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“The valuable contributions of both Tribunals to the codification and progressive development of international humanitarian law is beyond any doubt. As regards the ICTY, that contribution was recently confirmed by the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, namely, the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In its judgement last February in the case on the application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Serbia and Montenegro) the ICJ made several references to the ICTY's decisions and based some of its conclusions on the judicial activities of the Tribunal. Furthermore, it is well known that the Tribunals' case law served as a basis for the drafting of key provisions of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“I also wish to thank Prosecutor Del Ponte for her passionate commitment, determination and consistency in her prosecutorial activities during her long tenure at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and in her previous work at the ICTR. In addition, I wish to extend my congratulations to President Byron on his election. Italy is pleased that respect for human rights, with particular emphasis on fair trials and due process, is at the core of the concerns of both Tribunals in completing their work, as respect for human rights and the rule of law is crucial to the work of international tribunals established to hold accountable those responsible for the worst international crimes.”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“I would like to join other colleagues in thanking President Pocar and President Byron, as well as Prosecutor Del Ponte and Prosecutor Jallow, for their presentations to the Council. Italy commends the tremendous progress, as President Pocar has called it - or, as Prosecutor Del Ponte has referred to them - the impressive achievements made recently in pursuit of the completion strategy through various modifications to the rules of procedure and evidence and the strong commitment of the judges, prosecutors and staff of both Tribunals. I would like to take this opportunity to thank President Mose for his leadership of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) over the past four years.”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“I just want to add my voice to the voices of the other sponsors. With this resolution, we have wanted to demonstrate a strong support for the Government of Lebanon, a strong support for the sovereignty and independence of Lebanon, and a belief that justice is a condition for the reconciliation and therefore the stability of the country. We truly hope that in the coming days and weeks the internal forces and players in Lebanon will find a way and the right path to implement the agreement.”
2007-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5685 (2007) · source
“Italy remains committed to the stabilization and development of democratic institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to the country's integration into European and Euro-Atlantic institutions. At the same time, we remain firmly committed to the process of handing over full ownership to the Bosnian authorities and to a gradual reduction of the international presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in line with the decision of the Peace Implementation Council. As has been recalled, this will be Mr. Schwarz- Schilling's Iast appearance before the Security Council. Allow me, therefore, to join the President of the Council in thanking him on behalf of all of us for his strong commitment, his strong efforts and his strong leadership in his difficult endeavours.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“On 30 April 2007, Ambassador Sir Jones Parry, President of the Security Council, sent a letter to the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina concerning the issue of police decertification, bringing that long- standing issue to a resolution. We call upon the Office of the High Representative and the European Union Police Mission to closely follow the implementation of the provisions and conditions set forth in the letter. Italy supported the decision adopted by the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council on 27 February to postpone the closure of the Office of the High Representative until June 2008, and we are ready to review the situation at the meetings of the Peace Implementation Council to be held later, in October of this year and in February 2008.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“That process, as has been recalled, was stalled more than one year ago, and we support the efforts being made by the international community to ensure its successful completion. Italy endorses the ruling by the International Court of Justice on the Srebrenica massacre of July 1995. We believe that the ruling should be applied scrupulously so as also to further ascertain responsibility and to ensure that justice prevails. At the same time, we believe that Bosnia and Herzegovina may also need to look towards its future and that it should not let its attention be monopolized by the tragic events of the past.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“Italy expects the leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to deliver quickly on their commitments, particularly in the area of police reform, in compliance with the three guiding principles set out by the European Union at the beginning of negotiations, which are reflected in the final report of the Directorate for Police Restructuring Implementation. We call on the political leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to shoulder their responsibilities and to take action to keep the country on its path towards European integration. Constitutional reform is not only the greatest challenge facing Bosnia and Herzegovina but also the top priority in terms of creating more functional State structures and enabling the country to prepare for integration into the Euro-Atlantic community. We need to revive the reform proposals drafted in spring 2006.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“Italy fully aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later by the Permanent Representative of Germany on behalf of the European Union (EU). I would therefore like to add just a few remarks drawing on our national experience. On 3 May 2007, the EU member States approved the text of the Stabilization and Association Agreement. The Agreement is now ready for conclusion, and Bosnia and Herzegovina has the opportunity to take a tangible step forward, as has been said before, on the road to its European integration. However, the signing of the Agreement is dependent on the achievement of concrete progress in the fulfilment of outstanding commitments, first and foremost in implementing police reform, as well as on full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“As the first Council member to speak at this meeting, let me address a very warm welcome to the High Representative, Mr. Schwarz-Schilling, and to the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Nikola Spiric'. I wish to thank both of them for their statements, which have provided us with a very clear and lucid assessment of the latest developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and an indication of the priorities - the right priorities - that the country must address in the coming months and years. Allow me to quote a few lines from Mr. Schwarz- Schilling's statement that I believe say it all: "Bosnia and Herzegovina has a unique chance and a historic window of opportunity to move an important step closer to Europe. Its leaders must seize this moment." (supra) I think that this will be key for the future.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“We must now endeavour to reach our objective of finalizing our work here in New York. At the same time, the dialogue among the parties must remain intense so that progress can be made in reaching a mutually satisfactory result. Our attention and our work must focus on drafting a resolution, which should achieve the widest possible consensus. I am convinced that success is possible. We must approach this problem with maximum goodwill and make an effort to bridge the existing gaps. I look forward to working together with all other Security Council members with a view to reaching the necessary consensus for a manageable and long-lasting solution for Kosovo.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“The European Union is committed to establishing a large-scale operation in Kosovo - indeed, as others have recalled, the largest it has ever undertaken, entailing the deployment of highly qualified personnel and large financial expenditure. The operation has been planned this way because stability in the Balkans is viewed as a strategic issue directly affecting European security. I might add that this is a particularly relevant issue for Italy, considering our close links as a country neighbouring the region. We therefore remain of the conviction that the long-term solution to all pending Balkan issues lies in the European perspective of all the countries of the region. Kosovo's future status must give impetus to that perspective, not only for Kosovo itself but also for Serbia and the region as a whole.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“We must be aware that in this context it is of paramount importance to establish a momentum that will bring about future status. Special Envoy Ahtisaari's comprehensive proposal provides us with an accurate and detailed set of principles, rules, regulations and procedures that should allow the new status framework to operate. Within that framework, the European Union will be involved in managing particularly critical aspects of Kosovo's administration, such as the police and the justice system. We must ensure that the European Union - together with NATO, which must be confirmed as a vital element of the international security setup in Kosovo, and with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe - will be able to carry out its tasks effectively, with the utmost legal and international backing.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“As has been said by others, our mission to the region was indeed a fruitful and extremely interesting opportunity to obtain first-hand information on the ground. The report (S/2007/256) drafted by Ambassador Verbeke accurately depicts the meetings and the visits that took place during our trip. After eight years of administration through the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), the situation in Kosovo remains complex. Progress has been achieved, but more remains to be done, particularly in standards implementation. Our challenge is that of achieving progress without slowing down the status process, which needs to be brought to a conclusion. Indeed, the "overall security situation in Kosovo remains calm but tense", as the report rightly states (para. 55).”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“In taking the floor for the first time this month in a public meeting, Sir, I sincerely wish you all success as you discharge your responsibilities as President of the Security Council. I also thank your predecessor, Ambassador Jones Parry, for the wisdom and effectiveness with which he conducted the work of the Council during the month of April. I wish also to express my most sincere appreciation and gratitude to Ambassador Verbeke for his extremely able leadership during the Security Council mission. Nor can I fail to express our most sincere appreciation to the Secretariat: in a mission that was very complex logistically, its members provided us with precious assistance. Here, I thank Ms. Norma Chan of the Council secretariat.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“As an overarching priority, the resolution affirms the crucial importance of the synergies among the different aspects of the international community's engagement in Afghanistan, stressing the need for a comprehensive approach to address the challenges that Afghanistan faces. We hope that such a comprehensive approach will be put into practice in the shortest term and at the highest level through the unique format offered by the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB) and under the leadership of the Afghan Government. This is the only way to be in a position one year from now to adopt a resolution with a long list of developments to welcome and no concerns to express.”
2007-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5645 (2007) · source
“We are not modifying the mandate of UNAMA, of course, but I believe that we are doing something even more important for the Mission. We are offering a new vision, we are giving a new pulse, we are shaping a new framework for action. The text before us is not business as usual. In fact, it is particularly rich, and it addresses all the priorities for the next months identified by the Secretary-General in his report - promotion of the coherence of the international engagement, outreach, support for regional cooperation, humanitarian coordination, protection of human rights, and monitoring of the situation of civilians in armed conflict.”
2007-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5645 (2007) · source
“My delegation was honoured to coordinate the process that has led to the adoption by consensus of this resolution. I wish to thank all delegations and, above all, you, Mr. President, and your team, for the invaluable contributions that we received from each and every one of them throughout the process. The vote is all the more rewarding for us since the Council has adopted this resolution as a presidential text showing cohesion and unity on a critical issue at a critical juncture. As our Foreign Minister stated before the Council three days ago (see S/PV.5641), we were convinced that the people of Afghanistan and the women and men of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) needed a strong signal of support. We believe that this resolution is such a signal.”
2007-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5645 (2007) · source
“Finally, we call on all Lebanese forces to keep in mind that violence is not an option and immediately to resume the dialogue in order to reach an agreed solution to the various aspects of the crisis: the formation of a Government of national unity; the election of a new President of the Republic; the approval of the Statute of the International Tribunal on the murder of Rafik Hariri; a new elections law; and early political elections.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“The international community has made a substantial commitment to the stabilization and reconstruction of Lebanon, both through the creation of UNIFIL plus - to which, let me recall, 17 EU countries contribute - and by making available considerable financial resources on the occasion of the Paris Conference of 25 January. In that respect, we welcome the tangible commitment to Lebanon also expressed in Paris by the Arab world.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“We hope that the existing tripartite mechanism, which has been working successfully so far, will also be used to prevent similar episodes in the future. While we are equally concerned by the discovery of a weapons lorry, which was promptly seized by the Lebanese authorities, we appreciate the effective action taken by those authorities to counter weapons smuggling, and we hope that it will continue to be strengthened, in compliance with resolution 1701 (2006). Italy considers that the full implementation of that resolution is fundamental, in particular as concerns the freeing of the two Israeli soldiers who were kidnapped on 12 July and the resolution of the Sheba'a Farms issue.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“Finally, Italy continues to believe that, once direct negotiations between the parties have begun, with clear prospects of a final result, a creative effort should be made to involve in the process all those regional actors that, as I said earlier, are able to make a constructive and responsible contribution to the dialogue. Italy wishes to express its deep concern, as other speakers have done, at the news coming from Lebanon. We condemn today's attack in Bikfaya, as well as all resort to violence, in the strongest possible terms and express our heartfelt condolences to the relatives of the victims. Italy is also deeply concerned at the incident that took place recently between the Israeli and Lebanese armies. We praise UNIFIL's prompt and effective intervention, which prevented the situation from degenerating.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“Italy believes that it is time for negotiations to start on the basis of effective mutual confidence- building measures, including the full implementation of the Agreement on Movement and Access, particularly at Rafah, whose opening should be routine rather than exceptional, as well as the implementation of the Sharm el-Sheik Agreements, the release of prisoners and the complete transfer of customs revenues to the Palestinian Authority. Above all, we believe that, in the long-awaited new climate of dialogue that will emerge with the formation of the new Government, the truce currently in force in Gaza might be extended rapidly to the West Bank as well.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“We believe it crucial that Israel, at this sensitive time, refrain from any action that could be misunderstood by the Palestinians, particularly regarding the status of Jerusalem, and which could jeopardize the results achieved so far as a result of the most strenuous efforts. It is equally important that all forms of provocation by the Palestinians towards Israel cease, particularly the launching of Qassam rockets, and that the Palestinian authorities do their utmost to prevent any recurrence of terrorist acts such as the recent tragic attack in Eilat - which we condemn once again in the strongest possible terms.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“While keeping to the results-based sequential approach of the Road Map, Italy has consistently underlined the urgent need to elaborate new strategies that offer the parties clear negotiating prospects for reaching a definitive solution to the crisis, as we believe that the process has to be accelerated. In our view, the parties must be offered a clear sense of the endgame: a two-State solution leading to the creation of a democratic, independent and viable Palestinian State and providing precise guarantees of peace and security to Israel and to the neighbouring countries.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“While sharing the hopes expressed by the Quartet in its statements of 2 and 9 February, Italy believes that it is necessary carefully to assess the new Government's programme. We hope that it will reflect accurately the principles expressed by the Quartet - an essential condition for the normalization of its relations with the international community. We now await the terms of the agreement to set up a Palestinian Government of national unity, and we stand ready, together with the other member States of the European Union, to work with a legitimate Palestinian Government that has adopted a platform reflecting the Quartet principles.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“Italy welcomes the agreement reached by the Palestinians to form a Government of national unity as an important step forward in the start of a reconciliation process between the various Palestinian political forces. In that regard, we particularly appreciated the role played by King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. He worked with patience and skill, alongside other Arab leaders and the Arab League, and he succeeded in creating conditions that pave the way for the Palestinian parties to go back to the negotiating table, thus facilitating the reaching of an agreement. That confirms the important role that all the countries in the region can and should play to restore peace and stability in the Middle East.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“I would like first of all to thank the Special Coordinator and Personal Representative, Alvaro De Soto, for his very interesting and informative briefing. I would like to recall that he said in his message that "reasons to sound more hopeful" are stronger today that they were in the past. This means that today there is a window of opportunity that is more promising than ever before. We must therefore make a concerted effort to prevent that window of opportunity from closing, either partially or entirely. Italy fully associates itself with the statement to be delivered later by Germany, which holds the presidency of the European Union.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“As my Foreign Minister had the opportunity to indicate to Prime Minister Ramos-Horta during a very successful visit last October, Italy stands ready, both bilaterally and in the context of the European Union, to continue to assist the people of Timor-Leste in their quest to consolidate peace, democracy and development.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“But we have no other choice: long-term stability can be achieved only in an environment that is economically sound and investment-friendly. As both the Special Representative and the Prime Minister have said, development is a crucial need for Timor-Leste, and it must benefit the entire population. We praise the steps taken through the mechanism of the "compact" between Timor-Leste and the international community to reinvigorate international efforts and coordinate them with the policies and aspirations of the Timorese authorities. Nor should we underestimate the role that can be played by regional partners and organizations: their contribution has increasingly proved to be positive and constructive.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“We fully share the Special Representative's view that "special attention" should be paid to the strengthening of the justice sector; it is a key sector. Unfortunately that sector and those who are connected with it are once again lagging behind others in a post-conflict scenario. The findings of the Independent Special Commission of Inquiry are candid in that respect. It will be worthwhile to reflect carefully on these lessons when we hold the thematic debate on Security sector reform a few days from now in the Council on the initiative of the presidency of Slovakia. Last but not least, we cannot overlook the fundamental importance of boosting social and economic development. It is always difficult to pursue long-term development objectives while political tensions and humanitarian emergencies are unfolding.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“The United Nations, for its part, will have to support the Timorese authorities until the end of this process and beyond, since - as we have learned from the report of the Secretary-General before us - it could take up to five years to rebuild the Timorese national police. Those immediate needs should not divert our attention from the long-term challenges that must be addressed to ensure the sustainability of the stabilization process. I have in mind the long-standing issue of accountability for past and recent human rights violations. I am also thinking of the broader challenges of reform of the justice corrections sector. We warmly welcome and are encouraged by what the Special Representative, Mr. Khare, and the Prime Minister have told us about the justice sector, impunity and the security sector.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“One year ago, as Prime Minister Ramos-Horta recalled, Timor-Leste was considered a success story for the United Nations and the international community. I hope that in a few months we will be able to confirm that, indeed, we have a success stor. We are not oin to be y pessimistic. Only free, fair and undisputed elections can truly re-establish mutual respect and genuine dialogue among the various political constituencies, building on the encouraging steps already taken under UNMIT's guidance. So important is this aspect that we hope that the European Union will be able to overcome any logistical difficulties and send an observation mission, at least for the parliamentary elections.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“Against this background, the role of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) is vital, as is cooperation with the international security forces. We welcome the formalization of that cooperation by means of a technical arrangement, and pay tribute to the efforts of the four countries contributing to the international security forces. Now the Security Council needs to respond promptly to recommendations to prolong and strengthen the mandate of the Mission. Too much is at stake. The political and economic investments made by the international community since 1999 could be gradually lost if we do not sustain them now and in the future. The events of the past 12 months have shown that if we do not continue to make progress, we risk rolling back. Stalemate is not an option.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“The tragic events of last spring showed that the United Nations presence in the country may have been downsized prematurely. Now it is time to show commitment and generosity in order to make up lost ground. The picture remains mixed at best, as clearly illustrated in the Secretary-General's most recent report, in Mr. Khare's briefing and in the statement by the Prime Minister. The situation is encouraging, but certainly fragile. The security situation is, indeed, fragile and precarious, as the Prime Minister said, owing to persistent outbreaks of violence between youth gangs and martial arts groups. The provision of protection and assistance to the tens of thousands of internally displaced persons will remain an issue for some time. The electoral process is particularly complex, in terms of both organizational requirements and security.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“This long list of greetings would be incomplete without a salute to Prime Minister Ramos-Horta, who honours us with his presence today. His wisdom and vision have guided the young country through its first years of existence, and are still needed in order to hold the course. His statement was, on the whole, encouraging, and offers to members of the Security Council a very useful and - I would say - fresh take on the situation. It was challenging because it was very frank; we appreciate that. Italy fully aligns itself with and supports the statement to be delivered later by the Permanent Representative of Germany on behalf of the European Union. My remarks are meant to complement those of the European Union. The international community, and the Security Council in particular, has a record in Timor-Leste that is positive but not flawless.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“As I am taking the floor for the first time this month in a public meeting, I would like to wish you, Sir, every success in discharging your responsibilities as President of the Security Council. At the same time, I fully support your comments about and share your feelings towards your predecessor, Ambassador Churkin, regarding his effective conduct of the Council's work during the month of January. This is also the first opportunity that I have had to congratulate Mr. Khare on his appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste. I thank him for his enlightening briefing and his able leadership of the United Nations Mission in a challenging environment. We have heard a lot of good things about him here in New York.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“In particular, the role of the United Nations Integrated Offices in facilitating coordination and consultation among all stakeholders, including donors, should be strengthened, as has been mentioned by some of my colleagues. Finally, the promptness of the Commission's responses to Security Council requests for advice should be promoted. We need timely advice. The Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Department of Political Affairs and the Peacebuilding Support Office should pool their resources and coordinate their efforts in support of the Commission - and I am very grateful to Assistant Secretary-General McAskie for her earlier statement in that regard - in order to ensure smooth and efficient interaction between the two bodies and, of course, between the Peacebuilding Commission and the General Assembly.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“We, therefore, believe that the Security Council should, for example, request the advice of the Commission when renewing the mandates of existing peacekeeping missions or when establishing new ones, with a view to developing integrated mission planning processes. The renewal of the peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for example, could present the first opportunity for an early peacebuilding planning process. Then, it would act on the advice of the Commission by supporting the crucial functions of the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone and the United Nations Operation in Burundi on the ground, with a clear mandate and ad hoc expertise.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“On a final note, we believe that the Security Council should work together with the Peacebuilding Commission with a view to designing conflict-sensitive peacekeeping and peacebuilding strategies. When I say "work together", I mean not only having a meeting like today's from time to time, but rather having more interactive meetings where we can see a ways and means process, together with the General Assembly. As we are all aware, and as has to be clear in our minds, the issue is not only how the Commission can assist or advise the Council; it is also how the Council can provide the Peacebuilding Commission with operational input.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“What is needed is proactive monitoring along the way. It should not point out who is doing well or who is doing badly, but it should just point out where we stand week after week and what has to be done. We know what proactive monitoring is. This is an aspect that has to be injected into the work of the Peacebuilding Commission and into that of the parent bodies of the Commission: the General Assembly and the Security Council. Of course, we should start developing objective criteria for phasing out the involvement of the Peacebuilding Commission in countries that are under consideration and that are successful. We should also start thinking - as we are, in fact, doing - about possible new entries on the Commission's agenda.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“National responsibility should be at the centre of the peacebuilding process. Institutional donors and relevant regional organizations should be fully on board, through regular consultations both in New York and at the country level. I hope involvement, like that we have seen today, by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be structured and will continue in the future. Fourthly, the involvement of civil society, including the national and international private sectors, should be deepened and widened. I will not elaborate further here. Finally, the Peacebuilding Commission should also elaborate a system of benchmarks to monitor progress in implementation. We need monitoring, but monitoring is not just making reports after a certain number of months on what has been done. We are submerged in reports.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“I think that, in shaping and implementing our strategies, we will need, first, to focus strongly on institution-building, as mentioned in operative paragraph 2 (b) of Council resolution 1645 (2005) and General Assembly resolution 60/180, in line with the inspiration of the Peacebuilding Commission: to strengthen the sovereignty of post-conflict States by increasing the effectiveness and credibility of national policies and institutions, with particular reference to the rule of law. As my Belgian colleague said, this will increase the attractiveness of such States to private foreign investors. Secondly, we will need to include a clear sequencing of actions and clear indications to all stakeholders, including donors, of what needs to be done. Thirdly, the strategy should be based on a broad sense of ownership.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“Because of time constraints I will not repeat his words, except to quote briefly from what he will say, according to his advance text: "If the Commission is to add value to peacebuilding efforts worldwide...it will have to be ambitious. It will have to be more than the tools we already have: more than a mere coordination mechanism and more than a donors conference. Promoting the development of a viable peacebuilding strategy is where the Peacebuilding Commission can really create added value." Here, we should bear in mind what Assistant Secretary- General McAskie said on this matter. I will now limit myself to a few additional remarks.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“If he does not feel that he has the House behind him, he will not be able to be effective. As our colleague the representative of Sierra Leone has said, we will need creativity, flexibility and adaptability. When it comes to the Commission, it will be mainly the responsibility of the Chair to inspire flexibility and creativity. But he will not be able to be creative if he does not feel that the House is behind him. That was the first point I wanted to make. Secondly, I fully endorse the statement that my colleague, the representative of Germany, will deliver later on behalf of the European Union. I want to stress the importance of the points that he will make.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“I think the timeliness of this debate is reflected in the food for thought it is generating. At the outset, I would like to express deep appreciation and support for what Ambassador Gaspar Martins, Chairman of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission, said earlier in this meeting, and to draw the attention of Council members to it. Let me quote him briefly. He said, "Let us all agree that our theoretical differences in New York are meaningless to those who are directly suffering from the consequences of conflict on the ground. What matters for them are concrete actions ..." (Supra). I think that this is a benchmark that must remain clear in our minds. What we do has an effect on the ground. In general terms, I think we have to express the strongest support for the Chairman of the Organizational Committee.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“The challenges that we continue to face should also remind us that international peace and security are still at stake in Afghanistan and will be for some time to come.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“We also welcome the proposed strengthening and expansion - security circumstances permitting - of the local offices. Strong cooperation with the provincial reconstruction teams should be foreseen as an essential component of such a process. In conclusion, we look forward to an early endorsement by the Security Council of the recommendation contained in the report so as to allow UNAMA to continue to stand as a model for other peacebuilding processes. Finally, let me recall once again the strong sentiments of brotherhood with the Afghan people that inspire our efforts and congratulate them for their unwavering commitment to rebuilding their country and to consolidating democracy.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“I will refrain here from adding to that long list of accomplishments further details on our contributions to humanitarian and development activities. Turning to the proposals on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), as contained in the report before us, we fully support the general approach of ensuring continuity in the work of the Mission. We recommend pursuing consistency between UNAMA's structure and the organization of the Afghanistan Compact so as to guarantee full effectiveness in fulfilling the follow-up and monitoring tasks vested in the Mission. We appreciate, in that regard, the inclusion of the mandate on the rule of law and justice reform among the responsibilities of the political office.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“Italy is eager to contribute to such a process, making the best possible use of the experience and knowledge of the local context that we have been building over the past ten years, first as facilitator of the political process since the 1990s, and then as a major donor to the development programmes, the lead country and key partner for justice sector reform, a contributor to Operation Enduring Freedom, leader of the Herat provincial reconstruction team, and coordinator of all the provincial reconstruction teams in the western provinces. We are now studying how to sustain our current, extraordinary effort in terms of forces deployed on the ground - over 2,000 soldiers and the command of ISAF operations - for instance by employing our carabinieri and guardia difinanza to contribute to the training of military and border police.”
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