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“We encourage the Iraqi Government to use its resources to help neighbouring countries to cope with the additional burden of refugees. Lastly, notwithstanding the decisions to be taken with regard to the mandate of the Multinational Force, the European Union underscores the importance it attaches to maintaining an adequate level of security that, as called for by the Secretary-General, enables the effective functioning of the United Nations in Iraq. The European Union thus notes with satisfaction that a number of neighbours and partners in the region have honoured the commitments undertaken in the final communique of the Ministerial Conference of the Neighbouring Countries of Iraq, which was held in April 2008 in Kuwait, and have increased their representation in Baghdad.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“The EU also supports the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and reiterates the need to provide special protection to all vulnerable groups. The European Union commends the work of the United Nations with regard to the humanitarian situation in Iraq. The European Union is concerned about the situation of displaced Iraqis inside Iraq and Iraqi refugees in neighbouring countries, in particular in Jordan and Syria. Those countries deserve our gratitude for the hospitality and solidarity they are providing. We reiterate that the Government of Iraq and the international community have an obligation to protect and assist displaced Iraqis inside Iraq and in neighbouring countries by addressing their immediate and foreseeable needs and ensuring their safety.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“The European Union approves of the central role taken by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and welcomes the progress achieved in implementing resolutions 1770 (2007) and 1830 (2008). The European Union encourages further close cooperation between UNAMI and the Iraqi authorities. In that regard, the European Union would like UNAMI to continue advising and supporting the Iraqi Government on its political reforms, which, as I have just mentioned, represent the major challenge. The European Union remains concerned about the human rights situation, in particular that of women, children and persons belonging to ethnic and religious minorities. The EU welcomes the commitment made by the Iraqi Government to take action in that area.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“The European Union welcomes both the progress achieved in improving the security situation and the steps taken towards national reconciliation with the adoption of the law on provincial elections, the holding of which is essential to strengthening democracy and the rule of law. The European Union takes note of the adoption of an amendment to that law that stipulates the conditions for the representation of persons belonging to minorities. We hope that the elections will be held as planned in early 2009. As the Secretary- General has indicated in his reports, the priority challenge to be met is that of the national reconciliation and constitutional review process. All of us in the international community have an important role to play in helping the Iraqi people.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): I have the honour to speak also on behalf of the European Union (EU). First, I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Staffan de Mistura for his briefing and, above all, the efforts he is making on the ground with his team. He is putting all his determination, tenacity and courage into these efforts, for which we are grateful. I also wish to thank the Permanent Representative of the United States for his briefing, as well as our colleague the Permanent Representative of Iraq for his statement. The European Union would like to see a secure, stable, democratic, prosperous and unified Iraq in which human rights are respected. The EU is committed to Iraq's independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm the determination of the European Union to work in partnership with all interested countries and organizations for the cessation without further delay of Violence against women in armed conflict. The European Union calls on the United Nations and its operational partners to pursue and accelerate the implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008).”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“When defining the mandate of the European Security and Defence Policy missions, the component on protecting women and girls in armed conflict will be strengthened and, with regard to security sector reform, the participation of women at all levels of the judicial, army and police sectors must be ensured. On the operational level, gender advisers in missions must be involved in the missions' planning phase, and the participation of women, particularly in command structures, will be increased. Once on the ground, local women's networks must be consulted and their contributions will go freely up the command chain. These specific recommendations will, under the French presidency of the European Union, enable the implementation of a process to assess and revise European Union policies and documents on the protection of women in armed conflict.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“Presided by the French Secretary of State for Human Rights, the conference brought together representatives of member States, military authorities, international institutions and non-governmental organizations. At that meeting, the European External Affairs Commissioner pointed out her recent initiative to propose to the Secretary-General of the United Nations that we organize in 2010 a ministerial conference on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). This conference enabled us to assess the achievements of the European Union and the steps that it plans to implement.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“The European Union therefore encourages the Secretariat to surmount these problems when drafting its forthcoming reports. In particular, the European Union is expecting a detailed and action-oriented report next June on sexual violence in armed conflicts, as provided for under resolution 1820 (2008). The promotion of women's rights is at the core of the European Union's policy and is one of the main priorities of the French presidency of the Union. In this context, as Ms. Alberdi said just now, France took the initiative to organize, on 10 October in Brussels, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the European Commission, a conference on the implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008).”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“The European Union is deeply concerned that, in great majority of cases, women remain absent from peace negotiations. Moreover, the European Union would like to denounce once again the unacceptable character of sexual violence - often used as a tactic of war - with tens of thousands of women as its victims every year. Resolution 1820 (2008) recognized that sexual violence undermines the restoration of peace and security. The European Union regrets that the Secretariat did not include a more detailed section in its annual report on the impact of conflicts on women, and, more broadly, that women's issues continue to be insufficiently reflected in the country reports submitted to the Security Council despite the Council's repeated requests to this effect.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“I would also like to stress the greater focus placed on sexual violence in armed conflicts, as shown by the creation of new instruments such as the United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict, or the joint project of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on gender-based violence data collection. Although we must commend the progress made since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), and particularly the adoption of resolution 1820 (2008) last June, these two resolutions are still far from being fully implemented. Today, we have a very alarming situation for women in North Kivu, Darfur and regions affected by the fighting of the Lord's Resistance Army, which is proof of this fact.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“Beyond the European Union, such commitments have been made the African Union, as well as by subregional organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The European Union also welcomes the definition and implementation of national action plans by a growing number of countries, including countries directly affected by the issue of women in armed conflicts. Another positive note is the important role of local non-governmental organizations to promote the participation of women in elections in post-conflict contexts. Finally, we welcome the fact that a growing number of troop-contributing countries were able to increase the percentage of women in their peacekeeping contingents.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“This report shows that the cumulative efforts of United Nations agencies and departments, regional organizations, Member States and civil society have helped to raise the awareness of the whole United Nations system about the specific needs of women in armed conflict and post-conflict situations. It also illustrates that it has been possible to adopt a more comprehensive approach to implementing resolution 1325 (2000). The European Union welcomes, in particular, the following points in the report. The Union is pleased to note the fact that regional organizations have committed to implementing resolution 1325 (2000).”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“These two factors have a great influence not only on preventing conflict but also in determining the playing out of conflict and during reconstruction and post-conflict phases. It is thus not only legitimate but also essential for the Security Council to continue to deal with the place and condition of women as it deals with security and peacekeeping situations internationally, complementing the actions pursued by other United Nations organs, entities, funds and programmes to promote the situation of women. The European Union welcomes the publication of the Secretary-General's annual report on women and peace and security (S/2008/622) and on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): I am honoured to speak also on behalf of the European Union. Mr. President, please allow me to thank you for taking the initiative to hold this eighth open debate on women and peace and security, which enables the Security Council to continue its regular review of this important theme. I would also like to thank Ms. Mayanja, Mr. Le Roy, Ms. Alberdi and Ms. Taylor for their presentations, which show their real and ongoing commitment to the cause of women. Resolution 1325 (2000) sets forth the significant impact on conflict of the participation of women on an equal footing with men in society and in decision- making processes, on the one hand, and of the protection of women from violence and violations of their rights, on the other hand.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“France stresses that no preconditions can be placed on resolving the border dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea. France would like the Council to return to this issue in the near future. My delegation therefore proposes to rapidly engage in bilateral consultations so that, when the time comes, a draft text can be proposed to the Council. This would firmly reiterate the Council's demands on Eritrea, in particular regarding the withdrawal of its forces; it would condemn Eritrea if it continues to reject any dialogue on the subject; and it would encourage the efforts of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Secretary-General of the United Nations. These demands should be accompanied by a clear timeline. It is our responsibility and the responsibility of the Council to closely follow this issue.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“France considers that the continuation of this crisis and Eritrea's rejection of all dialogue represent a serious threat to Djibouti and the entire region. Djibouti and France are linked by long-standing relations of friendship and cooperation, based on trust. In this framework, France intends to comply fully with all the obligations that link it to Djibouti. The parties will be able to resolve their border dispute only through dialogue. It is unacceptable, therefore, for one of the parties to be able to indefinitely prolong the crisis, which is dangerous both for Djibouti and for the whole of the Horn ofAfrica. As President Guelleh underscored a few minutes ago, that region, which has already been racked by war and affected by the ongoing humanitarian tragedy in Somalia, has experienced its share of conflict.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“Last Friday's visit to Asmara by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission gives us reason to hope that Eritrea will finally agree to resume dialogue with the international community. France would like to convey its gratitude to Mr. Jean Ping for his efforts and encourages the African Union to make progress in this field to ensure that a genuine channel of communication be established, which would make it possible to finally discuss the crisis between Djibouti and Eritrea. France is also convinced that the United Nations Secretariat has a very positive role to play. It hopes that the Secretary-General be able to formalize his proposal of good offices to Eritrea and dispatch a mission to the area.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“At this stage, the Eritrean authorities have rejected all proposals for dialogue. Eritrea has not issued visas to the United Nations fact-finding mission, even when the President of the Security Council called upon the parties to facilitate the mission. Eritrea refused to admit similar missions proposed by the League of Arab States and the African Union. Nor did it respond positively to the Secretary-General's offer of good offices or to the various proposals for dialogue on this issue by multilateral organizations and various United Nations Member States. The second priority is that Eritrean authorities recognize that a crisis exists in Doumeira and that they be willing to talk about it.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“The resolution of this crisis requires that both countries settle the issue of the delimitation of their common border. It is a complex issue, especially because the agreement that still regulates the border is from a time when neither of the parties existed as a sovereign State. The border has never been demarcated, and this uncertainty twice led to tensions between the two countries in the 1990s. It is thus incumbent upon both parties to determine the framework within which they will ease their differences. France, like others, has on a number of occasions offered its expertise if that could be of assistance. The reference agreements were a Franco- Ethiopian treaty of 1897 and two Franco-Italian protocols of 1900 and 1901 respectively. This, however, requires dialogue between both parties, which is currently non-existent.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“This progress is attributable solely to Djibouti which, in accordance with the Security Council's presidential statement of 12 June (S/PRST/2008/20), withdrew its forces to the status quo ante, ensuring that the two armies were no longer in contact with each other. Our Security Council should not lose sight of what is important: deadly clashes took place at Doumeira in June, for which Eritrea was responsible, and the effects of that aggression continue. The Security Council has unambiguously condemned Eritrea, in its 12 June presidential statement. The report of the United Nations fact-finding mission (S/2008/602) established that, unlike Djibouti, Eritrea had not withdrawn its troops to the status quo ante. The top priority, thus, is for Eritrea to meet the very clear demand of the Security Council.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): I would like to start by welcoming the presence of the President of Djibouti, Mr. Ismail Omar Guelleh, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Djibouti and the Permanent Representative of Eritrea. The delegation of France listened with a great deal of interest to the presentations just made. The conflict that opposes Eritrea to Djibouti has entered into a less critical phase. The situation at the border between the two countries remains tense but calm. There is no more fighting on Ras Doumeira or on Doumeira Island, and there is no further contact between the armed forces of the two States.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to say that, like the European Union, the international financial institutions have begun to adapt their instruments. That is also the case for the regional and subregional actors, in particular for the African Union. The United Nations system is showing that it can be more committed and more willing to align itself with strategies defined by the Peacebuilding Commission, and the European Union invites all its bodies to redouble their efforts to ensure such coherence.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“The European Union fully supports the activities of the Peacebuilding Commission, and it shares the priorities that Ambassador Takasu has just proposed to us. The European Commission is actively engaged in all the countries on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission, where the European Union is one of the main donors, if not the leading donor, in terms of humanitarian aid, budget aid and development aid. The European Union also participates in the formulation of peacebuilding strategies. Let us also not forget that the European Union can also support the implementation of the political and security aspects of those strategies, including through the instruments of the European Security and Defence Policy, as is currently the case with the European Union mission in support of security sector reform in Guinea-Bissau.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“That is when we are in a position to properly define the military component and the civilian component of peacekeeping, the indispensable mobilization of national energies and the coherence of all national and regional actors. It is under those conditions that we will also be able to address the problems that come up in the Security Council when we deal with persistent post-conflict situations, of which we have several examples on the Council's agenda. So if get an earlier start, we will be able to shorten the time spent and be more effective across the board. I would even suggest an idea that might seem strange, which is that we deploy a peacebuilding mission before we actually deploy a peacekeeping force, if that is necessary to properly frame the Council's overall intervention effort.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“I would like to stress the concept of the earliest possible intervention by the Commission, which was mentioned by the Commission's Chairman, the Permanent Representative of Japan, and was seconded by Italy. That approach is vital for us. Of course, we are not yet able to speak about preventing crises, but everyone knows that by dealing with emergence from crisis and post-conflict management we improve a country's ability not to fall back into a crisis. It is clear to us that, in the long term, an ideal arrangement is that which all institutions of the United Nations intervene together, including, indeed - since we are here in the Security Council - when a peacekeeping mission is deployed.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“Today the Commission needs to convene meetings that are better prepared but fewer in number and we must not hesitate to call upon the coordination mechanisms of the countries most involved, such as the Peacebuilding Contact Group in the case of Guinea-Bissau, for example. We must also work on the entry points for the Commission's involvement and for the progressive reduction and termination of its involvement. The work of the Commission should be integrated into the Security Council's strategy at as early a stage as possible. Similarly, the Commission should encourage development actors to operate within a political and security stabilization strategy based on the overall effort to strengthen the coherence of the Organization overall, through the well-known system-wide coherence programme.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“It gives the Commission the possibility to further develop its mechanisms so as to ensure that there is adequate mobilization on the part of the international community for a country that has always suffered from relative indifference. The European Union would like to make a few suggestions for the work of the Commission in the coming year. First, we should encourage the efforts deployed by the Peacebuilding Support Office aimed at strengthening its own capacity to act in support of the work of the Commission. Then, the Commission must improve its working methods in order to be more effective and more strategic, particularly with regard to the future inclusion of new countries on its agenda. Some tools were developed last year.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“We might also plan to hold some meetings of the Peacebuilding Commission in places other than New York. When we speak of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund, we must not forget that the problem is not only one of financial resources. The Peacebuilding Commission is not called upon to become a new window for humanitarian or development aid. All efforts and resources of the system must be mobilized, and I am also thinking here of the resources and efforts of the various diasporas. It is true that, in a number of cases, the key is to extend the circle of States and organizations that support the efforts of the countries on the Commission's agenda. The Central African Republic is a particularly good example of that.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“For the first two countries on its agenda, Burundi and Sierra Leone, the implementation of peacebuilding strategies is currently based on a clear programme of work for future months. On the ground, coordination has been stepped up. Various national political actors, including civil society, private partners as well as various donors, are speaking with each other and are attempting to implement a common road map. In that context, we feel it is important to increase the Visibility of the Commission and its ability to train and to influence. It is astounding in that sense that the countries that would actually benefit by participating with the Commission are still reticent to do so. We need more efforts at communication, particularly among regional organizations.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“Holl Lute, who has recently taken up her appointment, and we wish her every success. Allow me also to inform her that she can count on the full support of France and the European Union. I also have the honour to take the floor on behalf of the European Union. The issue of post-conflict stabilization is at the heart of the thinking and priorities of the European Union, arising from the 2005 Summit and the broader objectives that have been pursued since then, in particular the request by the Secretary-General to provide a more organized, effective and rapid solution to the challenges of post- conflict, post-crisis situations at the request of the Council. During its second year of work, the Peacebuilding Commission has shown promising progress. The international community has increased its focus on the countries on the Commission's agenda.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): In my turn, I would like to thank you, Sir, for having convened this debate on peacebuilding, a subject we are addressing increasingly within the Council. I also wish to welcome amongst us the Ambassador of Japan, Mr. Takasu, who ably and with determination presides over the work of the Peacebuilding Commission, as well as the Ambassadors of Belgium, Brazil, El Salvador, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden for their work on the Commission in its various configurations and for their untiring efforts to establish the value-added of the Commission within the United Nations system. I would also like to welcome the role of the Peacebuilding Support Office and thank the Secretary- General for his support to that office and, of course, Ms. Carolyn McAskie, who laid the first stones of the foundation, and Ms.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to reaffirm emphatically the resolute commitment of France, both within ISAF and alongside the Special Representative, to support their efforts to ensure that the Afghan people, as soon possible and as they well deserve, will find the path to peace, security and development.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“Eide and the Permanent Representative of Italy, stability in Afghanistan is intrinsically linked to the stability of the region. It is therefore essential to develop a coordinated approach at the regional level. France is prepared to contribute to that actively, as Mr. Bernard Kouchner, our Minister for Foreign Affairs, has announced, through the proposed organization of a regional conference bringing together Afghanistan and its neighbours, as an extension of the work done during the international Conference in Support of Afghanistan. We welcome the strengthening of cooperation between Afghanistan and its partners to fight threats such as those of terrorism and drug trafficking, and the improved relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, whose new democratic Government has shown its determination to fight terrorism.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“A lasting solution to the crisis in Afghanistan cannot be only military; it must also be political, first and foremost. Our objective is to help the Government to establish the structures of a democratic State which will ensure the security of its citizens, respect human rights and promote economic and social development. That will require a comprehensive approach based on better integration of the civilian and military components. We encourage development by the Afghan authorities of a national political dialogue that is as broad as possible and at all levels. That dialogue should lead to respect for the constitution and obviously cannot include the proponents of jihad, whom we must continue to fight until their defeat. As stressed in particular by Mr.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“In conformity with the framework established by the Council of the European Union in May 2008, we will continue to play a major role in the mobilization of the international community in support of Afghanistan. The European Union is the second-largest financial contributor to the reconstruction of Afghanistan. It contributes, in particular, to building the capacity of the Afghan police, which is a priority for the international community, especially through the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan, whose numbers there will be significantly increased. On the military front, I wish to recall that 25 of the European Union member States are participating in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and together account for nearly half of the total personnel.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“In addition to the initial individual institutional steps that have already been announced, such as the reorganization of the Afghan Government and reform of the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB), decisive measures must be taken quickly by the international community and by the Afghan authorities to implement their commitments. The latter will be called upon to share a greater degree of responsibility in the reconstruction and development process. Speaking for the presidency of the European Union, I wish to reiterate here that Afghanistan and the United Nations can count on the unswerving support of France and the European Union.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“The international community and Afghanistan have a strategy defined in the Afghanistan Compact, which was adopted in 2006 in London, which has now been extended by the Afghanistan National Development Strategy and the road map that was drawn up during the international Paris Conference. The road map is based on a renewed partnership around mutual commitments aimed at better taking into account the specific needs of the population. That is a fundamental point, because the involvement of the international community will be judged in part by the improvement of the situation of the population, which will also enable us to determine whether we have attained our objective.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“The difficulties and challenges faced by Afghanistan should not obscure the progress made during the past seven years. I wish to stress in particular the 25 per cent drop in the infant mortality rate, the 6 million children - one third of whom are girls - who are now attending school and the establishment and continued strengthening of Afghan democratic institutions. The Afghan people clearly expressed their choice for democracy and stability in 2004 and 2005, and we must help them to prepare for the upcoming elections in 2009 and 2010, which will be crucial to completing the democratic process. We share the sense of urgency expressed by the Special Representative.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“We also see, however, the persistence of disturbing elements regarding, for example, the security situation, the risk of humanitarian crisis this winter and the human rights situation. The problem of good governance, in particular the fight against corruption, remains a challenge that will require increased efforts on the part of the Afghan Government in addition to the measures taken over recent months. We too are concerned with regard to the issue of civilian victims. As Mr. Kai Eide emphasized, civilian casualties result mainly from anti-Government activities. France has very strict rules of engagement, but we are aware of the need to continue the efforts undertaken by the international forces to avoid any civilian victims. We are determined to work resolutely towards that end with our allies and partners.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“As the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/617) indicates, developments in the situation over the past few months show varying results. Real progress must be acknowledged, in particular the efforts to strengthen the Afghan National Army and the launching of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy, as well as some progress in the area of economic and social development. We must also acknowledge the progress made in the fight against drug trafficking, reflected in the reduction in opium production and the enhanced international cooperation in preventing access to chemical precursors for heroin production. As Mr. Eide pointed out, the recent ministerial reshuffle shows that President Karzai truly wants to make his Government more effective.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Eide for his briefing and our colleague, the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for his statement. I would like to assure the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of our full support for the approach he has developed. Like him, we wish to express our confidence in the commitment of the international community. We should not be discouraged and we should not blame ourselves. We need to engage in passionate, determined action. There is no alternative, in any event. UNAMA has been given a key role by the Security Council, including in the coordination of civilian aid and it is essential that all international actors actively support that coordinating role. It is also necessary to give UNAMA the resources necessary to enable it to fully carry out its mandate.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“Yesterday, 11 civilians were killed in a single day and a new attack was launched against humanitarian staff in the South of the country, killing a Somali humanitarian worker and injuring an Italian worker. We would like to pay tribute to the courage of the staff of non-governmental organizations and the United Nations, be they international or Somali, who risk their lives every day. 3 We await with interest the report that the Security Council has asked the Secretary-General to present in November with regard to the deployment of an international stabilization force. However, that should in no way be seen as a reason not to take action now against piracy. Between now and the end of 2008, the fate of 3.5 million people will depend on the security of World Food Programme vessels. Every day, pirates are slowly killing the Somalian people.”
2008-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5987 (2008) · source
“On 15 September, the EU created a coordination cell to facilitate the actions of those currently deployed in the region, such as France and Spain. The French presidency is working actively to ensure that the European Union should soon be able to take a decision to deploy a European mission under its foreign and security policy. France hopes that other partners will intervene alongside the European Union. The Ambassador of South Africa has just stressed that the Security Council must not lose sight of the situation in Somalia itself. France agrees with that point of view. It is sufficient to recall that the situation continues to deteriorate on the ground.”
2008-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5987 (2008) · source
“It is essential that the Security Council remain seized of the matter and that it can in November extend the measures provided for by resolution 1816 (2008). The Permanent Representative of Somalia, whom I welcome, has sent a letter to the Security Council in support of those actions, calling on Member States to take action, including militarily, against pirates. The resolution that we have just adopted demonstrates the will of the Security Council to act over the longer term. France hopes that each Member will assume its responsibility and use fully the provisions of resolutions 1814 (2008) to protect World Food Programme ships and 1816 (2008) to combat piracy in general. The States Members of the European Union (EU) in particular are working to that end.”
2008-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5987 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I, too, would like to take the opportunity to pay tribute to the skill with which Ambassador Kafando 08-53841 guided our work in September, which was a particularly busy month. France welcomes the fact that the Security Council has sent a strong political message by unanimously adopting resolution 1838 (2008), with many sponsors from various regions of the world. The news in recent months has shown that the threat posed by pirates to Somalia and to the international community as a whole is now global. The entire international community is called upon to respond and, if necessary, to use of force, in line with international law, particularly the law of the sea, or as authorized under resolution 1816 (2008).”
2008-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5987 (2008) · source
“That is yet another example of the triumph of the logic of dialogue and should be encouraged without dismissing the difficulties involved and by advancing through a series of necessary phases. That progress must be pursued and Syria must continue to play a constructive role in the region.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“The European Union comprises the backbone of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and will continue to lend it its full support. While fully respecting the independence and sovereignty of both countries and well aware of the special relations that history has bequeathed them, we hope that the detente made possible in Lebanon by the Doha agreement will encourage dialogue between Syria and Lebanon. We welcome the commitment made in Paris by the two heads of State to establish diplomatic relations. That decision must now be implemented, as must the border demarcation between the two States. In conclusion, Syrian and Israel have begun proximity peace talks under the auspices of Turkey.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“The agreement favours the logic of dialogue that the European Union has tirelessly promoted through the ongoing efforts of the League of Arab States and Qatar. As we all know, the implementation of the agreement should now proceed with the drafting of an electoral law and the launch of national dialogue in the interests of all parties in Lebanon and throughout the region. The Europeans are committed to encouraging the irreversible process of establishing the Special Tribunal. They remain committed to the unity, independence, sovereignty and stability of Lebanon in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1701 (2006). It is essential that the Lebanese State be able to extend its authority throughout its territory.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“The international community, and in particular the European Union and all nations of the Middle East, can contribute to the finalization and implementation of the final agreement. The international community can provide guarantees to the parties to promote the implementation of an agreement on peace, security, the economy, refugees and Jerusalem. The changing situation in Lebanon has helped to restore sorely needed calm to the eastern coast of the Mediterranean and to the Near East. In that context, we welcome the formation of a Government of National Unity, headed by F ouad Siniora, that allows all major stakeholders to be represented. Following the election of President Michel Sleiman, that was another step in implementation of the Doha agreement.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source