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Shcherbak

lines on the record: 167
first: 2006-03-20
most recent: 2010-03-19
sittings or episodes: 27
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“We also consider it important for all States, in particular those of Central Africa, to implement the International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons. The Russian delegation appeals to the countries of Central Africa region to continue to pay close attention to the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. Clearly, if that problem is not resolved, it will be impossible to achieve the full settlement of ongoing conflicts or to guarantee security, stability and sustainable development. In conclusion, I would like to say that the Russian Federation supports the draft presidential statement on this issue, prepared by the delegation of Gabon.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“Efforts to address the issue of attempts to illegally supply of small arms and light weapons to conflict zones, in particular in Africa, and to eradicate the threat that such supplies pose to the stability of post-conflict countries are seriously hindered by the absence of a unified approach by the international community to counteract the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. We believe that all efforts to address that scourge should be based on the relevant United Nations Programme of Action. We are convinced that it continues to be effective, and we should realize its full potential. In that context, we look forward to the successful holding of the Fourth Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action in June.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the implementation of the Sao Tome Initiative by the Central African States and the consideration, in the context of the ministerial meeting of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa of the draft legally binding instrument on the control of small arms and light weapons in Central Africa, their ammunitions and all equipments that might be used in their manufacture. We believe that the adoption of that instrument would enable the countries of the subregion to further strengthen their efforts to combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“The Security Council's arms embargos are, of course, a major tool in eradicating illegal supplies of weapons to conflict zones. To ensure the full effectiveness of such prohibitions, they must be steadfastly respected by all States. We express our support for individual and collective measures by countries of the region to combat the illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons. The Russian Federation has always stressed the importance of mobilizing activities in this area, not only at the international level, but also nationally and regionally.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“Of course, priority in this context should be given to those regions where the problem of illicit arms trafficking is particular acute. My delegation thanks the Gabonese delegation for organizing today's debate, since the illicit arms trade is a major destabilizing factor for Central Africa. First of all, this concerns those countries in the subregion where there are ongoing threats to peace and stability. That situation appears to be further deteriorating because of the actions of armed groups using well-oiled channels for obtaining small arms and light weapons. This was mentioned in the briefings of our colleagues. Russia has always supported robust measures in any circumstance in which weapons are supplied to illegal armed groups.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“Mr. Shcherbak (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Deputy Secretary-General Migiro; Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; Mr. Sergio de Queiroz Duarte, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs; and Mr. Louis Sylvain-Goma for their substantive briefings. The Russian Federation has consistently supported enhancing the role of the United Nations in coordinating the efforts of the international community to address the problems of the illicit traffic in arms, in particular small arms and light weapons. Today's meeting highlights the Security Council's interest in supporting the efforts of Member States to develop overall approaches to combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons throughout the world.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“The issue of ensuring international information security has recently taken on great importance. We believe it important to consider a system of measures to counter the use of information and communication technologies for terrorist ends and the undermining of international peace, stability and security by terrorists and criminals. In that regard, we believe that there is a pressing need to develop and adopt a universal international convention to combat cybercrime, including a general code of conduct for States in the area of global information. In conclusion, I affirm that the adoption of the draft presidential statement today will illustrate the decisiveness and unity of the Council in countering the increasing threats to international stability.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“Additional efforts are needed for the practical implementation of those resolutions to provide for the listing, under the sanctions regime of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), of Afghan drug lords who finance terrorism through the illegal proceeds of the drug trade. We believe that one of the priorities of counter- terrorism efforts is to counter terrorist ideology and propaganda and to overcome the radical tendencies that fuel terrorism. We must deprive terrorist groups of that fuel and of logistical resources. In those efforts, it is important to involve the capabilities of civil society and the business community in an equal and engaged public-private partnership, as called for in the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and key resolutions of the Security Council.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“We believe that, in implementing programmes and projects aimed at combating the illegal Afghan trade in drugs and precursors for their production, it is important the we do our utmost to exploit the capacities of regional organizations and agencies - first and foremost the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre - so as to combat the illegal trade in narcotics, psychotropic substances and their precursors. We are focusing our attention on the importance of broadening the follow-on qualitative work of the sanctions Committee mechanism established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) in order to fully implement the relevant provisions of resolutions 1735 (2006) and 1904 (2009).”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“In that regard, I refer to measures to mark precursors in order to enable us to identify specific producers and suppliers of such substances to Afghanistan; to strengthen international monitoring of the movement of precursors on the basis of a system of notifications on pre-export, re-export and resale to third countries; to monitor heavy-freight transport on the Afghan border; and to license any activities related to the supply of precursors and their substitutes.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“In assisting the Afghan Government to undertake counter-narcotics activities, we must also make full use of the capabilities of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. Another very important element in countering the flow of drugs from Afghanistan is to cut off the illegal supply to that country of precursors for the production of heroin. We are prepared to work closely with our partners to implement the provisions of resolution 1817 (2008). In that regard, we believe that there is an important role for the work of the International Narcotics Control Board and the UNODC. We believe it important to involve them in developing initiatives aimed at strengthening the international regime for the control of precursors.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“The time has come to give some thought to how we can build upon those decisions on the basis of recent narcotics trends in and around Afghanistan. We also believe it advisable to hold the third conference of the Paris-Moscow process at the level of relevant agency heads the end of this year. At that conference, the international community could adopt a specific programme of action on the Afghan counter- narcotics track on the basis of previously adopted policy decisions. We suggest that the conference give detailed attention to increasing the effectiveness of the provision of technical and other assistance to the Governments of Afghanistan and the States of Central Asia.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“We support the focus of the Security Council, as the principal organ responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security, in helping to resolve this issue. The drug threat from Afghanistan is global in nature and as acute as ever. In that regard, we believe that we are facing a threat to international peace and security that requires the Security Council to take appropriate action. Russia believes that the decisions adopted in the context of the ongoing Paris-Moscow process being carried out under the auspices of the United Nations form the basis for stepping up international cooperation to combat the global drug threat from Afghanistan. We also believe that this process is one of the most effective and promising instruments available to the international community.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“Mr. Shcherbak (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the French delegation for your timely initiative to organize today's meeting of the Security Council to consider threats to international peace and security and to adopt the important draft presidential statement before us. We are also grateful to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for setting out the strategic approach of the United Nations to these issues. We would also like to thank Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), for his thorough briefing. Illicit drug trafficking associated with organized crime and terrorism has assumed dangerous proportions in various regions of the world.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“We await further recommendations on the reconfiguration of the United Nations presence, taking into consideration the position of Dili and developments in the country. In conclusion, we would like to express to the head of UNMIT, Ameerah Haq, and to all the mission staff, our appreciation for their professionalism and selfless efforts. Russian police officers are serving in the police component of UNMIT, and Russia will continue to support their noble mission.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“It is important that the timeline for the handover be arrived at using criteria developed jointly with the country's leadership: this means basing it on the preparedness of police units, not on artificial deadlines. We were interested to study the proposals of the Secretariat's technical assessment mission regarding the possible future reconfiguration of UNMIT. Bearing in mind the fragility of the progress achieved, we support the Secretary-General's recommendation on extending the current mission mandate for 12 months, with a subsequent gradual drawdown by mid-2011 of the number of police by 328 officers. We also support the Secretary-General's plan for beginning the drawdown of mission personnel before 2012.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Dili is encountering serious socio-economic problems; the unemployment and poverty levels remain, unfortunately, very high. In such conditions, strengthening the national security forces is of critical importance in establishing stability, and is an important indicator of the State's self-sufficiency. We are intently following the pace of the handover of responsibility for the maintenance of law and order from UNMIT to the Timorese police, which has already been done in a few districts. We also welcome the approach of the Timorese Government to the process of handing over responsibility for the maintenance of law and order to the national police as early as the end of this year. This requires that both Dili and UNMIT continue to step up their efforts to strengthen police capacity, training and logistical and technical support.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“That country has managed to overcome the consequences of the crisis of 2006 and achieve promising improvements in the political situation and in the area of security. The tented camps have been closed and internally displaced persons are returning to a normal life, although some problems in this area still remain and require a prompt response. In October 2009, in a peaceful and calm atmosphere, local elections were held for village - suco officials, confirming the national electoral system's growing capacity. All political parties are interested in strengthening national unity and endeavouring to resolve their differences through democratic means. We understand, however, that the progress achieved remains fragile. The institutions of authority in this young State are not yet consolidated, and national security organs still need support.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Mr. Shcherbak (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Like many of our colleagues, we thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Ameerah Haq, for presenting the Secretary- General's report (S/2010/85) on the work of the United 10-2486] Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and for her informative briefing on developments in the country. We congratulate Ms. Haq on her recent appointment as head of UNMIT and wish her success and productivity in her work in this post. We would also like to thank Mr. Jose' Luis Guterres, Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, for his thorough remarks. We welcome the report's comments on the strengthening of stability in Timor- Leste.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“We believe that credible preconditions for the planned cessation of continuous patrols by the Kosovo Force at Serbian religious sites, along with a transfer of functions to the predominantly Albanian Kosovo Police, have not yet been established. Our position on the unilateral declaration of independence on Kosovo is well known. Russia reiterates its willingness to pursue political efforts to ensure that the issue of Kosovo is addressed in a legally correct and fair manner, in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999). To that end, we have participated actively in the International Court of Justice's consideration of the declaration's conformity with international law.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“The only discernable achievement in this respect was the signing in September 2009 of a protocol on police cooperation between Belgrade and EULEX, which included a reference to resolution 1244 (1999). Incidentally, as we understand it, that was beyond the scope of the six-point talks. We remain concerned about the unsatisfactory state of affairs in the important area as the protection of Serbian religious and cultural heritage. The report of the Secretary-General refers to many instances of vandalism against Serbian shrines. We expect UNMIK to achieve real progress in ensuring reliable ways of protecting Serbian cultural heritage in Kosovo.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“Moreover, we cannot but be alarmed by reports of the many irregularities during the voting, as recognized in the Secretary-General's report on UNMIK. We must also refer to what we view as the paltry effectiveness of the dialogue between Belgrade and the international civilian presences on the six technical points, which are important for ensuring acceptable conditions for the viability of Serbs in the district. The very important issue of the return of Serb refugee is still at an impasse, as is the question of the property of Serbian refugees in Kosovo. As we have seen from experience, without that the return of refugees will be impossible. Unfortunately, there has been no progress in other areas as well.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“Pristina continues to ignore the United Nations Mission and to hinder its interaction with Belgrade. We are carefully following the situation in the province in the fundamental area of inter-ethnic relations, which continue to be at an impasse. It is clear that progress in overcoming the deep divisions between the Serbian and Albanian communities has been insignificant. In that context, we would draw the Council's attention to the fact that the majority of Serbs in the district were once again ignored in the municipal elections conducted by Kosovo Albanian authorities on 15 November and 13 December 2009. The higher voter turnout in the southern areas of Kosovo is proof less of their recognition of the Kosovo Albanian authorities than of their despair under increasing isolation.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“We believe that, in today's difficult circumstances, we must firmly avert any attempt to advance all ill-conceived concepts for Kosovo that might provoke a rise in tension, blatantly contravene resolution 1244 (1999) and lead directly to a destabilization of the situation. We call on UNMIK to carry out its responsibilities with regard to Kosovo's external representation in regional and international mechanisms and forums. There should be no changes or more flexible approaches in that regard. The modus operandi has not changed; resolution 1244 (1999) remains in effect. We see no particular improvement in the dialogue between UNMIK and Pristina, to which the report of the Secretary-General refers. Protocol meetings between Pristina leaders and the leadership of UNMIK should deceive no one.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“The Security Council and UNMIK are irreplaceable in ensuring international oversight of the situation in the district, including in terms of security, which continues to be very fragile. Further destabilization of an already fragile situation in the province is capable of exacerbating internal clashes in the Kosovo Albanian community, as we saw recently with the growth of party ambitions. We believe that international presences must be vigilant in preventing the development of a negative scenario. We agree with the alarming assessment of Serbian President Tadie with regard to the plans contained in the so-called final decision for northern Kosovo.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“The Russian Federation fully supports the work of UNMIK in discharging its mandate and the provisions of the November 2008 report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/692). That document sets forth the hierarchy of the United Nations Mission vis-a-vis other international presences in the district. As a result, no one is entitled to prevent UNMIK from doing its job, including with regard to issues pertaining to ensuring the rights and security of national minorities and achieving the democratic standards for the province established by the international community. It is on those same foundations that the mutual relations between UNMIK and the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) in Kosovo must be built, as both presences must be status-neutral in nature.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“Mr. Shcherbak (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian delegation welcomes the participation at today's Council meeting of Mr. Boris Tadie, President of the Republic of Serbia. We are grateful for his assessments, which we share. We also thank Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, for his introduction of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/5) on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), which our delegation has carefully analysed. The position of the Russian Federation on Kosovo remains consistent. We are convinced that resolution 1244 (1999) remains in full force and is binding upon all as the international legal basis for a settlement in Kosovo.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“In such processes there must be more consistent implementation of the provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and other specialized human rights instruments. The Russian Federation is confident that through joint efforts we cannot only reduce the incidence of sexual violence during conflict but also make significant progress towards gender equality and the advancement of women, in the spirit of the decisions taken at the fourth World Conference on Women and the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“Should we really turn a blind eye to other grievous crimes against civilians, including women and children? In that connection, the proposals of the Secretary-General merit careful study, perhaps in a broader context. On the whole, such issues should be considered without isolating them from the entire range of problems of conflict settlement and gender equality. It should be recalled that an important precondition for overcoming violence against women is full participation by women themselves in peace processes and in post-conflict reconstruction.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“In that resolution, the killing and maiming of children and sexual violence committed against them are highlighted as crimes requiring priority attention. Against that background, a number of the Secretary-General's practical proposals on strengthening the efforts of the United Nations system to combat sexual violence are of interest. However, the question arises of whether, for example, it would be fair to establish a commission of inquiry or special Security Council mechanisms on the single issue of sexual violence. Is that not an excessively narrow way of looking at this issue? Should there not be a comprehensive and all-encompassing approach to the issue of violence and violations of the rights of civilians during armed conflict?”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“But it should not be forgotten that women and children continue to be victims of premeditated attacks, including acts of terrorism, the indiscriminate or excessive use of force and other acts. In that connection, we support the Secretary- General's appeal to parties to conflict to comply strictly with international criminal law, humanitarian law and international human rights and refugee law. Violence takes many different forms, and we believe that due attention must be paid to all categories of violence. That conforms to the spirit of resolution 1325 (2000), which remains the primary point of reference for protecting women and guaranteeing their rights during conflict. Such a balanced approach was reflected in resolution 1882 (2009), on children and armed conflict, which the Security Council adopted three days ago.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“Mr. Shcherbak (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian delegation is grateful to the delegation of the United Kingdom for the timely initiative of convening this Security Council meeting on such an important issue. Our thanks go to the Secretary-General for his report (S/2009/362) on the implementation of resolution 1820 (2008) and for his briefing on the matter. Like previous speakers, we believe that sexual violence, both during conflict and in peacetime, is a heinous crime that must be strenuously condemned and severely punished. Of particular concern are situations in which the phenomenon is widespread and systematic, which could be a matter of concern for the Security Council pursuant to paragraph 1 of resolution 1820 (2008).”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“The training of African specialists in Russian specialized training institutes has proved to be of great utility. We are grateful to the delegation of the United Kingdom for preparing the draft presidential statement on peacekeeping, which we support. At the same time, we would draw attention to the fact that the draft focuses insufficient attention on the role of the General Assembly's Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and on the need to intensify the activities of the Military Staff Committee and implement the mechanisms of cooperation with the troop-contributing countries, as provided for in the note of the President of the Security Council dated 14 January 2002.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“We await more detailed information on the Secretariat's ideas to optimize the system of field support, specifically with regard to procurement mechanisms. We would like to emphasize the responsibilities of the Secretariat in terms of improving the comprehensive planning of operations and coordination between Headquarters and the field. Russia attaches great importance to the role of United Nations peacekeeping in the maintenance of international peace and security and is moving to increase its participation in peacekeeping operations. Russian peacekeepers are taking part in operations in the Middle East, several regions of Africa, Haiti and Kosovo. A Russian helicopter unit is operating in the United Nations Mission in the Sudan. Another Russian air group is deployed in the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Another issue concerns the designation of technical assessment missions when planning specialists are already present on the ground. Further study should be devoted to the parameters for the new strategy of field support. We also need to determine the feasibility of the concept of robust peacekeeping. That will require the expansion of peacekeeping mandates, which is not always warranted, and an even further increase in the peacekeeping budget, rather than its optimization. We do not believe that the initiative aimed at greater flexibility in financial resource management is fully justified, as we understand that it would involve the consolidation of peacekeeping operation accounts. That could lead to an overallocation of funds, which in turn would undermine the already established financing system for each specific mission.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“It is not clear how, in practice, United Nations partnerships will be formed; how the division of labour and coordination will be undertaken; or how the number of troop- contributing countries and the resource base will be expanded. The ideas of increasing the staffs of Secretariat structures and establishing standby and permanent units have already been discussed repeatedly but, unfortunately, have yet to be implemented. The idea of establishing informal coalitions of interested actors in support of specific country missions, referred to today by a number of delegations, needs further clarification. How will the informal status of such coalitions relate to their involvement in addressing the issues of mission budgets and resource support?”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“We support the idea of involving military experts from members of the Council in reviewing and agreeing the mandates of peacekeeping operations. At the same time, it is our view that the work of the Security Council on the military aspects of peacekeeping should be further systematized. In that context, we believe that the Russian proposal that the composition of the Military Staff Committee be expanded to all 15 Security Council members remains fully relevant and essential. We welcome the Secretariat's intention to more systematically implement the provisions of Security Council resolutions 1327 (2000) and 1353 (2001), which concern measures to increase the interaction among the Security Council, troop-contributing countries and the Secretariat. Further study should be devoted to the strategic vision for United Nations peacekeeping.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“The United Nations should increase its interaction with other regional structures as well. We believe that good opportunities in that area lie in improving the cooperation between the United Nations and such traditional partners as the African Union and the European Union, as well as organizations that are actively gaining experience, such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Collective Security Treaty Organization. Particular attention should be accorded to the problem of ensuring the level of military expertise necessary for the implementation of Security Council decisions. Although the New Horizon non-paper unfortunately overlooks that issue, there is still room for further work in this area.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“We support the idea of formulating criteria for the alteration of mandates and benchmarks for the drawdown of peacekeeping operations. The report rightly highlights the need to expand the number of United Nations peacekeeping partners through enhanced dialogue with regional organizations. Experience has shown that active utilization of the capacities of regional mechanisms is effective if their activities are carried out in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and if their relationship with the Organization, including the Security Council, is guided by the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter. There is no doubt that strict respect for the Council's primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security is essential.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“We should update the practice of conducting operational consultations among Security Council members, troop-contributing countries and the Secretariat on all aspects of peacekeeping operation activities. In that regard, we wish to draw attention to the need to implement existing cooperation mechanisms, as referred to in the note by the President of the Security Council dated 14 January 2002 (8/2002/56). Many of the ideas set forth in the New Horizon document appear to be timely. Undoubtedly, the Security Council must develop clear and feasible mandates for its operations. In that regard, it is important that mechanisms be established for adjusting them in accordance with developments in the situation on the ground.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“A preliminary look at the New Horizon non-paper shows that, in general, it contains an adequate assessment of United Nations peacekeeping. It can serve in principle as a good basis for the formulation of practical recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of peacekeeping activities. All peacekeeping reform measures must be aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping operations. Improving United Nations peacekeeping is a fundamental challenge. It involves improving the quality of peacekeeping operation management, more effectively utilizing the resources of regional organizations and building the capacities of the United Nations itself with regard to all key dimensions of peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Mr. Shcherbak (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian delegation is grateful to you, Mr. President, and to the delegation of the United Kingdom for convening today's Security Council meeting on the critical issue of United Nations peacekeeping. We listened very closely to the briefings by Under-Secretaries-General Le Roy and Malcorra, who introduced the New Horizon non-paper prepared by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support. We thank General Agwai for his valuable comments, which were based on his practical experience in one of the most complex peacekeeping operations. We intend to carefully study the proposals and recommendations set out in the non-paper, particularly since many of them require further analysis.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“The most complex and politically sensitive of these is generally recognized to be the trial of Mr. Charles Taylor, former President of Liberia. We are closely following the developments in that regard. We note the progress made by the Special Court regarding its future residual mechanism, which we believe will be a compact and cost-effective temporary structure. In conclusion, we note the Special Court's considerable achievements in the area of public outreach regarding its activities, as well as its efforts to build the judicial and law-enforcement capacities of Sierra Leone. In our view, the projects undertaken by the Special Court in that area, if successfully implemented, will become an important part of the Special Court's future legacy.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“Of equal importance are the Special Court's contributions to strengthening stability in Sierra Leone and throughout the subregion. Critical tasks in that regard include assisting the country's State institutions, particularly in the area of security and justice, and 09-40569 resolving problems related to the reintegration of ex-combatants into peaceful life. The Special Court's activities have shown that justice and reconciliation in post-conflict societies need not conflict with each other, but rather that they can be complementary elements in the peacebuilding process. We welcome the momentum in the Court's proceedings as we approach the deadline for the completion of its work. Two major cases have been fully considered thus far, which will make it possible to focus on the remaining trials.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“Mr. Shcherbak (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): On behalf of the delegation of the Russian Federation, I should like to thank the leadership of the Special Court for today's briefings and to note the considerable contributions made by that institution to the fight against impunity. We also welcome the presence of the representative of Sierra Leone at today's meeting. Since its establishment, the Special Court has carried out serious work aimed at prosecuting individuals who have committed serious violations of international humanitarian law. It has accumulated valuable and, in certain respects, unique experience in the area of international criminal justice. The Court has demonstrated its effectiveness despite the financial difficulties facing it.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to state the readiness of the Russian delegation to endorse the draft presidential statement that is being prepared by Libya. We hope that today's discussion will serve to lend new impetus to the practical cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“The Russian Federation is actively participating in drawing up and implementing an international programme of strategic support for Africa, including strengthening the peacekeeping capacities of the African Union. Russian peacekeepers are active in almost all United Nations peacekeeping operations throughout the African continent. A Russian helicopter unit is deployed as part of the United Nations mission in the Sudan. Another helicopter unit is deployed as part of the European Union-led peacekeeping force in Chad and the Central African Republic and will soon start discharging its duties as part of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad. Russia's specialized training institutions are implementing a training programme for African peacekeeping personnel.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“Today's debate, which is focused on practical cooperation with the African Union, is further confirmation of the serious attention the Security Council is paying to developing effective strategies to preserve peace and security in Africa. The report's recommendations deserve close attention and substantive further development. Many of those recommendations touch upon the interests of all States Member of our global 09-2716] Organization. The recommendations on providing temporary logistical and financial support to African Union peacekeeping operations from Member States' assessed contributions should be carefully analysed both by the United Nations Secretariat and by the General Assembly.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“Furthering collective approaches are necessary to effectively overcome today's threats and challenges and demand the consistent stepping up of cooperation among the United Nations, the Security Council and its regional partners. Such cooperation should be based on the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1) and the United Nations Charter, in particular Chapter VIII. The provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter provide a sound legal basis for conducting African peacekeeping operations sanctioned by the Security Council, helping set up an African security architecture. African mechanisms aimed at preventing and settling conflicts must become fully operational. In the past few years, the Council has repeatedly considered the issue of stepping up practical cooperation with regional organizations.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“The peacekeeping efforts of the African Union and of subregional organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States, the Southern African Development Community and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, as well as mediation missions by prominent African political actors, have on a number of occasions contributed to achieving significant advances in regional stability. Experience has shown the effectiveness of the model of the preventive deployment of regional peacekeeping operations in hot spots throughout the continent with subsequent transfer of those missions to the United Nations. We share the assessment of Mr. Prodi's report that the crux of today's peacekeeping operations lies in the fact that no single organization can alone resolve these issues.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source