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  1. “To that end, Uganda also commends the leading role played by UNAMI in assisting and supporting the Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq as well as the earlier interim Government and transitional National Assembly of Iraq. We note from the report that a number of Iraqi political leaders have indicated their willingness to play a constructive role in national dialogue and reconciliation as a way of ensuring sustainable and lasting peace. In spite of progress made, there remain key challenges. I would like to mention a few of them. One challenge is to develop an effective security sector, as well as civil and social services capacities. A second is the delivery of reconstruction, development and humanitarian assistance.”

    2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source

  2. “Uganda welcomes the holding of this open debate on the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the briefing by Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq and head of UNAMI. We also welcome the briefing by the Permanent Representative of Iraq. From those briefings it is clear that significant progress has been made. We welcome the successful holding of provincial elections on 31 January. We note with appreciation that those elections were more representative and inclusive of the various political sectors of Iraqi society. We encourage the Iraqi people to build on these achievements, which create a more stable and peaceful Iraq in which all the people of Iraq can live in peace.”

    2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source

  3. “The execution of the strategy will require the commitment of all parties involved, including the international community. We welcome the active participation of Timorese authorities in its development, and trust that it will receive the support of all the parties and people of Timor-Leste. In conclusion, Uganda is convinced that the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend UNMIT's mandate for a further 12 months, at the current composition and strength, is a reasonable one. Uganda is ready to support it.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  4. “We believe that real stability in the country will not be realized until there is meaningful progress in the law and order sector, with the Government and people of Timor-Leste assuming full law enforcement responsibilities. In this regard, every effort should be made to speed up the capacity development and empowerment of the Timorese police, as well as its institutional capacity to undertake this responsibility. We note that benchmarks have been agreed upon for the gradual transfer of policing activities to the Timorese National Police. We hope that, with continued support from the international community, these benchmarks will be achieved in timely manner. The completion of the development of the medium-term strategy and its benchmarks is a very welcome development.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  5. “Uganda, as a country in the process of resettling IDPs and reconstructing the northern part of the country after the brutal insurgency of the Lord's Resistance Army, attaches great importance to the issue of resettling IDPs so that they can lead normal and productive lives. Uganda appreciates the personal interest in and commitment of President Ramos-Horta to establishing a framework for dialogue. The signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Office of the President and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, with a view to establishing a formal dialogue process for achieving consensus on important national matters, is an important cornerstone of the future stability of the country.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  6. “There is no doubt that the completion of security sector reform will be an important springboard for the long-term stability and socio-economic development of Timor-Leste. We particularly welcome the success achieved in the area of national dialogue and reconciliation. It is encouraging to note that the issue of internal displacement has been addressed with the priority it deserves, leading to the accelerated return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes, and without incidents affecting their reintegration. We are happy to note that the remaining IDP camps will be closed soon.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  7. “Ijoin other speakers in thanking the Secretary-General for his statement to the Council this morning. I also wish to welcome to the Council the President of Timor-Leste and thank him for his comprehensive address. The comments of the Secretary-General as well as those of President Ramos-Horta point to two important facts: the fact that steady progress is being made in Timor-Leste but that a lot more remains to be done, and the fact that the unwavering support of the international community, particularly the United Nations, is still necessary. While we have to do more, we have to consolidate the success achieved so far. We are pleased to note that progress has been made in the most critical aspects that will speed up self-governance and administration in Timor-Leste, especially the continued stabilization of the security situation.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  8. “We urge the Government of Sierra Leone and UNIPSIL to continue strengthening the capacity of national institutions to address such challenges as the fight against corruption and the fight against the increasing cases of drug and human trafficking, as well as piracy. In conclusion, peacebuilding is a fundamental component of the three pillars which form the mandate of the United Nations: peace and security, development and human rights. It requires reinforcing contributions from a wide range of sectors and a wide range of actors. The progress made so far in Sierra Leone is a good example of what can be achieved through an integrated and collaborative approach among the Government, United Nations agencies and the development partners.”

    2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source

  9. “In spite of the current global financial and economic crisis, we request the development partners to ensure timely disbursement of the pledged funds, which are critical to the sustainability of the peacebuilding efforts. It is also a responsibility shared between the Government and the development partners to ensure that the funds are utilized on core activities and projects that spur economic growth, create employment opportunities and improve the standard of living of the people of Sierra Leone. The implementation of the decentralization and devolution of authority process needs to be expedited because it will enhance service delivery.”

    2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source

  10. “Uganda appreciates the commitment of the Government and the development partners to raise $1.2 billion out of the total $2.1 billion required in the medium term to achieve the objectives of the President's Agenda for Change. We note that there is a funding gap of $1 billion to ensure the full implementation of the Agenda. Given the critical importance of having sufficient funding for this programme, my delegation would like to know what progress has been made so far with regard to the establishment of the multi-donor trust fund and the mobilization of resources to be administered by the United Nations Development Programme. We call upon UNIPSIL to work with all stakeholders to mobilize the requisite funds.”

    2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source

  11. “It is encouraging to further note that Sierra Leone was able to achieve a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 6 per cent in 2008, underpinned by the expansion of the agricultural, construction and service sectors, although the rate of growth is slightly lower than the 7 per cent that was attained earlier. That is significant for a country that experienced a GDP decline of 17.5 per cent in 1997. As pointed out in the report, the country still faces a number of socio-economic challenges that require a holistic approach. President Koroma's Agenda for Change significantly lays out the basic policies and key priorities of the Government for the next three years in such critical areas as economic growth, delivery of social services and infrastructure development.”

    2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source

  12. “We are pleased to note that the reports provide a positive assessment of the political and economic situation in Sierra Leone and the role of UNIPSIL through the Joint Vision of the United Nations Family for Sierra Leone. In particular, we commend the Government and the people of Sierra Leone on the ongoing consolidation of stability and security in Sierra Leone following the peaceful transfer of power to President Ernest Bai Koroma through the general elections of 2007, as well as on their successfully holding local elections in July 2008.”

    2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source

  13. “I join my Libyan colleague in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of February. Uganda would like to thank Mr. Michael von der Schulenburg, Executive Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL); the Permanent Representative of the Netherlands, Ambassador Frank Majoor, in his capacity as Chairman of the country-specific configuration on Sierra Leone of the Peacebuilding Commission; and our colleague the Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone, Ambassador Shekou Touray, for their statements to the Council.”

    2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source