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  1. “I should also like to draw the attention of members to document S/2009/567, which contains the text of a letter dated 2 November 2009 from the Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper on the item under consideration. I should now like to make some introductory remarks. Ten years ago, the Security Council took the unanimous decision to begin to address the protection of civilians in armed conflict in a systematic manner. Today, we are still facing tremendous challenges, and civilians, more than ever, have to pay the price of war. They have to flee their homes. They become victims of violence, armed attacks and rape.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source

  2. “I invite Mr. Von Boeselager to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is 09-60204 meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2009/582, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, the Republic of Moldova, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United Republic of Tanzania and the United States of America.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source

  3. “I invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 10 November 2009 from the Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations, in which he requests that His Excellency Mr. Albrecht Freiherr von Boeselager, Minister for International Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, be invited to participate in the consideration of the item, in accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to His Excellency Mr. Albrecht Freiherr von Boeselager. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source

  4. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 10 November 2009 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, which will be issued as document S/2009/577 and which reads as follows: "I have the honour to request that, in accordance with its previous practice, the Security Council invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting of the Security Council which will be held on Wednesday, 11 November 2009, regarding the protection of civilians in armed conflict." I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate in this meeting, in accordance with the rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source

  5. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. It is so decided. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Ms. Kyung-wha Kang, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights. It is so decided.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source

  6. “At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the following countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber: Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Republic of Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar; Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, Uruguay, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Zambia.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source

  7. “I Wish to warmly welcome the Secretary-General, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Croatia and the other ministers participating in today's Security Council meeting. Their presence is an affirmation of the importance of the subject matter to be discussed. I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the representatives of those countries inscribed on the list of speakers to participate in the consideration of the item, Without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source

  8. “In their efforts towards lasting peace in the region, the parties have the firm support of the international community, with the Security Council and the Middle East Quartet as its main actors. The international conference on the Middle East peace process that the Russian Federation plans to convene in Moscow in the course of this year in consultation with the Quartet and the parties will provide the international community with another important occasion to demonstrate that support.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  9. “At the same time, we urgently call on Palestinian political representatives to assume their responsibility and to seriously engage in efforts to work towards unified political leadership. In view of upcoming round of talks in Cairo, we strongly encourage intra- Palestinian reconciliation behind President Mahmoud Abbas, which is key not only for the future of the peace process but also for the implementation of reconstruction efforts in Gaza. Palestinians need a Government that enjoys legitimacy among their own population and is acceptable as a partner to Israel and to the international community. Such a Government needs to be fully committed to the two-State solution and the other principles of the peace process.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  10. “As a matter of principle, allegations of Violations of international humanitarian law must be investigated, wherever they occur and whoever may have committed them. Austria believes that this report also merits follow-up by the Council. We are concerned about the lack of political progress in the West Bank, where Israeli roadblocks and closure policies continue to render normal social life and economic activities impossible. Settlement construction and the destruction of Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem and in the West Bank undermine any meaningful peace talks and, in consequence, weaken the credibility of the political process and play into the hands of radical forces.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  11. “Under the current circumstances, that money simply cannot be disbursed to those whom we want to support. Innocent citizens must not be held hostage by Israel because of the irresponsible policies of an illegitimate political leadership in the Gaza Strip. Let me say this very clearly: the current policies imposed on the Gaza Strip deprive its people of their human dignity. That is not acceptable. Rebuilding Gaza and moving forward on the path to peace also require rebuilding trust, including by strengthening respect for the rule of law, human rights and international humanitarian law. In that context, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for having provided us with a summary of the findings of the Board of Inquiry on a number of deeply disturbing incidents during the Gaza crisis.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  12. “The Secretary-General's report leaves no doubt that there is an unacceptable lack of progress in alleviating the dire living conditions in the Gaza Strip. While Austria supports coordinated action by all parties concerned to prevent the illegal flow of arms and ammunition into the Gaza Strip, we urgently call on Israel to allow for the immediate and comprehensive supply to the civilian population of the Gaza Strip of goods to satisfy everyday needs and the requirements of reconstruction. The Gaza Strip needs fuel, cash and materials to repair schools, clinics, sanitation networks and shelters. With its European Union partners, Austria has contributed funds to be disbursed by the European Commission to socially vulnerable Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  13. “Therefore, the Security Council must reconfirm its steadfast support for the peace process and its basic parameters: durable peace and freedom from Violence and terrorism based on a two-State solution, as required by the Road Map, with two democratic States - Israel and Palestine - living side by side in peace within secure and recognized borders. I would like to thank the Russian presidency for preparing a statement that will, we hope, serve as a guideline to the parties for re-engaging in comprehensive negotiations on all tracks. Three months ago, at the Gaza reconstruction conference, the international community pledged its full support for humanitarian relief to the civilian population and to early reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  14. “Our discussion is taking place at an important moment for the future of the region. The new Government of Israel is engaged in a strategic review of its approach towards it neighbours and the peace process. Palestinians have to face the challenge of bridging their deep internal rift, agree on unification and prepare for new elections in order to give new democratic legitimacy to their leadership. In this period of uncertainty and transition, the international community must shoulder its responsibility and engage with the parties in order to move towards substantive negotiations for a lasting settlement of the Middle East conflict.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  15. “I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing on the developments on the ground, and Minister Lavrov for his initiative of bringing us together. 09-33303 Four and a half months ago, with the tragic violent confrontation in and around the Gaza Strip ongoing, we met here facing an unprecedented challenge to the Middle East peace process. The Security Council adopted a resolution calling for an immediate and durable ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Even though a fragile ceasefire is in place today, we have seen no further progress at the political, security and economic levels. The parties and the international community are thus confronted with the urgent need to create the conditions for relaunching a credible and comprehensive peace process.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  16. “Austria will do everything to help you, Mr. President, to move this matter forward along those lines as rapidly as possible.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  17. “We continue to believe that the objective of the Security Council must be the rapid resolution of the current crisis based on the following elements: a call for an immediate, permanent and fully respected ceasefire; free access for humanitarian supplies into Gaza, including through the lasting and normal opening of all border crossings; an effective end to the smuggling of arms and ammunition into the Gaza Strip; a call on all parties to fully respect their obligations under humanitarian and human rights law; full support for the regional and diplomatic efforts under way to solve the crisis; and a call on Israelis and Palestinians to continue negotiations for a comprehensive solution as envisaged in resolution 1850 (2008). I am convinced that that is an outcome that would be in the interest of all parties.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  18. “The Security Council must remain actively engaged in encouraging and supporting all efforts to end the conflict and to bring about what peoples in the region have been yearning for during decades - the creation of a viable, independent, democratic and sovereign Palestinian State living in peace and security with Israel within recognized international borders.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  19. “Moreover, we also call upon all parties to strictly observe the rules of humanitarian and human rights law. If violence is not brought to an end, a resumption of the diplomatic process towards a political solution will become more and more difficult. The hostilities have gravely disrupted the various channels of communication that had been successfully established during recent months. Continuing violence will have a lasting negative effect, not only on the follow-up to Annapolis but also on other developments towards comprehensive regional peace, in particular along the Israeli-Syrian track. Against that backdrop, Austria welcomes the most recent diplomatic initiative in the region, in particular the important statement made today by President Mubarak and the contacts undertaken by President Sarkozy.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  20. “We therefore call on both sides to adhere to an immediate and permanent ceasefire, which needs to be effectively monitored. There must be an unconditional halt to rocket attacks by Hamas on Israel and an end to Israeli military action. Austria remains greatly concerned about the ever more desperate humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and its effects on the civilian population. We therefore call on all parties to take all necessary measures to alleviate the serious humanitarian situation on the ground and to ensure the continuous provision of humanitarian supplies to Gaza, including through a lasting and normal opening of all border crossings. An effective end to the smuggling of arms and ammunition into the Gaza Strip is an indispensable prerequisite in that regard.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  21. “We also regret that the Security Council was unable to formally agree on a call for an immediate, permanent and fully respected ceasefire during its emergency meeting on Saturday. In the meantime, the European Union and France, as well as other members of the Council, have reinforced their efforts to help resolve the crisis. Nonetheless, hostilities have so far continued unabated, with an ever-increasing number of civilian victims. Austria has repeatedly condemned the rocket attacks by Hamas from Gaza on Israel. We respect the right of Israel to safeguard the security of its citizens, but we also believe that the military operations under way are clearly disproportionate and continue to inflict an unacceptable toll on Palestinian civilians.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  22. “He has our full support. The importance of today's meeting is also highlighted by the presence of so many foreign ministers around the table and in the Chamber. More specifically, I wish to acknowledge the presence of President Mahmoud Abbas, who has just had to leave. I listened very carefully to his statement, as well as to that of the Ambassador of Israel. For many years, Austria has maintained close and friendly relations with all the countries of the Middle East. We are therefore extremely concerned about the serious further deterioration of the situation in and around Gaza. Austria deeply regrets that calls by the Security Council, the Middle East Quartet, the European Union and others for an end to the violence have gone unheeded.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  23. “As this is the first time that Austria is taking part in a formal meeting of the Council as one of the new non-permanent members, let me begin by saying that it is an honour for my country to serve the interests of peace and international security in this capacity. During the two years to come, Austria will strive to exercise this important responsibility in the interest of the entire membership of the United Nations. I should like to thank Foreign Minister Kouchner for taking this very timely initiative. You, Sir, can count on Austria's full support and active cooperation in all your efforts to end the bloodshed in Gaza and southern Israel. We greatly appreciate the presence of the Secretary-General. Austria has taken good note of his appeal to the Security Council and of his intention to travel to the region soon.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source