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Schwaiger

lines on the record: 61
first: 2010-01-06
most recent: 2010-12-22
sittings or episodes: 7
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“Just last week, High Representative Ashton addressed European parliamentarians and citizens to confirm that the EU's commitment is for the long term, and as the Council knows, it is very substantial. We call on everyone to make their contribution to a better, more secure and prosperous future for the people of Afghanistan.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“As Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security recognizes, women can and should play an important role in peace processes. The EU will continue to back an Afghan-led, inclusive and transparent peace and reconciliation process and commends the role played by UNAMA, including through the Salaam Support Group. We fully subscribe to the Secretary-General's assertion that any political settlement must respect the Afghan Constitution and Afghanistan's international commitments, including human rights. It must not undermine the achievements made in recent years. We also encourage the regional actors to play a supportive role. The situation in Afghanistan continues to concern the whole world and remains a key priority for the European Union.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“At the same time, in the spirit of mutual commitments, we hold the Government to its undertakings and urge progress in combating corruption and strengthening financial management. In light of that, the EU welcomes steps to further strengthen the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board in its support role for the Kabul process. The European Union commends the Government of Afghanistan for the work done in the area of peace and reconciliation. The establishment of the High Peace Council was an important development in that respect. We welcome the diversity of representatives but could still see greater scope for the participation of women and minorities, the inclusion of civil society and the integration of considerations of human rights, truth and justice into the process.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“This year's international conferences have defined the framework for transition and development so that the focus can now be on implementation and delivery. The EU is pleased to see the Kabul process gain momentum and commends that, in November, the Government could present a first 100-day progress report on the implementation of the London and Kabul conference commitments, as well as a monitoring and reporting framework. That speaks to its growing ability to take ownership and responsibility. We would like to emphasize in this context that tangible development gains are necessary on provincial, district and local levels. The EU, for its part, is on track regarding the commitment to align with Government priorities and to channel more assistance through Afghan Government structures and multi-donor trust funds.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“We all know that there can be no sustainable transition of security responsibility without a civilian framework for stability that makes the country functioning and secure. Better governance, access to basic services, justice, rule of law and human rights are just as important as "hard security" and thus already a focus of EU assistance. The EU will henceforth reinforce its efforts in strengthening Afghan capacity and will work with the Afghan Government to foster effective and accountable State institutions, especially at the subnational level, with appropriate institutional links between the centre and the provinces. We will put even more emphasis on promoting the rule of law, civilian policing - both through the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan and the continued support for police salaries - and civil service reform.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“The European Union generally believes that more checks and balances in the political system would serve to enhance its credibility, legitimacy and inclusiveness, as well as its efficiency and accountability. The continuing deterioration of the security situation and the high number of civilian casualties caused by anti-Government elements are of utmost concern to the European Union. We are particularly worried about targeted attacks against the civilian population, Government officials and international staff in Afghanistan. In light of that, we welcome progress made in the build-up of both the Afghan National Army and Police, and also the mitigating measures taken to prevent casualties among United Nations staff.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“We again pay tribute to millions of Afghan women and men who exercised their right to vote in the face of many serious security incidents. Like the Secretary-General, we would like not only to commend the Afghan electoral institutions for their integrity and intense efforts to investigate and address fraud and other irregularities, but also to underline the need for long-term electoral reform, which should start as soon as possible. The European Union took a lead role in supporting the electoral process over the last years and remains strongly committed to assisting with the reform of the electoral process and institutions, in close cooperation with UNAMA and UNDP/ELECT.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“Let me first join others in expressing our support for the Secretary-General's report (S/2010/630) on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and in thanking Special Representative Staffan de Mistura and his team for their determination and the important work they carry out on the ground, under difficult circumstances. I also thank Ambassador Tanin for his statement. The Afghan Government, supported by the international community, is embarking on a crucial period of transition in which strong leadership will be essential to making the necessary tangible progress in the fields of security, governance, justice and reconciliation, and socio-economic development. The European Union hopes that new political momentum for reform and implementation can be generated now that the electoral process has been completed.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“Mr. Schwaiger: Like others before me, may I first pay tribute to the late United States Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke. European Union High Representative Catherine Ashton has praised him as a remarkable man, a true diplomat and a champion of peace and reconciliation. The candidate countries Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia; the European Free Trade Association country Norway, member of the European Economic Area; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia align themselves with this declaration. I will shorten my statement somewhat, but I refer interested parties to the full written version distributed.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“The European Union has recently conducted the first-ever lessons-learned exercise on mainstreaming human rights and gender within its Common Security and Defence Policy missions and operations. It has just adopted standard training modules on human rights, child protection and gender to be used as a baseline reference by all 27 EU member States. EU crisis management missions, 13 of which are currently ongoing, all have advisers or focal points on gender, and many carry out specific actions in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence. In closing, the European Union reiterates its strong support for the work of the United Nations in combating sexual violence in armed conflict and 10-69905 warmly welcomes the Secretary-General's report and most particularly the resolution adopted yesterday.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In addition to over the â‚¬300 million set aside for programmes addressing the needs and rights of women and girls in conflict-affected and post-conflict situations in over 67 countries, significant new funds will be made available for civil society projects. In October of this year, the European Union and the African Union organized a joint civil society seminar on women, peace and security in Addis Ababa. In 2012, we plan to organize a workshop on the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions on our two continents, and we are currently looking for ways to support the training of African peacekeepers and the African Standby Force in human rights and gender issues and to increase the number of women in such contingents.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I would now like to briefly elaborate on some recent European Union activities undertaken in response to resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009), and complementing individual actions by EU member States. Fighting all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls, including in armed conflict but not excluding other situations of concern, is among the key objectives of the EU's human rights policy in external relations. In July 2010, the European Union adopted 17 monitoring indicators for its comprehensive approach on the implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008).”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Furthermore, sexual exploitation or abuse by United Nations troops or United Nations staff is totally unacceptable. The European Union supports the United Nations in its efforts to combat violence against women, including the work of the Secretary-General's Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Margot Wallstrom. The European Union also closely collaborates with the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, 10-69905 Radhika Coomaraswamy, and has recently reiterated its support for the implementation of the monitoring mechanism set up by resolutions 1612 (2005) and 1882 (2009) by revising the EU implementation strategy on children and armed conflict.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Security Council should adopt a zero- tolerance approach by including issues of sexual violence as a priority element in resolutions establishing the mandates for its sanctions committees, and the mandates should explicitly include sexual violence as a criterion for the designation of political and military leaders for targeted measures. The Security Council should also reaffirm its commitment to integrating the gender equality dimension and the protection of civilians from sexual and gender-based violence into the mandates of peacekeeping operations. The connections between violence against women and the ability of women to participate in conflict prevention and management, as well as in peacebuilding and development, must be better understood. Local populations need a focal point for reporting instances of sexual violence.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The recommendations of the Secretary-General in the current report provide concrete suggestions in that regard, and the European Union fully endorses those recommendations. The call to establish monitoring and reporting arrangements is particularly noteworthy. Robust monitoring arrangements will enable the Council to track, deter and combat the use of systematic sexual violence in conflict situations. The European Union warmly welcomes the adoption yesterday of resolution 1960 (2010) on sexual violence in situations in armed conflict. We urge the Security Council to build on its strong commitment to that issue and to ensure the full implementation of that and all other relevant resolutions.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Often, amnesty is given in the name of peace to combatants who have used sexual torture or sexual violence as a tactic of war. But there can be no sustainable peace without prosecution of perpetrators and justice for victims. Targeted and appropriately tailored measures should be imposed on all parties to a conflict responsible for grave instances of sexual violence. Perpetrators should be held accountable. Data 2 collection and follow-up on the prosecution of sexual offenders requires urgent strengthening. At the Security Council's open debate on the subject held on 26 October, the European Union reiterated its firm call for the reinforcement of global monitoring of situations pertaining to sexual violence in armed conflict.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Continuing evidence of daily sexual violence in armed conflict and fragile countries underscores the need to intensify our efforts to prevent and combat such violence. Although attention has been focused on the Democratic Republic of Congo, alarming reports have also been coming from other countries, including countries that are not on the Council's current agenda. Impunity continues to prevail for most acts of sexual violence committed in the course of recent conflicts. The European Union (EU) therefore warmly welcomes the present report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009) (S/2010/604). The EU calls on the Security Council and all States Members of the United Nations to redouble their efforts, notably in the fight against impunity.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Mr. Schwaiger: The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia align themselves with this statement. The European Union would like to thank the Secretary-General for his presence yesterday at the open debate. We are also grateful for the presentation of his Special Representative, Madame Wallstrbm, and would like to express our gratitude to Under-Secretary- General Le Roy and Military Adviser Lieutenant General Gaye for all the efforts undertaken by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to combat sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict countries.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source
“On 25 October, EU Foreign Ministers adopted revised guidelines on the protection of civilians in EU Common Security and Defence Policy missions and operations. They were developed in consultation with the United Nations, notably, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and DPKO, as well as the International Committee of the Red Cross. The document provides practical guidance for planning, conduct and subsequent lessons-learned processes of our missions. In the future as well the European Union will cooperate closely with the United Nations and other relevant organizations.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We welcome the development of designated protection-of-civilians strategies by certain United Nations peacekeeping missions and encourage the engagement by senior mission leadership with protection issues. We look forward to a more consistent and systemic consideration of such issues in reports of the Secretary-General as guidelines are under development. We also welcome the fact that the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) carries work forward on a strategic framework for mission-wide protection and training modules, as well as for an assessment of resources and capabilities, which will help to improve the situation of civilians in armed conflict and to develop a culture of protection. Lastly, I would like to mention that the European Union has reviewed its own guidelines in this area.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We believe that such measures would also help to contribute to prevention, which has recently also been debated in the context of the responsibility to protect. Moreover, we welcome the initiative of the current Security Council presidency to invite Under- Secretary-General Pascoe for a horizon-scanning briefing at the beginning of the month. We encourage incoming presidencies to do likewise. Obviously, United Nations peacekeeping and other operations have a significant impact on enhancing protection on the ground. In view of that, the comprehensive contribution on the protection of civilians by the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations in its 2010 session was a significant achievement.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The European Union is grateful for the strong call to improve accountability for violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law in situations of armed conflict, including for the deliberate targeting of civilians and their use as human shields, indiscriminate or disproportionate attacks, and delays or denials of humanitarian access. Together with targeted measures, accountability would help to improve compliance. We encourage the Council to further explore the Secretary-General's recommendations, including referrals to the International Criminal Court, support to national-level investigation and prosecution, and increased use of commissions of inquiry or fact-finding missions.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We support the systematic use of practical tools, such as the aide-memoire of 2002, which has now been updated. We commend the work of the informal Expert Group on the Protection of Civilians. Like many speakers today, we believe that the systematic monitoring of and reporting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict is highly important and that indicators could play a very useful role in that regard. We also support the use of clear benchmarks for peacekeeping missions, in particular when it comes to their drawdown.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The European Union commends the work conducted within the United Nations on the protection of civilians and the increased attention paid by the Security Council to those issues. Resolution 1894 (2009) of last November has been rightly hailed as a landmark development. We also wish to recall important resolutions related to women and peace and security and to children in armed conflict, and the appointment of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. The European Union fully supports the Secretary- General's call to address protection-of-civilians situations in a comprehensive way, to undertake further action to address the five core challenges, and to improve the coherence and mainstreaming of protection.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Like other speakers today, we are alarmed that civilians continue to account for the majority of casualties in conflict and by the historically high numbers of displaced persons. As a key humanitarian donor worldwide, the European Union (EU) is deeply concerned by the frequency and gravity of attacks against humanitarian personnel, as well as by problems of safe and timely humanitarian access, particularly for vulnerable groups. We share the concern about the humanitarian impact of explosive weapons, particularly when used in densely populated areas, and we note the growing recognition of the indiscriminate harm they can cause. The suffering of hundreds of thousands of civilians in the midst of conflict requires our rigorous attention, strengthened resolve and decisive action.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Mr. Schwaiger: Let me first thank Under- Secretary-General Amos for her first presentation to the Security Council. I would also like to thank Under- Secretary-General Le Roy, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Navanethem Pillay, and Yves Daccord, Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross, for their participation in the debate today. The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia align themselves with this statement. In the interest of time, I will deliver an abridged version of our statement.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In that context, the European Union advocates closer coordination between the Commission and the Haitian ministries, with a view to better aligning reconstruction with State sectoral strategies and the Haitian people's ownership of the reconstruction. That link should also help strengthen the capacities of the Haitian administration, which was severely struck by the earthquake. In conclusion, our role, as the international community, is to help the country rebuild its future for the better on the basis of the action plan that was submitted to us on 31 March. Four months later, the European Union has begun to translate its promises into tangible reality, working closely with the Haitian Government and the United Nations family.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“Lastly, the European Union is currently preparing a new strategic cooperation document, in close coordination with the Haitian Government, with a view to establishing a good example of effectiveness for our assistance, based on a clear division of labour, and to resolutely making a contribution to the country's future. Allow me to finish with a third element that is equally central to us: the need for coordination among donors. In that regard, the European Union welcomes the establishment of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission and commits itself to full participation in its work. The idea is clearly not to create an extra administrative and bureaucratic layer, but to truly strengthen local capacities and gain quick results, while ensuring monitoring and follow-up by the relevant ministries.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“In addition, we are prepared to provide financial support for the holding of elections with about â‚¬5 million from the European Union's budget, as well as to contribute to a secure environment by maintaining the police forces we have already deployed, in particular Italian carabinieri forces and French gendarmes. Only if elections are carried out legitimately and in a transparent manner will the results be acknowledged and accepted by all and the country's social and political stability maintained. On the humanitarian front, the European Union will also remain committed to responding to the urgent needs of victims throughout 2011.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“I have the pleasure to announce to the Council today that the latter figure has been reviewed and increased to â‚¬522 million, making the European Union one of the largest donors. Of that amount, the European Commission has already mobilized â‚¬307 million and is working tirelessly to mobilize the entire amount, while keeping in mind our Haitian partners' capacity to absorb it. We are also providing budgetary support in the amount of almost â‚¬60 million to cover current expenditures in the areas of health, education and security, as well as to restore the Government's capacities in the wake of the disaster.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“Likewise, the European Union fully endorses the strategy put forward with regard to protecting displaced persons, especially women and children. In that regard, the European Union underscores the importance of the steps taken by MINUSTAH, in close cooperation with the Haitian National Police, to address sexual and gender-based violence and the grave violations of the rights of children. Short- and long-term reconstruction will be a determining factor in the country's social stability. At the international donors conference held in New York, the European Union and its member States committed themselves to contributing â‚¬1.235 billion to Haiti's Action Plan, of which â‚¬460 million will come directly from the European Union's budget.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“The greatest challenge in the short term will be the holding of free and transparent elections. A proper transfer of power to the new authorities and the strengthening of institutions to implement and enforce the rule of law and provide greater protection to displaced persons and vulnerable groups are also urgent priorities. MINUSTAH continues to have a major role to play in that regard. The European Union strongly welcomes the recommendations of the Secretary-General with regard to extending the Mission's mandate and maintaining the current force level of military and security personnel. Only after elections are held and a full report of needs is made will we be able to reassess the situation with regard to staffing levels and to reconsider MINUSTAH'S tasks in order to ensure a gradual and realistic transfer of responsibilities.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“I should like to emphasize three elements that seem to me to be crucial: first, the future of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH); secondly, the contribution of the European Union and its commitment in the long-term; and, thirdly, coordination among contributors. Before I turn to those three points, allow me to commend Mr. Mulet and his team for the quality of the report before us (S/2010/446) and for the outstanding work done to date by MINUSTAH. On behalf of the European Union, I should like to pay sincere and heartfelt tribute to all United Nations staff who have worked tirelessly since the tragedy in Haiti. Haiti is entering a decisive stage towards its future stability and the success of its reconstruction. Without stability, all of our reconstruction efforts will be in vain.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for inviting the European Union to participate in today's debate. I welcome the important statements made this morning by His Excellency Mr. Leo Me'rores, Permanent Representative of Haiti, and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mulet. The candidate country of Turkey; the countries members of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia align themselves with this statement. I shall now read out an abridged version of the European Union's statement. The full statement will be distributed in hard copy.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“In this perspective, the ongoing development initiatives devoted to improving the underlying socio-economic situation that gives rise to piracy play an important role and should be strengthened. It is important that land-based efforts remain one of our priorities when addressing counter-piracy activities in a holistic way. The EU, as part of its already comprehensive engagement in Somalia, calls on all partners to further strengthen and coordinate their support in the fight against piracy, including by enhancing their initiatives on land.”
2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source
“Operation Atalanta has been successful in implementing its mandate. It is, however, recognized that such naval operations and subsequent prosecution and detention of captured pirates represent only one aspect of the fight against piracy. More attention needs to be paid to comprehensive solutions dealing with root causes of piracy within Somalia. As a complement to efforts combating piracy at sea, the initiatives on land in Somalia should very much focus on strengthening the Transitional Federal Institutions and, where appropriate, regional administrations and local communities in order for them to deliver necessary services to Somali people. The EU Training Mission is part of this effort. Further support is needed to improve the judiciary and custodial sectors in Somalia, as well as to fight poverty.”
2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source
“We welcome the Secretary-General's continued engagement in the fight against impunity for those responsible for acts of piracy, and we are studying with interest his valuable report (S/2010/394) on possible options to further the aim of prosecuting and imprisoning persons responsible for acts of piracy. These options, as also presented in detail by Ms. O'Brien, the Legal Counsel, clearly need further consideration taking into account current practices and the long-term perspective. We look forward to the outcome of today's debate and to further discussing the matter in the Contact Group as well, taking into account the information provided by the Secretary- General in his report. In this context, we stress the important role of Working Group 2 of the Contact Group and express appreciation for its activity.”
2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source
“We commend the work of Working Group 1 of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia and its efforts to coordinate and prioritize contributions to building regional counter- piracy capacity in the region. While a lot has been done, the fight against piracy is far from being concluded. We need to find an effective solution for the prosecution and detention of pirates which ensures compliance with international human rights law, and we urge countries in the region to assume collective responsibility for combating piracy. A sustainable solution should also include measures to ensure that those who plan, organize and finance acts of piracy are brought to justice.”
2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source
“The European Union specifically supports this perspective, including through rebuilding prisons and supporting judicial processing, which are part of a wider response programme financed by the European Union in the area of rule of law and security. Additional support measures could also be considered in the future, depending on the anti-piracy commitments of relevant actors. The EU is also working on maritime capacity- building at the regional level in close coordination with other international partners, in particular the International Maritime Organization, in order to help regional coastal states to better respond to piracy and armed robbery against ships, as well as to other threats to maritime security and safety.”
2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source
“These programmes are implemented by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. This is an example of successful coordination and cooperation among the EU, the United Nations and regional countries, but there certainly is room for further action. The EU will continue to offer support to other States in the region affected by piracy to help develop their judicial capability as envisaged in the Djibouti Code of Conduct. We encourage further contributions from States to the International Trust Fund to Support Initiatives of States Countering Piracy. We also hope that conditions in Somalia will improve, so as to enable Somali authorities to progressively take on more responsibilities in prosecuting pirates.”
2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source
“We look forward to the second ministerial meeting, which will take place in Mauritius in October, where the regional countries are expected to present and endorse a strategy and action plan on piracy. The EU has already expressed its readiness to play a proactive support role by contributing to the implementation of such a regional strategy. One important aspect of fighting against piracy is effective prosecution of suspected pirates captured in the course of operations. We are grateful to our partners in the region, who are showing leadership in this respect. The EU has been providing assistance to Kenya since May 2009, and since early 2010 also to Seychelles, to cope with the extra demands placed on their judicial systems as a result of receiving and prosecuting transferred piracy suspects.”
2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source
“The European Union is fully committed to fighting piracy off the coast of Somalia in the framework of a comprehensive strategy where the ownership of regional States is crucial because they suffer the main consequences of piracy. The EU High Representative, Lady Ashton, visited the region in May to confirm that the European Union will support the region's own efforts in coming up with solutions to counter piracy and taking leadership in that regard. Recently, the European Union supported the first regional workshop on piracy for Eastern and Southern Africa, organized by the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean Commission and held in Seychelles on 19 and 20 July. This workshop demonstrated real regional solidarity and emerging ownership.”
2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source
“Mr. Schwaiger: Thank you, Mr. President, for giving the floor to the European Union (EU). The candidate countries Turkey and Croatia and the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia, as well as the Republic of Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine, align themselves with this declaration. At the outset, let me express our strongest condemnation of the terrible attack that took place yesterday in Mogadishu. Let me also express our condolences to the Permanent Representative of Somalia, to the Somali federal institutions, to the Somali people and to the families of the victims.”
2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source
“We understand that UNAMA needs the capacity to deliver on this task; therefore staff recruitment should be addressed as a priority. Finally, the EU would like to highlight again the importance of the regional dimension as the third pillar of the overall stabilization, together with security and development, as recognized in London. The EU supports the renewal of the UNAMA mandate for a further 12 months, as recommended by the Secretary-General. With new lead personnel on the ground and the upcoming mandate renewal, the United Nations and the international community at large can reinvigorate their contributions to Afghanistan's development. The EU hopes that the Government will seize the current opportunities to make real progress towards security and prosperity for the sake of the Afghan people and the stability of the whole region.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“The imminent appointment of former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Vygaudas Usackas as our new EU Special Representative and head of our delegation in Kabul not only confirms the strong European commitment to Afghanistan, but should also serve to strengthen common EU action and improve the coordination with the new Special Representative of the Secretary- General and the NATO senior civilian representative. Let me stress in that context that we continue to believe that the roles of UNAMA and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in civilian coordination are particularly important. We support the United Nations plans for enhancing coordination among donors and within the United Nations system while ensuring strong Afghan ownership.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“As this year is the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, we think it would also be appropriate for the Security Council to strengthen the UNAMA resolution as concerns women and gender equality, and for the Secretary-General to report in greater detail on those issues in the future. The Government could be encouraged to accelerate the implementation of the National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan and to strengthen women's participation in public life, including in the upcoming elections and ongoing processes to ensure sustainable peace, stability and reconciliation. By the adoption of its action plan, the EU has pledged further European contributions to Afghanistan's long-term development and has committed to improved internal EU coordination.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“We reiterate the importance of upholding international obligations, as enshrined in the Afghan Constitution. Given the lessons learned from the monitoring of the 2009 elections, the EU considers electoral reforms to be of crucial importance. Future elections must be credible, inclusive and secure and must reflect the will of the Afghan people. This should be clearly expressed in the resolution to be adopted by the Council next week. We concur on the need for structural reforms of the electoral process. Short-term reforms are also urgently needed before the parliamentary elections, notably regarding the composition of the two Commissions and the vetting mechanism, also in order to make it possible for the international community to lend effective support to the electoral process.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“As pledged at the London Conference, the EU will increase the percentage of its aid allocated to the sectors prioritized in the National Strategy and channelled through the Afghan Government. Contributions to improving governance, the rule of law, respect for human rights and Afghan institution- building are at the heart of our support to Afghanistan. Through our European Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL), for example, we contribute to making the Afghan police more sustainable, effective and respectful of the rule of law and human rights. The EU notes with concern recent reports of increased restrictions on freedom of expression and continued violations of human rights, as well as the recent publication of the law on public amnesty and national stability.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“We welcome the organization of the peace jirga and the recent contacts between leaders in the region aimed at confidence-building. The EU supports the political good offices of UNAMA in that regard. We also stand ready to contribute to a reintegration fund and look forward to the further clarification of its modalities. Transition is also highly dependent on economic and social development. As a major donor of assistance, the EU welcomes the implementation of the cluster approach intended to accelerate the implementation of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy and expects the presentation of concrete plans before the Kabul conference. The EU encourages the establishment of a governance cluster.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“The European Union welcomes the fact that the Secretary-General's report takes on the key priorities agreed at the London Conference, highlighting in particular the transition to the Afghan Government of the responsibility for the security of the country and the need for more Afghan ownership of reconstruction and development efforts. We also note the report's emphasis on the balance between military and civilian efforts in the transition process, and we renew our commitment to building Afghan civilian capacity. The EU agrees that reconciliation and reintegration are key elements of a sustainable political development in Afghanistan. This process should be Afghan-led and be in conformity with the Constitution and Afghanistan's international commitments, including those on human rights. Reconciliation should not lead to impunity.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source