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“Small arms still constitute the weapons of choice in the vast majority of conflicts under the consideration of the Security Council. From Cote d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Sudan to Haiti, Iraq and Afghanistan, small arms are used by militias, armed groups and terrorists to commit the worst atrocities imaginable against civilian populations, disrupt the political processes under way, control the illegal exploitation of natural resources, and contribute to the destabilization of whole regions. The easy availability of small arms and light weapons, ammunition and explosives is in itself a fuelling factor for many of those conflicts.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“In the presence of the Foreign Minister of Peru, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and the countries aligning themselves with this statement. Substantive progress has already been achieved since the adoption in 2001 of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. We welcome this opportunity to address that important subject in the Security Council just a few months before the first review conference. I am particularly happy to see you, Sir, presiding over this meeting, since Argentina and the European Union share many concerns in that field, as well as the conviction that much stronger concerted efforts by the international community are necessary.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“However, progress is dependent on long-term political commitment on the part of all stakeholders, both in Afghanistan and among members of the international community. The European Union will continue to closely coordinate its actions and programmes with the United Nations, its agencies and other relevant international organizations.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“I would like to conclude by stressing that the European Union looks forward to continued close cooperation with the rest of the international community, drawing on the Afghanistan Compact and the EU-Afghanistan Joint Declaration as frameworks for our cooperation. The European Union supports the continued central role of the United Nations, including in the monitoring and coordination of donor activities by the international community. In that context, the European Union welcomes the recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his latest report on Afghanistan (S/2006/ 145) regarding the future mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. UNAMA will thus continue the important role it has had in the past in the implementation of the Bonn Agreement.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“European Union member States continue to play their substantial role in supplying military and civilian resources to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. The European Union will continue to support Afghanistan's sustainable economic and social development and its efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. We will provide assistance within the framework of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy and the Afghanistan Compact. Programmes and projects will be coordinated with the Afghan Government in order to ensure that they are consistent with its priorities and that donor activities are rationalized. The EU will provide assistance directly through the budget and will continue to encourage the Afghan Government to reach greater financial self- sustainability.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“In that regard, we will directly support provincial reconstruction team civilian activities, led by EU member States, which will include activities focused on the rule of law and good governance at the provincial level. The security situation also remains a cause for concern and continues to undermine reconstruction efforts outside the cities. We will increase support for security sector reform, including by providing training and increased financial support for the creation of an effective and sustainable Afghan national police force, and by making available a further contribution to support the disarmament and reintegration of former combatants. The European Union welcomes the Doha Declaration on Border Management in Afghanistan and the Declaration on Closer Cooperation on border police, both agreed in Doha on 28 February.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“In the context of continued efforts to end the culture of impunity and to promote reconciliation, the EU regards transnational justice as a crucial component. Equally important, we will continue to support the strengthening of a viable Afghan civil society as a way of consolidating democracy in Afghanistan. Furthermore, the European Union will pay special attention to governance and administrative reform and anti-corruption strategies, including at the provincial level, and to promoting human rights and the rule of law. We will increase financial support for reform of the justice sector at both the central and provincial levels.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“More specifically, we will support the development of strong and effective counter-narcotics institutions, law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, including through the provision of mentors and trainers, and will provide financial support for efforts by the Afghan Government to strengthen and diversify sustainable opportunities for leading rural livelihoods. The human rights situation remains a cause for concern, in particular with regard to women and children. The EU will continue to give priority to this issue. We welcome the efforts put into drafting an interim national action plan for women in Afghanistan. This document will be a vital instrument to promote the participation of women and ensure their rightful place in Afghan public life.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“We will build upon our already extensive engagement in the political, security, development and humanitarian fields, and we will ensure that counter-narcotics is mainstreamed throughout activities in each of these areas. The challenges of the phase following the successful completion of the Bonn process call for deepening and consolidating the progress achieved so far. Counter-narcotics will remain a cross-cutting priority in our overall EU policy towards Afghanistan. We will sustain and increase our efforts in support of the priorities highlighted in the Government of Afghanistan's national drug control strategy.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“The European Union fully supports all three pillars of activity identified by the Compact: security; governance, rule of law and human rights; and sustainable economic and social development, as well as the cross-cutting priority of counter-narcotics. We remain committed to long-term support for the efforts of the Afghan Government, and of the people of Afghanistan in each of these areas, and we will further enhance the effectiveness of our action. The EU-Afghanistan Joint Declaration of 16 November 2005 is a clear expression of this intent. Our assistance will be aimed mainly at fostering the establishment of a democratic, accountable and sustainable Afghan State - one capable of exercising its sovereignty and protecting the rights of its citizens, while stressing Afghan ownership in the process.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“Another milestone was the launching of the Afghanistan Compact at the London Conference on Afghanistan on 31 January and 1 February 2006. The European Union welcomes the Afghanistan Compact on the basis of partnership between the Afghan Government and the international community, with a central and impartial coordinating role for the United Nations. The Compact is based on Afghan priorities and thus ensures Afghan ownership. This is in line with the European Union's longstanding support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of an Afghanistan that is accountable to its citizens, able to assume its rightful place in the international community and to contribute to regional stability.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and the countries aligning themselves with this statement. Afghanistan has achieved considerable progress over the past four years in partnership with the international community. The political transition process, as set out in the Bonn Agreement, has been successfully completed with the inauguration of the Afghan National Assembly on 19 December 2005. It is now vital to deepen and consolidate the progress achieved so far. With the major political State institutions now in place in the centre, it is important that those institutions extend their capacity to provide, in an efficient manner, security and essential public services to the population throughout the country.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“Since 1948, 2,248 United Nations peacekeepers have lost their lives in the line of duty. Day after day, United Nations peacekeepers all over the world are providing essential services to Member States and their populations. It is our collective duty to ensure that sound management is practised at the United Nations, including in the field of peacekeeping. It is also our duty as responsible States Members of the United Nations to ensure that the overall picture of commitment, success and hard work on the part of United Nations peacekeepers - who are mandated their difficult tasks by the members of the Security Council - is made known to the world.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“All departments involved in the procurement process must ensure that senior managers within those departments are seized of the need to oversee the procurement process, ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations and be accountable - and, of course, be seen to be accountable - for their actions. At the same time, we must not forget that it is often under the most difficult circumstances and under enormous time pressure that the United Nations is called upon to set up peacekeeping operations. Without delay, troops have to be deployed, equipment has to be procured and the necessary infrastructure has to be put in place. That is an immense task and we would like to express our high appreciation for the outstanding achievements of the Organization in this regard.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“We are deeply concerned about the recent allegations of fraud and mismanagement in procurement for peacekeeping, and we support all efforts to investigate those allegations. In that context, we would like to express our appreciation for the work of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), which has itself brought to our attention these cases of possible fraud. Those found guilty must be held accountable, with respect for due process. We believe that stronger internal controls and improved oversight must be put in place and that the highest ethical standards must be applied to prevent such instances from recurring.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“They further conclude that the United Nations framework provides for a comparatively low cost structure, a comparatively high success rate and the greatest degree of international legitimacy. From our own experience, we share that assessment. The practical support of the European Union for United Nations peacekeeping is demonstrated by sheer numbers. At present, the annual budget for peacekeeping operations amounts to over $5 billion. The European Union, collectively, is by far the largest financial contributor and provides roughly 38.5 per cent of the peacekeeping budget. EU member States together also provide about 4,100 troops in the field. Thus, it goes without saying that we too have a particular interest that resources are deployed in the most efficient and effective way.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and the other countries aligning themselves with this statement. The European Union strongly supports United Nations peacekeeping both in principle and in practice. Its support rests on principle because the United Nations brings with it unique legitimacy. This is combined with its impartiality and professionalism, and the United Nations is often the only hope for war-torn countries and their citizens to find their way on to the path of peace and stability. A recent comparative study by the RAND Corporation on nation-building efforts has shown the remarkable success rate of United Nations peacekeeping. The authors conclude that the United Nations provides the most suitable institutional framework for nation- building missions that require fewer than 20,000 men.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“For its part, the European Union adopted a counter-terrorism strategy at the end of last year, complemented by a detailed action plan for implementation, as well as a European Union strategy for combating radicalization and recruitment to terrorism. We believe that those documents, agreed at the regional level, could complement a comprehensive and global United Nations counter-terrorism strategy very well. Let me conclude by reaffirming the commitment of the European Union to combating the continuing threat posed by terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction through a comprehensive, integrated and multilateral approach, reinforcing both internal and international cooperation, in accordance with the principles on which the European Union is founded.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“In the light of the upcoming meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on terrorism next week, we reiterate the call of the world summit to make every effort to conclude the comprehensive convention on international terrorism during the sixtieth session of the General Assembly. We also look forward to the speedy adoption and implementation of a comprehensive United Nations counter-terrorism strategy, based on the elements proposed by the Secretary-General, to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations system to assist States in combating terrorism and to enhance the coordination of all United Nations activities in that regard.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“We look forward to the Committee's final report before the end of its current mandate and, in particular, its analysis of existing problems in the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). In the light of its ongoing work and the numerous tasks that are still to be completed, the European Union believes that the mandate of the 1540 Committee should be extended as soon as possible. Terrorism continues to pose one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. It is imperative that the United Nations and its Member States continue to show their unity and resolve in the fight against terrorism. The European Union strongly supports the measures outlined in the outcome document adopted last September.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“The European Union commends the 1540 Committee and its group of experts for their work in developing a matrix and building a legislative database on the basis of the State reports examined and other relevant information received. That database will be an important information tool for Member States. We look forward to its publication on the Committee's website. With the end of the 1540 Committee's two-year mandate approaching, on 28 April, the European Union notes with concern that 67 States - more than one third of the membership of the United Nations - have not yet submitted their first reports. We urge all States that have not yet done so to submit their reports to the Committee. We would be glad to consider any request for assistance or advice to such States as might be required.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“We are also pleased to note the exemplary cooperation between CTED, as the key facilitator of technical assistance, and the Terrorism Prevention Branch of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, which provides technical assistance to requesting countries in the area of ratifying and implementing the 13 universal conventions against terrorism. The European Union remains deeply concerned about the danger posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and about the acquisition of such weapons by non-State actors, in particular terrorists. We fully support all international efforts to prevent the proliferation of WMD. The 1540 Committee plays an important role in that regard.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“We have also taken note of the review of the CTED undertaken by the Security Council last December. We look forward to another comprehensive review by 31 December 2006. We strongly encourage the CTC, with the help of the human rights expert in CTED, to continue its efforts to streamline human rights throughout its entire work. With regard to the efforts to enhance dialogue with States concerning the area of technical assistance, the European Union stands ready to continue its cooperation and participation in CTED visits to countries with which it has a close relationship.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“We stress the call made at the 2005 world summit to ensure that fair and clear procedures exist for placing individuals and entities on sanctions lists and for removing them, as well as for granting humanitarian exemptions. The European Union fully supports the work programme of the Counter-Terrorism-Committee presented today. We particularly welcome the envisaged revision of the reporting regime through the development of a tailor-made approach and by streamlining reporting procedures. That would help to address the problems of non-reporting and the so-called reporting fatigue of Member States. We are also pleased to hear that the Committee has cleared the backlog of State reports. We note with satisfaction that, on 15 December 2005, the Counter-Terrorism Committee's Executive Directorate (CTED) was finally declared fully operational.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“We welcome the efforts of the 1267 Committee to further improve the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions regime, especially the Consolidated List and the Committee's guidelines, in the light of Security Council resolution 1617 (2005) and the recommendations contained in the recent reports of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team. The adoption of the revised guidelines, on 21 December 2005, was an important step. With regard to the sections dealing with listing and delisting procedures, no agreement has been reached thus far. The European Union expresses its expectation that the Committee will expeditiously continue its work on those sections, as mandated by the Security Council.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“The European Union believes that the Committees should continue their efforts to increase cooperation and coordination with regard to monitoring the implementation of their respective Security Council resolutions, as well as with regard to sharing information and coordinating country visits. We encourage the Council to consider ways to strengthen its monitoring and enforcement role in counter- terrorism, including by consolidating State reporting requirements. The European Union emphasizes the importance of respecting international law, human rights law and refugee law - including due process and the rule of law - in the fight against terrorism.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“I have to honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and the countries that align themselves with this statement. First of all, I would like to thank the Chairpersons of the Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee, the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) for their comprehensive and informative briefings. We attach great importance to such regular public debates of the Security Council in the field of counter-terrorism and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Open discussions are an important contribution to strengthening the acceptance, legitimacy and transparency of the Council's efforts in this field.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“The EU Council of Ministers welcomed the communication as a good basis for further work in preparing discussions at the informal EU-Western Balkans Foreign Ministers meeting to be held in Salzburg in March 2006. Thus, the European Union remains committed to helping the Western Balkan countries by practical measures to make the European perspective more tangible.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“We are ready to assume our responsibilities and to work on an enhanced future EU engagement, with a view to assisting a democratic and multi-ethnic Kosovo in its efforts to realize its European perspective. In parallel, we are already cooperating closely with other international agencies that will continue to play a role in Kosovo according to their comparative strengths and specializations. In concluding this long statement on behalf of the European Union, to which nearly 40 States adhered, I wish to recall that, on 27 January, the European Commission adopted a communication entitled "The Western Balkans on the road to the EU: consolidating stability and raising prosperity".”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“The European Union has been steadfastly at the side of the people of Kosovo throughout the post- conflict period and has provided a major part of international aid, economic access, political support and reform advice. The Contact Group guiding principles for a settlement of the status of Kosovo, adopted in November 2005, make it clear that Kosovo will require an international civilian and military presence to supervise compliance with the provisions of the status settlement to ensure the security and protection of minorities and to support the continued implementation of the standards. The European Union is fully engaged in the status process and is in close contact with Mr. Ahtisaari. It has appointed Mr. Stefan Lehne as EU representative to the Kosovo future status process.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“Effective standards implementation, including dialogue and outreach to Kosovo's minority communities - thereby building a sustainable democratic and multi-ethnic society - is also a prerequisite for the fulfilment of Kosovo's European perspective. In December, the European Union adopted a new European Partnership document for Kosovo within the European Union's broader Stabilization and Association Process for the Western Balkans. The Partnership incorporates the standards as requirements for Kosovo's long-term European perspective, thereby underscoring that they must continue to be a central focus of efforts by the Provisional Institutions throughout and beyond the status process.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“The European Union also fully supports the call of the foreign ministers of the Contact Group, at their meeting on 31 January, for all possible efforts to be made to achieve a negotiated settlement in the course of 2006. In that respect, we encourage leaders in both Serbia and Kosovo to show the political courage and vision necessary to come forward with realistic proposals. Whatever Kosovo's future status will be, it will be firmly rooted in the European architecture. With that tangible European perspective in mind, accelerated implementation of standards should not be viewed just as a goal in itself or as a quicker way to a decision on the future status of Kosovo.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“In that regard, the European Union supports the call made by UNMIK, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund on 9 February 2006 for all Roma, Ashkaeli and Egyptian communities to vacate the lead-polluted camps in northern Mitrovica in Kosovo and to move their families to the safer environment at Osterode camp. We also remind the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government of the need to find a long-term solution for the internally displaced persons. They should continue to work towards creating safe housing for such persons, and should move quickly to provide sustainable options for returns and permanent housing.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“It also urges both parties to participate and engage constructively in the meeting on decentralization organized by the United Nations Status Envoy in Vienna, which has now been scheduled for 20 February. The European Union calls upon both Pristina and Belgrade to engage constructively in the working group on missing persons and hopes that progress can be made on that humanitarian issue. We further remind the relevant authorities of their commitment to alleviating, without further delay, the humanitarian crisis created by the continued use of contaminated facilities for the temporary residence of a large Roma community in Mitrovica. Bureaucratic obstacles must be overcome.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“We call upon the authorities in Belgrade to encourage, rather than discourage, the Kosovo Serb leaders to participate constructively in the Provisional Institutions, which would contribute to concrete improvements in their living conditions and ensure that their interests are taken into account. All communities should participate actively in the political process for standards implementation and become more involved in presenting their own communities' interests during the status process. At the same time, leaders on all sides will have to prepare their populations for difficult compromises ahead. The European Union also expects Kosovo's institutions to move ahead on the reform of local self- government and welcomes the first ministerial-level meeting on decentralization, held in Vienna last September.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“Together with the Secretary-General, the European Union strongly urges Kosovo's institutions to renew their efforts to ensure substantive, accelerated and sustainable progress in the implementation of the standards, especially in such key areas as returns, equal access to justice and the preservation of cultural heritage. Their commitment is crucial to the prospects for a sustainable status settlement that will enable all communities to live and thrive in safety. The European Union attaches particular importance to the establishment of a substantial dialogue between all Kosovo communities, as well as between Belgrade and Pristina. We hope that today's presence of President Tadic and Prime Minister Kosumi will give new impetus in that regard.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“Ahtisaari and his deputy, Austria's countryman Ambassador Albert Rohan, have started to work on the future status and held initial consultations in the region. Mr. Ahtisaari's negotiation team enjoys the full support of the European Union. The European Union shares the Secretary- General's assessment that, since his report last May, the Kosovo Albanian leaders have made significant progress in preparations for the status process, as well as some progress in other areas, such as the protection of property rights and the reconstruction of cultural and religious heritage. We also share his assessment that overall progress on standards implementation has been too slow and his serious concern that there have been delays or setbacks in most areas of standards implementation.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“His election on 10 February, coming so swiftly after the end of the mourning period for the late President, signals stability and continuity and marks an important step towards the further consolidation of Kosovo's political life. Much has changed since the Secretary-General and the Special Representative last reported to the Council on the situation in Kosovo. Last year, the conduct of the comprehensive review, under the leadership of Ambassador Kai Eide, encouraged the Kosovo Provisional Institutions of Self-Government to make progress on the implementation of the standards, dialogue between communities and reform of local Government. In November, the Secretary-General appointed Mr. Martti Ahtisaari, former President of Finland, as his Special Envoy to lead the political process designed to determine the future status of Kosovo. Mr.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“Bajram Kosumi, in the delegation headed by Mr. Jessen-Petersen. The European Union expresses its profound sadness at the passing away of the President of Kosovo, Mr. Ibrahim Rugova. Kosovo has lost a historic leader who devoted his life to promoting peacefully the rights of his people. In this time of important decisions for the future of Kosovo, the European Union calls on all Kosovar parties and leaders to work together so that further progress can be achieved in implementing standards and so that Kosovo can participate constructively in the status process. In that context, the EU welcomes the election of Mr. Fatmir Sejdiu as President of Kosovo.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The acceding countries Bulgaria and Romania; the candidate countries Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; the European Free Trade Association countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area; and Ukraine align themselves with this statement. Let me begin by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Mr. Saren Jessen-Petersen, for his excellent briefing, and by reiterating the European Union's full and strong support for his work. We would also like to warmly welcome the participation of the President of Serbia, Mr. Boris Tadic. At the same time, we also warmly welcome the presence of the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Mr.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“The future of the countries in the region must be built on good-neighbourliness and regional cooperation. The proposed Security, Stability and Development Pact, which is to be adopted at the second Summit of the International Conference on Peace, Security, Democracy and Development in the Great Lakes Region, to be held in Nairobi later this year, will be the basis and reference point for all these efforts. We believe that, given the recent history of the region, the peace and security cluster of the Pact warrants the most urgent attention. All the elements I have outlined are intertwined. The transformation of the Great Lakes region into an area of lasting peace, stability and prosperity requires sustained, coordinated efforts by all parties involved.”
2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359 (2006) · source
“The European Union welcomes the robust action undertaken by MONUC in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in support of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Equally, the EU welcomes the fact that the Security Council has recently given more attention to this specific question and its regional implications. We also need to ensure that the arms embargo is implemented in good faith and that measures are taken against the illegal exploitation of natural resources. We believe it is important that the international community not disengage too rapidly and that an adequate United Nations presence be maintained in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after the elections. Phasing out the United Nations missions in Burundi and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should follow clear established benchmarks.”
2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359 (2006) · source
“The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court have a central role to play in the efforts to bring to justice those responsible for serious human rights violations, war crimes or crimes against humanity. The international community's support for reconstruction efforts has to be well coordinated and coherent. In particular, we need to think now about the post-transitional phase and how best to support reconstruction and institution-building. This is an area where donors need to work harder and where the Peacebuilding Commission could add particular value. The provision of security is pivotal in all these efforts. The question of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, repatriation or resettlement of the various armed groups is a central issue in the stabilization of the whole region.”
2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359 (2006) · source
“As recent events show, the LRA's activities have intensified in southern Sudan and have spread to the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well, causing more insecurity and threatening the peace processes under way in these areas. For lasting progress to be achieved, international partners need reliable, democratic partner Governments. It is important that political systems be democratic and inclusive and that they create a climate of trust and participation by all. Good governance and the rule of law will create an environment that is conducive to reconstruction. It is, therefore, essential to take decisive action against corruption, ensure respect for human rights, strengthen the rule of law and fight against the climate of impunity.”
2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359 (2006) · source
“In Burundi, the problem of the Forces Nationales de Liberation (FNL) must be solved. Burundi will need continued international assistance after the gradual and careful phasing out of the United Nations Operation in Burundi. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the delay in the adoption of the electoral law is jeopardizing the electoral calendar and the conclusion of the transitional period by June 2006. Also, a solution has to be found urgently for the problem of the negative forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - be they Congolese or foreign in origin - including the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda (FDLR). The activities of the Lord's Resistance Army are reason for considerable concern, not just because of the humanitarian crisis of immense proportions in northern Uganda.”
2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359 (2006) · source
“The EU has contributed more than 80 per cent of all the funds required for the election process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Recently, we have been opening new avenues by supporting the crucial restructuring of the security sector, in line with our common goal of providing security to all Congolese. The European Union security mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been providing advice and assistance for security sector reform since June 2005. The EU civilian police mission - the European Union Police Mission in Kinshasa - is assisting the Congolese authorities in setting up, training and monitoring, on a daily basis, an integrated police unit in charge of the protection of State institutions and the main political leaders. However, much remains to be done.”
2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359 (2006) · source
“The determined military effort by the European Union stabilized the situation until the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) was able to take control of the area, and thus helped to save the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from collapse. In Burundi, the EU was actively involved in the Arusha peace process and was part of the Commission de Suivi of the Arusha Agreement. The European Union also supported the deployment of the African Mission in Burundi, which, again, paved the way for the subsequent takeover by a United Nations mission. Therefore, that African Union mission represented the first successful test of AU-United Nations-EU trilateral cooperation in African peacekeeping. We are also heavily engaged in the humanitarian and political fields.”
2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359 (2006) · source
“Furthermore, the way in which all international partners worked closely together with African partners and the United Nations ensured coherence in their support for the transition in the region. The European Union's contribution to this effort has been substantial. Our involvement dates back to 1996, when Mr. Aldo Ajello, who is here with us, was appointed EU Special Representative for the African Great Lakes Region. To this day, the EU is deeply involved at the political level, as the recent visits by High Representative Solana and Commissioner Michel to Kinshasa show. But we have also taken very concrete, practical steps to help in the stabilization of the region. In 2003, the EU deployed Operation Artemis, the first-ever European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) mission outside Europe, to the city of Bunia.”
2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359 (2006) · source
“Just this Monday we were tragically reminded of this when eight Guatemalan peacekeepers lost their lives in an ambush by suspected Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) elements in Garamba National Park. The European Union expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of Guatemala and pays tribute to the contribution of the thousands of men and women who have been working with the United Nations for peace in the region. Progress has been made possible first and foremost because of strong African ownership, whether through the South African mediation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or the regional initiative in Burundi.”
2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359 (2006) · source
“The adoption of the Declaration on Peace, Security, Democracy and Development at the first Summit of Heads of State and Government of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, held in Dar es- Salaam in November 2004, represented a landmark in regional relations. Member States are expected to adopt the Pact on Security, Stability and Development later this year. It is important that all countries live up to the commitments contained therein. That progress would not have been possible without the dedication of the staff of the United Nations missions in Burundi and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially the peacekeepers, who risk their lives on a daily basis.”
2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359 (2006) · source