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President Gasparovic

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2007-09-25
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2007-09-25
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  1. “President, for initiating today's discussion. I believe it will contribute to an even more active approach to the African continent by the Security Council.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  2. “In the framework of development aid, we currently have projects in place that are focused on the development of infrastructure, education, health care and small- and medium-sized businesses. We are convinced that economic growth and improved social conditions are key factors in conflict prevention. In that connection, I would also like to highlight the statement made by President Bush in the General Assembly today (see A/62/PV.4) suggesting buying crops produced locally in Africa in order to help local agriculture. It is equally crucial to build democratic institutions, ensure the rule of law and promote human rights and good governance. In that regard, it needs to be noted that no external support can replace the role and efforts of the countries concerned. In conclusion, let me once again express my gratitude to you, Mr.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  3. “A non- functioning security sector is a source of conflict that also tends to increase the severity and duration of conflicts. Reform, or the development of a new security sector, is a precondition for the long-term stabilization of countries, as well as for the possible withdrawal of United Nations peacekeeping operations. In that context, I would like to focus the Council's attention on a workshop on security sector reform that we are preparing together with the Republic of South Africa. The workshop will be held in Cape Town on 7 and 8 November 2007. The Slovak Republic wants to contribute adequately to the efforts of the international community aimed at ensuring peace and security in Africa.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  4. “Despite these positive steps, the international community should not ease up its efforts aimed at relieving the suffering of the people of Darfur, who continue to live in uncertainty and to be dependant on humanitarian support. We are deeply concerned at recurrent news reports about aerial bombardments in Darfur, which pose a threat to the current fragile peace process. We hope that both the rebels and the Sudanese Government will cease hostilities as soon as possible and provide the United Nations and the African Union with full support in the process of deploying the Hybrid Operation. Fifthly, merely reacting to acute humanitarian crises will not suffice. It is equally important to systematically address the horizontal problems both in the medium and long term. In that connection, let me underline the issue of security sector reform.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  5. “Secondly, equal efforts must be made in order to address the grievances of the past. Slovakia fully supports fighting impunity. In that regard, we support the role of the International Criminal Court in particular. Thirdly, it is of key importance that subregional and regional organizations take a larger share of responsibility. In that context, it is necessary to continue to support the development of cooperation between the United Nations and such organizations. Fourthly, given the specificities of Africa, it is necessary to seek innovative approaches. We therefore welcome and support the deployment of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, as well as the multidimensional presence of the United Nations and the European Union in Chad and the Central African Republic.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  6. “Slovakia therefore follows with concern economic and political situations in some parts of Africa that could lead to new conflicts if they should deteriorate further. In that context, we are very concerned about the situation in Zimbabwe. It is difficult to summarize, in the course of a few minutes, everything that needs to be done to ensure that Africa joins those regions of the world that are currently enjoying times of stability and economic development. Let me point out just a few aspects that Slovakia considers to be paramount. First, we need to place maximum emphasis on the prevention of conflicts. As implied at the Security Council's open debate in August, it is imperative that a move from a culture of reaction to a culture of prevention be made at all levels.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  7. “I take this opportunity to welcome the Secretary-General here and to commend you, Sir, for initiating today's discussion. The recent history of Africa is replete with immense human tragedies. Let us recall Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Darfur and northern Uganda, to name but a few. It is our duty to help African countries to build their own capacities to protect their populations against genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. Because of their complexity, African tragedies must be considered in the context of the interrelated issues of security, development and human rights, as stated in the Outcome Document of the 2005 World Summit.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source