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lines on the record: 125
first: 2009-01-07
most recent: 2009-06-29
sittings or episodes: 12
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“The European Union commends recent positive developments in the security situation in Timor-Leste and acknowledges the significant progress achieved in addressing the challenges of the Falintil-Forcas de Defesa de Timor-Leste petitioners and the return of internally displaced persons. In that respect, the closure of a large number of IDP camps in Dili and Bacau and the process of reintegration are encouraging signs. The European Union has taken note of them with appreciation. At the same time, the European Union encourages the Government of Timor-Leste to continue its efforts and to focus on long-term solutions to those challenges.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We are committed to continuing our support in crucial public sector areas. For the period from 2008 to 2013, the European Union is providing support of about â‚¬81 million in areas such as institutional capacity-building, rural development, assistance to the health sector and food security. Furthermore, under the Instrument for Stability, the European Commission is providing support to Timor-Leste in security sector reform, the social reintegration of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and employment generation. In those areas, the European Union works closely with the United Nations Development Programme, the International Organization for Migration and the International Labour Organization.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2009/72), the Japanese presidency of the Security Council for convening this open debate, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Atul Khare, for the tireless work of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) on the ground, which is highly appreciated by the international community. The European Union has been following the recent developments in Timor-Leste with great interest. We commend the Government and people of Timor- Leste for their efforts to achieve long-term stability and ensure sustainable development in all spheres of public life in the country. Since 1999, the European Union has provided about â‚¬327 million in development and humanitarian assistance.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (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; and the European Free Trade Association country Liechtenstein, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. First and foremost, let me extend our warm welcome to President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor- Leste. The European Union highly appreciates his courage and his dedication to securing a better future for the people of Timor-Leste. It is a pleasure to hold today's debate with President Ramos-Horta present, especially when recalling the terrible events of 11 February 2008.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“I want to express the EU's firm support for the establishment of an informal experts group on the protection of civilians and encourage the use of the aide-memoire as a reliable reference for future reviews of peacekeeping and other mandates. With this, let me reassure the Council of the EU's continued commitment on this important issue.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“In this context, the EU also emphasizes the need for close coordination and meaningful positive synergies of policies regarding the protection of civilians within the United Nations framework activities in other key areas, such as human rights, gender equality, children in armed conflict, the rule of law, small arms and light weapons, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, and security sector reform. We believe that the updated aide-memoire to be annexed to the statement by the President of the Security Council will prove to be an inclusive instrument in integrating various aspects of the protection of civilians.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“Finally, the EU maintains the view that the protection of civilians is a key aspect of the United Nations peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts, and must be comprehensively, systematically and consistently incorporated in all Security Council mandates. The EU wants to underline that the Security Council has recently made important decisions that enforce the protection of civilians component and the respect of international humanitarian law in the mandates of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad. The EU looks forward to the Secretary-General's report on the implementation of the protection mandates in the peacekeeping missions.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“In the view of the EU, such results would reinforce the importance of this convention as part of the corpus of international humanitarian law. The EU welcomes the progress achieved in the implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and the review of the Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development during the year 2008. Mainstreaming coherent policies on small arms and light weapons within United Nations agencies and among its Member States remains a challenge that needs to be addressed in depth.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“We urge all countries that have not yet done so to sign and ratify the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel and its Optional Protocol, and we invite the Secretary-General to further include their provisions in host country and other agreements. A landmark development has recently taken place on the containment of the risks posed by cluster munitions. The EU wishes to commend the increasing support of States for the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which prohibits the use, production, transfer and stockpiling of cluster munitions. The EU remains determined to negotiate within the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, a legally binding instrument that addresses the humanitarian concerns of cluster munitions in all their aspects.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“All appropriate measures should be used to prevent violence and to bring to justice perpetrators of serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. The EU would also like to express its full support for the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide. Let me reaffirm our gratitude to and solidarity with humanitarian actors whose safe, unhindered and timely access to the civilian population, in particular in times of armed conflict, is a fundamental condition for the fulfilment of their mandates and mission. We encourage humanitarian personnel on the ground to follow the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence, and we call on the recipient countries to ensure their safety and security.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“We should also bear in mind the basic needs of refugees and internally displaced persons. The EU is continuously concerned by the growing number of internally displaced persons and calls for ensuring their protection. Regrettably, in many conflicts, impunity prevails due to the lack of political will and action. Therefore, the Security Council should make clear once again that any action against civilian populations, including genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, are unacceptable. The International Criminal Court (ICC), the International Criminal Tribunals and the special courts are working hard to promote peace and justice. The EU encourages all States to provide their full support to the ICC by acceding to the Rome Statute and cooperating with the Court.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“The EU member States continue to implement long-term EU guidelines on the protection of children affected by armed conflict and is interested in cooperating with other States on this issue on the basis of resolution 1612 (2005), which sets an enhanced framework for the protection of children in armed conflict. The EU remains deeply concerned by the continuing practice of recruitment and use of child soldiers, in clear violation of international legal obligations and other relevant principles. In this context, I would like to invite all countries to ratify and implement the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict, and to adhere to and follow the Paris Commitments and Principles adopted in 2007.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“The EU member States demonstrated their deep commitment to these objectives by co-sponsoring resolution 1820 (2008) and by adopting long-term EU guidelines on violence against women and girls and combating all forms of discrimination against them in 2008, as well as adopting a European Security and Defence Policy document on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) as reinforced by resolution 1820 (2008) in the context of the European Security and Defense Policy. Similarly, the EU continues to strongly support the valuable work done by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“Resolution 1820 (2008) also calls for dealing with these crimes as a security problem, requiring a systematic security response that is proportional in scale and magnitude. The EU has been strengthening its policy on sexual and gender-based violence by pursuing three objectives: preventing violence, protecting and supporting victims, and combating the impunity of perpetrators of violence.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“The EU emphasizes the need to develop in parallel additional concepts based on the aim to protect civilian populations, human security and the responsibility to protect. The EU welcomes the endorsement by heads of State and Government of the principle of the responsibility of protection; therefore, we call for the full implementation of this principle by the Security Council as well as by the General Assembly. The EU is ready to contribute and commends other organizations or groups for taking initiatives to make this principle a norm in international relations. The EU is firmly committed to the full and effective implementation of Security Council resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008). The EU is concerned by the continued high prevalence of sexual and gender-based violence in situations of armed conflict, including as a tactic of war.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“The European Union particularly welcomes this debate, as it is taking place 60 years after the adoption of the Geneva Conventions, which contain the core norms and principles of international humanitarian law concerning the protection of civilians in situations of aimed conflict. In this respect, the EU urges States that have not yet done so to accede to both Additional Protocols of 1977 to the Geneva Conventions and to consider accepting the competence of the International Fact- Finding Commission, pursuant to Article 90 of the Additional Protocol I. On numerous occasions, the Security Council has demanded that all parties to armed conflicts comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians in armed conflicts. Unfortunately, as we speak, civilians continue to bear the brunt of the conflicts.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The candidate country Croatia and the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, as well as Armenia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, align themselves with this statement. I should like to thank the presidency of the Security Council and the Secretary-General for this thematic debate and to commend Mr. John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for his informative briefing.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“In this respect, it considers that the Arab Peace Initiative offers a solid and appropriate basis for peace in the Middle East to which all parties should give their consideration. The European Union also encourages inter- Palestinian reconciliation behind President Mahmoud Abbas, commends the mediation efforts of Egypt and the Arab League in this respect, and is prepared to support any Government which respects the Palestine Liberation Organization's commitments, resolutely supports the peace negotiations with Israel and pursues policies and measures that reflect the Quartet's principles. Finally, let me stress once again that the European Union is determined to assist alongside the other members of the Quartet and the region's States in ending violence and re-launching the peace process.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“It must lead towards the establishment of an independent, democratic and viable Palestinian State in the West Bank and Gaza existing side by side with Israel in peace and security. In order to foster a lasting settlement, the European Union, while neither intervening in the negotiations nor prejudging their outcome, reiterates its willingness to assist in the implementation of a final peace agreement when the time comes. The European Union calls upon the parties to desist from any actions that threaten the viability of a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement, in conformity with international law. The European Union is fully aware of the responsibility of the international community, especially the Quartet. The European Union also reiterates the importance of the Arab partners' sustained, broad and constructive commitment.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The European Union dispatched a field mission to provide the most appropriate response as quickly as possible, in cooperation with the United Nations, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and non-governmental organizations. Lastly, the European Union reiterates the need to step up the peace process. In this context, it welcomed the adoption of resolution 1850 (2008). We are convinced that there is no military solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in Gaza or elsewhere. The solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict must be based on the process set out in Annapolis and in accordance with the terms of reference of the Madrid Conference, in particular land for peace, the relevant Security Council resolutions and the Quartet's Road Map.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The cessation of fighting should allow a lasting and normal opening of all border crossings, as provided for in the 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access. The European Union is ready to re-dispatch the European Union Border Assistance Mission to Rafah to enable its reopening in cooperation with Egypt, the Palestinian Authority and Israel. It is also willing to examine the possibility of extending its assistance to other crossing points, provided that the issues relating to security have found a satisfactory response. Secondly, immediate humanitarian action is required. Food, urgent medical supplies and fuel must be delivered to the Gaza Strip, the safe evacuation of the injured must be allowed and immediate access for humanitarian workers should be made possible through the opening of crossing points.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The foreign ministers of the States members of the European Union met in Paris on 30 December 2008 and put forward their proposals to resolve the crisis. Subsequently, a European ministerial delegation led by the European Union presidency, represented by Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg, travelled to the region to seek an end to the violence, to alleviate the current distressing humanitarian situation and to discuss the European Union proposals agreed upon in Paris. First, the current situation on the ground makes the need to reach an immediate and permanent ceasefire absolutely urgent. There must be an unconditional halt to rocket attacks by Hamas on Israel and an end to Israeli military action.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“09-20163 The European Union also calls on the parties, in particular Israel, to grant immediate, unhindered and secure passage for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip. The European Union welcomes the three-hour halt of Israeli military operations and calls on Israel to open a humanitarian corridor in Gaza to allow humanitarian organizations free access to the territory. The European Union is also ready to step up its already substantial assistance for the improvement of the humanitarian situation of those in need. The European Union fully supports the international efforts to find an immediate solution to the current crisis and takes an active part in these efforts.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We are profoundly disturbed by the losses of civilian lives at the United Nations school in J abaliya as a result of Israeli military action. The European Union is determined to make every effort to help stop the current violence and repeats its call for an immediate cessation of military action on both sides. There must be an unconditional halt to rocket attacks by Hamas on Israel and an end to Israeli military action. The European Union urges the parties to fully respect their obligations under international humanitarian law. The European Union recalls that no military solution can prevail in Gaza and calls for the establishment of a lasting truce. The European Union welcomes the initiative of Presidents Mubarak and Sarkozy and follows with hope the latest developments in that direction.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The candidate country Croatia; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia; and the European Free Trade Association country Liechtenstein, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this statement. The European Union is deeply concerned over the ongoing fighting, the plight of civilians in and around Gaza and the suffering and anguish of the entire civilian population in the region. We deplore the ongoing hostilities, which have caused high numbers of civilian casualties, and we wish to express our sincere condolences to the families of the Palestinian and Israeli victims.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source