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  1. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.35 pm.”

    2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source

  2. “The representative of Democratic Republic of the Congo has asked for the floor to make a further statement. I now give him the floor.”

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  3. “I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Raymond Tshibanda N'tungamulongo, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Francophonie of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

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  4. “When the Council next reviews progress, I hope that it will be to hear how progress has been full and swift. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I shall now give the floor to the other members of the Security Council.”

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  5. “Three principles should underpin our work for the next two years, so that the opportunity becomes reality: first, support for the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as it undertakes a programme of reform and implements its national commitments; secondly, support for the regional processes as they cooperate across borders; and, thirdly, support for MONUSCO as it continues to transform and become more effective at fulfilling its mandate. The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the wider region and MONUSCO bear a huge responsibility for progress upon their shoulders as do, indeed, all members of the Council. Through the interventions that will be made during the debate, I hope they will know that they have the full support of the Security Council.”

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  6. “There should also be the full and swift implementation of national commitments, including the wider reforms needed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to consolidate the progress made so far. We will have lost this opportunity if in two years time we cannot look back to further, real and tangible progress. Despite the excellent progress achieved, the report of the Secretary-General is clear that in many instances progress is too slow and extremely fragile. We must stay strong in pursuit of peace.”

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  7. “But to seize the opportunity with the determination and vigour it deserves and to make progress at the speed it deserves, what we need to achieve by the end of the year is clear: the full and swift implementation of the Kampala dialogue - particularly the status of repatriation of former Mouvement du 23 mars combatants and the full and swift disarmament of the FDLR. As the Secretary-General notes in his report (S/2014/450), they continue to pose a significant threat. We have mandated MONUSCO to use unilateral force to neutralize all armed groups. We should be prepared to use it if the disarmament process fails to be swift or credible, in the same way we have used it to secure progress against other armed groups that pose an equal threat to the protection of civilians.”

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  8. “I want to be clear and to emphasize the importance I attach to the region leading the work and my gratitude for the progress that has been delivered thanks to the commitment and energy within the region. Today, because of the progress made so far and the moment of opportunity we now have, we can imagine a position in two years time where all armed groups, including the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda (F DLR), are no longer a threat and there is an end to impunity; the completion of the electoral cycle in accordance with a Constitution in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is achieved; and where MONUSCO'S drawdown is a realistic proposition, with the Congolese security forces taking an ever greater responsibility for the country's security.”

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  9. “In February 2013, in Addis Ababa, when the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region was signed, few imagined the progress we see today: progress against armed groups, where over 4,000 individuals have come forward for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; progress by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo towards implementing its commitments under the Framework, including a national dialogue to build broader engagement; and progress on preventing sexual violence in conflict, with the implementation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo national action plan led by the President's personal representative. That progress has been led by the region.”

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  10. “The protection of civilians is central to MONUSCO's work and it is vital that United Nations peacekeepers fulfil that responsibility. We have all often said that there currently exists a rare opportunity to break the cycle of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region. But it is worth reminding ourselves why that moment of opportunity exists.”

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  11. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. It is a huge honour to preside over a Security Council meeting at a time when we have a unique opportunity to bring peace and stability to the lives of so many. I am grateful to the Special Representative and Special Envoy for their words to the Council this morning. I would like to pay particular tribute to Mary Robinson for her determined and dedicated pursuit ofpeace in the Great Lakes region. We are fortunate that we have such an excellent replacement in Mr. Said Djinnit. I also thank Martin Kobler for his tireless work to implement the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and I endorse his words on the killings at Mutarule.”

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  12. “I thank Mrs. Robinson for her briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco, Minister of Defence of Angola and representative of the Chair of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.”

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  13. “Mary Robinson, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region of Africa, to participate in this meeting. I would like to recognize the presence in the Council Chamber of Mr. Said Djinnit, incoming Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region of Africa. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/450, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I now give the floor to Mr. Kobler.”

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  14. “I wish to warmly welcome the Ministers and other representatives present in the Security Council Chamber. Their participation is an affirmation of the importance of the subject matter under discussion. In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa and Uganda to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mrs.”

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  15. “The Council has before it the text of a draft presidential statement on the subject of today's meeting. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Council members for their valuable contributions to it. In accordance with the understanding reaching among members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2013/7. It is so decided. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its me emphasize the importance of maintaining the agenda. momentum and high energy levels. Could I personally add my thanks to all participants The meeting rose at 12.15 p.m. for their significant contributions today. Finally, let”

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  16. “I now give the floor to Her Excellency Ms. Fowsiyo Yusuf Haji Adan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia.”

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  17. “Along with the Council, the United Kingdom will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Somali people and their Government as they continue their journey towards a brighter tomorrow. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I shall now give the floor to the members of the Council.”

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  18. “I also welcome the European Union's plans to hold a conference on Somalia in September. The conference will help sustain the momentum to build a new and long- term partnership between Somalia and the international community for political reconstruction and economic development. In conclusion, Somalia has come a long way since the days of extremism and tyranny, which brought nothing but misery to the long-suffering Somali people. The next 12 months will be pivotal for Somalia. We must support the Federal Government to ensure that plans agreed in London are implemented swiftly to realize improvements in security, policing, justice and public financial management. We must ensure that ordinary Somalis across the country see changes on the ground. And we must improve coordination between the international community.”

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  19. “They will have all of our support as they tackle those vital issues. Ultimately, political progress will remain the key to the long-term stability of Somalia. I welcome the Somali Government's commitment to holding democratic elections in 2016; to achieve that, much needs to be done to resolve the outstanding constitutional issues and the relationship between the Federal Government and the regions. I welcome the recent dialogue between the Government of Somalia and the regions and hope that it will continue. I commend the role played by IGAD and Somalia's neighbours. We were pleased to host the talks between Somalia and Somaliland in Chevening in June 2012 and welcome the continuation of the dialogue in Turkey. It is only through dialogue that lasting solutions can be developed.”

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  20. “It means ensuring that AMISOM has the appropriate tools to carry out its mandate and to develop effective, legitimate and affordable national security forces, with clear accountabiliyt and oversight, which will be essential for the Somali Government to fulfil its role of protecting people and property and preserving public order. International partners should work together to ensure that our support to the development of Somali security forces is coordinated and aligned to the Federal Government's plans. It means addressing serious human rights concerns. Somalia remains one of the worst places in the world to be a woman. I welcome the Government of Somalia's commitment to improving human rights, tackling sexual and gender- based violence and protecting both women and children from the effects of conflict.”

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  21. “Al-Shabaab is under real pressure but, as recent attacks have shown, it still remains determined to kill innocent civilians and halt Somalia's progress towards peace and prosperity. The international community must work to continue partnership with the Somali Government to address those challenges. That means supporting President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's six-point plan by ensuring that the commitments made at the Somalia Conference are fully realized and aligned in support with Somali priorities. It means ensuring the right blend of international support to Somalia. It is imperative that AMISOM. and the United Nations, especially through UNSOM. and bilateral partners, work closely together in a coordinated manner.”

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  22. “History has shown that, if Somalia is allowed to backslide into instability and conflict, the consequences will be felt well outside its borders in the form of regional instability, piracy and terrorism. For all the progress that we have seen, Somalia continues to face huge challenges. We should be under no illusions as to the sustained efforts that will be required, in Somalia and from its international partners, to ensure that progress continues. Somalia lacks public services - schools, hospitals, clean water supplies. More than 70 per cent of Somalis still live on less than $2 a day. There is very real suffering on a daily basis. We cannot stand by and risk another famine like the 2011 crisis, when more than quarter of a million people are confirmed to have died.”

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  23. “I pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of all AMISOM, Ethiopian and Somali personnel. History will show the magnitude and importance of their contribution and efforts in bringing peace to Somalia. We look to both the United Nations and the African Union to work in a complementary manner, for the good of the Somali people. We are encouraged by the forthcoming joint United Nations/AU review of AMISOM's progress. The development of AMISOM's concept of operations in January 2012 was an example of the strong cooperation between both organisations. The results on the ground speak for themselves. We will support that work in any way we can. It is in the interests of Somalia, the region and the wider international community that momentum be maintained, but we cannot be complacent.”

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  24. “The Security Council can be proud of its recent role in Somalia, from ensuring that the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has the resources and mandate to succeed, to guiding the United Nations towards its deepest level of engagement in Somalia for more than two decades. The Council has stood beside and behind the Somali people. We have a collective responsibility to ensure that continues. I am delighted that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) deployed on 3 June. The Mission will play a key role in making the efforts of the United Nations more coordinated and coherent and in providing Somalis with "one door to knock on". Of course, none of that progress would have been possible without the enormous contribution of the African Union, and of AMISOM. in particular.”

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  25. “A new Parliament and Government have been appointed in the most representative political process in a generation. Somalia has a provisional Constitution. The economy is recovering. The diaspora are returning. Above all, there is a sense of hope. Somalis are determining their own future. Last month in London, we saw a united international community ready to support the next phase of recovery: Somali-owned and Somali-led. Somali Ministers shared detailed plans for developing the country's armed forces, police, justice sector and public financial management systems. The international community endorsed those plans and committed expertise and funding to deliver them.”

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  26. “I thank the Deputy Secretary- General very much for his statement. I should now like to make a satement in my national capacity. It is an honour for me to be here this morning to preside over this meeting of the Security Council on Somalia. I am grateful to the Deputy Secretary-General for his insightful briefing. Following the Somalia Conference on 7 May, the United Kingdom has chosen to make the situation in Somalia a high priority for its presidency of the Security Council this month. The Conference was distinguished by the close working partnership between Somalia and the United Kingdom. I am therefore delighted that the Deputy Prime Minister has joined our meeting today. I commend her tireless efforts since taking office to promote peace and stability in Somalia. Somalia has been through a dramatic shift over the past 12 months.”

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  27. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Ethiopia and Somalia to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome the presence at the Council table of Her Excellency Ms. Fowsiyo Yusuf Haji Adan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Somali Republic. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/326, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia. I recognize the presence of the Deputy Secretary- General, His Excellency Mr. Jan Eliasson, and give him the floor.”

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