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“What shall we do with those uprooted populations? How shall we resolve problems caused by changing borders, the creation of exclusive economic zones, the loss of citizenship rights and the inevitable identity crisis? I believe that it is impossible to stand by and silently witness the plight of those populations that risk becoming a State without a territory. We recognize that information on the impact of those problems on international peace and security is still limited, but the trends that we have already observed justify and, I would say, call for a vigilant attitude on the part of the Security Council. The devastating impact of the transmission of HIV is most strongly felt in conflict and post-conflict situations. Violence and instability exacerbate the spread of HIV, especially among women and girls.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“As the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees have already mentioned, factors related to climate change, such as hunger, drought and desertification, can cause massive population movements and cruelly claim the lives of children and, in turn, adversely affect stability and the future. While such movements are not the direct catalysts of conflict, under some circumstances, they exacerbate existing tensions and prolong conflict. In that context, we must be particularly attentive to the special situation of the most vulnerable, namely, the small island developing States, whose populations will be forced by rising sea levels to abandon their lands of origin. That is not only a humanitarian challenge, but also a challenge to the international law that underpins the work of the United Nations and this Council.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“On behalf of my country, I pay tribute to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for playing a crucial role in the formulation of such regional strategies and in providing support to capacity-building for national institutions responsible for fighting crime. I will now say a few words about the issue of climate change. We are not attempting to define climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, as we all know that those issues are essentially dealt with in other forums. Instead, we must consider the specific aspects of that phenomenon, as it may have an impact on the Security Council's responsibility of maintaining international peace and security.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“Organized crime, which often violates the arms embargoes imposed by the Council, also has a direct impact on the Council's ability to fulfil its mandate. All of those types of organized crime have a particularly serious impact on fragile States. In post- conflict situations, criminal violence replaces political violence and hinders efforts to re-establish and build peace and the rule of law. The situation in West Africa, where Portugal has actively participated in the fight against drug trafficking and related crimes, clearly illustrates the implications of organized crime for regional and international security. We therefore believe that a courageous effort to craft regional and international instruments and strategies in response to transnational crime is critical to preventing conflict.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“Over the past year, the Council has broached such issues as security and development, the impact of climate change on security, the consequences of transnational crime in situations of conflict, and the effect of HIV/AIDS on security. The analysis and discussion of those themes deepen and reinforce the relationship between the Council and the other organs of the United Nations and, without a doubt, also strengthen their capacity to prevent conflict. It is therefore essential to continue to develop a more integrated and systematic approach to all of those issues. Organized crime is today one of the main sources of financing of terrorism. Transnational organized crime also facilitates the illegal exploitation of natural resources, which in itself can often be a catalyst for conflict in many parts of the world.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“Many of these changes create instability and threaten international peace and security, but they also point to new responsibilities for new international and regional actors. The international community, the United Nations and the Security Council are therefore confronted with new challenges that they must face, inevitably struggle with and, ideally, prevent. Today's meeting is an unusual debate for the Security Council. For precisely that reason, it has been bold and innovative, and its themes connect the United Nations with the demands of contemporary societies. These new challenges have been identified, and it is now up to us to contribute to the definition of an effective collective response. Because of its universality, only the United Nations, through its various institutions and bodies, is in a position to adequately respond.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“States and international institutions are traditionally prepared to address the classic threats to peace and security. Such threats were the core reasons for the establishment of our international institutions. The requirements of contemporary societies are ever-increasing and ever more diverse. It is therefore important for States and international institutions to monitor the ongoing evolution of societies and people's lives in order to be in tune with the driving forces of vanguard events and the spirit of our historical moment. The series of events of the recent past - political, economic, social, cultural, technological and environmental - clearly demonstrates that we are in a new political world and a new economic reality.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal. (spoke in Portuguese; interpretation provided by the delegation) I am grateful for the presence of Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon; Ambassador Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; Mr. Antonio Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; and Ms. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization. I also welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Vice-Minister from Brazil and the Deputy Minister from Colombia. As President, I have the privilege to speak after hearing all the other speakers. Their important remarks highlighted the relevance of the themes that we are discussing today.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/698, which contains a letter dated 8 November 2011 from the Permanent Representative of Portugal to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper on the item under consideration. I now give the floor to the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; Mr. Antonio Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; and Ms. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization, who is joining today's meeting Via Video teleconference from Geneva. I wish to warmly welcome the Secretary-General, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Vice-Minister for Political Affairs of the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil and the Deputy Minister for Multilateral Affairs of Colombia. Their participation in this meeting is an affirmation of the importance of the subject matter to be addressed.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“There are no further names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.15 p.m. 31”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“In that regard, I would like to highlight the contribution of the European Union to Timor-Leste. We align ourselves with the statement that will be made shortly by its observer. To conclude, we look forward with optimism and confidence to developments in Timor-Leste in the year ahead. It has been 10 years since independence, but after 10 years of a resistance and a suffering unique in the history of the freedom of peoples, Timor-Leste is today a viable State under construction and a society that has embarked on the search for development. Rarely has so much been achieved in so short a time. Portugal will remain bilaterally and multilaterally at the side of Timor-Leste. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Australia.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“The determination of the Timorese people and their leaders to overcome the greatest challenges is today reflected in the remarkable progress that the country has made, which has earned them the international community's full confidence in their future. I reiterate that Timor-Leste is a success story - the success of its people, of its partners, of its friends and of the United Nations - and an example of how the international community can respond to the hopes of a people and give freedom to its destiny. We know and recognize, however, that Timor-Leste still has a long way to go before achieving its legitimate aspirations with respect to economic and social development standards. It is therefore important that the international community and the United Nations, in particular the Security Council, remain firmly committed to that country.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“We are now approaching a new phase in Timor- Leste's development as an independent State with the support of UNMIT as it makes the transition to a new and different presence in the United Nations. It is up to Timor-Leste, in dialogue with the United Nations, to decide on the format and composition of the Organization's presence in Timor-Leste after UNMIT withdraws. Portugal has absolute confidence that the transition process will unfold as planned, guaranteeing the transfer of capacities and competencies to Timorese institutions, and that it will allow the country to consolidate the work that has been carried out by the current United Nations mission. It is never superfluous to stress - and I wish to do so on this occasion - the extraordinary progress that Timor-Leste has made since achieving its hard- won independence.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“In our opinion, that initiative is a good demonstration of Timor-Leste's desire to become an active member of the international community and to not shirk its responsibilities for maintaining international peace and security, which are the primary goals of the United Nations. Timor-Leste is also a valued and active member of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP), which is represented here today by a four of its members. The CPLP and its member States have also repeatedly expressed their commitment to cooperating with and assisting Timor-Leste and to contributing to strengthening the stability and consolidation of their institutions. I endorse the statement to be made by the representative of Angola on behalf of the CPLP.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“In the areas of security and defence, we have contributed to the education, training and professionalization of the armed and security forces. In that regard, we note the new technical-military dimension of the cooperation between Portugal and Timor-East, represented by the signing of two protocols in September establishing the inclusion of Timorese military personnel in Portuguese contingents taking part in United Nations and European Union peacekeeping missions. Twelve members of the defence forces of Timor-Leste are currently undergoing training in Portugal in order to be included in the Portuguese engineering company that will leave for Lebanon at the end of the year to join the ranks of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon during the first half of 2012.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“Portugal has been and remains committed to the exceptional framework of bilateral cooperation with Timor-Leste, with particular focus on areas that the Government has identified as priorities. In the area of justice, we are working with Timorese institutions in human resource development, and providing technical assistance in the preparation of legislation and the development of a legal lexicon in the Tetum language. Education is another key area. During the past 10 years, we have developed technical cooperation programmes in education by sending Portuguese teachers, training Timorese teachers and providing the educational materials required to teach in both Portuguese and Tetum, the country's two official languages.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“The plan is an essential component in the future re-definition of the partnership between the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations. We believe that the necessary conditions are now in place for the presidential and parliamentary elections to take place in 2012, which will include 150,000 new voters and take place in accordance with recognized international standards. That will be a great opportunity for Timor-Leste to demonstrate to the world just how solid and deep its democracy is. Portugal will extend its commitment of Portuguese police personnel in positions that UNMIT considers to be key, and calls on the other contributing countries to respond in a similar vein to the Secretary- General's request.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“I would like to emphasize improvements in public administration, the establishment of the Audit Chamber and the increased capacity to absorb international support, both financial and in terms of human resources training. Those developments reflect growing institutional capacity and consolidation in Timor-Leste. The efforts that Timor-Leste has made in economic planning are also noteworthy, as seen in the adoption of the strategic infrastructure construction plan for the period until 2030 and the investments in the non-oil sector of the economy, which are essential to ensuring sustainable growth for the benefit of future generations. I would like to welcome the adoption, in September, of the joint transition plan, which is a good example of the close cooperation that exists between the Timorese Government and UNMIT.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“Here in the Security Council, I should like to say that Timor-Leste is a success in the history of United Nations efforts. As an Organization, we should be very proud of that success. With regard to the security situation, we congratulate the Timorese authorities for taking over responsibility for security throughout the entire country- which the national police has done effectively and without compromising stability. We also note the positive developments in officer training and in the area of discipline. In this pre-electoral phase, we are pleased to note the country's political stability and the increasing dialogue, and even consensus, with the opposition and civil society.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“I also thank all the staff and contributors to the Mission. It is a happy coincidence that this debate is taking place during the Portuguese presidency of the Security Council one year before 2012, when, among other things, we will celebrate the tenth anniversary of Timor-Leste's independence and the fifth centennial of the encounter between the Portuguese and Timorese with the arrival of Portuguese navigators to the island. The report of the Secretary-General (S/201l/641) that has been presented today most appropriately highlights the progress that Timor-Leste has made during the period under review. In that regard, I would like to focus on some of its most significant aspects that provide so much hope for the future of Timor- Leste, very clearly pointing to great progress and promise.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. (spoke in Portuguese; interpretation provided by the Portuguese delegation) I would like to begin by warmly welcoming His Excellency Mr. Zacarias da Costa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Timor-Leste, as well as Her Excellency Mrs. Vera Lucia Barrouin Crivano Machado, Vice- Minister of Brazil. I also wish to convey a special greeting to the non-members of the Security Council, including the delegation of Angola, whose representative will speak in its capacity as President of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and Ms. Ameerah Haq, Head of UNMIT and Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Timor-Leste, for the excellent work on the ground.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“We are also confident that stability and security will continue to prevail in Timor-Leste and that the coming elections will take place in an atmosphere of liberty and tranquillity and in accordance with international standards. Thus, after the elections in 2012, we will be able to begin a new phase with the gradual withdrawal of the United Nations Mission and the gradual process of integration into ASEAN. In conclusion, I commend the members of the Security Council and thank them for their support. The President: I now give the floor to the members of the Security Council.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“We also welcomed with great satisfaction the decision taken at the recent summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Bali to consider the membership application of Timor-Leste under the criteria established in a letter from ASEAN. We welcome the commitment and the full support of Indonesia, among the various members of ASEAN, as well as the friendly nations of the region and the world, throughout the entire process of Timor-Leste's application to join that important regional organization. We are sure that Timor-Leste will earn the confidence and trust of the countries of the region and join the great ASEAN family in a good time.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“Learning from our errors in the past, which had a grave social, economic and political impact on the country's security and stability, we must also pay special attention to monitoring the evolution of the transition based on quarterly reports submitted to the High-level Committee. As Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao noted when he signed the Plan, it is a living document that can and must be adapted from moment to moment to ensure its efficacy and full completion. At the regional level, Timor-Leste has made major strides towards regional integration. In April, we became an observer member of the Melanesian group.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“We want our elections to take place in a climate of peace, stability and celebration. We know how important they are as determinants of the consolidation of our young democracy. There are positive signs that political leaders on all sides will be committed to acting with mutual respect in the promotion of peace and in defence of the democratic values of liberty and tolerance. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank UNMIT, the United Nations Development Programme and bilateral partners, including Portugal, Japan, South Korea, Brazil and Mexico, for their important contributions to the success of our elections. This climate must continue to prevail as UNMIT draws down at the end of next year. I commend the joint work that has been done in the preparation of the transition plan for UNMIT.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“The Plan defines development directions through 2030 that involve investing in human capital, infrastructure and the economy, and in transforming Timor-Leste's economy from one essentially tied to oil into one that is non-oil- based. We believe that 2012 will be a special year in the life of Timor-Leste and the Timorese. We will hold presidential elections in the first quarter. On 20 May, we will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the restoration of independence, and parliamentary elections may be held at the end of June. We will also celebrate the centenary of the Manufahi revolt, which took place during the Portuguese occupation of Timor, and, finally, the 500th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese on the island of Timor, which we will celebrate in the enclave of Oecussi.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“We recognize that, while some issues persist, we know that they do not have the same social impact. In that context, it is important to note that the mechanisms created have been designed to grow progressively stronger and to contribute to better Government administration. Timor-Leste is the first Asian country and only the third in the world to meet the transparency criteria of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and has created an online portal enabling free real-time access to the State's budget accounts. Social justice for the people of Timor-Leste starts with the ambitious goals for sustained development established in the Strategic Development Plan approved by Parliament.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“Today, Timor-Leste is unquestionably better prepared to face its future than it was five years ago. Many State institutions have been strengthened and control mechanisms established to monitor State employees' activities, including the establishment of the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Audit Chamber and continued improvement in the justice sector as pillars of a more just and reliable society. The progress that has been made in these areas is of necessity for the medium and long terms, and cannot be measured in months or even years, as is also the case with the civic education of a people who lived for 24 years under oppression and violence. The traumatic consequences of those practices at all levels do not disappear of themselves overnight.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“The defence cooperation agreements that have been signed with New Zealand and Indonesia and are to be signed with the United States and Australia are examples of Timor-Leste's commitment to working within a new framework of relationships after the exit of the international stabilization forces. On 17 January 2012, 12 members of the armed forces will participate in a United Nations peacekeeping mission for the first time as members of the Portuguese contingent of engineers in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, and Timor-Leste begins its contribution to peacekeeping with great pride. I note that two PNTL officers are part of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau and one member of F-FDTL is a military observer in the youngest country in the world, South Sudan.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“Through the Ministry of Social Solidarity, the Government has restored normality among the affected families and concluded an investigation that resulted in the imprisonment of all the implicated parties. Concerning the Falintil-Forcas de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), we continue to consolidate that military institution. Last month, Major General Taur Matan Ruak asked to retire and passed the baton to Major General Lere Anan Timor. That in itself demonstrates the maturity that the higher command of the F-FDTL has attained with a peaceful, voluntary transfer of command of our armed forces.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“With regard to human rights, Timor-Leste recently participated in October in a constructive dialogue in the Human Rights Council on its first Universal Periodic Review. I assure the Council of our full commitment to implementing the recommendations we received. We have also taken significant steps to discipline the martial arts groups that have been active outside the sporting spirit of their activities. We have enacted legislation on such groups' activities and established a code of conduct. The Secretary of State for Youth and Sports is actively promoting all measures necessary to avoid future incidents among these groups. The isolated incidents of violence that occurred in some places, such as Zumalai, are the result of old issues among the populations of neighbouring villages, involving elements connected to the martial arts groups.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“The new election law, enacted in June, mandates a quota of one woman in every three candidates. Through its Department for the Promotion of Equality and together with civil society organizations, in partnership with UN-Women, the Government is working to maximize women's participation in the 2012 elections. I would also like to mention that the contribution of women is broadly recognized at the national level - a Timorese woman, Filomena Barros dos Reis, was recently awarded an N-Peace Award for her contribution to peace - particularly in the border regions, through cultural exchange and capacity-building in local communities as conflict mediators and agents of peace and economic development.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“The new disciplinary regulations, which were approved recently in the Council of Ministers and are awaiting adoption, will help fill gaps in this area, with training seminars and workshops to be conducted with the support of United Nations police. We are firmly committed to advancing the proceedings in the 199 cases of PNTL officers mentioned in the Secretary- General's report. I would like to inform the Council that 195 of the cases are under investigation or awaiting sentencing. Two were resolved through dismissal and one through exoneration. I am very pleased to be able to say that Timor- Leste has the largest percentage of women in its police service in the entire region; this is testimony to our commitment to promoting gender equality and opportunities to participate in the social, political and economic life of our young democracy.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“In addition to the budget, the PNTL has strong support in this area through UNMIT's training and development programme in the context of the joint development plan signed in February, and through bilateral cooperation with Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, Japan and the United States. In addition to the reinforcements foreseen in the budget, the PNTL is also committed to recruiting 250 new members, who will begin training in January for integration into the police force in the third quarter of 2012. Finally, with respect to professional development to ensure the excellence and professionalism of the national police, the commission for monitoring the PNTL promotions process has also focused on the area of discipline.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“Since then, the PNTL has invested heavily in the training of its forces, as well as in strengthening its logistics and infrastructure in order to ensure the quality of its operational activities. Next year, we expect the Prime Minister and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Timor-Leste to grant final certification to the PNTL, which will signal the completion of that phase, which will also be affirmed during the next presidential and legislative elections. The Government's commitment to professional training, logistics and operations for the PNTL is clearly reflected in the national budget, which allocated $20 million to that end and was approved by Parliament last week.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“The strong economic growth that has been registered over the past several years - including with regard to retirement, disability and old-age pensions, as well as merit compensation for former combatants, and infrastructure rehabilitation projects undertaken at the level of districts and villages - has decisively contributed to a period of social peace unprecedented since the restoration of our independence. There has also been concrete progress in reforming the defence and security sectors, thanks to both bilateral and multilateral support. UNMIT has been a useful and valuable partner in that effort, particularly since the PNTL assumed complete responsibility for executive control of internal security, which took effect on 28 March.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“We are aware of them, but it is important to note that in 2012 Timor-Leste will celebrate just 10 years since the restoration of its independence. We also believe that the country is on a far more stable foundation than it was five years ago. We know that things overall have gone very well, but we must also recognize that highly significant steps have been taken in virtually all areas. As evidence of that, the most recent United Nations Development Programme Human Development Report ranks Timor-Leste on its Human Development Index just five places above the last medium-development country, and above many others that have been independent for decades and have not experienced conflict.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“On 22 February, His Excellency Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao gave a speech in the Chamber (see S/PV.6485) in which he described completely and transparently the path that Timor-Leste has travelled during our Government and since the United Nations Integration Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) was authorized and established under circumstances that we all know. Political and social stability, along with economic development, are a reality in our country; they are the fruit of significant public investment that has been directed to that end. The path has been long, but we have overcome many obstacles. Nonetheless, we humbly acknowledge that other, even more difficult, obstacles still lie ahead of us.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“For those reasons, on behalf of the Timorese people and Government, of which I am a member, I would like first of all to thank the members of the Council profoundly and sincerely for their attention and generosity towards Timor-Leste and its people. I would also like to mention the effort and dedication of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Her Excellency Ms. Ameerah Haq, who is present here. Her commitment has greatly contributed to the evolution of the situation in Timor- Leste and to our country's excellent relationship with the United Nations.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“I thank Ms. Haq for her briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. Da Costa. Mr. Da Costa (Timor-Leste) (Spoke in Portuguese; English interpretation provided by the delegation): It is with great satisfaction that I return today to the Security Council to participate in this debate on Timor-Leste. The relationship of the Timorese with the United Nations dates back 36 years, to the General Assembly's adoption of its first resolution on my country, on 12 December 1975. Since then, that relationship has grown even closer and has come to include the Security Council, which has been decisive in safeguarding our sovereignty and independence.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Ioannis Vrailas, Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2011/641, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste. I now give the floor to Ms. Haq.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Angola, Australia, Japan, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Timor-Leste to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the members of the Council, I wish to welcome the presence at this meeting of His Excellency Mr. Zacarias Albano da Costa, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, and Her Excellency Mrs. Vera Lucia Barrouin Crivano Machado, Vice-Minister for Political Affairs of the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Ameerah Haq, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste, to participate in this meeting.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2020 (2011). 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 10.15 a.m. 11-60372”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6663 (2011) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Norway to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2011/725, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, India, Norway, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6663 (2011) · source
“I thank Mr. Serry for his briefing. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.30 a.m.”
2011-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6662 (2011) · source
“Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Robert Serry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary- General, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Serry.”
2011-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6662 (2011) · source