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Pankin

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first: 2010-05-12
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“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are pleased to welcome you, Sir, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of your country, to the President's chair at this Security Council meeting, and thank our German colleagues for taking the initiative to hold this meeting and for their very professional chairmanship of the Council's Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. We are grateful to the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon; his Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Mrs. Radhika Coomaraswamy; and the Executive Director of UNICEF, Mr. Anthony Lake, for their attention to the problem of protecting children in armed conflict and for their useful information on the state of affairs in this area.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Mr. President, you were about to put to the vote a text before us in document S/201 l/4l7. As far as I understand from the consultations, the adoption of the draft resolution, with the inclusion of the date of 10 July, with the resulting retroactive effect on the Mission, is not in line with the Council's normal practice. You will recall, Sir, that our staff worked on the text. Could you explain the issue of the date? We are adopting on ll July a document with retroactive effect to yesterday. It was drafted to take effect 10 July, so we have a situation in which we are adopting a document with retrospective effect. That is not in line with normal practice in the Council.”
2011-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6579 (2011) · source
“They do not have the right to leave Afghanistan without fulfilling their anti-terrorism tasks or establishing an effective Afghan army and police. My country believes that the drawdown of United States forces announced by United States President Barack Obama will be offset by an increase in the capacities of the Afghan National Security Forces, which should be ready to control security and effectively counter extremism and drug trafficking.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“The Russian Federation will continue to favour the central coordinating role of the United Nations in international efforts to ensure a solution to the situation in Afghanistan. Effective and impartial United Nations support for the implementation of the provisions of the outcome document of the Kabul Conference on Afghan ownership of the country's administration will guarantee long-term stability in Afghanistan. Another important aspect of achieving long-term stability is United Nations control of the manner in which the international forces implement Security Council mandates. Those forces are on Afghan territory under the auspices of the Security Council and can withdraw only pursuant to a decision of the Security Council upon fulfilment of their mandate.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“My country believes that the foreign military presence in Afghanistan can and should play a more proactive role in dealing with drug manufacture and trafficking, particularly since they have assumed responsibility for security in Afghanistan. Our recommendations remain valid with respect to real- time interaction on that track among our partners in NATO, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Collective Security Treaty Organization. We are deeply concerned over the death of civilians through the indiscriminate or disproportionate use of force by military forces. Under the norms of international humanitarian law, the responsibility for guaranteeing the security of the civilian population lies with all parties, including the international forces.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“Of course, the initiative on this issue lies with the Afghan people themselves - not in the near future, but when the stabilization of Afghanistan is complete. The establishment of Afghanistan's neutral status, if accepted, could, we believe, facilitate dialogue on reconciliation. We are concerned about the drug trafficking situation in Afghanistan. There is no doubt whatsoever that drug trafficking in Afghanistan is a threat to international peace and security, as reflected in resolutions 1943 (2010) and 1974 (2011). Neutralizing this threat requires joint efforts and the pooling of all possible capacities. Unfortunately, the coalition forces have not focused sufficient enough attention on this issue.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“Under these criteria, it is unacceptable to de-list Taliban leaders from the United Nations sanctions regime list. A dialogue with Taliban leaders can be carried out only under Afghan leadership. Any contact with them, in particular outside official channels, could send the wrong signal from the international community in the context of an Afghan settlement. We are also particularly concerned about the consequences of implementing a plan for the long-term enhancement of the military presence in Afghanistan after 2014. We believe that the establishment of a neutral status for Afghanistan is necessary. The Presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States spoke in favour of this idea in their joint statement of 24 June 2010, and members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization also supported it in the Astana Declaration of 15 June.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“In the light of the continued efforts of terrorists of the Taliban and Al-Qaida, a targeted and measured approach is necessary to implement the plan for national reconciliation. We hope that the recent Changes to the sanctions regime pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) will boost the efforts of the Afghan Government to implement its national reconciliation strategy, give added impulse to addressing the problem of an Afghan settlement and enhance regional security - conditions that were all agreed to by the international community. In that context, we note the reaffirmation in resolution 1988 (2011) of the important principles of national reconciliation in Afghanistan, including the renunciation of violence, respect for the Afghan Constitution and the renunciation of ties to Al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“These insurgent attacks show that the Taliban movement is pursuing its attempts to destabilize the situation in Afghanistan and to undermine the efforts of the international community towards the post-conflict reconstruction of the country. The leadership of the Taliban is neither acting on behalf of the Afghan people nor working towards lasting peace and a prosperous, independent Afghanistan. The Russian Federation is particularly concerned about the situation in northern Afghanistan, where a number of high-profile terrorist acts have taken place. Those acts have had repercussions in Central Asian States, including our partners in the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“We share their evaluation of the ongoing difficult security situation in Afghanistan, as reflected in a number of serious incidents over the course of recent months. I refer first and foremost to the tragic attack in April on the United Nations office in Mazar-e-Sharif and the deaths of United Nations staff. We were also shocked by the killing of former Deputy Minister of the Interior Daoud in Takhar province in May and by the attacks in June on the hospital in Logar province and the car of the Governors of Badakhshan and Parwan provinces, as well as by the recent Taliban attack on the Intercontinental Hotel that led to the deaths of innocent civilians. We strongly condemn all of these terrorist acts.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for July. I wish you every success. I also wish to thank the Gabonese delegation for its June presidency and work. We are grateful to Mr. Staffan de Mistura for his substantive and frank analysis of the situation in Afghanistan and for introducing the report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/381). We welcome the statement made by Ambassador Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan. We agree with their assessment of the measures being taken by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), pursuant to its mandate.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“In conclusion, I should like to emphasize that the resolution just adopted, of which Russia was a co-sponsor, is technical in nature and bears no relation to developments in the political situation in Syria or in Israel. Syria is not on the agenda of the Security Council because it does not pose a threat to international peace and security.”
2011-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6572 (2011) · source
“While there was not unanimity in the Council on this, as there were doubts in this regard, we are confident that this important idea about the Middle East settlement was reflected in the resolution adopted today. We call on both sides to continue to cooperate actively with United Nations personnel acting under the Force's mandate and within the framework of existing agreements to observe the ceasefire agreement; to assist the United Nations Force in carrying out its mission; and to ensure the security and freedom of movement of its staff. We believe that the capacities and resources of the United Nations Force are sufficient for it to carry out its tasks.”
2011-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6572 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation was the initiator of the first draft resolution on the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights for another six months. We support the important stabilizing role played by the Force, and we believe that its presence in the area is necessary until there is an end to tension in the area. The Russian Federation, which voted in favour of the draft resolution, wanted to continue the long- standing practice by which members of the Council unanimously express, in a presidential statement, their support for the view of the Secretary-General that the situation in the region is unstable and will remain so until a comprehensive settlement is achieved that covers all aspects of the Middle East problem.”
2011-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6572 (2011) · source
“However, during talks, Iran expressed an interest in addressing other issues, such as the easing of sanctions and other regional issues. Such an approach to dealing with the Iranian nuclear programme, tying it to regional economic issues, is fully in line with what is being promoted by the six countries. We hope that nothing will hinder the resumption of talks between Iran and the E3+3 on the basis of mutual respect.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source
“Russia continues to focus on diplomacy and on involving Tehran fully in talks. The statement made at the International Atomic Energy Agency meeting several weeks ago by the group of six States - Russia, the United Kingdom, Germany, China, the United States of America and France - which was already mentioned by the representative of the United States, reaffirmed the quest for a comprehensive solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, recognizing Iran's right to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy under the Treaty on the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Following a meeting on 15 June between the Presidents of Russia, Kazakhstan and Iran, Iran recognized the importance of the six-country forum and stated its readiness to cooperate with it, including with respect to nuclear activities.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source
“No unverified or politicized information should be used to promote any initiatives in the Security Council or the Committee. We expect that the new practice of discussing the preliminary programme of work of the Panel in the Committee will enhance the Committee's guidance of the work of the Panel and should help to increase the effectiveness of its efforts. Russia continues to comply strictly with the sanctions regime against Iran. To ensure the maximum effectiveness of this regime overall, all members of the international community must strictly comply with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, and not deviate from them. With respect to the current situation regarding Iran's nuclear programme, we are in favour of dealing with the problems that have arisen through dialogue with the country.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), Ambassador Nestor Osorio of Colombia, for his briefing to the Council on the Committee's work in recent months. We appreciate the effective work that was done during the reporting period. It is important that this work be carried out within the Committee's mandate. The Committee must continue to work along those lines, as must the Panel of Experts, which provides useful, practical assistance to the Committee. It is very important that the work of the Experts be impartial and independent, and that they use only reliable sources of information when making recommendations or conclusions.”
2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source
“In terms of the provision of material, technical and financial support for peacekeeping efforts by the African Union from the United Nations, we support a flexible approach. There is a need here for a detailed analysis of the conditions of deployment and the needs of specific peacekeeping operations, and for comprehensive consultations between the African Union and the United Nations on all aspects of cooperation in terms of goals, parameters and duration. In that regard, there is a need for maximum cooperation. The Russian Federation participates in developing and implementing programmes for international assistance to Africa, including by strengthening the peacekeeping potential of the African Union. We intend to continue this work in the future. We would like to wish Mr. Muburi-Muita every success in his future work in this area.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“We have no doubt that the peacekeeping capacity of the African Union needs further strengthening, including through the international community providing appropriate support. A particular role in that regard is played by the United Nations, both through the dialogue between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and through cooperation between the United Nations Secretariat and the African Union Commission. In addition to peacekeeping, we would like to highlight the need for attention to be paid to strengthening the African Union's potential in mediation and preventive diplomacy, which is very necessary in today's world. Another priority is the formation by the African Union of a multilevel institution for collective security, to prevent and react in a timely way to emerging crisis situations.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“We should support in particular the determination of the African Union and its member States to take on responsibility for preventing conflicts and for carrying out peacekeeping activities in Africa while showing a flexible and diversified policy for cooperation with other partners. In that context, we note the significance of the creation of the United Nations Office to the African Union, which should help our universal Organization to optimize the peacekeeping potential of the African Union. The peacekeeping activities of the African Union clearly illustrate the need for and validity of the rational use of the potential of regional organizations by the Security Council on the basis of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Muburi-Muita, for his detailed briefing. Today's meeting, as shown by the statements by our colleagues, reaffirms the particular attention that the Security Council continues to give to issues pertaining to the settlement of crisis situations on the African continent. It is extremely important that the Security Council not be the only player in this field. As other speakers have done, we too note with satisfaction the fact that the African Union and subregional African organizations are working increasingly actively in resolving the continent's problems.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“We also do not consider the arrest of Ratko Mladie to be grounds for a possible extension of the ICTY's work. Trial activities of this case in the first instance can and must meet the deadline of 31 December 2014. The appeals in that case must be heard by the Residual Mechanism. We understand that the complications in the proceedings are to a certain extent due to the problem of the departure of staff from both Tribunals. For our part, we are ready to assist in resolving that problem. We also recognize the existence of a problem arising from a lack of space in the penitentiary systems of the States that have concluded relevant agreements with the ICTY for individuals convicted to serve their sentences in prison. This problem must also be given close attention.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“The reconsideration of the Haradinaj case is only now beginning one year after the opening of the retrial. Although these cases remain within the timeline set out in resolution 1966 (2010), these trends cannot but alarm us. One example is the unacceptable situation with regard to the appeals proceedings in the Prlie, Seselj and Tolirnir cases, in which, as a result of the latest extension of the timelines for proceedings in both instances, the conclusion of appeals is planned for 2015, which is beyond the date set in resolution 1966 (2010) for the ICTY's closure. We recall that the basis for the compromise that led to the adoption of resolution 1966 (2010) was the schedule for the completion of cases presented last year by the ICTY itself. We insist that the key parameters of the compromise be strictly respected.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“With respect to the pace of the Tribunals' closing, we note the efforts of the ICTR, whose work remains on schedule for completion in accordance with the aforementioned resolution. Unfortunately, we are again unable to give a positive assessment to the work of the ICTY in that area. Its report (S/2011/316, annex 1) contains newly updated timelines for the consideration of cases, which is a source of serious concern. For instance, the consideration of the Karadzie case has been extended. Increasingly odious is the case of Seselj, who has already spent almost nine years in detention awaiting a decision in the first instance. There are plans to extend the timeline in his case, too. These delays fail to meet any conceivable standard of civilized international justice.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“In considering the reports of the Tribunals in terms of the demands laid out in that resolution, first and foremost we would note the progress made in their work over the last half a year. Several major proceedings were completed. The process of preparing to transfer cases to the Residual Mechanism is moving ahead. We note the arrest by Serb authorities of Ratko Mladie and his transfer to The Hague. We also welcome the arrest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo of Bernard Munyagishari, an individual sought by the ITCR. We understand that, in accordance with current plans, his case will be referred to the relevant national court. On the whole, we believe that the cooperation with the Tribunals of all States in the respective regions during the reporting period to be positive.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We would like to take this opportunity to thank the French presidency for leading the Council's work successfully in May, and we wish you every success, Mr. President, in leading the Council this month. We also thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of the Tribunals for presenting their reports. Today's briefings by the leadership of the Tribunals is particularly important, as it is the first since the adoption of resolution 1966 (2010), which set specific dates for the launch of the Residual Mechanism for the Tribunals and the deadlines for the functioning of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“The review of the recommendations in the report and of the Secretary-General could indeed help the various organs form more effective operational and economical approaches for the deployment of civilian personnel in post-conflict situations.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“We have noted that the report contains several recommendations for creating specialized structures in the Secretariat, such as a Civilian Partnerships Cell, and for studying such partnerships and their creation on the ground. That idea should be studied in advance and its potential functions described in greater detail. On the whole, however, we would prefer to retain the mechanisms already in place. Reserves could require considerable expense, and there might not be enough specialists. We are ready to continue working with the representatives of the Secretariat in studying the details of the specialist rosters and other mechanisms described in the report.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“With respect to the recommendations on staff policies, we also believe that there is a need to more closely analyse the reforms recently completed in those areas. Financing and logistics policies need to be more flexible in terms of how resources are allocated for field mission budgets. Interaction among the various agencies of the United Nations should be enhanced. Also worth mentioning are the components for deploying the global field support strategy, which is being discussed in the General Assembly. We think those ideas should be discussed in detail in the Assembly's Fifth Committee before pursuing their implementation.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“Secondly, in our view, it is important to avoid contradictions between efforts to build capacity in the post-conflict period and the deployment of specialists from international structures outside the United Nations for post-conflict development. Thirdly, in terms of resources, the report requires further details, given that some of the recommendations will, in our opinion, have serious implications, not only for the current rules, but also for the core principles governing the financing of United Nations field operations. Here I refer in particular to the degree of control by Member States over the implementation of their decisions and to the use of the Organization's resources that are made available under mandates.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“This universal organization, the United Nations, should play the coordinating role in international peacebuilding efforts, owing to its unique experience and legitimacy. The United Nations should coordinate all efforts by countries to implement the decisions taken. In practical terms, with respect to the concrete proposals in the report, we would like to make several comments. First, we have questions about the use of reserves in the area of civilian components in United Nations field missions deployed under Security Council mandates. How balanced would that be in terms of geographical representation? How much would it reflect the actual capacity of Member States?”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“The first is that civilian specialists must be deployed rapidly, and second is that deployment must be focused on maximizing the use of and strengthening national institutions and national capacities. Like our colleagues, we are ready to discuss the Secretary- General's recommendations on the subject. In general and in principle, we would like to note that any form of assistance from the international community must be provided with the consent of national Governments, while respecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Assistance should be tailored to each country. It is important to understand that one of the main elements of post- conflict peacebuilding is the strengthening of national institutional capacity. We are pleased that this principle is reflected very clearly in the report.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to Mr. Guehenno and Ms. Malcorra for their briefings on the report of the Senior Advisory Group (see S/2011/85) and to Mr. Gasana, Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission, for his comments. We believe that the report reflects the main problems in peacebuilding. Indeed, it provides excellent food for thought and could serve as a platform for cooperation among Member States in determining the optimal means of assisting countries overcoming the consequences of conflict. We will carefully study the report, and we are ready for an exchange of views with the various partners. We support the two main thrusts of the report.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“A real threat to regional security, in our view, could arise from outside interference in Syria's domestic situation, including attempts to promote ready-made solutions or to take sides. It is increasingly clear that some demonstrators, both in Syria and other countries, hope that the deteriorating situation could force the international community to help them and to take sides. Such approaches lead to an endless cycle of violence and represent an invitation to civil war. It is extremely important to focus all efforts on avoiding such a dangerous turn of events, especially as Syria is the cornerstone of the Middle East security architecture. Destabilizing that significant link in the chain will lead to complications throughout the region.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6524 (2011) · source
“It is only through constructive dialogue on the implementation of announced political reforms and socio-economic change that stability and democratic development in Syria in the interests of all its citizens will occur. The main thing, in our view, is that the current situation in Syria, despite increasing tension and confrontations, does not present a threat to international peace and security. One cannot disregard the fact that the violence does not originate entirely from one side. Inter alia, an army column was fired upon on the Latakia-Tartus road, and there have been armed attacks on military facilities and posts and the killing of police personnel followed by the abuse and desecration of their bodies.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6524 (2011) · source
“A great many significant steps have been taken in a very short period of time. A presidential decree has been signed, lifting the state of emergency in the country. The issue of granting citizenship to a large section of the population has been resolved. Preparations are under way for the upcoming special parliamentary session to adopt laws on demonstrations, political parties, local Government and the media. Measures are being elaborated to step up the fight against corruption, unemployment and the development of rural areas of the country. The search for fair solutions to persistent problems must be carried out by the Government alongside all social, political and religious forces in a constitutional manner, and the sooner the better. Violence, regardless of what side the perpetrators are from, must be avoided.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6524 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Mr. Lynn Pascoe for his briefing. Like other members of the Security Council, the Russian Federation views with great concern the increasing tension and manifestations of confrontation in Syria, which are claiming victims and causing suffering among the demonstrators, law enforcement personnel and the army. We expect the Syrian authorities to conduct a transparent and effective investigation of all such cases and the guilty to be brought to justice. The dangerous deterioration of the situation requires a careful, tried and tested approach. What can be done to help resolve the situation rather than cause further harm? Clearly, the process of democratic reforms proclaimed and being earnestly implemented by the leadership of Syria is worthy of support.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6524 (2011) · source
“In that respect, we deem unacceptable any external interference in Syrian affairs or those of other States in the region. We are hoping for a speedy conclusion to the process of forming a Government in Lebanon on the basis of a consensus that will incorporate the views of all Lebanese. It is important that this process take place within constitutional parameters. We expect the country's new Government to remain firmly committed to Lebanon's international obligations, and we urge both the Lebanese and Israeli sides to continue to work to implement the positions articulated in resolution 1701 (2006).”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520 (2011) · source
“I would also emphasize separately that the mission's task is not to blame anyone but to listen to the legitimate concerns of each side and attempt to find some common ground. We are grateful for the support voiced today for this initiative. It is the Russian Federation's consistent belief that a complete, fair and lasting settlement in the Middle East is possible only with the inclusion of all settlement tracks: Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese. Turning to events in Syria, we support the maintenance of law and order and the achievement of stability, internal consensus and social peace in that country in order to prevent unfavourable developments and casualties. That, as we see it, is the aim of the efforts of President Al-Assad to institute domestic reforms, including the lifting of the state of emergency.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520 (2011) · source
“We believe that, in the context of the creation of an independent, viable, sovereign Palestinian State with territorial integrity, overcoming the divisions within Palestinian ranks is of paramount importance. Russia has consistently called for such unity, which would lay the necessary foundation for substantive Palestinian- Israeli talks and future agreements. Considering that September is only months away, it is incumbent on us to rekindle diplomatic efforts to find a way out of this explosive dead end. I would like to draw attention once more to the existence in the Security Council's arsenal of a powerful tool: sending missions to the region. In the current circumstances, the Russian proposal to send a Security Council mission to the Middle East is especially timely, since its goal is to bring the parties back to the negotiating table.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520 (2011) · source
“We support the complete lifting of the Gaza blockade. We recognize the importance of protecting the unhindered access of humanitarian assistance to and throughout the entire territory of Gaza. However, we deem it important to avoid actions that could be perceived as provocations. An additional factor exacerbating the situation in Gaza is the increased activity of radical groups. Like everyone here, we were shaken by the killing by extremists of the Italian human rights activist Vittorio Arrigoni. We urge Hamas, the controlling authority in Gaza, to do everything necessary to ensure security in the Strip. Abductions and assaults on individuals cannot be allowed to become daily political practice.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520 (2011) · source
“The fundamental task of resuming negotiations has been further complicated by the fact that the frequent calls of the international community on the parties to reject unilateral action that prejudges a final settlement remain unheeded. Israel continues to build settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. This illegal practice must come to an end immediately. The absence of any progress in diplomatic efforts creates a vacuum that heightened confrontation and a further build-up of mistrust threaten to fill. A sad confirmation of this was the escalation of violence around the Gaza Strip between 7 and 9 April, in which dozens of people died or were injured, at a level not seen since 2009. We strongly urge all sides to show restraint and to implement the provisions of resolution 1860 (2009).”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520 (2011) · source
“Unfortunately, instead of stepping up international efforts, which the Russian Federation has consistently called for, we have already seen the ministerial meeting of the members of the Quartet postponed twice - and this time to an as yet undetermined date. This is deeply disappointing, particularly since we and our partners had already done much preparatory work ahead of the meeting. Today as never before, Israelis and Palestinians need international assistance to transcend their mutual mistrust, forge constructive dialogue on the familiar international legal foundations, and move towards a mutually acceptable two-State solution.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his briefing on developments in the Middle East. We have listened attentively to the statements by the representatives of Palestine and Israel. As the Middle East is going through an unprecedentedly intense and historic period, with problems that have accumulated over the years becoming more and more acute, the task of achieving a comprehensive Arab-Israeli settlement is especially pressing. To attempt to sidestep this fundamental issue of Middle Eastern politics would be a serious mistake.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520 (2011) · source
“The Russian Federation attaches great importance to the activities of the PBC as the unique advisory mechanism mandated to coordinate peacebuilding activities in the United Nations system and outside it, and for crafting peacebuilding strategies as well as mobilizing international cooperation for post-conflict reconstruction. At the same time, we suggest that the Commission could be more active in taking on the tasks of peacebuilding and socio-economic reform that are currently entrusted to peacekeeping operations. We attach great importance to the Peacebuilding Fund as a mechanism for immediate financing that can contribute to long-term mechanisms for assistance in reconstruction and development. Our position is underscored by our annual contribution to the Fund, which totals $2 million.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“It should be based on the principle of national ownership in defining priorities and approaches to their implementation, as well as on building the institutional capacities of States that are recipients of international assistance. It is only national stakeholders that can ensure sustainable peaceful development. A key component of post-conflict peacebuilding entails establishing and building national institutional capacity. That should become a system-wide priority for the entire United Nations in deeds, not just words. Achieving sustained peace and stability is only possible when the entirety of ownership lies with the national players.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“In the broader peacebuilding context, we note the issuance of the report of the Secretary-General's Senior Advisory Group for the Review of International Civilian Capacities in the aftermath of conflict. We continue to explore the conclusions and proposals of that document. Our position is that the leading role in any consideration of its recommendations should be played by the General Assembly and its Fifth Committee. Furthermore, we believe that one key aspect of the system of international peacekeeping is the establishment of qualified staffing reserves consisting of national teams of civilian experts. The Russian Federation has already submitted to the Secretariat lists of national experts in various fields. The Russian Federation views peacebuilding as an important tool for ensuring international peace and stability.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“Its outcome should contribute to further enhancing the effectiveness of the Commission in coordinating international peacebuilding efforts and in crafting recommendations on the rehabilitation of States and the restoration of economic stability in countries that have emerged from the hot phases of crisis. Thorough work has been done within the country configurations. One of the great merits of the PBC is its ability to establish a direct dialogue with national Governments and to ensure their leading role and responsibilities for the peacebuilding process. We also see evidence of the growing credibility of the PBC in the recent addition to its agenda of two new countries, Liberia and Guinea.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“Mr. Pankin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the Permanent Representative of Germany and the Chairs of the country configurations of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), the Permanent Representatives of Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Jordan, Luxembourg and Sweden, for preparing the report on the work of the fourth session of the Peacebuilding Commission (S/201l/41). We thank the Permanent Representatives of Germany and Rwanda, the former and current Chairs of the PBC, for presenting their reports and their vision of the roles of the PBC. We welcome the outcomes of the already fourth year of the work of the PBC. This period has been of particular importance to the peacebuilding architecture of the United Nations. The first five-year review of the PBC's activities was a success.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source