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Stenlund

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first: 2014-09-19
most recent: 2014-09-19
sittings or episodes: 1
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“The protection of civilians and respect for international law and international humanitarian law could form part of the EU's capacity- building assistance. Finland would be prepared to contribute. International assistance to building the capacities of security sector structures is crucial. Finland could look at certain niche capabilities, such as chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear, provided an appropriate framework is available. We attach great importance to addressing the issue of foreign fighters. In that regard, we are currently assessing our national measures and look forward to finding solutions in cooperation with the European Union and beyond.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“As President Obama underscored, success will not be achieved only by military means. It is also essential to adopt a long-term, comprehensive approach with a wide range of measures, including capacity-building, humanitarian assistance and actions to prevent terrorism and extremism. Finland is committed to participating, together with the international community, in addressing the threat of ISIL. We recognize the need to respond through military means, although we are not planning to participate in combat actions or arms deliveries. Finland is in favour of an active role for the European Union (EU) in supporting Iraq. Support for capacity-building to address challenges related to fighting a terrorist organization like ISIL should be further explored by the EU.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“We have also donated â‚¬500,000 to a UN-Women project that increases women's political participation in Iraq. Finland is considering giving further assistance, primarily to Syria, based on needs and financing requirements, thereby helping the region as a whole. The global threat of ISIL can be successfully countered only by means of a broad and inclusive coalition supported by the United Nations. It is important that the Governments most directly threatened by ISIL play a prominent role in this endeavour. We welcome the United States initiative to build such a coalition to address the danger posed by ISIL. We also welcome the fact that the Security Council has voiced itself clear on this subject, and hope that the Council remains persistent in supporting the international efforts.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“The humanitarian situation is a priority. In Iraq, 1.8 million people have been forced to leave their homes, while refugees from Syria pose an additional burden. To respond to the needs of displaced people in Iraq, Finland has allocated â‚¬500,000 through the World Food Programme. By the end of this year, with an additional allocation of â‚¬2.5 million, our humanitarian assistance to the Syrian crisis will amount to â‚¬31 million. This, we hope, will also help to alleviate the situation in Iraq. As far as development cooperation with Iraq is concerned, â‚¬800,000 will be channelled through the Danish Refugee Council to ease the situation of women refugees from Syria in northern Iraq. Finland is convinced that women's full participation is a priority in efforts to build an inclusive society.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“At the outset, Madam President, let me express our sincere thanks to the United States delegation for convening this very important debate. The situation in Iraq remains critical on the humanitarian and security fronts. The advance of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has been a shock. It is a matter of grave concern for the international community. The brutal terrorist actions of ISIL must be unequivocally condemned. The recently appointed Government in Iraq represents an important step forward. The international community needs to continue its support to Iraq in maintaining its territorial integrity and strengthening the inclusiveness of its governance structures. Responsible religious and traditional leaders can play a constructive role in reconciliation, uniting the population and fighting ISIL.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source