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Sahebzada Ahmed Khan

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2013-07-15

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2015-02-23

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1. “Let me emphasize that the fulfilment of the inalienable rights of all peoples, especially the right to self-determination, would pave the way for uniform implementation of all resolutions. We fully agree that there is a need to uphold democracy and the rule of law in international relations. All Members of the United Nations, irrespective of their size and population, have an equal stake in the making of international order, and their participation should therefore be on an equal footing. Lastly, with this spirit in mind, let us resolve to pursue our goals towards collective security and common development through a win-win situation of cooperation.”

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2. “The Charter places special emphasis on resolving international disputes by peaceful means, through dialogue and consultations. The Security Council should therefore make frequent recourse to the tools available to it under Chapter VI and should employ Chapter VII measures only as a last resort. Its actions should therefore conform to the purposes and principles of the Charter as provided for in Article 24. The Charter also promotes the universal application of international law. The Security Council, through its uniform actions, must lead by example and exude credibility. Its use of force should be consistent with the Charter principles of collective security. It should make optimum use ofthe International Court of Justice. Long-standing disputes and situations must be resolved in accordance with Security Council resolutions.”

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3. “We must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, peaceful settlement of international disputes and non-interference in internal affairs of States, and we must refrain from the use of force or the threat to use force against the territorial integrity and political independence of States. On the basis of these principles, Pakistan remains committed to the maintenance of international peace and security. As the leading troop contributor to the United Nations, with over 8,000 troops and boots on the ground, Pakistan is committed to global peace and security, which is evident from the sacrifices that we have made. More than 140 Pakistani troops have laid down their lives and countless others have suffered injuries. We continue to stand firmly by United Nations peacekeeping efforts.”

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4. “We must therefore keep remind ourselves of the lessons learned from the international conflicts that preceded the Charter of the United Nations. While our quest for absolute peace has yet to be fulfilled, since the adoption of the Charter, humankind has never had the kind of relative peace, prosperity and development that it has today. This year in the history of the United Nations is not just for celebrations; it is a time to remind ourselves of and reflect on the values that strengthen the Charter of the United Nations, a time to renew our commitment to the sovereign equality of States.”

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5. “First of all, Sir, I would ask you to kindly convey our warm welcome to Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as well as our utmost pleasure at seeing him chairing this open debate of the Security Council. His presence in this organ is reflective of China's unwavering commitment to the Charter of the United Nations. Pakistan would also like to pay its respects to the large number of ministers who have gathered here for this very important debate. The true value ofany blessing in life can be assessed only in its absence. We therefore find wisdom in your initiative to celebrate the United Nations Charter while reflecting on history. The world before 1945 bore the scourge of the two World Wars and their devastation, the horrific internecine conflicts of the eighteenth century and the associated travails of humankind.”

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6. “We believe that international measures taken in this regard must respect national sovereignty and the territorial integrity of States and should aim to avoid any duplication of work undertaken by various United Nations agencies and organizations. The international community already possesses the will, the instruments and the infrastructure to deal with terrorism and transnational organized crime. What is needed is the effective implementation by States of the relevant instruments and meaningful cooperation within the United Nations bodies and agencies, working within their specific mandates. To end, allow me to say that Pakistan mourns today, but we shall, God willing, ensure the total annihilation of terrorists and their twisted ideologies.”

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7. “Pakistan is fully aware of and responsive to the challenges it faces with regard counter-terrorism and terrorism's conceivable linkage with transnational organized crimes. Therefore, effective border control measures continue to remain a major subject of our bilateral cooperation with the relevant countries. We have taken a number of initiatives to build regional cooperation in controlling transnational organized crime. Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We will continue to cooperate with the international community in addressing the challenges emanating from the factors that complicate our fight against this scourge, including transnational organized crime.”

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8. “We fully share the goals of the international community to successfully address them through appropriate national, bilateral, regional and international measures. Pakistan believes that an effective strategy to achieve those goals must take into account the following points. First, States bear the primary responsibility to strengthen border controls and take effective measures against terrorism and criminal activities. Secondly, bilateral, regional and international cooperation, including sharing of information, is important for achieving the desired goals. Thirdly, strategies need to be tailored to specific challenges presented by dynamics and conditions peculiar to the region. Lastly, it is vital to build the capacities and capabilities of States facing those challenges.”

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9. “Let me now express the views of my delegation on the subject under discussion today. We maintain a clear distinctionbetweencross-bordercrimeandtransnational organized crime. We feel that not all transnational organized crimes are cross-border in nature, and cross- border crimes may not be organized. Nevertheless, we recognize that terrorists can take advantage of the lack of effective border control measures and associated criminal activities. We therefore fully subscribe to the need for effective controls on transnational organized crime and for effective border control mechanisms to prevent the development of any linkages with terrorist activities. We also acknowledge the complicated linkage that may exist among terrorism, criminal activity and effective border controls.”

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10. “President, that Pakistan will go for their jugular. Allow me to share the heroic acts performed, even during the cowardly act of terrorism on 16 December, by the teachers, the children and in particular the female principal of the school. They all, instead of trying to save their own lives, chose to stay back and help their peers and the children. That is a testimony that makes me proud, and I am proud to say that that is my nation and those are my people. I am very proud to represent them here at the United Nations. Pakistan possesses an unyielding resolve to fight terrorism. Our mind is very clear, our policy is on the table, and we continue to undertake affirmative action. After all, let me remind everyone that Pakistan continues to spearhead the international war against terrorism.”

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11. “I thank you very much, Mr. President, for convening this very important debate here in the Security Council. Let me first thank my colleagues for their words of sympathy and support for Pakistan. This debate comes in the wake of the heinous and horrendous act of terrorism in Peshawar, Pakistan, an act that has been widely condemned by the international community. Pakistan also condemns the perpetrators, facilitators and abettors of such acts of terrorism, including that of 16 December in Peshawar. Here at the Security Council, let me convey this message loud and clear: we will defeat terrorism. Pakistan will prevail, no matter what. Our mourning today will only morph into a stronger resolve to fight back even harder. By killing our children, the terrorists have attacked our heart. I assure you, Mr.”

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12. “Pakistan continues to be constructively engaged with regional and international efforts for Afghanistan's stability and development. We appreciate the wise leadership that China is providing for the Istanbul Process and look forward to the ministerial conference in Tianjin. In the end, a peaceful and stable Afghanistan is in Pakistan's vital interest. We recommit ourselves to supporting all endeavours in the cause of peace, stability and the development of the country.”

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13. “It is reassuring that the international community, at the NATO Summit in Wales, reaffirmed its continuing engagement with Afghanistan through pledges of increased financial support to the ANSF. We also believe that sustainable peace is not possible without comprehensive national reconciliation. We hope that proper attention will be paid to an inclusive Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. That is an essential pillar of stability that cannot be indefinitely ignored. The Secretary-General's report (S/2014/656) mentions the declining rate of refugee return. We hope that Afghanistan will work on creating the pull factors necessary for the sustainable return of Afghan refugees. Another issue of concern for us is the illicit economy. We agree with the Secretary-General that it has been both a symptom and a source of uncertainty.”

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14. “Our constructive engagement will, we hope, help build trust. We also remain committed to working on the economic, trade and energy linkages envisaged in Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's prosperous neighbourhood strategy. We agree with the Secretary-General's assessment that the Afghan economy is a source of grave concern. Economic decline would have an impact on everything - reconstruction, security, refugee repatriation and peace and stability. It is important that the international community recommit to supporting Afghanistan at the London Conference later this year. "Predictability" and "continuity" are the key words. Strengthening the capacity of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) is essential for dealing with the security challenges pertaining to the situation post- 2014.”

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15. “We welcome all sincere efforts aimed at promoting understanding between the two presidential candidates. Pakistan has repeatedly affirmed its commitment to working with whoever emerges as the democratic choice ofthe Afghan people. Pakistan and Afghanistan agree that terrorism is a common enemy and on the need to strengthen cooperation and coordination to deal with that common menace. Pakistan, as members know, is making a resolute and stern effort against terrorists and their hideouts through our military operation Zarb-e-Azb. We expect all possible cooperation from the Afghan Government to take measures to eliminate terrorist sanctuaries on their side. Regrettably, we have seen a proliferation of cross-border attacks into Pakistan over the past few months. That has been coupled with unsubstantiated allegations.”

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16. “I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Jan Kubis, for his statement. Over the past three years, Special Representative Kubis has provided the leadership and the vision that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has needed. We also appreciate his recent visits to Pakistan. Let me also thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin for his statement. Pakistan supports a peaceful democratic transition in Afghanistan. We have pursued a policy of neutrality, stressing that the elections are an Afghan affair. Members may recall that we enhanced security along the border during the two rounds. The completion of the electoral process in a credible and timely manner will, we hope, bring about a stronger, more stable and unified Afghanistan.”

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17. “Afghan students are studying in Pakistani institutions, laying the foundation for a brighter, collaborative future. Let me conclude by quoting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Ankara. He said, "Afghanistan today is at a defining moment in its history. This is a time for all Afghans to come together, make peace and rebuild their country." We are with them on that road.”

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18. “Frequent high-level exchanges and the growing emphasis on bilateral trade, economic cooperation and regional collaboration represent Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's forward-looking vision of a peaceful and prosperous neighbourhood. The Turkey-Afghanistan- Pakistan trilateral summit last month, the fullest summit-level interaction between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the past eight months, continued that momentum. The meeting of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission in February was another important milestone in that regard. Coupled with contacts in the security and intelligence fields, such exchanges have created a real momentum, and we hope to continue building on that impetus. Our multidimensional relationship is not restricted to official visits. People-to-people contacts are also growing.”

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19. “Increased opium production in Afghanistan and the growing adverse impact of drugs on Afghans themselves, as well as the link between drugs and terrorism, are well established. The role of the international community, led by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and UNAMA, remains imperative to countering that threat. Another issue of concern are the 3 million Afghan refugees who are still in Pakistan. The economic prospects outlined in the Secretary-General's report are not rosy. Without improving economic conditions, sustainable repatriation and reintegration will be very difficult. While we have extended the stay of refugees until the end of the year, a comprehensive plan for their return home needs to be drawn up.”

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20. “It needs to be expedited and pursued with persistence and perseverance. Our support for the process is unwavering. Our work remains primarily an Afghan- led process. We can at best encourage and facilitate that. Pakistan feels that terrorists and extremists should not be allowed to influence relations, policies and decisions. Securing the Pakistan-Afghanistan border through consistent vigilance and effective management is therefore a necessity, and the strengthening of border controls a priority. The activation of the Joint Commission on Border Management in early February is a positive step. We hope that it will facilitate real-time communication and improve security on the ground.”

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21. “We hope that the remaining challenges will also be addressed. Pakistan, for its part, has no favourites. It will cooperate and work with the popular choice of our Afghan brothers and sisters. Others should also exercise such neutrality. A regional consensus on non-interference is therefore required. Let me also reassure Afghanistan that Pakistan remains committed to strengthening security along the border during the electoral process. Elections are only the first challenge this year. Security and economic transformations also need to be carefully managed. The post-2014 Afghanistan remains critical to international and regional peace and security. It should therefore never be abandoned. An inclusive Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process is central to sustained stability.”

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22. “We also welcome the adoption of resolution 2145 (2014) this morning. We thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for sharing his perspective with us. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/163), which provides an overview of developments in the region, and thank Mr. Ban Ki-moon for his positive evaluation of Pakistan with regard to bilateral relations. As we celebrate Nowruz and a new beginning, the season of change is upon us in more than one way. In a little under three weeks, Afghans will go to the polls to exercise their democratic right. Timely, inclusive, transparent and credible elections are critical to the continued stability of the country. We are encouraged by the Secretary-General's assessment that preparations are going well.”

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23. “Allow me begin by expressing my heartfelt condolences to the people and the Government of Afghanistan on the demise of Vice-President Mohammad Qasim Fahim. His invaluable contribution to the peace, prosperity and stability of Afghanistan will long be remembered. Pakistan also condemns the 17 January terrorist attack in Kabul, and we express our sympathies and condolences. We thank Special Representative Jan Kubis for his effective leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and for his comprehensive briefing this morning. His visit to Pakistan last month provided an opportunity for a frank exchange of views, which we truly appreciate. Pakistan strongly feels that UNAMA is a stabilizing factorinAfghanistan. Its continuedrolethereforeremains crucial.”

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24. “We hope that the Council's pronouncement will have the desired effect in alleviating the sufferings of our Syrian brothers and sisters, both inside the country and outside. Lastly, neither the destruction of chemical weapons nor the improvement of the humanitarian situation is a panacea for the ills afflicting Syria. The real solution lies in dialogue and engagement. We welcome the renewed momentum towards the convening of Geneva II and hope that it will be convened as soon as November. Work towards a plan that fulfils the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people and that is Syrian-led and Syrian-owned remains crucial. We hope that all sides will work towards such an outcome.”

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25. “Pakistan welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2118 (2013) and continued cooperation of the Syrian Government with the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), aimed at dismantling its chemical weapons programme. The Secretary-General says, in his proposal on the elimination of chemical weapons in Syria (S/2013/591), that it is uncharted territory. Pakistan hopes that the cooperation of the Syrian Government with the joint team will continue and that the opposition groups would also extend similar support. It may be recalled that the improved atmosphere in the Council was instrumental in the adoption of the presidential statement on the humanitarian situation in Syria (S/PRST/2013/15).”

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26. “Pakistan's support to the Palestinian cause is unrelenting. We have recently contributed $1 million to the Palestinian Authority for the construction of the Palestinian Embassy in Islamabad. That is just one of the sincere gestures of the Government of Pakistan to show our solidarity with the people of Palestine and their just cause. We continue to believe that peace in the Middle East is dependent on the establishment of an independent, viable and contiguous State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. Vacating occupied Lebanese lands and the Syrian Golan is also imperative. Allow me to turn now to the precarious situation in Syria.”

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27. “It is a fragile and complicated process, and all the more, it merits the support and continued encouragement of the international community. As we have consistently said, the credibility of the Council is linked to the peaceful solution of the long-standing Palestinian issue. For the process to move forward, specific actions are required on the ground. How can we expect the building of trust in an atmosphere where settlement construction continues? Palestinian prisoners remain in prolonged detention. Gaza remains blocked and attacks in and around the Al-Aqsa compound continue to sour the atmosphere. That delicate process requires trust, and trust is earned by action and not by mere words. There have to be consequences for actions, and therefore, we welcome, in that regard, the European Union guidelines on settlements.”

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28. “The nine-month deadline is critical. The longer it takes, the dimmer the possibility of a negotiated settlement would become. In his report on the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine, the Secretary-General says that: "For the negotiations to have a chance at success, they need to be meaningful with a clear political horizon and yield early dividends" (S/2013/524, para. 16). Pakistan agrees with that assessment. We also welcome the fact that the Quartet principals met on the sidelines of the General Assembly on 27 September and that they reaffirmed their determination to lend effective support to the parties and recommitted themselves to a permanent status agreement within the agreed timeline of nine months. The commitment of the international community to that shared objective is critical.”

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29. “I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman for his comprehensive briefing. Today's debate is the first open debate ofthe Security Council on the Middle East since the resumption oftalks between the Israelis and the Palestinians on 14 August. Those talks carry the heavy burden of hope - hope for the region as well as hope for the international community. They represent a remarkable and historic chance ofa solution, based on the establishment of two States, living side by side in peace and security. We have noted that a number of negotiation rounds have taken place in Jericho and Jerusalem. Reports coming out of those talks are less than encouraging, yet we remain cautiously optimistic. It is our hope, as well as our wish, that things behind the scenes are moving in the right direction.”

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30. “The authorities concerned must share all information necessary to ensure the safety of media personnel, who should in turn take their advice into account and respect local laws and regulations. There is a balance to be struck between personal safety and professional prowess. Furthermore, increased resources must be made available to train journalists covering situations of armed conflict, focusing on ways to cope with the changing nature of armed conflicts and the increasing threats of terrorism and kidnappings for ransom. Today's debate is a reiteration of the strong message of resolution 1738 (2006) that the Security Council remains focused on the issue of the protection ofjournalists in armed conflict and is willing to play its role in this regard. We hope that we will continue to stand united towards ensuring this end.”

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31. “Furthermore, ending impunity by bringing the perpetrators of attacks against journalist to justice would have a significant impact on the situation. The Security Council can play an important role by reinforcing this message in its decisions. To ensure the neutrality and impartiality of journalists, such concepts as embedded journalism need to be carefully analysed, especially with regard to their impact on the safety and security ofjournalists. Moreover, employing distinctive emblems in conflict situations may also help. Achieving the delicate balance between the safety and security of journalists and media personnel with the need for unfettered access to conflict areas is of crucial importance.”

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32. “It is a matter of concern that despite clear provisions of international law - in particular article 79 of Additional Protocol I of the Geneva Conventions, which clearly identifies journalists engaged in professional missions in areas of armed conflict as civilians, provided they take no action that prejudices their civilian status - the deliberate targeting, arbitrary detention and internment of journalists in situations of armed conflict continue to be on the rise. It seems that the problem is not a dearth of international legal standards and norms, but a lack of their understanding and implementation. It is therefore important to engage in a well-coordinated and comprehensive international awareness-raising campaign that highlights the existing provisions of international law and points out the consequences of their violation.”

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33. “While reiterating the provisions of that resolution, we need to take a fresh look at contemporary threats to journalists in armed conflicts, in view of the increasingly complex nature of conflict situations, increased use of terror tactics, blurring of boundaries between warring parties in non-international armed conflicts and between war correspondents and independent journalists, and new and emerging trends such as the concept of embeddedjournalism and use by media of protection afforded by private armed escorts.”

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34. “Security Council resolution 1738 (2006), unanimously adopted by the Council more than six years ago, strongly condemned any intentional attacks against journalists, media professionals and associated personnel and sent out a strong signal to the parties to armed conflict that they should comply with their obligations under international law. The resolution also made a strong call for ending impunity in that regard.”

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35. “We would like to thank the United States for organizing today's important debate on an issue of great contemporary importance and relevance. We are also grateful to Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson and the briefers for their useful insights on the subject. First of all, I would like to pay tribute to and salute the journalists who have fallen in the line of duty. They are indeed the fallen brave. The role and the importance of media in shaping public opinion and moral and political choices vis-a-vis conflict situations are becoming increasingly decisive in the modern world. For that reason, threats to the safety and security ofjournalists and associated media personnel have increased manifoldly in recent times.”

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36. “We also encourage the countries of the five permanent members of the Security Council and Germany to persevere with the dialogue process. We note the reappointment of all of the Panel's previous experts. Broadening the composition of the Panel, particularly with regard to experts from developing countries, remains an important issue. The appointment of experts in all the subsidiary bodies of the Council must be based on prior, not past, consultations with the Committee. The principle of transparency and the recruitment process must be adhered to by the Secretariat.”

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37. “We look forward to discussing and examining its recommendations in the Committee. We also share the views expressed by other Council members with regard to strict compliance by the Panel with its mandate. The Panel's reports and research must conform to high standards of objectivity and impartiality. Its findings and recommendations must always be backed by credible evidence. The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as well as Iran's Safeguards Agreement, provide the framework that stipulates Iran's obligations and rights. Any path towards a resolution of the nuclear issue should be based on those instruments. We urge Iran to stay engaged with the IAEA and fully cooperate with the Agency with a view to resolving all outstanding issues.”

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38. “I would like to express my appreciation to Ambassador Quinlan for presenting the 90-day report pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). Pakistan continues to believe that a peaceful and negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear issue is possible; more importantly, it is essential. But a demonstration of political will and flexibility by all concerned is required. Reciprocal confidence-building measures are necessary. A negotiated solution needs to be facilitated by striking a balance between sanctions and negotiations. We call upon the Council and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) to consider revisiting the objectives and strategy, as set out in the relevant resolutions. We thank the Panel of Experts for its final report (see S/2013/331, annex).”

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