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1. “Mr. Salam (Lebanon) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to thank Mexico for choosing the topic under discussion today. The rule of law at the international level is a cornerstone of the maintenance of international peace and security, and the Security Council must retain it as a method of work and a goal in view at all times. I would like to thank Ms. Migiro for her presence here today and her important remarks, and Ms. O'Brien for her comprehensive statement. International law is the accumulation of written and unwritten rules that regulate international relations. Notwithstanding the differences between States in terms of population, geography, national culture, identity, religion and political, economic and social considerations, we are all united by the obligation to abide by the provisions of international law.”

   2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source

2. “It goes without saying that political efforts should be accompanied by a social and economic plan to contribute to addressing the root causes of the crisis and the reconstruction of the Sudan. In conclusion, we emphasize the importance of the ongoing cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, and call on the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the Arab League, the African Union and the Non-Aligned Movement to continue their essential coordination role in order to achieve peace and stability in the Sudan.”

   2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source

3. “Sixth, we support efforts to achieve a comprehensive, final and peaceful solution in Darfur, and we commend the State of Qatar and its Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani for hosting the peace negotiations in Doha. We call upon all factions to return to the negotiating table and to resolve all disputed matters through dialogue. We call upon those States with influence to exert pressure on the remaining parties to join the negotiations. Seventh, we caution against the danger of politicization and double standards in the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and we recall the substance of the resolutions of the League of Arab States rejecting the ICC decisions against President Omer Hassan Al-Bashir.”

   2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source

4. “Second, the success of the multi-level electoral process, which took place between 11 and 15 April, should be commended, despite its shortcomings, and considered an important step in guaranteeing the stability and sustainability of the implementation of all the provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. Third, we call for continued efforts to guarantee the successful implementation of the referendum on the fate of the South, and we emphasize the importance of making unity an attractive option, in accordance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. Fourth, we support the negotiations for the post- referendum stage, regardless of the outcome of the referendum. Fifth, we welcome the improved relations between the Sudan and Chad and the establishment of joint forces to monitor their common borders.”

   2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source

5. “It would have been impossible to achieve any of these steps without the political will and determination of the Sudanese Government of National Unity and all other concerned parties. As Council Members know, this meeting is being held only a few months before the scheduled referendum on the fate of the South, and thus at a very important stage in the history of the Sudan. In this context, Lebanon would like to emphasize the importance of the following points. First, the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of the Sudan must be respected.”

   2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source

6. “When we look at a number of issues before us - such as the monitoring of the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, the referendum in the South and its aftermath, the demarcation of the Abyei borders, the question of the wealth-sharing, the situation in Darfur, the humanitarian situation and the displaced population - we see that the only option is to support the path towards peace based on political dialogue as the best way to settle the conflict in the Sudan, to establish peace and stability and to address all problems. Five years after its signing, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement has proved both its effectiveness and the need for a thorough follow-up on the implementation of all its provisions.”

   2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source

7. “We express our deep appreciation for the convening of today's meeting and for the goodwill that we perceive in support for the Sudan in meeting the historic challenges that it faces today. We hope that our efforts will be successful so as to benefit that country, and consequently the entire region and the African continent.”

   2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source

8. “Mr. Salam (Lebanon) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to welcome President Mbeki and to express my deep appreciation for his wise efforts. I also welcome Mr. Menkerios, Mr. Bassole and Mr. Gambari and congratulate them on their efforts on behalf of the Sudan. I thank them for their valuable briefings. The idea of this unusual meeting emerged during Security Council consultations on 11 February, when members expressed their wish to hold a in-depth discussion of the situation in the Sudan with the two mediators, President Mbeki and Mr. Bassole, and the two Special Representatives, Mr. Gambari and Mr. Menkerios, in order to consider what can be done to help that large country address its challenges and overcome its crises and to reflect on what the United Nations can do in that regard.”

   2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source

9. “We refuse to give up in the face of this situation, and we call on all States, despite all the difficulties of this situation, to immediately resume and intensify international efforts, especially those of the E3+3. We appreciate all the efforts made by the E3+3 in recent years to reach, through responsible dialogue and due flexibility, a solution to all pending issues with regard to the Iranian nuclear programme on the basis of mutual respect, constructive cooperation and the right of all States parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, to have access to nuclear energy and to develop the relevant technologies in accordance with the IAEA comprehensive safeguards agreement.”

   2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source

10. “Even if the understanding does not dispel the doubts and respond to the questions of many Council members, the most effective response to any concerns or questions about the Iranian nuclear issue will come through further dialogue, not through sanctions. That is Lebanon's firm and well-known position of principle. My Government has studied the issue of today's vote, and we have not at this time reached a final position. For that reason, Lebanon abstained. However, Lebanon believes, on the basis of its unwavering positions, which I have just recalled, that today's new sanctions resolution is a sad setback for diplomatic efforts.”

    2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source

11. “Thus, Lebanon believes that the understanding reflected in the Tehran declaration on enriched uranium - reached in May at the excellent initiative of Brazil and Turkey - is a significant step towards a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. My delegation has reaffirmed several times before the Council that the Tehran understanding provides an important opportunity that we should all seize and deal with in a positive manner. Although that understanding did not have the necessary support and was not given enough time to yield the expected results, its elements still provide a gateway for the required process of confidence building.”

    2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source

12. “Israel should adhere to the Non-Proliferation Treaty as a non-nuclear State and subject all of its nuclear facilities to the comprehensive safeguards regime of the International Atomic Energy Agency. It is very important for Lebanon to say that the approach to non-proliferation issues should be comprehensive and non-selective. However, a focus on nuclear non-proliferation should not overshadow the need to reaffirm the inherent and inalienable right of all States parties to the NPT, including the Islamic Republic of Iran, to the peaceful use of nuclear energy in accordance with the rules and criteria established by the International Atomic Energy Agency as well as its comprehensive safeguards regime.”

    2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source

13. “In line with our endeavour to attain the noble objective of freeing the entire world of nuclear weapons, our Arab peoples dream of the day when the people of the Middle East can enjoy living in a region free of nuclear weapons, as is the case with other regions and other peoples of the world. In this regard, we stress the importance of the final document of the 2010 NPT Review Conference, which reaffirms the call to transform the Middle East into a zone free of nuclear weapons on the basis of the decision of the 1995 Review and Extension Conference and to develop a mechanism for its implementation. Israel is the only country in our region that possesses nuclear weapons.”

    2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source

14. “Mr. Salam (Lebanon) (spoke in Arabic): Lebanon was among the first countries to accede to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). It is therefore important for Lebanon to reaffirm that the Treaty is extremely important in terms of the balance among and interdependence of its three pillars: disarmament, non-proliferation and the right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy. For both Lebanon and the Arab States in general, the Treaty is the cornerstone of our response to the expectation of our peoples for a world free of nuclear weapons. On behalf of the Arab Group, Lebanon reaffirmed this principle during last month's NPT Review Conference in New York. There, the need to attain the universality of the Treaty was included among the core priorities of the international community.”

    2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source

15. “In favour: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, France, Gabon, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Arabic): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1925 (2010). 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 9.55 am. 10-37989”

    2010-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6324 (2010) · source

16. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. 2 Members of the Council have before them the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Gabon, Uganda, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America, document S/2010/256. I should like to draw the attention of members to document S/2010/ 164, which contains the thirty-first report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2010-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6324 (2010) · source

17. “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. The President (spoke in Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2010-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6324 (2010) · source

18. “There are no further speakers on my list. The Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.55 p.m.”

    2010-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6321 (2010) · source

19. “There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, France, Gabon, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. The President (spoke in Arabic): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1923 (2010). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    2010-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6321 (2010) · source

20. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2010/251, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2010/217, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad. I also wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2010/250, which contains a letter dated 21 May 2010 from the Permanent Representative of Chad to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.”

    2010-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6321 (2010) · source

21. “I should like to inform the Council that l have received a letter from the representative of Chad, 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. Allam-mi (Chad) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2010-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6321 (2010) · source

22. “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 on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.55 am. 10-37501”

    2010-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6320 (2010) · source

23. “The President (spoke in Arabic): 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. Ad Melkert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Melkert 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. I should like to draw the attention of members to document S/2010/240, containing the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 1883 (2009).”

    2010-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6320 (2010) · source

24. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq, 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. Al Bayati (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2010-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6320 (2010) · source

25. “There are no further speakers 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 12.30p.m. 25”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

26. “I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Haris Silajdzic', Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to make a further statement.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

27. “Serbia continues to believe that bilateral and intra-regional economic cooperation provides a special impetus to the lasting stabilization of Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as of the entire region of South- East Europe and the Western Balkans. For its part, Serbia stands ready to cooperate fully in this regard. The President (spoke in Arabic): I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Pedro Serrano, acting head of the delegation of the European Union to the United Nations.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

28. “Serbia views the development of its relations with Republika Srpska on the basis of the Agreement on Special Parallel Relations to be within the context of its efforts to strengthen overall relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina. I wish also to point out that my country supports the continuation of negotiations and concrete work on the resolution of border issues between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. Serbia supports Bosnia and Herzegovina on its road to the European Union and strongly advocates its inclusion in the EU decision on visa regime liberalization. Serbia expects that the EU-Western Balkans conference, to be held in Sarajevo on 2 June, will encourage the EU commitment to continuing the process of enlargement.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

29. “The declaration on Srebrenica adopted by the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia is a clear signal of the support of my country to Bosnia and Herzegovina and of our readiness to confront the past and take political responsibility for the future and well-being of the region. The Declaration adopted at the Istanbul summit by the Presidents of Serbia and Turkey and the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the results of the trilateral meetings of the Foreign Ministers of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey held thus far have made an important contribution and given impetus to the promotion of good-neighbourly relations, better regional cooperation and a common European future.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

30. “It will respect every agreement reached by consent of the two entities and by consensus among the three constituent peoples in Bosnia and Herzegovina containing sustainable solutions that are in the spirit of modern democratic values. We encourage all participants in this process to do everything that is necessary to achieving such an agreement. Similarly, it is by upholding the principle of consensus - two plus three - that Serbia views the ongoing process of transfer of competences from the Office of the High Representative to the EU Special Representative. Guided by its resolve to help achieve complete normalization and foster a new quality of relations, Serbia has taken important steps towards full national reconciliation.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

31. “Proceeding from the strategic foreign policy priorities and commitments of the Republic of Serbia to the promotion of relations with neighbouring countries, I would like to confirm once again the support of my country for the integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and our readiness for close cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, particularly in building peace, stability and prosperity in the Balkans and in furthering our common goal of j oining the European Union (EU). As a country committed to maintaining good- neighbourly relations, Serbia is a staunch advocate of the lasting stabilization of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

32. “I give the floor to the representative of Serbia. Mr. Starcevic' (Serbia) I would like first of all to welcome Mr. Haris Silajdzie, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. The delegation of Serbia has studied the thirty- seventh report on the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement (S/2010/235) and listened to the views expressed in the Council today with keen interest. As a signatory and guarantor of the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and pursuant to resolution 1031 (1995), Serbia is consistently and firmly committed to full respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

33. “We commend Turkey for its role in conducting tripartite talks among Bosnia and Herzegovina and its two neighbours. This initiative will strengthen stability and good-neighbourly relations. We cherish the hope that Bosnia and Herzegovina will enjoy a future of security and prosperity. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Croatia.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

34. “In the light of the elections to be held in October, we call on all actors to exercise restraint and to refrain from engaging in inflammatory rhetoric that focuses on narrow ethnic interests and magnifies divisions. With regard to the concerning escalation of rhetoric attacking State institutions, laws and prerogatives, we stress the importance of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina within its internationally recognized borders. We are concerned over these attempts, which could compromise its unity, and subsequently its stability and that of the entire Balkan region. In closing, we commend the positive environment prevailing in the region and welcome the announcement by Croatia and Serbia of their support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

35. “The country has seen positive developments, in particular with regard to meeting the conditions set by the European Union for visa liberalization and to relations with its neighbours. However, we believe that progress should be achieved in several areas, such as constitutional and economic reform; the resolution of issues related to State property, especially defence property; filling key public positions; and the return of refugees and internally displaced persons. That will require serious dialogue with a view to achieving genuine reconciliation and cooperation that will allow the State to perform its functions. Any diversion from those principles will have a negative impact on all parties, irrespective of their political orientation and position, and on the economic situation and livelihoods of Bosnia's citizens.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

36. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Lebanon. At the outset, I wish to thank His Excellency Mr. Haris Siladeie for his statement. Our thanks go also to High Representative Inzko for his comprehensive brieflng. We commend his efforts to promote the political process and assure him of our full support. We support Bosnia and Herzegovina in its endeavours to meet the objectives and conditions of the Dayton Peace Agreement and the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council, which will ultimately lead to the closure of the Office of the High Representative. We support Bosnia and Herzegovina as it embarks on a path that will lead to stability and prosperity.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

37. “I thank Mr. Inzko for his briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Haris Siladeie, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

38. “If I hear any objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Serrano. There being no objection it is so decided. I invite Mr. Serrano to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. 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. I should like to draw the attention of members of the Council to document S/2010/235, containing a letter dated 14 May 2010 from the Secretary-General transmitting the thirty-seventh report of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by His Excellency Mr. Valentin Inzko, to whom I now give the floor.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

39. “Vilovic' (Croatia) and Mr. Starcevic' (Serbia) took seats at the Council table. The President (spoke in Arabic): 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 His Excellency Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Inzko to take a seat at the Council table. I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from His Excellency Mr. Pedro Serrano, in which he requests to be invited, in his capacity as acting head of the delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in 2 the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

40. “At the outset, I should like to acknowledge the presence of His Excellency Mr. Haris Siladeie, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On behalf of the Security Council, I extend a warm welcome to Mr. Silajdiie. I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Croatia and Serbia, 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.”

    2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source

41. “I thank Mr. Gambari 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 10.40 am. 10-36935”

    2010-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6318 (2010) · source

42. “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. Ibrahim Gambari, Joint Special Representative for the African Union and the United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Gambari to take a seat at the Council table. 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. I should like to draw the attention of members to the report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (8/2010/213). At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr.”

    2010-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6318 (2010) · source

43. “I thank Ambassador Araud for his briefing. On behalf of the Council, I wish to thank all members of the Security Council and the Secretariat who took part in the mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which was ably led by Ambassador Araud. There are no further speakers 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 11.50 am.”

    2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6317 (2010) · source

44. “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 Council will hear a briefing by His Excellency Mr. Gerard Araud, Permanent Representative of France, who led the Security Council mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I would like to welcome the return of the members of the Council and the Secretariat who took part in the mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Ge'rard Araud in his capacity as the leader of the Security Council mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6317 (2010) · source

45. “In the absence of an international peace force, we call on donors to support the African Union Mission in Somalia, and we commend the African Union's efforts to establish comprehensive peace in Somalia. In conclusion, we applaud Djibouti for its efforts to revive peace in the Horn of Africa. We stress the importance of the Istanbul Conference on Somalia and of enhancing the cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union so as to establish stability in the Horn of Africa. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.40 am. 15”

    2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source

46. “With regard to security, we emphasize the importance of providing training for security forces in Somalia, and we call on donors to provide the resources necessary to support the security sector in Somalia. With regard to piracy, we stress the impact that this scourge has on international maritime routes and the obstacles it poses to the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Somalia. Economic development and efforts to fight poverty on land and to reach a political solution to the situation in Somalia are factors that will contribute to fighting piracy. We condemn attacks against humanitarian workers and call on donors to respond to the humanitarian appeals that have been made.”

    2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source

47. “We call on Eritrea to allow access to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as called for by Djibouti. We applaud Djibouti for the withdrawal of its forces and troops in compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. Resolution 1907 (2009), which imposes sanctions on Eritrea, was adopted as a result of the concern that Eritrea had not complied with previous Security Council resolutions. We stress the importance of ending any confrontation on the border between Djibouti and Eritrea. 10-36796 With regard to Somalia, we would like to stress that the Djibouti peace process should be upheld, and we stress that efforts to resolve the situation in Somalia should not focus exclusively on the maintenance of security and stability. In particular, we would like to stress the following.”

    2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source

48. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Lebanon. Like others before me, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of Djibouti, and thank him for his kind words addressed to my country, Lebanon. We regret the border dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea and hope that it will come to an end as soon as possible. We stress and reiterate the importance of Djibouti's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and we reject all acts of aggression against that country. We also stress the importance of respect for Security Council resolution 1907 (2009), which calls on Eritrea to withdraw its forces from Djibouti forthwith. We also stress the importance of compliance with resolution 1862 (2009) so as to restore peaceful dialogue between the two countries and to return the situation to the status quo ante.”

    2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source

49. “I thank His Excellency the President of Djibouti for his statement. I now give the floor to Council members who would like to speak.”

    2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source

50. “Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic oijiboati, was escorted to a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Arabic): On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in response to a letter dated 5 May 2010 addressed to the President of the Security Council from the representative of Djibouti. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti.”

    2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source