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2008-05-20
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  1. “We look forward to Timor- Leste's attendance at the 42nd ASEAN ministerial meeting as a guest of the Chair and its participation in the sixteenth ASEAN Regional Forum in Thailand later in 2009.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  2. “So far, many ASEAN member States have been working with the Government of Timor-Leste on development and technical assistance programmes, in accordance with the needs and priorities of Timor-Leste in areas such as human resources development, capacity-building, poverty alleviation, employment generation, rural development, infrastructure development, agriculture, fisheries and public health. In conclusion, ASEAN would like to reiterate our support for the work of the United Nations in Timor- Leste. ASEAN will continue to stand in solidarity and friendship with the Government and people of Timor- Leste, who are our friends and regional partner, in their nation-building effort and wishes them success in overcoming future challenges. ASEAN will continue to engage with Timor-Leste.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  3. “Investment in human capital and in the livelihood of the people, particularly at the community level, is an investment in the long- term peace, stability and prosperity of the country. In this regard, we are pleased that the Government of Timor-Leste and UNMIT recently signed the five-year United Nations Development Assistance Framework for 2009-2013, which, in our view, constitutes a good framework for achieving national solidarity and development. Development is always close to the heart of ASEAN because we know that development, peace and security are interlinked.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  4. “Therefore, ASEAN strongly believes that substantial and sustained international partnership will continue to be vital to assisting Timor-Leste in building on past gains and laying a solid foundation for the future. Taking into account the express wish of the Government of Timor-Leste for a continued robust UNMIT presence, ASEAN is supportive of the Secretary-General's observation that an extension of the UNMIT mandate for a period of 12 months at the current composition and strength is essential. While the international community should continue to be consistent in its support for the stability and security of Timor-Leste, ASEAN believes that concerted and sustained international assistance to support the socio-economic development of the country is no less significant.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  5. “Therefore, ASEAN supports the holistic approach of UNMIT, as reflected in the four mandated priority areas - review and reform of the security sector; strengthening of the rule of law; economic and social development, particularly in the rural areas; and the promotion of a culture of democratic governance and dialogue. ASEAN strongly believes that national ownership should not only continue to be a principle that guides every work of UNMIT, but also be the ultimate goal that the international community should strive to achieve. ASEAN believes that, guided by strong leadership and assisted by international cooperation, Timor-Leste is moving forward and in the right direction. But many daunting challenges remain.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  6. “We welcome the fact that the overall situation has returned to normalcy and that the security situation remains calm, while notable progress has been made to address the two major residual consequences of the 2006 crisis, namely, the issues of the petitioners and the internally displaced persons. ASEAN believes that a holistic approach is important to ensure that Timor-Leste progresses smoothly from peacekeeping to peacebuilding and to durable peace, security and development. Peace, stability, development, the rule of law and good governance are all interrelated and mutually reinforcing.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  7. “ASEAN stands firmly in solidarity with the Government and people of Timor-Leste in their nation- building process and their admirable effort to achieve a stable, democratic and prosperous Timor-Leste. ASEAN's support for the United Nations in Timor- Leste has always been strong and consistent. Member States of ASEAN have contributed their troops and police observers to successive United Nations missions in Timor-Leste, including the current United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). ASEAN welcomes the remarkable progress achieved by the Government and people of Timor- Leste in overcoming various challenges to nation- building and commends the resilience that the country has shown in response to the events of 11 February 2008.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  8. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam. At the outset, ASEAN would like to congratulate Japan on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. We commend Japan for organizing an open debate on this important issue for our region. We would like to extend our warm welcome to Mr. J ose' Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. We also commend the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for Timor-Leste for their tireless dedication and hard work to support Timor-Leste.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  9. “The absence of conflict does not mean that there is peace. Peace itself and peacebuilding are a long process of reconciliation. Peace can be sustained not by force, but by nurture. It is mainly the responsibility of all parties concerned to faithfully adhere to jointly accepted peace agreements. The international community must also sincerely assist countries emerging from conflict, whenever needed and possible, in building peace in those countries, regions and the world.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  10. “My delegation can assure the Security Council that our commitment to United Nations peacekeeping remains unwavering. Furthermore, as members may well be aware, Thai troops are recognized not only for their bravery, but also for their congeniality, expertise and development contributions to local communities. For us, the concept of peace equalling security and development is not new at all. Our interest has never been limited to peacekeeping. My delegation believes that we could perform even better in peacebuilding activities. With our experiences and expertise to share, we could make a tremendous contribution to the Peacebuilding Commission. It is in that regard that Thailand has decided to present its candidature for the Organizational Committee of the Commission in the General Assembly category for the term 2008-2010.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  11. “The activities may have to begin, in some cases, even before the completion of the peacekeeping operations. A smooth transition must also be ensured. As a member of the Non-Aligned Movement, my delegation is aware of the discussion concerning the line drawn between peacekeeping and peacebuilding. It may be a necessary overlap, but the special representative of the Secretary-General and the resident coordinator may perhaps have to play dual roles in both activities. As a troop-contributing country, Thailand has participated in United Nations and international peacekeeping operations for many decades. My delegation always views our troop contributions as an honour for the opportunity to work side by side with peacekeepers from other troop-contributing countries and to help bring peace to the world.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  12. “The presidential statement also emphasizes the important role of the Peacebuilding Commission in ensuring continuous international support for post-conflict countries. My delegation believes that the Commission would be the appropriate forum, under the guidance of both the Security Council and the General Assembly, for such discussions in detail concerning international peacebuilding efforts and strategies. There have been some debates concerning the transition and gap between peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities on the peace continuum. The United Kingdom's concept paper raises the issues of rapidly deployable capacity and funding. My delegation would like to share its initial thought that peacebuilding activities could and should be prepared in advance in terms of human and financial resources.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  13. “The peacebuilding process must lay the foundations for both security and sustainable development. Security sector reform can help improve the institutional infrastructures of a war-torn country, but it may not expeditiously yield direct improvement in the lives of the people in the short and long terms. My delegation is of the view that it is essential that peacebuilding incorporate development elements in its agenda. The scope of peacebuilding may thus have to be expanded and would be more suitable for discussion in the frameworks of the Peacebuilding Commission and the General Assembly. However, the inclusion of development issues opens more windows for the international community to contribute more assistance to the multifaceted peacebuilding process.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  14. “International leadership on the ground is important, but it is even more important that the international community promote local and national leadership and capacity on the ground and thereby reinforce national ownership. Peace should be looked at not only from the military perspective; it should also be considered in the socio-economic, cultural and development contexts. Peacebuilding should enhance security, stability, justice and the rule of law, good governance, socio-economic development and, ultimately, human security and the livelihood of the people. My delegation welcomes the presidential statement on security sector reform, issued under the symbol S/PRST/2008/14 and adopted last week, which rightly points out that such reform is a necessary component of peacebuilding. However, it is only one among many.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  15. “A number of United Nations system agencies are involved in the peacebuilding processes, including the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Department of Political Affairs, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the United Nations Development Programme, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and UNICEF. Also pertinent are other international organizations, the international financial institutions, regional organizations and civil society. However, it is imperative that peacebuilding be nationally owned if it is to last after the end of international peacebuilding support in that area.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  16. “Perhaps the peace was forced; perhaps the agreement was unfair; perhaps the parties were pressured into giving in. As a result, the peace was not real. Despite good intentions, it was filled with mistrust and lacked the spirit of cooperation. What is more important is what we should do to address the error and prevent the future repetition of history. As I mentioned earlier, peacebuilding needs the sincerity and commitment of all parties, and they must be prevalent at all levels, including the local, national, regional and international levels. The international community, the United Nations in particular, could play a vital supporting role in building and sustaining peace in areas emerging from conflict. It must be emphasized that international undertakings must be made with a coherent approach and in a coordinated manner.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  17. “They have to bear the brunt and brutality of wars, scared for their lives and unable to see what kind of future, if any, might lay ahead for them. Conflict can leave life physically and mentally scarred. The relapse of peace into war may further shatter the people's spirits and hopes. The fragility of peace is therefore something we need to watch carefully, and we must expend our utmost effort to break the vicious circle of conflict. In order to secure lasting negotiated peace, there is an urgent need to implement peace agreements to maintain the commitments of parties. From a different perspective, when the relapse occurs we need to look back and carefully and critically examine what went wrong, why the conflict broke out again and why peace did not last.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  18. “First of all, Madam, I wish to congratulate your delegation on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. I would also like to take this opportunity to express appreciation, through you, to the United Kingdom for its initiative to hold this timely open debate on post-conflict peacebuilding and for the concept paper for the debate. Peacebuilding requires the sincerity and genuine commitment of all parties concerned. The lesson that we have painfully learnt is that many conflicts settled through negotiations and peace agreements are, in fact, unsettled. Within a few days, weeks, months or years, many areas relapse into conflict. Those who suffer the most are civilians, especially innocent women and children.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source