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“Indeed, in recent decades the Security Council has been preoccupied with and has held various deliberations about a wide range of issues that might potentially constitute a threat to peace and security, such as drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, terrorism, HIV/AIDS, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the adverse effects of climate change and so forth. Countries under stress and emerging from conflict are particularly vulnerable to such challenges, which too often fuel and prolong existing conflicts and pose threats to peacebuilding efforts in post-conflict States. In fact, risks that transcend boundaries - for example, pandemics and transnational crime networks - are not new. However, the dimensions of the threat they may constitute are novel and changing in the increasingly globalized world we live in.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“I would like to thank you for convening this important meeting, Mr. President, and for honouring us with your presence. Allow me also to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and Mr. Fedotov, Mr. Guterres and Ms. Chan for their statements. According to the Charter, our Organization was founded to maintain international peace and security, and to that end, to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to peace. The meaning of security can no longer be linked to the absence of military threats. We are now exposed to an array of additional areas in which security risks manifest themselves.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“That approach, although difficult, is important and indispensable in diverse societies and it is important that local parties and actors play a principal role in such settlements. In another context, we commend the role of the Serbian Government in arresting General Ratko Mladic. We hope that bringing him to justice will be a further step towards holding all perpetrators accountable, as a firm pillar in restoring justice, in consolidating reconciliation and in the creation of a sustainable peace in the West Balkan area. In conclusion, we reaffirm our support for the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina, its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and we hope that it will qualitatively progress towards a peaceful and prosperous future, as its citizens deserve.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“In this context, I would like to mention and commend the concept paper prepared by the delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina when they held the presidency of the Council, which indicated that the creation of solid institutions, if carried out appropriately, would help re-establish and reaffirm the pillars of security, legitimacy, accountability and efficiency, and thus peace will bring dividends. It is also important for political leaders to avoid divisive and strident rhetoric, which is an obstacle to dialogue and reconciliation, both of which are important for the creation of sustainable peace. The political leaders are capable of playing an effective role in negotiating controversial issues and offering mutual compromises to reach solutions that will be satisfactory to all parties.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“We hope that will happen soon and will ultimately lead to the closure of the Office of the High Representative. While it is important to find common solutions for the various issues between the local parties, with great care and mutual respect for the common interests of the various groups, it is also important that that takes place within the legal framework established by the Dayton Peace Agreement and the country's Constitution. Therefore we hope that the parties refrain from taking steps outside that legal framework. In fact, the creation of national institutions and strong representative structures will be beneficial to all citizens of all groups and identities.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“Mr. Salam (Lebanon) (spoke in Arabic): We thank Mr. Inzko, the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his briefing and for his report (S/2011/682, annex). We welcome the stability in the security situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the regional cooperation with neighbouring States. We hope that the upcoming efforts will lead to the formation of a representative Government that provides momentum to a number of necessary constitutional and economic reforms and that will positively affect the political climate and economic stability of the country. The establishment of a new Government will also hopefully have a positive effect on Bosnia and Herzegovina's efforts to fulfil the conditions and objectives established by the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“Accountability is the way to guarantee justice for the victims and to lessen their suffering and that of their families. It serves as a key tool in turning the page on an era of a culture of impunity. It also serves to deter such actions from taking place in the future. Lebanon congratulates sisterly Libya, which deserves a new dawn after a long chapter of darkness, injustice and impunity.”
2011-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6647 (2011) · source
“We commend as well the calls for Libyan authorities to provide impartial trials for those who have been detained. Justice alone will provide the proper terms of reference to set the record straight and guarantee accountability. The custodians of the revolution and the guardians of its lofty values and image must ensure that the practices of the former dictatorial regime related to arbitrary detention, torture and summary judgments are not repeated. In conclusion, Lebanon believes that the Council has referred the Libyan situation to the ICC in order to prevent continued grave crimes against the Libyan people, who seek freedom and democracy. Now that liberty has been restored in Libya, Lebanon stresses the need to move forward towards the trial of those who have been responsible for grave violations.”
2011-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6647 (2011) · source
“Tribute must be paid to the constructive cooperation during the past few months by States, international and regional organizations and the National Transitional Council (NTC) with the Office of the Prosecutor, as indicated in the report. That cooperation has contributed to progress in the investigations. My country stresses the need for Libya's neighbouring countries to cooperate fully with the Court and with the Prosecutor pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) in order to prevent their territories from becoming safe havens for anyone who attempts to escape from justice. Lebanon also commends the responsible call made by the Chair of the National Transitional Council, Mr. Mustafa Mohammed Abdul Jalil that the revolutionaries refrain from acts of reprisal against those who fought on the side of Al-Qadhafi.”
2011-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6647 (2011) · source
“Subsequently, in resolution 1970 (2011), the Security Council referred the situation in Libya to the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC. Lebanon therefore welcomes all measures taken by the Office of the Prosecutor over the past few months to address the serious crimes committed in Libya that can be classified as crimes against humanity following the outbreak of the revolution. We support the continued efforts to shed light on the facts in order to identify those criminally responsible, in particular with respect to the numerous cases of rape referred to in the report. We also support the efforts to arrest and bring to justice the two fugitives - Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi. The task of the International Criminal Court did not end with the demise of Muammar Al-Qadhafi.”
2011-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6647 (2011) · source
“Mr. Salam (Lebanon) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. My delegation has confidence in your leadership abilities and expertise. I also take this opportunity to thank Her Excellency Ambassador ngu and the Nigerian delegation for their wise leadership of the Council's work during the past month. I also wish to thank Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for his briefing. We appreciate his efforts and those of his Office to promote the rule of law. We would recall that, at its emergency meeting convened in February, the Council of the League of Arab States condemned all actions against Libyan civilians as grave violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.”
2011-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6647 (2011) · source
“Gender analysis is also important and offers a valuable tool for understanding the gender dimensions of violence and recovery and for tailoring effective approaches to gender issues in specific post-conflict settings. In conclusion, peacebuilding is often a long, convoluted and complex undertaking. However, its success is imperative for durable peace and for the sustainable development of societies.”
2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source
“Indeed, existing studies suggest that gender balance not only reduces corruption but also ensures greater transparency and responsiveness to community needs. That is why meaningful participation of women in decision-making institutions and mechanisms related to peacebuilding should begin at the earliest stage of recovery. Efforts have been made to ensure gender expertise in mediation and to promote the access of women and girls to security and justice. However, we believe that the United Nations and the Peacebuilding Commission should provide more systematic assistance to Governments and help them ensure more consistent participation of women in peace accords and donor conferences.”
2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source
“Strong partnership among international and national actors is necessary to operationalize national ownership of peacebuilding, without which peacebuilding is unlikely to be sustainable or successful. Despite progress in this regard, more needs to be done to enable the United Nations to effectively support national peacebuilding efforts. That is particularly true for certain peacebuilding core areas such as rule of law and security sector reform. As is well known, those areas are fundamental for ensuring security, preventing new eruptions of violence and effectively combating drug trafficking and organized crime. Fourthly, the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to women from Yemen and Liberia was a laudable recognition of the difference that women can make when they so courageously engage in rebuilding their societies.”
2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the various reviews carried out by the Secretary-General's Policy Committee for the purpose of coherence and the efforts to strengthen partnership and coordination between the United Nations and the World Bank. Furthermore, we strongly believe an integrated peacebuilding strategy must be developed to create a reference point for coherence. Such a strategy should be based on impartial analysis of the root causes of the conflict and should be subject to timely review, according to the dynamic and evolving environment on the ground. Thirdly, my delegation is encouraged by the decision to make national capacity assessment part of the integrated missions planning process.”
2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source
“Cheng- Hopkins that in certain settings evolving circumstances on the ground may require a shift in the field leadership profile and timely deployment of senior leaders with adequate expertise to support peacebuilding efforts, with special attention being duly given to the strategic period immediately following the end of the conflict. Secondly, my delegation believes that peacebuilding is collective in nature, and its success depends largely on the clarity of the roles and responsibilities of a wide array of local, national and international actors. Since none of those actors can individually conduct an overall successful peacekeeping operation, coherence and coordination are essential to manage the interdependence of their roles.”
2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for organizing this meeting. Allow me also to thank Ms. Cheng-Hopkins for her informative briefing and Ambassador Lucas for her presentation. We welcome the positive measures adopted in certain peacebuilding areas, such as the start of the implementation process of the international civilian capacities review, ensuring appropriate United Nations senior leadership capacities, and strengthening partnerships with the World Bank and other stakeholders. However, considerable work remains to be done to support national efforts in building suitable conditions for durable peace. I would like to make the following remarks in that regard. First, concerning United Nations senior leadership, my delegation concurs with Ms.”
2011-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6643 (2011) · source
“Finally, it is our collective and individual responsibility as Member States to adopt a determined and consistent approach that will lead to positive and concrete results in the lives of women in conflict and post-conflict situations. The framework and the tools are at hand; let us back them with the necessary political will.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“Thirdly, we would like to stress the importance of investing in youth, girls and boys alike, as an essential driving force behind meaningful peacebuilding efforts. Arab youth have lately become the symbol of an uprising in the name of freedom, dignity and participation. In their legitimate struggle for a better life, Arab youth groups have exhibited immense creativity. The ideals of young people are their most valuable resource for influencing the development of their societies and the shape of their future. This has been embodied by Ms. Tawakkul Karman, the first Arab woman to become a Nobel Prize laureate, along with two great women leaders from Liberia.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“Peace accord provisions could have far- reaching consequences on women's engagement in post-conflict governance and on their access to justice, reparations, resources and economic security. International, regional and national actors should therefore spare no efforts to engage women and to ensure the inclusion of gender expertise in peace efforts. It is also essential that regular consultations between special envoys and mediators and women's civil society groups become standard operating procedure. Partnerships with male community leaders and opinion-shapers could also play an important role in raising awareness of the benefits of women's participation and could help to implement gender- related programming at the local level.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“Secondly, the meaningful participation of women in decision-making forums, institutions and mechanisms related to conflict resolution and peacebuilding is essential, not only for peace but also for sustainable development and long-term security. Such participation should be treated as a requirement for building a solid and genuine democracy, which cannot be fully achieved unless the inequalities affecting half of the population are adequately addressed. In that sense, the political participation of women and addressing their specific needs are not solely social issues, but also good governance issues. In particular, women's engagement in peace negotiations is essential to ensure that their rights and needs are taken into account in peace agreements and institutional arrangements.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“In that regard, reforming the security sector and ensuring respect for the rule of law in a gender-responsive manner is of crucial importance. Conflict and post-conflict societies should be assisted in those areas as early as possible. The preventive aspect of resolution 1325 (2000) also includes women's full and equal involvement in conflict prevention efforts. We concur with the Secretary-General's report (S/2011/598*) that more attention needs to be paid to women's roles in the field. We support his recommendation for the Council to use its deliberations on preventive diplomacy and mediation to consider means of enhancing the role of women in conflict prevention.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“Despite important national, regional and international efforts, however, the conditions that women and girls still face in situations of armed conflict continue to be abhorrent. The benefits of resolution 1325 (2000) have yet to reach most women in conflict and in fragile settings. In that regard, allow me to make the following comments. First, we view the prevention of conflict as a crucial element of resolution 1325 (2000). That includes the prevention of all forms of conflict-related violence against women and girls. Sexual violence remains the least-condemned war crime in peace agreements and beyond. The elimination of impunity is perhaps the single most effective preventive tool to fight that crime.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“At the outset, allow me to thank you, Madam President, for having organized this important and timely debate. Allow me also to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing, and Ms. Bachelet, Ambassador Kapambwe and Ms. Nemat for their presentations. More than a decade has passed since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). Throughout that period, the United Nations system, regional organizations, Member States and civil society have made significant efforts to adapt the resolution to local settings through a wide spectrum of measures and initiatives. Progress has been made in terms of discourse and evolving practice on the participation of women in conflict prevention, resolution and peacebuilding, and awareness has increased of the threat that sexual violence constitutes to peace and security.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“Likewise, it would not be enough for the Council to agree that Israel is the party undermining the possibility of a resumption of effective negotiations, as called for by the Quartet; the Council also has the duty to hold Israel and its leaders accountable for not abiding by their international obligations, for disregarding Security Council resolutions and for systematically violating international law and international humanitarian law.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“The Israelis have also uprooted and burned hundreds of olive and almond trees in Ramallah, Bethlehem and Hebron. In addition, armed settlers have physically assaulted and injured Palestinian civilians, including many children, as documented by reports of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Again, is this not clearly inconsistent with the Road Map obligations? Is this not clearly provocative? Should we also add that the erection of the wall continues unabated, despite the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice and the Road Map obligations? It would not be enough for the Council to recommend to the General Assembly the admission of the State of Palestine to the United Nations; the Council also has the duty to ensure an end to Palestine's occupation.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“On 14 October, Israeli authorities approved a plan for the construction of 2,610 units in the settlement of Givat Hamatos, on land illegally annexed from Beit Safafa and Bethlehem, further inserting East Jerusalem and cutting it off from the rest of the West Bank. Is that not clearly inconsistent with the Road Map obligations? Is this not clearly provocative? Since 23 September, Israel has unrelentingly continued to blockade Gaza, severely restricting the access of goods and limiting the movement of people, in addition to launching air strikes against its suffering people. Is this not clearly inconsistent with the Road Map obligations? Is this not clearly provocative? Since 23 September, Israel has demolished Palestinian residences and farms in the regions of Qalqiliya, Kafr ad-Dik and Tubas.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“As for settlements, the Road Map provides that "the Government of Israel immediately dismantles settlement outposts erected since March 2001," and provides that "consistent with the Mitchell Report, the Government of Israel freezes all settlement activity (including natural growth of settlements)". Furthermore, the Quartet statement of 23 September calls upon the parties to refrain from provocative actions if negotiations are to be effective. On 29 September, less than a week after the Quartet statement was issued, Israeli authorities approved a plan to build 1,100 housing units in the settlement of Gilo, on land originally expropriated mainly from the Palestinian village of Beit Jala. Is this not clearly inconsistent with their Road Map obligations? Is this not clearly provocative?”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“In other words, the occupying Power would be granted a right of veto over the right to self- determination of the Palestinian people, a right that the General Assembly has recognized as inalienable since 1974. Despite all its shortcomings, let me now welcome the Quartet's statement of 23 September. Since the Quartet reiterated the obligations of both parties under the Road Map, it might be warranted to recall that, with regard to security, the Road Map provides that the "Government of Israel takes no actions undermining trust, including deportations, attack on civilians, confiscation and/or demolition of Palestinian homes and property, as a punitive measure or to facilitate Israeli construction".”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“That request should continue to be dealt with by the Council solely on the basis of its objective merits, in accordance with the 1948 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the admission of new Members. The examination of the request by the Security Council should therefore in no way be linked to the Quartet activity, or subordinated to the course of the negotiation process and its vicissitudes. More fundamental, the question of the recognition of Palestinian statehood cannot and should not be subjected to the outcome of negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis. Otherwise, Palestinian statehood would be made dependent on the approval of Israel.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Pascoe for his briefing. Allow me to join my colleagues in extending my condolences to the Government and people of Turkey on the victims of yesterday's earthquake, and to the Government and people of Saudi Arabia on the passing away of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. It is clear that there can be no final and durable solution to the Palestine question without real and genuine negotiations on final status issues, such as Jerusalem, refugees, settlements, water and security. That was repeatedly emphasized by President Mahmoud Abbas before and after submitting the request of the State of Palestine for membership in the Organization.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“In that context, the specific needs of girls and women in all security sector reform processes must be taken into account by supporting gender-sensitive police, army and justice reform and training, and by including women in those processes. The outcome of a capacity and needs assessment of national actors should guide the planning and implementation of security sector reform assistance, with emphasis on capacity development. The ability of the country concerned to own its own security sector reform must become a priority for the Council's mandates. In that regard, the Nigerian presidency rightly emphasizes South-South cooperation and the evolving capacity of the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States in support of security sector reform in Africa (see S/2011/627, annex).”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“Also, the role of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations is important in further strengthening a comprehensive United Nations approach to security sector reform. We need to recognize that security sector reform is a national process that is likely to see gradual transformation in the capacity of the State and in the perception of security institutions in the societies concerned. Thus, the notion of national ownership is not simply a slogan, but also a crucial element in countries emerging from conflict. Security sector reform assistance, whether undertaken bilaterally or within United Nations missions and regional frameworks, must be envisaged in close coordination with the Government and the widest possible segments of society, including women and national civil society actors.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“To that end, we see the need for more integrated planning and implementation of United Nations mandates across the entire peacebuilding continuum, starting with mediation, passing through disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, and moving towards rule of law assistance, the empowerment of youth and women and socio-economic recovery. Security sector reform is influenced by the progress in all such processes over time. Its success will be largely determined by the ability to respond to context-specific demands and critical political hurdles and to address resource gaps. The role of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund is critical, not least to encourage a more coherent and coordinated approach to those mutually reinforcing processes in the countries concerned.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“Today, the international community perceives security sector reform within the broader framework of peace consolidation and institution- building for countries emerging from conflict, as the link between security sector reform and socio- economic development is clearer than ever. In that regard, security sector reform should be considered within the broad framework of the rule of law and as part of a political process that is linked to other peacebuilding objectives and anchored in national ownership. At the same time, international assistance for security sector reform must be conceived and implemented within a long-term and sustainable effort. All those notions are at the heart of the draft presidential statement that we will adopt today, which Lebanon fully supports.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“At the outset, we would like to welcome you, Mr. President, and to express our appreciation to your country for organizing this important debate. We would also like to extend our thanks to Under-Secretary-General Mr. Herve Ladsous for his important introductory remarks. Lebanon aligns itself with the statement to be made by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. In many post-conflict countries, including the majority of countries on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission, all of which are in Africa, security sector reform is a foremost priority for peacebuilding.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“Thus, in conformity with the position it took on 3 August regarding the presidential statement (S/PRST/20ll/l6), and in protection of Lebanon's unity and stability, Lebanon today abstained from voting on the draft resolution before us.”
2011-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6627 (2011) · source
“Mr. Salam (Lebanon) (spoke in Arabic): First of all, I would like to congratulate Nigeria, Madame President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. I also wish to thank the President and all my colleagues for their kind words about our work during our presidency of the Council last month. Permit me once again to say that, given the events unfolding in Syria, Lebanon would like to defend that brotherly Arab country and its right to sovereignty and the integrity of its people and land, including the right to ensure the security and safety of all its citizens. We would also like once again to express our great sorrow at the death of all victims in sisterly Syria.”
2011-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6627 (2011) · source
“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 Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.25 am.”
2011-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6626 (2011) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, South Africa, Russian Federation, 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 2010 (2011). I now give the floor to the representative of Somalia.”
2011-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6626 (2011) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Security Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2011/595, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, Nigeria, Portugal and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/549, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia. I also wish to draw the attention of Council members to documents S/2011/59l and S/2011/602, which contain an exchange of letters between the Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council.”
2011-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6626 (2011) · source
“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 pm.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“I thank Mr. De Mistura for his kind words towards Lebanon. The representative of Afghanistan has asked for the floor to make a further statement.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our appreciation for the efforts of the international community in general, and the United Nations in particular, in all fields. The Organization is working with courage and resolve in difficult security conditions for a better future for Afghanistan, a country rich in civilization, potential and yearning for peace and progress. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Canada.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“I also recall the importance of moving ahead with the implementation of the provisions of the Kabul process, and look forward to agreement on the International Monetary Fund country programme, the absence of which would adversely affect the reconstruction and socio-economic development of Afghanistan. At the regional and international levels, we welcome the efforts of Afghanistan's neighbouring States to consolidate security and economic cooperation, particularly with respect to border control and the fight against drug trafficking and terrorism. The stability and prosperity of Afghanistan will have an impact on the region, and we look forward to the convening of the Istanbul and Bonn Conferences in the coming months. They represent the international community's reaffirmation of its commitment to supporting Afghanistan.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“Although the efforts of UNAMA have yet to stem the tide of violence and injustice against women, they have helped to mitigate it. In that regard, we welcome UNAMA's focus on situations of arbitrary detention and detainee abuse and on guaranteeing fair trials, which are prerequisites for good governance and the rule of law. Perhaps the most horrendous situation described in the Secretary-General's report (S/2011/590) is the ongoing recruitment of children by the various parties to the conflict for military and even sexual purposes. We call for zero tolerance for that phenomenon and due punishment for those responsible, with the aim of preventing such abuse.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“We extend our sincere condolences to the Government and people of Afghanistan, including the family of the deceased. In that context, we call for moving ahead with the policy of dialogue, reconciliation and confidence- building as the only alternative to violence, with a view to achieving the desired peace. The sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) will have an important role to play in ensuring the success of the HPC in a matter that is of no less importance than the political and security situation. We call for decisive efforts to improve the human rights situation in Afghanistan, particularly by enforcing the law prohibiting violence against women and protecting women from injustice, coercion and discrimination, as our Organization demands.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“Undoubtedly, the resolution adopted to increase the number and preparedness of national military forces will contribute to improving the security situation in the country. In the light of the increasing number of civilian losses and injuries, we reiterate our call on all parties to abide scrupulously with the provisions of international humanitarian law and to do everything possible to protect innocent persons from violence, as well as mosques and hospitals, which have not been spared from attack in recent months. Lebanon condemns the assassination of Mr. Burhanuddin Rabbani, former President and Chair of the High Peace Council (HPC), which was intended to undermine the efforts made by the Council to achieve dialogue and reconciliation among all components of Afghan society.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Lebanon. I would like to begin by joining my colleagues in thanking Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), for his briefing and his efforts in that country. I should also like once again to welcome Mr. Zalmai Rassoul, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, as well as to thank him for his statement and his presence here. I should now like to make a few comments. With the beginning of the gradual handover of responsibility for security to Afghan authorities, the difficult security situation continues to be a source of major concern for Afghans as well as for the international community.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan for his statement. I now give the floor to the members of the Council.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source