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Papadopoulou

lines on the record: 50
first: 2005-05-16
most recent: 2006-12-19
sittings or episodes: 10
sources: un-security-council

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“The improvement of targeted sanctions regimes is important if sanctions are to be a credible tool in the hands of the Security Council.”
2006-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5599 (2006) · source
“Greece co- sponsored the present resolution because we believe that it is a positive first step in addressing concerns regarding the need to establish procedural fairness within the current system of delisting procedures. In our View, by allowing individuals and entities listed to have direct access to the committees' delisting procedures, the resolution enhances the effectiveness and credibility of the relevant sanctions regime. We believe, however, that the sanctions committees should continue to improve their delisting procedures, particularly in the direction of establishing a review mechanism along the lines of the useful suggestions made recently by such member States as Denmark, and other relevant processes.”
2006-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5599 (2006) · source
“In the short term, regional actors and the international community should spare no effort to ensure that resources are adequately allocated to northern Uganda, including for humanitarian efforts and for the sustainable reintegration of the population affected by conflict. In that respect, we commend the Government of Uganda for its recovery and development plan for the area.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source
“We support the Juba peace process, and we believe it constitutes a real breakthrough that could bring an end to a long and particularly brutal conflict. We also consider Mr. Egeland's meeting with Joseph Kony a breakthrough. It was the first time that the international community had the opportunity to impress upon the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) the importance of humanitarian issues. We hope that during the follow-on information expected today progress will be made in coping with the grave problems created by LRA actions in the area. In our view, the most crucial issue in the months to come for northern Uganda will be to find a way to reconcile the need for peace with combating impunity and respecting the International Criminal Court process.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source
“It is indeed very worrisome that certain humanitarian organizations, such as the Norwegian Refugee Council, have been forced to suspend their activities. On the positive side, we welcome the fact that the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs of the Sudan has agreed to work with the United Nations to lift the restrictions. The agreement reached on Thursday in Addis Ababa must be used to make progress in the humanitarian sphere. Interpretations or misinterpretations of what was agreed should stop, and final agreement must be confirmed by the next meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council. The re-energized African force should protect civilians and enable security for humanitarian workers and others. In that context, I consider the recommendation made by Mr. Egeland today to be particularly pertinent.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source
“I should like to thank Mr. Egeland for his briefing on the humanitarian situation in Darfur and in northern Uganda and also for his intensive efforts, his advocacy role and his important work in the humanitarian field. The mere fact that Mr. Egeland, the highest- ranking humanitarian United Nations official, had to cut his visit short because he was denied access to Jebel Marra, Tawilla and other areas demonstrates the complications involved with regard to humanitarian access. Four million people are in need of assistance, and such assistance must be granted to them. I agree with Mr. Egeland that now is the time to act. In that regard, it is vital that the moratorium on restrictions on humanitarian workers in the Sudan be extended to and implemented in 2007.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source
“I will conclude my intervention by making a reference to the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Mr. Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh, with his famous microfinance banking system, has chosen to give loans primarily to women living in poor areas for the establishment of small enterprises. That initiative has created a remarkably solid basis for economic development, demonstrating the crucial role that women can play in this respect and thus in consolidating peace.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“That was duly recognized in the Millennium Declaration, the promotion of gender equality being a Millennium Development Goal in itself - and rightly so, because discrimination against women seriously impedes the eradication of poverty and the combating of contagious diseases such as HIV/AIDS. Limited access to primary education and non-equitable access to employment power the vicious circle of poverty and discrimination. One cannot but stress the importance of incorporating the gender perspective in development policies, including poverty-reduction strategies. Taking this fully into account, Greece finances development projects fostering gender equality, promoting maternal and reproductive health and focusing on combating human trafficking, especially of women and girls.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Peacebuilding is a broad notion, encompassing, inter alia, the restoration of the rule of law, the demobilization, disarmament and reintegration process and security-sector reform. Yesterday's Arria-style meeting gave us the opportunity to stress the importance of taking into account the gender perspective in all those areas. But most of all, the process of peace building cannot but be tightly linked to sustainable development and the creation of a viable economic environment. There can be no sustainable peace and security without development, and the empowerment of women is key to all development efforts and their prospects for success.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“I believe we can all agree that the best way to make sure that these aims are met is to actively involve women themselves. The goal of the increased participation of women is provided for in many international legal instruments, such as the Charter of the United Nations, resolution 1325 (2000) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). With a view to honouring that commitment, Greece has ratified both CEDAW and its Optional Protocol, and has established an office of gender equality in the Ministry of National Defence. Regarding peacebuilding, I cannot fail to make a special reference to the Peacebuilding Commission and the discussion organized yesterday by the United Kingdom in the form of an Arria-style meeting.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The incorporation of the gender dimension in early warning activities and the actual use of that factor, both as an indicator contributing to a more comprehensive assessment of emerging conflicts and as an incentive to the timely planning of gender-sensitive programmes, are certainly very positive steps. We therefore very much welcome the participation of women in early warning and conflict prevention work. In peacekeeping, the incorporation of the gender perspective from the early phases of planning and its mainstreaming into mission mandates is of equal importance. Training of personnel, be it humanitarian, civilian or military, is necessary for increasing awareness and above all, for ensuring compliance with the appropriate standards of behaviour and conduct.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Let us recall that the things we agreed upon during the 2005 World Summit - development, peace, security and human rights, the pillars of the United Nations system and the foundations for collective security and well-being - are interlinked and mutually reinforcing. Women have an important role to play in each and every stage, from conflict prevention to post- conflict reconstruction and stabilization. Strengthening the rule of law and, within that, protecting the full enjoyment of human rights by women and advancing gender equality are significant aspects of conflict prevention.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The Security Council's adoption this year of resolution 1674 (2006), on the protection of civilians, is yet another milestone in the protection of women in armed conflict. That resolution condemns in the strongest terms all acts of violence or abuses committed against civilians, including gender- based and sexual violence, and recognizes that flagrant and widespread violations of international humanitarian and human rights law may constitute a threat to international peace and security. We hope that this step, along with the relevant provisions of international humanitarian and international human rights law, will help put an end to tolerance of violence against civilians, including women, as well as to impunity.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Today's meeting offers us the opportunity to share some thoughts regarding the role of women in peace and security. It is indeed encouraging that since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) public awareness has considerably risen and public opinion has become more sensitive regarding the position of women in armed conflict and their positive role in the consolidation of a peaceful environment in post- conflict situations. Special tribute should be paid to civil society both for its contribution to the advancement of the status of women and for its recognition of the role that women can play in promoting peace, which has been acknowledged ever since the First World Conference on Women in 1975. Unfortunately, this positive trend has not been coupled with the termination of violence against women in conflict situations.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for having taken the initiative to organize this debate pursuant to Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), focusing in particular on the roles of women in the consolidation of peace. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his Report on women, peace and security (S/2006/770), which accurately depicts the progress achieved so far in the context of the United Nations System-wide Action Plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Greece fully aligns itself with the statement that was made this morning by the representative of Finland on behalf of the European Union. We also endorse the statement made by the representative of Slovenia on behalf of the Human Security Network.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America. The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1707 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12.30 p.m. 06-51794”
2006-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5521 (2006) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2006/723, which contains the text of a 2 draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of members to document 5/2006/725, containing the text of a letter dated 11 September 2006 from Afghanistan addressed to the Secretary-General. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhana's.”
2006-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5521 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Farhadi (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2006-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5521 (2006) · source
“We express our support with regard to the appeal of the Lebanese Government for a comprehensive ceasefire and call upon all parties concerned to exercise restraint and demonstrate a spirit of composure, which is absolutely necessary in this very critical moment. In that context, Greece would like to express its strong support for the upcoming mission of the Secretary-General's envoys in the region and its hope that it can obtain concrete results in the immediate future in terms of re-stabilizing the situation in the area.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“In that respect, we call upon Israel to immediately halt the disproportionate use of force, put an end to its attacks against civilian population areas and public infrastructure, such as the international airport of Beirut, refrain from violating Lebanese air space and lift the naval and air blockade of Lebanon. It is imperative for the Lebanese Government to take effective and immediate strong action to prevent further attacks against Israel by Hizbollah. At the same time, it is of crucial importance not to jeopardize the stability of Lebanon, while preserving and respecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity by, inter alia, full implementation of Security Council resolutions, including resolution 1559 (2004).”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“We equally deplore and express our deep alarm at the Israeli counterattacks, which have resulted in the killing of more than 50 Lebanese civilians, including 10 children, and the wounding of 100 more, as well as in the destruction of civilian infrastructure in the country. We continue to believe that, while preserving the right of self-defence, Israel must respect its obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, as well as the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon. Actions which are contrary to international law can only aggravate the vicious circle of violence and retribution and cannot serve anyone's legitimate security concerns.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“Today we can only stress once more our deep concern at the latest events unfolding as we speak, this time around the border between Israel and Lebanon, an area which has been enjoying relative calm over the last six years. We deplore the recent attack by Hizbollah which resulted in the killing of a number of Israeli soldiers and the abduction of another two, as well as its continuing firing of Katyusha rockets into Israeli territory, which has led to the killing of at least two civilians and the wounding of many more. We call upon Hizbollah to release the two abducted soldiers immediately and without preconditions and to refrain from such actions in the future.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“I would like to join others in thanking Under-Secretary-General Gambari and Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for their briefings today. In the last few days, we have been witnessing events in the Middle East spiralling out of control and reaching new, unacceptable levels of violence and tension unseen in the last few years. The situation seems to be worsening by the hour. It was only two weeks ago that, during our last discussion on the developments in the region (see S/PV.5481), we expressed our great concern over the violence in the Palestinian territories and condemned in the strongest possible terms the killing of an Israeli civilian hostage and the continuing holding of an Israeli soldier, as well as the killings of innocent civilians, including women and children, by the Israeli armed forces.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“Greece remains committed to striving for the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on all the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and 1515 (2003), as well as on the Madrid terms of reference and the principle of land for peace. We call upon Israel to refrain from any and all unilateral actions that could prejudge the outcome of final status negotiations and threaten the viability of a two-State solution. At this particular critical juncture, we should not lose sight of the bigger picture, and we should not allow ourselves to become distracted from our main goal, which is to create the necessary conditions for the re-launching, as soon possible, of the peace process and the return to the road map.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“We call upon them to immediately release the abducted Israeli soldier. The Hamas-led Government needs to meet and implement the principles set out by the Quartet of non- violence, recognition of Israel's right to exist and acceptance of existing agreements and obligations. In this dire situation, we welcome Prime Minister Olmert's and President Abbas's pledge to carry out negotiations, and commend the efforts of the latter to unite all Palestinian political forces to work towards achieving the widest possible consensus in support of the objectives of the road map. In that respect, the conclusion, in the last few days, of a national agreement reached by all Palestinian factions with the exception of the Islamic Jihad movement should be a step in the right direction.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“In that respect, we repeat our call upon Israel for proportionate use of force. We are particularly concerned over the detention of elected members of the Palestinian Government and legislature, and about the way it was carried out by the Israeli army. The international community has long invested in democratic institution-building as part of our shared efforts towards the creation of a viable and democratic Palestinian State living side by side with Israel in peace and security within internationally recognized borders. It is very important to preserve the viability and continuity of those institutions. We also continue to believe that it is imperative that the Palestinian Government take effective and immediate strong action to improve security and to prevent terrorist attacks against Israel.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“We cannot but deeply deplore the killing of the Israeli hostage, confirmed only yesterday, and the continued holding of an Israeli soldier as a hostage. The killing of a hostage is a barbaric act that cannot be justified and serves no purpose towards peace. We equally deeply deplore the increasing number of victims among the civilian population in Gaza and the West Bank and the exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis. The suffering of the Palestinian civilian population has reached new alarming levels. We call upon Israel to exercise utmost restraint in dealing with the current crisis. Let me reiterate some basic points. We continue to believe that, in taking measures to defend itself, Israel must respect its obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“I would first like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Angela Kane for today's briefing. Greece fully associates itself with the statement to be made shortly by the Permanent Representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. In the last few days, the cycle of violence in the Middle East has reached new peaks, and the situation seems to be reaching an extremely dangerous point. It was only a week ago that, during our last discussions on the developments in the region, we expressed our concern over recent incidents in Gaza and the West Bank and condemned, in the strongest terms, the violence and killings of innocent civilians, including women and children. Today we can only repeat, in sadness and horror at the further deterioration, the same condemnation and deep concern.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“The problem, though, cannot be fixed overnight and needs to be addressed on a long-term basis. All of us - the Secretariat and the Member States - need to show commitment and determination and take the necessary measures to deal with it, both in our immediate response to such cases when they occur and in formulating a comprehensive strategy to combat and eradicate the phenomenon.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“The United Nations must ensure, as part of its overall efforts to address sexual exploitation and abuse by its staff and related personnel, that complainants and victims have access to timely, effective and compassionate support, including medical, psychological and legal services. All complainants and victims are to be treated with humanity and respect for their dignity and human rights. To ensure that all new policies are widely acknowledged, understood, adhered to and enforced, unified guidelines applicable to all United Nations peacekeeping personnel should be developed and implemented. It is unacceptable that anyone connected with a United Nations peacekeeping mission - the very people the world entrusts with the task of protecting civilians from harm - should prey on the very women and children seeking their help.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“Furthermore, it is indispensable that there be no impunity for any individuals participating in peacekeeping missions who have committed a criminal offence, including United Nations staff and experts on mission, bearing in mind the principle that the same norms of conduct must apply to all categories of peacekeeping personnel. We believe that the revised draft model memorandum of understanding to be adopted by the General Assembly as a basis for negotiation with troop-contributing countries will be invaluable for ensuring that troop-contributing Governments are fully aware of, and can be held to account for, their responsibilities in this area.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“Close cooperation between troop-contributing countries and the Office of Internal Oversight Services in the conduct of investigations is crucial in the fight against impunity in order to ensure that any evidence collected is admissible in the relevant national jurisdiction. It is also extremely important that managers and commanders be made responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and abuse, that they be clearly directed to facilitate investigations and that they be held accountable for their failures in this regard.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“We would like to underline the importance of bolstering the highest standards of discipline and conduct befitting a United Nations peacekeeping operation. Training programmes for new peacekeeping personnel - including training in international humanitarian law, human rights law and children's rights law, with specific reference to the protection of children and women - must make clear that the zero- tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse will be fully enforced. Additionally, in order to implement these standards, we must create a culture that rejects and penalizes such abhorrent behaviour at every level, from the senior civilian and military leadership down to the level of individual peacekeepers.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“Greece condemns in the strongest terms all acts of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by United Nations peacekeeping personnel, military and civilian, and reiterates once again its strong support for the United Nations zero-tolerance policy in such cases. In this regard, the United Nations should undertake every effort to further identify patterns of abuse, record and report incidents and ensure that justice is served. The misconduct of the few should not undercut the contributions of the many. However, only once accountable and transparent response strategies are in place to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse and to protect local populations from it will the United Nations send a message that it does not tolerate or condone such behaviour.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“They are doing a truly remarkable job, and they deserve our respect and our deep gratitude. It is unfortunate, though, that the unacceptable behaviour of certain individuals within peacekeeping operations threatens to tarnish the very name and image which allow the United Nations to work so effectively in war-torn countries and to bring peace and stability to millions around the world. Only by holding itself to the highest standards of ethical conduct can the United Nations preserve the credibility and moral authority necessary to carry out its mission in societies already vulnerable and deeply wounded by the turmoil and brutality of war.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“I too would like to thank Mr. Guehenno for his briefing today and to express our appreciation to Prince Zeid for his tireless work to address and resolve an issue which is obviously of great concern to all of us - an issue which has an undeniable impact on the credibility and effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping efforts as a whole. Greece associates itself with the statement to be delivered shortly by the Austrian presidency of the European Union. Peacekeeping operations constitute the most effective and successful means to deal with situations that constitute a threat to international peace and security. And, in that respect, all personnel involved in those operations play an invaluable role, working under extremely difficult circumstances and even putting their lives at risk.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“Those operations are staffed with competent and dedicated people who, most of the time, work under difficult circumstances and in extremely volatile environments. They do excellent work. For that they deserve our respect. It is our task to support and encourage them to continue to carry out the duties we entrust to them with the same professionalism and outstanding results.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“Some good steps have already been taken in that direction, such as those adopted with regard to procurement during the fifty-ninth session of the General Assembly - concerning, for example, the issues of accountability and best-value-for-money practices. Those efforts and the gradual progress they bring about should be encouraged, along with vigilant oversight for possible wrongdoing. In the light of the aforementioned, it is very important that we be careful here today to strike the right balance in our discussion. We should not lose sight of the significance of the role of, and the overall service provided by, United Nations peacekeeping operations in the cause of international peace and security.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“In view of today's consideration of the matter by the Security Council, Greece believes that action by all appropriate United Nations bodies involved in peacekeeping operations will contribute in a positive and effective way to the proper implementation of the principles and priorities of the United Nations as a whole. In that regard, we consider it valuable and useful that the Security Council be informed of the answers provided by the Secretariat to the OIOS report. The need for reform has long been recognized as a priority for the Organization. As such, it was the main focus of our leaders' outcome document (General Assembly resolution 60/1). In recent months, all of us have been deeply engaged in that effort so that the United Nations can evolve into a dynamic and highly competent body ready to face the challenges of today's world.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“Furthermore, all allegations of fraud and mismanagement should be thoroughly investigated, and those found guilty must be held accountable. Nevertheless, we are all well aware that this investigation is still ongoing. In that respect, we would like to emphasize the paramount importance of fully observing due-process principles. We believe that this issue, which is currently also under discussion in various competent bodies of the United Nations, is being handled with the seriousness and the thoroughness it deserves and through the proper United Nations channels.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“I would like to start by thanking Mr. Malloch Brown for his briefing today on the report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) under consideration here. Greece associates itself with the statement to be delivered shortly by the representative of Austria in that country's capacity as the holder of the presidency of the European Union. I shall therefore make only a few short remarks. Mismanagement, fraudulent activities or related weaknesses, in any system, call for prompt and decisive action. We all agree that the United Nations is no exception. The findings of the review, as presented today and as included in the report of the OIOS, are indeed worrying, and we cannot but express our deep concern. It is evident that procurement rules - and, even more so, procurement practices - should be reviewed.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“The international community should stand by Sierra Leone in this critical phase and provide all the necessary support in this regard, including through the Peacebuilding Commission, which has been established.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“Greece hopes that UNIOSIL will draft a strategy to support in an effective and coordinated manner the Government of Sierra Leone in enhancing its capacity to pursue policies aiming at social and economic development in order to address the remaining challenges and eliminate the possibility of future conflicts, in particular through a poverty reduction strategy. I would like to reiterate our strong conviction that only through a close and coordinated partnership of all those involved, including civil society, will it be possible for the international community to reconcile immediate requirements with long-term goals and to rally all the resources required to capitalize on the efforts made so far and consolidate peace, stability, security and prosperity in the country.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“In that respect, we would like to express our appreciation for the work of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, which aims at ending impunity, strengthening the rule of law and promoting national reconciliation. Organizing peaceful and credible elections constitutes the next crucial step towards completing the process of peace consolidation and making Sierra Leone a true success story. The newly established United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) should work to ensure that the country will achieve sustainable development and will break out of the vicious circle of successive internal conflicts and economic crises.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“Sierra Leone has already embarked on a serious effort towards economic and democratic reform. The progress made so far cannot be easily sustained unless considerable efforts are made by the Government to address the root causes of the problems that led to the civil war in the first place. Emphasis should be placed on fighting corruption, improving the economy and the living standards of the population in general, dealing with unemployment and improving public services, continuing security sector Reform, and remedying the weaknesses that exist in the judiciary system and in the administration of justice. With regard to the last point in particular, we would stress that civil unrest and a culture of impunity are major threats to the political stability and to the long-term prospects of the country.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“At this important stage, when the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) is successfully completing its peacekeeping mandate, we would like to express our gratitude to the Secretary-General and to his Special Representatives, as well as to the personnel of the Mission, who have spared no effort in promoting peace and stability in the country and have enabled the people of Sierra Leone to face the future with hope. As UNAMSIL withdraws, we would like to commend the innovative methods and practices it has introduced over the past six years to ensure the best possible outcome for its operations. UNAMSIL brought together the efforts and resources of the United Nations family as well as of humanitarian organizations, in pursuit of a common goal.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“Building a stable and secure democracy to foster economic development and social progress is a goal the international community shares with the Timorese people. As Timor-Leste moves to the next chapter, the challenge is to consolidate the progress achieved so far and pave the way towards a better future of peace, stability and prosperity for the people of the country and for the region as a whole. In that respect, UNOTIL's role is very important, and we stand ready to provide it with all the necessary means and support.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“But dealing with the difficult problems of the past, especially human rights abuses and the issue of fighting impunity, is still an open chapter. Greece has supported the Secretary-General's proposals regarding the reaction of the international community to the request of the Timorese authorities for help. At the same time, we strongly believe in the value of the Security Council's unanimity. The decision to establish UNOTIL was adopted unanimously. Therefore, we must now shift our focus onto UNOTIL and the fulfilment of its mandate: to actively support critical democratic institution-building, particularly with respect to the police, and to provide training in the fields of democratic governance, the rule of law and human rights.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“Timor-Leste has travelled a long way since independence, in May 2002, due mainly to the determination and efforts of its citizens and the steadfast commitment of the international community. UNMISET has provided critical support in that long journey. The establishment of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) constitutes a reaffirmation of our commitment to seeing this journey fully completed. There is still work to do. We are pleased to see the continuous strengthening of relations between Timor-Leste and Indonesia, proof of which was the recent visit of the Indonesian President to Timor-Leste. We are also pleased to see other encouraging developments, such as progress in establishing Timor- Leste's legal framework.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“Today's open debate is, for once, about a case with a happy ending. The mandate of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) is coming to a successful close. We wish to express our deep appreciation to the Mission in general and to its personnel, and more particularly to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa. Their dedication, efficiency and professionalism have been exemplary. Thanks to UNMISET, Timor-Leste has managed to achieve a level of stability that will allow it, from now on, to focus on building its institutions and improving the well-being of its people. Greece fully associates itself with the statement to be made later by the Permanent Representative of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source