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2008-03-26

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2013-05-09

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1. “In that regard, both the report of the Secretary-General, including the findings of the recently deployed technical assessment mission, and the conclusions and recommendations of the joint assessment mission by the United Nations, the African Union, ECOWAS, the CPLP and the European Union will be duly taken into account. As an intergovernmental body with an advisory role to the Security Council, the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the PBC renews its determination to work with the legitimate authorities representing the people of Guinea-Bissau as a whole, in close coordination with other national and international partners, especially with Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ramos-Horta and his team at UNIOGBIS, to promote the necessary reforms to consolidate peace, sustain stability and promote development in Guinea-Bissau.”

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2. “A prolonged period oftransition is in nobody's interest and raises questions about the political will of the transitional authorities to find a sustainable solution to the current crisis. During the most recent meeting of the configuration, several members supported re-engagement with Guinea-Bissau, once key movements on the ground took place towards the restoration of constitutional order. There was general acknowledgment that when the Commission re-engaged with Guinea-Bissau, it should do so on the basis of a revised instrument that would reflect the key peacebuilding priorities in the current national context. The PBC also believes that resumed Peacebuilding Fund funding should be aligned with such priorities.”

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3. “Ramos-Horta just stated, the draft ofa new regime pact to replace the current transitional arrangements is being discussed in the National Assembly, with the active participation of the main national stakeholders, and an agreement on principles for the return to constitutional normalcy was signed on 30 April. Such efforts need to be supported. At the same time, the international community needs to maintain pressure on the transitional authorities and on political and military leaders to achieve the swift adoption and implementation of a more inclusive transitional arrangement. The holding of free, fair and transparent presidential and legislative elections by the end of this year, thus enabling the full re-engagement of international partners with Guinea-Bissau, is also essential.”

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4. “Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General Fofang, for his part, pleaded for a shift from the usual quick-fix solution approach to a more long- term perspective in the case of Guinea-Bissau, in order to halt the vicious winner-takes-all dynamics that have poisoned the country since independence. He also pleaded for continued United Nations engagement with all the relevant national and international parties in order to facilitate dialogue. I am glad to report that, as a follow-up to that discussion, the PBC will meet again tomorrow, with the participation of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ramos-Horta. In the past few weeks, we have noticed some promising developments in Guinea-Bissau. As Mr.”

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5. “It is important that we translate our expressions of concern into concrete actions. The recent arrest of several nationals of Guinea- Bissau, including the former Navy Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral Bubo Na Tchuto, on allegations of involvement in drug trafficking, and the indictment by United States authorities of the Chief of General Staff of the armed forces of Guinea-Bissau, General Antonio Indjai, for, among other charges, conspiring to import narcotics into the United States, are clear indications of the need for the international community to maintain a permanent capacity on the ground to monitor the situation and continue to provide capacity-building support to national authorities.”

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6. “Fedotov expressed deep concern about the continued increase in drug trafficking, in particular in the aftermath of the April 2012 coup d'etat, which, in turn, was closely linked to other forms of transnational organized crime. He also urged Member States and the United Nations to provide UNODC with additional resources as a matter of urgency, to avoid a shutdown of its already minimal presence in the country. Despite that appeal and my ensuing plea to the members of the configuration, funds could not be identified, and, as the Secretary-General states in his most recent report on the situation in Guinea-Bissau (S/2013/262), UNODC had to end its presence there last month. That development is not consistent with the concerns we all share and with the need to continue to address drug trafficking in Guinea-Bissau as a matter of priority.”

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7. “I welcome the Permanent Representative of Mozambique and Chair of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP), Ambassador Antonio Gumende; the Permanent Representative of C6te d'Ivoire and Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Ambassador Youssoufou Bamba; and the Permanent Representative of Guinea-Bissau, Ambassador Joao Soares Da Gama. Since I last spoke in the Council (see S/PV.6915), the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission met on 1 March to hear briefings from the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Mr. Yury Fedotov, and the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Guinea-Bissau, Mr. Gana Fofang. Mr.”

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8. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting and for inviting me to briefthe Security Council in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, for his briefing today, for his leadership and commitment in facilitating a resolution of the current situation in Guinea-Bissau and for his inspirational work as Head of UNIOGBIS.”

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9. “We note recent efforts and constructive initiatives to move the political process forward, and we encourage further steps in that direction. We remain confident in the Haitian ability to craft the necessary consensus to navigate through the complexities ofthe process, with a view to creating the conditions for further cooperation, investment and institutional consolidation. The Haitian Government and people can continue to count on Brazil's unwavering engagement and solidarity.”

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10. “As a true partnership, in full respect of Haiti's sovereignty, the consolidation strategy also envisages steps that can only be decided upon by Haitians themselves. Those steps, in turn, need an environment of cooperation and commitment to the highest interests of the Haitian population and to a fully functional political system. We are confident that all Haitian political actors will continue to pursue dialogue and democratic consolidation. As recognized by the Security Council and by the Group of Friends of Haiti last January, the holding of local and legislative elections is a fundamental step in Haiti's path to peace, stability and development. Brazil expects that the Haitian leadership will heed that call and take the necessary measures to ensure the organization of elections in the shortest possible time frame.”

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11. “The impact of the last hurricane season and rising living costs compound a very difficult scenario, which still requires the sustained attention of the international community. It is widely accepted that, in spite of the progress achieved, a lot remains to be done. In that connection, it is troubling that, due to financial constraints, important international partners are pulling out their assistance to the country, even in the face of worrying humanitarian needs. That trend is not in line with MINUSTAH's consolidation plan laid out in the Secretary-General's report (S/2013/139) before us. In fact, it contradicts one of its fundamental assumptions. Only through an active, permanent effort to mobilize the necessary resources to fill the spaces progressively left open by MINUSTAH will the consolidation plan succeed.”

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12. “Strengthening the rule of law, democracy and human rights are also central areas to consolidating stability. Let us not forget, however, that economic growth with job creation and social inclusion is an absolutely essential dimension of stability in Haiti. It is the first priority that must continue to guide the international approach to the situation in the country. International engagement remains key to the development, in an integrated manner, of critical capacities in those core areas. Brazil renews its long- term commitment to Haiti in that regard. Our sister nation of Haiti has made important strides in its quest for recovery from one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time. Yet, Haiti's resilience was again put to a test.”

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13. “It must entail a true partnership around key common objectives. Moreover, it must ensure that when the time comes for transferring responsibilities, international partners, agencies, funds, programmes and, more important, the Haitian Government, will come together in a coherent strategy and that the support and resources needed will be provided. That is especially important with regard to the Haitian National Police (HNP). We welcome the Haitian commitment to the strengthening of the HNP and to adjusting its recruitment process to the objective of having 15,000 police officers by 2016. Likewise, the appropriate organization by Haiti of the upcoming elections is a fundamental step in the country's efforts to fully exert its institutional and political responsibilities. In that connection, too, sustained international support is needed.”

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14. “We also support the concept that troop levels should be adjusted as MINUSTAH prepares to gradually disengage. Nevertheless, financial considerations must not be the driving force behind the reduction of the United Nations presence in Haiti. Although we understand the current financial constraints, the situation on the ground and the assessment of the Haitian Government's ability to assume responsibilities should be the decisive factors in determining the level and nature of the future United Nations presence in Haiti. If we allow financial needs to dictate the pace of transition, we will deviate from the responsible and controlled exit strategy to which the Security Council is committed. MINUSTAH's consolidation plan must be owned by Haitians as a platform for the development of critical capacities.”

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15. “I thank you, Sir, for organizing this important debate. I also thank Mr. Nigel Fisher for his briefing and for his excellent work as Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Interim Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). I appreciate the contribution just made by the Ambassador of Haiti, Mr. Gaspar, and I welcome the participation of Mr. Fernando Carrera Castro, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala, in our debate. Brazil values the concept of a consolidation plan that foresees the conditions for a sustainable transition of the current United Nations presence in Haiti, in line with the security situation on the ground. We agree that the tasks performed today by MINUSTAH should be progressively transferred to the Haitian authorities, as the development of national capacities allows.”

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16. “The Guinea-Bissau configuration remains committed to help the country on that path, with a view to achieving political stability, consolidating peace and furthering its social and economic development.”

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17. “Ramos-Horta on the situation in Guinea-Bissau a few weeks ago. The configuration looks forward to productive cooperation and close interaction with him in the weeks and months to come. Finding a path out of the crisis in Guinea-Bissau requires that all national stakeholders solve their disputes through dialogue. National reconciliation has to take root domestically. Only then can the international community fully and effectively re-engage, confident that it is supporting a nationally owned and inclusive process. The United Nations, the PBC and the wider international community can only play a supporting role. The lead must come from legitimate authorities that represent the people of Guinea-Bissau as a whole. But even then, huge challenges will remain and the road to sustainable peace and development will be arduous.”

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18. “We hope that such meetings will enable Guinea-Bissau's main international partners to get together on a common platform in order to help Guinea-Bissau move swiftly towards the restoration of constitutional order. We sincerely hope that the recent dialogue among national stakeholders will lead to a more inclusive transitional arrangement. As it has been said before, that arrangement should be inclusive and acceptable to all parties concerned in order to lead the country back to constitutional order, thus enabling the re-engagement of international partners with Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the appointment oer. Jose' Ramos-Horta as Special Representative of the Secretary-General augurs well and brings new impetus to our common efforts to help Guinea-Bissau overcome the current crisis. I had the chance to exchange views with Mr.”

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19. “In the past few weeks, steps have been taken by the political parties to revise the political transition pact and the political agreement signed last May, and draft a new transitional regime pact that would serve as the new framework for the return to constitutional order. Those are developments that may signal movement in a positive direction. The African Union-CPLP-ECOWAS-European Union-United Nations joint assessment mission to Bissau last December was a welcome initiative. Those five partners also met on 26 January in Addis Ababa on the margins of the African Union Summit to discuss the situation in Guinea-Bissau and the way forward.”

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20. “At the request of the Permanent Mission of Guinea- Bissau, a meeting of the configuration took place on the margins of the General Assembly on 27 September 2012, during which Interim President Raimundo Pereira and Prime Minister Carlos Gomes Junior briefed the configuration on developments in Guinea-Bissau. A further meeting of the configuration is being planned for the second half of February in order to receive briefings on the African Union-CPLP- ECOWAS-European Union-United Nations joint assessment mission to Bissau in December 2012. The continued lack of civilian control over the military, drug trafficking, impunity, economic deterioration and human rights violations are daunting challenges that Guinea-Bissau currently faces.”

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21. “Unfortunately, the 12 April coup d'etat in Bissau has affected the work that the PBC was carrying out. The progress that had been made on several fronts was interrupted. The absence of consensual national counterparts with whom the configuration could interact on a regular basis has limited the Commission's work. Those difficulties notwithstanding, the Guinea- Bissau configuration continues to follow closely the situation in the country. I have striven to facilitate dialogue among the main international partners, in particular ECOWAS and the CPLP, to enable concerted action in addressing the challenges in Guinea-Bissau.”

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22. “Although it is the primary responsibility of Guinea-Bissau's political leaders and people to demonstrate the will to overcome the current situation and to move towards a rapid and sustainable return to constitutional order, the country will continue to need the assistance of the United Nations, including the Peacebuilding Commission, in close coordination with Guinea-Bissau's international partners, to further those goals. Holding free, fair and transparent presidential and legislative elections in a timely manner and promoting the necessary reforms to sustain stability and spur development are urgent tasks that will require international support. National ownership and mutual accountability are key principles for any country's engagement with the Peacebuilding Commission.”

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23. “I take this opportunity to convey, through him, our appreciation for the excellent work carried out by the outgoing Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Guinea- Bissau, Mr. Joseph Mutaboba. I wish also to express our satisfaction at the nomination of Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau. His wisdom, experience and political stature are invaluable assets for the work of the United Nations on the ground at this critical juncture. We look forward to close cooperation with Mr. Jose' Ramos- Horta. Almost 10 months on from the coup d'e'tat ofl2 April, Guinea-Bissau continues to face significant challenges, which need to be addressed in 2013.”

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24. “Mrs. Ribeiro Viotti: I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this briefing and for inviting me to brief the Security Council in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). I should like to welcome the Permanent Representative ofMozambique, in his capacity as Chair of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP); the Permanent Representative of Cote d'Ivoire, in his capacity as Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); and the Permanent Representative of Guinea-Bissau, Ambassador Joao Soares Da Gama. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Taye- Brook Zerihoun for his briefing today.”

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25. “Brazil calls on all actors, including the Security Council, to redouble their efforts to find a multilaterally agreed solution to the crisis, as provided for in the final communique of the Action Group for Syria (S/2012/522, annex), which retains its relevance today as a consensus document. Efforts must concentrate on the need to end bloodshed immediately, to promote stability and to help the parties to negotiate in good faith.”

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26. “The primary responsibility for the cessation of violence certainly lies with the Syrian Government, but we are also aware of the responsibilities of the armed opposition groups and of the presence of radical elements among the rebels. All parties must fulfil their obligations to halt violence and respect international humanitarian law, as well as actively engage in finding a peaceful solution to the conflict. The international consensus is that there is no military solution to the conflict. The only path forward is through an inclusive Syrian-led political process. At the present juncture, support for the work of the Joint Special Envoy, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, is even more important.”

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27. “We have strongly condemned the attack at Aleppo University. Brazil reiterates the need for an independent investigation to identify those responsible for that act and bring them to justice. We are also concerned by the situation of Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries. Brazil has contributed to the activities of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey in order to diminish their suffering. Violence in Syria compromises the future of the country, yet both the Government and the opposition continue to disregard the imperative for a negotiated solution and to wrongly believe that they can prevail by military means.”

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28. “The Brazilian Government protests in the strongest terms the destruction by Israeli forces, during the most recent conflict in Gaza, of the Al Sikka bridge serving the inhabitants of Moghraqa, Wadi Gaza village, Buriej and Nuseirat, which had recently been rebuilt by the United Nations Development Programme with Brazilian funds. It is simply unacceptable that the civilian population should pay the price. It is positive that the ceasefire agreed upon by the parties was upheld. Human life must be equally protected, be it in Gaza City or in Sderot. A sustainable solution for this issue involves the repudiation of violence and extremism by all actors, Palestinian reconciliation, the end of the Gaza blockade and the resumption of the peace process. Concerning Syria, we are appalled by the current level of violence against civilians.”

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29. “The international community has long been in possession of the blueprint for the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The essential missing element is the political resolve to apply it through a reliable process. Brazil reiterates its call on the Security Council to fully carry out its responsibilities. The promotion of peace in the Middle East is in the interest of all members of the United Nations and cannot be delegated to third parties. As stated previously by my Government, an inoperative Quartet and a silent Security Council do not serve the interests of peace in the Middle East. The recent conflict in Gaza was yet another reminder of the human, political and material costs of the indefinite protraction of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and of the paralysis of the peace process.”

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30. “The situation has been further aggravated by the construction and expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. That illegal practice remains a serious obstacle to peace in the region and to the realization of the two-State solution. The construction of Israeli settlements in the so-called E-l area and other recent settlement construction in the Palestinian occupied territory are of particular concern. Israel should reconsider its decision. Such activity undermines the prospects for a two-State solution, is illegal under international law and constitutes a major obstacle to peace. Not only must Israeli settlement construction be completely frozen; settlements must be dismantled and the occupation must end. Progress is urgently needed in 2013.”

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31. “As we begin another year, prospects for peace in the Middle East seem to be growing increasingly remote. The passing of time has only added new complexities to the situation and intensified the need for diplomatic efforts towards sustainable solutions for new and long- standing challenges. The international community is, unfortunately, still failing to effectively assist with solutions to the most important political problems affecting the region. The Council would, in this regard, set a meaningful example by displaying a stronger determination to seriously deal with this issue through sustained, regular debate. Throughout 2012, the window for a two-State solution continued to narrow, and more people in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon and southern Israel continued to suffer the consequences of inaction.”

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32. “I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate. I also thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Robert Serry, for his briefing. Brazil appreciates the participation of Minister Riad Malki and the contribution of the Permanent Representative of Israel. As this is the first open debate on this issue since the historical adoption by the General Assembly of resolution 67/19, let me reiterate Brazil's great satisfaction at the unequivocal support of the international community for the Palestinian request for observer State status in the United Nations. Brazil congratulates the people and the Government of the State of Palestine on that development, which we believe will reinforce the path towards a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian question.”

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33. “Brazil is particularly pleased to note the growing interaction with the international financial institutions and the efforts being made by the PBC to foster dialogue with regional and subregional organizations. The idea of mutual accountability, as outlined in the report, should be seen as the joint identification of strategic objectives and priority actions by post- conflict countries and the international community. Besides, it is crucial that the international community understand the realities of the affected countries and therefore develop, as recommended by the report, a more risk-tolerant perspective. May I once more reiterate that the Brazil will continue to engage in providing assistance to countries emerging from conflict and work with other Member States to make the United Nations peacebuilding architecture ever more effective.”

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34. “We commend the emphasis placed in the report on the need to deepen the interaction between the PBC and other United Nations bodies, such as the Security Council. It is our hope that the Council will build on the discussions held during the interactive dialogue last July. Enhancing the relationship between the Council and the Peacebuilding Commission is essential. A dialogue between the Council and the country-specific configurations - on a regular basis and in the context of mandate renewals - could be a useful tool for that purpose. Furthermore, the United Nations peacebuilding actors must continue to reach out to other institutions outside the United Nations system and work to ensure that the support of all actors is coordinated, coherent and aligned behind national priorities.”

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35. “In this regard, the nurturing of national capacities and the restoration of core Government functions, including in the field ofbasic services, should be a key component of our efforts. As the report highlights, it is essential that the United Nations entities develop a comprehensive approach to institution-building and that missions and country teams establish effective partnerships in this area. The contribution of women to peacebuilding efforts must also be continuously emphasized. Women are often the leading actors in shaping reconciliation, preventing conflicts and bolstering economic revitalization. We share the Secretary-General's assessment that additional efforts to increase their role in the fields of governance and economic recovery are needed.”

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36. “As Chair of the Guinea-Bissau country-specific configuration and member of the organizational committee of the PBC, we have striven to advance the notion that post- conflict settings require a comprehensive approach that takes into account the linkages between security and development as fundamental elements for achieving sustainable peace. It is our firm beliefthat peacebuilding is an essential tool with which to bridge the existing gaps between those two dimensions and to effectively address the root causes of conflict. We fully agree with the Secretary-General that national ownership must be a cornerstone of peacebuilding processes. Peacebuilding activities should be designed in accordance with national strategies and priorities and should strengthen local institutions.”

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37. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on post- conflict peacebuilding. We hope that the discussions today will help to further strengthen the United Nations support to countries emerging from conflict. We thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2012/746) and for his briefing this morning. We also express appreciation to the Peacebuilding Support Office for its able work. Brazil is grateful to Ambassador Abulkalam Abdul Momen for his statement and for his leadership as Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). Brazil has been an early and active supporter ofthe United Nations peacebuilding architecture.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

38. “Brazil will continue to develop its strong ties with Timor- Leste. We will maintain our support to the Timorese Government through cooperative projects in areas such as agriculture, education, justice and security. We are also proud of the work that Se'rgio Vieira de Mello, a Brazilian national, was able to do, as Head of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor, in supporting the country in the early stages of its independence. The commitment and dedication of the Timorese people have been at the heart of the achievements we celebrate today and constitute a solid base for an even stronger partnership between Timor-Leste, the United Nations and the international community in the years ahead. Timor-Leste can continue to count on Brazil.”

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39. “In this new stage in Timor-Leste's history, it is essential that the international community and the United Nations continue to cooperate with the Timorese in order to consolidate the positive results obtained in areas such as security and institutional capacity- building. We are confident that, as has been the case so far, the future relationship of the United Nations with the Government of Timor-Leste will be based on a mutually beneficial dialogue focused on the country's priorities and concerns. Brazil supports the vision formulated by the Timorese Government of an innovative and cooperative relationship with the United Nations, aimed at strengthening Timor-Leste's institutions and socioeconomic development. We encourage the prompt beginning of discussions on issues identified in the Joint Transition Plan for a post-2012 agenda.”

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40. “Economic growth has accelerated, and a base for investment and for development of the country's infrastructure has been established. The Timorese have worked hard to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights, implement anti-corruption programmes, promote transparency and ensure social progress and good governance. The participation of women in Timor-Leste's nation-building process is also notable. In the 2012 parliamentary elections, quotas established through electoral legislation resulted in women occupying 38 per cent of seats, which, as highlighted by the Secretary-General, is the highest percentage in the Asia-Pacific region. Brazil commends UNMIT's important contribution in helping Timor-Leste in its efforts to overcome the obstacles in its path towards peace, stability and development.”

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41. “I would also like to express our appreciation to Ms. Ameerah Haq for her extraordinary work with UNMIT, and to congratulate South Africa for its excellent coordination of the core group for Timer-Leste. In that connection, we thank Ambassador Sangqu for his briefing on the Security Council mission to Timor-Leste (see S/PV.6858). The year 2012 is a milestone in the recent history of Timor-Leste. Ten years after the country's independence, the Timorese people have been able to organize and hold two very important elections and to ensure a smooth transfer of power. Sustained progress has also been made in other areas. In the security sector, the transfer last year of policing responsibilities to the national police of Timor-Leste was a very important step.”

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42. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate, and, like the Ambassador of Portugal, I would like to deliver my statement in Portuguese. (spoke in Portuguese; English text provided by the delegation) I would like to welcome Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Jose' Luis Guterres, who honours us with his presence at this historic moment for Timor-Leste. His presence attests to how important the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and the United Nations are to Timor-Leste, as well as the earnestness with which the Timorese Government views the new phase in its relations with the United Nations after 2013. I also thank the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Finn Reske-Nielsen, for his briefing and insightful comments.”

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43. “As I address the Council, the Brazilian Minister of Foreign Relations is paying a visit to the region. He was in Israel on Saturday and Sunday and is currently in Palestine. The message he conveys, as the leading diplomat of a country where Jews and Arabs, Syrians and Lebanese live together in harmony, is a message of peace, based on respect for international law, through dialogue and diplomacy. Allow me some brief words on Lebanon. Brazil commends the Lebanese Government and the political leadership for their efforts to maintain stability in the country despite regional turmoil. Lebanon deserves our active support and encouragement. In that regard, Brazil reaffirms its intention to continue to participate in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon Maritime Task Force.”

    2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source

44. “This body must not abdicate its primary responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations. We reiterate our call on the Quartet, which, unfortunately, has become inoperative, to establish regular reporting procedures to the Council on its activities. Peace in the Middle East concerns the whole of the United Nations and cannot be outsourced. Brazil is convinced that only a free and sovereign Palestine will be able to meet Israel's legitimate security needs and fulfil our collective goals of peace and political stability in the region. In that context, we reiterate our support for the admission of Palestine as a full Member of the United Nations. As an interim step, we will be certain to extend our support to upgrading the Palestinian status to that of an observer State.”

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45. “Despite overwhelming international condemnation, unabated Israeli settlement of the territories, including East Jerusalem, is turning the prospect of a two-State solution into an ever more elusive goal, in contravention of consensus decisions by the Council. The serious financial constraints now facing the Palestinian Authority not only pose further threats to stability but also reveal the clear limits of social, economic and institutional development under Israeli occupation. Violence from elements in the Palestinian side must also be rejected. Peace and a future of stability and prosperity will not be served by shelling and other acts of that kind. Negotiations are the way forward and the only way to ensure that the conflict, which has lasted for much too long, will be overcome.”

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46. “We reaffirm our support for the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people and reiterate that the largest share of the responsibility for the violence we have seen so far lies with the Syrian Government. As we call for an immediate ceasefire and a cessation of all violence, we recall the primary responsibility of the Syrian authorities in committing to the process. Armed opposition groups, especially those that increasingly rely on foreign military and logistical support, have only added to the scope of the Syrian tragedy. Our serious concerns regarding Syria do not allow us to overlook the increasingly worrisome situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. The peace process remains at a dangerous stalemate.”

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47. “Although the situation in Syria continues to defy the best efforts of engaged actors, there is no alternative but to deepen and strengthen diplomatic efforts towards a political solution. We all know there is no military solution to the conflict. As stated by President Dilma Rousseff in the general debate (see A/67/PV.6), diplomacy and dialogue are not just our best option, they are the only option. We reiterate our condemnation of all violence and our firm call on the parties to lay down their weapons and engage in the mediation efforts being undertaken by the Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the League of Arab States, who must be supported not only in words but also 4 especially 4 in deeds.”

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48. “Brazil associates itself with the press statement by the Security Council and condemns in the strongest terms the shelling of the town of Akcakale. We also express our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the Government of Turkey. As the dangers of a regional spillover have become manifest, Brazil calls for restraint. The escalation of the conflict serves the interests of no one, in particular not those of innocent civilians on both sides of the border. Our sympathy and solidarity now also go to those who have been victimized by heinous terrorist attacks in Aleppo. As stated by the Council, such acts are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomever committed.”

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49. “Mrs. Ribeiro Viotti (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to reiterate Brazil's satisfaction at seeing Guatemala presiding over the work of the Security Council. (spoke in English) In the interest oftime, and heeding your appeal, Sir, I am going to read out a short version of my statement. The full text will be available in the Chamber. Unfortunately, the situation in the region continues to deteriorate since the Council last discussed the Middle East in this open format, three months ago (see S/PV.6816). We are witnesses, on a daily basis, to the unfolding crisis of the most serious consequences for the Syrian people. The losses and injuries of Turkish nationals added to the horrifying statistics of civilian casualties.”

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50. “The Brazilian army engineer corps has donated the construction project to the Haitian Government. Its completion will generate jobs and provide cheaper and cleaner energy, and it will open avenues for further investment and cooperation. In parallel, Brazil is proud to contribute to Haiti's health-care system through the construction of four health-care units in Haiti in partnership with Cuba. Brazil's solidarity towards our fellow Haitians is long-standing, deep-rooted and unwavering. We will continue to stand by Haiti as it redoubles its efforts towards steady political stability, stronger institutions and more effective development partnerships. We see encouraging developments in all those areas. The determination and strength of the Haitian people are what make our optimism well founded.”

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