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1. “This is an important issue, in terms of the need to ensure the full implementation of the relevant recommendations and to enhance the steps to be taken at every level so as to ensure that we eradicate the scourge of child soldiers. We note that success has been made in terms of implementing regulatory and operational instruments on the protection of children in armed conflict. As the body responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security, we encourage the Council to continue to ensure that that issue is monitored closely. With regard to honouring the commitments undertaken and the progress made to halt the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict and other violations against children, my delegation welcomes the results of the consultations that led to the preparation of the report under consideration.”

   2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source

2. “Rima Salah, Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF, and Mr. Ibrahima Diouf, Special Adviser on Child Protection to the Executive Secretary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), for the conciseness and usefulness of the presentations they made this morning. Located at the heart of a subregion long torn apart by conflict, Guinea is encouraged by the peace and stabilization process in the countries of the Mano River Union and attaches great importance to the issue of children in armed conflict. We would like to express our gratitude to our sister republic Benin for having placed this item on this month's agenda of the Security Council. In that connection, my delegation is pleased to note that the Council has taken this matter up frequently since 1999.”

   2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source

3. “Mr. Sow (Guinea) (spoke in French): I would like to express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, as well as to the other ministers and heads of delegation who have honoured us with their active participation in this meeting of the Security Council. I would also like to take this opportunity to convey the regret of your brother, Mamdi Conde, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Guinea, who could not be here owing to reasons beyond his control. We are also grateful to the delegation of Argentina for the effectiveness with which it guided the Council's work during January. Allow me also to congratulate Mr. Olara Otunnu for his outstanding introduction of the report (S/2005/72) of the Secretary-General, as well as for the devotion and competence he has demonstrated in the execution of his duties. I also wish to thank Ms.”

   2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source

4. “In the hope that the Security Council will take our concerns into account, I would like to express once again our appreciation for the results already achieved by its mission under the wise and skilful leadership of Ambassador Sir Emyr Jones Parry. My country, the Republic of Guinea, is fully prepared to strengthen its cooperation with all States of the subregion and with the United Nations to build a better political and economic space that promotes the flourishing of African peoples.”

   2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source

5. “It is essential that a Security Council mission not send a message that is incomplete or that is not based fully on contacts with the many social actors and institutional partners on the ground. Such an approach - which my delegation encourages- seeks to enrich the results achieved, having as its sole objective the commitment of the parties - or the strengthening of their resolve - to restore peace. In conclusion, my country hopes that the relevant recommendations of the Council and of the Secretary- General will be swiftly followed up - particularly with regard to the regional scope of decisions and projects and the reconstruction of the Guinea- Forestiere area, which continues to host many refugees and displaced persons - within the framework of revitalizing and relaunching the Mano River Union.”

   2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source

6. “Experience teaches us that the quality of Security Council missions hinges on the quality of preparation, on the time allotted for their completion and, above all, on the approaches used in discussions with the various interlocutors. During the preparation and carrying out of these missions, the Security Council tries to include on its agenda field visits, which require time. We believe that such field visits - more than periodic reports - are new and useful sources of information. They enable Council members to grasp realities that no report could describe. My delegation also believes that in certain cases the time allotted for missions is so brief that it often does not allow for an in-depth exploration of all related issues whose consideration could be decisive in assessing the situation.”

   2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source

7. “Guinea, for its part, advocates preserving the unity, integrity and full sovereignty of Cote d'Ivoire, a neighbouring and brotherly country to which we are linked by many bonds. Moreover, my delegation would like to stress that peace-building in West Africa depends, above all, on good governance and the eradication of transborder problems such as the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and the movement of mercenaries and uncontrolled armed groups. The decision of ECOWAS to transform its moratorium on the import and export of weapons into a regional convention will make our joint action more effective. Here, the international community's assistance is indispensable.”

   2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source

8. “The immediate provision of financial resources and of technological and institutional capacities will enable us to meet those challenges and to implement the priorities set forth. Although our subregion is witnessing a general positive trend, the specific situation in Cote d'Ivoire remains a factor of concern. Guinea remains convinced that African wisdom will prevail to enable all the parties concerned to overcome difficulties and to place the peace and reconciliation process on a solid foundation. The subregion's stability depends on that. The forthcoming resumption in Accra of the dialogue between the parties to the Marcoussis Agreement, under the aegis of ECOWAS and of well-known facilitators, promises new perspectives. That is a healthy step in the right direction.”

   2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source

9. “We hope that no effort will be spared to complete the process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of ex-combatants, to re-establish civil authority throughout the country and to mobilize the financial resources necessary for its reconstruction. In our view, President Gyude Bryant's attachment to good governance and democracy, as noted in the report, is an important factor in peace-building in Liberia and in the subregion. The donor community must take that into account in order to enable the country's leaders to attain the agreed objectives. In Guinea-Bissau, while we welcome the remarkable progress towards democracy and good governance made since September 2003, we note that many challenges remain on the path towards stability.”

   2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source

10. “The significant contributions of friendly countries - including the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - to that peace process remains etched in our collective memory. The preservation of those gains depends on the real capacity of security forces to smoothly assume the duties of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), but also on the creation of new pro-growth economic activities likely to curb the unemployment of young people in particular and to integrate ex-combatants into a new dynamic that will prevent a resurgence of crises and conflicts. Liberia - not without difficulty, but with real grounds for hope - has been pursuing the path of reconciliation and lasting peace since 14 August 2003.”

    2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source

11. “With the Presidents of Mali and of Cote d'Ivoire as observers, the Mano River Union's leaders stressed their unshakeable determination to work together with their counterparts to make the subregion a zone of peace and stability, conducive to close cooperation for lasting and integrated development. We must recognize that West Africa is gradually emerging from a long, painful period of bloody conflicts, thanks to the joint actions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the United Nations system and African and international partners and, above all, to the political commitment of various national actors. In Sierra Leone, peace has become a reality and is being gradually consolidated.”

    2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source

12. “The intensive exchange of views that took place that day on diverse and complex issues undoubtedly attests to both the Guinean Government's determination to work tirelessly for the restoration of peace and security in the Mano River Basin and to the Security Council's unflagging interest in seeing Guinea consolidate its peaceful and stabilizing influence in its region and in the West African subregion. The holding of the second Mano River Union Summit at Conakry on 20 May 2004 is also a part of that context. The final communique, which was sent to the Security Council for its information, expressed the resolve of member States to carry out their respective obligations under the mechanisms established by the Union.”

    2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source

13. “Mr. Sow (Guinea) (spoke in French): I should like at the outset to express to you, Mr. President, Guinea's congratulations on your country's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July 2004 and on the excellent way in which you are guiding our debates. My thanks go also to your predecessor, Mr. Lauro Baja of the Philippines, for the quality of his presidency. This public meeting, devoted to considering the report of the Security Council mission to West Africa (S/2004/525), offers me the pleasant opportunity to share with members the appreciation of the Government of Guinea, and particularly of the President of the Republic, for the fruitful working visit to Conakry on 28 June.”

    2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source

14. “In that regard, we urge all parties to redouble their efforts to implement the Bougainville Peace Agreement. In particular, we have in mind former combatants, whose reintegration must be a priority in reaching a final and lasting settlement of the dispute. In the same vein, we remain convinced that the economic recovery of the island can play a crucial role in building peace. We therefore reiterate our appeal to the donor community to mobilize an increased effort towards Bougainville's economic and social development. In conclusion, my delegation supports the idea of extending the mandate of the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville, as requested by Papua New Guinea. We hope that the commendable efforts made by the parties will be translated into the speedy finalization of the peace process under way.”

    2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source

15. “My delegation also welcomes the transfer of police functions from the central authorities to the Bougainville Interim Provincial Government. That represents a first step towards autonomy for the province. We are particularly pleased to note that that progress has been made possible thanks both to the good will demonstrated by the parties and to the important role played by the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville. However, we believe that it would be wise to emphasize the crucial importance of completing the weapons disposal plan through the implementation of stage III, which entails the destruction of those weapons. I need not recall that that is the sine qua non condition for the holding of a referendum leading to the ultimate autonomy of the island.”

    2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source

16. “Mr. Sow (Guinea) (spoke in French): I would like to join previous speakers in thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing this public meeting, which, although it goes without saying, is a clear demonstration of the Security Council's interest in the issue of Bougainville. Allow me also to thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Danilo Turk, for the very useful briefing he has just given us regarding recent developments in the implementation of the Bougainville Peace Agreement. My delegation welcomes the progress made in the implementation of the weapons disposal programme despite delays in the initial timetable, particularly with regard to the destruction of collected weapons.”

    2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source

17. “Finally, while we support the proposals and recommendations contained in the reports of the Secretary-General, we reiterate our conviction that the international community, without minimizing the question of the protection of civilians in armed conflict, should concentrate more on preventing conflicts and on peace-building in order better to serve the noble and inspiring cause ofinternational peace and security.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

18. “In that regard, my country welcomes the important plans developed, and the programmes of action undertaken, by the Department for Humanitarian Affairs in regions and countries affected by conflict, including Liberia, Palestine, Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The establishment in Liberia - for the first time - of a cross-cutting human rights protection unit is a commendable initiative that deserves to be extended to other areas concerned. That is the best way to promote at the international and regional levels a culture of protecting human rights and international humanitarian law. Those steps should also be supplemented by the implementation of the eight points for humanitarian action highlighted in Mr. Egeland's briefing.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

19. “Moreover, my delegation believes that the field missions of the Security Council have helped to raise institutional awareness. Such missions should be systematically used to raise awareness about the issue of protection. In addition, the Secretariat should periodically submit reports on that matter. That would help us to evaluate the implementation of the road map and the aide-memoire in order that they can be revised as necessary. My delegation would also like to suggest that the Secretariat organize seminars for interested stakeholders to receive a though briefing about the road map and the aide-memoire. That would make possible a better understanding of those instruments and help to facilitate their implementation.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

20. “We are therefore duty-bound to recommit ourselves to contributing to peace efforts in the subregion and throughout the world in order to find the appropriate solution to help protect civilians in armed conflict. That is a subject that covers a wide range of issues, including those of women, peace and security, children in armed conflict, mines and HIV/AIDS. In seeking to attain that goal, my delegation believes we should explore the possibility of carrying out an in-depth, comprehensive study of those subjects in order to identify commonalities and to endeavour, as far as possible, to find common solutions, while bearing in mind the characteristics of each of those areas. Such an approach would assist us in rationalizing our work and better coordinating our efforts.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

21. “States, which are the primary guarantors of protection, as well as armed groups, must, in accordance with international humanitarian law and human rights, shoulder their responsibilities to provide unconditional access to humanitarian assistance. The resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council regarding the protection of United Nations and associated personnel, including international humanitarian personnel, should continue to underpin the actions undertaken by the various stakeholders concerned. My country attaches great priority to this debate, not only because we are members of the Security Council but also because we belong to a subregion that continues to be beset by conflicts and crises whose tragic consequences on civilians require no comment.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

22. “The international community - and in particular the United Nations, Member States and parties to conflicts, as well as regional and subregional organizations, non- governmental organizations and civil society - have a leading role to play in that regard. We are pleased to note that, acting with a number of partners and drawing on past experience, the United Nations is putting in place several preventive and corrective measures to improve the situation of civilians in armed conflict. Strong mobilization for access by humanitarian assistance to recipients and for the protection of United Nations personnel, associated personnel and international humanitarian personnel, as well as the need for impartiality by those staff and their respect for national laws, should also be emphasized.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

23. “In that regard, questions arising from the illegal exploitation of natural resources and from sexual exploitation in armed conflict must increasingly be the focus of our attention. With regard to the link between terrorism and armed conflict, my country has always said that this is an urgent matter of concern that deserves in-depth consideration. In cooperation with the appropriate bodies, the Secretariat could enlighten us further on this subject. My delegation welcomes the efforts of the United Nations that have led to the establishment of a reference base on protection norms. We now have the responsibility to implement them effectively.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

24. “Given that the protection of civilians takes place in a complex and changing environment, my delegation believes that those instruments must be constantly reviewed and updated in the light of circumstances and the situation on the ground. In that connection, we appreciate the good work done by the Secretary- General that has led to the submission of the revised aide-memoire. In particular, we welcome the inclusion of new elements relating, among other things, to the issues of women, child soldiers, refugees, persons displaced within their own countries, persons in transit and host communities. Those issues should be considered in the establishment of any peace operation.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

25. “We also congratulate him on his important briefing. The holding of this meeting attests to the Council's determination to continue, and to expand, its consideration ofthe item on the agenda. That item is of concern to both the international community and the United Nations. The road map, the aide-memoire and the regional programmes that have been the product of lengthy work by the Council serve as guidelines and as a checklist for the Council in better understanding the stakes and multiple challenges associated with the protection of civilians in armed conflict and ensuring that they are taken into account at the time peacekeeping operations are established.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

26. “Mr. Sow (Guinea) (spoke in French): As this is the first time that I take the floor since you assumed the presidency of the Security Council, allow me, Mr. President, to convey my heartfelt congratulations to you. I know that our Charge d'affaires has already done so, but I too would like to express to you my delegation's full cooperation. I wish you every success as you lead us in our work. My delegation would also like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting to undertake a periodic review of the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. My delegation welcomes the presence of Mr. Jan Egeland, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, who is with us for the first time. We welcome his participation in this meeting and assure him of our support.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

27. “We hope that it will provide us with an overview of current developments. We also hope that the report will point out ways and means of ensuring the active participation of the United Nations in the implementation of the timetable for the transfer of power and resources to the Iraqi people.”

    2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source

28. “As described in the reports, it is of course essential to quickly carry out the timetable for political transfer and to give priority attention to strengthening security in the country. That would entail the widest possible mobilization by all the people of Iraq, as well as by the countries of the region and the neighbourhood, vis-a-vis the agreed programme contained in the timetable to ensure the transfer of sovereignty and responsibilities. We believe that a new political logic is taking root that is likely to contribute to further strengthening the work of the Governing Council, which is daily seeing its powers and responsibilities expand. Finally, we await the report of the Secretary- General on the overall situation in Iraq that we hope will be issued in December.”

    2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source

29. “We hope that that resolute commitment on the part of the principal leaders of the member countries of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq will contribute to the establishment of a new framework for political and institutional devolution to the Iraqi people, in support of the peace, stability and harmonious development of the countries of the region as a whole. As Ambassador Negroponte emphasized, that offensive phase needs to be strengthened through the firm support of the international community and, in particular, through greater involvement by the Security Council. In that regard, my delegation appreciates the vital role that the coalition continues to acknowledge exists for the United Nations in the political and economic recovery process and in the provision of humanitarian aid in Iraq.”

    2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source

30. “My delegation hopes that the Council will soon receive an official communication regarding the timetable from the President of the Iraqi Governing Council so that we may hold a more in-depth discussion, examine the timetable's implications and eventually consider adapting the United Nations mission to the political, humanitarian and security situation. In that regard, my country welcomes the political will expressed United States President Bush, which he echoed during his official visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland during his talks with his British counterpart, Mr. Tony Blair. That was a commitment to take appropriate measures leading to an improvement of security and stability in Iraqi and the creation of conditions to enable the Iraqi people to quickly determine their political future.”

    2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source

31. “Mr. Sow (Guinea) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ambassador John Negroponte of the United States of America and Ambassador Sir Emyr Jones Parry of the United Kingdom for their important briefings. My delegation is pleased to welcome the progress made in the process of rebuilding Iraq, especially as regards the restoration of national and local institutions with a view to the establishment of a representative Government. We welcome the political agreement signed in Baghdad on 15 November between the Iraqi Governing Council and the Coalition Provisional Authority on the timetable for the gradual restoration of sovereignty to the Iraqi people. That timetable was called for in Security Council resolution 1511 (2003).”

    2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source

32. “We urge bilateral and multilateral donors, the entire United Nations system, non-governmental organizations and other development partners to strive together and make every effort to make this event everything its initiators hope it will be in response to the expectations of the peoples of the region. I cannot conclude without reaffirming that conflict prevention and peace-building in the Great Lakes region are the underlying bases of a comprehensive regional approach to the establishment of a secure environment, the promotion of socio- economic well-being and the effective participation of the Governments of the region in our common endeavours.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

33. “My delegation hopes that the preparatory process, as noted in the report of the Secretary-General, will be examined carefully in depth by all parties concerned at the national and regional levels. For example, it might lead to the conclusion of a regional stability pact and provide a complete framework in several areas: security, social and economic and humanitarian. My country gives its full support to the endeavours of countries of the Great Lakes and Central African regions, and the sustained efforts of the African Union and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ibrahima Fall, to bring about the success of this conference.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

34. “If indeed security, especially a structured disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme, would contribute to largely reducing poverty, nonetheless we should note that certain non- trivial obstacles remain at the core of the concerns of post-conflict situation countries, prominent amongst which we would note the fear that restructuring and reducing the size of armed forces might in turn affect national security, the difficulty of proceeding with DDR with armed groups outside the borders, the near absence of opportunities for economic reintegration within latent conflict situations, and the reluctance of donors to provide funds for an unstructured regional programme.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

35. “This indeed is the essential precondition for restoring peace and security, which in turn is needed for any policy of sustainable growth and poverty reduction. Moreover, despite the vulnerability of the security sector, far-reaching reforms are needed and call for the cooperation of all actors.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

36. “Regarding participation and in order to guarantee the success of the conference, my delegation would stress the need for involving, inter alia, all of the States of the Great Lakes region and neighbouring States in every stage of the forthcoming conference. This expansion would lead to a consensus on cross- border issues, ensure application of recommendations agreed upon, and facilitate international assistance that will be required. In the preparatory process, we would note that assessment of the implementation of previous political agreements and their harmonization at the national level and by sector, would contribute to normalizing inter- and intra-State relations. In that perspective, the adoption of a regional programme for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former irregular forces should take priority.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

37. “We are convinced as of now that the letter and spirit of those agreements will be reflected in the deliberations of the international conference in order to restore peace and security, ensure integrated regional development, and consolidate the process of national reconciliation and democratic construction in countries emerging from conflict or in post-conflict situations. In this regard, my delegation would express its appreciation to the Secretary-General for the information contained in his report of 17 November 2003, a comprehensive report which gives rise to the following comments.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

38. “After more than a decade of conflict and more than 2 million civilian deaths - a terrible toll, unfortunately far from being the largest among contemporary conflicts, according to several sources - my delegation now welcomes the fact that today in the Great Lakes region we can see a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Against that background we repeat our full satisfaction at the conclusion, some months ago now, of several bilateral and multilateral peace agreements, and principles of good-neighbourliness and cooperation, which undoubtedly will provide benchmarks for the international conference that we are defining.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

39. “Several studies of the conflicts in the region have concluded that those conflicts are engendered by the interaction of often complex internal factors and cross- border problems, as well as problems related to population movements, poverty, unemployment, easy access to light weapons and questions pertaining to governance, as well as by the activities of dissident irregular forces used by political and military actors pursuing solely their own interests. It is deplorable that these conflicts have led to the forced displacement of a large part of the population, sometimes serving as human shields and as sources of combatant recruitment for rebel groups.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

40. “My delegation hopes that from this interactive dialogue relevant elements may emerge better to define the efforts for the holding and success of the upcoming international conference on peace, security, democracy and development in the Great Lakes region. To better understand the true scope and outlines of the future international conference, a brief review of the context of conflicts and their political, security and socio-economic impact is necessary.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

41. “The active involvement of the High Representative of the countries of the Great Lakes region and the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, the special envoys of the current Chairman of the African Union and of the President of the Commission of the African Union with a view to discussing and examining, together with Council members, ways and means to concretize, within the timetables established, the international conference on the Great Lakes is a source of efficiency and coherence in our common undertaking and mutual obligations. Similarly, the resolute commitment of the European Union, as expressed so eloquently by the Permanent Representative of Italy, is a source of true satisfaction.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

42. “Mr. Sow (Guinea) (spoke in French): Criminal terrorist attacks have struck at the heart of the international community this morning in Istanbul. We convey our most heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the peoples of the United Kingdom and Turkey. The holding of this special meeting on the situation in the Great Lakes region under the presidency of your country, Angola, Mr. President, demonstrates the interest that the Security Council has always taken in recovery and stability in this sensitive part of Africa. My country pays tribute to the Secretary-General for his statement at the beginning of our work and for his tireless efforts and dedication to consolidate peace and development in Africa.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

43. “Moreover, host countries, particularly countries with high rates of infection, should organize programmes to fight this scourge. Winning the battle against AIDS in not only a moral imperative - a service to the millions of people infected or affected in one way or another by its devastating impact - it is also an issue of political and humanitarian urgency if we wish to fulfil our aspirations for peace, security and development in solidarity. That is why my delegation attaches the greatest importance to the Council's debate, which reflects the Council's firm commitment to meeting the challenges posed by HIV/AIDS, a great and unprecedented threat to life and the security of humankind.”

    2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source

44. “My country, one of the leading troop contributors, continues to draw lessons from its participation in peacekeeping operations. Thus, through its national policy on HIV/AIDS, the Government of Guinea has, in its education component, emphasized prevention and counselling among military troops and police units. The personal involvement of national authorities, in particular the First Lady of the Republic, in the military communities and police camps, especially with the wives and children of soldiers and police officers, is an initiative worthy of mention. My delegation believes that the involvement of ministries for defence and security in national mechanisms to combat AIDS will contribute to the better coordination of national initiatives to fight HIV/AIDS.”

    2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source

45. “My delegation believes that the issue of HIV/ AIDS should be incorporated into the initial planning of peacekeeping missions and that troop-contributing countries should include an HIV/AIDS component in their personnel training. The United Nations should contribute assistance in that regard. In brief, the campaign against HIV/AIDS must be incorporated into the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes in order to strengthen security and stability in regions of crisis and in post- conflict situations. In peacekeeping operations, as a complementary measure, it is essential to create better systems for keeping statistics in order to follow up and assess progress made and to strengthen local and regional technical capacities.”

    2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source

46. “We should now draw lessons from past experience, assess the progress made and plan for the future with perseverance. To that end, we believe that the two bodies should share their experiences and strengthen their cooperation with other partners, including Member States, non-governmental organizations, civil society and other bodies of the United Nations system. Such synergy will undoubtedly enable us to better assess the nature and extent of the problems posed by HIV/AIDS, to identify the obstacles to overcome, to create specific action plans and to make recommendations for more effective global action in combating this scourge in the context of peacekeeping missions.”

    2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source

47. “Positive actions that should be supported are the incorporation of HIV/AIDS inquiry and work groups into peace missions and host populations, the appointment of HIV/AIDS advisers and focal points in the major peacekeeping missions, the appointment of advisers in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), the development of prevention and advising strategies, support for national initiatives to assist uniformed personnel, the recruitment of gender advisers and initiatives in countries with high infection rates, as mentioned in the report submitted to the Security Council. My delegation welcomes the arrangements made for better cooperation between DPKO and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), as mentioned in the briefings.”

    2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source

48. “In the context of international solidarity, it should be noted that the Millennium Declaration, the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS of the special session of the General Assembly in June 2001 and the outcome of the high-level debate of 22 September 2003 to follow up implementation of the Declaration of Commitment - these are all sources of inspiration that, fortunately, have led to new alliances and partnerships to combat HIV/AIDS. For its part, the Security Council must provide peacekeeping operations with the tools necessary to find solutions for the deep structural impact of HIV/AIDS on their ability to promote peace and security.”

    2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source

49. “The Security Council acknowledged that when it adopted resolution 1308 (2000), which recognized the gravity of the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS and reaffirmed the need for coordinated international action to combat the virus. The resolution also recalled the Council's primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and underlined the Council's concern over the scourge's potential negative impact on the health of the personnel of international peacekeeping operations, including support personnel.”

    2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source

50. “Moreover, it should be underlined that resources and access to medicines are basic issues that have to be dealt with. My delegation once again welcomes the creation of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the World Trade Organization's agreement on generic drugs. The mechanisms to distribute funds and medicines to those who need them should reflect the urgent need for swift action dictated by this health emergency and threat to peace. The convening of this meeting reflects the Council's concern to ensure follow-up of resolution 1308 (2000). My delegation believes that the battle against HIV/AIDS can be won only through decisive international cooperation on the part of the various actors of the international community.”

    2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source