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1. “In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1779 (2007). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.15 am. 07-5 1717”

   2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5750 (2007) · source

2. “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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/572, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show thands.”

   2007-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5750 (2007) · source

3. “It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2007/563) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1778 (2007). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.40 am. 07-51566”

   2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5748 (2007) · source

4. “Come Zoumara, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Allam-Mi (Chad) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency 2 Mr. Ahmad Allam-Mi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chad. 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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/563, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2007/488, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Chad and the Central African Republic.”

   2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5748 (2007) · source

5. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of the Central African Republic and Chad, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives 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. Zoumara (Central African Republic) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr.”

   2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5748 (2007) · source

6. “"The Security Council emphasizes the importance of the unity of all the Lebanese people and of the pursuit of dialogue among all of the country's political parties. It reiterates its full support to all ongoing efforts in Lebanon to combat terrorism, solidify democratic institutions through national dialogue, and continue to extend the authority of the Lebanese Government throughout its territory." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/34. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 2.15 p.m. 07-51194”

   2007-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5747 (2007) · source

7. “"The Security Council reiterates its condemnation of all targeted assassinations of Lebanese leaders, including since October 2004, and demands an immediate end of the use of intimidation and violence against the representatives of the Lebanese people and institutions. On the eve of the crucial period of the presidential election, it stresses that any attempt to destabilize Lebanon, including through political assassination or other terrorist acts, should not impede or subvert the constitutional process in Lebanon. "The Security Council reiterates, in this context, its call for the holding of a free and fair presidential election in conformity with Lebanese constitutional norms and schedules and without any foreign interference, fully respecting the sovereignty of Lebanon.”

   2007-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5747 (2007) · source

8. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. 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 strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Beirut on 19 September 2007 which killed at least seven persons, including Member of Parliament Antoine Ghanem. The Security Council expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of Lebanon. "The Security Council commends the determination and commitment of the Government of 2 Lebanon to bring to justice the perpetrators, organizers and sponsors of this and other assassinations and underlines its determination to support the Government of Lebanon in its efforts to this end.”

   2007-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5747 (2007) · source

9. “I should like to inform the members of the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Lebanon, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. 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. Salam (Lebanon) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   2007-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5747 (2007) · source

10. “(spoke in French) I thank Mr. Pascoe for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”

    2007-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5746 (2007) · source

11. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs. There being no objection, 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. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to whom I give the floor.”

    2007-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5746 (2007) · source

12. “In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1777 (2007). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.15 am. 07-51115”

    2007-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5745 (2007) · source

13. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/549, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2007/479, containing the fifteenth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Liberia. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

    2007-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5745 (2007) · source

14. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Liberia, in which she requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. 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, Mrs. Osode (Liberia) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2007-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5745 (2007) · source

15. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 5.30 p.m.”

    2007-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5744 (2007) · source

16. “If no other delegation wishes to take the floor, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. Against: None. Abstaining: Russian Federation. 07-51075 The President (spoke in French): There were 14 votes in favour, none against and one abstention. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 1776 (2007). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the adoption of the draft resolution.”

    2007-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5744 (2007) · source

17. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/548, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2007/492, which contains the text of a letter dated 13 August 2007 from the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first give the floor to members of the Council who wish to make statements prior to the vote on the draft resolution.”

    2007-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5744 (2007) · source

18. “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. 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. Tanin (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2007-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5744 (2007) · source

19. “There are no further speakers 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 10.30 a.m. 07-50999”

    2007-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5743 (2007) · source

20. “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. Johan Verbeke, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, we will hear a briefing by Mr. Johan Verbeke, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), on whom I now call.”

    2007-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5743 (2007) · source

21. “I should like to make a statement in my national capacity simply to reaffirm France's support for the work of Ms. Carla del Ponte, its appreciation for her achievements at the Tribunal, and its firm resolve to continue to cooperate fully with the Tribunal in the pursuit of its tasks. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”

    2007-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5742 (2007) · source

22. “In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: None Abstaining: Russian Federation The President (spoke in French): There were 14 votes in favour, none against and l abstention. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 1775 (2007). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council wishing to make statements following the voting.”

    2007-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5742 (2007) · source

23. “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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/54l, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I also wish to draw the attention of the members to document S/2007/538, which contains a letter dated 31 July 2007 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2007-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5742 (2007) · source

24. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it (S/2007/542). Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1774 (2007). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 am. 07-50553”

    2007-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5741 (2007) · source

25. “I would like at the outset to welcome the new Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations, His Excellency Mr. Marty M. Natalegawa. Like all my colleagues, I look forward to cooperating with him in our work in the Council. 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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/542, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I also wish to draw the attention of members to document S/2007/539, containing a letter dated 31 July 2007 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    2007-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5741 (2007) · source

26. “"The Security Council reaffirms its full support for UNMIT in its work, and appreciates 07-50015 the continued efforts by the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to ensure the full implementation of the mandate of UNMIT." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/33. 07-50015 The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.45 p.m.”

    2007-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5740 (2007) · source

27. “"The Security Council welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the work of UNMIT. It also encourages UNMIT to continue to cooperate and coordinate with the United Nations agencies, funds and programmes as well as all relevant partners to support the Government of Timor-Leste in implementing a national development plan and addressing challenges facing the country, in particular security sector reform, strengthening of the justice sector, the promotion of democratic governance, resolving the issue of internally displaced persons and the pursuit of sustainable development.”

    2007-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5740 (2007) · source

28. “"The Security Council emphasizes the need for all parties to resolve any disputes through exclusively peaceful channels and within the framework of democratic institutions and calls upon the people of Timor-Leste to refrain from violence and work together in order to ensure security. "The Security Council calls upon the Government, Parliament, political parties and the people of Timor-Leste to work together and engage in political dialogue and consolidate peace, democracy, rule of law, sustainable social and economic development and national reconciliation in the country. The Security Council reaffirms the need for justice and accountability, and underlines the importance of the implementation of the recommendations of the United Nations Independent Special Commission of Inquiry report of 2006.”

    2007-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5740 (2007) · source

29. “It expresses its readiness to work with the new Government of Timor-Leste in achieving its goals and tackling critical 2 challenges, including in its development efforts, facing the country. "The Security Council expresses its appreciation for the role played by the National Electoral Commission, the Technical Secretariat for Electoral Administration and the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) during the presidential and parliamentary elections in Timor-Leste. The Council commends the invaluable support provided for the preparations and holding of the elections by regional and international partners. It also expresses its appreciation for the role played by domestic and international electoral observers.”

    2007-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5740 (2007) · source

30. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/513, containing the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the formation of the new Government in Timor-Leste resulting from the 30 June 2007 legislative elections. It also congratulates the appointment of the new Cabinet of Timor-Leste, led by Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao. The Council further congratulates the people of Timor-Leste for demonstrating their strong commitment to peace and democracy.”

    2007-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5740 (2007) · source

31. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Timor-Leste, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. 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. Santos (Timor-Leste) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2007-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5740 (2007) · source

32. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject at hand. The meeting rose at 3.35 p.rn.”

    2007-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5739 (2007) · source

33. “The President (spoke in French): 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. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by His Excellency Mr. Zacarias Albano da Costa, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, on whom I now call.”

    2007-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5739 (2007) · source

34. “I should like to inform the members of the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Timor-Leste, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. 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. On behalf of the Security Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Zacarias Albano da Costa, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Da Costa (Timor-Leste) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2007-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5739 (2007) · source

35. “"The Security Council reiterates its determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/32. 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. 07-49859”

    2007-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5738 (2007) · source

36. “"The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. "The Security Council further reaffirms the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. The Council reminds States that they must ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law.”

    2007-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5738 (2007) · source

37. “After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: the "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that occurred in Batna, Algeria, on 6 September 2007, causing numerous deaths and injuries, and expresses its deep sympathy and condolences to the victims of this heinous act of terrorism and their families and to the people and the Government of Algeria. "The Security Council underlines the need to bring the perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism to justice, and urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), to cooperate actively with the Algerian authorities in this regard.”

    2007-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5738 (2007) · source

38. “The President (spoke in French): Permit me at the outset to express to the representative of Algeria, on behalf of all delegations, our most sincere condolences for the tragic events that took place in Algeria yesterday. 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.”

    2007-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5738 (2007) · source

39. “Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts The President (spoke in French): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Algeria, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. 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. Yousfi (Algeria) look a seat at the Council table.”

    2007-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5738 (2007) · source

40. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of September, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, personally and on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Pascal Gayama, Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of the Congo to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of August 2007. I should like to thank him for the great skill with which he led our work and for the personal sense of receptiveness that he demonstrated. I am sure that I speak for all members of the Council in recognizing him as a true professional. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    2007-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5738 (2007) · source

41. “I am thinking about action that can be taken in the political area to contribute to the process of dialogue and national reconciliation, as well as everything that can be done to ease the severity of the humanitarian situation. I recall, in that regard, the responsibility of the Iraqi Government to protect affected populations as well as United Nations and associated personnel. Finally, at the economic level, I am thinking about the implementation of the International Compact with Iraq and activities to coordinate humanitarian assistance for the reconstruction of Iraq. The text adopted today by the Council enables us to make progress in that direction. France thus voted in favour of it and welcomes the Council's unanimous support for this approach.”

    2007-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5729 (2007) · source

42. “This momentum should be maintained and strengthened and should lead to concrete actions. Finally, - and this is the purpose of today's meeting - the international community, through the United Nations, should strengthen its efforts in support of the current internal and regional momentum. That is the focus of the commitment of the United Nations, which continues to play an important part in the process of rebuilding Iraq in very difficult conditions. France has consistently favoured strengthening the role of the United Nations in Iraq, a strengthening that should take into account limitations related to the situation on the ground and the need to ensure the security of United Nations personnel in the field. We hope that the various areas of United Nations intervention in Iraq will be involved in such strengthening.”

    2007-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5729 (2007) · source

43. “It constitutes a grave threat to Iraq and to regional stability. In View of those facts, we must now more than ever work collectively to find solutions. The Iraqi people themselves must, of course, lead the way in searching for those solutions. The key, as we know, is a true national reconciliation process that is as inclusive as possible and that will isolate the forces that seek the failure of Iraq. Efforts must also be made by the States of the region. The Sharm el-Sheikh conference of 4 May was a useful step in that direction, since it brought neighbouring countries together around important principles such as the stability and unity of Iraq and the rejection of interference in its internal affairs. All three of the working groups established by the conference have already held their first meetings.”

    2007-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5729 (2007) · source

44. “The tragic death of Sergio Vieira de Mello and his colleagues, mentioned by several of my colleagues, demonstrates the context in which the United Nations works in Iraq. Since the Secretary-General is present, I would also like to warmly thank his Special Representative for Iraq, Mr. Qazi, whose mission is coming to an end and who has done so much to advance the political process for national reconciliation there. The situation in Iraq continues to be of great concern in several respects. First, in terms of security, Iraq remains plagued by violence and the Iraqi people continue to pay a very heavy price in that regard. Secondly, on the humanitarian front, the situation created by the increasing numbers of internally displaced persons and refugees should command our attention.”

    2007-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5729 (2007) · source

45. “Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): Thank you, Mr. President, for your words of welcome. I am most honoured to represent France in this Council, which has such an important role. You and all my other colleagues here will find me ready to listen and cooperate. On behalf of the entire French delegation, I would like to express to Emyr Jones Parry our feelings of friendship and our admiration for the remarkable work he has done in the Council, representing and defending the interests of the United Kingdom, a country that France and the French people hold close to their hearts. To return the subject that the Council is considering today, I would like to welcome the courage and the remarkable work carried out in a particularly difficult situation by all of the personnel of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).”

    2007-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5729 (2007) · source