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  1. “In the process of repressing pirates at sea, the international community should more keenly explore ways of building a regional naval and judicial capacity so as to enable Somalia to police its own waters and bring pirates to justice. We find reasonable the ideas put forward by Mr. Jack Lang, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Legal Issues related to Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, in his recent report (S/2011/30, annex), including the proposal to establish a system of Somalia courts comprising a specialized court in Puntland, a specialized court in Somaliland and a specialized extraterritorial Somali court outside the country. Notably, Mr. Lang foresees the creation of the necessary imprisonment facilities in Somalia, as the lack of imprisonment arrangements has been referred to as a major constraint on piracy prosecutions.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

  2. “The average length of time during which hostages are held by pirates has doubled since 2009 and is now 190 days. In that context, Ukraine calls upon all the actors involved, including flag States and industry, to engage more actively in the process of resolving the problems of seafarers and their family members that derive from their being constantly exposed to the threat of piracy. Although the implementation of the industry-developed best management practices has improved the security of crews and significantly contributed to a reduction in the number of successful hijackings, a long-term solution to the problem that addresses its root causes is still urgently needed. Nevertheless, a sustainable solution to the problem of Somali piracy is to be found on the ground, not at sea, as all of us unanimously agree.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

  3. “One more increasingly disturbing factor in the context of the situation in Somalia is the maritime piracy that is taking place off its coast and in the Arabian Sea area. Ukraine is in favour of reinforcing the international naval presence in the western part of the Indian Ocean and in the Arabian Sea. In this regard, we commend the efforts of the European Union Naval Force Atalanta and of the other maritime forces operating in the area off the Somali coast. Unfortunately, despite the tremendous amount of work carried out by anti-piracy actors, this scourge is far from being ended. The pirates' tactics have evolved, and the overall number of their attacks has grown. Most regrettably, the level of violence used by pirates towards the crews of the vessels they attack has increased dramatically.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

  4. “However, Ukraine would favour shortening the transitional period and combining that with the reform of transitional institutions and the continuation of the constitutional process in the country. Thus we reiterate to Ambassador Mahiga, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, our full support in the fulfilment of his mandate. Military efforts aimed at providing security in Somalia are also of vital importance. Hence more progress needs to be made in deploying the additional AMISOM. troops, as has been authorized by the Security Council. Ukraine pays tribute to the African Union soldiers in Somalia, as the gains made by AMISOM. are coming at a high cost.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

  5. “In that connection, we welcome the recent adoption by the United Nations Political Office for Somalia, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) of the Joint Regional Strategy on Somalia, outlining a common approach to the political, security, humanitarian, institutional and financial challenges that confront the peace process in the country. In spite of the recent unilateral decision by the Somali Parliament to extend its mandate for three years, Ukraine is still hopeful that the Transitional Federal Government will justify the trust placed in it as a credible transitional authority in Somalia.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

  6. “Although the very process of bringing peace, stability and prosperity to the country remains in the hands of the Somalis, the international community can and, moreover, is obliged to assist Somalia in completing that difficult task. Given that the humanitarian crisis in the country is worsening, the number of violent clashes and losses of human life are growing and the Transitional Institutions are so far unable to build constructive dialogue with other stakeholders of the Somalia political reconciliation process, the world community is now being urged to come up with a new, more holistic and comprehensive approach on Somalia.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

  7. “Mr. President, on behalf of the delegation of Ukraine I wish to thank you for holding this important meeting and for inviting Ukraine to participate. I would also like to wish the Chinese delegation every success in fulfilling the highly responsible duties of the Security Council presidency. Aligning ourselves with the statement of the European Union, my delegation would like to share some views in its national capacity. Undoubtedly, Somalia's insecure and volatile situation deserves our utmost attention, as it is impacting not only that country's own people but the entire region of the Horn of Africa - and, one could say, the whole world.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

  8. “Ukraine encourages the Council to maintain and build on the positive dynamic in streamlining its modus operandi, while becoming more open and transparent. In this regard, we believe that some recent changes in terms of access to the Council are of a technical and temporary nature. We look forward to the revised version of the 2006 presidential note and to continuing today's discussion in a more systematic manner. Ukraine remains fully committed to a strong, effective, efficient and transparent Security Council.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

  9. “That is why we believe that the Council should look further into the most effective ways of channelling and maximizing the profit from this contribution. The need for more insight into the Council's affairs is widely recognized by non- members. In this regard, one could make a practical suggestion for formalizing the currently ad hoc yet valuable practice of holding regular briefings for the regional groups by the non-permanent members they delegated to the Council. In the same vein, we see merit in giving due consideration to the idea of revisiting the practice of interactive end-of-presidency wrap-up meetings. In our view, members and non- members of the Council alike would equally benefit from this.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

  10. “The choice of the Working Group to close capability gaps as one of its priorities for this year is quite fitting for such cooperation. Ukraine welcomes improvements in the Council's handling of sanctions regimes by ensuring their targeted and, where possible, time-bound character, spelling out concrete conditions for lifting, improving listing and de-listing, and providing for periodic assessment. We encourage the Council's members to further refine its methodology in this sphere. We know, including from our own experience in the Council, that much of what has been achieved by this body can be attributed to the contribution of its rotating members. They enter the Council with innovative ideas, creative energy and an appetite for making a mark on its work.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

  11. “The collective input, channelled through the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations established in 2001 with the active support of Ukraine, proved to be particularly instrumental. Private consultations with troop- contributing countries well in advance of Council meetings on relevant missions, such as those held this month, are among the features that have to become customary. Yet there is room for further progress in the Council's techniques in the area of peacekeeping, especially in giving troop-contributing countries a stronger voice in the decision-making process. In our view, more regular consultations between the Working Group and the General Assembly's Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations would serve that purpose.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

  12. “Against this backdrop and with due consideration for the primary responsibility of the Council in the maintenance of interventional peace and security, we would like such major topics as conflict prevention to be more visible on the Council's radar. The sheer complexity of this issue should not discourage the Council from digging deeper into the richness of preventive diplomacy. There are far too many crises in which no timely alarm goes off before their eruption. The way the Council interacts with the troop- and police-contributing countries is of great importance to Ukraine. We take positive note of some welcome changes in this area thanks to collective and individual efforts within the Council.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

  13. “One of the main lessons we learned was that greater transparency and interaction with the general membership are essential to the support of the Council's decisions and their implementation in the most critical areas, such as peacekeeping, counter- terrorism, sanctions and others. We welcome the number of new positive developments thereafter, including the 2006 presidential note under discussion today (S/2006/507). One of these relates to the strengthening of the thematic edge of the Council's agenda. It bodes well for the United Nations relevance that such pressing issues as maritime piracy, the protection of civilians, post-conflict peacebuilding, drug and arms trafficking and other challenges have been featured more and more prominently among the Council's activities.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

  14. “I would like to thank you, Sir, for holding this important meeting and congratulate you on a successful presidency. We broadly share the priorities for today's debate arising from the concept paper (S/2010/165), namely, transparency, interaction with members at large and the efficiency of the Council. Japan's valuable contribution to reinforcing these three pillars is well known and much appreciated. The effectiveness and efficiency of the Council, coupled with its openness and transparency, were the guidelines of Ukraine's first and so far only Council tenure as an independent State in 2000 and 2001.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

  15. “I would like to conclude by reaffirming the strong commitment of Ukraine to contribute to the efforts of the Security Council aimed at countering maritime piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia.”

    2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source

  16. “We welcome recent international meetings on piracy, which reveal the strong political resolve of the United Nations Member States to deal with this challenge. In order to maintain this positive dynamic, Ukraine is ready to host one such future event under the auspices of the United Nations. It is obvious that the roots of piracy lie on the ground and not at sea. They are closely linked to political, economic and social conditions, mainly extreme poverty and lack of food. Fully backing the comprehensive and coherent United Nations policy recognizing the interconnected nature of security and development, this year Ukraine has become a donor to the World Food Programme, with contributions totalling more than $500,000.”

    2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source

  17. “With a focus on the legal and methodological aspects of the global anti-piracy campaign, Ukraine, in the framework of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), was one of the initiators of the IMO resolution on piracy and armed robbery of ships in waters off the coast of Somalia, which preceded relevant Security Council resolutions. The political decision was taken by the President of Ukraine to join the European Union Operation Atalanta. At this stage, we are carefully studying the modalities of our involvement in this maritime coalition, either through intelligence, logistical or military support. Ukraine is also considering making a contribution to the trust fund to support counter-piracy initiatives.”

    2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source

  18. “Over the past five years, 15 vessels with Ukrainians on board have been hijacked by pirates. Sixty-seven of my compatriots have been captured by the Somali pirates, among whom one has been shot dead and one seriously injured. In his address to international organizations, President of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko urged the international community to redouble its practical efforts to fight piracy at sea. A number of proposals have been put forward to this end, some of which, such as the establishment of regional coordination centres for navigation safety, are already being implemented.”

    2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source

  19. “Ukraine considers European Union naval force Operation Atalanta to be an important element of the international community's efforts aimed at enhancing the safety of navigation and at preventing and combating piracy. We take positive note of the efforts of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the United States-led Combined Maritime Forces, aimed at fighting piracy off the coast of Somalia, which have also contributed to reducing the number of successful hijackings. Ukraine takes the challenge of piracy with the utmost seriousness. Ranking flfth among the countries whose citizens are contracted to the international merchant fleet, Ukraine is seriously suffering from acts of piracy. At the time of this meeting, Somali pirates continue to hold hostage 24 Ukrainians, the crew of the vessel Ariana captured on 2 May.”

    2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source

  20. “My delegation strongly believes that the Security Council should remain actively seized of this matter. Ukraine commends the activity of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, which has already proved to be instrumental in facilitating coordination among the major actors, aimed at combating piracy in all its aspects. We look forward to the early launching of the trust fund to support counter- piracy initiatives off the coast of Somalia. My country appreciates the standing invitation to participate in the meetings of the Contact Group and is ready to contribute to its fulfilling its mandate in every practical way.”

    2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source

  21. “Like the previous report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/l46), the document before the Security Council today details a worldwide surge in the number of incidents of piracy and armed robbery at sea against vessels. It convincingly testifies that this challenge is no longer confined to the Gulf of Aden. It has become global, requiring a global, coordinated and integrated response. Ukraine believes that the United Nations should play a lead role in these efforts. Ukraine welcomes actions taken by the Security Council to counter piracy, including the adoption of resolution 1846 (2008), which my country co-sponsored. We support the adoption of its successor resolution with the aim of extending and fine-tuning the anti-piracy measures put in place by the Security Council.”

    2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source

  22. “On behalf of the Ukrainian delegation, I would like to thank you, Sir, for holding this important meeting and for inviting Ukraine to participate. I would also like to wish the Austrian delegation and you personally every success in fulfilling your highly responsible duties as the Security Council President. Our appreciation also goes to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Mr. Ahmedou Ould Abdallah, for presenting the second report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/590) pursuant to resolution 1846 (2008), dealing with the issue of piracy off the coast of Somalia. Aligning ourselves with the statement of the European Union, my delegation would like to point out some issues of particular relevance to Ukraine.”

    2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source