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Pankin

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“A fine example of such regional cooperation is the experience of several African countries that have overcome conflict and achieved some success in peacebuilding. Such countries are ready to share their experiences and could be the source of initiatives that could be successfully implemented by States that have recently emerged from crises. Such experiences are tried and tested, empirical examples, and not just theories. The Peacebuilding Fund is an important mechanism for rapid financing that helps to attract long-term resources for reconstruction. It is important that we support its work, and my country, Russia, has confirmed its policy in that respect by making an annual contribution of $2 million to the Fund, which we will continue to provide.”
2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source
“In that context, we support statements concerning the activity of the Peacebuilding Commission, which is striving to formulate recommendations to ensure uninterrupted and coordinated international support for countries emerging from conflict. We note with pleasure the heightened attention being accorded by Member States and the Secretariat to various aspects of peacebuilding that require further consideration and the development of strategies and frameworks for practical implementation. In that respect, I would refer in particular to security sector reform, strengthening the rule of law and the development of civilian capacities. It is clear that positive peacebuilding results have been achieved by regional actors, including neighbouring countries and subregional organizations.”
2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source
“In addressing their principal task of disengaging the warring parties, stabilizing the situation and establishing conditions conducive to a political process, United Nations peacekeepers are also playing a critical role in creating conditions favourable to providing more significant peacebuilding support. We should, however, take into account the fact that peacebuilding is a multifaceted and long-term process that extends far beyond the limited time frame of peacekeeping operations. Therefore, providing basic assistance to States for institution-building, development and social and economic stability falls to the Organization's specialized agencies, whose efforts must not be duplicated but mutually reinforcing.”
2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source
“That has been confirmed by experience in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Timor-Leste, where the capacity of the international community to take account of the interests and priorities of the host country was leveraged by the readiness of national Governments to assume responsibility for implementing reform. As has been noted, the United Nations undoubtedly has a special role to play in coordinating international efforts in post-conflict peacebuilding. This work requires the coordinated efforts of Member States, United Nations programme and funds, the Secretariat, regional organizations and international financial institutions. I would also note that United Nations peacekeeping operations now undertake many early-stage peacebuilding tasks.”
2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source
“Experience shows that, in most cases, countries exhausted by war or crises are unable to address by themselves the entire range of problems related to rebuilding security, ensuring law and order, protecting human rights and alleviating poverty. There is a significant need for international assistance in that regard. We are convinced that there can be no successful and long-term benefits of peacekeeping support without State ownership of the process. Countries must define their own peacebuilding priorities, and national Government bodies must manage the implementation of those goals.”
2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I would like to thank Assistant Secretary- General Judy Cheng-Hopkins for her comprehensive briefing on the Organization's progress on post-conflict peacebuilding. We would also like to thank Ms. Sylvie Lucas for her briefing. I may be repeating what has perhaps already been said this morning when I say that the primary role of States that have experienced the active phase of conflict is furthering national reconciliation and rebuilding safe and favourable living conditions for the entire population of the country. That is absolutely essential in order to avoid renewed conflict.”
2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source
“We hope that the close cooperation of the United Nations with the Government of Afghanistan will continue to move forward and that the assiduous efforts of the international community and the Government of Afghanistan will be successful.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“In the context of regional economic development, we give priority to the CASA-IOOO project, which established a new system of providing electricity from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to Afghanistan and Pakistan, and to building the TAPI gas pipeline through Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. We reaffirm our readiness to engage Russian companies in its implementation. At the recent summit of the four at Dushanbe in early September, President Medvedev of the Russian Federation stated our readiness to invest $500 million in the CASA-lOOO project. In short, this entire range of problems demonstrates the magnitude of the challenges facing the international community, specifically the United Nations Mission, in assisting and normalizing the situation in Afghanistan.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“An architecture of multilateral engagement in place in Central and South Asia, including the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the group of four comprised of the Russian Federation, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan. It would make sense to focus partners' efforts on developing and enhancing these well-proven structures of regional cooperation. Our view is that the players external to the region, in their actions in this area, should in fact respect the decisions taken by the countries of the region in the framework of these organizations.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“It is not a matter for the near future, but for a time when the stabilization efforts in Afghanistan will have been successfully completed. But if Kabul already begins to identify the restoration of neutrality as a task for the long term, it could ease dialogue on reconciliation with the armed opposition. Many have noted and we support the idea that there is a need to promptly relaunch the Afghan economy. That cannot be done without neighbouring States, as clearly attested to by the recent spate of regional initiatives that have been referred to here and which will be discussed at the forthcoming Conferences in Istanbul and Bonn.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“The departure of NATO contingents and their allies should not be accompanied by the maintenance of any foreign military presence under any other umbrella, which would further contribute to tensions in the military and political situation in Afghanistan and the region in general. After the withdrawal of foreign troops, it would behoove Afghanistan, as a founder of the Non-Aligned Movement, to consider restoring the status as a neutral State which it had for many decades. That idea has already been supported in the statements of a number of key players in the Afghan arena, and in the Astana Declaration issued on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on 15 June. Clearly, the initiative is up to the Afghan people themselves.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“The declared reduction of the number of United States troops and the gradual transfer to Afghan security forces of full responsibility for ensuring security must go hand in hand with appropriate strengthening of the capabilities of these national structures. As we see it, candidates for the army and the police must be closely vetted for loyalty; the quality of training for security forces must be enhanced and they must be provided with modern weapons. The international military presence must be temporary. A clear timetable must be defined for drawdown and reports sent to the Security Council on the implementation of the mandate, which authorized the deployment of ISAF.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“We have said repeatedly that the drug threat needs to be comprehensively countered with respect to all of its components, from destroying drug crops and reducing consumption to denying druglords access to precursors and putting them on sanctions lists. In this context, we attach particular importance to the Paris Pact's Third Ministerial Conference on Drug Trafficking Routes to be held in Vienna in 8 December. We hope that the countries represented here will take part in that conference at the level of heads of foreign policy institutions. We welcome the beginning of transfer of security responsibility to the Afghans. It is too early to draw any conclusions, but the very fact that this responsibility is being transferred is critical. We need to focus on making the process irreversible.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“That process must be steered by the Afghans, and the insurgents will need to meet three well-known conditions: recognition of the Constitution, breaking with Al-Qaida and other terrorist and extremist organizations, and disarmament. Meeting these criteria is a necessary condition for de- listing from the Taliban sanctions list, but no one can deny the need for the effective maintenance of the Council's sanctions as a crucial instrument in counter- terrorism. Terrorism is closely intertwined with drug crime. Drugs are destroying Afghanistan and posing a serious threat to countries of the region and to international peace and stability.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“There is particular concern about spillover of terrorist activities from Afghanistan into the Central Asian States as a consequence of the inefficacy of NATO's anti-terrorist activities in Afghanistan, which are not eliminating the fighters but pushing them primarily from the southern to the northern regions and neighbouring States. We share the concerns of the Secretary-General with respect to the death of peaceful citizens as a result of indiscriminate or disproportionate use of force by those involved in hostilities. Responsibility for strict compliance with the standards of international humanitarian law is borne by all parties, including ISAF. Obviously, Afghan problems cannot be resolved by military means alone. In this regard, we support the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan to establish a dialogue with the armed opposition.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“The number of killings and abductions of Afghan Government workers and simple citizens continues to grow, as eloquently expressed in the data provided in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/590). The elimination of Osama Bin Laden has not led to the anticipated breakthrough, as we see have in particular in the latest spate of terrible terrorist attacks and killings of senior Afghan officials, in the ongoing tensions in Pakistan, and in the increase in losses of coalition and Afghan troops. The situation is alarming in areas where responsibilities for security have been handed over to Afghans themselves, despite the fact that troops of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), as we understand it, are still there and supporting them and their combat readiness.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Mr. De Mistura for his analysis of the situation in Afghanistan and welcome the statement of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, Mr. Zalmai Rassoul. Allow me through him, to express our deep condolences to the Government and the people of Afghanistan for the killing on 20 September of the Chairman of the High Peace Council and former President Burhanuddin Rabbani. His death reaffirms the need to further enhance international efforts to counter terrorism, which remains the primary impediment to restoring peace and stability in Afghanistan. I should like to say a few words on the security situation in the country. As we see it, the situation in many provinces continues to worsen. Extremists are expanding their activities.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“We favour strengthened coordination of the activities of United Nations bodies working on Somalia. We support the proposal of the Secretary-General to establish a separate sub-unit of AMISOM. for the protection of United Nations personnel and those of international organizations in Mogadishu. In close cooperation with its partners, Russia will continue to support the efforts of the President of Somalia and of the TFG in establishing lasting peace and national reconciliation based on the Djibouti Agreements and in the interest of strengthening security and stability in the region. In conclusion, we are grateful to the delegation of the United Kingdom for preparing the draft resolution on the continuation of the AMISOM. mandate.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“However, the situation in those troubled waters continues to be dangerous. In our view, the situation will not improve as long as pirates and their facilitators get away with their actions. In that regard, we are disappointed by the negative reaction of Somali authorities at all levels, in particular the TFG's response to the promising proposal of international efforts to establish an extraterritorial Somali court. Nevertheless, we continue to work with other States on creating an effective justice mechanism in the region in order to bring pirates to justice. We believe it is appropriate to maintain a step-by- step approach in expanding the presence of the United Nations in the country. In that respect, a key factor would be to take into account the security situation.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“In the end, comprehensive success in Somalia will depend on Somalis themselves. Of particular concern is the exacerbation of an already chronic humanitarian situation in Somalia. We support the call by the General Assembly for a more effective international response to the situation, where almost half of the population is affected by famine and life support systems are in danger of collapse. The Russian Federation stands ready to provide emergency food aid to Somalia by way of an additional targeted contribution of $2 million to the World Food Programme. Piracy off the coast of Somalia is an area of particular concern for us. This criminal enterprise is itself becoming a threat to peace and security in the region. The force component of the drive against piracy has revealed its insufficiency.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“To consolidate security, there must be active prevention of internal attempts by the Somali opposition. The Security Council must therefore give due attention to the need to increase the effectiveness of the sanctions regime. In our view, the positive outcomes of the consultative meeting in Mogadishu and the adoption of the road map for the conclusion of the transition period are grounds for optimism. The Transitional Federal Institutions must immediately proceed to the implementation of their tasks, with optimal support by participants at the meeting. We view it as important to continue working on the participation of a large number of representatives from local administrations and civil society organizations in the current unprecedented efforts to galvanize stability in Somalia.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“They continue to control half of the country and they seem unwilling to lay down their arms. We share the concern that the security vacuum following the withdrawal of extremists from Mogadishu may not be filled by the TFG and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), but rather by local militias that are not under the control of the Government. In those circumstances, it is important to prevent the campaign against Al-Shabaab from turning into a clan war of the most unpredictable nature. We are also worried by what is stated in the Secretary-General's report with regard to delays in the implementation of the provisions of resolution 1964 (2010) and efforts for strengthening African peacekeepers and increasing their force strength to the planned level of 12,000.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Augustine Mahiga for his briefing on the situation in Somalia and for his presentation of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/549). We are also grateful to the new Prime Minister of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG), Mr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, for his analysis of the situation and prospects. We also thank Mr. Boubacar Diarra, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union for Somalia, for his statement. As has been said, in spite of clear success in driving Al-Shabaab from Mogadishu, the security situation in Somalia continues to be of great concern. Fundamental breakthroughs have not yet been achieved. The efforts of extremists have not yet been extirpated.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“We believe that inter- Darfurian dialogue is a core element of the new road map for a peaceful settlement in Darfur, as called for in resolution 2003 (2011). We highly value UNAMID's activities and the efforts of its head, Joint Special Representative Gambari, to promote a settlement in Darfur. We believe that, in the difficult conditions prevailing in Darfur, the peacekeepers are doing their utmost to undertake the tasks assigned to them by the Security Council. We call on all parties in Darfur to support UNAMID's activities.”
2011-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6597 (2011) · source
“On 14 July, the Government of the Sudan and the Justice and Equality Movement signed the Doha document for peace in Darfur, which we see as a very important step towards a Darfur settlement. In chapter 7 of that document, the parties agreed to engage in inter-Darfurian dialogue and stipulated that it should be undertaken with the assistance of UNAMID, the African Union and the Government of Qatar. The political process is designed to build a broad platform of civil society in Darfur for the implementation of the agreements. The need to launch the Darfur political process is recognized in a resolution adopted by the African Union Peace and Security Council on 19 July. Russia fully supports that position.”
2011-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6597 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation voted in favour of resolution 2003 (2011). We believe that the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) plays an important stabilizing role in that region of the Sudan. The Russian Federation views UNAMID as an integral component of a Darfur settlement. Significantly, the Mission's mandate includes a broad set of political support tasks pertaining to the 11-43737 peace process and to the mediation efforts of the African Union and the United Nations. These include support for and monitoring of the implementation of the Darfur peace agreements, and assistance in the preparation and conduct of inter-Darfurian dialogue and consultations.”
2011-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6597 (2011) · source
“Therefore we believe it is important to clearly distinguish between functions in peacekeeping and post-conflict peacebuilding. Under current peacekeeping mandates those are clearly linked, but United Nations peacekeepers should only be given the initial tasks of peacebuilding. The process of socio-economic reconstruction and related tasks must be assigned to more specialized structures of the United Nations system in areas of development, and also regional organizations with the relevant capacities. Our hope is that this meeting will make it possible to work together on further enhancing United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“Again we recall our proposal to revitalize the activities of the Military Staff Committee, which could elaborate recommendations on operational aspects of peacekeeping and take part in missions to assess the preparedness of contingents and infrastructure for peacekeeping operations. In turn, this would make it possible to provide the Council with up-to-date information. Obviously, the issue of enhancing United Nations peacekeeping requires more effectively tapping into the resources of regional organizations and engaging them, since we agree that peacekeeping is an ancillary function to the primary functions of the Governments of countries, for example, engaging the forces of that State or Government. The shortfall of financial, logistical and technical resources means that there is a need to leverage existing capacities.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“We therefore believe that there are several general points - for example, the unconventional situations faced by the Blue Helmets. But there are unwavering principles regarding peacekeeping. Peacekeepers must strictly abide by their mandates and avoid involvement in any political conflict or silent support to a party to a conflict. Such action could lead to extremely negative consequences and undermine the reputation of the United Nations. Clearly, we support comments made by other colleagues that the mandates of peacekeeping operations must be clear, feasible and in keeping with the situations. Therefore, there is still a need to address the issue of ensuring the necessary level of military advice for the steps undertaken within United Nations peacekeeping.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“In our view, people in military uniforms, who make up two thirds of the peacekeepers, play a leading role in terms of addressing three crucial tasks: supporting efforts of national Governments to stabilize the situation and restore peace, protecting civilians, and monitoring compliance with ceasefire agreements. But United Nations peacekeeping activities continue to evolve, including from both conceptual and operational perspectives. Therefore it is important to adapt in order to deal with current problems and respond to new political realities. Many of the speakers here today have talked about the fact that there are new challenges and what kind of challenges there are - challenges that require joint decisions between military actors and the diplomats of the Security Council.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“This practice will ultimately ensure that the Council is provided with effective military expertise. I will not go over the importance we attach to peacekeeping. Like many colleagues, we believe it is a truly crucial tool of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace and security. Our peacekeepers participate in many peacekeeping operations in the Middle East and various regions of Africa and in Haiti. We are aware that United Nations peacekeeping is not fixed in place. It continues to be actively needed. As has been noted, there are two new peacekeeping operations in the Abyei region and in South Sudan.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I will try to be brief, given the time constraints. We are pleased to again welcome here the Force Commanders of the United Nations peacekeeping missions. It is heartening to see this kind of dialogue, which was initially proposed by the Russian Federation last year during its presidency of the Council, put into practice. I would like to here support my British colleague, who has enriched the practice. The Council now has the opportunity for more frequent such meetings using videoconferencing and other modern technology. Members of the Council should check our watches with those of our military colleagues to examine the current problems in the field that are truly being faced by peacekeepers, and the military challenges.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“We advocate unconditional and strict compliance with the relevant Security Council decisions to restore peace and security in the region and to normalize Israel's relations with its neighbours. In such conditions, we believe that the ongoing mediation role of the Middle East Quartet is needed more than ever in the interests of finding an acceptable formula for the resumption of the negotiation process and the definition of parameters for a settlement, which must be achieved through dialogue among the interested parties.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“The implementation of any future Palestinian- Israeli arrangements will be called into question unless there is a single partner on the Palestinian side. For that very reason, Russia supports Palestinian steps to achieve national reconciliation. We are ready to contribute to the successful implementation of the plans for intra-Palestinian unification and to provide comprehensive assistance to a future Palestinian Government. We are seriously alarmed by the ongoing tension in the Gaza Strip and the continued plight of the peaceful Palestinian people. We strongly advocate the complete lifting of the Israeli blockade of the Strip. A complete, comprehensive and just settlement in the Middle East is possible only by covering all tracks, including the Syrian and Lebanese tracks.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“Given the role played by the League of Arab States and its Committee in the Middle East peace process to promote that Initiative, we support close coordination between the Quartet and that regional organization. In fact, that is how we view a common and targeted international approach to resolving the key issue of the Middle East. We see the ultimate aim of the negotiating process as achieving the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to build their own viable and independent State, with its territorial integrity and East Jerusalem as its capital, living in peace and security with Israel, within internationally recognized borders based on the 1967 lines and potential agreed land swaps.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“In order to restore trust, above all the parties need to avoid steps that prejudice the outcome of a final settlement. They need to refrain from any manifestations of violence, in particular against civilians, and to demonstrate in practice their willingness to compromise. In that regard, it is crucial that settlement activities, above all in East Jerusalem, be ended. We believe it important to underscore that negotiations should be resumed on the well-known international legal basis, including Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles and the Road Map. Any attempts to undermine that basis will not bring the sides closer to starting constructive dialogue. Apart from that, we would like to underscore the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are pleased to welcome you, Mr. Minister, as Chair of the Security Council meeting. We thank Mr. Robert Serry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his substantive briefing on developments in the regional situation. We regret to note the intransigence in the Middle East settlement process. There remain considerable differences in the approaches of the parties. An atmosphere of mutual mistrust prevails. As a result, there is an impasse. For almost a year, the negotiation process has been stalled. That is a very bad and dangerous trend, given the extensive transformations and changes in the Middle East and North Africa. That should not distract us from our common task, which is to promote a Middle East settlement.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“The report refers only to hypothetical impacts of climate change on security and is not able to precisely predict them. It fails to provide empirical data establishing any correlation between these phenomena. Although it contains very balanced conclusions and recommendations on further work in this area, it is very telling that the Security Council is not once referred to in the report. On that basis, we believe that involving the Security Council in a regular review of the issue of climate change would bring no added value whatsoever and would merely lead to a further politicization of the issue and increased disagreements among countries, which would be an extremely undesirable outcome, particularly in the wake of the successful conclusion of the Conference of Parties held in Cancun and before the Durban Conference.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“While we recognize the Security Council's prerogatives as the body that has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, we believe that referring to that resolution to justify consideration of this issue in the Council is not right. The resolution was the outcome of months of difficult negotiations in which all States Members of the United Nations participated and reflects the fact that many countries are not prepared to see the issue of climate placed on the agenda of the Council. We would also suggest that the report of the General Assembly (A/64/350) bearing the same title and drafted pursuant to that resolution does not contain serious arguments to support the position of those States advocating that this issue be placed on the Council's agenda.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“We believe that in order to properly address this problem, we must effectively use the existing potential of the Convention on Climate Change, the most fundamental area of which is that of adaptation, including through the Adaptation Fund. We call on all interested donor countries to consider the possibility of providing, on an urgent and targeted basis, aid to the countries concerned for the purpose of adaptation. Given this, Russia is sceptical about the repeated attempts that have been made to place on the agenda of the Security Council the issue of the threat posed by climate change to international peace and security. As a compromise, we agreed to join the consensus when General Assembly resolution 63/281, on climate change and its possible security implications, was adopted.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“We are also convinced that the priority role in this area lies, and should continue to lie, with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, as the universal mechanism for combating global climate change. The Convention has the necessary and sufficient mechanisms to develop both an effective international climate regime over the longer term and specific measures to respond effectively to new threats in this area. We share the concern of small island developing States, in particular those situated in the Pacific Ocean, about the continuing rise in sea levels. We welcome the participation in this meeting of the President of Nauru, Mr. Stephen, whose country is faced with such a challenge.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“The constructive nature of Russia's policy in this area is reflected in its announcement that it would reduce, by 2020, greenhouse-gas emissions by 10 to 25 per cent compared to 1990, within the framework of a new universal climate agreement. However, we also believe that a particular role in humankind's transition to a non-carbon economy should be played by nuclear energy, on whose development Russia will continue to focus, while, of course, improving safety systems at nuclear reactors and power stations. We would suggest that the review now under way within the United Nations on the issue of climate change allows us to respond to emerging threats in this area.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for his statement, and to the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, Mr. Steiner, for his assessment. Russia has always viewed combating global climate change as a priority area for international cooperation. We have consistently advocated, and continue to advocate, the drafting and implementation of a global instrument covering all countries, particularly the largest emitters, and that greater account be taken of the potential of Russian forests to act as a carbon sink.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“We call on the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Children and Armed Conflict to give particular attention to this issue. In conclusion, I would like to express again the view that effective cooperation, including in the area of protection of children, is impossible without cooperation with the Governments of countries involved in conflicts or in the post-conflict reconstruction stage. In that context we stress the importance of cooperation between United Nations missions and United Nations country teams with non-State armed groups must take place only with the agreement of the Governments involved in those conflicts.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“We strongly condemn the killing and maiming of children, both during planned attacks and as a result of indiscriminate or excessive use of force. Despite the additional measures being taken to prevent this from happening, including by international military presence, they occur with tragic regularity. We believe it is unacceptable to try to describe the victims among civilian populations, particularly children, as collateral damage. That contradicts the provisions of the Geneva Convention. We advocate careful investigation of such incidents and punishment for the guilty. Nor is it acceptable that children should continue to be detained in military prisons of international forces without having access to the civil justice system.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“With regard to the recommendations in the report of the Secretary-General, we support the idea of the need to give equal attention to all six categories of serious violations of children. Crimes against children must not go unpunished. It is also necessary to take long-term measures for the rehabilitation of children who are affected by conflicts and for their reintegration into society. It is extremely important in this connection to establish the right conditions for children to obtain uninterrupted and complete education, and also to have access to comprehensive health care. Finally, it is important to consistently enhance the mechanisms for bringing to justice those who are guilty of violating the rights of children. I repeat, impunity is not acceptable.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“We express our concern at the loose interpretation of what is meant by "armed conflict" in the report. This leads the report to include references to situations of concern. In this context we would like to point out that there is no justification for the references in the report to India, Pakistan, Thailand, the Philippines and Haiti. The situations in those countries cannot be called armed conflicts. The work on the report and on the draft resolution has shown - as have the discussions - that many countries have problems as to how the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict is actually implementing some aspects of her mandate. We believe that the time has now come for a broad discussion of this issue in order to answer Governments' concerns.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“We believe that those instruments should focus principally on the most severe and large-scale armed conflicts on the agenda of the Security Council, including situations where States agree to their case being considered by the Working Group. In this context, it is particularly important to establish close cooperation, dialogue and trust, which should help to improve the situation of children on the ground. We have closely studied the report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/250), and we note that it contains a wealth of information. Nevertheless, we must once again point out the doubtful reliability of some of the evidence referred to in the report. Clearly, a balanced assessment based on objective and reliable information will guarantee further practical implementation of the recommendations contained in the report.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“That will enhance its effectiveness and prevent any duplication of efforts, because these questions are also handled by the General Assembly, the Human Rights Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, within their respective mandates. There is a clear need, therefore, to respect the existing system of burden-sharing among the various United Nations bodies, in accordance with the Charter and other international legal instruments. Significant work is also being undertaken in this area by several international organizations within the United Nations system, in particular UNICEF. Resolution 1612 (2005) laid the basis for protecting children during armed conflicts and the post-conflict reconstruction process, including through the monitoring and accountability mechanism and the work of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“Despite all the steps being undertaken at the international and national levels and the existence of a broad international legal basis, we note that children continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups suffering in armed conflicts. The Security Council, within the framework of its mandate to promote international peace and security, grants significant attention to this issue. In this regard, we welcome the adoption of resolution 1998 (2011) today, and hope that its implementation will contribute to enhancing the system for protecting children and international cooperation in this area as a whole. However, we would like to point out that the task of protecting children is system-wide in nature, and it is important that the work done in this area be well coordinated.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source