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Schwaiger

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2010-01-06
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2010-12-22
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  1. “Mr. Schwaiger: Thank you very much, Mr. President, for giving the floor to the European Union (EU). The following countries align themselves with this declaration: Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, and Iceland, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia. Let me join others in expressing our support for the Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) (S/2010/ 127) and its recommendations. The EU looks forward to working with the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Staffan de Mistura, and wishes him much success in leading UNAMA.”

    2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source

  2. “But I would like to assure the Council that the European Union will continue to play an active role in assisting Afghanistan on its road to security, stability and prosperity, in close cooperation and coordination with UNAMA and other international actors.”

    2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source

  3. “For the international community they will be occasions to review and reaffirm its engagement in Afghanistan. We should agree on new goals, benchmarks and timelines in order to renew a common framework for our work towards the shared goal of a peaceful and secure Afghanistan. Those conferences also represent an important step towards the formulation and subsequent implementation of a transition strategy, with the emphasis on building up the Afghan National Security Forces and the gradual handover of responsibility for security to Afghanistan's own authorities. The European Union reiterates its full recognition that the primary responsibility for the development of the country lies with the Afghan Government and people themselves.”

    2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source

  4. “In that regard, the European Union is ready to further explore initiatives such as the establishment of a reinforced and dedicated civilian coordination structure that ensures strong Afghan ownership and the involvement of all major stakeholders, and the appointment of a senior civilian official within the International Security Assistance Force. Those and other initiatives, including the improvement of existing coordination mechanisms, need careful analysis. 10-20219 The European Union also looks forward to the upcoming London Conference, on 28 January, and the subsequent Kabul conference, which will offer an opportunity for the new Afghan Government to lay out its priorities, plans and commitments. The United Nations will have a prominent role in both conferences.”

    2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source

  5. “The EU has initiated decisive steps to strengthen and achieve a more coherent and concerted approach to EU action in Afghanistan and Pakistan through its plan of action for the region. The European Union strongly supports UNAMA in its important role as the coordinator of international efforts, while recognizing Member States' responsibility to provide UNAMA with the necessary resources to perform this task. The European Union concurs with the Secretary-General that a more focused and better coordinated international civilian effort, under a United Nations umbrella and within the framework of a transition strategy, is urgently required.”

    2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source

  6. “Building Afghan capacity and ownership in the police and civil sectors remains at the core of the European Union's engagement in Afghanistan, as reaffirmed in our recent plan of action. The European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan is clear proof of that active and continued engagement. Equally, the European Union urges the new Afghan Government to give the utmost priority to the achievement of significant progress in those areas, especially at the sub-national level. Stability, security and development in Afghanistan are closely linked to the overall situation in the region. The European Union strongly supports the development of a coordinated approach at the regional level and enhanced cooperation between Afghanistan and its neighbours, especially Pakistan.”

    2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source

  7. “In this context, the European Union wishes to reiterate its condolences to the families of the victims. The European Union concurs with the Secretary- General that, to reverse this downward trend, the new Government will have to show resolve in implementing political reform that addresses the root causes of the insurgency, including through efforts aimed at improving governance and an Afghan-led political process to re-establish peace. Also, everything possible must be done to avoid civilian casualties. The European Union actively supports the improvement of good governance, the rule of law, the fight against corruption and impunity, and respect for human rights in Afghanistan.”

    2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source

  8. “It also underlines the need for urgent reform of the electoral system, including a review of the appointment mechanism of the commissioners of the Independent Electoral Commission to ensure its impartiality, as recommended in the final reports and findings of the EU Election Observation Mission and other observations groups on the presidential and provincial council elections. The security situation in Afghanistan remains extremely challenging. As highlighted in the Secretary- General's report (S/2009/674), the security situation has worsened over the reporting period, with a 65 per cent increase in the number of incidents from 2008, including the tragic attack of 28 October 2009, which highlighted the increased level of risk exposure for United Nations personnel.”

    2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source

  9. “The EU wishes to underline its readiness to support President Karzai and the future Afghan Government in the implementation of the commitments made to the Afghan people in his inaugural speech, namely, in the five key areas of peace and reconciliation, security, good governance, economic development and regional cooperation. This will require close and strategic coordination of the international efforts under the lead of UNAMA. The European Union takes note of the announcement by the Independent Electoral Commission that the parliamentary elections will take place in May 2010.”

    2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source

  10. “Allow me to begin by expressing our appreciation for the opportunity to participate in today's debate. Like other speakers before me, I would especially like to thank Mr. Kai Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his comprehensive briefing, his excellent work in the past and his ongoing work in leading the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We also want to wish him all the best in his future endeavours. The European Union welcomes the conclusion of the presidential electoral process and congratulates President Hamid Karzai on assuming office for a second consecutive term.”

    2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source

  11. “Mr. Schwaiger: We would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council at the beginning of 2010. We would also like to congratulate the five newly elected members of the Security Council. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) in accordance with the new arrangements for external representation of the Union under the Treaty of Lisbon. In this respect, it is a very special and, as the French representative said, a very moving moment for the European Union. The candidate country Croatia; the countries of the Stabilisation and Association process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia; and the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this declaration.”

    2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source