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“The Security Council calls upon all Lebanese political parties to show responsibility with a view to preventing, through dialogue, further deterioration of the situation in Lebanon. It reaffirms its strong support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders and under the sole and exclusive authority of the Government of Lebanon. "The Security Council welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 14 March 2007 (S/2007/ 147) on the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006). It notes with appreciation the indication by the Secretary-General that further progress has been made towards the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006).”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5664 (2007) · source
“Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council recalls all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolution 1701 (2006), 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 520 (1982), 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006), as well as the statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon, in particular its statement of 12 December 2006 (S/PRST/2006/52). "The Security Council reiterates its full support for the legitimate and democratically- elected Government of Lebanon, calls for full respect of the democratic institutions of the country, in conformity with its constitution, and condemns any effort to destabilize Lebanon.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5664 (2007) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/ 147, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006). Members of the Council also have before them document S/2007/207, which contains a letter dated 13 April 2007 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I should also like to draw attention to document S/2007/199, which contains a letter dated 11 April 2007 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5664 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Lebanon, in which she 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, Ms. Ziade (Lebanon) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5664 (2007) · source
“As part of our work to transition security responsibility to the Iraqis in the south, the United Kingdom will soon consolidate our forces at the Basra Air Base. We remain in close contact with the United Nations over the logistics of this move and we are looking at steps that would allow UNAMI to play an active and productive role in the south of Iraq.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“We encourage it to continue to work closely with the Government of Iraq so as to increase its ability to provide basic services to its people. We ourselves are helping to provide further funding to international organizations working on the issue of internally displaced persons. Given the importance of the United Nations role in Iraq, I should like to take this opportunity to urge Member States to respond positively to the Secretary- General's call for additional funds. These are needed to continue the Distinct Entity Trust Fund, which pays the cost of the middle-ring security protective force. It is that force that enables UNAMI to continue its mission. We cannot and should not allow lack of money to hinder or stop the vital work that UNAMI is doing. Finally, we note the Secretary-General's observations on Basra, in the south.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“We urge the international community and the Government of Iraq to give it their full backing. The United Kingdom would like to echo the Secretary-General's appreciation for his Special Representative and for the staff of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and what they do. We pay tribute to the men and women who work there in often difficult conditions. Despite the security challenges, UNAMI has a crucial role to play in supporting the Government of Iraq. UNAMI offers support throughout the country, including in capacity- building, in the constitutional review process, in the preparation for elections and in coordinating humanitarian assistance. In this last respect, we welcome the leadership that UNAMI is providing in the humanitarian field.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“In that regard, the United Kingdom shares the Secretary-General's view that the expanded meeting of Iraq's neighbours held in Baghdad on 10 March was a welcome initiative by the Government of Iraq. A number of speakers today have also drawn attention to that, which is very welcome. The United Kingdom was pleased to take part, and I take pleasure in congratulating Iraq's leaders on that successful event. At the meeting, participants extended their support for Iraq's sovereignty, independence, national unity and territorial integrity. They also recognized the principle of non-interference. The United Kingdom reiterates its endorsement of those principles. The United Kingdom looks forward to the event to be held here in New York tomorrow by the United Nations and the Government of Iraq on the International Compact.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“As the Secretary-General's report notes, national reconciliation is of the utmost importance, but if it is to be achieved, the cycle of attacks must first be broken. For our part, the United Kingdom is committed to doing all we can to help through our military contribution to the Multinational Force, as well as through our diplomatic and development efforts. The countries of the region, as many speakers today have noted, have a particularly important role to play in helping to preserve the unity and territorial integrity of Iraq. Strong bilateral relations between Iraq and its neighbours are a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for success. We also encourage the neighbouring countries to work in partnership with the Iraqi Government and to match its determination to tackle the challenges facing Iraq.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“I would like to join colleagues in thanking Ambassador Qazi for his presentation on the Secretary-General's report. I would also like to express, along with other representatives, particular thanks to His Excellency the Vice-President for agreeing to join us in the Council and for giving a presentation on behalf of his Government. I also thank Ambassador Wolff for his presentation on behalf of the Multinational Force in Iraq. The United Kingdom stands firm in offering its support to Prime Minister Al-Maliki and his Government as they tackle the challenges that Iraq faces. In particular, we welcome the effort and commitment of the Government of Iraq to confront all forms of sectarian violence, including through the Baghdad security plan.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“Finally, may I urge the countries of the region to join us in and add their weight to efforts to address urgently the worsening crisis in the Darfur region of the Sudan, one of the signatories of the Pact on Security, Stability and Development. It is sobering to note that, just as the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and elsewhere in the region are beginning to experience the rewards and opportunities that peace brings, their neighbours in Darfur are being denied the most basic means of survival.”
2007-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5637 (2007) · source
“The Security Council should, in our view, also continue to monitor closely progress in the peace talks between the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army, which uses the Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as its base. That conflict has driven more than 2 million people from their homes and, while some of those have begun to return, stability on the ground in northern Uganda remains fragile. The United Kingdom welcomes the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, former President Chissano, to find a negotiated solution, and we hope and believe that the Security Council will lend its strong vocal support to his efforts.”
2007-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5637 (2007) · source
“We were awe-inspired by the determined efforts made by the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to overcome the catastrophic effects of conflict and to move forward, through democratic elections, to a secure and better future. They deserve our praise and our help for what they have achieved. The United Nations, too, deserves our congratulations for its part in that achievement. We look forward to receiving the Secretary-General's recommendations next week on the future role that the United Nations can play in helping the elected Congolese authorities meet the needs and aspirations of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2007-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5637 (2007) · source
“It is a significant opportunity to move towards lasting peace in the region. We strongly urge, therefore, that the leaders of the Great Lakes region press ahead with implementation of the Pact. We hope that the new Executive Secretariat, under the most able leadership of Ambassador Mulamula of Tanzania, will be established in Bujumbura in the near future. The challenges that the countries and people of the region face are shared, and the solutions must be shared too. We will play our part in helping to resolve them. So much of what has happened in the region in recent years is linked to events in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is an important aspect of the Security Council's work.”
2007-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5637 (2007) · source
“I, too, would like to join others in welcoming the Special Representative here today, thanking him for his briefing, and also to express our appreciation for his service and commitment to the work he has been doing and to the work of his team. May I begin by underlining my own country's commitment to security, stability and development in the Great Lakes region. In support of those goals, we are providing approximately $1 billion in bilateral development and humanitarian programmes in the region, and we will continue to sustain a substantial effort, bilaterally and through the European Union. As other representatives have said this morning, the signature of the Pact on Security, Stability and Development at the Great Lakes summit in December 2006 was a historic moment.”
2007-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5637 (2007) · source
“The United Kingdom fully supports the work of the Organization's International Independent Investigation Commission. We stand ready to assist the Commission in its work in any way we can. It was important that the Security Council achieved agreement on a tribunal to follow that investigation. We hope that Lebanese politicians will find an agreed way forward and that the tribunal can proceed.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“We therefore welcome the progress made so far, especially in helping the Lebanese authorities extend their control over the whole of their territory. But here, too, there is more to be done. Making progress on the disputed Sheba'a farms and securing the release of the captured Israeli prisoners, as well as ensuring the implementation of the arms embargo under resolution 1701 (2006), are all critical. I should like at this point to say that, like others, we were concerned by the serious incident that occurred on 7 February along the Blue Line. It is important that both sides act with caution and restraint. We welcome the tripartite meeting that took place on 12 February. The role of the United Nations in seeking justice for the murder of Rafik Hariri is crucial.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate France on the successful Paris III conference, which will significantly boost the Lebanese economy. The United Nations has a central role to play in helping Lebanon achieve durable peace and stability. The United Kingdom continues to believe that Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) provides the best framework for solving Lebanon's problems. We welcome all constructive international mediation efforts to help resolve the crisis and we urge regional States to avoid destabilizing the situation in Lebanon. As many speakers have noted this morning, the key now is for all Member States to assist the Government of Lebanon with the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006).”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“We remain committed to finding a solution that will result in a comprehensive and lasting peace with two States, Palestine and Israel, living side by side in peace and security. I should also like to address Lebanon. The United Kingdom continues to be concerned by ongoing political instability in Lebanon. Today's bombing of two buses near Beirut is another deplorable act, and we condemn it, too, without reservation. I would like to stress again that there is no justification for such attacks. The United Kingdom continues to support the democratically elected Government of Lebanon in its efforts to resolve the current political impasse, and we urge all parties to participate in those efforts through peaceful dialogue.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“We condemn without reservation the suicide attack in Eilat on 29 January. There is no justification for attacks such as these, which only serve to escalate further an already tense situation in the region. Qassam rocket attacks continue to be launched into Israel, and the situation remains fragile at the Al-Aqsa mosque. The United Kingdom urges that any action in that holy site be taken with the agreement of all parties concerned and in a way that respects the status quo. The United Kingdom will continue to work closely with our international partners. We must continue to provide international assistance to build capacity in Palestine and to help the Palestinian economy develop. Governance and economic reform go hand in hand with political progress.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“The fact that an agreement was reached in Mecca to form a Palestinian government of national unity is clearly an important development. We await with interest the details of that agreement. The United Kingdom looks forward to engaging with a new Government based on the Quartet principles. We hope that the formation of a national unity government will mark the end of intra-Palestinian violence and allow us all to move forward. The United Kingdom welcomes the Quartet's statements of 2 and 9 February and the commitment from both parties to advance the peace process. Like other Member States, we look forward to the forthcoming trilateral meeting between Prime Minister Olmert, President Abbas and United States Secretary of State Rice. However, and as a number of speakers have noted this morning, significant challenges remain.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“I would like to begin by aligning myself with the statement to be made later by the Permanent Representative of Germany on behalf of the European Union. I would also like to join others in thanking the Personal Representative of the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing. The United Kingdom continues to be fully committed to advancing the Middle East peace process. My Foreign Secretary had the opportunity to discuss the way forward with Prime Minister Olmert, President Abbas and Foreign Minister Livni, during her visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories last week. We welcome the ongoing efforts to end the violence and to promote intra-Palestinian reconciliation, and we would like to join others in particularly welcoming the recent efforts by Saudi Arabia and by King Abdullah in person to help achieve this end.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“That means that the peacebuilding priorities identified by the Commission are being implemented in Sierra Leone and Burundi, it means that the United Nations and international actors are being more joined up in support of these priorities, and it means that by July we would hope that the Peacebuilding Commission has an annual calendar of meetings agreed, that there should be well-established in-country consultation mechanisms with national Governments taking the leading role, and that the Peacebuilding Support Office should be working at full strength. With the help of all the colleagues on the Peacebuilding Commission, we believe that we can reach these goals.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“Finally, I cannot mention the development of the Peacebuilding Commission's work without mentioning the Peacebuilding Support Office. I would like to thank the Assistant Secretary-General for all her efforts so far in bringing this office to life. The Support Office has a number of critical roles. It acts as a secretariat to the Commission, it supports the United Nations country teams in their work with the Commission, and it is a repository for relevant lessons learned so that we can all benefit from best practices. We hope that by the time of the Commission's first anniversary it will have an important impact on the ground.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“Sometimes the Council might simply take note of the advice. At others, the advice or recommendation for action will need further evaluation and action by the Council. Thirdly, the Commission provides early warning to the Council, for instance, drawing the attention of the Security Council to setbacks and risk factors in countries on the Council's agenda. We see this particular area is one where the Security Council can add value. I am also sure that there is complementarity in the value on the economic and social side that the Economic and Social Council will be able to add. I want to stress that there is no exclusivity here. We look forward to discussion in other bodies of the United Nations. All contributions are equally valid.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“The United Kingdom believes that within this framework and with the establishing resolution serving as a foundation, there are three key areas where the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission can develop an effective working relationship. I note from the important contributions we have heard today that there seems to be a wide measure of agreement on how this partnership might work. First, the Security Council can use the Peacebuilding Commission for advice. The timing of the request for advice is important - for example, before a mandate renewal, or before the establishment of a new peacekeeping operation. But the nature of the request is also important. The Council could ask for an overview of the situation or advice on a specific issue. Secondly, the Security Council receives the advice and acts on it appropriately.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“Second, it should involve a wide range of actors, including civil society and the private sector, to agree upon a common vision of how to build peace and promote exchanges of information, coordination and best practice. Third, it should provide scrutiny and honest assessment of progress and problems. Fourth, it should, through frank dialogue with the Government concerned, provide recommendations for action to be followed up on by the Security Council, the international financial institutions, United Nations agencies and other partners. Fifth, it should ensure follow-up to those recommendations through regular progress reviews. Sixth, it should ensure that lessons learned are compiled and disseminated.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“I should like to align myself with the statement to be made soon by Germany on behalf of the European Union and will therefore confine my intervention to concentrating on some core elements of the Commission's work on which we hope we can all focus in the coming months. By the time of the Commission's first anniversary, we should be proud of the positive impact this new body is having on the ground. First, we believe that the core mandate of the Peacebuilding Commission is its country-specific work with strong national leadership. When the Commission reviews a country, there are six fundamental things we believe it should do. First, the Commission should take a comprehensive look at peacebuilding to identify the most pressing priorities and make recommendations covering governance, human rights and aid, as well as peace and security.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“Countries emerging from conflict had no natural home at the United Nations, and several slipped back into conflict when international scrutiny was diverted elsewhere. This has cost too many lives. So the Commission ensures that countries emerging from conflict remain on our agenda - the joint agenda of the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly, that these countries benefit from the respective scrutiny we can provide and that they align countries, troop-contributing countries, donors, international financial institutions and other actors in a coordinated set of priorities across the social, security, economic and rule of law areas.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“May I join others in congratulating you, Mr. President, for holding this debate and for giving us the opportunity to hear so many valuable contributions in the Chamber today. It is now seven months since the Peacebuilding Commission was established, and it is appropriate that we in its parent body take stock. In this vein, we, along with others, very much look forward to the debate in the General Assembly next week. We are optimistic about the value the Commission can add. It is a new body and is still feeling its way, but we believe the Commission membership is committed to practical steps to improve peacebuilding across key aspects of the work of the United Nations. The Commission was created, as many speakers have noted, because there was in a gap in the market.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“We were also pleased to hear that the Sarajevo Special War Crimes Chamber recently delivered its first judgment on a case transferred by the Tribunal. The United Kingdom remains supportive of the Special War Crimes Chamber and has to date committed Â£2.6 million to the project, as well as providing additional ad hoc assistance. We strongly support Judge Pocar's call for other donors to make similar commitments. I would just like to stress that the transfer to national jurisdiction is not to be applied in the case of Karadzic and Mladic.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“Karadzic and Mladic in particular should not be under any illusion that they can wait out international justice. They will be tried by the Tribunal, as required under the relevant Security Council resolutions. We recognize and commend the considerable efforts and achievements of all of the Tribunal's organs to increase efficiency and the pace of trials. However, we remain concerned about the slippage in the completion timetable to 2009. We look forward to the Tribunal continuing its efforts in that regard and to hearing of further progress. I should like to conclude by saying a word about the transfer of cases from the ICTY to national jurisdiction. We note that, in pursuit of the completion strategy, so far nine individuals have been transferred to the jurisdiction of Bosnia.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“Can I also make clear that further EU and NATO integration will depend on the extent of that progress. We are confident that there are leaders in the region who understand this and who will try to deliver on that goal, but we call on everyone in the region to do their utmost so that further European and NATO integration can proceed, as we all hope to see. I should now like to turn to the completion strategy. The United Kingdom remains a strong supporter of the ICTY. We believe that the orderly completion of its important work is vital for the region and for international criminal justice. The message of the President and the Prosecutor on this today was very clear. We underscore the fact that all fugitive indictees must be brought before the Tribunal, as emphasized in resolution 1534 (2004).”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“We welcome the Prosecutor's comments about the cooperation she has received from Croatia, from the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and from Montenegro, and we trust that that cooperation will continue next year and beyond. The question of NATO's invitation of Partnership for Peace was mentioned in respect of Serbia and Bosnia. NATO has offered this to help the countries make further progress on their Euro-Atlantic paths and also to reflect the achievements of defence reform. That invitation should not be construed by anyone - especially by those in the region 4 as a weakening of support for the ICTY. The NATO communique makes clear that NATO expects both Serbia and Bosnia to cooperate fully with the ICTY and that it will closely monitor their efforts in doing so.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“We call on the authorities in Belgrade to increase significantly their cooperation, including through ensuring the arrest of Mladic and Karadzic and their transfer to the Hague Tribunal. Nevertheless, we take some encouragement from President Tadic's recent comments about improving Serbian cooperation with the ICTY. We also call on the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular Republika Srpska, to fulfil their obligations to cooperate. As the Prosecutor has indicated, there is much more that the authorities of Republika Srpska can and should do to ensure cooperation with the ICTY and the swift detention, arrest and transfer of Mladic and Karadzic.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“We understand that the Prosecutor thinks Vlastimir Djordjevic is in Russia. We are confident that the Russian authorities will be investigating that claim and will do all they can to trace his whereabouts and to transfer him immediately to the Hague Tribunal if he is located. We are disappointed by the lack of progress made by Serbia this year, as reported by Ms. Del Ponte. Full cooperation remains central to the reconciliation that is required for long-term stability in the Balkans, and long-term stability in the Balkans is a crucial part of achieving a Europe that is whole and free. I would like to reiterate that full cooperation is a fundamental requirement for the countries of the Balkans to make progress towards membership of the European Union (EU).”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“We urge him to engage constructively with the ICTY and to resolve any complaints he may have through the appropriate legal processes of the Tribunal. We have every confidence in the Tribunal's ability to handle this issue and every confidence in the Tribunal's impartiality and its desire to discharge faithfully the mandate given to it by the Council. We hope that no one in the region will be tempted to exploit this incident for their own gain. We underline the fact that cooperation with the Tribunal remains an ongoing obligation for all States, as emphasized most recently by resolutions 1503 (2003) and 1534 (2004). The capture and transfer of the six remaining indictees is essential. It should be a top priority for all, and that includes any countries the fugitive indictees might visit.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“Those individuals must not be allowed to evade justice. We call on all States to fulfil their obligation to cooperate with the ICTR. We would be interested to hear if there are particular steps that the Prosecutor or the Judge believe the international community could take to assist the ICTR further in its work. We also note that a significant aspect of the completion strategy relates to the transfer of appropriate cases to national jurisdictions for trial. In this respect, we encourage the ICTR and the Government of Rwanda to work closely together to overcome all outstanding obstacles to the possible transfer of cases to the Rwandan system. Turning to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), I would like to start by saying that it is welcome news that Mr. Seselj has called off his hunger strike.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“I would like to add the United Kingdom's voice to those who have thanked and welcomed the Presidents of the Tribunals, Judge Pocar and Judge Mose, and the Persecutors, Ms. Del Ponte and Mr. Jallow, for their very helpful and informative briefings. It is very good to see the teams back in the Council. We very much welcome the commitment that they and the staff who work for them have shown to the important issue of addressing war crimes. I would like to begin with the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). We congratulate it for the progress made in completing its considerable caseload. We welcome Judge Mose's confirmation that the completion strategy remains on track. At the same time, we remain deeply concerned that there are still 18 accused at large, including Felicien Kabuga.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“And, of course, any settlement must enshrine the standards that we have discussed today - standards on which the international community rightly remains focused, and which form the bedrock of any country's integration into Euro-Atlantic structures.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“Ahtisaari to do. At the same time, I think that we should all recognize that there is a growing consensus on the part of many observers that any settlement is likely to be based on some form of independence for Kosovo, supervised by a robust international civilian and military presence and with cast-iron guarantees protecting the rights and security of Kosovo's minority communities. Such an outcome would be consistent with the Contact Group Guiding Principles and Contact Group ministerial statements, echoed by many in the Council today, regarding a settlement that is acceptable to the majority of people in Kosovo. It is difficult to identify any sustainable alternative options that provide a better basis for developing Kosovo's democratic future and wide regional stability.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“We look to Belgrade to stop its campaign of vilification of Mr. Ahtisaari. It achieves nothing and only diminishes Serbia in the eyes of the United Nations and its Member States. My next point is to note that we have taken this long to settle Kosovo's status out of a wish to be able to bring Belgrade along. But I think it is becoming increasingly clear that Belgrade does not wish to engage with us and does not wish to engage with the Status Envoy in settling the status. That is a pity, as many members of the Council have said today. We would far prefer a negotiated solution. But the Contact Group has also laid down an alternative route, if that is not possible. Finally, on the nature of the status settlement itself, it is not for me or anyone in the United Kingdom to say what the status should be. As I have said, that is for Mr.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“The important thing is that the Council must back our Special Envoy, Martti Ahtisaari, whose appointment by the Secretary-General we endorsed. Ms. Raskovic-Ivic mentioned the Serbian Constitution and the Serbian platform. We respect the right of the Serb people to express their views. But in terms of the settlement of Kosovo's status, the Serb platform and the Serb Constitution are sideshows. The only show in town is the Ahtisaari status process and the Contact Group's January and July statements, with which the United Nations, the EU, NATO and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as well as members of the Contact Group, have associated themselves. That is a substantive and substantial body of States Members of the United Nations. It is an important set of documents.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“Raskovic-Ivic said about the rule of the law governing Serbia's actions. That is extremely welcome, but it needs to be put into practice. In particular, we call on Belgrade to transfer Mladic and Karadzic to the Hague Tribunal. Those two men are responsible, and have been indicted, for the massacre at Srebrenica of 7,000 Muslim men and boys. We also call on Belgrade to stop encouraging the separatists in Republika Srpska and to stop interfering in Bosnia's internal affairs. The Dayton Peace Agreement has established what Bosnia is: a State with two entities, one of which is Republika Srpska. There is no read across - nor will we let there be any read across - between the settlement of Kosovo's status and that of other countries in the region, including Bosnia. A number of speakers today have raised the issue of status.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“It is disappointing that the hand of friendship extended by NATO and by countries like my own in bringing Serbia into Partnership for Peace is not matched by a reciprocal willingness on the part of Serbia to assume its rightful place in Europe and to engage in good- neighbourly relations. If I may, Mr. President, I would like to refer to the letter sent to you today by Prime Minister Ceku of Kosovo, in which he says, "We do not seek to avoid Serbia, we seek to meet them as neighbours in a stable and mature partnership". We call on Serbia to reciprocate that. It is important to have a Europe that is whole and free. We cannot do that without Serbia, but, equally, we are not responsible for Serbia's isolation, which is being imposed by Belgrade. As my seventh point, I very much welcome what Ms.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“What it is protecting is its own hard line, and members of the Council have said today that they do not find that acceptable. We have called on Serbia several times to encourage the Kosovo Serbs to engage. It is extremely disappointing that once again they continue to defy the Council in this matter. Sixthly, I would like to say that the United Kingdom considers itself a friend of Serbia. We want to help Serbia to integrate into Euro-Atlantic institutions. We have recently joined with our NATO colleagues and allies in welcoming Serbia and other countries in the region into Partnership for Peace.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“Thirdly, it is clear from the contributions of the Special Representative and members of the Council that there has been progress on standards implementation, and that is extremely welcome. The Kosovo authorities and Mr. Riicker deserve our thanks and our support for making further progress. Fourthly, standards do not end with status settlement. They are part of the integral framework for European Union and NATO integration. Should there be a breakdown post-settlement, there will be consequences for that integration. Fifthly, with regard to participation, it is disappointing that, once again, members of the Council are having to call on Belgrade to allow Kosovo Serbs to take part constructively in negotiations about their own future. Belgrade is not protecting the Kosovo Serbs by not letting them participate.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“I would like to be brief. I have 10 points, so please forgive me if they come across rather bluntly. First, I would like to welcome Special Representative Riicker, Prime Minister Ceku and Ms. Sanda Raskovic-Ivic. They are very welcome in the Council. Secondly, the United Kingdom condemns, unreservedly, the violence in Kosovo and elsewhere in the region. The perpetrators - be they Kosovo Albanian, Kosovo Serb or of another ethnicity - must be brought to justice. But I would caution against concluding from this that the Kosovo authorities themselves are guilty of that violence. All sides should refrain from violence and respect the rule of law and the Contact Group Guiding Principles, which have been endorsed by the Council. If violence happens once status is settled, there will be consequences for Kosovo's Euro-Atlantic integration.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“I would like to reserve comments about the peace process and Darfur and the African Union/United Nations force plans for our consultations this afternoon.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source
“The presidential statement (S/PRST/2006/45) that we issued last week in support of the cessation of hostilities between the two parties needs to be followed up. We encourage all parties to work for a negotiated and peaceful outcome that is compatible with the wishes and needs of the local communities, but also compatible with the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. We welcome the support that the Secretariat and other parts of the United Nations family have been able to provide to the process. We would also like to note the work done by the Government of Uganda recently to seek to address the humanitarian situation in the north of the country, such as the development of the emergency humanitarian action plan and the draft peace, recovery and development plan now under discussion.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source