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  1. “"In this regard, the Security Council takes note of the presidential decree of 30 July 2010 that has set 23 January 2011 as the date for the 2 first round of the presidential and legislative elections, and of the peaceful completion of the registration process. "The Security Council calls for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to continue its efforts to meet the timetable agreed by all stakeholders and to address outstanding technical and logistical challenges promptly, transparently and in a consensual manner, with the support of the international community. It urges all national stakeholders to uphold the independence of the IEC and to respect the result of the polls. "The Security Council acknowledges the progress made so far in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process.”

    2010-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6444 (2010) · source

  2. “Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council supports the ongoing efforts aimed at national reconciliation in the Central African Republic and welcomes the progress achieved so far. It calls on the politico- military groups that have not joined the political peace process to do so. "The Security Council calls upon the Government of the Central African Republic and all national stakeholders to continue their efforts to move forward expeditiously with the preparation and conduct of free, fair, transparent and credible elections.”

    2010-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6444 (2010) · source

  3. “I have received a letter from the representative of the Central African Republic, in which he requests to participate in this meeting. I propose to invite that representative to participate in this meeting, 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. Poukre-Kono (Central African Republic) took a seat at the Council table. The President: Participants have before them document 8/2010/584, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic and on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in that country.”

    2010-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6444 (2010) · source

  4. “As we have said before, we recognize Iran's rights, but we insist that Iran fulfil the obligations that accompany those rights. Iran's choice remains clear. If it builds international confidence and respects its obligations, we will reciprocate; but if Iran refuses, its isolation will only grow. We will base our actions on Iran's degree of cooperation. We look forward to continued talks in late January to discuss practical ideas for a way forward to resolve our core concerns. We remain committed to working closely with our partners in this Council and the international community to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. 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.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  5. “Investigations into these incidents can help us to better understand and to halt Iran's arms smuggling and proliferation networks in violation of Council resolutions. We are pleased that the Panel of Experts is now operational. The Panel is an exceptionally well- qualified team, and we expect that it will significantly improve our ability to monitor and tighten enforcement. Finally, let me reiterate my Government's commitment to a dual-track strategy of both pressure and engagement to convince Iran's leadership to change course. Earlier this week, we held frank discussions and dialogue with Iran and our E3+3 partners. We aim to continue a careful and phased process of building confidence between Iran and the international community.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  6. “We urge those that have not yet done so to report to the Committee on their national implementation efforts as soon as possible. These Security Council resolutions affirm obligations on Iran with a clear objective: to resolve the international community's concerns about Iran's nuclear activities. The 1737 Committee and the recently-constituted Panel of Experts will help to maintain the pressure on Iran by monitoring and improving the implementation and enforcement of the Iran sanctions regime. In particular, we urge the Committee, with the Panel's support, to investigate thoroughly all reported sanctions violations. We commend Nigeria for having seized Iranian arms exported in violation of United Nations sanctions. We also commend Italy for seizing items that Syria was attempting to procure illicitly from Iran.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  7. “Most notably, the report underscores Iran's ongoing uranium enrichment at 3.5 per cent and near-20 per cent levels. The report also details Iran's continued construction of a heavy water research reactor, its refusal to permit the IAEA the access it needs to answer long-standing questions about the Qom enrichment facility, and its non-response to the questions around a possible military dimension to Iran's nuclear programme. In sum, the latest IAEA report records Iran's continued defiance of its international obligations and shows that Iran has yet to take the meaningful steps required by this Council and called for by the IAEA Board of Governors. Secondly, we must continue to maintain the pressure on Iran to change course. All Member States have an obligation to fully implement Security Council resolutions.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  8. “Since then, Iran's non-compliance with its obligations to the Security Council and under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons has persisted, as has its lack of full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and, as we have just heard, have its numerous violations of Security Council resolutions. Allow me to make three brief points on the current situation and appropriate next steps. First, unfortunately, when it comes to the actions of Iran, not much has changed since we last met. Iran 10-68565 continues to violate its obligations to the IAEA and the Security Council. The latest report on Iran of the IAEA Director-General, released just a few weeks ago, again underscores Iran's continued refusal to comply with its international nuclear obligations and to cooperate fully with the IAEA.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  9. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the United States. Let me also begin by thanking Ambassador Nishida for his briefing today and for his own and Japan's exemplary leadership of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) over the past two years. The Committee has accomplished a great deal and he has set a very high standard for his successor to live up to. Six months ago, almost to the day, this Council adopted resolution 1929 (2010) in response to Iran's continued refusal to comply with its international nuclear obligations.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  10. “At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Ambassador Tsuneo Nishida, Permanent Representative of Japan, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). I now give the floor to Ambassador Nishida.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  11. “I thank Prosecutor Moreno- Ocampo for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to continue our discussion on the subject in a private meeting. The meeting rose at 3.30 p.m.”

    2010-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6440 (2010) · source

  12. “On behalf of the Security Council, I extend an invitation under rule 39 to Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. It is so decided. I now give the floor to Mr. Moreno-Ocampo.”

    2010-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6440 (2010) · source

  13. “I thank Minister Nsanze for his statement. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. Therefore, in accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 1] am.”

    2010-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6439 (2010) · source

  14. “I thank Mr. Petrie for his briefing. On behalf of the Council, I should also like to express our gratitude to Mr. Petrie, who, as he just mentioned, has made his last briefing to the Council in his capacity as Executive Representative of the Secretary-General for Burundi and head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Burundi. We have appreciated his effective leadership of that important Office and his service to the United Nations over the years. We wish him every success in his future endeavours. I now give the floor to Mr. Paul Seger.”

    2010-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6439 (2010) · source

  15. “Charles Petrie, Executive Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Burundi. It is so decided. On behalf of the Security Council, I also extend an invitation under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure to His Excellency Mr. Paul Seger, Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and Permanent Representative of Switzerland. It is so decided. Participants have before them document S/2010/608, which contains the seventh report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Burundi. I now give the floor to Mr. Charles Petrie.”

    2010-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6439 (2010) · source

  16. “I have received a letter from the representative of Burundi, in which he requests to participate in this meeting. I propose to invite that representative to participate in this meeting, 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. Nsanze (Burundi) took a seat at the Council table. The President: On behalf of the Council, I welcome the Minister for External Relations and International Cooperation of Burundi, His Excellency Mr. Augustin Nsanze. On behalf of the Security Council, I extend an invitation under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure to Mr.”

    2010-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6439 (2010) · source

  17. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.55 am. 10-68048”

    2010-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6438 (2010) · source

  18. “On behalf of the Security Council, I also extend an invitation under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure to His Excellency Mr. Jan Grauls, Chair of the Central African Republic configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and Permanent Representative of Belgium. It is so decided. Participants have before them document S/2010/584, the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic and on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in that country. I now give the floor to Ms. Sable-Work Zewde.”

    2010-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6438 (2010) · source

  19. “I have received a letter from the representative of the Central African Republic, requesting to participate in this meeting. I propose to invite that representative to participate in this meeting 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. The President: On behalf of the Security Council, I extend an invitation under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure to Ms. Sahle- Work Zewde, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic. It is so decided.”

    2010-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6438 (2010) · source

  20. “I would note that the participation of the representative of Cote d'Ivoire in this meeting without objection is not intended to be viewed and should not be understood as an acknowledgment of the legitimacy of his Government. There are no further speakers on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.30 a.m.”

    2010-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6437 (2010) · source

  21. “Special Representative Choi is joining today's meeting via video teleconference from Abuja. Participants have before them document S/2010/600, containing the twenty-sixth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in C6te d'Ivoire. I now give the floor to Mr. Choi.”

    2010-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6437 (2010) · source

  22. “I have received a letter from the representative of cote d'Ivoire, in which he requests to be invited to participate in this meeting. I propose to invite that representative to participate in this meeting 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. N'Gbichi (Cote d'lvoire) took a seat at the Council table. The President: On behalf of the Security Council, I extend an invitation under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Choi Young-Jin, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and head of the United Nations Operation in cote d'Ivoire. It is so decided.”

    2010-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6437 (2010) · source

  23. “And we are also grateful to UNMIS, which provided an additional extended briefing to us that afternoon. UNMIS reported that the Mission has increased its presence at the state and county levels and is working with local authorities to mitigate risks throughout the referendum process. In conclusion, we found that Southerners are simultaneously very hopeful and very anxious. The message we repeatedly heard is that they are strongly committed to the 9 January date for the referendums and, yet, they are concerned that this expectation may not be met. And there is some fear of a resumption of violent conflict. The international community and the Security Council must remain steadfast in support of full implementation of the CPA, including on-time peaceful referendums and respect by all parties for the results of the referendums.”

    2010-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6397 (2010) · source

  24. “Asked by some members of the Council about their motivation for joining the force, many of the recruits said "for freedom and to secure our country". We had intended that the last leg of our trip in Southern Sudan would be a visit to the town of Wau in Western Bahr al-Ghazal to obtain a perspective on the experience of Southern communities outside of Juba. We had planned to visit a school and a clinic and to meet with civil society. Unfortunately, the United Nations plane taking us there experienced mechanical difficulties just before takeoff. That part was fortunate, given the nature of the problem. We were very grateful, however, to the Russian helicopter contingent at the Juba airport, which hosted us on its base and gave us a good understanding of how it lives and how it operates, while we were reconfiguring our programme.”

    2010-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6397 (2010) · source

  25. “They spoke about the very tight timetable leading up to the referendums and relayed concern that the Abyei referendum commission has not yet been formed. One person said that the North is "beating the drums of war". They asked for international pressure and referendum observers on the ground. The next morning the Security Council visited the Rajaf police training centre, where Southern Sudan is training a professional civilian police force. These police, who will help provide security during the referendums, demonstrated procedures for high-risk arrests, VIP protection and crowd control. Impressively, the South started this centre from scratch, which demonstrated its commitment to institution-building. There are now 5,400 new recruits, more than 300 of whom are women, with 6,000 more scheduled to begin basic training in November.”

    2010-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6397 (2010) · source

  26. “He assured the Council that if the southern referendum is delayed, the South will not issue a unilateral declaration of independence, but rather will conduct its own referendum in the South and in the diaspora communities abroad. Later that evening of 7 October, we attended a reception hosted by the Government of Southern Sudan, during which we spoke with the Southern Sudan Referendum Bureau, which is composed of a Chairman and four members. At the reception, we also met with a cross-section of members of civil society in the South, including the Archbishop of Juba, the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Juba, the South Sudan Islamic Council and the South Sudan Youth Forum, as well as women leaders.”

    2010-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6397 (2010) · source

  27. “He said that expectations in the South are very high and that people are focused on the referendums' date of 9 January 2011. President Kiir also warned that he fears that the North may be preparing for war and may be moving troops southwards. He stated that the South proposes a United Nations-administered buffer zone, spanning 10 miles to the north and south of the border, in which no troops would be present. President Kiir also shared his concerns about unresolved border demarcation, the delay in preparing for the referendum in Abyei and the slow progress in the popular consultations process and in negotiations on post-referendum issues such as oil and wealth-sharing.”

    2010-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6397 (2010) · source

  28. “We delivered the message that the referendums should be held on time, that they should be credible and that the results must be respected. We sought to assess the status of preparations for the referendums, as well as UNMIS's performance in providing assistance for CPA implementation. We delivered the message that we expect UNMIS to have full and unhindered access and emphasized the importance of addressing the humanitarian and development challenges facing Southern Sudan, regardless of the outcome of the referendums. When we arrived in Juba on 7 October, crowds lined the street outside the airport to welcome the Security Council as we drove to meet with Southern Sudan's President, Salva Kiir. During that meeting, President Salva Kiir told the Council that people are "gripped with fever for the referendum".”

    2010-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6397 (2010) · source

  29. “It was an honour to lead the portion of the trip in Southern Sudan and to co-lead it with Ambassador Lyall Grant in Khartoum. I should like to begin by thank Special Representative Haile Menkerios and his team, who on very short notice were able to welcome the Council and support our visit supremely well. I want to extend the same thanks to the Secretariat, the entire staff of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) and the United Nations security personnel, as well as the Government of Southern Sudan, for working hard to make this mission a success. The purpose of our visit was to underscore that the Security Council is united in its desire to see the 3 Sudan's referendums on self-determination carried out in accordance with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).”

    2010-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6397 (2010) · source

  30. “So we must work together to develop the critical peacebuilding capacities needed to fulfil the Council's mandate to advance international peace and security and to improve the prospects for lasting progress in countries emerging from conflict and chaos. The United States is pleased as well to support the draft presidential statement to be issued by the Council today.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  31. “Efforts to build sustainable peace can start with the arrival of United Nations peacekeepers, aid workers or diplomats, and they can continue through the longer- term development efforts. But peacebuilding success ultimately depends on leadership from the country emerging from conflict itself. And the United Nations must make it a top priority to build the capacities of local leaders and communities. With the right mandate, leadership and resources, the United Nations can and should play an indispensable role in helping post-conflict societies find their footing on the path to lasting peace and prosperity.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  32. “The seven-part action plan laid out by the Secretary-General pushes this process forward and commits to the more systematic and substantive engagement of women in peacemaking and planning processes in the wake of armed conflict. We endorse that commitment strongly, and we recognize the need for adequate funding to support women's roles in peacebuilding. But we must also remember that an action plan means little, unless and until it is implemented. The United Nations must therefore commit itself to monitor, evaluate and adapt the proposed action plan, lest we lose the very impact that we seek. Finally, each organ of the United Nations, including every major fund and programme, should embrace peacebuilding's cross-cutting nature.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  33. “But often these key civilian personnel are hard to find, or take too long to recruit and deploy. We therefore appreciate the Secretary-General's decision to launch a high-level review of international civilian peacebuilding capacities and look forward to its results early in 2011. Thirdly, if United Nations efforts to build peace are to be truly sustainable, they must incorporate women throughout the process. Where women's roles are ignored, peacebuilding is more likely to fail. Gender is not just a box to be checked. It is a key ingredient in the planning phase, throughout implementation and in the evaluation of plans.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  34. “The PBC should also encourage a range of actors including United Nations funds and programmes, traditional and non-traditional donors, the Bretton Woods institutions and the peacebuilding community of civil society, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and academia to support coherence in the field through more inclusive dialogue, greater innovation, stronger best practices and better coordination, resource delivery and capacity-building. Secondly, the success of United Nations efforts is highly dependent on the experience and capabilities of its field personnel. Sometimes the sacrifice of a battalion of soldiers can be wasted, if it is not accompanied and succeeded by the timely advice and engagement of seasoned civilian peacebuilding experts.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  35. “The Peacebuilding Commission is gaining strength as an institution. It continues to play an important role by bringing additional attention and resources to countries emerging from conflict and proposing strategies to build sustainable peace in the wake of bitter conflict. But to truly serve as the leading actor on peacebuilding, the Commission must do more to link ambitions in New York with programmes in the field. It must also coordinate better with international institutions running programmes and assessing needs in post-conflict countries.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  36. “Progress has sometimes been slower than we would have hoped, but the Commission today is delivering on the commitment it has made to the countries on its agenda. Indeed, the addition of Liberia to the PBC's agenda demonstrates growing faith in this important new institution. And the United States decision to take on a leading role in the PBC's recent mission to Liberia is a signal of our commitment to Liberia's recovery, as well as to the PBC's ongoing development. Much of the PBC's success will be judged by its work in country-specific situations. And we are therefore pleased that more countries are choosing to become part of its agenda. This is a testament to its potential for generating greater coherence among donors and spurring frank dialogue on the underlying causes of instability that so often mean tragic relapses into conflict.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  37. “Let me also thank the Secretary-General and Ambassador Wittig for their leadership, as well as the Chairs of the Peacebuilding Commission's country-specific configurations for all they do to advance the Commission's work both in the field and in New York. The United States continues to strongly support the Peacebuilding Commission's work, since promoting sustainable peace lies at the heart of the United Nations mission. Today let me underscore four key points. First, former Secretary-General Annan used to speak of the "missing middle" between peacekeeping and sustainable development. The Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) was created five years ago as an important first step towards filling that gap. Supporting sustainable peace requires linking many actors together.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  38. “So we must work together to develop the critical peacebuilding capacities needed to fulfil the Council's mandate to advance international peace and security and to improve the prospects for lasting progress in countries emerging from conflict and chaos. The United States is pleased as well to support the draft presidential statement to be issued by the Council today.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  39. “Efforts to build sustainable peace can start with the arrival of United Nations peacekeepers, aid workers or diplomats, and they can continue through the longer- term development efforts. But peacebuilding success ultimately depends on leadership from the country emerging from conflict itself. And the United Nations must make it a top priority to build the capacities of local leaders and communities. With the right mandate, leadership and resources, the United Nations can and should play an indispensable role in helping post-conflict societies find their footing on the path to lasting peace and prosperity.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  40. “The seven-part action plan laid out by the Secretary-General pushes this process forward and commits to the more systematic and substantive engagement of women in peacemaking and planning processes in the wake of armed conflict. We endorse that commitment strongly, and we recognize the need for adequate funding to support women's roles in peacebuilding. But we must also remember that an action plan means little, unless and until it is implemented. The United Nations must therefore commit itself to monitor, evaluate and adapt the proposed action plan, lest we lose the very impact that we seek. Finally, each organ of the United Nations, including every major fund and programme, should embrace peacebuilding's cross-cutting nature.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  41. “But often these key civilian personnel are hard to find, or take too long to recruit and deploy. We therefore appreciate the Secretary-General's decision to launch a high-level review of international civilian peacebuilding capacities and look forward to its results early in 2011. Thirdly, if United Nations efforts to build peace are to be truly sustainable, they must incorporate women throughout the process. Where women's roles are ignored, peacebuilding is more likely to fail. Gender is not just a box to be checked. It is a key ingredient in the planning phase, throughout implementation and in the evaluation of plans.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  42. “The PBC should also encourage a range of actors including United Nations funds and programmes, traditional and non-traditional donors, the Bretton Woods institutions and the peacebuilding community of civil society, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and academia to support coherence in the field through more inclusive dialogue, greater innovation, stronger best practices and better coordination, resource delivery and capacity-building. Secondly, the success of United Nations efforts is highly dependent on the experience and capabilities of its field personnel. Sometimes the sacrifice of a battalion of soldiers can be wasted, if it is not accompanied and succeeded by the timely advice and engagement of seasoned civilian peacebuilding experts.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  43. “The Peacebuilding Commission is gaining strength as an institution. It continues to play an important role by bringing additional attention and resources to countries emerging from conflict and proposing strategies to build sustainable peace in the wake of bitter conflict. But to truly serve as the leading actor on peacebuilding, the Commission must do more to link ambitions in New York with programmes in the field. It must also coordinate better with international institutions running programmes and assessing needs in post-conflict countries.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  44. “Progress has sometimes been slower than we would have hoped, but the Commission today is delivering on the commitment it has made to the countries on its agenda. Indeed, the addition of Liberia to the PBC's agenda demonstrates growing faith in this important new institution. And the United States decision to take on a leading role in the PBC's recent mission to Liberia is a signal of our commitment to Liberia's recovery, as well as to the PBC's ongoing development. Much of the PBC's success will be judged by its work in country-specific situations. And we are therefore pleased that more countries are choosing to become part of its agenda. This is a testament to its potential for generating greater coherence among donors and spurring frank dialogue on the underlying causes of instability that so often mean tragic relapses into conflict.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  45. “Let me also thank the Secretary-General and Ambassador Wittig for their leadership, as well as the Chairs of the Peacebuilding Commission's country-specific configurations for all they do to advance the Commission's work both in the field and in New York. The United States continues to strongly support the Peacebuilding Commission's work, since promoting sustainable peace lies at the heart of the United Nations mission. Today let me underscore four key points. First, former Secretary-General Annan used to speak of the "missing middle" between peacekeeping and sustainable development. The Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) was created five years ago as an important first step towards filling that gap. Supporting sustainable peace requires linking many actors together.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  46. “The United States remains steadfastly committed to helping Afghanistan achieve the peaceful and prosperous future that the people of Afghanistan so deserve.”

    2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source

  47. “Independent Afghan electoral institutions will now count the votes, respond to complaints and allegations of fraud and ultimately announce results that reflect the will of the Afghan people. The United States supports this Afghan-led process. These elections must be credible and transparent in the eyes of the Afghan people, who will be the ultimate judge of their success. We support UNAMA's plans to remain closely engaged with Afghan institutions as they count and tabulate results over the next few weeks. We must not lose sight of the need for long-term electoral reform. This must remain an important priority, and my Government supports UNAMA's plans to focus on this area after the election as well. These elections are but a single but important step towards a stronger, more stable Afghanistan.”

    2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source

  48. “We applaud the courage, resolve and patriotism of those who voted, male and female, despite Taliban threats, intimidation and violence. These elections would not have been possible without the Afghan National Security Forces, which bravely protected the Afghan people from the foes of the democratic process. We condemn the Taliban's attacks on members of the security forces and on innocent civilians seeking to do nothing more than cast their democratic ballots. On behalf of the United States, let me pass on my profound sympathies to those who were injured and my deepest condolences to the families of those who were killed. As Special Representative De Mistura said, it will be some time before the results of these elections are finalized.”

    2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source

  49. “Recent improvements to the Committee's listing and de-listing procedures will make the 1267 regime a stronger, more credible tool in our overall efforts to combat terrorism and bolster peace and security in Afghanistan. Finally, let me also comment on the elections just concluded in Afghanistan. These elections, held under extremely difficult circumstances, were the first parliamentary elections to be run entirely by Afghan institutions since the fall of the Taliban in 2001. The Secretary-General's report and the briefing we have just heard describe the extensive electoral preparations by the Afghan Independent Electoral Commission and the Afghan Electoral Complaints Commission, and the important support provided by the United Nations. These preparations resulted in a historic step for the Afghan people.”

    2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source

  50. “We commend the 1267 Committee for its recent de-listing of 10 Taliban individuals who are either deceased or reconciled, as well as the Committee's designation of three individuals who possess strong links to the Taliban. We continue to believe that individuals who have ceased violence against the Afghan State, cut ties to Al-Qaida and accepted the Afghan Constitution should be considered reconciled and removed from the 1267 sanctions list. We must ensure that the 1267 list keeps pace with the evolving threat, and we encourage the Government of Afghanistan and all Member States to provide updates to the 1267 Committee, as well as well-documented listing and de-listing requests, to ensure the list's accuracy.”

    2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source