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  1. “It must be said that this symbolic gesture was the expression of two desires: first, that of the Government of Burundi, which was eager to move forward and fully appropriate the national peacebuilding process, which is now in a mature phase, as has been the case since 2005; and, secondly, that of the Security Council, as expressed in its resolution 2137 (2014) of 13 February 2014. We rightly acknowledge that BNUB, under the enlightened leadership of Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, has carried out work in political dialogue, protecting human rights and strengthening the institutional capacity of the Government and civil society and has supported the election process under way. The United Nations, of which the Council is a part, can be proud of having contributed to this shared success.”

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  2. “On issues related to peacebuilding addressed in section C of Chapter IV on cross-cutting issues, the United Nations country team which has just taken over from BNUB will have to implement the peacebuilding priority plan for 2014-2016, which is the result of an inclusive process. With regard to BNUB and its transformation into a country team, addressed in Chapter V of the report, let me recall that the lowering of the BNUB flag took place on 12 December 2014 in the presence of the two co-Chairs of the ceremony, Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, who is present in the Chamber, and Mr. Laurent Kavakure, Burundian Minister for External Relations and International Cooperation.”

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  3. “In that respect, we recall that the fight against impunity remains a priority for the Government. As for section G on social and economic development, we recall that Burundi, like most developing countries, cannot attain the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by the deadline. However, remarkable progress has been made in the areas of education and health. In any case, development assistance must be reconsidered to accelerate the achievement of the MDGs, which still have not been met in our countries, and the post-2015 agenda is a good opportunity to do so. The conference on financing for development to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in July will be important in that regard.”

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  4. “This is the case particularly when we look at the holding of the National Conference on Justice, the drafting of the strategic plan on judicial ethics of the Supreme Council of Magistrates, the review of the legal framework for prisons and correctional institutions and so forth. Even if these efforts were overlooked by the drafters of the report, these are the facts and they have produced tangible results, even though many challenges remain. With regard to the promotion and protection of human rights in section F of the report, we welcome the fact that the report recognizes that the country has seen significant progress and a marked decrease in the number of what the report calls extrajudicial killings and the political violence of young people who are affiliated with political parties.”

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  5. “In that regard, we thank our technical and financial partners for their support to the institutions that fight corruption and promote good governance in our country. Of course, we thank our local partners in civil society, who continue to contribute to the common fight against the scourge of corruption. They know who they are. I cannot name them all here as I might forget some. In terms ofthe rule oflaw, as addressed in section E, it would be idealistic to want to establish a perfect rule oflaw. As the Council knows, the rule of law is an ideal that no country in the world has fully achieved. Despite this, the Government has taken commendable initiatives towards this ideal or at least to try to approximate it.”

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  6. “We take this opportunity to launch again an appeal to the international community to provide more support to our troops who are doing excellent work on the ground far from their families. I now turn to the report submitted for the Council's consideration. In section C of the report, paragraphs 24 and 25, reference is made to the process of establishing the transitional justice mechanisms. I spoke earlier about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that is already in place. Now the international community must provide sufficient support to the Commission to carry out its mission. With regard to section D of the report on governance and institution-building, the Government of Burundi will continue to work to combat corruption and seek to address the remaining challenges in this area, which is an ongoing battle.”

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  7. “Burundi has suffered greatly through cycles of violence and peace was hard won, thanks to the peace agreements, including the Arusha Accords. For us, this is an achievement to be preserved. The use of violence is unacceptable and must give way to a war of ideas and development programmes. Speaking of our restored peace that we have regained thanks to the support of the international community, we will continue to support peace, Burundi shall express its gratitude by participating in peacekeeping missions, particularly in Somalia and the Central African Republic. For us, it is a badge ofhonour to be among the first francophone troop-contributing countries.”

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  8. “Peace and security prevail throughout the nation's territory and people go about their normal activities, as the report acknowledges in paragraph 20. The Government has pledged to stem all forms of crime and disruptions to peace and security. It is worth mentioning that at the end of December 2014, while people were preparing to celebrate the end of the year, Burundi experienced an infiltration, from the neighbouring territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, of a column of armed men who were quickly subdued by our courageous soldiers. We once again reject the choice ofviolence as a way to achieve political gains in our country. As the report of the Secretary-General indicates in paragraph 59, my country has come a long way.”

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  9. “We engaged in a dialogue wherein we took stock of the current strategic framework for growth and poverty reduction by highlighting the progress achieved and the challenges that remain in implementing our mutual commitments. We thank Ambassador Seger for using his expertise to facilitate the negotiations and the adoption of the joint communique that led to the round table. We call on our partners to review the document so that the commitments reiterated at the Club du Lac Hotel in Bujumbura will become a reality. With regard to security and stability, Burundi is a very safe country, as the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs mentioned early in his briefing, except for a few isolated cases of crime in some parts of the country.”

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  10. “In that context, the Government of Burundi has just established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the 11 individuals who will serve as commissioners were elected in a climate of transparency. As the Council knows, Burundi is currently moving from the post-conflict phase to the sustainable socioeconomic development phase. The continuing reconstruction of the country and the long and arduous journey to the harmonious development of the Burundian people require enormous resources that Burundi cannot afford on its own. In that framework, on 11 and 12 December 2014 in Bujumbura, we held with our partners a round table between Burundi and its main development partners.”

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  11. “Even without popular support, one must play the game. In that regard, we welcome the appointment of the Head of the United Nations Electoral Observation Mission in Burundi (MENUB), Mr. Cassam Uteem and we wish him every success in his new duties. He can count on the cooperation of my Government to that effect. The status of mission agreement on MENUB staff has just been finalized between the two parties, allowing his team to work on the ground on a solid legal basis. As we all know, elections are actually a sign of a properly functioning democracy - because democracy is the set of facts and actions of the daily life of citizens with respect to themselves and the institutions that govern them. Democracy cannot develop in a fragmented, divided society where there is distrust.”

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  12. “We would like to take this opportunity to once again express the gratitude of the Government of Burundi to all partners that have already provided financial and material support to the electoral process. The latest to sign the financing convention to support the ongoing electoral process was the European Union, with an amount of €8 million. Of course, we invite all those who wish to do so to act promptly. We also greatly appreciate the countries and international organizations that have agreed to send electoral observation missions before, during and after the elections in order to put an end to partisan speculation such as that which occurred in 2010 with the unjustified boycott by certain political parties. We hope that they will not commit the same error this year, because the empty-chair policy does not benefit anyone.”

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  13. “At the meeting on 22 December 2014 between CENI and electoral process stakeholders on the evaluation of the voter enrolment, participants had an opportunity to share concerns about technical and policy solutions that will help CENI complete the finishing touches on the provisional election register. In that connection we have established a regular and open debate on all the matters raised. As the Council is aware, we have championed dialogue since the Arusha Accords, and we will not shirk our responsibilty. Moreover, the report even acknowledges, in paragraph 64, the strong commitment of the Government of Burundi to maintain a frank and ongoing dialogue on the matter.”

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  14. “I must say here that, after having heard those accusations, which were based on isolated and minor cases, the Government and CENI launched messages of appeasement to call on Burundian politicians, civil society and the media to adopt responsible language and behaviour that respect the principles of democracy and tolerance - behavior that would take into account the political culture of our population, bearing in mind the fact that Burundi is a young, still-developing democracy. The quality of the electoral process will depend in part on the experience accumulated gradually since the 2005 elections.”

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  15. “In paragraph 65 of the report, the Secretary-General expresses his certainty that those instruments, which were adopted by consensus, are essential to the continuation of the process. We agree with him. The Council may have heard in certain political circles and civil society allegations of an attempt to manipulate the elections. The report refers to that in paragraph 15. Those unfounded concerns are from one of the opposition parties.”

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  16. “The preparatory process is therefore under way, and an important step has just been taken with the completion of the electoral enrolment operation throughout the national territory and in Burundian Embassies abroad. The operation went very smoothly overall despite the observance in some areas of a few isolated cases of logistical irregularities. Those irregularities will not, however, undermine the entire operation. As the report recommends in paragraph 63, the Government is committed to doing everything in its power to ensure that the 2015 elections are free, democratic, inclusive, transparent and take place in a peaceful climate. The Electoral Code, the code of conduct and the road map that have been set up by consensus are, in our view, essential to ensure the smooth conduct of the elections.”

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  17. “I will focus on four main areas, namely, the electoral process under way with a view to general elections in 2015, a few words on the round table following the Geneva Conference on Burundi held in mid-December 2014 in Bujumbura, and an overview of the security situation. And of course, afterwards I will also make a few general comments on the report (S/2015/36) submitted for the Council's consideration today. As the Council is aware, the year 2015 will be one of general elections in Burundi. As elsewhere, the Government has taken care to entrust this important event to the Commission e'lectorale nationale independante (CENI), which was set up by consensus.”

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  18. “We recall the strong and constructive message he delivered during his last visit to Burundi, in mid-December, and his wise counsel during the 12 December 2014 meeting with the President of the Republic shortly after the BNUB flag- lowering ceremony. I would also like to thank Mr. Parfait Onanga Anyanga, former Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Burundi, for the excellent work he did while posted in Bujumbura. We particularly appreciate that he brought a successful conclusion to the enormous work he was able to accomplish in our country in such a short time.”

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  19. “Mr. Shingiru (Burundi) (spoke in French): As this is the first time I take the floor, Sir, under your presidency, let me first congratulate you personally and your country on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January 2015. Rest assured of the full cooperation of the Burundian delegation during your tenure. Before entering the heart of the matter that brings us together this morning, let me also thank you for convening this important meeting on the latest report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Office in Burundi (BNUB) (S/2015/36). We also thank Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his extremely detailed briefing and special interest in our country, Burundi.”

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