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first: 2010-01-13
most recent: 2018-11-15
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“The European Union also calls on all regional actors to undertake confidence-building measures in order to stimulate mutual trust, and encourages Arab countries to be forthcoming, both politically and financially, in assisting the Palestinian Authority and Palestinian refugees through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The European Union hopes and expects that all parties to the conflict will shoulder their responsibilities and move towards lasting peace.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“The European Union reiterates its call for the urgent and full implementation of Security Council resolution 1860 (2009) and for the immediate, sustained and unconditional opening of crossings for the flow of humanitarian aid, commercial goods and persons. The European Union calls on those holding the abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit to release him without delay. The European Union further emphasizes the importance of appropriate and credible investigations, in accordance with international standards, into possible violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law by the parties to the conflict. European Union assistance aimed at supporting the peace process stands at more than â‚¬1 billion per year. The European Union will continue to provide this support.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“The European Union is deeply concerned about the situation in East Jerusalem and calls on all parties to refrain from further provocative actions. The European Union has never recognized the annexation of East Jerusalem. If there is to be a genuine peace, a way must be found through negotiations to resolve the status of Jerusalem as the future capital of two States. All discriminatory treatment of Palestinians in East Jerusalem must stop. The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to be a source of deep concern. The physical and political divisions between Gaza and the West Bank undermine the efforts of the international community to resume a meaningful peace process. Gaza must be an integral part of the future State of Palestine. The continued policy of closure is both counterproductive and unacceptable.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“It is ready to extend full diplomatic, political and economic support to the Palestinian Authority's Government Plan "Palestine, Ending the Occupation, Establishing the State". In order to restore credibility to the peace process the parties should implement their respective agreed obligations under the first phase of the Road Map. This should take place in parallel with a resumption of negotiations on all final status issues. Israel must end all settlement activities in East Jerusalem and the rest of the West Bank, including natural growth. It should dismantle all outposts erected since March 2001. Palestinian institutions in Jerusalem should be allowed to reopen. The Palestinian side must continue to implement its obligations to end Violence.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“At the same time, the European Union, together with its Quartet and Arab League partners, will continue actively to look for ways to ensure a peace deal, which should be finalized within the 24-month period mentioned in the Quartet statement agreed in Moscow on 19 March 2010. The European Union continues to support reinvigorated Quartet engagement. The creation of the State of Palestine and the realization of the two-State solution remain a core European interest. The European Union is also ready to step up its efforts by facilitating and sustaining peace agreements. The European Union will continue to work on contributions in the areas of State-building, regional issues, refugees, security and Jerusalem, and will continue to assist Palestinian state-building in preparation for Palestinian statehood.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“The absence of negotiations and the ensuing vacuum has been a source of great concern to the European Union and the international community. The resumption of negotiations remains an absolute necessity, now more urgent than ever. The European Union calls on both Israelis and Palestinians to resume meaningful negotiations on all final status issues without further delay. A failure to do so will have negative consequences and obstruct efforts to bring peace and stability to the Middle East. The European Union has strongly supported international efforts led by the United States and aimed at resuming negotiations. A firm, ambitious and sustained effort from the United States remains indispensable. The European Union will continue to work closely with the United States and support its efforts.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“Let me begin by thanking you, Sir, for inviting the European Union to this important debate. Many thanks also to Under- Secretary-General Pascoe for his report. I wish to join others, at the outset, in conveying the condolences and sympathy of the European Union to the people and Government of China for the victims and losses suffered in today's earthquake. The candidate countries, Turkey, Croatia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and the European Free Trade Association country Iceland, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine, align themselves with this statement. Negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis were last held in December 2008.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“In that regard, in 2009 the European Union encouraged discussion on a regional level through a series of regional workshops, two of which were held in Africa. We plan to repeat that initiative with regional debates on the political and technical aspects of a future arms trade treaty. The European Union would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm its full commitment in the fight against traffic in conventional weapons, particularly on 10-27987 the African continent. In our conviction that the implementation of the EU-African Strategy can contribute to this goal, the Union is committed to pursuing its efforts to promote the implementation of a genuine architecture of peace and security in Africa.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“The European Union is firmly convinced that a legally binding global instrument, in line with States' responsibilities under international law on this subject and establishing common international norms for the import, export and transfer of conventional weapons, will go a long way to combating the proliferation of such weapons, which is neither desirable nor responsible. The Union is ready to work with all United Nations Member States to negotiate the terms of this international instrument within the framework of the negotiation process established by the General Assembly resolution adopted in 2009 (resolution 64/48). That process should take into account specific regional and national characteristics without compromising the quality of the future treaty.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“Sylvain-Goma said this morning, the European Union already supports the ECCAS efforts to deal with the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, and we support the efforts of Central African countries to implement, at the national level, the Brazzaville Programme of Priority Activities, which is part of the United Nations Programme of Action. The European Union is convinced that only a global approach to the problem of the proliferation of conventional arms can have a tangible impact on security. That is Why we need to deal with the source of the problem by regulating international trade in conventional weapons through an arms trade treaty.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“That project, which identifies Africa as a priority region, seeks to develop software and good practices to enhance checks on airlines suspected of such trafficking. The Central African region has not been spared, unfortunately, by the proliferation and traffic in small arms and light weapons. In this regard, the European Union supports the request of United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security in Central Africa to the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) to draft a legal instrument on the control of small arms and light weapons and to produce an action plan and a code of conduct for security and defence forces in Central Africa. The European Union firmly intends to support every commitment made in this regard. As Mr.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“The first pan-African cooperation programme to combat small arms and light weapons has just been launched in cooperation with the African Union, the subregions and the Police Chiefs Regional Cooperation Offices. The aim of this project is, on the one hand, to strengthen the regional police offices' capacity to conduct the fight against arms trafficking in a coordinated way and, on the other, to raise awareness among national authorities and civil society so that they can intensify their efforts. The European Union also supports the African Union's formulation of a small arms and light weapons strategy that will include guidelines for African Union action in this area. I would also like to recall here the initiative the European Union is currently developing to combat air transport of small arms and light weapons.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“The Union will support implementation by the countries of the Great Lakes region of United Nations technical guidelines for managing the stockpiling of conventional munitions. The European Union strategy on small arms and light weapons has a universal scope, but it identifies Africa as the continent most affected. The adoption of the EU-Africa strategy, particularly the Peace and Security Strategic Partnership - one area of which is dedicated to small arms and light weapons - has made possible a major strengthening of our cooperation at both the continental and subregional levels, complementing the efforts under way at the national level.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“The strategy promotes a comprehensive approach and seeks to mobilize all the instruments that the European Union has at its disposal to tackle both supply and demand in the small arms and light weapons trade. Almost â‚¬500 million has been allocated to small arms and light weapons programmes since 1992. In order to deal with the problems created by the illicit trade in and excessive stockpiling of small arms and light weapons, we continue to View the United Nations Programme of Action on Small Arms as the most appropriate multilateral instrument. The European Union is currently designing a programme that will support implementation of the Programme at the regional level by organizing regional seminars. Three of those will cover Africa and one will deal with Central Africa.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“The European Union (EU) is strongly committed to efforts to combat the stockpiling, uncontrolled spread and illegal trade of conventional arms. Besides the fact that they can fuel terrorism and organized crime, small arms and light weapons play a decisive role both in destabilizing and weakening States and their social and political structures, and in triggering and spreading conflicts. They are a security problem for us all, and a major obstacle to the development of the affected countries. That is why in 2005 the heads of State and Government of the European Union adopted a strategy to counter the illicit accumulation of and trafficking in small arms and light weapons and their ammunition.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“I would first like to thank you, Mr. President, for inviting the European Union to this important debate. I would also like to thank all those who have spoken, particularly the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Migiro, Executive Director Costa and the Secretary-General of the Economic Community of Central African States, Mr. Sylvain-Goma. Their statements help us better understand the scope of the problem. The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and members of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia, as well as Ukraine, Armenia and Georgia, align themselves with this statement.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reconfirm the European Union's commitment to assist Timor-Leste in achieving further positive results on the path to stabilization as a basic requirement for sustainable development. In view of the important contributions made by the United Nations, the European Union looks forward to the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste for a further 12 months, as recommended by the Secretary-General.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“As measures in development and security must go hand in hand, we look forward to an upcoming international dialogue on peace and State-building in Timor-Leste, to be conducted under the umbrella of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. A key issue for Timor-Leste is how to manage the revenue generated by its substantial extractive industries in a sustainable manner while also stimulating non-oil-sector growth. The European Union supports the improved governance in the petroleum sector resulting from Timor-Leste's strong engagement in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. The European Union, in view of its own positive experience with regional integration, supports Timor- Leste's aspirations to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“The European Union already offers support to the national Parliament of Timor-Leste on this matter. A critical challenge will be to ensure the sustainable social and economic development of the country. The European Union is a committed long-term partner for Timor-Leste in this endeavour and, for the period 2007 to 2013, provides assistance amounting to about â‚¬200 million. The European Union welcomes efforts to develop a revised national development plan that should enable international partners to align better with Timor-Leste's development ambitions. In our View, priority should be given to long-term rural development, improving social services, notably health and education, and reducing unemployment.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“The European Union also underlines the importance of a coordinated approach to the justice sector, taking into account the recommendations of the independent comprehensive needs assessment - the Justice Rapoza Report - and through the implementation of the Timorese Government's Justice Sector Strategic Plan. Accountability for past human rights violations plays a critical part in building more sustainable peace and cannot be ignored. The European Union welcomes 10-2486] the Parliament's resolution of 14 December on the work of the commissions on truth and reconciliation. The European Union calls for the expeditious establishment of an institution charged with implementing measures recommended by those commissions that would be credible in the eyes of victims.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Reforms in the security sector, with strong ownership by the Timorese Government, are key to consolidating peace and stability in the country. The European Union commends the recent process on handing over policing responsibilities that started in May 2009. It urges the parties to continue to uphold the agreed criteria and to complete the certification process so as to allow for a proper handover. The European Union welcomes positive developments in democratic governance, the rule of law and human rights, notably the successful conduct of "suco" elections on 9 October, and the setting up of an Anti-Corruption Commission, including the recent nomination of its Commissioner, as well as efforts to adopt enhanced measures to address the needs of women and the high incidence of gender-based violence.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“The European Union welcomes recent improvements in the security situation, which has remained relatively stable over the last months. Good progress has been made in addressing the situation of the internally displaced persons (IDPs). The European Union has contributed to that progress through its support to the closure of the Metinaro camp and the reintegration of IDPs. Yet we share the Secretary-General's assessment that some fragility remains. Therefore, the European Union encourages the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to continue to provide the good offices of the United Nations to foster the promotion of a political culture that favours the bridging of divides, cooperation and reconciliation. The European Union also calls on the Government of Timor-Leste to make further efforts to develop the national security policy.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“The European Union firmly supports the central and coordinating role of the United Nations in Timor- Leste and the overall recommendations of the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/85), which have incorporated the findings of the recent technical assessment mission to the country. The European Union joins the Secretary-General and other speakers today in commending the Government and the people of Timor-Leste for their efforts to achieve long-term stability and ensure sustainable development in all spheres of public life. As the Council is aware, the European Union is a major contributor of assistance to Timor-Leste, with a focus on peace and security, rule of law and democratic governance, as well as long-term economic and social development of the country, including attainment of the Millennium Development Goals.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Mr. Serrano: Mr. President, I thank you for giving the floor to the European Union. The candidate countries Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey, 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, as well as Armenia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine align themselves with this statement. At the outset I join others in greeting the Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, Mr. J ose' Luis Guterres, and the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. Ameerah Haq, and thanking them for their important briefings on the progress and remaining challenges in Timor-Leste.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“The European Union is ready to continue working with the United Nations, other crisis- management actors and the countries affected by conflict in pursuit of this comprehensive approach.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“Responsibility for building a peaceful and stable society rests first and foremost with communities themselves. From the outset of a peacekeeping mission, the international community should focus on supporting this responsibility. That requires the development of an operational strategy to assess needs and identify local capabilities and partnerships, including with neighbouring countries. We dissect the crisis management and peacebuilding processes into their security, political and development dimensions in order to structure the work and ensure coordination of the different international actors involved. But it is only when such projects are joined under one goal capable of uniting a society - a project for living together, in the words of the Spanish philosopher Ortega y Gasset - that they acquire their full meaning.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“They can also play a small but significant role through the implementation of quick-impact projects, such as undertaking interim repairs of infrastructure. They also play a key role in the disarmament and demobilization of ex-combatants and initial support for their reinsertion into civilian life. In this regard, the EU underlines the importance of improving the pace at which and the way in which we approach the reintegration of ex-combatants, including the rehabilitation of former child soldiers and the specific needs of girls, which is a major issue in many of today's conflicts, in particular in Africa. Lastly and fundamentally, the European Union believes that local and national ownership of the peacebuilding process is the single most important element in bringing about a successful transition from conflict.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“F ourthly, to ensure that the peacebuilding agenda bears fruit on the ground, it is essential that personnel responsible for peacekeeping be aware of the importance of this supportive work. An efficient in- country coordination mechanism must be in place to facilitate close communication between these agents and peacekeeping personnel. Equally, peacekeepers have to play their part in supporting confidence- building in the political process and delivering initial peace dividends. Fifthly, a critical element required for a sustainable exit from conflict is economic recovery. The European Union has seen this clearly in theatres ranging from Aceh to Guinea-Bissau. Peacekeepers play a critical role in helping to stabilize the situation.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“In this context, peacebuilding actors, including the Peacebuilding Support Office, should be involved from the earliest stages of a peacekeeping mission. Thirdly, effective peacebuilding needs strong coordination. The United Nations could play an even more important role in this regard, including through the Peacebuilding Commission, which could help to generate a more coherent and coordinated approach, including beyond the United Nations system, and to maintain a framework of mutual accountability between the host Government and its partners. The European Union hopes that the forthcoming session of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and the Peacebuilding Commission review process will provide opportunities to elaborate and enhance those linkages.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“The integrated mission planning process and the development of integrated strategic frameworks are, in the EU's view, essential tools for the coordination and prioritization of the security, political, development and humanitarian activities undertaken by the United Nations. Secondly, peacebuilding tasks need to be taken into consideration in mandates from the outset. At the same time, The Security Council has to make sure, in cooperation with contributing countries, that missions are mandated and equipped with the adequate capabilities to carry out these tasks. Where relevant, peacekeeping missions should be requested to include information on progress in peacebuilding in their regular assessments of mandated tasks in order to identify and draw attention collectively to critical gaps and to harmonize future steps.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“In pursuing these tasks, attention must be placed on strengthening local capacities and civil society, encouraging the participation of women in peace processes and peacebuilding, and promoting dialogue among stakeholders. Special efforts should be undertaken in assisting national authorities in the protection of civilians from acts of Violence. We have listened today to statements from some of the most highly qualified professionals and experts on these issues, starting with the Secretary-General. I would like on my part to share some views based on the experience of the European Union (EU) in the field. First, the success of peacekeeping efforts requires a comprehensive, holistic and inclusive approach. To this end, early and comprehensive planning to integrate peacekeeping and peacebuilding is essential.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“Peacebuilding provides the vital bridge that helps create the conditions for peacekeeping missions to be drawn down, laying the foundations for longer-term efforts to consolidate stability and achieve sustainable development. At the heart of this process are efforts to strengthen national capacities to manage conflict and early investments in economic recovery, basic services and national institutions. The sooner such efforts start, the quicker they can contribute to building long-term stability and reduce the risk of a relapse into war. The peacebuilding tasks in peacekeeping missions - such as disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, security sector reform, rule of law, good governance and human rights - have a critical role to play and should feed into the broader peacebuilding efforts.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for having invited the European Union to this timely and important debate. In accordance with your instructions, in order to expedite the Council's work I will make an abridged statement. The full text of the European Union statement will be distributed in the Chamber. (spoke in English) The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia align themselves with this statement.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“30 A comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict requires a regional approach, and the EU therefore calls on all regional actors to take confidence-building measures in order to stimulate mutual trust. An active Arab contribution, building on the Arab Peace Initiative, is of crucial importance. These views are shared among all Quartet partners. Let me close by confirming the determination of the European Union to work with its partners in a reinvigorated Quartet to achieve the two-State solution. I would like to express the hope that this debate, held at the beginning of a new year and indeed a new decade, will mark the beginning of a political development that will finally lead to the solution of this conflict.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“Gaza must not be a platform for violence against Israel, and arms smuggling must stop. The European Union calls for the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who has been held captive for more than three and a half years. The separation of Gaza from the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, remains a matter of serious concern. The EU therefore calls on all Palestinians to promote reconciliation behind President Abbas and to support the mediation efforts by Egypt and the Arab League, in order to prevent a lasting and detrimental division. A comprehensive peace must include a settlement between Israel and Syria, and Israel and Lebanon. Concerning the Syrian track, the European Union sincerely hopes that the 2008 talks can soon be resumed and brought to a conclusion.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“The EU further emphasises the importance of appropriate and credible investigations into possible violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law by the parties to the conflict, in accordance with international standards. A continued policy of closures has deeply affected life in Gaza, has led to the devastation of its economy and is politically counterproductive. The European Union maintains its call for an immediate, sustained and unconditional opening of the crossings for the flow of humanitarian aid, commercial goods and persons to and from Gaza. While extremists stand to gain from the current situation, the civilian population suffers. The European Union is well aware of and fully recognizes Israel's legitimate security needs.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“The European Union is particularly concerned about the situation in East Jerusalem and calls on the Israeli Government to stop all discriminatory treatment of Palestinians there. The European Union recalls that it has never recognised the annexation of East Jerusalem. If there is to be genuine peace, a way must be found through negotiations to resolve the status of Jerusalem as the future capital of two States. The European Union calls for the reopening of Palestinian institutions in Jerusalem in accordance with the Road Map. One year ago, the Gaza hostilities came to an end and the Security Council adopted resolution 1860 (2009). However, the situation continues to be of grave concern. Full implementation of resolution 1860 (2009) is urgent.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“The European Union took positive note of the decision of the Government of Israel on a partial and temporary settlement freeze. The European Union sees this as a first step in the right direction and hopes that it will contribute towards a resumption of meaningful negotiations. At the same time, the European Union reiterates that settlements and the separation barrier, wherever it is built on occupied land, as well as demolition of homes and evictions, are illegal under international law, constitute an obstacle to peace and threaten to make a two-State solution impossible. The European Union urges the Government of Israel to immediately end all settlement activities in East Jerusalem and the rest of the West Bank and including natural growth, and to dismantle all outposts erected since March 2001.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“In the meantime, the European Union continues its work as a key contributor to Palestinian State-building, in line with the Palestinian Authority's government plan. Our field missions and our work within the Quartet contribute to this. In this context, I would like to emphasize the efforts deployed by Quartet Special Envoy Tony Blair to promote Palestinian economic development and institutional governance of the future Palestinian State. The European Union welcomes Israel's steps to ease restrictions on movement in the West Bank, which have made a contribution to economic growth. Further and sustained improvements of movement and access have to follow. Many checkpoints and roadblocks remain in place. The Palestinian Authority, for its part, must build on its efforts to improve law and order.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“They must include all final-status issues, including borders, Jerusalem, refugees, security and water, and must lead, within an agreed time frame, to a two-State solution, with the State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous and viable State of Palestine living side by side in peace and security. The European Union will not recognize any changes to the pre-1967 borders, including with regard to Jerusalem, other than those agreed by the parties. The European Union supports the ongoing efforts of the United States towards a resumption of negotiations, which are closely coordinated among Quartet partners. The European Union stands ready to contribute substantially to post-conflict arrangements aimed at ensuring the sustainability of peace agreements. We appeal to others to join in this important task.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“On the occasion of the first Foreign Affairs Council meeting, in December 2009, following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, EU Foreign Ministers discussed in depth the current situation in the Middle East and the way forward. During this discussion the following points were emphasized. A resumption of negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, now absent for more than a year, is of utmost urgency. These negotiations, however, must be focussed and result-oriented. The negotiations must respect international law as well as previous agreements and understandings.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“Mr. Serrano: Let me start, Mr. President, by thanking you for inviting the European Union (EU), in its capacity as a Quartet member, to participate in this open debate. The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Montenegro and Serbia and the European Free Trade Association country Iceland, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Armenia, align themselves with this statement. We have listened carefully to the presentations and statements just made. The resolution of the Arab- Israeli conflict remains a central political and strategic objective for the European Union.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“The creation of an External Action Service under the leadership of High Representative Catherine Ashton will help to enhance the strategic direction, coherence and effectiveness of the European foreign policy. It will also help the EU improve its cooperation with international partners, and in particular the United Nations. We look forward to working with United Nations Members and the United Nations Secretariat to ensure that the new European Union structures will work efficiently within the United Nations.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“The European Union has developed regional strategies in partnership with all world regions, in full respect of the principle of ownership. Regional organizations play a leading role in the implementation of the substantial funds allocated by the European Union in this context. The Africa-EU Strategic Partnership adopted by heads of State or Government in December 2007 deserves special mention. It covers all fields of economic and political cooperation. It reveals an untapped potential for developing further triangular regional cooperation involving the United Nations. A genuine trilateral relationship among the United Nations, the African Union and the European Union is already in the making. The Lisbon Treaty has simplified the international representation of the European Union and given it continuity.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“The initial political agreement reached in Copenhagen must now be translated into firm obligations and followed by effective implementation. We cannot afford to fail. On development, the combined assistance of the European Union and its member States amounts to approximately 60 per cent of international aid. We will examine later this year at the highest level progress towards the Millennium Development Goals. We are not on track. The European Union will engage energetically with all United Nations Member States and main actors, under the guidance of Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon, in order to ensure that this opportunity to redouble our collective efforts is not lost. In this context, I wish to reaffirm the European Union's strong support for the regional integration agenda as a favoured means to achieve economic growth and peace.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“Through European Commission- Humanitarian Aid - ECHO - it is a main provider of humanitarian assistance. A network of 135 EU delegations in third countries and at multilateral organizations constitutes the institutional backbone of all these efforts. The European Union is working with partners within the United Nations to protect civilians and guarantee respect for human rights, to fight terrorism more effectively and to ensure that the development of peaceful uses of nuclear energy takes place in the best safety, security and non-proliferation conditions. The EU remains aware of the multidimensional nature of security when dealing with other important challenges. On climate change, the European Union has set for itself ambitious targets, including in terms of international assistance.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“Besides its engagement on the ground, the European Union is also ready to contribute to the ongoing development of a forward-looking agenda for United Nations peacekeeping that reflects the perspectives of all stakeholders and, in view of that, welcomes the New Horizon initiative launched by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support. The European Union has 15 special representatives and envoys who work together with their United Nations, AU and other international counterparts in negotiation processes and conflict prevention endeavours. The European Union is also actively supporting State-building efforts, including in the field of security sector reform, and broader efforts to promote democracy, human rights, good governance and the rule of law.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“The European Union is assisting in the fight against piracy off the coast of Somalia with its naval Operation Atalanta, cooperating with many naval forces of other United Nations Member States. Atalanta is providing escorts to United Nations chartered vessels that bring to Mogadishu technical support and humanitarian aid. Furthermore, the EU is assisting the Transitional Federal Government in the development of its security forces and is supporting the African Union Mission in Somalia.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“In the past, the European Union has deployed two military operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in support of the United Nations Organization Mission there and is currently working with the United Nations and the Congolese Government in the reform of its security sector. The European Union has assisted the African Union (AU) in Darfur and deployed an operation in Chad at the request of the United Nations, an operation now replaced by the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad. The European Union is working very closely with the United Nations and the African Union to contribute to a peaceful solution to the Somali crisis.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“Currently, the European Union is conducting ll crisis management operations and is working together with the United Nations in eight major crisis theatres in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Afghanistan. It reports to the Security Council regularly on three of those operations. It has succeeded United Nations peacekeeping operations in a number of crisis areas and is contributing to the final stabilization of the Balkans after the terrible wars of the 1990s. Ultimately, that will be achieved by the integration of that region into the European Union, an objective to which the EU remains firmly committed. These European contributions have helped the United Nations to concentrate its efforts in other areas, particularly in Africa, but here as well the European Union maintains a high level of engagement.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source