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2012-11-14

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2014-05-07

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1. “As we speak, in the Chamber next door, the Preparatory Committee for the 2015 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is in the final days ofits current session. We are truly convinced that a swift and comprehensive implementation of the provisions of resolution 1540 (2004) also serves the purposes of the NPT process. With the peer review mechanism developed by Croatia and Poland, which could easily be adopted by interested countries, we can enhance the global response to the threats posed by weapons of mass destruction.”

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2. “To that end, in cooperation with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, Croatia will host a regional seminar on the peer review process in June 2014. The seminar aims at taking forward the peer review process of cooperation between Poland and Croatia and encouraging a regional and coordinated approach to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in South-East Europe. It will bring together participants from the region, a number of countries interested in advancing peer review cooperation and representatives from regional and international organizations and civil society. In conclusion, let me stress once again that both Croatia and Poland perceive resolution 1540 (2004) to be one of the cornerstones of international security.”

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3. “The peer review consisted of two visits by groups of national non-proliferation experts representing various ministries and agencies. Exchanges ofideas and relevant experiences in implementation of the resolution have proved to be a mutually beneficial process that has enabled participating States to learn from each other's experiences. Both our countries are convinced that such bilateral cooperation provides an excellent framework for a more effective implementation of the resolution. The report summarizing the initiative will soon be submitted to the lCommittee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). We also stand ready to share our experience with all interested States.”

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4. “The committee serves as a coordinating body for representatives from various ministries and agencies. As a result of our national experiences, both our countries introduced, in 2013, the concept of the resolution 1540 (2004) peer review, which is a bilateral framework in which to compare experiences and examine, jointly and on an interactive basis, the implementation of policies, approaches and practices related to resolution 1540 (2004). The basic idea behind the concept was to move beyond current implementation activities and simple awareness-raising towards country-specific dialogue and stronger mutual cooperation in implementation of that important resolution. We agreed that the peer review should be an evaluation carried out in order to enhance national implementation and identify effective practices.”

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5. “First, in 2013, the Croatian Government adopted the National Strategy and Action Plan for the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. The Strategy defines the general framework of actions by Croatia pertaining to the suppression of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. It provides guidelines for strengthening the coordination and integration of the activities of State and public authorities and other legal entities in the Republic of Croatia and their cooperation with other States' entities and international organizations. In 2010, Poland established an inter-ministerial committee for the prevention of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. It defines Poland's policy in the sphere of preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and analysing proliferation trends, challenges and threats.”

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6. “In 2004, after the adoption of the resolution, both our countries took the obligations derived from that document very seriously. We remain aware of the impact that the implementation of the resolution has on international peace and security. To fully meet high non-proliferation standards, both our countries have undertaken measures aimed at increasing the capabilities of the relevant national law enforcement agencies in order to prepare them to respond to the challenges posed by the illegal smuggling of materials related to weapons of mass destruction to non-State actors. I would like to draw the Council's attention to the following initiatives, which are among the various steps that both our countries have undertaken.”

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7. “It is an honour for me to deliver this statement on behalf of Croatia and my own country, Poland. As we fully subscribe to the statement delivered on behalf of European Union, allow me to present a few remarks that both our countries share with regard to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Croatia and Poland have a long-standing and successful history of bilateral cooperation in the sphere of disarmament and non-proliferation. In the context of the United Nations, both our countries perceive resolution 1540 (2004) to be one of the most important elements of the global non-proliferation architecture. In that context, both Croatia and Poland have undertaken various initiatives aimed at promoting the goals and objectives of the resolution.”

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8. “That may produce serious and difficult-to-predict consequences, both internal and external, for Ukraine. We call for dialogue and hope that the sides will return to the negotiating table. Ukraine's authorities should demonstrate their will to resolve the current political crisis, as they bear a special responsibility for further developments, given the means at their disposal.”

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9. “Poland is ready to share its experience, acquired during our long participation in peacekeeping operations and two decades of peaceful democratic transition, to assist and support interested countries by offering lessons learned and expertise in building and developing effective institutional capacity. Establishingtherule oflawinpost-conflict societies is an essential prerequisite for a successful transition from war to peace. We reinforce our commitment to contribute to further work on strengthening the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security. Finally, as we discuss today's important topic, we would like to stress Poland's deep concern over the recent dramatic developments in our eastern neighbour, Ukraine. We strongly condemn the escalation of violence, and we consider the use of force as unacceptable.”

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10. “We support the development of a coordinated approach for measuring the effectiveness of United Nations support for the rule-of-law component in peacekeeping operations, as specified in the report of the Secretary-General of 11 June 2013 (S/2013/341). Such an approach could strengthen the United Nations capability to collect, analyse and utilize data in order to adjust our support in a professional manner. Furthermore, we need a better linkage between the evaluation and adjustment of United Nations activities on the ground. This must involve joint and thorough assessments with the full and genuine participation of national stakeholders.”

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11. “That is why we must not consider rule-of-1aw activities as just reforming courts, criminal justice systems or penal law. In many countries, the priorities may be to assist with constitution-making, legislative reform, public administration reform and local democratic governance; to support a fair and transparent electoral system; to establish civil control over the armed forces and police; to fight corruption; to promote extra-judicial bodies acting for the protection of human rights; to promote the peaceful resolution of civil disputes; and to combat transnational organized crime. Strengthening the rule of law also means learning from practice.”

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12. “Rule-of- law programmes must be guided by comprehensive strategies that promote the integrity, transparency, predictability and accountability of governance. Timing, sequencing and proper adjustment are of the utmost importance, as rightly pointed out in the concept note for today's meeting. Rule-of-law programmes must be implemented from the very start of a peacekeeping operation. Waiting too long can make the job much harder. A comprehensive transition-management strategy is equally important, as the rule of law is a part of both exit strategy and entry policy. Peacekeepers often act as early peacebuilders - that is, they implement certain early peacebuilding tasks themselves. Adopting a one-size-fits-all approach to rule-of-law issues is counterproductive.”

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13. “That is the time when we must considercarefully-withbroadparticipationbyregional organizations, non-governmental organizations and local partners - the needs and requirements for the rule oflaw in the specific social, legal and historical context of a given country, taking into account international legal obligations applicable to the country. In providing assistance, we must not overlook the rights established by international law for women, children, minorities, refugees, displaced persons and other groups that may be subjected to marginalization and discrimination. Rule-of-law assistance in post-conflict situations is most effective when it draws on a wide range of expertise and perspectives, including in the political, legal, human rights, development and social areas. We must develop a holistic and strategic approach.”

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14. “Poland fully supports the strengthening of the rule of law as a foundation of sustainable peace in conflict and post-conflict situations, as underlined in the Declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels (General Assembly resolution 67/1), of 24 September 2012. We are convinced that strengthening the rule of law must involve respect for the Charter of the United Nations and international law, respect for the sovereign equality of States, solidarity with the concept of assistance to other countries and recognition of the responsibility of States to protect their populations from genocide, crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing and war crimes. We need more reflection at the stage of creating mission mandates.”

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15. “Madam President, at the outset, let me join other delegations in congratulating our neighbour Lithuania on its assumption of the presidency of the Council in February. We are grateful to you for organizing this timely debate and for providing the concept note on the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security (S/2014/75, annex). It contains many interesting and thought-provoking questions. My delegation fully aligns itself with the statement of the European Union (EU). Over the past few years, the European Union has assumed greater responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, as pointed out by EU High Representative Baroness Ashton in this very room only a couple of days ago (see S/PV.7112).”

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16. “Looking at the situations in Syria, South Sudan and the Central African Republic, we ask ourselves the question - if peace and reconciliation are possible between neighbours, why are they not always possible at home? We are all witness to these wars and conflicts. Every day we read reports of atrocities, see shocking images and hear the stories of the victims. If those conflicts continue, what will the Middle East and Africa look like in the coming decades? What will future generations think of us? For those who have experienced war, it is not that hard to paint the picture. Our battle for dignity, freedom and human rights, including in the Council, is a continuous struggle. We should turn our words into action and find the courage to say "no" to war and seek the right methods to establish permanent peace.”

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17. “Our future and opportunities for development have clearly been linked to European integration. Finally, rapprochement between nations, open borders and economic integration allowed us to build a permanent peace in our part of the continent. Now, after 25 years of successful democratic changes and 10 years of presence in the European Union structures, Poland is sharing its experience with other nations - not only in our region, but also in North Africa, the Middle East and South-East Asia. We have learned that only democracy and freedom make it possible to overcome the tragic legacy of war, but we also know well that democratic values cannot be imported or imposed. National ownership is indispensable to igniting the engine of change. We stand ready to assist democratic transitions in a spirit of solidarity and partnership.”

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18. “Poland proved that such dramatic and enormous changes can be made through non-violent political means. The democratic developments of 1989 also boosted the process of reconciliation with some of our neighbours. We believe that former foes can become friends and that divisions can be overcome. It took a lot of courage and compassion, and many generations have come and gone, but we succeeded. Poland and Germany, through small steps and intensive dialogue, have managed to build trust and security over the past decades. We are also engaged in a historical dialogue with Russia. We have established centres for dialogue and understanding and the Polish-Russian Group for Difficult Matters. Despite its hard lessons, Poland has never lost its European identity.”

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19. “The twentieth century was not kind to my country. Poland suffered under Oworld wars and two totalitarian regimes - nazism and communism. The results of the Second World War were indeed very tragic and bitter. We lost millions of citizens and our freedom. The following generations of Poles experienced poverty and recession and were deprived of their human rights and civil liberties. It took us almost half a century to finally become a free and democratic country. Twenty-five years ago, Central and Eastern Europe's transition from communism to democracy began in my country. The round-table talks between the ruling party and the opposition led to elections that made it possible to form the first democratic Government. That triggered changes in the entire region, including the collapse of the Berlin Wall.”

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20. “At the outset, let me join other delegations in congratulating Jordan on its presidency of the Council in January and in thanking it for organizing this open debate. While my delegation fully aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union, I would also like to offer the following remarks. It is very common to say that the nature of conflicts has changed since the end of the Cold War, but let us forget for a moment strategic and political analyses and be very clear about one thing - war, regardless of the reasons for which it is conducted, always brings death, suffering, fear and the doubt that people will ever actually get rid of evil. This is the perspective of civilians and the main lesson from war - one that we as diplomats and those who influence the decision-making process in our countries should never forget.”

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21. “We should not hesitate to ask questions about the most serious threats to the safety of journalists, the existence of common threat patterns, successful solutions and how we can ensure respect for international obligations. And we should do our utmost to find the answers.”

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22. “Participants discussed specific recommendations and exchanged views on the legal framework for the protection of journalists, the security of investigative journalists and best practices. The recommendations were subsequently submitted to the Human Rights Council, UNESCO, and the OSCE and yesterday were also sent to every United Nations mission in New York. The challenge here is to further promote and enhance respect for international standards in this area. Journalists should be protected from threats to their security. More must be done to address the root causes of violence against them. Preventive mechanisms must be discussed and formulated.”

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23. “The United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, the guidebook on the subject issued by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and, lastly, the Human Rights Council's resolution 21/12 on the safety ofjournalists have been very useful. Poland continues to work on international standards and on further improving guarantees of reporters' safety. In April of this year the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the embassies of Austria and Switzerland, organized an international conference in Warsaw on the safety of journalists. Among the participants were representatives of the State, the OSCE, the Council of Europe and UNESCO, along with journalists and representatives of non-governmental organizations.”

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24. “We support activities that promote freedom of expression and raise awareness of the significance of a free media environment. In an effort to share our experience from our own transition period, we organize lessons-learned workshops on democracy for journalists, one of which was held in Myanmar last year. Since 2011, we have organized, with Poland's Reporters Foundation, the Eastern Partnership Journalism Prize contest, which sends a clear signal that journalists' work is appreciated and noticed. We are happy that 2012 bore so much fruit in the form of commitments aimed at strengthening the safety of journalists.”

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25. “Journalists play a key role in the democratic process; they are the eyes and voices of civil society. They are a check on Governments and monitor those Governments' deliverables. Citizen journalism has contributed greatly to the political changes in Tunisia and Libya. Journalism still gives hope to people who struggle under undemocratic regimes, and it alerts the international community. The protection of journalists should cover all news providers, professional and non-professional, as well as journalists' sources, and should exist in time of peace as well as conflict. Recognizing the importance of freedom of expression for the process of democratization and journalists' key role in it, Poland has consistently raised the issue ofjournalists' safety on the international stage.”

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26. “I would like to begin, Mr. President, by thanking you and the delegation of the United States for your initiative in organizing this important debate on the safety of journalists. Poland fully aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union on behalf of its member States. Let me add just a few remarks. Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democratic societies. It is crucial to the promotion of the rule of law, democracy and good governance. Although affirmed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, it is being violated as we speak, often because the safety of journalists, who seek, receive and transmit information, is in danger. Press and media coverage is beneficial to all.”

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27. “That means that the international community must engage with both the public and private sectors to minimize the risk of the smuggling of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear materials and the illicit trafficking of dual-use goods. We deeply appreciate the fact that this aspect remains an important part of the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). The workshop was an attempt at featuring the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in that dual-benefit manner. Subsequently, a regional approach to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) is of utmost importance in bringing together countries with similar experiences and similar security challenges. Poland will continue to support such cooperation.”

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28. “An important facet of the workshop was to highlight the interconnection between the capacity-building necessary to combat the threat of WMD terrorism and the measures required to fight a broader range of security concerns: organized crime; trafficking in illicit drugs, small arms and humans; irregular labor migration; and trafficking in nuclear, biological and chemical materials or dual-use technologies. The workshop was also aimed at demonstrating a very important aspect of the implementation of global non-proliferation obligations. In an era of globalization, it is of the utmost importance to take a holistic approach to counter-proliferation and counterterrorism efforts.”

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29. “On 12 and 13 July 2012, the Government of Poland, in cooperation with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs and the Stimson Center, hosted an event in Warsaw devoted to the regional aspects of the implementation of that resolution. Throughout the two-day conference, participants from the European Union Eastern Partnership countries, the Caucasus and Central Asia engaged in a conversation on their national plans to implement resolution 1540 (2004).”

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30. “Poland fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union. We deeply appreciate the efforts undertaken by the respective three Security Council Committees aimed at eliminating not only the results of terrorist activity but also at looking into their causes and countering the appeal of terrorism. Poland is convinced that the United Nations should serve as a platform to discuss and upgrade the implementation of the international norms against weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear terrorism. To that end, we strongly support the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”

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