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Roselli

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2007-03-28
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  1. “We think that interaction between the various participants does not detract from the importance of the presence of regional States. The region's international organizations - notably the Organization of American States and the Inter-American Development Bank - have contributed valuable experience in peace and security operations and post-conflict reconstruction, along with their active participation in development projects. We believe that this experience is highly relevant and can serve as a guide for further discussions within the Security Council on the eventual implementation of practical participation by regional organizations in tasks related to the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

  2. “While there is a correct application of the Chapter VIII machinery, especially as set out in Articles 53 and 54 of the Charter, we could envisage implementation of collective security operations through regional organizations alone. Without prejudice to this, it will always be necessary to assess the true capacity of the various regional organizations with respect to peace and security in conflicts in the area in question. There is an example of participation by regional countries that is close to the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States: our sister Republic of Haiti. Within the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), we have a large contingent from regional countries alongside contingents from other friendly countries from other regions.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

  3. “Along with the requirement that United Nations forces be as representative as possible, one of the traditional principles of peacekeeping is that States involved in resolving a conflict should not have tangible interests or private agendas in the process. Participation under Chapter VII, with military forces made up solely of regional protagonists, might also distort the financial dimensions of an operation. In addition, there could be increasing problems with equipping and training contingents, as not all regional organizations have similar economic or technological capabilities. Moreover, there is a need for special coordination between the various levels of authority of the United Nations and of the regional organizations - which may vary depending on their sphere of action: military, development, cooperation or assistance.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

  4. “That purpose is set out in the Preamble of the Charter, which states clearly the decision to "unite our strength to maintain international peace and security". Paragraph 5 of Article 2 of the Charter establishes the obligation of all Members to provide every assistance in any action taken in accordance with the Charter. The action is collective, and thus, all share the obligation, under equal conditions. That framework for action will ensure that the rule is applied properly and, ultimately, that the action is legitimate. Another point that must be discussed is the impartiality of such a force. If Chapter VII were applied solely through regional forces, that might infringe the principle of equitable geographical representation.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

  5. “In order to take decisions on the expansion of those competencies, certain principles relating to peacekeeping operations - and most important, certain provisions of the United Nations Charter - must be strictly adhered to. 3 First of all we must highlight the different ways the Charter applies to the subject, depending on whether it is Chapters VI and VII or Chapter VIII that is being implemented. In our View, under Chapter VII of the Charter, it is very difficult to maintain forces made up solely of regional contingents. In principle, we must recall that peacekeeping operations are an effective way for the Organization to achieve its fundamental purpose: the maintenance of international peace and security through the adoption of effective collective measures to achieve that objective.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

  6. “Secondly, the States of a region have a better grasp of a conflict situation and its cultural backdrop than do other nations. From a strictly operational point of View, therefore, the States of the region would have greater capacity in the area of information and, eventually, more direct supply lines. While we certainly believe that it is necessary to continue discussing in various forums, including in the Committee of 34, this new trend towards greater participation by regional organizations in collective peace and security, it is necessary to consider possible points of contention in the context of the implementation of a tangible mechanism aimed at making regional organizations the main protagonists in the conflicts that arise in each region.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

  7. “Those commenting on the situation have felt that highly developed capabilities, such as those of NATO, for instance, might not be necessary in all cases, but that, however, it might be possible to take a few modest steps at the regional level, which could bring about substantial improvement in the capabilities of multinational forces. A very timid attempt was made towards that end, in resolutions 1125 (1997), 1155 (1998) and 1159 (1998), with respect to the situation in the Central African Republic. What, then, would be the main arguments in favour of greater regionalization of peacekeeping operations? First, it is within the region itself that the consequences of conflict are felt most immediately. Every day we witness situations that start by affecting one particular State and then spread to the region immediately surrounding it.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

  8. “Mr. Roselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, the Uruguyan delegation would like warmly to welcome the initiative taken by your 07-28766 delegation and your country in deciding to convene a debate on this topic so as to hear the opinions of Member States and particularly of the troop- contributing countries, which can bring to this discussion their experiences with the work of regional organizations in the field. Since the mid-1990s, various observers of the development of peacekeeping missions, including the Secretary-General, have been suggesting that regional organizations should take on greater responsibility in military operations.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source