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“The Council's partnership with one or more regional institutions is different in each case, ranging from the African Union Mission in Somalia, which is basically an African Union operation, to the African Union/United Nations hybrid operation in Darfur, and to various intermediate solutions with subregional partners. The point is that the multiplicity of partnerships is complex and sometimes poses difficulties with respect to jurisdictional and operational questions, which requires better coordination among the parties and greater conceptual clarity with regard to "who does what". However, on balance, the strong presence of African institutions complementing the Security Council has been highly positive for peacekeeping and peacebuilding in Africa. That brings me to my fifth and final point, which is most timely at present.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“The application of justice involves sanctions for the perpetrators and reparations for the victims. Fourthly, perhaps more than any other, the African continent has multiple regional and subregional institutions at its disposal, starting, of course, with the African Union. The manner with which the Council interacts with those institutions within the framework of Chapter VIII would produce more than enough material for a separate debate. But it should be noted that, in all the agenda items that the Council has before it, there is a noticeable proactive participation on the part not only of the African Union but of other subregional actors.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“But we do firmly believe that the simple fact that actions that threaten peace, including incitement to violence, can have consequences within the framework of international jurisprudence is proof of progress in the fight against impunity. We believe that the International Criminal Court is an adequate mechanism in that regard. On that particular point, we regret the fact that a reference to the International Criminal Court as an element in conflict prevention could not be included in the draft presidential statement before the Council, as we and other delegations would have preferred. Even more important is to strengthen universal access to justice in each country as a general approach, in particular for victims of conflicts who have suffered all sorts of humiliation, especially members of the most vulnerable groups, women and children.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“Undertaking peacebuilding activities together with other peacekeeping activities also makes a lot of sense. Among many other aspects, it requires a closer partnership among the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Peacebuilding Commission and the multilateral financial institutions. Thirdly, in that context, we would stress the importance of the role of justice in achieving peace and security in Africa, especially as part of the preventive actions that are incumbent upon the Council. Our delegation organized an open debate on that issue during our presidency of the Council last October (see S/PV.6849), and I do not wish to repeat the contents of the concept note that we prepared on the occasion (S/2012/731, annex).”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“That is why we support the broader concept of peacekeeping that has evolved over the past two decades with a view to addressing complex, multifaceted conflicts. That concept acknowledges that while the resolution of a conflict requires a military presence in order to re-establish stability, it is also important that, in order to bring about lasting peace, concerted efforts be made in multiple areas. Among those areas, we would stress the need for governance systems that the population perceives as representative, as well as transitionaljustice systems, building a system grounded in the rule of law, promoting the reform of the security sector and strengthening State institutions so that they fulfil their role effectively and efficiently.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“The second is related to the demarcation of political boundaries that ignore the geographic distribution of certain ethnic populations and tribes. While this observation may not be particularly original, it does offer hints on how we can mitigate those root causes by including in the peacekeeping toolkit issues such as the facilitation of cross-border migrations, especially those of a transitory nature, and by paying more attention to land-tenure issues. That brings me to my second point: that other root causes of conflict, including social marginalization and exclusion, extreme poverty and vulnerability to systematic violations of the human rights of a population, can be mitigated or corrected by policies tailored to that end.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“That is, of course, true, but the root causes of conflicts vary from case to case, and some of those causes - such as in the context of conflicts based on tribal, inter-communal, ethnic or religious divisions - are linked to deeply ingrained cultural traits that are very resistant to change in the short term. The social sciences are far from understanding how to persuade populations with long-standing divisions to find paths towards reconciliation. However, one aspect that we have noted in situations of conflict in Africa, as well as in the Balkans and the Middle East, is that those conflicts tend to intensify in two specific instances. The first is related to competition for the use of natural resources, especially water, land and pasturage.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“That is another way of saying that even the most worrisome situations on our agenda are not necessarily condemned to sink into chaos and desperation. Somalia, with the progress that has been achieved, is a specific example in that respect, but the African continent as a whole is a source of inspiration for those countries lagging behind, showing them that they have better alternatives. This issue is a broad one and can be addressed from many different perspectives and national situations. I will limit my remarks to five specific points. First, I would like to offer some thoughts on one of the most abused phrases in our lexicon: the root causes of conflict. It is clear that it is not enough to send peacekeeping troops to restore stability and peace to a conflict situation if the root causes of a conflict are not addressed.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“However, perceived from the broader vantage point of the United Nations as a whole - including the initiatives emanating from the New Partnership for Africa's Development - a much more promising image emerges, as noted by Ambassador Alemu. Africa has indeed achieved notable progress in all areas: democratic governance, economic and social development, the consolidation of peace and interregional cooperation. In other words, it is simply that our limited agenda focuses on situations of instability, conflict, crime, human rights violations and failed States, when, in fact, we are dealing with a region that, in spite of the difficulties and obstacles it faces, has achieved considerable progress over the past 10 to 15 years.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful to the Government of Rwanda for having organized this briefing and for the concept note (S/2013/204, annex) that it prepared on a topic of such relevance for the Security Council. Madam Minister, we welcome your presence among us. We also wish to thank the Secretary-General for the statement he made this morning, and we welcome Ambassador Tekeda Alemu, who on this occasion is representing the African Union. To speak about Africa in the abstract always entails risks. Africa is a vast, diverse and heterogeneous continent. Perceived from the vantage point of the Security Council's agenda, the continent appears highly problematic.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“However, we are not sure that our country would be similarly understanding were more of our soldiers to make the ultimate sacrifice combating insurgents in a distant country while trying to undertake a role that clearly falls to the national army of that country. That is why we insist that we wish to separate, as far as possible, the mandate of the Intervention Brigade and the activities appropriate to a robust United Nations peacekeeping mission. In conclusion, we wish to thank our colleagues in the Security Council for having adequately taken into account the concerns that I have mentioned to make our vote in favour possible today.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“In that context, it should be recalled that it is little more than seven years since our country lost eight MONUSCO personnel in Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo while they were implementing its mandate. We could have expected an outcry from the Guatemalan people, questioning why our troops had to sacrifice their lives in such a far- off country that is virtually unknown to our citizens. But that did not happen. Our people understood that peacekeeping is a noble activity wherever it takes place and that, by contributing to peacekeeping, Guatemala was making a contribution to all humankind.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“We trust that we will have the opportunity to undertake that in-depth analysis in the future with all the actors involved, including, of course, the troop- contributing countries. That brings me to our second concern, which is more procedural in nature. The resolution is very complex, and we feel that not enough time was devoted to properly considering all its various angles. While a sense of urgency is understandable given the changing situation on the ground, we feel that Council members should have had more time to express and resolve their concerns. Our third concern is related to the broad public support that peacekeeping has enjoyed to date among Guatemalan public opinion, which is something that we greatly value.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“In this instance, we understood the reasons for and the logic behind the Secretary-General's proposal to deploy a dedicated specialized Intervention Brigade to be established within MONUSCO. We would have preferred, however, that the Brigade, mandated with offensive capabilities, be defined as a self-contained unit with specific responsibilities, clearly distinguishable from the mandates of the other MONUSCO brigades, which would then be entrusted with the more conventional duties of robust peacekeeping operations, including the protection of civilians. We are concerned that the entire MONUSCO runs the risk of indirectly becoming a peace enforcement mission. That would raise many conceptual, operational and legal considerations that, in our view, have not been adequately explored in the course of negotiating the text.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“Nevertheless, we wish to place on record some of our concerns - concerns that caused us to waver in joining the consensus and that have not yet been fully dissipated - with regard to the resolution just adopted. There are three concerns. First, we still have serious difficulties in terms of the involvement of the United Nations in peace-enforcement activities, as such activities may compromise the neutrality and impartiality that we deem so essential to the Organization's peacekeeping activities. As a matter of principle, we believe that, when domestic armed groups challenge the host- country State, the United Nations mission must offer its good offices, mediate and even take a proactive stance in resolving the dispute. But its presence should be perceived by all parties as that of an honest broker, not a potential party to the conflict.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala voted in favor of resolution 2098 (2013), just adopted. We did so in part owing to our unwavering commitment to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), in which Guatemala has participated since March 2005. We were moved to do also out of respect and admiration for the diplomatic work undertaken by the Secretary-General, as well as for the leadership of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the African Union and the Southern African Development Community, all of which gave rise to the Framework for Peace, Security and Cooperation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we support the Special Representative's efforts to promote consensus solutions and expand cooperation among the principal stakeholders.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“Turning to the work of the Special Investigative Task Force in addressing the allegations of inhumane treatment of persons and trafficking in human organs, we note with interest the information included in the annexed EULEX report and have followed progress on the matter closely. We support the objectives of operational cooperation and therefore continue to believe that it would be desirable to reach an arrangement that could involve the United Nations in the process of investigating the allegations. We agree on the importance of tackling impunity and ensuring accountability. We conclude by affirming that beyond the high- level political process, it is equally important that sustained and well-funded efforts be made to promote reconciliation and build trust among the communities.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“We were surprised by the information the Security Council has received about refusals to allow Serbian authorities to enter Kosovo, including the recent hostile treatment of the Director of the Serbian Office for Kosovo and Metohija. Such behaviour has an adverse impact on the situation of minority communities in Kosovo. It is worth recalling that UNMIK's goal is to promote security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo, with the participation of all its communities. Kosovo's multi-ethnic character will be undermined by the lack of mechanisms capable of assuring and protecting the rights of those populations. Moreover, it has a negative effect on the rate of those returning voluntarily to Kosovo.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“We regret the freeze on the payment of salaries from the Kosovo budget to the employees of that office. Given the important work that UNMIK is doing to ensure coordination and cooperation among the international presences in the north, it is necessary to find solutions to enable its administration to continue to carry out its prevention, mediation and facilitation functions. On that same point, we would like to comment in general terms on the importance of UNMIK having the necessary resources to achieve its operational capacity and to implement its mandate. UNMIK operates in a vulnerable situation with limited resources. A strong United Nations presence with the appropriate resources remains necessary given the prevailing situation on the ground, in particular in northern Kosovo.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“Northern Kosovo remains a source of concern to my delegation. With regard to the security situation, we note that to date this year there have been more than 20 incidents using explosive devices. The report documents serious incidents that also affected the staff of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). It also reports on the arrests and mistreatment of Kosovo Serbs during the Christmas celebrations on 7 January. It is important that the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX), the Kosovo Force and the local authorities investigate each of those incidents. We are pleased that those entities have increased their visibility and prevention activities in response to such incidents. In addition, we are concerned about the situation of the administrative office in Mitrovica.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“We congratulate them not only on the level of the dialogue but also on its quality, which has moved from a primarily technical level to a political one, providing new prospects for resolving several long-standing problems. The Secretary-General's report also points out that, despite the developments in the high-level dialogue, incidents and tensions on the ground continue to occur. It is therefore important that the results of the dialogue have a positive impact on the reality on the ground, in particular in the north. In that regard, we regret that the parties were unable to reach an agreement with regard to the situation in northern Kosovo at the recent round of talks on 20 March in Brussels. We encourage the parties to continue those efforts, in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999), at the next round, to be held on 2 April.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (8/2013/72). We also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Farid Zarif, for presenting the report and Mr. Ivica Dacie and Mr. Hashim Thaci for their statements. The Secretary-General's report once again affirms that the United Nations continues to play an essential role in guaranteeing stability and neutrality in Kosovo and the region. We reaffirm the primacy of resolution 1244 (1999) as the legal framework applicable in Kosovo, as well as the importance of full respect for international law. During the reporting period, we note the progress in the dialogue between the parties.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, we believe that the United Nations has the multilateral experience, the capacity for coordination and the impartiality needed to meet the challenges and requirements of the transformation decade beyond 2014. We encourage everyone to pursue their Tokyo commitments and not to abandon the goals of the existing partnership between the international community and Afghanistan. We cannot lose sight of the broader picture when we know how much there is still to do. In the Security Council, Guatemala will act not only on the basis of its support for Afghanistan's leadership and ownership of the transition process, but also on the Council's primary responsibility to maintain international peace and security.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“We also commend the shared vision of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran aimed at finding strategic solutions for Afghan refugees. Concerning UNAMA's mandate, Guatemala supports its renewal for 12 months. For the transition to be truly effective and irreversible, Afghanistan's institutions must be strong and capable. We believe that the United Nations in general, and UNAMA in particular, have an important role to play in the civilian aspects of the transition. There is reason to maintain a strong, decentralized presence throughout the country beyond 2014. We agree with the priorities identified in paragraph 66 of the Secretary-General's report. At the same time, we are responsible for ensuring that UNAMA has the resources necessary for providing the required support.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“We trust that the Afghan Government will take concrete measures to protect and guarantee their rights, and we fully support all United Nations efforts in that area. We commend the thematic reports from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on violence against women, the situation of detainees and the issue of the protection of civilians. They have had an impact on the Government, which is already taking steps to respond to the findings and recommendations of the report on the situation of detainees. Turning now to the development of regional cooperation between Afghanistan and its neighbours, we support the Istanbul Process. We are encouraged by the recent meeting in Baku, which endorsed implementation plans for confidence-building measures.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“We understand that, under the transition, the role of the International Security Assistance Force will evolve from the area of combat to that of training, advising and support. In the post-2014 period, the Afghan security forces will have to demonstrate the degree to which they are ready to take on alone the fight against such global problems as terrorism, transnational organized crime and its links to illegal drug trafficking. Fourthly, despite gradual progress in some areas, the human rights situation continues to be a concern for numerous reasons. We note that while the number of civilian casualties and injuries fell by 4 per cent over the past year, attacks on women and girls were up by 20 per cent, coupled with the deplorable situation that women and girls continue to face in Afghanistan.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“At the same time, it is important to continue sending a clear message to political dissidents to the effect that reconciliation dialogue will be held only with those who renounce violence, have no links with terrorist organizations and respect the Constitution, including its provisions on human rights. We welcome the constructive engagement with Pakistan, including that conducted in a trilateral format under the auspices of the United Kingdom, given the fact that Pakistan is an important partner for Afghanistan and the region. Thirdly, we commend the steady progress we have seen in the transfer ofresponsibility for security matters, already in its fourth stage, with 87 per cent of the population now under Afghan security.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“We therefore believe that all of us should follow closely the progress in electoral reform and the results of the work of the Independent Election Commission, as well as the future designation of its head. Both the Commission as well as the Electoral Complaints Commission should take advantage of the ongoing deliberations with the United Nations to continue strengthening their capacities. Secondly, we consider that another important step in the political process is the necessary continuation of the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led national reconciliation. We support the efforts of Mr. Salahuddin Rabbani and the High Peace Council of Afghanistan to pursue the path of negotiation for a sustainable and lasting peace.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“As we enter this new phase, we believe that peace and stability will depend upon the ability of the Afghan people themselves to ensure not only peace and security, but also democratic governance, national reconciliation, the rule of law and the protection of human rights during the political and military transition of 2014. In that context I would like to make the four observations. First, we consider it is a requirement for peace and stability, as well as for the normalization of the Afghan political arena, that credible, inclusive and transparent presidential elections be held in 2014, in strict accordance with the provisions of the Afghan Constitution.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to thank the Russian Federation for convening this debate. Allow me also to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for the presentation of his report (S/2013/133) and forjoining us today. I also thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin for his important statement, and I welcome the presence here today of Minister Bob Carr of Australia. Our debate today offers us an opportunity to carry out a timely, in-depth assessment in preparation for post-2014 Afghanistan. We have commenced another critical and historic year for Afghanistan and for the United Nations.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation will continue to actively participate in the Committee's deliberations, with the goal of contributing to a lasting solution ensuring the full implementation of the relevant resolutions.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“Guatemala has been consistent in pressing for a political and diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear question. It does not believe that there is an alternative to a negotiated solution. Efforts towards that end must be made on the basis of the principles of consistency and reciprocity and pursuant to the NPT. We are encouraged by the recent talks between the E3+3 group and the Islamic Republic of Iran held in Almaty, which have been described by some as a turning point in the process. Perhaps it is too early to feel optimistic, but we hope that we can soon envision a negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear questions. We can only hope, together with the rest of the international community, that the upcoming meetings to be held in Istanbul and again in Almaty will result in real progress and a positive outcome.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“We have taken note of the recent IAEA report on the implementation of the safeguards regime in Iran pursuant to the NPT, in which it is once again indicated that Iran has continued to accelerate its nuclear programme and that pending questions remain unresolved, including those related to the possible military dimension of its nuclear programme. That situation continues to be of great concern to us. We join the call of the IAEA and urge Iran to adopt measures towards the full implementation of the Safeguards Agreement and other NPT obligations and commitments and, in particular, submit to inspections. In that context, we note with satisfaction the talks held with the Agency in January and February, and we hope that an agreement will soon be reached on the structured approach.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“Guatemala has always been in favour of the right of all States to pursue the peaceful use of nuclear energy, pursuant to international treaties, as long as they comply with their verification obligations. We believe that the Islamic Republic of Iran should fully cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to re-establish trust and to prove the exclusively peaceful nature of its nuclear programme. As a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), Iran is obligated to meet its treaty obligations. Likewise, that country, as a member of the IAEA, must cooperate fully with the Agency within the framework of its Safeguards Agreement.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“Regarding the requests made by States for information on the sanctions regime, it is important that the Committee respond in a clear, direct and expeditious manner, pursuant to its mandate. We welcome the work being done by the Panel of Experts, including its dissemination and awareness- raising activities. We encourage the Panel to continue its work in strict compliance with the relevant resolutions. The Panel provides invaluable support to the Committee through, inter alia, its investigations into alleged violations and incidents. Its conclusions and recommendations, based on verifiable and reliable information, provide a substantive basis for the Committee's decision-making process.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation wishes to thank Ambassador Gary Quinlan for his informative briefing. We should like to congratulate him and his team on having assumed the chairmanship of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). During the reporting period, the Committee continued to undertake the tasks assigned to it with transparency, impartiality and objectivity, without compromising its mandate. We believe that it should continue to do so in future. We commend the work of the Committee, which has continued to examine national reports, requests and reports of alleged violations by Member States.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“We trust that, with the adoption of this resolution, the international community will redouble its commitment to accelerating security sector reform in Somalia and will support it in establishing the necessary safeguards for an already operational system that ensures adequate arms control.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6929 (2013) · source
“However, we wish to place on record that we believe that the progress made does not yet justify the lifting of the arms embargo alluded to in paragraph 33 of the resolution. We believe that the Security Council should have adopted a phased approach in order to prevent the possible repercussions of a sudden suspension of the embargo from subsequently jeopardizing the stabilization efforts in Somalia. That is another way of saying that our delegation supported the recommendations of the Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group on the issue. They provided Somalia the ability to develop its security sector without having to modifying the arms embargo.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6929 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala voted in favour of resolution 2093 (2013) given the importance of supporting the efforts of the Government of Somalia, the United Nations and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). Thanks to such collective efforts, Somalia now has new prospects. Similarly, we support the extension of AMISOM's mandate until 28 February 2014. We think that the resolution just adopted provides for an orderly process of integration and strengthening of the United Nations presence in Somalia. We also acknowledge the significant progress made in stabilizing and pacifying the country, or at least parts of it, including its main urban centre.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6929 (2013) · source
“Owing to our own history, we have adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards such breaches of the constitutional order. We therefore supported the Security Council's decision to continue to actively consider this issue. We call for the early resumption of a democratic electoral process and for the restoration of a legitimate Government in the country.”
2013-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6924 (2013) · source
“However, we did want to set out the reason for those difficulties, namely, that the text of the resolution takes note of the signing of a memorandum of understanding concerning the implementation of the road map for the reform of the security sector in Guinea-Bissau. That is a document we have never seen, and we would therefore be ill-advised to take note of a document whose contents have not been shared with us. We point that out in the fervent hope that all the relevant information in the Council's resolutions will be fully shared with all members in a timely manner. In conclusion, I should like to point out that, since the military coup d'e'tat in Guinea-Bissau on 12 April 2012, Guatemala has participated actively in Security Council discussions and has supported its resolutions and statements.”
2013-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6924 (2013) · source
“Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala voted in favour of resolution 2092 (2013) owing to the importance we attach to the work of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), the situation in that country and the need for the political situation to move in the right direction, namely, a return to a constitutionally elected Government. We also did so because we agree with extending the mandate of UNIOGBIS for an additional three months, so as to provide an opportunity for a new assessment of the situation in the country and the eventual role of the mission. However, as my colleagues know, we had certain difficulties with the seventh preambular paragraph of the draft resolution. We did not want to impede the adoption of the resolution, which, I wish to emphasize, we support as a whole.”
2013-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6924 (2013) · source
“As a regional mechanism, the European Union has established close and fruitful cooperation with the United Nations on a wide range of key areas. We will continue to support the further strengthening of that cooperation.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“We look forward with great interest to its launch in the coming weeks. We also congratulate the European Union and the High Representative Ashton on having hosted the ministerial meeting of the Support and Follow-Up Group on the Situation in Mali in Brussels on 6 February, at which the international community underscored, among other issues, the importance of respecting international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians in Mali. Finally, Guatemala has always supported a broader development of and greater cooperation among the United Nations, the Security Council and regional and subregional mechanisms. Such cooperation should take place on the basis of the Charter of the United Nations, in particular Chapter VIII.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“That new phase of mediation, which led to the convening of the first high-level meeting, took the process from a primarily technical to a political level, offering new prospects for resolving various long-standing issues. We encourage the parties to continue those efforts in line with the existing legal framework, namely, resolution 1244 (1999). Fifthly, with regard to Mali, we welcome the logistical and financial support provided by the European Union to the African-led International Support Mission in Mali. We commend the establishment of a European Union training mission in Mali in order to train the Malian armed forces in supporting the restoration of the country's territorial integrity. The mission is an integral part of the European Union's comprehensive approach to the situation in Mali and the Sahel region.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“On the contrary, while the Syrian army and the armed opposition continue to commit human rights abuses and violate international humanitarian law against the civilian population, the violence seems to escalate every day. We welcome the role of the European Union in the area of humanitarian assistance and acknowledge that its member States are the largest bloc of donor countries providing humanitarian assistance in the Syrian crisis. Fourthly, with regard to its mediating role for the normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo, we congratulate the European Union, in particular High Representative Ashton, on the leadership in the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“Thirdly, as for the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, we note that the policies of the European Union from the outset of the conflict have been based on the following actions: supporting the efforts of the United Nations and the League of Arab States to find a political solution to the conflict and to encourage a political transition; exerting pressure on the regime through the application of unilateral sanctions; and using debates within the Security Council and the United Nations system to exert pressure on the Syrian authorities. However, those actions have not led to strategic success, since the Government has yet to commit to a serious political dialogue on the future of the country.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“Secondly, with regard to the peace process in the Middle East, Guatemala believes that the European Union, as a member of the Quartet of core international mediators, must step up its efforts to encourage Israel and Palestine to seek a solution to the age-old conflict between them. We should spare no effort towards achieving the ultimate aim of identifying common ground in order to resume negotiations.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“First, in the case of non-proliferation talks between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Iran, we are concerned over the deadlock in the process, and we urge the European Union to persist in its efforts. We note the additional sanctions that the European Union has applied against Iran with the ultimate aim of weakening the actions that would allow it to develop a nuclear programme. We welcome the announcement that the upcoming round of talks between the E3+3 Governments and the Islamic Republic of Iran will take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on 26 February. We hope that all parties will make their best efforts to find a negotiated solution acceptable to all, bearing in mind the three pillars of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Power.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source