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Serrano

lines on the record: 402
first: 2010-01-13
most recent: 2018-11-15
sittings or episodes: 46
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“The European Union is determined to continue to build on its partnership with the G-5 Sahel countries, which is vital to the security and development of the region. We welcome the support ofthe Security Council for such efforts.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“Moreover, I would like to thank the Security Council for the support expressed through resolution 2391 (2017) to the coordination hub, a platform that makes it possible to share and update the list of needs and lists of offers. In the context of regionalization, we aim to work even more closely with the G-5 Sahel trust fund and support committee. I would also like to reaffirm that the cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union in Mali is excellent, particularly between our civilian and military missions and MINUSMA on the ground. The EU fully supports the work of MINUSMA and of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and condemns all attacks against the Mission.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“The equipment and services that have already been delivered to the field or are available to the Joint Force amount to the sum of â‚¬17.9 million. Procurement processes to the tune of â‚¬70 million are under way. Discussions continue with the Commander of the Force for the use of the â‚¬ll.5 million still available In that context, I also warmly welcome President Kabore's announcement during his visit to Brussels last week that the G-5 Sahel would be ready to bear the recurrent costs of the Force, namely, â‚¬115 million a year. Thirdly, the European Union has established the coordination hub, which is made available to the G-5 Sahel and international donors to facilitate the identification of needs and to coordinate the financial support of donors to the Joint Force.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“The support is structured as follows: equipment, services and infrastructure - â‚¬75 million; support to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) for operational and logistical support to the Joint Force in Mali - â‚¬10 million; support to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to establish a compliance framework on respect for human rights and international humanitarian law for the Joint Force operations - â‚¬10 million; and support for G-5 Sahel governance, in particular the operationalization of the G-5 Sahel trust fund - â‚¬5 million. Although sometimes slower than desired, the delivery of EU-funded equipment, such as protection teams, armoured vehicles or anti-explosive devices, to the G-5 Sahel Joint Force units is under way.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“To that end, first, with the agreement of the G-5 Sahel members, the area of operations of the missions will be extended to all the G-5 Sahel countries and the mandates of the missions adapted to the needs jointly identified. In addition, a regional coordination unit for those missions will be deployed to Nouakchott to better support the governance structures of the G-5 Sahel, as we have agreed with its Permanent Secretary, whom I warmly welcome. Secondly, the EU strongly supports the development and the operational implementation of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force with a total amount of â‚¬100 million.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“To date, it has organized four training courses for military staff officers of the five Sahel countries and a leadership seminar for the Force headquarters and the three sectors. In addition, EUTM. provides advice to the Commander of the Joint Force and his command post on developing organizational and operational procedures and on infrastructure and equipment requests. Together with our Sahelian partners, the European Union has now embarked on a process of adapting those missions to provide advice, training - through assistance to the G-5 Defence College and the Sahel Security College, among others - and support to the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, as well as bilaterally to each of its members in terms of their cross-border cooperation.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“In coordination with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and other partners, those two civilian missions closely support the Sahelian authorities in developing the police component of the Joint Force, a key element in ensuring the judicial follow-up of military actions and in strengthening the link between the Force and the local populations. The European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali), with 570 soldiers, is a military training mission that provides advice to the Malian authorities on restructuring the armed forces by training battalions. Eight battalions were trained between 2013 and 2017. EUTM. Mali is also a key partner of the Joint Force.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“The European Union capacity-building mission (EUCAP) Sahel Niger and EUCAP Sahel Mali are civilian missions aimed at supporting the internal security forces in Mali and in Niger to strengthen their capacities to fight against terrorism and organized crime. They also work to contribute to security sector reform through advice, training and the provision of equipment. Since their roll-out in 2012 and 2014, respectively, EUCAP Sahel Niger and EUCAP Sahel Mali have provided training to nearly 16,000 members of the security forces in Niger and Mali.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“Moreover, in 2017, the European Union allocated â‚¬240 million in humanitarian assistance to the Sahel. Lastly, allow me to talk about European cooperation in terms ofsecurity and defence in the Sahel. The security situation in the region is deteriorating, particularly in central Mali and in northern and eastern Burkina Faso. That was described by the Under-Secretary-General, Mr. Lacroix, and I refer to his briefing. In that context, the initiative of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force is therefore being developed and increased international support in the areas of security and defence is becoming essential. The European Union has been present in the region since 2012 with three missions and nearly 800 European experts on the ground.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“The European Union, which remains the largest donor in Mali, is actively involved in the international mediation in support of the process. Moreover, through the provision of targeted expertise, the European Union supports the efforts of the Malian authorities to consolidate their governance in central Mali. With regard to development and humanitarian action, the aid given by the European Union and its member States to the region amounts to â‚¬8 billion for the period 2014-2020, including â‚¬3.9 billion from the European Development Fund and the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa and â‚¬l.7 billion in budget support. That support is consistent with the G-5 Sahel priority investment plan. We look forward to the next donors' conference to be held in Nouakchott on 6 December.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“In regard to our political and diplomatic engagement, the partnership between the European Union and the G-5 Sahel is an almost daily reality, with frequent visits among European and Sahelian leaders, including at the summit in Brussels that I mentioned and regular ministerial meetings, the latest of which was held in June. The partnership is also reflected on the EU side in the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel and the key role played by the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel, Mr. Angel Losada. In that context, support for the Malian peace process through the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali is crucial to the stability of Mali and the entire region.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“Those countries, based on a common understanding not only of threats and challenges, but also opportunities, have taken their destiny into their own hands through a regional cooperation initiative. Since the creation of the G-5 Sahel in 2014, the European Union (EU) has actively supported its growth, including by helping to mobilize the international community, as it did, for example, at the international high-level conference on the Sahel, held in Brussels in February. This is in fact a priority of the foreign policy of the European Union and its member States. I should like to cite some examples of the concrete support that the European Union is providing to our partners in the Sahel in the framework of an integrated approach in the political, development and security areas.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“Allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for the invitation to brief the Council on the European Union's action in support of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel). The stability of the Sahel region is key not only for the countries that comprise it but also for the neighbouring regions and certainly for Europe's security. The European Union therefore remains committed, alongside other international partners, in particular the United Nations and the African Union, as well as bilateral partners, whose contribution is essential. However, if certain actors deserve special mention today, it is the Sahel countries themselves, and in particular those of the G-5.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“One of the priorities of the Spanish presidency of the FATF is therefore to establish a partnership with the international community to ensure that new technology and developments properly manage associated risks. The financial measures that the FATF promotes are an important tool against proliferation. We stand ready to support further progress under the leadership of the Security Council.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“The FATF provides guidance on cooperation and coordination, both domestically and internationally. To sum up, the FATF standards provide a comprehensive basis to combat the financing of proliferation by both State and non-State actors. However, we still face important challenges. Some countries simply do not have the capacity to exercise effective controls. We need to support those countries. Many more countries do not understand the risks, or do not fully exploit the opportunities of financial intelligence to counter proliferation. More work is needed to link up the relevant authorities in each country. Finally, at the global level, we need to ensure that emerging financial technologies can develop without being exploited for the purposes of terrorism or proliferation.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Standards are enforced through rigorous peer-review and follow-up procedures, which have greatly increased the number of jurisdictions that comply with the requirements. That gives the Security Council more effective tools. It is important to underline that the role of the FATF in countering proliferation goes beyond targeted financial sanctions. We have built the infrastructure needed to combat the financing of proliferation with criminal laws and investigative powers, due diligence and suspicious transaction reporting by financial institutions and transparency requirements regarding the control of corporate vehicles and legal arrangements. We apply measures that weaken the ability of non-State actors to maintain facilitation networks and to raise or spend money.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is a global standards-setting body for combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism and proliferation, with a total of 198 jurisdictions included in the global network. The FATF was established in 1989 to combat money laundering associated with drug trafficking and has expanded its role since then. In 2001, we developed effective tools to fight terrorist financing. From 2008, in response to the increased threat of proliferation, the FATF took up the task of combating proliferation financing. Since then we have analysed how proliferation networks use financing and have adopted international standards to that end. The FATF standards set specific requirements to give effect to Security Council resolutions, including targeted financial sanctions to counter proliferation and terrorism.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Mr. Serrano: Financing is an essential component of proliferation. Therefore, financial measures are one of the most effective tools to counter proliferation. Preventive measures make it difficult for criminals to raise or transfer funds, thereby reducing the capacity of proliferation networks. Financing intelligence provides advanced warning of attempts to illegally transfer sensitive goods or materials. Shipments can be discovered and interdicted on the basis of suspicious transaction reports by financial institutions. Every movement of goods has an associated financial transaction. Financial investigations can follow the money trails to look behind transactions and declarations, analyse proliferation networks and identify facilitators.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Rabbani said at the Millennium Summit of the United Nations: "The combination of extreme poverty with extreme inequality within and between countries is an affront to our common humanity, a tragic situation which requires urgent global solidarity." (A/55/PV.7, p.11)”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“The neighbouring countries have a strong stake in and a special responsibility for a stable and secure Afghanistan. Building on our ongoing programmes, the European Union stands ready to throw its weight behind initiatives that promote regional integration and cooperation. We look forward to the upcoming Istanbul Conference, which represents an opportunity to give new impetus to the regional agenda ahead of the Bonn Conference. The New Silk Road initiative, launched just last week, offers a vision for promising economic cooperation from which Afghanistan and its neighbours could benefit greatly. The Afghan people - most of whom are poor and many of whom are currently threatened by drought - need to see concrete improvements in their lives and livelihoods. We all need to play our part in that. As the late Mr.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“There is room for improvement here, and it is in this context that the European Union stands ready to support Afghan commitments to long-term electoral reform. Of course we need to look beyond Kabul to the provinces and districts and sub-national governance. We need to strengthen the capacity and accountability of provincial and municipal institutions. Only then will the right services be delivered to the right people in the right way. Also, to get their fair share of aid, provinces and districts should have a better connection to the centre. After all, in a post-transition Afghanistan, funds will increasingly be channelled through the central Government. Now that I have spoken about Kabul and the local level, I want to briefly address the regional context.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“Small steps forward on some national priority programmes should not be allowed to give rise to complacency. The transition process will be viable only if all national priority programmes move forward together. In the area of governance, such positive steps as the launch of the anti-corruption Monitoring and Evaluation Committee need to be backed up with structural measures that will bring down corruption and bring about more transparency and accountability with regard to public finances. There can be no accountability without parliamentary control. That is why we urge the Afghan Parliament to fully resume its functions. This means getting important legislative work done and providing the necessary checks and balances when it comes to State-building in Afghanistan. New legislation should thus be submitted for parliamentary approval.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“Among other hopeful signs, we have seen a number of national priority programmes move forward, including in the area of justice reform. We welcome what has been achieved in that particular area. After all, independent and professional justice institutions are indispensable. Afghanistan needs them for a better security climate, a better investment climate and a better human rights climate. Legislation will remain void without the institutions to implement it. Afghanistan's commitments to international human rights conventions are a case in point. On human rights, let me say that the rights of women deserve special attention, during transition and beyond. That is exactly why we need female leaders around the table as we prepare for Bonn.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“I wish to reiterate the European Union's firm condemnation of this heinous attack and convey our condolences. Mr. Rabbani's legacy can best be honoured by redoubling reconciliation efforts. We applaud the Government for committing precisely to such efforts. Against this security background, it is all the more encouraging that the Kabul process is, in many respects, gaining momentum. The European Union would particularly like to commend efforts towards resolving the Kabul Bank crisis and progress towards resuming the International Monetary Fund programme. Successfully tackling the final outstanding issues ahead of the Bonn Conference is crucial to bolstering the confidence of donors, including the European Union and its member States, as they seek to do their part in the context of the Kabul process.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“We are encouraged by how well the Afghan Security Forces have assumed their new role despite the difficult context. That context should serve to strengthen the international community's resolve to contribute to the success of the transition by effectively training these forces. During the previous Afghanistan debate in the Council (see S/PV.6574), we noted with concern that insecurity was on the rise, making transition harder. Those concerns have not abated. The level of civilian casualties, the vast majority caused by insurgents, remains unacceptably high. Civilians are no longer safe from anti-Government forces, even in hospitals and mosques. Recent months have also witnessed the violent deaths of several high-ranking Afghan officials and, just last week, of Mr. Rabbani, the Chair of the High Peace Council.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“At the outset, let me reiterate how much importance we attach to the United Nations efforts in Afghanistan, especially those of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The work of the United Nations will remain vital to Afghanistan's fate for years to come. That is why we all have to continue to support it, both politically and financially. The European Union itself is also in it for the long haul - hence our long-term partnership with Afghanistan that is currently under preparation. In July, concrete transition began with the handover of security responsibility from the International Security Assistance Force to Afghan forces in seven areas of the country. Elsewhere, preparations are under way for more such security transfers.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“Mr. Serrano: I wish to convey the thanks of the European Union (EU) for having been invited to participate in this debate. The candidate countries Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Iceland, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Free Trade Association country Norway, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia, align themselves with this declaration. I would like to thank Special Representative Staffan de Mistura for his briefing, and the Secretary- General for his comprehensive report on the situation in Afghanistan (S/2011/590). Our thanks also go out to His Excellency Foreign Minister Zalmai Rassoul for his important presentation.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“Finally, we highlight our support for the principle of the gradual transfer of the coordination role of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission to the Government of Haiti, which should go hand in hand with the strengthening of national capacities. In that context, we support the extension of the Commission's mandate and all initiatives aimed at strengthening its effectiveness. In conclusion, our role as the international community is to help the country to rebuild itself better. The European Union has demonstrated that it is able to turn its promises into tangible reality by working closing with the national authorities and the United Nations family in Haiti.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“In order to better satisfy the various identified priorities, we have re-evaluated our programme for 2011-2013 in cooperation with member States and in close cooperation with the Haitian authorities. Infrastructure, governance, decentralization, health and education, food security and rural development remain our main areas of action. We also continue to provide budgetary support to ensure priority expenditures. The European Union will continue to provide substantial humanitarian aid in 2012. It is also essential for 30 reconstruction and development projects to strengthen the resilience of both the Haitian population and public infrastructure in confronting natural disasters.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“The European Union also notes the recommendations of the Secretary-General for a partial withdrawal of personnel. Finally, the European Union deplores the allegations of sexual abuse recently made against certain members of MINUSTAH and calls upon the United Nations to investigate those matters as quickly as possible. Along those lines, I take note of the declaration just made by the Permanent Representative of Uruguay. The European Union remains firmly committed to standing side by side Haiti in its reconstruction and development process over the long term. The financial commitment made by the European Union at last year's international conference is a perfect witness to that.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“Turning to the security situation, while on the whole the situation has remained calm during the past few months, it could deteriorate given political tensions and frustration among the people. Indeed, while the Haitian National Police has gradually improved in effectiveness, it does not yet seem ready to fully guarantee internal security in the country. Appropriate transfer of expertise and the strengthening of institutions tasked with applying and enforcing the rule of law and to ensure better protection of vulnerable groups are, in our view, the priorities that must be addressed immediately, with the essential support of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). MINUSTAH continues to play a primary role, and the European Union warmly welcomes the recommendations of the Secretary-General on extending its mandate.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“We are pleased that, since our last debate in this Chamber on this issue (S/PV.6510), the country has, for the first time in its history, seen a peaceful transfer of power from a democratically elected President to another from the opposition. Nevertheless, it is regrettable that, several months after the election of President Martelly, political negotiations have not led to the effective appointment of a new Prime Minister and the establishment of a new Government. Political stability and the resolute action of a competent Cabinet are crucial to providing new momentum to the country's reconstruction efforts. We encourage all parties to accelerate consultations and to work to establish a ministerial Cabinet that will be ready to rise to the challenges at hand.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“In the spirit of brevity, I shall read out an abridged version of the European Union statement, the full version of which is being distributed in the Council Chamber. The candidate countries of Croatia and Montenegro, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, as well as the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. I should first like to welcome the presence of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mariano Fernandez Amunategui. I wish him every success in carrying out his duties. I also pay tribute to his predecessor, Mr. Edmond Mulet, for the services he provided during an extraordinarily busy time.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“The upcoming meeting of the International Contact Group on Somalia later this month in Copenhagen will provide an important opportunity for the Somali authorities and their regional and international partners to continue working together towards peace and stability in Somalia.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“It also appreciates strong United Nations leadership in Somalia with a view to providing direction and support to the political process and to coordinating international support. In conclusion, the European Union reiterates its commitment to helping improve the lives, dignity and security of the Somali people. Reconciliation, respect for human rights, the protection of civilians, the inclusion of women in peacebuilding, the rule of law and good governance are indispensable stepping stones on the road to peace and sustainable development. Somalia can count on the EU's support in this. At the same time, the European Union calls on Somalia's stakeholders, especially the Transitional Federal Institutions, to redouble their efforts to address the enormous political, economic and security challenges before them.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The security context has changed significantly since the withdrawal of Al-Shabaab from large parts of Somalia, including the capital, Mogadishu. The Transitional Federal Government and AMISOM. are facing new challenges, such as consolidating security in newly accessible areas and filling the security vacuum. Addressing these challenges will have clear resource implications. It is important to broaden resource mobilization and to identify alternative and additional sources of funding. All this having been said, the role of the international community is only to assist. The main responsibility for Somalia's security lies with the Somalis themselves. The European Union will continue supporting the region's leadership and efforts in finding solutions.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“We are also intensifying contacts with the United Nations and other relevant actors concerning Somalia's judicial system and the setting up of Somali courts. Through these actions we aim at strengthening national capacities and the rule of law - vital building blocks for a stable development environment. The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) remains a crucial element to support and protect Somalia's Transitional Federal Institutions. In 2011, the European Union made another contribution worth â‚¬65.9 million to AMISOM. It is preparing a â‚¬50-million additional support programme for the remaining months of 2011. This will bring overall EU support to AMISOM. to more than â‚¬258 million since 2007.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The European Union also provides support to the countries in the region that have taken up the task of prosecuting suspected pirates. Other actions focus on building up the maritime capacities of Somalia and neighbouring countries. Within the framework laid out by the International Maritime Organization - the so-called Djibouti Code of Conduct - our objective is to enhance information- sharing and training capacities for maritime administrations. In addition, the European Union is working on a new possible action to support regional maritime capacity-building in the Horn of Africa and the Western Indian Ocean. Measures taken in this context should enhance Somalia's capacities for controlling its coastal areas on land.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“On 28 July, the European Union extended its military training mission for Somalia by another year in order to help the transitional Government to build up its security forces. Some 150 military staff from 14 European Union States are serving in a mission that has trained around 2,000 Somali soldiers so far. Over the next year, the European Union training mission will focus on developing command and control structures and forming trainers who can then take over the training exercise. In addition, EU Naval Force Atalanta remains substantially involved in naval operations against piracy off the shores of Somalia. On 7 December 2010, the Council of the European Union extended the operation's mandate for another two years, until 12 December 2012.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“These funds serve to finance the provision food as well as health care, water and sanitation facilities by a number of partners and United Nations agencies. Stepping up the immediate humanitarian response will save lives, but it is also necessary to invest in long-term solutions to build up resilience to future droughts. This is why the European Union looks closely at the causes of famine. It is committed to supporting programmes in the areas of drought preparedness, agriculture, rural development and food security. EU engagement includes an additional â‚¬l75 million in development funds recently allocated to Somalia for the period 2011-2013. As part of its comprehensive approach, the European Union is helping to stabilize the country by providing support to the security sector.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Encouraging progress has been made at the security level. The withdrawal of Al-Shabaab from Mogadishu gives more reason for hope. Despite such positive developments, however, the situation remains fragile. And now we are faced with a new challenge: famine. Almost 4 million Somalis are in need of assistance. Thousands are fleeing to neighbouring countries, and food shortages threaten to expand further. Together with international partners, the European Union pursues a comprehensive approach to Somalia. In order to respond to the immediate needs posed by the famine, the European Union and its member States have allocated over â‚¬166 million from funds reserved for humanitarian assistance to help the people of Somalia.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The European Union follows events in Somalia with great attention. It seeks to help efforts to stabilize the country and provide hope for those afflicted by war, insecurity, poverty and starvation. There has been encouraging progress, such as the accord signed in Kampala between several of Somalia's interested political parties. It is important that this accord be implemented, promises be kept, and the one-year extension of the transition period be put to good use. The adoption of the road map in Mogadishu on 6 September represents an important positive step. As a member of the technical committee facilitating cooperation to implement the road map, the European Union will spare no effort to support the Transitional Federal Institutions on their path to reforms. This needs to happen in compliance with the agreed benchmarks and timelines.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Let me thank you, Sir, for having invited the European Union (EU) to participate in this debate. I also thank His Excellency Prime Minister Ali for his important statement. I further wish to thank the Special Representative of the African Union Commission, Mr. Diarra, for his presentation, and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Augustine Mahiga for this briefing and all his efforts. The candidate countries Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Iceland; the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“In this context, the European Union calls for a political process leading to rapid and concrete implementation of substantial reforms, addressing the legitimate demands of the Syrian people on their way to a peaceful, genuine and irreversible transition to democracy.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“Despite some progress following the decisions of the Israeli Government to ease the Gaza closure, the EU reiterates its call, in line with Security Council resolution 1860 (2009), for an immediate, sustained and unconditional opening of crossings for the flow of humanitarian aid, commercial goods and persons to and from Gaza, while addressing Israel's legitimate security concerns. With regard to the situation in Syria, the EU deplores the fact that the Syrian leadership has chosen to ignore repeated calls by the international community and continues its policy of deliberate, violent repression of peaceful protestors. The EU reiterates its condemnation of this policy in the strongest terms. The violence must be stopped immediately in order to prevent further bloodshed.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“The EU looks forward to continuing its support, including through direct financial support, for a new Palestinian Government, composed of independent figures, that commits to the principles set out in President Abbas' speech on 4 May, upholding the principle of non-violence, remaining committed to achieving a two-State solution and to a negotiated peaceful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, accepting previous agreements and obligations, including Israel's legitimate right to exist. The EU calls for the unconditional release of the abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit without delay.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“The European Union expects a future Palestinian Government to continue the Palestinian Authority's institution- building efforts and to uphold current standards in terms of transparent and efficient public finance management, as consistently commended by the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The European Union considers intra-Palestinian reconciliation behind President Mahmoud Abbas to be an important element for the unity of a future Palestinian State and for reaching a two-State solution. In this context, the EU commends the Egyptian role in brokering the Cairo agreement on 3 May.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“The European Union reiterates that settlements in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, are illegal under international law, constitute an obstacle to peace and threaten to make a two-State solution impossible. All settlement activity, including in East Jerusalem, should stop immediately. The European Union remains one of the major supporters of and contributors to the Palestinian State- building efforts led by President Abbas and Prime Minister Fayyad. The European Union reiterates its strong support for the institution-building process and welcomes the outcome of reports which state that the Palestinian Authority is above the threshold for a functioning State in the key sectors studied. In this regard, the EU expresses its full appreciation of the current Government's success in implementing the State-building plan.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“Secondly, security arrangements must for Palestinians respect their sovereignty and show that the occupation is over, and for Israelis protect their security, prevent the resurgence of terrorism and deal effectively with new and emerging threats. Thirdly, there must be a just, fair and agreed solution to the refugee question. Fourthly, the aspirations of both parties for Jerusalem should be fulfilled. A way must be found through negotiations to resolve the status of Jerusalem as the future capital of both States. The European Union calls on all parties to abstain from actions that are not conducive to a comprehensive solution of the conflict. Furthermore, it expects the parties to avoid practices that undermine trust and to refrain from any provocative action which may threaten the ongoing efforts to resume direct talks.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“The European Union believes that negotiations should include all final status issues, including borders, Jerusalem, refugees, security and water, respecting previous agreements and understandings. Clear parameters defining the basis for negotiations - as contained in Council Conclusions of December 2009, December 2010, May 2011 and presented to this Council on 21 April 2011 (6520th meeting) - are key elements for a successful outcome. This is an opportunity for the EU to recall its positions in this regard. We believe that the following parameters could serve as a basis for a resumption of negotiations between the parties. First is an agreement on the borders of the two States based on the lines of 4 June 1967, with equivalent land swaps as may be agreed between the parties.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source