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“It has been a productive year for the ICTY, as shown by its various decisions, as well as the election by the General Assembly on 18 November of an additional judge (see A/68/PV.53). With respect to the ICTR, we note that it continues its deliberations on important appeals while the transfer of functions is underway, in particular through the transfer of archives to the Mechanism. However, as the closure of the Tribunal nears, we are concerned by the human rights situation faced by those who have been acquitted or those who have served their sentence but are still waiting to be relocated. We firmly support the strategic plan prepared by the Tribunal for Rwanda to relocate those individuals. We also believe that we have an obligation to find the proper way to resolve that situation before the ICTR concludes its work.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7073 (2013) · source
“The Mechanism ensures that no gaps will remain in the fight against impunity, given the considerable number of ongoing functions that persist beyond the closure of a Tribunal. In that respect, we congratulate the President, the Prosecutor and Registrar of the Mechanism for the timely opening of The Hague branch in July of this year. We would like to highlight this historic ocassion, when for the first time the three Tribunals are fully operational: the ICTY, the ICTR and the Residual Mechanism. We welcome the signing on 26 November of the headquarters agreement between the United Nations and the Government of Tanzania for the Arusha branch. We also ackowledge the close cooperation between the ICTY and the personnel of The Hague branch in the few months it has been operational, especially given its double workload.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7073 (2013) · source
“This year, we are celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of the Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, and next year we will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Tribunal for Rwanda. We acknowlegde their considerable achievements and progress in developing international jurisprudence, in delivering justice to victims, in apprehending fugitives and in trying those individuals who bear the greatest responsibility for serious human rights violations and Violations of humanitarian law. Furthermore, both Tribunals have contributed to strengthening the national justice systems, working closely with local authorities. The work of the Tribunals finds itself at a very crucial stage as they attempt to conclude effectively cases that are still underway while referring pending tasks to the Residual Mechanism.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7073 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin my statement by thanking the the Presidents and the Prosecutors of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for their reports (S/20l3/678 and S/2013/663, respectively), as well as the President and the Prosecutor of the Residual Mechanism for their reports (S/2013/679). These reports, along with the extensive briefings today, reflect the tireless efforts of both Tribunals to comply with the objectives set out in the completion strategies. Nevertheless, beyond this judicial work, there is a central aspect in the mandates of the Tribunals that we should not in any way overlook: the promotion of peace and reconciliation.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7073 (2013) · source
“Lastly, we reaffirm our unequivocal commitment to the cause of a safer world in which weapons of mass destruction no longer exist, and our determination to continue to work constructively and positively with the Committee, both now and after our two years as a non-permanent member of the Security Council are over.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we welcome such initiatives as the recent peer review exercise undertaken by Croatia and Poland, which, in our view, could serve as an exemplar of effective practices and urge all Member States who are interested to share with the Committee other examples of experiences and practices that could be useful. As others have done, Guatemala welcomes the interim agreement reached in Geneva on 24 November between the Islamic Republic of Iran, the European Union and the E3+3 countries on Iran's nuclear programme. It is an encouraging development and we urge the international community to redouble efforts to take advantage of that first step.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“My delegation considers the two elements that are key to full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) are assistance and information exchange. In that regard, we urge the Committee to continue to seek ways to facilitate communication between donor countries and Member States that request assistance. Beyond that, transparency and information exchange are equally crucial. We consider it essential that the recently begun work on effective practices within the Committee be continued and intensified with the aim of posting compilations of them on the Committee's website and eventually producing a technical reference guide on the subject.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“Guatemala is committed to the complete elimination of such weapons, and we believe that that should also be the goal of the international community. In that context, resolution 1540 (2004) is an important complementary tool in that fight. The excellent work of the Group of Experts of the 1540 Committee deserves mention at this point, along with its efforts in the area of dissemination and, in particular, its country visits. Without the support that the Experts give Member States, particularly developing countries, it would be difficult for many of them to comply with the provisions of resolution 1540 (2004). The Group of Experts also provides essential support to the Committee's four Working Groups, to which we can testify directly, since we have the honour of coordinating the Working Group on Monitoring and National Implementation.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“We are particularly interested in seeing greater emphasis placed on addressing the conditions that favour the existence and spread of terrorism. We believe that the effectiveness of our counter-terrorism efforts is closely linked to our ability to successfully confront the economic, social and political conditions that often give rise to that phenomenon. Finally, with regard to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), the terrorist threat is accompanied by the risk that weapons of mass destruction might fall into the hands of terrorists. In the current context of international peace and security, it is more urgent than ever to make concrete progress in our fight against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“We await with interest the forthcoming negotiations to renew the mandate of the Committee, which will also provide an opportunity to strengthen it. We salute Mr. Jean-Paul Laborde for his leadership of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, which deserves special recognition for keeping States apprised of developments in the risks and threats posed by terrorist acts. The close interaction between the Executive Directorate and Member States is a prerequisite condition for the effectiveness of the Committee's work and for the full implementation of commitments made in the fight to combat terrorism. In that light, we encourage the Executive Directorate to continue to promote capacity-building activities and to propose technical assistance mechanisms to countries that request it.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“With respect to the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism, also known as the Counter-Terrorism Committee, we support the efforts of that Committee to enhance the capabilities of States to implement resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), and that includes its activities of dissemination and outreach. We appreciate the Committee's focus on the use of new communications technologies and technical assistance in the Sahel region during its special meetings earlier this year. We also found useful the recent presentation by former Prime Minister Tony Blair on the role of education in combating extremism. We take note of the report of the Counter-Terrorism Committee on its work and that of its Executive Directorate. We are in the midst of carefully reviewing that report.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we would like to applaud the role of the Monitoring Team of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) to address the need to express the changing nature of the threat; the Team has recommended ways for us to update the sanctions established under that resolution. That sanctions regime is one of the international community's most important multilateral tools in the fight against terrorism. Mr. Evans and his team have our full support for effective discharge of their mandate.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“Further improvements to the authority of the Ombudsperson and reforms to the procedures for removing names from the list are important measures in that regard. The Ombudsperson is now better placed to assist persons in the process of having their cases reviewed. We need to ensure that that is done in a way that strengthens counter-terrorism capacity. We hope that the positive contribution of the Ombudsperson will create an example for other sanctions regimes, and we congratulate Kimberly Prost for the degree of independence, professionalism and courage with which she has carried out her work. We also believe that the list of persons and entities subject to sanctions should keep pace with the changing nature of the threat.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“The sanctions against Al-Qaida play an important role in the fight against terrorism by targeting the operatives of the various factions or chapters of Al-Qaida, depriving them of weapons and restricting their ability to travel, which limits their ability to carry out terrorist acts. In order for that regime to work effectively, the process of including names on the list and of removing them must be guided by the principles of equality, due process, credibility and transparency. Likewise, sanctions should be applied in a diligent manner. We believe that the Office of the Ombudsperson is of fundamental importance as an element of impartiality in the implementation of the sanctions regime.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to thank Ambassadors Gary Quinlan, Mohammed Loulichki and Oh Joon for their informative briefings and for the capability and dynamism with which they have been leading the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council under their respective terms. We also appreciate the collaborative spirit that they embody in making a joint presentation covering their respective spheres of action. I would like to make a few brief remarks on each of Committees, beginning with the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“To conclude, we would like to express our concern about the humanitarian situation in LRA-affected areas, including displaced persons and refugees. We commend the work of UNICEF and national and international non-governmental organizations to care for boys and girls who have been rescued and separated from the LRA.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“Despite its operational success and reports of weakening of the LRA, efforts must be sustained to completely eliminate this armed group, and especially to honour the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court against Joseph Kony and the other commanders of the LRA for war crimes and crimes against humanity. We reiterate our support for the United Nations regional strategy. Unfortunately, many of the projects under the strategy do not have the requisite funding. We hope that the international community will continue to support those efforts. Indeed, the strategy includes a tangible plan through which it is possible to address the short and long-term needs of the people living LRA- affected areas.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“We hope that the next meeting of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa, to be held in December, will be successful and that will generate proposals to improve subregional security. With regard to the ongoing threat of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), we condemn that criminal group's ongoing criminal activities in remote areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic and South Sudan. We welcome the operationalization of the African Union Regional Task Force to whom some credit should be attributed for reducing the number of LRA attacks.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“That phenomenon has two alarming consequences that need to be stopped: the poaching of elephants and the use of the proceeds from those illegal activities by international criminal networks and armed groups to finance their activities - profiting from natural resources, such as ivory, whose loss is irreparable. We commend the measures taken by various subregional Governments to end the problem, but they are not enough. We hope that immediate measures will be taken to tackle the issue. Our delegation believes that it is important for UNOCA to continue to coordinate efforts to build peace in the region, especially in the areas of strengthening institutions, electoral processes, mediation and good offices for conflict prevention.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“We therefore decisively support UNOCA's efforts in support of the Economic Community of Central African States and the African Union in their efforts to plan for and deploy the International Support Mission for the Central African Republic. Moreover, we commend UNOCA's support to initiatives aimed at grappling other regional challenges, specifically piracy and maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea. We think that the cooperation extended by UNOCA for the summit of Heads of State and Government on maritime piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, held in Cameroon in July, was key. We encourage UNOCA to redouble its efforts to support the different Central African States to address the problem of the illegal exploitation of natural resources, specifically the illegal hunting of elephants.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Our delegation would like to thank the Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), Mr. Abou Moussa, for his updated presentation of the latest events in the subregion. We also thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2013/671). It is obvious that the Central African Republic and the potential impact of the crisis on neighbouring countries are at the centre of our concerns in this region, as evident in the reports of numerous violations of human rights and ethnic and religious violence affecting the civilian population. We hope that, with the adoption of resolution 2121 (2013), it will be possible to start seeing some improvements on the ground. Clearly, the consequences of the crisis are being experienced at the subregional level.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“Like others before us, we condemn the death of a European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) customs officer on 19 September. We hope that everything will be done to prevent such incidents from recurring. We trust that the event will be investigated in order to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice. With regard to the Special Investigative Task Force in charge of looking into allegations of the inhumane treatment of immigrants and trafficking in human organs, we note with interest the information set out in the EULEX report (S/2013/631, annex I). We will follow with interest the progress on that matter. Finally, we reaffirm the primacy of resolution 1244 (1999) as the applicable legal framework in Kosovo, as well as the importance of full respect for international law.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“We support UNMIK's mediation and facilitation efforts in northern Kosovo. We also support efforts made for UNMIK to serve as a communications medium between municipal representatives and minority communities in order to guarantee the effective provision of public and social services. In short, UNMIK continues to use its capacity and resources in a wide range of activities to help reduce tensions and the number of incidents. Therefore, it is important that UNMIK continue to enjoy all the necessary support to strengthen its presence in Kosovo, especially in the north. Turning to the topic of security, we see that, on the one hand, the overall situation remained calm during the reporting period; on the other hand, tensions continued in the northern Kosovo.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“We should now focus on the post-election period, during which the representatives who were elected will have to continue to work together to implement the agreements between Belgrade and Pristina. This is a critical moment in the relations between Serbia and Kosovo, and the Security Council should carefully follow their evolution. The international community's support and its commitment to Kosovo also continue to be essential. As we mentioned in our previous discussion of this topic (see S/PV.7026), we believe that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has a central role to play in this new stage of the implementaiton of the 19 April agreement. We welcome the fact that UNMIK is intensifying its efforts and cooperation with all the parties concerned regarding the main problems on the ground.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Farid Zarif for presenting the report (S/2013/631). We are also grateful for the presentations by Prime Minister Dacie and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci. A notable aspect of the report is the progress made in implementing the first agreement of principles governing the normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo, signed on 19 April. The recent elections are key to beginning to implement the agreement. We regret the incidents of violence that occurred in northern Kosovo during the municipal elections on 3 November, which posed the risk of compromising the agreement reached between the parties. Nevertheless, we note that the elections that were cancelled and rerun on 17 November took place without major difficulties.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“It has been insinuated that failure to vote in favour of the draft resolution is somehow an expression of ill will towards the African Union and its member States. My delegation most categorically rejects such a suggestion. From our national vantage point, we frankly find it offensive, given our long and proven solidarity with all brotherly developing countries in multiple forums and numerous cases, as well as our deployment in some African countries of Guatemalan military observers and troops. Our principled position regarding the draft resolution should in no circumstances be confused with contempt for those who proposed it.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“Fifthly and perhaps most importantly, achieving peace and security, on the one hand, andjustice, on the other, frequently raises dilemmas in the short term. We can all agree that these concepts go hand in hand to the extent that, ifthere is to be peace, justice is needed, and justice can be attained only in situations of peace. But sometimes we sacrificejustice to achieve peace, and the threshold of how to resolve this dilemma is different in each of our countries. We understand the reasons being put forth with the best of intentions by those countries that have invoked article 16 of the Rome Statute for the situation that is the object of the draft resolution, and we trust that those countries will also understand why some of us do not share their reasoning. That brings me to my last point.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“In our View, the voting was detrimental to the African Union, which has seen its proposal rejected; to the International Criminal Court, whose aspiration to universal membership is under assault; and to the Security Council, which, as I said, finds itself divided. We were all adversely affected. Fourthly, the considerable progress recently achieved in building a truly fruitful partnership between the Security Council and the African Union has been compromised, without any of the parties having sought such an outcome. The damage may not be irreversible, but there has clearly been a misunderstanding, and neither side was able to reverse the regrettable outcome, which was foreseeable to all.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“Instead, it erects a barrier of distrust between the two bodies that is harmful to both and to the community of nations in general. Secondly, the submission by some countries of a draft resolution for the Council's consideration in the full knowledge that it would not be adopted runs counter to our vocation to promote consensus and unity within the Council. In this instance, the contrary was achieved. The vote put on display a divided Council when there was neither justification nor need to do so. Thirdly, and for that very reason, this morning's exercise has the singular attribute of creating nothing but losers. N0 country or group of countries has benefitted; all ofus have lost something.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): The voting that was just concluded fills us with desolation, and I would like to explain our abstention, which in and of itselfis a source of great sadness for us. There were a number of reasons for it. First, our delegation has dedicated both time and effort in order to promote more constructive interaction between the International Criminal Court and the Security Council. We had believed that both bodies were multilateral - one legal, the other political - united by their mission to prevent conflict, fight impunity and demand accountability for perpetrators of mass atrocities. The draft text that was put to the vote today does not contribute to such constructive interaction.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“Investigations into all crimes committed against detainees and minority groups must also continue. Finally, we reiterate our support and commitment to the Court and the Office of the Prosecutor. We hope that their good work in Libya will continue and that cooperation and understanding achieved in that instance will serve as a model for other cases.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“Much will depend on the impartiality, independence and capacity that the Libyan judiciary is able to develop. Only through the strengthening of the judicial system can one speak of the true rule of law in Libya. As to the investigations conducted by the Office of the Prosecutor on other crimes committed in Libya, we believe that they are of the utmost importance. We urge the Office of the Prosecutor to pursue its very important efforts in that regard. We reaffirm our call for the investigation of all possible violations of human rights and of crimes against humanity committed in Libya, regardless of their perpetrators. We are extremely concerned about gender-based crimes that took place during the conflict, and we hope that the investigation into those grave crimes will result in justice for their victims.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“Attacks on diplomatic missions and their staff, armed conflict between military forces, bomb attacks on public offices and even the abduction of high-level Libyan Government officials are only some of the acts that reflect the gravity of the situation that the people must face on a daily basis. It cannot be denied that, in such a landscape, the judiciary and the institutions responsible for preventing crime are at high risk. Guatemala therefore appreciates the efforts of the international community to resolve or at least alleviate the pressure created by that situation. We believe that the Council can play a fundamental role in expanding such aid and support. However, we also think that those problems cannot be resolved in the short run. Change will take time.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“We welcome the progress achieved by the Office of the Prosecutor in the cases of Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi. We trust that, as the transition process continues, greater institutional consolidation will take place, which will enable Libya to create a State that can guarantee human rights, the rule of law and an end to impunity. Nevertheless, we must not forget the climate of insecurity that prevails in Libya today. Mr. Tarek Mitri, Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Libya, pertinently has stressed in this Chamber that security remains the principal concern in Libya (see S/PV.7031).”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the memorandum of understanding that was recently signed between the International Criminal Court and the Government of Libya. We are convinced that the document will help to promote close cooperation between the two parties and lay the foundation for achieving a more direct relationship between the Court and the Government of Libya. Moreover, it is vital that both the Court and the Office of the Prosecutor enjoy the support and necessary assistance of States parties and those that are not yet party to the Rome Statute. We value the work of the Office of the Prosecutor of the Court to date, but we also see the involvement and interest of the Libyan authorities in the process as a positive sign.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting, and we welcome the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, to the Council. We thank her for introducing her the sixth report to the Council on the topic under consideration. Guatemala believes that all the authorities in Libya have an obligation to respect the work of the Court and the Office of the Prosecutor. To that end, we need to guarantee that they can work without impediment or restriction. We hope that the Government will provide all the necessary support to the staff of the Court and the Office of the Prosecutor so that they can conduct their investigations in an appropriate manner.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“We stress the importance of protecting the rights of ethnic minorities and, hence, of movement on this important commitment. Finally, we congratulate Mr. Inzko on his work and efforts to resolve challenging matters. We believe that the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization need to maintain their presence in the country for the time being. Likewise, respect for the General Framework Agreement for Peace and for the relevant resolutions of the Council is an indispensable precondition for achieving long-term stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“The failure to comply with the final, legally binding decisions of that Court represents a violation of a key provision of the General Framework Agreement for Peace. Fourthly, we deeply regret that during the reporting period the authorities ofBosnia and Herzegovina did not achieve a single concrete advance concerning the list of goals established by the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council as a prerequisite for closing the Office of the High Representative. We will keenly await the results of the next meeting of the Council on 4 and 5 December, which we hope will come up with specific recommendations on the path to follow. Fifthly, we recall the application of the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Sejdic- Finci v. Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“We will closely follow that process and we support changes aimed at making the Federation more functional and efficient. Thirdly, we note the ongoing situation in Mostar, where it has been impossible to elect local authorities since last year because of non-compliance with the decree issued by the Bosnia and Herzegovina Constitutional Court. At the same time, we are concerned by the problem with respect to the assignment of citizen identification numbers due to the failure to implement the ruling of the Constitutional Court. The greatest impact of that situation has been on newborn children, and it has led to large-scale protests. Both instances reveal a greater problem identified in the report, which is the persistent failure to implement decisions of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Constitutional Court.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we remain concerned by the negative rhetoric of certain leaders who continue to attack the accords and to question the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular because their words are accompanied by efforts to undermine and, in some cases, to interrupt the functionality of the Federation and its institutions. Secondly, we welcome the first census completed since 1991. We consider it important to take into account the large number ofdisplaced persons in the aftermath of the war. The census also contributes to better economic and social planning. The significant progress made in unblocking the naming ofjudges to the Constitutional Court of the Federation is also good news. In addition, we welcome the proposed constitutional reform put forth following the governmental crisis of 2013.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to welcome Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. We take note ofthe presentation ofhis report (S/2013/646, annex), to which we listened with concern, given the relative lack of progress achieved in the period under review. We should like to make five observations. We reaffirm our firm support for the Dayton Agreement and for the defence and preservation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is critically important, in our view, for political leaders and the international community to continue to focus on recognizing the balance achieved by the Dayton Agreement and the political structures subsequently put in place.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“Fifthly, we have found that the practice of holding wrap-up meetings - a practice that has been resumed this year - to be useful, as are the briefings on the work of the Council held at the end of each presidency, as mechanisms to increase the transparency ofits work. In conclusion, we believe that we must continue to innovate and adopt other measures to improve the working methods of the Security Council, and that, with the political will of Member States, particularly the permanent members, this can be achieved. Transparency, accountability and coherence are key elements that the Security Council should observe in all its activities, approaches and procedures.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“In the same vein, we highlight the importance of continuing to consider the question of the selection criteria for experts of the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council, in accordance with the note by the President contained in document S/2006/997. Fourthly, we believe that closer cooperation between the Council and regional and subregional organizations is necessary for crisis management in armed conflict, and that, among other things, the number of consultations between the Security Council and regional and subregional organizations that play an active role in crisis resolution and the resolution of armed conflicts should be increased.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“We also recall the importance of maintaining the interaction between the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations and troop- and police-contributing countries. We commend, in this regard, the work done this year by the delegation of Pakistan as Chair of the informal working group on the issue. Thirdly, we would give priority to continuing to improve interaction between the chairs of the subsidiary bodies with all Member States. For example, the briefings in which all Council members participate have proved very useful and facilitate the exchange of information on the work of the subsidiary bodies.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“However, Guatemala believes there is still room for progress in certain areas. In that regard, we would like to highlight some of the practices that can be improved or implemented systematically. First, we believe it is important to maintain the Council's trend of holding public meetings with some regularity. Including the entire membership when it comes to issues affecting international peace and security undoubtedly contributes to achieving an understanding of the seriousness of conflict situations. Secondly, we believe it is essential to further promote interaction between the Security Council and troop- and police-contributing countries. Guatemala believes that strengthening the flow of information can broaden the base of countries that participate in that important work of the Organization.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“Secondly, we note that the access to information by delegations of Member States that do not belong to the Council has been improving over time. That is due, in part, to the growing call for member countries to inform their counterparts on all matters that, for obvious reasons, do not deserve confidentiality owing to their sensitivity. I must say that our delegation has contributed to that practice. In the same vein, the improvements to the Council's website, which contains abundant and valuable information, have been moving in a positive direction. It is also worth mentioning the work undertaken by some non-governmental organizations seeking to give greater access to the Council's work to delegations, academics and even the general public. Among those, Security Council Report deserves special mention.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“In recent years, the working methods of the Security Council have evolved in a positive direction thanks to several factors, including the contributions and proposals that have been made both by the members of the Council as well as those outside it. While sometimes the rhythm of those changes is not at the pace many of us want, they continue to demonstrate the primary importance that Member States attribute to the matter. First, we acknowledge the progress made in improving some practices and measures, which are reflected in note S/2010/507 and the successive notes of the presidency. In that regard, the progress that has been achieved in the Informal Working Group this year and the measures taken to improve the internal aspects of the Council's work are commendable.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this open debate on the working methods of the Security Council, as well as for the concept paper (S/2013/6l3, annex) that was circulated to that end. We hope that our deliberations today will help renew the commitment to make progress in improving the efficiency, transparency and interactivity of the Security Council. Similarly, I would like to thank the Permanent Representative of Argentina, Mrs. Maria Cristina Perceval, for her presentation and her outstanding work as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“In that context, we feel it is important to remember that when it comes to conflict prevention, we should prioritize partnerships with those regional and subregional organizations that can rely on a mandate for the maintenance of international peace and security and that can be identified as crucial stakeholders in conflict resolution. There is no doubt that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation falls into that category. Finally, from our national perspective as a multicultural nation, we recognize the valuable and pertinent role that the OIC has played in helping to promote respect and intercultural dialogue, within the framework ofthe Alliance of Civilizations of the United Nations, in order to combat religious intolerance.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“Its active participation in situations such as those in Somalia, Afghanistan, Mali, Myanmar and Darfur are proof of its invaluable work in pursuit of peace as a noble ideal, sharing the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We trust that those efforts can also contribute to finding a solution to the conflicts in the Middle East, which is the founding reason for the existence of this Organization. We believe there is always room to improve the relationship between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, so that regardless of differences of opinion, the spirit whereby this mechanism was included in the Charter of the United Nations is not lost.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source