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  1. “Once again, I extend very best wishes from all ofus to Ms. Chan. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.50 p.m.”

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  2. “We will continue to support UNAMA's critical mission for the benefit of Afghanistan and for the peace and security of the region. For the record, I wish to register my objection to some of the comments made by the representative of Libya, which I believe are unhelpful to today's discussion. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to Special Representative Eide for further comments.”

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  3. “It also reflects the reality that the large majority of civilian deaths in Afghanistan are caused by ruthless acts of terrorism by insurgent groups that operate without regard for Afghan lives. The United States regrets all loss of innocent life during military operations and goes to great lengths to avoid civilian casualties. When they do occur, we provide humanitarian assistance to affected communities and conduct thorough joint investigations with the Afghan Government to determine the facts. For all the progress Afghanistan has made, we must work together to do even more. The United States continues to believe that UNAMA is an essential element of our common efforts to support the Afghan people in their struggle to rebuild their country and defeat a determined foe.”

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  4. “The United States commends UNAMA for its development of the benchmarks and indicators of progress outlined in the Secretary-General's report. Those benchmarks identify key areas where UNAMA, the international community and the Government of Afghanistan must focus their efforts. They helpfully identify metrics for concretely measuring success. Let me turn to one final topic on which it is important to be clear. United States and International Security Assistance Force troops continue to make great efforts to avoid civilian casualties, as exemplified by General McChrystal's approach of having military operations prioritize the protection of the civilian population. This effort puts the Afghan people at the centre of the Mission.”

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  5. “We also renew our commitment to work with UNAMA to reduce inefficiencies and ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of aid, and we urge other donors to join us. The United States is also pleased to see that UNAMA is making progress in expanding its presence throughout Afghanistan. As the Secretary-General notes, UNAMA is on track to reach a total of 17 provincial offices by the end of the year. This expanded provincial presence, called for in resolution 1868 (2009), will allow UNAMA to better monitor and coordinate aid programmes on the ground. My Government urges the United Nations to approve the 2010 UNAMA budget increase, which will allow for further expansion of provincial offices, and we urge all of our fellow Member States to support UNAMA's outreach to the provinces by providing the necessary personnel and resources.”

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  6. “When the new Afghan Government is inaugurated, we must all quickly begin to work with it to help build up its capacity to meet the needs of the Afghan people. Even as we approach the conclusion of this electoral season, however, we must also begin preparations for the 2010 parliamentary election. As the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/475) rightly notes, that work should start immediately. UNAMA not only plays a critical role in Afghan elections; it is also indispensable as the coordinator of international assistance to Afghanistan. We will work closely with the Afghan Government and UNAMA to ensure that aid is properly aligned with Afghan priorities. We have already seen good progress with regard to agricultural programmes, where the United States plans to double assistance next year, in keeping with Afghan priorities.”

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  7. “The ongoing Afghan electoral process has not been easy, but we applaud the courage of Afghan voters and the dedication of officials who have been polling, tallying and adjudicating results. The United States will continue to encourage all parties to respect the Afghan institutions that conducted these elections. While serious allegations of fraud have been made and are being investigated, Afghan citizens are seeking to resolve their concerns through the formal adjudication process, not through violence. The international community must support the Independent Election Commission and the Electoral Complaints Commission as they complete the difficult work of investigating and adjudicating incidents of fraud, in accordance with their responsibilities under Afghan law.”

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  8. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States. On behalf of the United States, let me first thank Special Representative Kai Eide for his briefing today and for his excellent leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) during a critical time. I also wish to thank Foreign Minister Spanta of Afghanistan for his presence here today and to extend, through him, our appreciation and respect for the people of Afghanistan. The United States continues to strongly support the efforts of UNAMA to achieve the goals of resolution 1868 (2009) as it works in concert with the Government of Afghanistan and the international community. UNAMA's work remains unfinished, but important strides have been made in the past three months.”

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  9. “I thank His Excellency Mr. Spanta for his statement. I shall now give the floor to Council members. I begin by giving the floor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey, His Excellency Mr. Ahmet Davutoglu.”

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  10. “Kai Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. 09-53153 Members of the Council have before them document S/2009/475, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Kai Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. I now give the floor to Mr. Eide.”

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  11. “In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Spanta (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President: On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, His Excellency Mr. Rangin Dadfar Spanta. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr.”

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  12. “Her well-deserved retirement is a deep loss for all of us, but we share in her joy about the new adventures ahead for her. I ask my fellow Council members to please join me in extending very best wishes and thanks to Norma Chan for her remarkable service in the interest of global peace and security and her dedication to the United Nations Security Council's vital work. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Afghanistan Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security (S/2009/475) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda.”

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  13. “As a new ambassador, I relied on Norma to help me with the ins and outs of Council meetings - the precedents, the procedures - and how to master and fine-tune her famous scripts for formal meetings. Many people spend their last month before retirement enjoying celebratory lunches and dinners and wrapping things up, but not Norma. In her last month, she has worked as hard as ever, helping us prepare for the fifth summit in the Council's history, and once again Norma applied her unflagging professionalism, energy and enthusiasm for the Council. In her attention to detail, she revved up her team and made it all happen. So to Norma we offer our deep gratitude for her dedication and service to the Council, to us and to 2 advancing global peace and security.”

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  14. “That means that Norma has worked with more than 100 different Member States and more than 330 Security Council presidents - an unprecedented and unparalleled record that is unlikely to be broken. But it is not only the length of her service that is extraordinary, but also the skill, professionalism and integrity she brings to this job every day. Norma has been here to guide the Council during pivotal moments and to ensure that every day the work gets done, and done properly. Numerous presidents, prime ministers, hundreds of foreign ministers and thousands of permanent representatives from Council members and non-members alike have benefited from her wise advice and expert counsel, as I have every day this month.”

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  15. “Before we begin our discussion on Afghanistan and I give the floor to Special Representative Eide, I should like to take a few minutes to pay tribute to Ms. Norma Chan, Chief of the Security Council Secretariat Branch. Many of us know and some of us, myself included, have been in denial about the fact that Norma is retiring tomorrow after a career that has spanned 36 years at the United Nations. Sometimes referred to as the sixth permanent member, Norma is an institution within the Security Council. She joined the Security Council Affairs Division in May 1978. Apart from three years in Vienna, she has served the Council continuously since that time.”

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