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1. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Uganda. I wish to join other members of the Council in welcoming Justice Renate Winter, President of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, and Steven Rapp, Prosecutor of the Special Court, and I thank them for their briefings. I would also like to welcome the representative of Sierra Leone to this meeting. Uganda appreciates the tremendous work carried out by the Court over the past six years. We attach great importance to the delivery of justice and to the fight against impunity for persons who bear the greatest responsibility for heinous crimes and Violations of international humanitarian law. Uganda applauds the President, the Prosecutor and the Court on the completion strategy and on the timely manner in which they plan to complete the cases before the Court.”

   2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source

2. “I thank Prosecutor Rapp for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

   2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source

3. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the course of the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Justice Renate Winter, President of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, and to Mr. Steven Rapp, Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Justice Renate Winter and Prosecutor Steven Rapp. I now give the floor to Justice Winter.”

   2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source

4. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Davies (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table.”

   2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source

5. “The Security Council recalls the priorities identified at the Paris Conference and reaffirmed at the Hague Conference, and emphasizes the importance of providing sufficient support needed for progress in these priority areas. "The Security Council takes note of the status of the work of developing benchmarks for measuring and tracking progress in the implementation of UNAMA's mandate and 09-40425 priorities and expresses its hope that the work will be completed through consultation with all actors concerned and that finalized benchmarks will be included in the next report of the Secretary-General." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2009/2l. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at noon.”

   2009-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6162 (2009) · source

6. “"The Security Council welcomes the progress achieved by the Afghan Government on implementing the Afghan Compact and the Afghanistan National Development Strategy during the period covered by the latest report of the Secretary-General, encourages the Afghan Government to undertake enhanced efforts in addressing issues in the areas of security, governance, the rule of law and human rights, including gender equality, and economic and social development, as well as the cross-cutting 09-40425 issue of counter-narcotics, and calls upon the international community to continue to support the Afghan Government's efforts, including provision of humanitarian assistance, in this regard.”

   2009-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6162 (2009) · source

7. “"The Security Council emphasizes the central role of UNAMA and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in leading and coordinating the international civilian efforts in Afghanistan and notes the expectation expressed in the Hague Conference for expansion of UNAMA's presence. In this regard, the Security Council expresses its support for the Secretary-General's intention to further strengthen UNAMA this year and invites the Secretary-General to provide further details of his proposals.”

   2009-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6162 (2009) · source

8. “The Security Council stresses the importance of a secure environment for conducting elections, condemns those who resort to violence to obstruct the electoral process, and, while recognizing the ongoing efforts of the Afghan Government, encourages its additional efforts with the assistance of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) to ensure security during the electoral period. "The Security Council welcomes the strengthened commitment that the international community has shown recently in various fora, including those in Moscow, The Hague, Ankara, Strasbourg/Kehl, Washington, Islamabad, Tehran, Yekaterinburg and Trieste, to help the Afghan Government build a stable and prosperous Afghanistan well integrated in its region.”

   2009-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6162 (2009) · source

9. “The Security Council calls on all parties concerned to adhere to the fundamental principles laid out in the electoral law and all other relevant regulations, the Presidential Decree on non-interference in election affairs, and the Guidelines issued by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to ensure a credible electoral process. It reaffirms the primary responsibility of the Afghan Government and the Independent Electoral Commission to set the necessary conditions for elections, with the active support of the international community. The Security Council welcomes the intention of international partners, including the European Union and the OSCE, to send electoral observation missions and support teams at the request of the Afghan Government.”

   2009-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6162 (2009) · source

10. “After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the Afghan-led preparation for the upcoming presidential and provincial council elections and stresses the importance that the elections be free, fair, transparent, credible, secure and inclusive. The Security Council also calls upon the people of Afghanistan to exercise their vote in this historic opportunity for all Afghans to make their voices heard.”

    2009-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6162 (2009) · source

11. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Tanin (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2009-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6162 (2009) · source

12. “09-40115 I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.20 p.m. 19”

    2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source

13. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Uganda. I wish to salute the Secretary-General for his briefing and to thank the Permanent Representative of Myanmar for his statement. As the Government of Myanmar pursues its seven-stage road map to democracy, stage five - which relates to next year's elections - is important, as the elections will contribute significantly to the democratization process in the country. We urge the Government of Myanmar to ensure that the electoral process is free, fair, transparent and inclusive and that all sectors of Myanmar society fully participate. We call on the Government and on all parties to pursue dialogue and reconciliation. In that regard, we call for the unconditional release of all political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi.”

    2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source

14. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Myanmar in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, Without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Swe (Myanmar) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source

15. “"The Security Council recognizes and commends the important role played by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the United Nations Office for West Africa in promoting and strengthening a 09-39968 the regional and integrated approach to cross-border issues, as well as helping consolidate peace and security, democracy and the rule of law, and requests the Secretary-General, through his Special Representative, to continue to develop further the active cooperation existing between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2009/20. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.20 p.m.”

    2009-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6160 (2009) · source

16. “The Council supports the regional efforts to curb the proliferation of small arms and light weapons and to achieve the security sector reform. 09-39968 "The Security Council expresses its concern on the impact of the global economic crisis on West African economies, since the region is already confronted with development challenges such as rising food insecurity, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and youth unemployment. The Council encourages continued engagement of financial institutions and development partners to mitigate the adverse effects of the decline in economic growth and other destabilizing factors in West Africa.”

    2009-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6160 (2009) · source

17. “"The Security Council also commends the joint action of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), UNOWA, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Department of Political Affairs and INTERPOL to help implement the ECOWAS Plan of Action against illicit drug trafficking and organized crime, and underlines the importance for them to continue to strengthen their partnership on these issues. It also commends national and international partners such as the European Union for their support to ECOWAS in the fight against drug trafficking in West Africa. "The Security Council stresses the importance to take into account a comprehensive strategy of conflict resolution and crisis prevention while addressing the cross-border issues and the regional challenges.”

    2009-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6160 (2009) · source

18. “"The Security Council reaffirms the importance of addressing the illicit drug trafficking and criminal activities by an approach of shared responsibility, and encourages the efforts by West African States to combat illicit drug trafficking and organized crime, especially through the ECOWAS Regional Action Plan on illicit drug trafficking and organized crime. The Council welcomes West African States' continued leadership in implementing this Plan of Action and UNOWA's role in support of the implementation of this Regional Plan of Action, and takes note of the proposal to strengthen its capacity.”

    2009-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6160 (2009) · source

19. “"The Council welcomes the continuing important efforts of ECOWAS, in synergy with the African Union, the United Nations and the wider international community, consistent with Security Council resolutions and decisions, to settle conflicts and promote human rights, democracy, rule of law and constitutional order in West Africa. "The Security Council also expresses its concerns over the fact that the progress achieved remains fragile. The Council is concerned in particular by growing or emerging threats to security in West Africa, notably terrorist activities in the Sahel band, maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea, and illicit drug trafficking, which pose a threat to regional stability with possible impact on international security.”

    2009-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6160 (2009) · source

20. “"The Security Council, however, notes with deep concern the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government, undemocratic seizures of power, and, recalling the statement of its President dated 5 May 2009, stresses again the importance of expeditiously restoring constitutional order including through open and transparent elections. "The Security Council reiterates its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and recalls that cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, consistent with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, can improve collective security.”

    2009-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6160 (2009) · source

21. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2009/332, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Office for West Africa. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council notes with satisfaction continued progress in the overall peace and security situation in West Africa. The Council especially welcomes positive developments in the areas of post-conflict recovery and peacebuilding, as well as improvements in governance and rule of law.”

    2009-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6160 (2009) · source

22. “I thank Mr. Alan Doss for his briefing. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 10.50 a.m. 09-39962”

    2009-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6159 (2009) · source

23. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Alan Doss, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Doss to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the twenty-eighth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, contained in document 8/2009/335.”

    2009-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6159 (2009) · source

24. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2009-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6159 (2009) · source

25. “The Security Council is deeply concerned in this regard and will consider expeditiously what action to take against any party undermining the Djibouti peace process, based on all available evidence, including that submitted to the Monitoring Group and the Committee established pursuant to Security Council resolution 751 (1992)." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2009/19. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at I p.m. 09-3985]”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

26. “In this context, the Security Council welcomes the decision by the African Union summit at Sirte on 3 July to increase AMISOM's strength to its mandated troop levels and its call for AU member States to provide the necessary military and police personnel. "The Security Council takes note of the decision of the African Union summit in Sirte, calling on the Council to impose sanctions against those, including Eritrea, providing support to the armed groups engaged in undermining peace and reconciliation in Somalia and regional stability.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

27. “"The Security Council reaffirms that Somalia's long-term security rests with the effective development by the TFG of the National Security Force and the Somali Police Force, in the framework of the Djibouti Agreement and in line with a national security strategy, and urges the international community to support the Somali security institutions, including through training and equipping. "The Security Council commends the contribution of AMISOM. to lasting peace and stability in Somalia, expresses its continued the appreciation for the commitment of troops to AMISOM. by the Governments of Uganda and Burundi, and condemns any hostilities towards AMISOM.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

28. “The Security Council reaffirms its demand of 15 May 2009 that violent opposition groups immediately end their offensive, put down their arms, renounce violence and join reconciliation efforts. The Security Council condemns the flow of foreign fighters into Somalia. "The Security Council deplores the loss of life in Somalia and the deteriorating humanitarian situation, which has resulted in increased flows of refugees and internally displaced persons, threatening stability in the region. The Security Council calls on all parties to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law, in particular to respect the security of civilians, humanitarian workers and AMISOM. personnel.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

29. “The Security Council reaffirms its support for the Transitional Federal Government as the legitimate authority in Somalia under the Transitional Federal Charter and notes the declaration on 22 June of a state of emergency as a result of the recent renewal in fighting led by Al-Shabaab and other violent opposition groups, which constitutes an attempt to remove that legitimate authority by force. The Security Council also reiterates its support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ahmedou Ould Abdallah, for his efforts towards advancing the political process in Somalia. 28 "The Security Council condemns the recent attacks on the Transitional Federal Government and the civilian population by armed groups and foreign fighters who undermine peace and stability in Somalia.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

30. “After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council reiterates its previous resolutions and presidential statements on Somalia, in particular its resolution 1872 (2009), which reaffirmed the Djibouti Agreement as the basis for a resolution of the conflict in Somalia. "The Security Council reiterates its support for the Djibouti peace process outlined in the Transitional Federal Charter, which provides a framework for reaching a lasting political solution in Somalia.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

31. “Therefore, the Security 09-3985] Council should continue to make the necessary preparations for the eventual rehatting of AMISOM. The African Union Assembly, meeting in Sirte, Libya, a few days ago, called upon the Security Council to take urgent measures to address the grave situation in Somalia. Uganda calls upon the Security Council to respond accordingly. Finally, we thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for the draft presidential statement, which Uganda supports. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Her Excellency Mrs. Lila Ratsifandrihamanana, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

32. “Uganda condemns the attacks on the TFG, the civilian population and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) by violent opposition groups and foreign elements, in an attempt to undermine the political process and reconciliation efforts. Uganda welcomes the support given to ease the humanitarian situation in the country and the support extended to the TFG and to AMISOM. We call upon the United Nations and other partners to expedite the support necessary to enable AMISOM. effectively to implement its mandate. We also call upon AU member States to provide the personnel required to enable AMISOM. to reach its authorized capacity of 8,000 troops. As provided for in Security Council resolution 1863 (2009), the presence of AMISOM. in Somalia is a transitional step towards the envisaged United Nations peacekeeping operation.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

33. “In spite of the attention paid to the situation in Somalia, the conflict in the country continues to destroy lives and to have a negative impact on the whole region. The situation also continues to disrupt international trade, through piracy, and poses a threat to international peace and security. The Djibouti peace process represents the best opportunity to achieve lasting peace in Somalia. We commend the efforts made by the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) to advance the political process in the country. At the same time, we are concerned about the fact that, despite the efforts at reconciliation made by President Ahmed's Government, there are still some elements within and outside Somalia that are bent on taking the path of violence.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

34. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Uganda. I wish to thank Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and Ms. Susana Malcorra, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support, for their briefings this morning. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Somalia, Mr. Elmi Ahmed Duale, for his statement. I welcome the participation in this debate of the Permanent Observer of the African Union (AU) and of the Permanent Representative of Sweden, representing the presidency of the European Union. The Security Council has spent a great deal of time discussing the situation in Somalia. In the past six months alone, the Council has adopted two resolutions - resolutions 1863 (2009) and 1872 (2009) - and has issued one presidential statement - S/PRST/2009/ 15 - and four statements to the press.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

35. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Lynn Pascoe and Ms. Susana Malcorra. I now give the floor to Mr. Pascoe.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

36. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation to Her Excellency Mrs. Lila Hanitra Ratsifandrihamanana, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, to participate in the consideration of the item in accordance with rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend invitations under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and Ms. Susana Malcorra, Under-Secretary- General for Field Support. It is so decided.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

37. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Somalia and Sweden, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Dnale (Somalia) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Lide'n (Sweden) took the seat reservedfor him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source

38. “I thank Mr. Costa for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.50 am. 09-39336”

    2009-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6157 (2009) · source

39. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2009/332, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Office for West Africa. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Said Djinnit and Mr. Antonio Maria Costa. I now give the floor to Mr. Said Djinnit.”

    2009-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6157 (2009) · source

40. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Said Djinnit, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Office for West Africa. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Djinnit to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Costa to take a seat at the Council table.”

    2009-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6157 (2009) · source

41. “Unless I hear any objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Austria, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Japan, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mexico, Russian Federation, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1878 (2009). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.20 am. 09-39330”

    2009-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6156 (2009) · source

42. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2009/340, which contains the text of a 2 draft resolution submitted by Austria. Members also have before them documents S/2009/333 and S/2009/334, containing letters dated 19 and 26 June 2009, respectively, from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. In addition, members have before them photocopies of a letter dated 7 July 2009 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued under the symbol 8/2009/336. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”

    2009-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6156 (2009) · source

43. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Austria, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Japan, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mexico, Russian Federation, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1877 (2009). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.15 am. 09-39324”

    2009-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6155 (2009) · source

44. “International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 Letter dated 19 June 2009 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2009/333) The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2009/339, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Austria. Members also have before them document S/2009/333, which contains a letter dated 19 June 2009 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    2009-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6155 (2009) · source

45. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of July 2009, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Baki Ilkin for his service, prior to his retirement as Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations, as President of the Security Council for the month of June 2009. I am sure that I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Ilkin for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    2009-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6155 (2009) · source

46. “National capacity development is an important element in that process. It will require deliberate steps in utilizing and developing existing national capacities. We look forward to the finalization of the benchmarks and indicators, as decided in resolution 1868 (2009), that will facilitate more effective monitoring of the progress being made in the implementation of UNAMA's mandates and priorities. As this is the last debate of the Council under your stewardship, Mr. President, I wish, on behalf of my delegation and on my own behalf, to thank you and compliment you on the invaluable contribution you have made since Turkey joined the Security Council. We have greatly valued your insight and frankness in our deliberations during the past few months. And we salute you for the excellent way you have steered our deliberations as President.”

    2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source

47. “The positive momentum that has emerged in spite of the difficult situation must be maintained. While there has been emphasis on capacity-building programmes in the security sector, a more focused strategy is needed where equal attention is given to well-funded and effective programmes for building civilian capacity and institutions in the country. The Afghan Government must, for its part, do its utmost to continue ongoing work with the support of UNAMA, building on the existing momentum generated by the election process. The primary responsibility for peace and stability in the country is, and will remain, with the people of Afghanistan. However, support from the United Nations, regional and subregional actors and the wider international community will remain essential to reinforcing national efforts.”

    2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source

48. “Regional cooperation would provide enhanced opportunities for dealing with common challenges that cut across national borders while also generating momentum for economic growth in the country. In that regard, we welcome the various efforts that have been undertaken in the past three months to facilitate dialogue at different levels in - Moscow, Ankara, Washington and Tehran. We note that those efforts have underscored and encouraged serious commitment to joint efforts and action at the regional level to fight terrorism and counter the production of, and trafficking in, narcotics. We encourage all countries in the region to constructively work together to foster sustainable development and peace in the region. The next few months will be complex and very critical for Afghanistan's future, its stability and its progress.”

    2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source

49. “Attention should also be given to the speedy completion of the priority plan, as well as to mechanisms for the implementation of the civilian surge, which will facilitate the expansion of the Government's presence around the country. The success of national development efforts critically depends on the availability of adequate and predictable resources. While progress is being made to align donor efforts behind the Afghan National Development Strategy and priorities, we encourage UNAMA to continue to work with the Government and donors to ensure coherence in the allocation of goods and resources to meet all development priorities, especially those that are currently underfunded. Stability in Afghanistan is in the interests of Afghanistan itself, but also in the interests of the countries of the region.”

    2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source

50. “Those conditions could also provide cover for election malpractice. It is therefore imperative that progress be made in creating suitable conditions for a successful election in Afghanistan, including in addressing factors constraining the ability of Afghan women to fully exercise their political rights. Failure in providing those conditions could lead to further disillusionment and apprehension among the Afghan public as well, a situation that must be prevented. Building strong institutions remains critical for sustainable national development. We welcome the planned increase in Afghan Government leadership and ownership of the development process through the civilian surge.”

    2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source