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“We were pleased by that experience and are interested in developing the idea put forth by some States to extend that position to all sanctions committees. We believe that the terms of reference establishing that office did not limit it solely to the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, but included all of the others. The work of the Security Council must be transparent and respect the rule of law, thus an ombudsperson for each of the committees would be eminently justifiable. Secondly, over the last decade the role of the Security Council in the fight against terrorism has grown and evolved very quickly. There have been many successes since the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“By delisting persons and entities who and which should not be on the list, we have made the list into a living reflection of the current state of the threat. We urge the Committee to continue its work, taking into account the opinions of other Member States, particularly those of States whose inhabitants or nationals appear on the list. However, such interaction must take place in full respect of the independence of the recommendations of the Ombudsperson, the confidentiality of the process and established deadlines and procedures, which provide legal certainty to the mechanisms for listing and delisting. That brings me to the work carried out by the Ombudsperson, whom we congratulate and thank for her independence, professionalism and courage.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“However, there is evidence that the threat posed by Al-Qaida continues to evolve; thus the Committee, with the first-rate assistance of the Monitoring Team, must continue to analyse the threat and adapt its work to the changing nature of terrorism and its diverse manifestations. This must obviously be duly reflected on the list. We welcome the improvements made by the Committee concerning procedural guarantees and the consideration of applications for listing and delisting. Resolution 1989 (2011) represents not only progress in terms of the rights of the persons and entities that are included on the list, but it also makes it possible to strengthen the credibility of the sanctions regime.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to begin by thanking Ambassadors Peter Wittig, Hardeep Singh Puri and Baso Sangqu for their informative briefings and for the skill and dedication they have displayed at the helm of the Security Council subsidiary Committees that they respectively head. First, with respect to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), I should like to note the current threat posed by Al-Qaida. We are aware that sanctions regimes have contributed to undermining sources of terrorist funding and have succeeded in suppressing acts of terrorism.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Finally, my delegation fully supports the proposed presidential statement that will be adopted at the end of this meeting.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“A general convention could contribute to preventing impunity for those who commit acts of terrorism, which is at this time one of the major threats to international peace and security. It would facilitate cooperation and mutual legal assistance among States so as to bring the perpetrators to justice. It would provide a definition of terrorism, allowing for the universal classification of such despicable acts. It would also bridge existing gaps in the work of the Security Council, in particular with respect to the 1373 (2001) Committee and the measures taken by the sanctions committees. Fifthly, we express our solidarity with the victims of terrorism and their survivors. We welcome the trend towards the humanization of victims of terrorism.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“That exercise will also contribute to strengthening the capacity of the Security Council as a key actor within the system. Concerning the first aspect, we await with interest the consideration of additional measures aimed at strengthening the coordination, coherence, efficiency and transparency of the Organization, with a view to adequately responding to the needs and specific circumstances of States and to optimizing relations with regional and subregional organizations. Fourthly, we believe that is necessary to adopt, as soon as possible, a general convention on terrorism, especially given the multidimensional character of this phenomenon. We believe that the value added of a general convention that would supplement existing instruments to combat international terrorism would include the following elements.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“Although terrorism is a criminal and unjustifiable act, all measures to combat it must conform strictly to international law, in particular international norms for the protection of human rights and international humanitarian law. The legitimacy of the actions undertaken by the United Nations and its Member States is of crucial importance. Thirdly, in making international cooperation a fundamental pillar of the global effort to eliminate terrorism, it is important to take two dimensions into account: cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, and cooperation within the United Nations system. With respect to the latter, this year the General Assembly will undertake the third review of the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“President, in your concept note you have submitted for discussion various ways of strengthening international cooperation for the implementation of measures to combat terrorism. In that respect, we would like to make the following remarks. First, we would like to see a stronger emphasis on measures to prevent terrorism. We believe that we should avoid focusing all of our attention on ex post facto measures, particularly sanctions. In that regard, we believe that conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism - its root causes - represent a key element of the preventive measures that should be considered on a priority basis. Secondly, one of the many lessons learned over the past 15 years is that it is not possible to combat terrorism exclusively though military force.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“In addition, we have a law against the financing of terrorism, and we have established a presidential commission against money-laundering and the financing of terrorism. We are currently in the process of incorporating into our national legislation those acts of terrorism listed in the universal conventions, and we have prepared a draft law against international terrorism, which is currently under consideration in the appropriate congressional committees. We are well aware that all States, in all regions - be they large or small, strong or weak - are vulnerable to terrorism and its consequences. Any discussion of this important issue should therefore focus not just on the threat to one country in particular but on a concerted response by all countries. Mr.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“The number of events and victims is on the rise, at least in some parts of the world, leaving a tragic trail of dead and wounded who are almost always innocent men, women and children. The methods used are becoming increasingly grotesque, and no one, not even United Nations personnel and representatives of humanitarian institutions, escapes the risk of experiencing a terrorist act. Nor does the phenomenon recognize borders, which is why international cooperation is critical in addressing it. In that regard, we acknowledge the important progress achieved in the fight against terrorism, but evidence shows that we can and must do much more. Consistent with our repudiation of terrorism, we have to date ratified 12 universal instruments currently in force and the Inter-American Convention against Terrorism.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, we thank you for having taken the initiative, through your Permanent Mission to the United Nations, of organizing today's meeting and for doing us the honour of presiding over it personally. We also express our gratitude for the concept note that you have prepared (S/2012/281, annex), which will no doubt guide today's debate. We also thank the Secretary-General for his presence and for the information that he has presented. The Government of Guatemala categorically rejects all acts of terrorism and reiterates its commitment to preventing and combating the scourge. It is discouraging to find that terrorism in its different expressions and locations continues to spread and even to gain in intensity.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“In voting in favour the resolution, we were not only responding to the appeal that has been made by the African Union, but also fulfilling the role assigned to us by the Charter of the United Nations, since no one can deny that international peace and security are in jeopardy. We trust that, with the adoption of today's resolution, peace between the Sudan and South Sudan will embrace the new opportunity to implement all elements of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. We welcome the fact that the Security Council has again joined the African Union and its road map for peace between the Sudan and South Sudan. That makes it possible for us to support the peoples and the Governments of the Sudan and of South Sudan in the process of achieving a firm and lasting peace within a framework of cooperation between both countries.”
2012-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6764 (2012) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala joins the consensus in favour of resolution 2046 (2012). For months now, we have noted with growing alarm the collision course taken by the Sudan and South Sudan, in violation of the spirit and the letter of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed by both countries. We are convinced that both parties have their share of responsibility in the succession of irrational actions that have been taken to the detriment of the interests of both parties and that presage an increasing risk of the resumption of an armed conflict that we had thought to have ended in July 2011.”
2012-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6764 (2012) · source
“Fifthly, many parts of the United Nations system, including most visibly the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the United Nations Development Programme, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the regional commissions, are either directly or indirectly involved in supporting countries in the effort to combat the illicit trafficking of goods, services and people. There is a case to be made in that regard for greater coherence and coordination within the system. Finally, the Security Council should continue to strengthen its mechanisms under resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004), which specifically address the implementation of counter-terrorism and non-proliferation obligations, since they also concern cross-border control and management.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“Fourthly, strengthening the capacity of the United Nations to assist Member States to secure their borders against illicit trafficking and movement is only one aspect, albeit an important one, in the wider arsenal of measures to address this issue. While recognizing that the United Nations has a role to play in helping the States concerned, which should be carried out within existing mandates, upon the request of Member States, with full respect for their sovereignty and under national ownership. Moreover, adequate resources are also needed to ensure that sustainable efforts yield significant results.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“Thirdly, distinct strategies are required to address specific threats posed by different types of illicit trafficking and movement, including appropriate strategies designed to reduce the demand and supply of illicit drugs. In effect, we need to address the underlying causes of that phenomenon and to take actions designed to reduce the market for illegal drugs as well as the profits from their sale. Unless the underlying issues are addressed, the problem will simply be displaced, or else it will be replaced by another illicit activity. Governments must therefore strengthen the rule of law in their countries in order to develop social antibodies to fight organized crime and eventually break the cycle of crime and underdevelopment.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“Secondly, a wide range of existing strategies and initiatives to address these issues has been developed at the national, regional and international levels, which makes it more difficult to identify synergies and similarities. That can be attributed not only to the particular nature of each issue, or to the fact that each is discussed in separate expert forums, but also to the fact that each topic is governed by its own legislative and treaty frameworks. That is additional justification for strengthening international cooperation and for providing technical assistance, particularly to promote and facilitate the implementation of the relevant international conventions and protocols.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“Besides such comments of a conceptual nature, we also have some more specific observations to make, mostly of a more positive nature. First, we believe that this discussion can contribute to our efforts to prevent conflicts with a view to maintaining international peace and security and strengthen our responses to emerging threats and challenges. Like terrorism, the phenomena of transnational organized crime and illicit trafficking in arms, goods and persons are shared responsibilities; in order to prevent and combat them, we must work collectively. Moreover, we need to secure our borders and combat illicit trafficking and movement in order to uphold the rule of law at the national and international levels.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“Moreover, not all illicit cross-border activities pose an actual threat to international peace and security, although some certainly have that potential. Furthermore, however we approach the scourge of illicit trafficking, whether under the purview of the Security Council or, in more general terms, within the overall context of the United Nations system, we should be motivated by the idea of promoting cooperation between Member States on such matters. However, by emphasizing controls and regulations, we run the risk, perhaps unintentionally, of encouraging a more defensive approach on the part of sovereign States, with an every-man-for-himself mentality, which would be contrary to the purposes and principles of the Organization.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“Most of our concerns stem from whether emphasis should be placed on securing borders or on illicit trafficking. With regard to the former, our concern is simply that securing borders against the illicit movement of goods, services, financial flows and persons can be defended on its own right; however, it always poses the risk of hampering licit movements, thereby causing more harm than good. With regard to the latter, we wonder about how one is to distinguish between illicit and licit movements - and the grey areas in between - and about how one is to differentiate between various types of movement, taking into account that dealing with, for instance, narcotics trafficking is quite different from human trafficking or dealing in stolen cultural artifacts, not to mention the cross-border movement of persons.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to thank you, Madam President, for organizing this open debate. We have taken note of the concept paper (S/2012/l95, annex) prepared by your delegation to guide our deliberations, for which we are also grateful. We also express our gratitude to the Secretary-General for his clear introductory statement. As you are aware, Madam President, although our delegation did not object during your initial consultations to the holding of a debate on the general topic of illicit cross-border trafficking and movement, the discussions leading up to today's meeting turned out to be quite lively. I would like to explain the basis for our own concerns, as seen from our national perspective.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“However, united, and in particular by partnering with the League of Arab States, we can make our small contribution to, first, ensuring that the existing crises do not blow up in our faces, and, secondly, offering ideas and perhaps concrete mechanisms that will assist the countries directly involved in finding their own way. Guatemala has presented its detailed position on the various subjects related to the Middle East: the situation between Israel and Palestine, the situation between Israel and its other neighbours, the situation in Lebanon, and the situation in half a dozen other sovereign States. It is unnecessary to repeat our specific position on each of these matters on every occasion. That is why we have focused our remarks today along more general lines. However, I conclude by reaffirming what I said at the beginning.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source
“And who could doubt that the complex landscape also offers multiple opportunities for the Council to exercise that mandate in a positive manner, contributing, together with the stakeholders in the region, to finding ways to overcome the crises - including through the two-State solution, leading to the creation of the State of Palestine - and achieving the vision of a more prosperous, more democratic and more inclusive region, free of the current serious tensions that afflict it? Naturally, neither my delegation nor, I suspect, any delegation sitting around this table has holistic solutions to address such deeply rooted tensions in a highly heterogeneous region where each country is a special case.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source
“When we add to these elements the often sidelined demand of the Palestinian people for a homeland and the spectre of a new danger in the region in the near future with the possible introduction of weapons of mass destruction, the potentially explosive nature of events in that part of the world can be clearly understood. Who could doubt that these are tangible threats to international peace and security? Who could doubt that this matter falls under the mandate of the Council?”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source
“It includes several ingredients: grassroots movements rebelling against authoritarian Governments in the old mold, while the latter use methods of repression that are vestiges of the past; the threat of ancestral rivalries of an ethnic or religious nature that not only run counter to contemporary values such as tolerance, coexistence and solidarity, but also have the potential to rapidly spread throughout the region; and, on the positive side, the awakening of the League of Arab States, which assessed early on the importance of what was at stake and found in its movement the capacity to respond - albeit weakly - to the challenge.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source
“The fact that we have met on two occasions over the weekend in the past 10 days to consider the case of Syria is proof of that. Indeed, Syria is very much on our minds when we consider the Middle East today. But of course, we cannot consider that country in an isolated manner. The so-called Arab Spring, which is looking ever less like the image of spring, has revealed the tendency for events in any single country to rapidly spill over to its neighbours. It has also shown its capacity to divide the international community and even the League of Arab States, not only on the interpretation of events, but also on how to react to situations that clearly threaten to spin out of control. In a way, the reality in the Middle East today surpasses any possible attempt at fiction.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate your having organized this session, Madam President, and we thank Mr. Lynn Pascoe for his opening remarks. We also thank the representative of Israel and the observer of Palestine for their statements. Given that the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine, is a topic on our agenda each month, one could argue that it is becoming increasingly difficult to say something original by comparison to what was said in the preceding meeting or the one before that. On the other hand, the landscape has evolved so rapidly in the past few years and with such conflicting trends and manifestations that we have come to accept that we are justified in frequently revisiting this topic.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757 (2012) · source
“We should remember that while the task at hand is to put an immediate end to the violence, a lasting solution requires negotiations among every sector of Syrian society to reach a peaceful agreement characterized by inclusive democratization and a respect for human rights. That is a noble objective, and we believe that it is worth taking this chance to see it fulfilled - perhaps the last chance of avoiding far worse evils.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“While we share the scepticism expressed by various members of the Council regarding the commitment of the Government of Syria to complying with all six points in the Special Envoy's proposal - points that the Government has committed to - we believe that the best course of action is to give the Government and the members of the opposition the benefit of the doubt, and to trust that the presence of United Nations observers on the ground will make a genuine difference to the capacity of the United Nations and the League of Arab States to help find a way out of this crisis.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Exactly one week ago, Guatemala voted to adopt resolution 2042 (2012). In spite of the fact that not all the conditions laid down in that resolution have been met before the next step is taken, today we again voted to adopt the new resolution, 2043 (2012). We did so on the recommendation of the Secretary-General and of Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan, and in order to be consistent with the position we have taken on the events in Syria since their beginning.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“We must not renege on those commitments; rather, we must reaffirm the unequivocal pledges that have been made to date and address the new challenges that we face. It is on the basis of that understanding that together we must progress towards agreement on a common agenda to maintain international peace and security.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“We therefore underline the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency in the verification of the exclusively peaceful use of nuclear energy. Guatemala is proud to be a party to the Treaty of Tlatelolco, which established the first inhabited nuclear-weapon-free zone on the planet and has served as an example and an inspiration for the creation of other such zones. The consolidation of a nuclear- weapon-free zone in Latin America and the Caribbean was also aimed at preserving the area from the risk of a nuclear threat. In closing, we wish to affirm that this meeting represents an opportunity to assess the goodwill of all parties in terms of meeting and honouring their commitments and the resultant expectations.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“In that regard, we the non-nuclear-weapon States must also comply with own responsibilities under the NPT, reaffirming our commitment not to acquire nuclear weapons while preserving our inalienable right to accede to, develop and, in future, participate in nuclear technologies for exclusively pacific uses. On the other hand, nuclear terrorism and the illicit trafficking in nuclear material pose a grave threat to security, which must be addressed through a global commitment. It is imperative that all States comply with the provisions of resolution 1540 (2004). Finally, all of these measures - in the areas of both disarmament and non-proliferation - must be implemented in an environment that is conducive to verification and transparency, with a view to restoring confidence among the parties to the Treaty.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“In that respect, we view the New START treaty, signed between the United States and the Russian Federation, as a step in the right direction. In the same vein, we believe that initiatives aimed at promoting nuclear security and the agreements that were reached between the countries that participated in the Seoul and Washington, DC, summits represent an important contribution to the process of reviewing nuclear- weapons-related security doctrines. We are convinced that to ensure that those agreements yield the best possible results, we must keep in mind at all times that just as progress must be made on nuclear disarmament, we must also make advances in the area of non-proliferation.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“We must devise ways to strengthen activities aimed at nuclear disarmament, which requires, above all, an expression of clear political will on the part of nuclear-weapon States, as well as a set of concrete, time-bound and verifiable actions that will make it possible to abandon the type of rhetoric that obliges us to acknowledge progress even as nuclear weapons continue to exist in vast quantities and attempts are being made to broaden their scope. We note certain positive political signals emanating from the nuclear-weapon States that suggest their renewed commitment to nuclear disarmament at the bilateral and multilateral levels, and we hope that this will translate into concrete measures in the near future.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“We stress that compliance is a legal obligation and that all States parties must give clear evidence of their commitment to the spirit and the letter of that international legal instrument. Furthermore, we deem it crucial to maintain the moratorium on nuclear tests until the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty enters into force. We wish to take this opportunity to reaffirm our country's support for the Treaty, which we signed on 20 September 1999 and ratified, as was recalled by the representative of France, on 12 January 2012.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“Guatemala reaffirms the validity of the norms that underpin the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), as well as the commitments that we have undertaken, particularly in the framework of the Review Conferences of the parties to the Treaty, most recently in 2010. While it is true that the new challenges that we currently face have given rise to divergent views regarding our next steps, we cannot lose sight of the fact that the Treaty was adopted as the cornerstone of disarmament, arms control and the peaceful prevention of the proliferation of nuclear weapons. Guatemala believes in the universality of the NPT and the strict observance of each of its provisions.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“In spite of that, recent circumstances have demonstrated that it has become more pressing and necessary than ever to advance on the road towards a world free of nuclear weapons - a goal that your own head of State, Madam President, articulated in a visionary manner as the ultimate goal that we must aspire to. Nuclear disarmament is the only sensible way to forge a more secure world. Nothing would contribute more to reducing the risk of the proliferation or use of nuclear weapons than their total elimination. With respect to the issues under consideration today, Guatemala's position reflects that of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), which is contained in document S/2012/223. Allow me, however, to make some remarks in my national capacity.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting on topics supposedly related to nuclear disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation. I say supposedly as a reflection of our disappointment that, after several days of discussing a draft presidential statement as the outcome document to crystallize the results of this meeting, nothing remains on the matter of nuclear non-proliferation. At any rate, we appreciate the concept paper (S/2012/194, annex) circulated by your delegation to substantiate our debate, Madam President, which by itself has the merit of focusing on the differences that persist on the matter between the members of the Council.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“My delegation considers today's resolution as an opportunity, perhaps the only opportunity, to reverse the spiral of violence and take a first step towards a better future for all Syrian citizens.”
2012-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6751 (2012) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala voted in favour of resolution 2042 (2012), consistent with the position that we adopted from the very beginning of the situation taking place in the Syrian Arab Republic. We have always maintained that the violence must cease immediately and that the only way out is through a process of political dialogue led by the Syrians themselves that leads to the reforms demanded by the people. Our support for this resolution is not only in pursuit of those goals, but also heralds our full support for the initiative of the Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States, Mr. Kofi Annan. Likewise, it reflects our continuing support for the League of Arab States in seeking a peaceful outcome to the situation that has brought us together today.”
2012-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6751 (2012) · source
“Seventh, we note that during the reporting period the Committee received notifications from Member States through reports of alleged violations. We commend the Committee, which, with the support of the Group of Experts, has responded to those reports while at the same time intensifying its public opinion outreach activities aimed at avoiding future sanctions violations. Lastly, my country supports the work of the Committee and its Panel of Experts and remains ready to participate creatively and constructively in considering outstanding issues, as agreed at the Committee's recent meeting on 29 February. We shall continue to follow the matter very closely.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“The lack of confidence combined with the recent alarming events both within and outside the Islamic Republic of Iran risk generating a dangerous situation, which we must strenuously avoid. To ensure that the situation does not deteriorate even further, we must seek worthy and credible alternatives aimed at establishing an environment conducive to dialogue and genuine commitment. New endeavours are necessary to strengthen the foundation of a negotiated solution. Sixth, Iran's implementation of the provisions of the relevant Council resolutions and its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency must also be considered a step in the right direction. The suspension of all activities linked to enrichment and processing is a legally binding requirement under resolution 1737 (2006), and crucial to establishing confidence.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“Further strengthening of outreach activities in developing countries is necessary to consolidate the improvements. Fourth, Guatemala is grateful for the work of the Panel of Experts established pursuant to resolution 1929 (2010) as summarized in the mid-term review report published in 2011. It is important that the Committee continue actively to provide its guidance and leadership. The mandate of the Panel of Experts has been clearly defined in paragraph 29 of the resolution, and remains the sole reference for the Committee to continue to follow up the various activities of the group. Fifth, viewed from a broader political perspective, the issue of the Iranian nuclear situation is not encouraging. As yet there has been no progress in negotiations; on the contrary, the current confrontational tendency is a source of great concern.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“Second, it is of concern to note that the Islamic Republic of Iran has ignored the provisions of resolution 1737 (2006) and subsequent resolutions. That is completely unacceptable and jeopardizes the effectiveness of joint decisions of the Council. Third, applying sanctions is a process that requires the ongoing and resolute efforts of the international community. Much has been done to implement resolutions 1737 (2006) and 1929 (2010). However, it is not enough and we must continue our action. We commend the outreach activities carried out by the Panel of Experts through visits, inspections and participation in seminars. Such activities have facilitated understanding not only of the work of the Committee, but also of the role of States in implementing the relevant resolutions. We believe that those activities should be continued.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“As a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and a signatory to all main international instruments and agreements on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, Guatemala reaffirms the importance of a balanced implementation of the three fundamental pillars of the NPT: non-proliferation, disarmament and the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Of course, we believe that that last pillar includes the right of all States parties to the NPT to develop, research, produce and use nuclear energy as long as it has established that it is for peaceful purposes. Allow me to underscore some points of the report. First, our primary focus in the Committee should be the effective implementation of resolution 1737 (2006), adopted by the Council, which includes the consideration of all its reports.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We wish to thank Ambassador Nestor Osorio for his informative briefing and the leadership that he has shown in guiding the activities of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). We are particularly grateful for the assistance provided by his team, the Chair of the Committee and the Panel of Experts to the new Council members to better understand the functioning of the Committee. Since the adoption of resolution 1737 (2006), Guatemala has adopted practical measures to ensure the full implementation of the resolution in our country. We do not possess or intend to possess weapons of mass destruction of any kind.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“We fully endorse the principles and outcome of the Bonn Conference, especially those reflected in paragraph 18 of the Conference Conclusions. We also support the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), which is a positive addition to efforts for national reconciliation in Afghanistan. We further believe that UNAMA should continue to support the Government's efforts to build its capacities and to promote the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“Thirdly, we commend the Organization for strengthening the coherence of international efforts in Afghanistan and successfully promoting Afghan ownership. Fourthly, despite some progress on human rights, we call for further efforts to respect and protect the rights of women and children. Fifthly, we believe that UNAMA should play a more active role in elections, which are critical to promoting democracy, the rule of law and Afghan ownership. Sixthly, we eagerly await the Special Representative's of the future presence of UNAMA at the subnational level, as called for in paragraph 76 the Secretary-General's report. Lastly, we would like to mention the Afghan Peace and Reintegration Programme. We note the number of armed groups identified in the report as participating in the reintegration process, which is a highly positive development.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source