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1. “"The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to provide a follow-up report within 12 months to consider the effectiveness of the United Nations system's support to the promotion of the rule of law in conflict and post- conflict situations." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/20l2/ 1. I should like to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes, in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I now give the floor to the representative of Brazil.”

   2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

2. “The Council reiterates the need to ensure that sanctions are carefully targeted in support of clear objectives and designed carefully so as to minimize possible adverse consequences and implemented by Member States. The Council remains committed to ensure that fair and clear procedures exist for placing individuals and entities on sanctions lists and for removing them, as well as for granting humanitarian exemptions. "The Security Council looks forward to the high-level meeting on the rule of law at the national and international levels to be held on 24 September 2012 and notes with appreciation the intention to extend an invitation to the President of the Council to participate in the event.”

   2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

3. “"The Security Council reaffirms that the failure to prosecute persons responsible for acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, including hostage-taking, negatively affects the rule of law, and recalls its decision contained in resolution 2015 (2011) to continue consideration, as a matter of urgency, without prejudice to any further steps to ensure that pirates are held accountable, of the establishment of specialized anti-piracy courts in Somalia and other States in the region with substantial international participation and/or support. "The Security Council considers sanctions an important tool in the maintenance and restoration of international peace and security.”

   2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

4. “"The Security Council recalls the statement by its President on 29 June 2010 (S/PRST/ZO 1 0/1 1), which included the contribution of the International Criminal Court, ad hoc and mixed tribunals, as well as chambers in national tribunals to the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. In this regard, the Council reiterates its previous call on the importance of State cooperation with these Courts and Tribunals in accordance with the States' respective obligations.”

   2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

5. “"The Security Council reaffirms its strong opposition to impunity for serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law. The Council further emphasizes the responsibility of States to comply with their relevant obligations to end impunity and to thoroughly investigate and prosecute persons responsible for war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity or other serious Violations of international humanitarian law in order to prevent violations, avoid their recurrence and seek sustainable peace, justice, truth and reconciliation.”

   2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

6. “"The Security Council notes with concern that transnational organized crime and drug trafficking can pose serious threats to international security in different regions of the world, notes also that these transnational crimes may threaten the security of countries on its agenda, including post-conflict States, encourages the coordination of United Nations actions as well as Member States' actions in fighting these threats through implementation of national and international applicable norms, relevant international long-term capacity-building efforts and regional initiatives. "The Security Council reiterates its call on all parties to armed conflict to comply with the obligations applicable to them under international humanitarian law and to take all required steps to protect civilians and recalls in this regard resolution 1894 (2009).”

   2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

7. “"The Security Council welcomes efforts by the Rule of Law Unit and the Rule of Law Coordination and Resource Group within existing mandates and encourages further efforts to ensure greater coordination and coherence in rule of law activities in conflict-affected societies. To this end, the Council requests that the Secretary- General continue his efforts to further clarify roles and responsibilities within the United Nations system for specific rule of law activities, based on assessments of agencies' respective strengths and capacities, to ensure more effective delivery of support to conflict-affected countries.”

   2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

8. “In this regard, the Council takes note of the initiatives being taken by some conflict-affected countries to help ensure national ownership in rule of law assistance activities and improve the quality of support to those countries. "The Security Council recognizes the need for enhanced efforts aimed at capacity building in justice and security institutions, especially in the police, prosecutorial, judicial and corrections sectors. In this regard, the Council notes the need for increased efforts to ensure that conflict- affected countries are able to access a broad range of relevant expertise, in particular from developing countries, in order to effectively build the capacity of justice and security institutions.”

   2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

9. “"The Security Council reaffirms that sustainable peace requires an integrated approach based on coherence between political, security, development, human rights, including gender 12-2096] equality, and rule of law and justice activities. In this regard, the Council emphasizes the importance of the rule of law as one of the key elements of conflict prevention, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. "The Security Council recognizes the importance of national ownership in rule of law assistance activities, strengthening justice and security institutions that are accessible and responsive to citizens' needs and which promote social cohesion and economic prosperity.”

   2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

10. “The Council acknowledges that political will and the concerted efforts of both national Governments and the international community are critical to preventing conflict and achieving success in the restoration of and respect for the rule of law. "The Security Council reiterates its concern about the situation of the most vulnerable in societies affected by armed conflict, including women and children as well as other vulnerable groups and displaced persons. The Council expresses particular concern about sexual and gender-based violence in conflict situations and recalls in this regard resolution 1325 (2000) and other relevant resolutions.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

11. “"The Security Council is committed to and actively supports the peaceful settlement of disputes and reiterates its call upon Member States to settle their disputes by peaceful means as set forth in Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations. The Council emphasizes the key role of the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, in adjudicating disputes among States and the value of its work. To this end the Council calls upon States that have not yet done so to consider accepting the jurisdiction of the Court in accordance with its Statute. "The Security Council reiterates its concern over the devastation and suffering caused by armed conflict and emphasizes the need to prevent conflict and, where conflict has already broken out, to restore peace and security.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

12. “Following consultations among Council members, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf. "The Security Council recognizes the need for universal adherence to and implementation of the rule of law and emphasizes the vital importance it attaches to promoting justice and the rule of law as an indispensable element for peaceful coexistence and the prevention of armed conflict. "The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and to an international order based on the rule of law and international law, which are essential for cooperation among States in addressing common challenges, thus contributing to the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

13. “We continue to encourage the Council to make better use of the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. By making requests for advisory opinions when confronted with complex legal questions, it would show that the old debate about whether the Security Council functions above international law is passe and that, notwithstanding the primary role of the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security, the Council operates within the framework of international law in all its actions. In conclusion, we thank the Rule of Law Unit and the Rule of Law Coordination and Resource Group for their efforts to ensure greater coordination and coherence in the United Nations rule of law activities. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

14. “The adoption of resolution 1989 (2011), bringing the Al-Qaida regime closer to human rights and due process standards, was a noteworthy illustration of the Council's willingness to improve its adherence to the rule of law. However, as noted by President Zuma on 12 January from this very seat (see S/PV.6702), the abuse and disregard of basic rule of law requirements in the implementation of resolution 1973 (2011) remain a serious cause of concern. South Africa therefore fully supports the call on the Council to undertake deliberate measures to satisfy itself about whether those who implemented resolution 1973 (2011) correctly interpreted its provisions. They should also be held accountable for the actions they took in implementing the Council's decisions.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

15. “In efforts to promote the rule of law at the national level, including the promotion of accountability mechanisms, equal attention must be paid to the rule of law at the international level. If it is not, the United Nations runs the risk of being accused of double standards and of losing its credibility. To borrow from a statement made by the Secretary- General in 2004, we need to ask the question of whether the international community can be said to be governed by a system in which all players are accountable to laws that are equally enforced and independently adjudicated. Over the past year, we have seen inspiring improvements and spectacular disappointments alike in the promotion of the rule of law through the Council's work.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

16. “The International Criminal Court (ICC) and the ad hoc Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia are important cogs in the international architecture to fight impunity. The ICC and the ad hoc tribunals, through the promotion of accountability and the fight against impunity, are making an essential contribution to the preservation of the peace, security and well-being of the world. Ultimately, however, success will be achieved only when there are no cases before international courts and tribunals because national systems are willing and able to carry out investigations and prosecutions. It is for that reason that South Africa continues to champion positive complementarity, which is a key principle of the Rome Statute system designed to strengthen domestic jurisdictions to investigate and prosecute serious crimes.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

17. “Peacebuilding and peacemaking require an integrated and comprehensive approach that takes into account development, economic prosperity, the establishment of the rule of law and the promotion of justice. All of these must be accounted for in all conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacemaking activities. The role of the international community in assisting with the building and strengthening of justice institutions in conflict-affected countries is crucial. Equally important, however, is the promotion of national ownership in all activities associated with the rule of law if these are to be successful. We cannot speak of the rule of law in the context of peacebuilding without speaking of accountability, particularly for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

18. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Permanent Representative of South Africa. I, too, wish to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing on his report before us (S/2011/634*). It is a truism that the promotion of justice and the rule of law is an indispensable pillar of peaceful coexistence and the prevention of conflict. An inextricable link between the promotion of justice and the attainment of a peaceful world is reflected in Articles 1, 2 and 33 of the Charter of the United Nations. Our efforts in the search for long-lasting peace must therefore of necessity include the establishment of the rule of law and the promotion of justice.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

19. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/634*, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the rule of law and transitional justice in conflict and post-conflict societies. I welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, and I give him the floor.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

20. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Mexico, Nepal, Norway, Peru, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka and Switzerland to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Thomas Mayr-Harting, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source

21. “The Security Council Will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2012/41, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2012/38, which contains a note by the Secretary-General concerning the date of an election to fill a vacancy in the International Court of Justice. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to adopt the draft resolution contained in document S/2012/41 without a vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2034 (2012). The Security Council has thus concluded its business for this meeting. The meeting rose at 10.15 am. 12-20955”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6704 (2012) · source

22. “I thank Mr. Djinnit for his briefing. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on this subject. The meeting rose at 10.25 a.m. 12-2072]”

    2012-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6703 (2012) · source

23. “Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Said Djinnit, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/811, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa. I now give the floor to Mr. Djinnit.”

    2012-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6703 (2012) · source

24. “Iran's implementation of the provisions of the relevant Council resolutions would also be a step in the right direction. The suspension of all enrichment- related and processing activities, a legally binding requirement in terms of resolution 1737 (2006), would be crucial in building confidence. In conclusion, my delegation reaffirms its vision of a world free of nuclear weapons, as well as our respect for the right of all States to use the atom for peaceful purposes only. In that regard, we remain ready to work tirelessly with the IAEA until full confidence has been re-established in the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme.”

    2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source

25. “Cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the IAEA is indispensable in contributing to building the required confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme and thereby assisting the Agency to Clarify nuclear activities having a possible military dimension. In that regard, South Africa welcomes the commitments expressed by Iran in a letter dated 30 October 2011, in which it extended to the Deputy Director General for Safeguards an invitation to visit Iran and to remove ambiguities, if any, regarding its nuclear programme. South Africa considers it vital for the Islamic Republic of Iran to follow through on this commitment and for the Agency to seize this opportunity and enhance its engagement with Iran.”

    2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source

26. “Being seized with this issue from 2003, the Board of Governors of the IAEA has emphasized its resolve to work for a diplomatic solution and the importance of Iran extending to the Agency the necessary and required cooperation to resolve the questions surrounding its nuclear programme. These relate in particular to the Agency's efforts to provide credible assurances about the absence of undeclared nuclear material and activities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. While in the past such cooperation has indeed resolved many of these questions, a renewed dedication by Iran to intensify its cooperation with the Agency, without preconditions, is of utmost importance. The sanctions regime against the Islamic Republic of Iran is broad, encompassing areas such as export control, customs, transportation and financing.”

    2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source

27. “South Africa's approach to the implementation of safeguards is informed by our principled position on the total elimination of all nuclear weapons and, in reaching this goal, on ensuring their non-proliferation, both horizontal and vertical. Furthermore, the inalienable right to use aspects of the atom for peaceful purposes requires from us to build confidence with the 5 international community in the peaceful nature of such activities. We note that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has transmitted the report by the Director General on the implementation of its safeguards agreement and the relevant Council resolutions to the President of the Security Council (see S/201l/695).”

    2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source

28. “My delegation wishes to thank Ambassador Ne'stor Osorio, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), for his briefing today. South Africa has maintained its commitment to the mutually reinforcing relationship among disarmament, non-proliferation and the right of States to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. We acknowledge that the important work of this Committee lies within the larger context of the commitments made by States to adhere to the grand bargain of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): the promise to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes only by working towards the complete elimination of nuclear weapons.”

    2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source

29. “For its part, the international community should continue its supportive role in the country's transition from conflict to stability and prosperity. South Africa will continue to work with its partners in the Security Council in supporting that process. Once again, we thank Mr. Staffan de Mistura for his service to UNAMA and wish him well in his new responsibilities.”

    2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source

30. “In that regard, we welcome the outcomes of the Istanbul Conference for Afghanistan, held on 2 November, jointly convened by Turkey and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), which developed confidence- building measures to improve regional cooperation. Other regional initiatives, including the upcoming trilateral summit among Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan, will contribute to improving relations between Afghanistan and its immediate neighbours. That in turn will facilitate normalization of the situation in Afghanistan. National ownership and leadership remains crucial to political, security and social and economic progress in Afghanistan. We therefore welcome the continued progress in the implementation of the Kabul process.”

    2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source

31. “It is therefore essential for the international community to actively support Afghanistan in addressing that critical issue and to fulfil all obligations made. As we have stated previously, my delegation believes that there is a link between development and security in Afghanistan. We are pleased that the Afghan Government continues its commitment to address the socio-economic situation facing the country. In that context, we encourage the Government to increase its efforts to improve institutional capacity and to offer viable alternatives to poppy cultivation and narcotics. Sustainable peace in Afghanistan will be enhanced by regional cooperation.”

    2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source

32. “We condemn the bloody attacks in Kandahar on 31 October, which claimed the lives of United Nations personnel. We also condemn the 6 December terrorist attacks in Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif, which caused numerous deaths and injuries among civilians who had gathered on the occasion of Ashura. South Africa hopes that those who committed the atrocities will be brought to justice. In spite of some progress, the precarious security situation continues to have a negative humanitarian impact on Afghan civilians, especially women and children, who are the most vulnerable. We are concerned by the increase in the number of internally displaced persons, which is worsened by the severe drought in the northern and western regions of the country.”

    2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source

33. “South Africa fully supports efforts to strengthen political outreach activities. Political dialogue and reconciliation is a critical factor for the Afghan people and their Government for ensuring sustainable peace for the country, which has suffered severely as a result of continued insecurity. South Africa is concerned by the increase in security-related incidents. We reiterate our condemnation of the assassination of the former President and head of the High Peace Council, Mr. Rabbani, in September. That tragic incident should strengthen the resolve of Afghans to reject attempts by those who are intent on derailing the peace and reconciliation process. My delegation commends the courageous conciliatory response of the Government of Afghanistan in the face of that provocation.”

    2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source

34. “South Africa supports the concerted efforts of the Afghan Government to address those challenges, with the sustained assistance of the international community. The International Conference on Afghanistan held in earlier this month in Bonn, in which South Africa participated, again signaled the resolve of the international community to support the Government and the people of Afghanistan beyond 2014 in consolidating their transition to peace and stability. My delegation is pleased to note that the National Assembly resumed its functions on 8 October, following a year-long impasse. We are further encouraged by the conclusion of the traditional Loya Jirga that convened from 16 to 19 November 2011, reaffirming the importance of continued dialogue and outreach among the various parties and groupings in Afghanistan.”

    2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source

35. “We thank Under- Secretary-General Ladsous for introducing the quarterly report of the Secretary-General on Afghanistan (S/2011/772*). We also thank the former Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, for his invaluable assessments. We thank him for the dedication and commitment he showed during his tenure as Special Representative of the Secretary-General. South Africa appreciates the participation of the Deputy Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, His Excellency Mr. Ludin, in today's meeting and thanks him for his statement. We congratulate Mr. Jan Kubis on his appointment as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and pledge our support for him. Afghanistan continues to face numerous political, security and humanitarian challenges.”

    2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source

36. “In closing, South Africa would like to wish the Government and the people of Timor-Leste every success in the planning and preparations for the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for the first half of 2012. We are encouraged by the ongoing planning being carried out by the Government through the High-level Committee on Transition, in consultation with UNMIT, in considering how capacity-building activities can be taken forward in the post-UNMIT phase. South Africa encourages the careful calibration of drawdown after the 2012 elections, taking into account the material conditions on the ground. We wish to express our satisfaction with the successes achieved by the United Nations in Timor- Leste. We encourage this Council to stay the remaining course and to support the country in the finalization of the transition.”

    2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source

37. “We also welcome its efforts to promote outstanding legislation, most notably the electoral laws, as well as the 2011 State budget and the Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan for 2011-2030. South Africa applauds the transfer of command and control of policing operations to the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL) and the PNTL's resumption of those operations as an important step for national law enforcement. We call upon the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) to continue supporting capacity-building and institutional development of the national police. That notwithstanding, the continuing skirmishes among martial arts and religious groups remain a source of concern. My delegation appeals to all parties to refrain from the use of violence and to instead seek peaceful means to resolve the situation.”

    2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source

38. “During the period under review, the Special Representative continued to deal with, among other things, issues related to governance, accountability and broader security sector issues. In September we received a report from Deputy Prime Minister Guterres on progress attained in the implementation of the joint strategic plans. Special Representative Haq has alluded to progress in that area with regard to the various working groups and the continued high-level engagement with the President, the Prime Minister and senior Government officials. My delegation also welcomes the effort of the Government of Timor-Leste to develop legislation to promote the advancement of gender equality.”

    2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source

39. “South Africa associates itself with the views expressed by the Secretary-General in his report (S/201l/641) that the conduct of credible and peaceful elections, for the second time since the 2006 crisis, will be a critical milestone for Timor-Leste. Those elections will see the participation of the largest numbers of young people, between the ages of 17 and 24, who will be first-time voters. The successful holding of the elections will be a positive sign in efforts to consolidate democracy in Timor-Leste. In that regard, South Africa calls upon the international community to assist Timor-Leste with its preparations for the election process. South Africa commends the work that has been and that continues to be done by the United Nations country team and the Secretary-General's Special Representative in Timor-Leste.”

    2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source

40. “My delegation expresses its appreciation to you, Mr. President, Portugal's Minister for Foreign Affairs, for presiding over this debate. We also extend our appreciation to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ameerah Haq for her briefing on the situation in Timor-Leste, to Mr. Zacarias da Costa, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, to Mrs. Vera Crivano Machado, Vice-Minister for Political Affairs of the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil, and to the Core Group for Timor-Leste for their presence at this important debate. My delegation wishes to commend the Government and people of Timor-Leste for their continued commitment to the consolidation of peace, unity, stability and development in their country.”

    2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source

41. “We should all be concerned over the existence of networks dealing in the illicit transfer of WMD-related technology that could be used in the manufacture of such weapons. South Africa is therefore pleased that, in resolution 1977 (2011), not only was the mandate of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) extended for a period of 10 years, but the Council also recognized the risk that non-State actors may acquire, develop, traffic in or use nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and their means of delivery. In short, we are hopeful that it is a small contribution to the fight against the belief that WMDs are legitimate instruments.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source

42. “The event further served as a useful means of exchange between the Committee and the entire United Nations membership on the work carried out by the Committee. South Africa welcomes the introduction of sunset clauses in resolution 1989 (2011), adopted in June. South Africa welcomes the recommendations that were proposed by Mr. Emmerson, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and counter- terrorism, in particular concerning the provision of concrete evidence as a requirement for the listing of individuals and entities. South Africa reiterates that any unauthorized access to weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), materiel and facilities by non-State actors, including for terrorist purposes, is a threat to international peace and security.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source

43. “The completion of these two tasks will be a major focus of the work of the 1540 Committee over the next few months. Permit me to make a few remarks in my national capacity. Much success has been achieved in the first 10 years since the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001), which, among other things, established the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC) as the custodian of the resolution. We also avail ourselves of the exceptional support provided by the CTC and the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. South Africa welcomes the commemorative event held on 28 September, which took stock of the first decade of resolution 1373 (2001). The political declaration adopted at that event is forward-looking and seeks to address those areas that remain a challenge to countering the scourge of terrorism globally.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source

44. “Information notes on events have been posted on the Committee website. We have also begun to redesign the Committee website this month, with the support of UNODA and the Department of Public Information. In conclusion, the Committee is discussing two important tasks in line with resolution 1977 (2011). The Committee intends to present recommendations for the Committee and the Group of Experts in accordance with paragraph 5 (b) of resolution 1977 (2011). The Committee remains engaged in discussions on these recommendations, which will help define the support capabilities available to the Committee with its new 10-year mandate. The Committee also has begun the process of drafting an annual report to review the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), in line with the requirements of operative paragraph 9 of resolution 1977 (2011).”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source

45. “Petersburg, Russia; a workshop on nuclear safeguards and verification; a workshop on potential nuclear security partnerships in South-East Asia in Vienna; a counter-illicit trafficking workshop in Tanzania; and an international symposium on biosecurity and biosafety trends and solutions in Milan. 5 The 1540 Committee continues to develop its media outreach strategy as well. During the country visit to the United States, the representative of the Chair made a press statement and participated in a press conference about the visit. She also spoke at a meeting with civil society organizations that included participants from the media. This was done at the request of the host country. In order to promote transparency, the Chair briefed a September meeting of the Africa Group on the work of the Committee.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source

46. “The Committee has also received a new commitment to its international efforts through a United States-European Union joint statement on resolution 1540 (2004), issued at a 23 October side event on the resolution organized by the Government of Poland on the margins of the First Committee. With respect to outreach and transparency, the Committee and its group of experts participated in outreach events at the international, regional and subregional levels to facilitate implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) over the past six months. These included a regional workshop in Riyadh; an international export control conference in Singapore; a workshop on promoting the global instruments of non-proliferation and disarmament in New York; the meeting of the heads of special security agencies held in St.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source

47. “Further, 1540 Committee members and experts participated in 1540 Committee-related activities with other international, regional and subregional organizations and entities, such as the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force, the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism of the Organization of American States, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Caribbean Community, and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source

48. “The Committee agreed to allow experts to assist the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Implementation Support Unit in the development of the BWC implementation guide. The Committee also facilitated the development of potential recommendations on combating proliferation financing with the members of the Financial Action Task Force, and contributed to the development of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source

49. “With respect to cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations, since the last briefing the 1540 Committee has engaged with many of the international, regional and subregional organizations that could provide assistance to it in the implementation of resolution 1540. The Committee continues to pursue its work with multilateral organizations, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. In addition, the Committee received new information on the status of points of contact from the International Atomic Energy Agency and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, along with a joint appointment by the Pacific Islands Forum secretariat and UNODC to a post that may help with the implementation of the resolution in the region.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source

50. “The 1540 Committee has information on more assistance requests made informally to it by national authorities or where States have made requests through other channels, such as in statements at meetings of States parties of key non-proliferation treaties or conventions, or submissions to other United Nations bodies. Committee members currently have additional assistance guidelines on match-making activities under consideration that address procedures to conduct match-making for assistance requests and to turn informal requests into formal requests to the 1540 Committee.”

    2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source