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lines on the record: 138
first: 2009-06-18
most recent: 2010-12-16
sittings or episodes: 18
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“We believe that if the leaders of the Sudan can maintain those virtues, they will make a very valuable contribution to maintaining the stability that their citizens have been calling for these past five years and call for just as forcefully today.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“Although the outlook is encouraging it is still uncertain, and we must remain alert, ready to offer needed assistance and to safeguard the well-being of the civilian population. We must not lose sight of the situation in Darfur, where conditions on the ground remain worrying, especially with regard to the security situation. We stress once again that it is urgent for hostilities to end and for all parties to the conflict to return to the negotiating table. To conclude, we would like to stress that, given the difficulties foreseen in the next few weeks, we should repeat our call for calm and prudence.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“In that context we believe that the role of the Secretary-General's Panel on the Referenda in the Sudan is of exceptional relevance, and we thus reiterate our full support for and trust in Mr. Mkapa and the other members of the Panel. The lack of an agreement on the situation in Abyei is a source of concern because of the volatility it represents for the whole process. We must by no means overlook the need to establish the bases for post-referendum arrangements, which will be essential to ensure a peaceful transition in the short term and stable relations in the long term. We would also like to reiterate that the United Nations and the international community must be fully prepared to react expeditiously in any scenario.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“However, despite encouraging progress, we believe that further efforts are still required to make progress on some fundamental issues. Without any doubt the immediate priority is holding the referendum on the date set in the Agreement. The completion of voter registration was undoubtedly another encouraging step, and it means we must continue the remaining preparations urgently. Full funding of the Referendum Commission is essential at this stage of the process, and we therefore reiterate our call for parties to fulfil their commitments in that regard. The referendum and its results must be part of this process and must be absolutely transparent so as to be a convincing reflection of the will of the population of the South.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“Mr. Puente (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We too would like to thank Mr. Le Roy and Mr. Mkapa for their very valuable briefings. We would like to particularly welcome the presence of Mr. Mutrif Siddiq and Mr. Pagan Amum with us here today. Only a few days before the date set for fulfilling one of the key provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), the situation still presents significant challenges for the parties and for the international community, as we have heard. We think that the parties have a great advantage because, thanks to the extensive work of important national and international actors, they have been able to identify the specific steps necessary to prevent a return to armed conflict, and they have established the necessary mechanisms for dialogue to guarantee understanding between them.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“I wish to conclude by expressing the support of the Mexican delegation for the presidential statement adopted earlier (S/PRST/2010/25), including the updating of the aide-memoire, which is itself a useful tool for the establishment of a common basis for the responsibility of the Security Council and Member States to protect civilians in armed conflict. We hope that the Security Council will in the future adopt more forceful measures in response to the humanitarian impact of the use of explosives in densely populated areas and areas identified by the Secretary-General in his report on this issue.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“During my delegation's presidency of the Security Council in June, we held a debate on the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law (see S/PV.6347), at which, through the adoption of a presidential statement (S/PRST/2010/l l), we recognized that "respect for international humanitarian law is an essential component of the rule of law in conflict situations" and reaffirmed that "the protection of the civilian population in armed conflict should be an important aspect of any comprehensive strategy".”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“Violations of international humanitarian law may be war crimes, and it is States themselves that have the primary obligation to prosecute their alleged perpetrators. If they cannot or are unwilling to do so, the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction to receive such cases. Its existence must not only be an incentive to strengthen national legal systems, but also an effective mechanism for addressing crimes when national judicial structures have been destroyed by conflict. Our obligation to respect and enforce respect for international humanitarian law requires us not only to make use of the instruments at our disposal to ensure peace, security and international justice, but also to formulate a robust culture of respect that does away with impunity and repairs the harm inflicted on civilians in armed conflict.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“We also believe it is necessary to deepen our analysis of the impact of certain explosive weapons, such as cluster munitions, landmines and improvised explosive devices, among others, in densely populated areas. We believe that the international instruments in the area of international humanitarian law, in particular the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, as well as customary international law, give us a solid basis of principles and standards designed to protect all of those who do not take part in hostilities or who have stopped participating. It is crucial that they be respected by all parties in conflict, regardless of who they are or the nature of the conflict in question.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“Regarding the use of explosives, the fact that there is no specific ban on the use of certain weapons does not mean that those weapons are permitted. We must condemn the use of explosives in areas where civilian populations are concentrated because of their indiscriminate effects and the attendant risks. We must add that the widespread availability of small arms and light weapons supplied by illicit traffic has direct adverse consequences on civilian populations. It is essential to move forward in the effective implementation of Security Council sanctions regimes, particularly arms embargoes, and, more broadly, to enforce the international obligations of the relevant Palermo Protocol and the United Nations Programme of Action on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“We are especially concerned with two specific aspects, given their impact on civilian populations - first, the denial of humanitarian assistance, and second, the use of explosives in densely populated zones. Parties in armed conflicts barely comply with the obligation to permit and facilitate access of civilian populations to humanitarian assistance, subjecting them to greater risk. Compounding the difficulty are attacks on humanitarian workers in conflict zones and on facilities used in the delivery of assistance. The instruments of international humanitarian law are very clear about the obligations of States and parties in conflict to allow safe, timely and unhindered access to humanitarian assistance.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“That is crucial for those who suffer the pain of armed conflict and is a requirement for States such as Mexico that are convinced of the preponderant role that the Security Council is called on to play. Resolutions 1894 (2009) and 1882 (2009), promoted by Austria and Mexico in 2009, undoubtedly constitute significant progress, but we continue to witness attacks of various kinds on the civilian populations in different regions. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Darfur, Chad, Afghanistan, Iraq, Gaza, Sri Lanka and Kyrgyzstan, to mention a few examples, the protection of civilians demands our prompt attention, because of both the variety of situations and the complexity of the scenarios, which require appropriate responses from the Security Council.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“Mr. Puente (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to join previous speakers in thanking Under- Secretaries-General Valerie Amos and Alain Le Roy for their very valuable briefings. I would also like especially to welcome the participation in today's meeting of Ms. Pillay and Mr. Daccord. The great number and complexity of contemporary conflicts, the lack of respect for the norms of international humanitarian law and the use on civilian populations of increasingly sophisticated weapons with indiscriminate effects are factors that have increased the challenges facing the Security Council and constitute the basis for evaluating the path that the international community must take in dealing with those matters of crucial importance. The Council must implement concrete, effective and forceful actions to tackle these situations.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“We would also like to reiterate the importance of promoting comprehensive and long-term regional and local strategies and measures in such areas as preventive diplomacy and mediation, the protection of civilians and strengthening institutions and the rule of law. We urge the Secretary-General to ensure that those elements are broadly incorporated in the capacity-building and cooperation efforts of the United Nations Office in Addis Ababa. We hope that his next report, in six months" time, will include concrete recommendations to improve peacekeeping models in Africa through lessons learned and the collaboration of the African Union and the United Nations in Somalia, Sudan and Darfur. In conclusion, I would like to express my delegation's support for the draft presidential statement that we will adopt at the end of this debate.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Our delegation believes that the successful deployment of any peacekeeping operation requires a clear mandate and the support and resources necessary to the effective implementation of that mandate. The importance of having predictable, sustainable and flexible financing mechanisms is of the greatest importance when it comes to peacekeeping missions in Africa, given the material and logistical constraints of the African Union. We therefore support the Secretary- General's recommendation to find a more predictable and sustainable mechanism, especially in order to ensure that that regional organization can achieve the goals set out in the African Peace and Security Architecture. We also think it is necessary to make progress on improving peacekeeping operations on the ground and making them more effective.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Against that backdrop, it is important that the annual meetings between the African Union Peace and Security Council and this Security Council focus on substantive issues of mutual interest and that they be supplemented with joint strategies and measures to assess results. We believe that the promotion of the capacities of the African Union must continue to focus on areas of cooperation with the Organization. It is essential to continue to move forward in meeting the objectives of the African Union's 10-year capacity- building programme, in particular by developing the operational capacities of the African standby force and strengthening the African peace and security architecture. We recognize the fact that, beyond training, logistics and material support are key to peacekeeping, in particular in complex conflict situations.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Although progress has been achieved in cooperation between the main bodies of this Organization and the African Union, much remains to be done given the challenges we face in such conflicts and humanitarian situations as those in Somalia, the Sudan, Darfur and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to name but a few. There are also ongoing risks of destabilization in certain regions as a result of institutional changes in Government, political violence, human rights violations and such transnational threats as organized crime and the illicit traffic in weapons and drugs, which undermine institutions and the rule of law.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“These activities must be complemented by a review process of peacekeeping operations, such as that initiated by the United Nations last year, in particular in the Security Council, in order to ensure that conflict prevention, the establishment, maintenance and strengthening of peace, and the promotion of development have a tangible impact on the ground. Challenges to international peace and security and the multidimensional nature of this century's conflicts have further complicated the deployment of peacekeeping missions, in particular in Africa.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“The cooperation achieved between the two organizations under Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter is an important signal that should inspire us to redouble our efforts to consolidate our energies and common vision of objectives, regular interaction and the coordination of areas of mutual interest to meet the challenges to the continent. We appreciate the United Nations efforts to provide support and training to the African Union and subregional organizations in their initiatives to manage conflicts on the continent through mediation, peacekeeping and peacebuilding in contexts that are often difficult and dangerous and with limited resources.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Mr. Puente (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to join previous speakers, Sir, in thanking your country for its leadership on the issue before us today and for having convened this very timely debate. I also thank the Secretary-General for the information he presented to us. We again welcome Ambassador Lamamra to the Security Council. We welcome the positive advances that have been made since the debate that was held on this subject in October 2009 (see S/PV.6206) in strengthening the strategic relationship between the United Nations and African Union, such as the establishment of the United Nations Office to the African Union, support for the development of the African standby force, and progress in establishing the African peace and security architecture.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“MINUSTAH's success and its drawdown will also depend on the progress and feasibility of reconstruction, as well as the establishment of institutional structures to support the country's capacities.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“Mexico encourages MINUSTAH to maintain its support for the Government in capacity-building and its advisory capacity to the Haitian National Police and the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, as well as to the main judicial and corrections institutions, in order to move ahead in police reform; support essential judicial services; manage controversies related to land law, property disputes, disappeared persons, custody and inheritance; and support Government efforts to deter and combat organized crime and illegal drug trafficking. In conclusion, my delegation agrees with the Secretary-General that Haiti's reconstruction is a long- terrn project that will require the sustained support and commitment of the international community and the leadership of the Haitian Government.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“My delegation also supports the Secretary- General's recommendation that the current level of MINUSTAH staff be maintained in order to guarantee security and stability after the elections in 2011 and until a new evaluation of the security situation can be made. That will provide us with specific parametres that take into account the post-election political environment, the capacities of the National Haitian Police, especially in protecting displaced persons, and support needs related to assistance activities. The Mexican delegation has widely acknowledged the need to restore the confidence of the Haitian people in their institutions and to establish specific measures to foster dialogue and national reconciliation in order to create conditions in which Haitian society can achieve its common future.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“We agree with the Secretary-General that it is essential to guarantee a credible and legitimate electoral process, upon which political stability largely depends. There is no doubt that MINUSTAH has an essential role to play in this process in coordinating international electoral assistance; providing technical, logistical and security support for the Provisional Electoral Council, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme, the Organization of American States and other relevant international actors; and contributing to generating the necessary trust in the process.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“However, Haiti will face many challenges in the coming months, as we have heard the Special Representative and Ambassador Merores mention. Thus, we believe that the United Nations and the international community will have to step up their support and assistance to that country's people and Government so that those challenges can become opportunities in order to help overcome Haiti's structural problems in the sphere of economic and social development and its institutional fragility. My delegation welcomes the political agreements reached and the Government's resolve to organize and hold elections on 28 November. These will be decisive to guaranteeing political stability, the rule of law and the democratic process in that country. These essential elements will contribute to the recovery and the socio- economic development of the country.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“Even when, as we have just heard, the Government of Haiti has redoubled its efforts to take on a leadership role in coordinating the humanitarian and recovery activities, as well as with regard to measures to tackle unforeseen and natural disasters, it is still necessary to strengthen the State's capacity so that it can shoulder all its responsibilities. Fortunately, we have MINUSTAH'S support in creating the political, security, protection and recovery opportunities that will enable Haiti to move towards an environment conducive to its reconstruction and development. Without doubt, MINUSTAH has been vital in maintaining stability, promoting reconstruction, ensuring the survival of the national institutions and supporting the country's population under tragic conditions.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“Nine months after the tragic earthquake in Haiti, the United Nations capacity to mobilize international efforts and assistance to respond to the humanitarian emergency and to assist with the recovery of Haiti has been more than demonstrated, despite that country having suffered, as we all know, great human and material losses. It is right to praise the Security Council's resolute response to immediately strengthen MINUSTAH's capacity with additional personnel, to expand its activities within the current mandate and to give greater technical, operational and logistical assistance to the Haitian Government.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“Mr. Puente (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Like previous speakers, I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Edmund Mulet for his very comprehensive briefing and the commendable work that he has undertaken as head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). I also hail the presence of Ambassador Me'rores at this Security Council meeting, which we believe not only important, but welcome. I would also like to point out that my delegation fully adheres to the statement that will be made later by the Permanent Representative of Uruguay on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti; I will thus be able to limit my comments in my national capacity.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“With regard to Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence, we remain alert for the advisory opinion to be issued by the Court. We consider it essential to use all of the mechanisms for the peaceful solution of disputes in order to arrive at agreements on the final status of Kosovo that will guarantee the political, economic and social development and thus respect for the human rights of all its inhabitants. The delegation of Mexico firmly believes that all of the parties have the capacity to overcome past divisions and create a new environment that will make possible future solutions based on international law. We hope that peaceful and constructive dialogue will bring about mutually acceptable solutions that will promote the stability of Kosovo and the Balkans region.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“That resolution continues to be the legal framework for bringing about that solution, and that is why the United Nations is the main forum in which to promote it, through dialogue and in collaboration with regional organizations such as the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. In my delegation's opinion, in order to prevent new outbreaks of violence and instability in the northern Kosovo, it remains essential that the process of reconciliation be accompanied by policies that are aimed at guaranteeing the socio-economic stability of the communities in a non-discriminatory manner. It is especially important to bring the perpetrators of the acts of the past few days to justice once the investigations into the case have been concluded.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“We would like to reiterate in that respect the importance of the Security Council exhorting the parties to respect international law, abstain from any act of provocation that could increase the tension or Violence, and promote efforts to bring about an environment of calm, stability and political dialogue, an environment of tolerance and reconciliation. That is very important, particularly to avoid tensions before the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice. We are convinced that a lasting solution to the status of Kosovo must respect international law, including resolution 1244 (1999).”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“Since last May we have indicated our concern to this Council, because those acts involve violations of the human rights of the civilian population and have led to the loss of innocent lives. We also wish to express our concern that the recurrence of those incidents could lead to an unstable situation in the region, which would make it difficult to reach a peaceful solution to the situation of Kosovo, one acceptable to both parties. For Mexico, the stability and development of Kosovo and the region depend on reconciliation between the communities. That is why we support the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to facilitate dialogue and cooperation between the parties, the local communities and the relevant international and regional organizations, in conformity with resolution 1244 (1999).”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“Mr. Puente (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by thanking you, Madam President, for your kind comments to my Ambassador, Ambassador Claude Heller, regarding the manner in which he served as Council President in June and by wishing you every success during the month of July. I also wish to endorse what other delegations have said in welcoming the President of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Boris Tadic'; the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Zannier; and Mr. De Kermabon, representative of the European Union and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo; and of course Mr. Skender Hyseni. My delegation would like to begin by expressing its regret over the violent inter-ethnic incidents in recent months in the northern region of Kosovo, including those in recent days.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“With regard to the unilateral declaration of independence of Kosovo, I wish to reaffirm my country's position that this matter is seized by the International Court of Justice. Until the Court rules, the principle of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, which all Member States are bound to uphold under the United Nations Charter, remains fully in force. Mexico has been a staunch and unwavering promoter of the principles of justice and international law enshrined in the United Nations Charter and the work of the International Court of Justice. In this respect, we eagerly await the Court's decision.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“We acknowledge the importance of promoting the rule of law to fight impunity, ensure accountability, reconcile divergent interests, encourage the reconciliation process among communities, and provide compensation for damages caused by human rights violations. We therefore encourage UNMIK to continue providing mediation and support to the Serbian authorities and the International Committee of the Red Cross in carrying out forensic investigations and investigations into disappeared persons. We also recognize the essential role played by UNMIK, together with EULEX, in the protection of the cultural and religious heritage of Kosovo, and welcome the appointment of a European Union facilitator.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“It is appropriate to recall, however, that consistent with resolution 1244 (1999) - and in particular with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law - the parties are obliged to create an environment conducive to the safe voluntary return without discrimination of all those who so desire. We again encourage UNMIK to enhance its coordination with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, local institutions and other humanitarian agencies in the field to that end. With respect to the rule of law and human rights, my delegation commends the cooperation between UNMIK and EULEX in promoting the strengthening of judicial and human rights institutions in Kosovo and to ensure that the civilian population, including minority communities, has full access to justice and that victims receive due attention.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“All such measures would contribute to transparency and to the inclusion of parties interested in ensuring the effectiveness of such programmes to the benefit of the population and the prevention of Violence. Regarding the situation of displaced persons, although some Kosovo municipalities have implemented return strategies for 2010, the conditions necessary to the safe conduct of such returns - including security, access to public services, the right to housing and property, and socio-economic and development opportunities - have yet to be established. One positive contribution of UNMIK in this regard has been its support for the establishment of community working groups to help create such conditions.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“Although the report notes a decline in the number of incidents, Mexico is concerned that the situation remains a factor for instability and an obstacle to the return of refugees from minority communities. We reaffirm our support for UNMIK's work to promote confidence-building measures, assist communities seeking reconciliation, facilitate dialogue on problems of common interest, and support development. With regard to the specific situation in northern Kosovo, my delegation considers it necessary that, in the elaboration and implementation of programmes for the integration of minorities, the parties should give priority to the protection of human rights and maintain open dialogue and cooperation with UNMIK.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“In the past, Mexico has indicated that the United Nations must strengthen its strategic relations with regional organizations pursuant to Chapter VIII of its Charter in order to cooperate in the prevention and timely mitigation of regional conflicts and the consolidation of human rights and the rule of law. That is why we again encourage the strengthening of cooperation among UNMIK, EULEX and other regional organizations in order to support minority communities, resolve inter-community conflicts, promote reconciliation, dialogue and regional coordination, and encourage development in Kosovo. With respect to security, we note that since the most recent debate of the Security Council (see S/PV.6264) on this topic, the situation in Kosovo has not improved, particularly in the North.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General indicates that the security situation in Kosovo is calm but fragile. It warns of a potential exacerbation of tensions in the northern part of the territory. UNMIK will therefore have to continue to ensure five key areas on the ground: security, stability, human rights, mediation among communities, and humanitarian assistance and development. Its mandate must also continue to enjoy the support of the parties, the Security Council and the international community. The United Nations provides a forum for promoting a peaceful solution to the situation in Kosovo that is acceptable to the parties. It must, however, work in cooperation with such regional organizations as the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“Mr. Puente (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Like other speakers, I welcome Mr. Vuk Jeremic', Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and thank him for his statement. I also thank Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, for introducing the Secretary-General's report (S/2010/169), and Mr. Skender Hyseni for his briefing. My country notes the adjustment of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to circumstances on the ground. We welcome the fact that UNMIK's coordination with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) has been undertaken in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999). That resolution is the legal basis for achieving a solution to the situation in Kosovo and contributing to stability in the Balkans.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“My country believes that we should consider the recommendation of the Secretary- General that the United Nations further focus its efforts on social protection in order to help the Haitian people themselves to overcome such historical problems as poverty, unemployment and social and economic inequality. Those are structural elements that are often causes of violence and conflict, as well as obstacles to achieving sustainable development.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Nevertheless, we recognize the need to strengthen the Mission's advisory function vis-a-vis the police, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security and the main judicial and penal institutions, as proposed by the Secretary- General. Were the Haitian Government to request it, we could consider the Secretary-General's proposal to temporarily provide Haitian institutions with technical assistance from MINUSTAH experts. In conclusion, I should like to refer to the issue of social development, which we believe to be a priority, as others have noted.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“It is a fact that there is today a need for an effective and capable Haitian police to address the protection needs of displaced persons, women, children and disabled people, and to serve as a preventive force to deal with the potential emergence of disturbances to public order and violence by gangs made up of prisoners who escaped from jails following the earthquake. We therefore also support the Secretary- General's proposal to strengthen MINUSTAH with additional police officers. MINUSTAH has both the mandate and the capacity to help the Haitian Government to achieve the goals that have been set out in its new policy in the areas of decentralization, the strengthening of institutions and regional development.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“We believe that providing ongoing emergency assistance continues to have priority at this stage, given the scope and complexity of the crisis on the ground and the need to provide housing, food and basic services to the more than 1 million displaced persons who urgently need help in the face of the coming rainy season. In that connection, we commend the Secretary- General's recommendation that the Mission act as facilitator in closely coordinating and planning humanitarian assistance with the Haitian Government and the national and international humanitarian actors on the ground.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“My country reiterates its readiness to work with Haiti on elections once the Haitian Government has set out priorities, timelines and areas in which it may need such assistance. We support the Secretary-General's proposal to strengthen MINUSTAH's electoral assistance so that it can take on the main role in coordinating international electoral assistance and in preventing the duplication of effort. There is no doubt that the Mission's assistance to Haitian electoral officials in the areas of planning and technical, logistical and security assistance - along with the support of the United Nations Development Programme, the Organization of American States and other relevant stakeholders - will be crucial in holding timely, free and fair elections.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Immediately after the earthquake occurred, my country pointed to the need to review MINUSTAH's mandate and made a proposal to that end, so as to adapt the Mission to the needs on the ground in the areas of humanitarian assistance and maintaining the country's stability and security, among others. We therefore welcome the review carried out by the Secretary-General, which the Security Council is now considering. We support overall the Secretary- General's recommendations for the Mission's future activities. My delegation recognizes the need to maintain social and political stability in order to make it possible to rebuild and to ensure the democratic transition of power in early 2011.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“While the Haitian people and their institutions have demonstrated an admirable capacity to recover, it is nevertheless a fact that the earthquake has given rise to new needs and affected the State's capacity to address them. Fortunately, we are able to count on the support of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) in assisting the Haitian Government and people in creating political, security, protection and recovery opportunities to allow the country to move towards an environment conducive to its reconstruction and development. MINUSTAH has a mandate that is well balanced among its peacekeeping, peacebuilding and development responsibilities. It also has the necessary experience and capacity to meet the needs associated with the humanitarian emergency, maintaining public order and the current reconstruction phase.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“We therefore acknowledge that the unparalleled tragedy that befell the people of Haiti provides an historic opportunity for the United Nations to review its comprehensive strategy to help the people of Haiti not just to tackle their country's reconstruction making use of their own capacities and resources, but also to overcome structural problems concerning economic and social development and institutional issues. We should provide Haiti with a renewed and decisive impetus for its long-term development. That will be the great challenge that United Nations and the international community will have to face in the coming months.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Mr. Puente (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by welcoming Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive and thanking him for his leadership and his statement here today. I reaffirm my country's solidarity with his country and Government, following the tragedy that occurred at the beginning of this year. I would also like to thank Mr. Edmond Mulet, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, for introducing the Secretary-General's report (S/2010/200) and for his wonderful work. We are all aware of his commitment and professionalism in the work that he is carrying out. As Mr. Mulet has suggested, any challenge involves opportunities.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source