me begin by expressing our appreciation for having been invited to participate in today's meeting on behalf of the European Union. I would like to thank Mr. Edmond Mulet, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his briefing.”
2009-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6111 (2009) · source
“These statistics need to change if future peace agreements are to be achievable, representative and likely to secure durable peace. Sustainable peace cannot be managed through the marginalization of such a large and vital constituency.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“As the report points out, it is important that transitional justice issues be adequately covered in the agreement and that the rule of law be re-established. Where serious crimes have been committed, the culture of impunity often leads to a cycle of violence that undermines sustainable peace. Finally, the European Union appreciates the Secretary-General's commitment to improving gender expertise and balance at all levels. Women's absence from peace negotiations and the lack of gender expertise in mediation teams seriously limit the extent to which women's experiences of conflict and consequent needs for recovery are addressed in those processes. An analysis by the United Nations Development Fund for Women shows that, in 13 major comprehensive peace agreement processes since 2000, not one single woman was appointed as a mediator.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Under the African Peace Facility, an Early Response Mechanism has recently been established to support the mediation efforts of the African Union and other African regional organizations. Today's debate gives us the opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved through mediation and to identify the challenges of negotiated settlements. We should not consider mediation in isolation. Peace agreements have too often fallen apart, partly owing to the lack of a clear implementation plan. The United Nations and its partners need to build coherence across the conflict spectrum, including in the post-conflict peacebuilding phase, to improve the effectiveness of mediation, minimize the threat from spoilers and ensure that the agreements reached are sustained.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Like all other regional organizations, the European Union has its own interests, which may sometimes compromise our ability to serve as impartial mediators. The European Union has therefore developed a system of indirect support to third-party mediators, which also builds on the capacity and knowledge of non-governmental organizations. Specifically, the Instrument for Stability administered by the European Commission includes the Facility for urgent actions involving Policy Advice, Technical Assistance, Mediation and Reconciliation. The African Union is also playing an increasingly important role in mediation, and the European Union is committed to assisting in further developing its capacities.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“There are a number of actors within the European Union who, on occasion, play a role in international facilitation, mediation and dialogue processes. The European Union Presidency, High Representative Javier Solana and the European Union special representatives and members of the European Commission are among the most visible actors, but the heads of European Commission delegations and the heads of the European Security and Defence Policy mission are also frequently engaged in mediation activities. The European Union is in the process of strengthening and professionalizing its mediation and mediation support capacity so as to use that tool more effectively. We appreciate the continuing cooperation with the Mediation Support Unit in that endeavour.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Secretary-General's report points to the fact that mediation tends to be most effective when launched early, and the European Union regards positively the recent establishment of a mediation start-up fund. In order to further enhance our cooperation in mediation, the European Union and the United Nations should develop a mechanism of sharing expertise and lessons learned, develop joint training opportunities and work together on the establishment of a roster of mediation experts. The European Union supports the promotion of mediation as an efficient and cost-effective instrument of conflict prevention and resolution and is - as underlined in the Secretary-General's report - increasingly engaged in mediation efforts. The involvement of the European Union in mediation is twofold - direct and indirect.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The United Nations has been involved in mediation for over 60 years, and enhancing its capacities will further strengthen the collective impact of its mediation initiatives. The European Union supported the establishment of the United Nations Mediation Support Unit within the Department of Political Affairs and continues to contribute financially to its activities, through both the European Commission and individual European Union member States. We also support the proposed system-wide approach to mediation and the development of a standby team of regional and thematic experts. One of the prerequisites for effective mediation initiatives is the availability of flexible financial and human resources.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“When it works well, the world might not even notice that a potentially harmful conflict has been defused. When it fails, extinguishing the crisis requires much more effort and resources. That is why we must further improve the practice of international mediation and see to it that negotiated settlements to conflicts bring long-lasting stability with increasing frequency. The Secretary- General's report contains a large number of lessons learned and useful recommendations which must now be implemented in order to make mediation even more effective in the future. The success of international mediation rests on partnership, cooperation and the mutual support of all actors concerned.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia align themselves with this statement. I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for presenting the valuable report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/ 189). Mediation is a critically important tool among the limited responses available to the international community for conflict management. It can be applied at all stages of the conflict cycle, from prevention and peacemaking to the implementation of peace agreements.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The conference will also contribute to the establishment of a new paradigm for cooperation between Haiti and its financial donors. The European Union stands ready to play an active part there.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Furthermore, the capacity of the State to deliver basic services needs to be enhanced. The European Union cooperation strategy with Haiti for 2008 to 2013 is based on those elements. The strategy, funded with â‚¬291 million, will primarily focus on infrastructure, mainly the building of roads, as well as on governance. In this context, I would also like to mention that in February 2009 the European Union, which is one of the major donors to Haiti, opened a local representation of its Humanitarian Aid Office in Port-au-Prince. In conclusion, the European Union would like to express its full support for the high-level international conference on Haiti that is scheduled for 13 and 14 April in Washington, DC, to support reconstruction efforts and the implementation of the Government growth and poverty reduction strategy.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In this regard, the global financial crisis, the food crisis and the devastating consequences of Hurricanes Fay and Gustav and the tropical storms, have put additional pressure on Haiti's already dire socio-economic conditions. This deterioration of the socio-economic situation must be reversed to avoid a potential negative impact on the overall security situation, which still remains very fragile. In this context, the continuing engagement and vigilance of MINUSTAH is important. The focus of European Union cooperation is shifting from support for the transition period through democratic reform and rehabilitation to economic recovery and basic services. The European Union indeed believes that strong socio-economic development is required to sustain and consolidate the new-found stability.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The European Union commends the efforts of MINUSTAH in assisting the Haitian authorities, in particular the Haitian National Police, in the areas of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and security sector reform. The European Union believes that State-building activities and security sector reform need to be further pursued, as security sector reform is one of the key challenges that the Haitian Government faces. The European Union is committed to remaining part of the international community's efforts in supporting Haiti in this critical area, which also encompasses the rule of law, human rights and combating armed Violence and organized crime. The European Union remains particularly concerned about the levels of poverty and the socio- economic and humanitarian situation in Haiti.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The partial senatorial elections to be held in April and June 2009, which have been postponed since the end of 2007, remain a significant challenge for Haiti on the political front. Those elections will complete the composition of the upper chamber of the National Assembly of Haiti. The successful conducting of those elections will without doubt contribute to further stabilization of Haiti's political and security situation. Therefore, support provided by the international community is crucial in this area. The European Commission will contribute the amount of â‚¬3.3 million to these efforts. While tangible progress has been reached in the areas of political dialogue and elections, the extension of State authority, security, rule of law and human rights, there is still much that needs to be done in these areas.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“It underlines the continued need for increased cooperation with the Haitian national police with a View to responding more effectively to threats from organized crime. Justice reform is also one of the prerequisites for consolidating the security situation. We share the opinion that the formation of a Government with Michelle Duvivier Pierre-Louis as its Prime Minister was an important achievement, and we encourage the Government to take additional steps forward in the country's further political, security and socio-economic stabilization. The European Union also commends the leadership of President Rene Garcia Preval in stabilizing the economy and restoring political institutions.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The European Union welcomes the recent mission of the Security Council to Haiti and expresses its gratitude to the Permanent Representative of Costa Rica, who led the mission. The European Union followed with great interest the main achievements and outcomes of the mission. We also took note of the recent recommendations of the Secretary-General presented in his latest semi-annual report on MINUSTAH (S/2009/129). The European Union would like to thank MINUSTAH for its very active and effective work, shown predominantly through its efforts in reversing the deteriorating security situation and assisting with State building and institutional capacity-building. The European Union also notes the progress in the professionalization of the Haitian National Police (HNP), which operates in close cooperation with MINUSTAH.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. First and foremost, let me begin by thanking Mr. Hedi Annabi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, for his comprehensive briefing and for his leadership of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). I would also like to welcome the President of the Economic and Social Council and to thank all those who briefed the Council and all those who participated in today's debate.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In view of recent developments in Africa that remind us of the importance of effective conflict management, conflict 09-27223 prevention and the rule of law, the European Union is determined to continue assisting the African Union in developing its own capacity to deliver peace and stability on the continent and to become an increasingly strong partner to the United Nations and the entire international community. We see today's open debate as part of a long-term dialogue in this regard.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, let me emphasize once again that the European Union is strongly committed to further developing its own strategic partnership with the African Union and to providing long-term support to it in a wide range of areas. At the same time, the European Union fully supports further strengthening the strategic partnership between the African Union and the United Nations, including and in particular in the field of peace and security.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“in Somalia, the Central African Multinational Force (FOMUC), now the Mission for the Consolidation of Peace in Central Africa (MICOPAX), and two African Union operations in the Comoros - and to strengthening the capacities of relevant institutions and structures, as well as to strengthening interactions between the African Union and African subregional organizations. As decided just a month ago, the APF will continue to function over the next three years with the allocation of â‚¬300 million. It will also allow for the funding of African-led mediation efforts and post- conflict stabilization activities. This substantial support package is further reinforced by an additional â‚¬200 million being provided for building the peace and security capacity, activities and missions of the African subregional organizations.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The European Union instrument called the African Peace Facility (APF), which was established on the request of the African Union, represents a major source of predictable, sustainable and flexible funding for African-led peace-support operations, as well as for the building of the required capacity to plan, lead and manage operations. With a total allocation of â‚¬440 million since 2004, the APF has provided a major part of the funding to a number of African-led peace operations - AMIS in the Sudan/Darfur, AMISOM.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Joint European Union-African Union activities in this regard also include frequent political dialogue, the strengthening of the African Continental Early Warning System, ongoing assistance to African Union political- military structures and extensive training programmes. The three priority areas of the partnership for peace and security are, first, dialogue on challenges to peace and security, secondly, full operationalization of the African Peace and Security Architecture, and, thirdly, predictable funding for African-led peace-support operations. The Africa-European Union strategic partnership on peace and security is underpinned by a financing architecture.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“A cornerstone of the European Union-African Union partnership is the joint Africa-European Union Strategy agreed upon in 2007, which is accompanied by an ambitious and concrete three-year action plan for the period until 2010. It focuses on important objectives that range from security to democratic governance, human rights and development. The first of the eight strategic partnerships under the strategy is the partnership for peace and security. It includes projects such as joint evaluation missions to conflict and post-conflict areas, comprehensive consultation mechanisms, the training of experts, the development ofjoint strategies and so on.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“These conditions fully apply, for example, to the instrument of a multi-donor trust fund, which could, inter alia, enable donors to assist the African Union and troop-contributing countries during operations. On the use of United Nations assessed funds, additional discussions will be needed. The European Union looks forward to the assessment that the Secretary-General will prepare, taking into account the report of the panel as well as the implementation of resolution 1863 (2009). The European Union strongly believes that security is a precondition for development. The European Union is the biggest donor of development aid to Africa. The European Union and the African Union have a well-established partnership, and the European Union is fully committed to developing it further.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In this context, the European Union believes it will be pertinent to address specific modalities of such a fund, as well as its relations with existing funding mechanisms, including the European Union African Peace Facility, in order to provide additional resources to the African Union. With regard to funding mechanisms for African Union peace operations carried out under United Nations mandates in particular, the European Union understands the need for predictability and sustainability. Sustainable and predictable funding mechanisms should be reflective of the different scope and nature of the United Nations and its regional partners and should avoid restraining the independence of the respective partners in their specific spheres of competence and responsibility.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Among these tasks and challenges, the European Union attaches great importance to the protection of civilians as an integral part of most peacekeeping operations, as well as to the attainment of high standards in peacekeeping, including in particular the principle of zero-tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. The European Union is committed to assisting the African Union in developing its peacekeeping capabilities and human capacities. We fully support similar endeavours in relations between the African Union and the United Nations. Support in the area of logistics and training are essential elements of such cooperation. Furthermore, the European Union supports the idea of a multi-donor trust fund to finance 3 long-term African Union capacity-building.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“This is in line with the principle of African ownership, which the European Union fully supports. The African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), as well as efforts aimed at creating an African standby force, are recent, highly visible demonstrations in this respect. For its part, the European Union has provided major support to those African Union Missions and will continue to do so, including through its naval operation EU NAVFOR ATALANTA by contributing to the protection at sea of United Nations vessels delivering the logistical support package to AMISOM. The immensity of the tasks, which stems from increasingly difficult conflict environments and other related challenges, requires substantial institutional and operational capacity, including on the part of the African Union.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We are encouraged by the fact that the modalities and parameters of such cooperation have been well established thus far, including through regular interactions between the United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council. These interactions are also fundamental in view of the relevant decision-making processes for peace support operations. They can, inter alia, provide for a better understanding of the conflict situations and challenges at hand and contribute to ensuring clarity of shared goals. As I have already mentioned, the European Union greatly appreciates recent endeavours by African regional and subregional organizations, in particular by the African Union, to deliver peace in the continent. We commend the progress made in this regard so far.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Nine of the 19 current United Nations peacekeeping operations and numerous other types of United Nations missions and offices are situated in Africa. About 70 per cent of United Nations peacekeepers and 73 per cent of the United Nations peacekeeping budget go to Africa. Just from these basic facts, it is obvious that it is essential for the United Nations to have established and to further develop effective partnerships and cooperation with the African Union. The European Union fully supports efforts aimed at widening and strengthening United Nations cooperation with the African Union. In practical terms, 09-27223 close cooperation between the African Union and United Nations institutions and relevant bodies should be developed.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The European Union fully supports efforts aimed at enhancing dialogue and interaction between the Security Council and representatives of regional, subregional and other international organizations. This is directly linked to providing for more effective and efficient carrying out of the Security Council's work and to contributing to making the Council's deliberations more strategically oriented, as well as to ensuring that better account is taken of the current realities on the ground. The expertise, first-hand inputs and leverage that regional and subregional organizations have to offer are major assets that the United Nations and the Security Council can truly benefit from. It is a well-known fact that today many challenges to international peace and security lie in Africa.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Most recently, as of December 2008, the European Union launched the military operation called Operation Atalanta (EU NAVFOR Somalia), which is being conducted in support of resolutions 1814 (2008), 1816 (2008), 1838 (2008) and 1846 (2008). Of course, what I have just referred to is in no way a complete account of the various forms of EU- United Nations partnership and cooperation in the area of international peace and security. I have mentioned these examples mainly to clearly demonstrate that partnerships between the United Nations and its regional and subregional partners, such as the one between the United Nations and the European Union, are not only important but are effective and make a tremendous difference on the ground.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In January 2008, the European Union launched the bridging operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA in eastern Chad and north-eastern Central African Republic, the main task of which was to set the ground for a full-fledged United Nations operation in the same territory, the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT). Only three days ago, on 15 March 2009, based on close partnership and effective coordination between the United Nations and the 09-27223 European Union, most members of EUFOR Tchad/RCA were re-hatted, and today MINURCAT operates with its own military component, with around 1,650 nationals of European Union member States in it.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In recent years, approximately twenty EU military and civilian operations under the European Security and Defence Policy have been launched in all continents. Many of them are carried out under Security Council mandates, including in cases when the United Nations is no longer present in the particular territories. In 2006, for example, mainly in response to the call by the Secretary-General for reinforcement of the United Nations operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the European Union launched a EU-led force (EUFOR) mission in Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The European Union is proud to be building one such strategic partnership with the United Nations in many fields, including in the area of international peace and security, the maintenance of which, under the Charter, is the primary responsibility of the Security Council. Today, the European Union and the United Nations increasingly develop together thematic, strategic responses and operations. Allow me to recall here today the example of Operation Artemis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2003, which was a landmark in the particularly close European Union- United Nations cooperation in crisis management. It was subsequently formalized in the first joint European Union-United Nations declaration, signed on 24 September 2003, and supplemented by a joint statement of 7 June 2007.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The United Nations cooperation with regional, subregional and other international organizations under 2 Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter, has, for a number of years now, been in the spotlight of the Security Council. This has been duly reflected in several Council decisions. Allow me to highlight at least two such resolutions: resolutions 1631 (2005) and 1809 (2008). These are truly strategic partnerships. The European Union strongly believes in such partnerships and fully supports any effective, focused and well- coordinated effort, be it on the side of the United Nations Secretariat or on the side of the United Nations Member States, to further develop and operationalize them.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Allow me to begin by saying that the European Union attaches great importance to the existing and further developing partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. I would also like to highlight, right from the outset, how much we appreciate the recent key efforts of the African Union in the area of peace and security, including the deployment of African Union peace-support operations and the African Peace and Security Architecture. These efforts are fully in line with the principle of African ownership, which the European Union is also fully committed to. In this context, the European Union appreciates the efforts of the African Union-United Nations panel led by Mr. Prodi in preparing the report.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The candidate countries Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia, as well as the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. I would like to thank the Libyan presidency of the Security Council, which currently also holds the chairmanship of the African Union (AU), for organizing this open debate; the Secretary-General for his informative briefing; and Mr. Prodi for introducing the report (8/2008/813) on behalf of the African Union-United Nations panel established by the Secretary-General.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Last, but not least, the European Union will follow with great interest the 2009 local elections in Timor-Leste as another important milestone in the country's democratic processes and as a significant indicator of the progress achieved so far in the area of institutional capacity-building and democratic governance, which are both so crucial to ensuring stability and good governance in the country. In conclusion, I would like to reassure President Ramos-Horta and the Timorese people of the European Union's unwavering commitment to assisting their country in achieving further positive results in their country's stabilization and reconstruction and in addressing remaining challenges.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“The international community is eagerly awaiting the Government's revised national development plan, which is to focus on poverty reduction as called for under the 2008 national priorities, thereby signalling Government ownership of the process and giving donors a longer-term orientation, including the possibility of alignment according to the Accra Agenda for Action. Bearing in mind the persisting political, security and economic challenges at hand, the European Union fully supports the extension of UNMIT's mandate for another 12 months, at the current composition and strength, as recommended in the Secretary-General's report. The European Union is convinced that such an extension will help to ensure continuity in further stabilizing the country.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“It is therefore the European Union's aim to support labour-intensive work programmes, mainly through the implementation of the rural development programme. The European Union also encourages Timor-Leste to make use of the Petroleum Fund for future investment projects and to stimulate the non-oil part of the economy by creating new job opportunities and through basic infrastructure development. The European Union appreciates the Secretary- General's presentation in his report the medium-term strategy for UNMIT, with illustrative benchmarks for the four mandated priority areas - the review and reform of the security sector, the strengthening of the rule of law, economic and social development and the promotion of a culture of democratic governance dialogue - as requested by resolution 1802 (2008).”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“On its part, the European Union will continue to assist Timor-Leste in developing its justice sector and reinforcing the rule of law. An identification mission has already been sent to the country, with a mandate to identify specific support to the National Parliament as a way to support political and democratic dialogue in the country. The European Union is also concerned about the socio-economic situation in Timor-Leste despite positive results as far as overall economic growth is concerned. The Union is especially concerned about World Bank data regarding the increase in the poverty rate, which has reached about 50 per cent, and the high rate of unemployment, which could potentially lead to renewed instability.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“The recent establishment of the security sector reform team in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions, and the attention that the team and the United Nations task force on security sector reform have been paying to addressing the needs of Timor-Leste in the area of security sector reform are very welcome and encouraging developments. It cannot be overemphasized that all this would not make sense without the direct and active involvement of Timor-Leste and without true national ownership of security sector reform processes. Along the lines of the Secretary-General's report, the European Union remains concerned about the situation of the judiciary. Further support with regard to the backlog ofjudicial cases is necessary in order to help mitigate the difficult situation.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“The European Union expresses its full support for the role performed by UNMIT, especially the United Nations police contingent, as well as for other relevant actors implementing the security sector reform plan. The European Union underlines the need to intensify training activities for the PNTL, including in the area of human rights, and supports the development of a comprehensive and coherent concept for the whole security sector, which should be elaborated in a coordinated, inclusive and transparent manner and with the direct involvement of all relevant governmental and non-governmental actors.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“The active engagement of the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) and of UNMIT, which have contributed considerably to internal security, calls our attention to the question of resumption of responsibilities by the PNTL. In that regard, the European Union welcomes the possibility of starting that process on 27 March 2009, as indicated in the report of the Secretary-General. In addition, the European Union looks forward to receiving a document defining the specific roles of UNMIT police and the UNMIT-PNTL engagement, as mentioned in the Secretary-General's report, which is to be submitted before gradually handing over responsibilities to the PNTL.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source