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“A new Administration will provide an opportunity to tackle the numerous and complex challenges facing Haiti, with the support of the international community. Our collective effort is as much about the transformation of Haiti as it is about its reconstruction. In that regard, we urge the international community not to waver in its support and to act in a coordinated fashion in accordance with the priorities of national authorities. In conclusion, I wish to may tribute to President Rene Preval, who, in spite of all the difficulties he has faced, is leaving his country with great potential for recovery and a transition towards both greater development and greater democracy, for which we are most grateful.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Edmond Mulet and his colleagues for the outstanding work that they have done in exceedingly difficult circumstances. Before 12 January 2010, the Mission had been entering a period of consolidation. A renewed effort will be needed in the coming year, with the Mission continuing to help the Government to preserve the stabilization progress made before the earthquake and to ensure a smooth transition to long-term consolidation. Much of that renewed effort can be achieved by strengthening the existing mandate, paying particular attention to the rule of law, security sector reform and ending impunity. The new beginning also stems from the electoral process. We welcome the recent presidential run-off election, take note of the preliminary results and await the final results.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The fresh start to which I have alluded will require a concerted effort on the part of Haitians themselves, beginning with the formation of a new Government following the elections held two weeks ago. It will also require a concerted effort on the part of the international community, beginning with honouring the pledges made in this very building almost exactly a year ago. And it will require a concerted effort on the part of the United Nations. While it is clearly much too early to begin to discuss an exit strategy for MINUSTAH, it is to be hoped that that moment will also arrive. The fact is that, for now, it is essential to maintain a substantive international military and police presence on the ground, as has been obvious from the wide range of support activities that the Mission provides. We would like to convey our gratitude to Mr.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It appears that this country, in addition to its long- standing problems as the least developed country in the hemisphere, has over the past 15 months encountered a perfect storm caused by various factors - some man- made, others natural disasters * that have become truly daunting obstacles. Yet, as the report concludes, today Haitians and the friends of Haiti have the chance to make a fresh start. Guatemala is among those friends. Haiti is in our neighbourhood and we share common challenges and aspirations. For this reason, along with many other Latin American countries, we have committed a large contingent of peacekeepers and peacebuilders to MINUSTAH.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Colombian presidency of the Council for having convened this open debate. I also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2011/183*) on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). I further wish to express our respect and admiration for former President Bill Clinton, United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti, and for my compatriot Edmond Mulet, Special Representative of the Secretary-General. The Secretary-General's report before us leaves no doubt about the gravity of the situation in Haiti.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Finally, it is quite clear that one pillar of the United Nations - the maintenance of peace in countries emerging from conflict - can be maintained only if solid foundations are laid for sustainable peace and development. The United Nations cannot approach peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding in a piecemeal manner, so we are pleased to note the innovations introduced since 2005 in creating what is now called the peacebuilding architecture. It is our hope that last year's review of the peacebuilding architecture will lead to greater clarity regarding the role of each of the principal organs and the Peacebuilding Commission so that sustainable peace and development can be addressed in an integrated and coordinated manner system-wide.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Secondly, almost the same arguments can be made, at least in the case of Guatemala, for promoting the rule of law and strengthening democratic institutions. I do not have the time to expand on the matter, so I will limit my comments to noting that the worst-case scenario is one in which accumulated frustrations are not addressed in any concrete way, and are not even allowed to be expressed openly to influence public policy responses. We had a long, sad record of repression and a culture of impunity, which we are combating even today with the help of the United Nations. The main point is that any serious examination of the links between security and development has to include the matter of institution- building and the strengthening of the rule of law.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The spiral of violence stemming from that polarization was not the product of poverty and injustice alone, but their presence most certainly added fuel to the fire. Attention should therefore really be paid to both the underlying circumstances and the other complex factors that can trigger conflict. As I said before, it is common sense that, where there are high levels of unemployment, especially among young people, and a high incidence of poverty coexisting with first-world standards of living enjoyed by a minority, at least some of the elements of potential conflict are present. Those must be addressed, not only for intrinsic and ethical reasons, but also, in the broader context, as a conflict prevention measure.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“If that were the case, conflict would have erupted in my country much earlier, since poverty and exclusion alike were the rule, rather than the exception, for decades and even centuries. What prevailed during most of that period was a history of poverty and injustice that created much frustration and resentment - a proverbial powder keg - that had the potential to explode if mixed with other factors. In the case of the conflicts in Central America, including Guatemala, the detonator was supplied by an external source, subjecting our rather parochial differences to an East-West confrontation in the context of the so-called Cold War. That greatly polarized our society along divisive ideological lines that were superimposed over the traditional cleavage that separated the rich from the poor.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We nevertheless continue to draw lessons from every peacekeeping and peacebuilding operation, precisely because each has its own unique characteristics, from country to country, from region to region within the same country, or even within a single region or country, but at different moments in time. I will not even attempt to add insights to the conceptual elements that link security development. I will instead allude to my own country, which experienced internal armed conflict for more than three decades that ended only in 1996. I would like to make three brief comments. First, and as stated in the concept note, poverty and injustice alone do not necessarily lead to violence and conflict.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Madame President, for convening this open debate and for your very lucid concept note (S/2011/50), as circulated by your Mission. The complex links between security and development are quite obvious, even at the intuitive or common-sense level. Over the years, these links have been codified and clarified in numerous internal and academic studies, from Secretary-General Boutros- Ghali's 1992 Agenda for Peace (S/24111) to the forthcoming World Development Report 201]: Conflict, Security and Development, which was introduced here this morning by the Special Representative of the World Bank, in addition to the various reports mentioned in the concept note.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Furthermore, it has become institutionalized in the latest structure, namely, the Rule of Law Coordination and Resource Group, which is backed by the Rule of Law Unit. Although that allows for better coordination and coherence within the United Nations system, we must also respect the purview and mandate of each player in the system responsible for rule-of-law activities. Neither the Group nor the Unit has addressed the need to avoid duplication and overlapping of functions. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that combating impunity is difficult and that strengthening the rule of law requires the commitment of all concerned. It is for that reason that we value international cooperation and alliances with relevant actors of the United Nations and the donor community to promote and strengthen the rule of law.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Verification processes in Guatemala now play a crucial role in transforming institutions that during the conflict were involved in serious abuses against public human rights agencies but are now beginning to enjoy public confidence. Thirdly, promoting and strengthening the rule of law requires a measure of stability, genuine governmental authority and political will. But that is only possible within properly resourced and audited public institutions. In that regard, ending impunity first requires a duty to respect as well as to guarantee the rule of law. In considering the subject of this debate, we note that the rule of law has now been mainstreamed into the core activities of the United Nations.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“This innovative mechanism is based on a treaty and operates on the ground with mixed functions and through a partnership with the Office of the Public Prosecutor in prosecuting high-impact cases. What the launching of CICIG has revealed is that the way forward is not to build international substitutes for national structures, but to help build domestic capacities. Secondly, CICIG operates within a very precarious environment that is marked by extreme poverty and violence. Peace and stability will only prevail if the population understands that highly politically charged issues can be resolved fairly and legitimately. That requires credible institutions and verification processes to ensure minimum standards of integrity in public services.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG), which has been in operation since 2007, is the most important tool in that regard. We have benefited enormously from that independent body, which was the outcome of an agreement between the Government and the United Nations and which enjoys the firm support of both the Government and civil society. We are now beginning to see the first fruits of its efforts to combat impunity. In that connection, allow me to highlight some of the important aspects of the work of the Commission. First, we cannot overstate the significance of new approaches and best practices for enhanced capacity building in the justice and rule of law sectors.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The fight against impunity, the strengthening of the rule of law and the protection and full respect for human rights, both within our country and at the international level, are central to our Government's policies. We acknowledge that there remain serious weaknesses in all of those aspects within our own society, which are in part due to the legacy of an internal conflict that lasted four decades. The significant progress achieved in implementing the commitments flowing from our peace agreements has been partially compromised by a culture of impunity that is made worse by an expansion in the activities of organized crime cartels. In that connection, we have taken very concrete steps to address shortfalls and strengthen our own institutional democracy.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, Mr. President, allow me to thank you and your country for organizing this open thematic debate, as well as for the concept paper circulated with your letter dated 18 June 2010 (S/2010/322). We welcome the continued willingness of the Council to address the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security. In spite of new mechanisms at the United Nations and the wealth of experience and lessons learned built up in recent years, the rule of law continues to be at risk from impunity and evolving threats and challenges. Our interest in participating in today's debate is not only rooted in our commitment to the universal values of the United Nations Charter, but also stems from the current state of affairs in Guatemala.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to acknowledge the outstanding performance of the outgoing Force Commander, Major General Floriano Peixoto Vieira Neto, and to welcome the new Force Commander, Major General Luiz Guilherme Paul Cruz. We reaffirm our full support for MINUSTAH and urge us all to stay the course for the sake of Haiti and of the United Nations itself.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“But we warn against yielding to the temptation to create new mechanisms unless they are absolutely necessary. Rather, we should build on our experience of what works and build our capacity to ensure a more predictable, coherent and effective approach to support. Finally, we are encouraged by the conclusion reached by the United Nations Haiti Integrated Strategic Planning Group, that the January earthquake had not destroyed the gains made in the past few years, but that it had damaged them and created new obstacles. We are especially concerned about the situation of internally displaced persons and about the coming rainy season. But it is undeniable that the United Nations presence in Haiti has once again made a crucial difference to that country.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“We must recall that without political will at the national level any United Nations involvement will face major obstacles in achieving success and in maintaining a safe and secure environment. For that reason, political stability is absolutely crucial. We believe that the country should resume the national dialogue that was under way before the earthquake, in order to build trust and political consensus, including with respect to the preparation of successful elections. Fourthly, the report sets out interesting proposals in the sphere of the rule of law and security institutions. Possibly, the existing mandate might not allow for the implementation of all of them. Hence, we recognize that restoring the rule of law is a precondition for the Government to guarantee full enjoyment of the Haitian people's human rights.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Secondly, once priorities have been set, we also need to ensure that there are resources to back them up. In particular, the pledges made at the 31 March international donors conference must be fulfilled, along with those made in response to the Flash Appeal for Haiti. We must not forget how important it is to follow up on these commitments; the next summit of heads of State or Government, to be held in Santo Domingo, will be an opportunity to do so. Thirdly, with regard to the future role of MINUSTAH, we believe that, without losing sight of its fundamental objectives, the Mission can undertake additional reconstruction tasks and intensify its complementary role in recovery activities. But the Mission cannot and should not replace the State in its primary role and responsibilities.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“We are proud to have participated in MINUSTAH since its establishment and, as the report points out, Guatemala was one of the first countries to respond to the request contained in resolution 1908 (2010) for additional troops. I would like to make the following brief remarks regarding the Secretary-General's report. First, identifying the key areas referred to in the report is a significant starting point. However, we note that those five key areas are not new, but recurring and unique to the specific Haitian situation. Fulfilling them will require intense coordination among the various national and international actors and will be subject to different development and implementation phases. In that regard, we should also seek to ensure the appropriate timing and sequencing among those priorities within an integrated strategic framework.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“The immediate background is characterized by a sudden weakening of the national institutional structure and an exponential increase in the demand for the civilian and security services provided by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) since its establishment. Given that scenario, we thank the Secretary- General for his report on the realities on the ground (S/2010/200), as well as his proposals for addressing the situation in the coming months. We also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Edmond Mulet, for his briefing and convey to him our admiration and respect for having accepted the enormous challenge that he and his colleagues are confronting in helping the Haitian people and Government to overcome the difficult situation they are now facing.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We are still stunned by the unprecedented situation in Haiti in the face of the terrible catastrophe of 12 January, with its tragic material and, above all, human cost to the Government and people of Haiti and the United Nations. It was undoubtedly a watershed moment that requires us to reflect on everything related to Haiti, including the United Nations Mission, in terms of the needs generated by the new situation. One matter that remains abundantly clear is that if a possible exit strategy for the Mission was starting to be considered prior to 12 January, from that date we have had to focus on how to strengthen it and to consider making adjustments to its mandate.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Subsequently, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations should draw up a concept of operations based on accurate information, which will serve as a legal and operational framework for the rules of engagement. Finally, we consider that in order to improve the protection of civilians in the field we must respect and observe existing international humanitarian law without selectivity, take into account the need to promote the development of secure environments and the restoration of the rule of law, and provide troop- contributing countries with resources, equipment and training prior to deployment.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Organization cannot assume responsibility in every situation, given that its capacity to respond depends on the mandate and on the availability of precise information, appropriate logistical support, adequate resources and political will. Thirdly, mandates are established by the Security Council, and while this body has expressed its intention to ensure that they include clear guidelines concerning what missions may and must do to protect civilians, they should be formulated on the basis of a realistic assessment of what is taking place on the ground and in close consultation with troop- contributing countries, as well as with the host country.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Moreover, we must avoid selective approaches to violations of international humanitarian law and abide strictly by the legal norms concerning the protection of civilians. With regard to how this item is handled in Security Council mandates, we should like, very briefly, to point out the following points. First, the protection of civilians cannot be treated in the same way in all peacekeeping operations. The situation will vary depending on whether we are dealing with a mandate under Chapter VI or Chapter VII of the Charter, as well as on the particular details and context of each peacekeeping operation. Secondly, there are limits on the action of the United Nations and we believe that measures should only be aimed at the protection of those civilians that are at imminent risk or in imminent danger.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“These circumstances go beyond the five core challenges indicated in the Secretary-General's most recent report on this issue (S/2009/277) and in his presentation this morning. Most certainly, we acknowledge this year's update of the aide-memoire on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (see S/PRST/2009/ 1, annex), which identifies key protection concerns in this area. Nevertheless, we still seem to fall short when it comes to the observance of international humanitarian law and accountability for violations. For this reason, we believe that the time has come to adjust some norms of international humanitarian law in order to fully comply with the requirements of distinction and proportionality set forth by international humanitarian law for the protection of civilians.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The fact is that despite the numerous reports and resolutions, the wealth of experience and the best practices accumulated over the past decade, civilians still account for the majority of casualties - and the risks they bear have only intensified. It is increasingly difficult to distinguish between civilians and combatants, due in part to the proliferation and fragmentation of non-State armed groups that resort to strategies that flagrantly contravene international law and strike against civilians in order to shield military objectives. This is also due to new technology that has produced long- range artillery and missiles, thus expanding the conflict zone and exposing larger numbers of civilians to attacks. For that reason, conventional measures are not sufficient to address these challenges and emerging dangers.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“With that particular viewpoint, we, like many other troop-contributing countries, struggle with the dilemma of, on the one hand, limiting our presence in a given country to keeping the peace, without exposing our troops to offensive actions that place them in harm's way, and, on the other hand, involving ourselves in humanitarian efforts to protect the civilian population as part of a broader mandate to restore stability and normality in the day-by-day routine of the inhabitants on the ground. From a wider standpoint, we welcome the continued willingness of the Security Council to address the protection needs of civilians in armed conflict. We believe that this is a timely opportunity to thoroughly review the progress made and the challenges we face.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“This interest derives not only from our commitment to the universal values of the United Nations Charter but also from our more specific perspective of a country contributing troops to peacekeeping operations. Indeed, on 23 January 2006, eight of our troops lost their lives and another five were wounded in an operation whose indirect purpose was precisely to protect innocent civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from the hostilities of the Lord's Resistance Army.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this open debate, as well as for the concept paper annexed to your letter dated 2 November 2009 (S/2009/567). This, without a doubt, will guide our deliberations on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We wish also to express our appreciation to Mr. John Holmes, Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs, for his informative briefing. My delegation associates itself with the statement just made on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. At the same time, we would like to address from a national perspective certain aspects of special interest to Guatemala.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Guatemala recognizes that MINUSTAH is working tirelessly to carry out its mandate of consolidating stability in the country. However, that will be possible only if the resources necessary to do so are available. That requires up-to-date and timely reimbursements for expenses and contingent-owned equipment. In short, the United Nations presence in Haiti has made a crucial difference to the country. We are confident that the day is approaching when that presence will no longer be necessary and Haitians will assume responsibility for their own future. For now, however, we need to persist in our endeavour for the good of the country and of the United Nations itself.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Guatemala has experienced first hand the socio-economic challenges that violence and a lack of security pose to development. Consolidating State institutions makes it possible to promote sustainable development processes. We encourage the prioritization of thorough socio-economic reform and the strengthening of institutions responsible for the administration of justice. Never before have we had so many tools and opportunities to address the security and development of Haiti jointly and in a complementary manner. We are confident that significant progress will be made that will speed up the transfer of functions and responsibilities to Haitians themselves. Finally, we note with some concern paragraph 82 of the report, which indicates the amounts owed to countries contributing troops and police to MINUSTAH.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Secondly, the political stabilization of Haiti cannot be achieved through a military and police presence alone. Coordination among donors, regional organizations, agencies, programmes and civil society to support the Government in establishing a secure and stable environment is a crucial element if we are to derive the maximum benefit from all work being carried out in the field. In all those respects, we believe that the Economic and Social Council's Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti is an important body that has helped to strengthen the link between the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. It also provides a practical forum through which the United Nations and the international financial institutions have broadened their cooperation on behalf of Haiti. That brings me to my third point.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Identifying the right moment to draw down a peacekeeping operation is always difficult. In the case of Haiti, on the basis of our own observations and the contents of the report of the Secretary-General, that time has clearly not yet arrived. We wish to highlight the observation in the report confirming that, if we are to avoid setbacks, the maintenance of a substantial international military and police presence on the ground, at a level similar to that currently deployed, remains essential. We consider that the military presence remains indispensable, as demonstrated by the type of support that the Mission provides in matters of security, emergencies and disasters, civil unrest, elections, infrastructure and border protection. Over the past year, the military presence has proved to be best equipped and most able to meet such needs.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“The deployment of the contingent was accompanied by Mr. Rafael Espada, Vice President of Guatemala, who had the honour of meeting with President Rene Preval to convey our message of solidarity and best wishes. We welcome the holding of the senatorial elections in Haiti in April and June, which provided an opportunity to improve stability in Haiti in the future. At the same time, we pay tribute to the international community for continuing to support the strenuous, coordinated and generous efforts towards long-term cooperation, which involve far more than ending the violence. I would like to make the following observations on the renewal of MINUSTAH's mandate. First, I reiterate my country's support for the renewal of the mandate for another year, as recommended by the Secretary-General.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Madam, on your initiative to hold an open debate to discuss the question of Haiti, in anticipation of the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). I also wish to thank the Secretary- General for the presentation of his report (S/2009/439) on recent developments in the field and for his valuable recommendations to Member States. I am also grateful for the statements of Prime Minister Pierre-Louis, Special Envoy William Clinton and Special Representative Hedi Annabi. It is my pleasure to inform the Council that, this past July, Guatemala sent its eighth contingent of military police to MINUSTAH, thereby renewing its commitment to contributing to the Mission and to supporting the Haitian Government.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Over the past few years, interesting functional associations have also been established between the United Nations and regional forums, in particular the African Union. In short, we must abandon incomplete reforms, tensions within management and command systems and the disproportionality between mandates and resources, as well as problems of scale, since those aspects only reduce the efficiency of United Nations peacekeeping operations. My delegation firmly believes that in the future, through strengthened cooperation and political will, we can achieve effective United Nations peacekeeping operations in keeping with the relevant aspirations and objectives set out in the Charter.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We hope that the document will be considered by the C-34 with a view to producing a detailed assessment of the current and future challenges to peacekeeping operations indicated in the document by both Departments. In conclusion, we believe that we have much better information today about how to address the challenge facing us than we had a number of years ago. We have significant assets at our disposal as a result of lessons learned in many complex operations over the past 15 years, in addition to the guidelines set out in the now-classic 2000 Brahimi report (8/2000/809), the "Peace Operations 2010" proposal, the restructuring of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the creation of the Department of Field Support. In addition to all that, we now have the evaluations and recommendations contained in the New Horizon document.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Fourthly, the concept note mentions joint meetings between political experts and military experts to discuss aspects of peacekeeping operations. My delegation believes that such joint meetings, held within the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34), are vital. Thus, it would also be desirable to expand the coordination between the Security Council and other General Assembly forums, in particular the C-34, which, as members are aware, was established pursuant to General Assembly resolution 2006 (XIX), precisely to consider in depth all aspects related to peacekeeping operations. Fifthly, we have closely followed the process of the non-paper originally entitled "Project New Horizon" and recently issued as "A New Partnership Agenda: Charting a New Horizon for United Nations Peacekeeping".”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Thus, it is necessary to improve the relationship between those who formulate mandates and plan and manage peacekeeping operations and those who carry out such mandates. Troop-contributing countries should participate fully from the outset in all aspects and stages of peacekeeping operations, helping the Security Council to take appropriate, effective and timely decisions. In that regard, we highlight the importance of strengthening and intensifying the interaction between the Working Group on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and the troop-contributing countries. We commend the important work being done by Japan as Chair of the Working Group, and we look forward with interest to the interim report on the work of the Group in 2009, which, we understand, will be distributed shortly.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We believe that, in the formulation and/or extension of mandates, every available tool should be taken into account on the basis of a needs assessment for each case. Resolution 1353 (2001) provided us with a comprehensive vision of what should be done in that regard. Secondly, we should ensure that missions receive sufficient financial resources to fulfil the mandates entrusted to them. In that connection, my delegation believes that the expression "major financial contributors" should not be used in relation to peacekeeping operations, as it runs counter to the letter and the spirit of the Charter. All Member States contribute to the budget in accordance with their capacity to pay. Thirdly, consultations with countries that are not Council members and that contribute troops to peacekeeping operations should be enhanced.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178Resumption1 (2009) · source
“At the same time, United Nations peacekeeping operations are faced with increasing demand, expanding scale, increasingly diverse mandates and growing complexity. This is taking place in a context of limited financial and technical resources, placing great pressure on our capacity to respond. Thus, the issue of how to enhance the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping operations has been on our agenda for many years, and today more than ever before, answers are needed. For our part, I should like to make the following observations. First, and as indicated in the concept reference note, we agree that it is important that peacekeeping operations have clear, feasible and verifiable mandates tailored to the particular situation of each case.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your initiative to organize this open debate and to thank you for the concept note that you circulated among all delegations. The topic is extremely relevant not only for the Security Council, but for the entire United Nations system. We associate ourselves with the statement made by the representative of the Kingdom of Morocco on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, but would like to add some specific remarks. As a country that benefited directly from a United Nation mission, Guatemala recognizes the fundamental importance of the Organization's peacekeeping operations. They are a basic activity of the United Nations and an indispensable tool for the work of this Organization, in which we participate as a troop- contributing country.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We welcome the report's reference to the Economic and Social Council, although we regret the fact that it is limited to the issue of financing for development. That ignores one of the main functions of that organ, which is to coordinate the activities of the specialized agencies and making recommendations to them, especially in the context of the humanitarian segment and the operational activities segment. Finally, allow me to touch on a matter closely related to today's discussion but not covered by the reflections of the Secretary-General, namely the desirability of initiating peacebuilding activities in countries that are still in conflict, taking into account the importance of effective coordination and mobilization of resources from the peacekeeping stage to the peacebuilding stage.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The establishment of multi-donor trust funds and other pooled financing mechanisms for a country seems to us to be a measure that meets these requirements. However, we continue to be concerned about the trend of allocating earmarked funds to the detriment of regular funding, an imbalance which we believe to be the main cause of a lack of coherence in the United Nations system. As regards the role of the Peacebuilding Commission, we have been interested to see the proposals of the Secretary-General with a view to continuing to improve its advisory function and its function as a forum for a discussion on aid effectiveness and for mutual accountability. The review envisaged for 2010 offers us an important opportunity to learn lessons from the experiences of these first few years and to take decisions on the improvements that need to be made.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We appreciate the ideas put forward for an enhanced capacity for rapid deployment of personnel, although this proposal seems complex to us because of the costs that it might involve in terms of keeping professional staff on permanent standby, especially for developing countries. We trust that the proposed review and the information provided by the Secretary- General on the basis of the relevant provisions of General Assembly resolutions 61/279 and 63/280, will contain mechanisms that are more flexible and that will make it possible to draw upon the capacity of the southern hemisphere. The report of the Secretary-General reminds us of the importance of responsiveness, harmonization, flexibility and risk-tolerance in the financing mechanisms for the capacity of the system to give an appropriate response.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We believe that equal attention needs to be given to the fact that the broader support from bilateral donors and non-governmental organizations should be coherent, coordinated and sustained, and above all complementary to the efforts to build confidence in the peace process. That is particularly critical and there is a need to prevent such support from exacerbating the causes of conflict or from generating new sources of tension, as has happened on some occasions in the past. As regards the proposal on predictable international assistance, we welcome the Secretary- General's commitment to create new systems for recruitment of personnel from neighbouring regions, from countries with similar socio-economic, cultural or linguistic structures, or that have already undergone a process of post-conflict transition.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“This recognition is, in our view, essential since a firm and lasting peace agenda can be executed only when the main national actors find in it a minimal agenda for compromise and consensus. At the same time, we find useful the commitment undertaken to promote a coherent and efficient response by the United Nations system. In this regard, we believe it is important to make use of the full potential of the Peacebuilding Support Office, and, to this end, we concur in the importance of clearly defining its role, taking into account the complementarity that it could offer to other Secretariat bodies.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source