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lines on the record: 863
first: 1998-08-13
most recent: 2010-07-21
sittings or episodes: 125
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“Regarding the investigation into the Gaza flotilla incident, we support the efforts of the Secretary- General, which we strongly hope will contribute to making the investigation consistent with the principles contained in the presidential statement adopted by the Security Council on 1 June (S/PRST/2010/9). Japan will make every effort to help the parties achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“Both sides need to build mutual trust, to move from proximity talks to direct negotiations and to refrain from taking any action that undermines trust, which is essential for such a transition. Neither the parties, nor the peoples, nor the international community can afford to turn away from serious confidence-building efforts. On Gaza, the announcement by the Israeli Government on easing restrictions on civilian goods in Gaza is a very positive step. We hope that the Israeli authorities will make further efforts to improve the lives of people in Gaza. We call for the full implementation of resolution 1860 (2009), including preventing illicit trafficking in arms and stopping rockets from being fired into Israel. We support efforts facilitating intra-Palestinian reconciliation.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“Japan will continue to extend assistance and help build capacity for the Palestinian people and institutions for the Palestinian State. Both parties must carry out their obligations and commitments under the Road Map. We reiterate the call on the Israeli Government to freeze all settlement activities in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. We deplore the recent razing of Palestinian houses in East Jerusalem by the Israeli authorities. Any act that could prejudge the final status negotiations should not be taken. At the same time, we call upon the Palestinian Authority to continue its efforts to improve security and fulfil its commitment to cease violence and work against incitement.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“I too am grateful to Under- Secretary-General Pascoe for his comprehensive briefing. I would also like to thank Ambassador Mansour and Ambassador Shalev for their respective statements. As all of us agree, the only way to achieve durable peace in the Middle East is through sincere negotiations in good faith between the parties concerned. We support the effort by the United States to pursue proximity talks between the parties with a view to starting direct negotiations. We hope that these efforts will produce progress as early as possible. The negotiations should achieve a two-State solution by ending the 1967 occupation of territories, including East Jerusalem. Japan supports the plan of the Palestinian Authority to build a Palestinian State within 24 months.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“But sanctions on those who hamper efforts at preventing conflict can also be an effective tool for conflict prevention and resolution. A mechanism to prevent illicit use of national resources, such as the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for instance, would also be helpful. To conclude, I would like to congratulate Nigeria on the adoption of today's presidential statement. In future, the Security Council should focus as much on preventive and anticipatory measures as it does on its reactive measures.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“When the Council expresses its position on a crisis in a timely manner, it puts pressure on the parties concerned and influences the international community. The key question for the Council is how early it should engage in supporting the preventive diplomacy of the Secretary-General. In the light of the importance of drawing the attention of the Council to early warning signs, I suggest that we might request the Secretary-General to provide Council members with a regular political and security briefing, focusing on potential risks of conflict erupting or recurring. It might also be useful to organize an informal interactive meeting with concerned countries before a conflict breaks out. Among other tools available, the Council tries to prevent the recurrence of conflicts when it deploys peacekeeping and political missions.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“With such efforts, even if a conflict breaks out, the parties will be able to accept and engage in a continuation of dialogue, which might under normal circumstances be interpreted - or misinterpreted - as interference. Long-term engagement and perseverance are essential, because conflict resolution requires carefully nurturing trust and building confidence among key players. What is the specific role of the Security Council? It is to provide effective support. The Council should encourage and support the efforts of the Secretary- General, the AU and subregional organizations, and, when appropriate, the Security Council should adopt a decision or issue a statement in support of the Secretary-General's efforts and urge the parties concerned to settle their dispute peacefully.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“We believe that in the Central African region, a similar regional office will prove as useful in promoting regional security and preventing conflict, in the light of recent developments in the subregion. We should be mindful of resource implications, but we believe also that the costs can be largely offset by savings in peacekeeping operations in the region. The proposal by the Secretary-General has been pending since the beginning of the year. The Security Council should make its formal approval without further delay. Another advantage is that the United Nations has the legitimate authority and capacity to mobilize all stakeholders in a timely manner. This impartial convening power should be useful not only in emergency and crisis but also in building confidence among concerned parties to defuse tensions.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“The Secretary- General and his representatives may make full use of those field offices for detecting any warning signs at an early stage and taking political initiatives to prevent escalation of tensions, crisis and conflict. For instance, the consolidated United Nations office to the African Union in Addis Ababa was established this month. We hope that this new setup will help to strengthen the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. In West Africa, where the countries in the region share the challenges posed by cross-cutting security issues such as drug trafficking and small arms, the United Nations Office for West Africa is playing an important role in facilitating collaboration among all relevant players and preventing and mediating conflicts in cooperation with ECOWAS.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“The international community should strengthen, in particular, support for the capacity- building efforts of the AU and subregional organizations. The Secretary-General's good offices and preventive diplomacy have frequently proved effective because they can be launched swiftly and flexibly at his initiative and within his authority under the Charter. To ensure that they have maximum effect, the United Nations should expand a reserve of experienced United Nations envoys and mediators who will act on behalf of the Secretary-General, who cannot be everywhere at once. The strength and advantage of the United Nations is its extended presence on the ground, through peacekeeping operations, integrated peacebuilding offices and regional political offices.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“It was an important qualitative change in the preventive diplomacy efforts of the AU when its operating principle progressed from non-interference to non-indifference. That principled approach has produced positive results in many African countries. Japan also welcomes the steady progress in developing the AU peace and security architecture, including the early warning system. Worthy of note in this connection is the African Peer Review Mechanism, the system that was created with a View to enhancing good governance. What is the role of the United Nations international community? It is to encourage and support those African-led good offices activities through the United Nations, the World Bank and others institutions.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“We have full confidence that African national leaders will continue their stride to promote democratic elections, security sector reform, good governance and the rule of law. In parallel with national efforts, the African Union (AU) and subregional organizations have in recent years been increasingly proactive in conflict prevention and crisis management. Their active engagement in preventive diplomacy deserves high praise. For example, the AU and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have taken a clear stance by issuing a statement that they do not tolerate unconstitutional changes of Government and that they expect a Government to accept international norms and standards for good governance and the rule of law.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Even after a ceasefire agreement is reached, it has proven to be a challenge to escape the vicious cycle created by poverty and recurring conflict. In order to meet the challenge, it is essential to implement an integrated approach encompassing security and development. We must also strengthen our efforts to build nations based on a comprehensive development agenda that includes poverty reduction and creation of employment opportunities, especially for the youth. The United Nations must engage actively in both preventive diplomacy and development assistance, particularly in Africa, as we are discussing. The primary responsibility rests with Africans themselves for preventing conflict and maintaining peace and security in Africa. Many African countries have recently celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their independence.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. Minister, and Nigeria for taking the initiative of organizing today's open debate. I am grateful to Deputy Secretary-General Migiro and Ms. Sarah Cliffe for their respective briefings. I particularly welcome the priority the World Bank attaches to the issue of the nexus between security and development and, particularly, the very inclusive dialogue that the World Bank is conducting with stakeholders in the United Nations in preparation for the World Development Report. In many parts of Africa conflict prevention, conflict resolution, peacekeeping and peacebuilding to prevent relapse into conflict is not a linear progression but rather a circuitous and often overlapping process.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“In closing, I would like to reiterate how relevant the human security approach can be as the basic rationale for efforts to protect and empower those civilians who are most vulnerable. This multisectoral and human-centred approach focuses on both protection and empowerment at the individual and community levels. It is for this reason that Japan has been providing support, including through the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security. Japan is committed to extend every possible support to protection and empowerment of civilians.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“For example, what happened at the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the establishment of the joint protection team and a temporary base and the strengthening of communication with local populations are all useful and could usefully be followed by the United Nations Mission in the Sudan. I am pleased with the recent progress regarding women and children in conflict, the appointment of Ms. Wallstrom as the Special Representative of Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and the adoption of the presidential statement last month to strengthen measures against persistent perpetrators of violence against children (S/PRST/2010/10).”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“The operational guideline, which has been developed by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, is useful as common guidance across missions. Any change in mandates decided by the Council should be kept updated on a mission-by- mission basis so that the concept of operations can be immediately adjusted by the troops on the ground. I would like to emphasize the importance of close consultation in this connection among the Security Council, the troop-contributing countries, police- contributing countries and the Secretariat. It is also important to share best practices among the missions.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“I believe that addressing this issue is the single most specific and concrete step the Council can take to contribute to protection of civilians. I appeal therefore to members of the Council to demonstrate strong leadership by cooperating with the General Assembly on this issue. Indeed, because responsibility is overlapping, it is difficult to find a solution. In order to address and find a solution on this chronic and very critical issue as soon as possible, it would helpful if the Secretary-General could submit a proposal to serve as a basis for the work of the Security Council and the General Assembly on this matter. The third point is that strategies and guidance on the implementation of protection of civilians should be shared at different levels: the policy level, the operational level and the tactical level.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“Two key issues in the protection of civilians are, first, the mobility and training of units and, secondly, intelligence capacity, since troops often have to operate in vast and geographically diverse areas. In particular, I would like to stress the shortage of utility helicopters, which has been emphasized so many times by the Secretary-General and his senior colleagues in the Secretariat. But a solution that meets that Challenge has not yet been found. I have personally tried to address the issue through the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, which is a subsidiary organ of the Security Council and thus supports the Council's work, in connection with its consideration of the capacity gap in mandate implementation. However, regrettably, there is no consensus on what to do with this issue in the Working Group.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“First, in country-specific protection strategies that are designed to translate the Council's mandate into concrete actions, the mandate to protect civilians should be reflected in more specific terms by identifying targets and means of protecting local populations, humanitarian workers, refugees and internally displaced persons. Also, the strategies and means of achieving the objective should be shared with the Council so that there is a common understanding as to how the mandate is to be implemented. There should therefore be no gap between expectation and implementation. Secondly, it is essential to ensure that there are adequate resources and capacity for effective implementation. To that end, information on resource implications should be provided to the Council at the launch of a new mission or a revised mission.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“Comprehensive but also country-specific strategies should be developed to promote civilian protection and should involve all actors, including regional organizations. Half of the peacekeeping operations now in the field have protection of civilians as a main mandate from the Security Council. Despite some improvement in the last 18 months, there remains a noticeable gap between mandate and expectation, on the one hand, and implementation and action on the ground, on the other hand. I would like to stress three steps that should be taken so that peacekeeping missions can implement the mandate more effectively.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“The most effective step we can take is to promote the political process among the parties concerned through engaging non-State groups so as to achieve ceaseflres and eventually peace agreements. If a political solution cannot be achieved, appropriate measures should be taken to keep the violence committed by non-State armed groups to a minimum. One way is targeted sanctions against those violators of humanitarian law. That method should be considered more strategically. Sanction regimes could also be utilized to prevent weapons from flowing in from outside the country. Controls over small arms should be strengthened at the regional level. But, obviously, military or coercive measures alone cannot resolve conflicts. We should address root causes such as protection of minorities and access to natural resources, food and water.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“A policy of zero tolerance has very little value unless it is enforced throughout the security establishment without regard to rank or position. Another serious challenge is how to address violence against civilians and hindrances to humanitarian work committed by non-State armed groups. Calling for non-State armed groups to comply with humanitarian law, as we customarily do in Security Council resolutions, is clearly inadequate. Effective ways should be found to cope with the tactics of non-State armed groups, such as the Lord's Resistance Army. Peacekeeping missions may be able to provide logistical support, upon request, for Government forces fighting non-State armed groups, but such support should be provided only when clear and strict conditions are met so that it will not lead to violence against civilians.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“First of all, in consolidating the protection of civilians, standard-setting and the universalization of norms are important, of course, but strict compliance with all international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law is equally important, and enforcement is at the heart of any such action. This means that the Government authorities of a country in which a conflict occurs should act in accordance with international norms and humanitarian law, and respect the provisions of resolutions adopted by the Security Council on this subject. We simply cannot allow Government troops or police forces to disregard the protection of civilians or even to become a threat to civilians. To that end, the rule of law should be established through security sector reform, and judicial reform should bring an end to impunity.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“I would like to express our gratitude to the Secretary-General, Under-Secretary- General John Holmes and High Commissioner for Human Rights Pillay for their statements. I pay special tribute to John Holmes for his service to the cause of humanity at the helm of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for the past three and a half years. The protection of civilians in conflict is a critically important item on the Council's agenda. Last year, the Security Council adopted resolution 1894 (2009) after a comprehensive review of this issue. The Secretariat also took measures to improve protection on the ground in response to criticism against the performance of some peacekeeping missions. Yet, as the three briefings today testify, we still face many challenges, and further concerted action is essential.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“In my view, the human security approach is the most pertinent thing when we talk and think about the people of Kosovo, because it aims at creating conditions in which every individual, irrespective of ethnic group, is entitled and given an opportunity to live a peaceful, secure and dignified life. With that approach in mind, Japan will continue to cooperate to achieve sustainable economic development and peaceful coexistence among the diverse ethnicities in Kosovo, including in the northern provinces.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“It is important that the due process of law be brought to bear against those responsible for this criminal attack. At the same time, we are pleased to note that the overall security situation is calm. We hope that the Government of Kosovo will continue to stabilize security and improve the rule of law in the territory, in cooperation with United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, the European Union Rule of Law Mission and the Kosovo Force. Enhancing security and the rule of law is important to the stabilization and development of both Kosovo and the entire region. It is essential for all parties to tackle those challenges through dialogue and cooperation. We urge both Pristina and Belgrade to engage in constructive dialogue and address the challenges so as to enhance the lives of all of Kosovo's residents.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“I, too, would like to congratulate you, Madam, on your assumption of the presidency, and to thank the delegation of Mexico for its excellent work in the previous month. I welcome President Boris Tadic' of Serbia and to thank him for his statement. I also wish to welcome Foreign Minister Hyseni of Kosovo and to thank Special Representative Zannier and Mr. De Kermabon for their briefings. First of all, I would like to express my condolences over the loss of life and to convey my sympathy to the injured in the violence in North Mitrovica. Japan condemns that violent act. Such cowardly action hampers the ongoing effort to improve security and strengthen the rule of law in Kosovo with the support of the international community. Every effort must be made to prevent the recurrence of such attacks.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“Kan, it was the first meeting with his counterpart, and he took the opportunity to reaffirm Japan's commitment to Afghanistan, as exemplified by its assistance package of $5 billion over five years. In conclusion, I would like to pay tribute to the men and women of UNAMA. We have seen for ourselves the harsh conditions under which they work and the personal sacrifices they are making. We support and stand by UNAMA, and very much look forward to working closely with the Mission so that the Council can provide the best possible support of its valuable work.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“We hope that the election will offer Afghan men and women a good opportunity to participate in building a democratic country, and that the contribution that Japan and many other Member States are making to support this process serves their intended goal. President Karzai paid an official visit to Japan from 16 to 20 June, just before the Security Council's visit to Afghanistan. Through a number of meetings, Japan reaffirmed its historically strong bilateral relationship with Afghanistan and also sent a clear message. The Japanese side promised to support Afghanistan's nation-building efforts. The Afghan side committed to making its best efforts to address the various outstanding issues, including in combating corruption. For the new Prime Minister of Japan, Mr.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“At the same time, as Prime Minister Kan emphasized to President Karzai, it is essential for the Afghan Government to lead us and to continue to take firm steps to tackle corruption and to ensure good governance at the national and provincial levels. With regard to parliamentary elections, it is essential to ensure a fair and transparent process while 10-42978 respecting Afghan ownership. The process must be Afghan-led and supported by UNAMA and the international community. Security is a major concern in realizing an inclusive electoral process. We very much appreciate Mr. De Mistura's active engagement with the President in agreeing to electoral guidelines and his ongoing proactive role in support of the Independent Electoral Commission and the Electoral Complaints Commission.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“We support UNAMA's approach in emphasizing the Afghan Government's function in harmonizing development aid and taking primary responsibility for ensuring aid coherence. During the Security Council mission, I was impressed by the strong determination of Government leaders to take ownership of setting priorities in each cluster of national development and harmonizing external assistance according to designated priorities in the project. As one of the top donors, Japan will uphold alignment with Afghan priorities as a key principle. We will fully take into account the national priorities identified in the Afghan National Development Strategy, such as rural agriculture development, capacity and human development, infrastructure and energy.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“From the political perspective, it is significant to hold such a meeting at the ministerial level on Afghan soil at a time when we are stressing the importance of the Afghanization of nation-building efforts. From the substantive point of View, also, the Conference is expected to discuss how to implement the commitments made at the London Conference. It is also an important opportunity to reaffirm the compact between the Government and the people. Japan is ready to contribute to the preparatory work, including through discussion at the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board, in order to realize a fruitful outcome for the conference. It was emphasized by everybody we met in Afghanistan that economic and social development is crucially important for stability in the country.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“We are encouraged by the efforts of the Afghan authorities to work out the details of the reintegration programme for endorsement at the upcoming Kabul Conference. When it is launched, Japan is ready to support the programme financially through the Peace and Reintegration Trust Fund and calls on other Member States for general support. 12 Let me also express our appreciation that UNAMA has taken an active and constructive role in helping Afghan authorities to promote dialogue and reconciliation, including in designing the peace and integration programme now being worked out. We hope that UNAMA will continue to play an important role in the peace and integration process. The upcoming Conference in Kabul will be a major milestone in terms not only of its political significance but also of its substance.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“To take one example, the Japanese Government extended for an additional six months payroll support for salaries of all Afghan police personnel, providing an additional $180 million for that purpose. Through this assistance, we help improve the capacity of the Afghan police, which is essential to long-term security. One of the major developments was the Peace Jirga early this month. I congratulate the people of Afghanistan on their constructive discussion. Now is time to make sure that a concrete plan for reconciliation and integration is developed based on the wishes expressed by people at the Jirga. We support President Karzai's leadership in this regard. Japan welcomes and supports Afghan principles with regard to the reintegration programme, which is in line with the Afghan Constitution, including women's and children's rights.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“When the Council discussed the issue of Afghanistan in March, I emphasized the need for the further Afghanization of efforts to address issues in the country. At the London Conference, the Afghan Government made a commitment to enhancing its own efforts towards Afghanization. The international community agreed to back such efforts. We seem to have been on the right track so far. Efforts on the Afghan side have been moving in this direction in such areas as advancing reconciliation and integration, preparing for elections, ensuring aid coherence and harmonization. Significant progress is being made in building national security capacity with the strong support of ISAF. International backing has been fulfilling its role.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“I, too, thank Special Representative Staffan de Mistura for his very helpful briefing this morning. Let me also take this opportunity to thank him and all those who made the Council's mission to Afghanistan possible: the members of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA); the Government, Parliament and civil society of Afghanistan; and, of course, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). I would ask Ambassador Tanin to convey our deep 11 appreciation to President Karzai and his colleagues in the Government. As Ambassador Apakan made very clear in his introductory statement, the trip was quite useful not only to the members of the delegation, but also to the Council's future work on Afghanistan. We are very much grateful to the Turkish delegation for its excellent work in coordinating this trip.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“Member States are bound by the Charter of the United Nations, including Articles 25 and 94, to faithfully implement the decisions of the Security Council. Together with dissemination and awareness- raising efforts, we need to build judicial institutions and human capacity to ensure implementation and compliance, particularly in developing countries. To facilitate compliance with the law of the international community, Japan will continue to help in capacity building efforts by developing countries, such as in the areas of drafting laws, creating legal institutions and training legal professionals.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“The United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law, which is part of that Programme and to which Japan has contributed, is an innovative system that enables anyone in the world with Internet access to study lectures by eminent international scholars. We urge everyone to support the programme. The raison d'etre of law lies in implementation and compliance. Every State must implement law and enforce the rule of law within its domestic affairs. States also have the responsibility to observe international law and to be ruled by it. To promote and strengthen the rule of law at the international level, each State must constantly confirm its adherence to the fundamental principle of pacta sunt servanda.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“In particular, the legal system is treated as a key soft infrastructure, similar to physical and hard infrastructure such as roads, electricity and other networks. Once created, however, law is neither complete nor able to function automatically, any more than other types of infrastructure. It is a responsibility of all of us to constantly re-examine how the law may best be disseminated, understood and utilized by people. In that regard, Japan attaches importance to the United Nations Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“In that regard, the Security Council has played a pivotal role in creating international criminal tribunals, such as for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. But the establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to punish the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of international concern was epoch-making in the development of the rule of law. The Review Conference of the Rome Statute held recently in Uganda adopted a draft amendment on the crime of aggression. In order for the ICC to better discharge its mandate, it is imperative for States parties to make steady progress on effectiveness, universality and institutional sustainability. The rule of law is also an essential component of the social framework in the process of post-conflict nation-building.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“At the Security Council debate on post-conflict peacebuilding under Japan's presidency in April, the Council emphasized in its presidential statement (S/PRST/2010/7) that the rule of law was a requisite element of sustainable peacebuilding, along with political reconciliation, security, development, social stability and human rights. An integrated approach is essential to strengthening coherence among those elements. Preventing the recurrence of conflict by promoting and strengthening the rule of law is indispensable for effective peacebuilding strategies. The rule of law in international society has developed not only among the relationships between States, but also in the area of the responsibilities of individuals.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“Securing due process and transparency and giving due consideration to the human rights aspect in implementing sanctions will lead to the strengthening of their effectiveness. Japan therefore attaches great importance to the establishment, under resolution 1904 (2009), of the Office of the Ombudsperson for the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions regime. Japan also attaches great importance to the promotion of the rule of law for forging a peaceful, free and orderly international society. The rule of law is in fact at the core of the nation-building process, in particular in post-conflict situations.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“The law serves both to prevent disputes and to provide means to resolve them when they occur. It is desirable to make active use of international judicial frameworks for the peaceful settlement of disputes, including the International Court of Justice (ICJ). It is therefore important to universalize acceptance of the compulsory jurisdiction of the ICJ. I should like to call upon States that have not yet done so to accept it as early as possible. When efforts to seek peaceful solutions to disputes do not bear fruit, the Security Council may resort to sanctions as an important tool to reduce threats to peace and security. Once decided upon by the Council, it is important that all States fully implement sanctions to ensure their effectiveness.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“I should like to welcome you, Sir, as you preside over today's debate. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to the delegation of Mexico for having taken up the very important issue of the rule of law. We are also grateful to the Deputy Secretary-General and to Ms. Patricia O'Brien, Legal Counsel of the United Nations, for their thoughtful statements. The rule of law is one of the most important norms for ensuring the peaceful coexistence of human beings. It is a fundamental principle to which the United Nations must always adhere. It is especially important for the Security Council to honour the rule of law in discharging its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. We are able to concretely see the operation of the rule of law first in the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“The Committee will be responding to a query from a Member State seeking confirmation that certain individuals and entities have not been designated either by the Council or by the Committee as subject to the travel ban and/or assets freeze. Finally, with regard to reporting by States on the implementation of all relevant measures set out in resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007) and 1803 (2008), the figures are: 92 reports under resolution 1737 10-42528 (2006), 79 reports under resolution 1747 (2007) and 68 reports under resolution 1803 (2008). The Committee expects to receive implementation reports pursuant to paragraph 31 of resolution 1929 (2010) in the coming days, and strongly encourages all Member States to submit those reports within the requested time frame.”
2010-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6344 (2010) · source
“The Committee received additional specific information on a prior general notification that had been submitted by a Member State pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1737 (2006), in connection with the unfreezing of funds to make payments due under contracts entered into prior to the listing of an entity. Furthermore, a communication was received from a Member State providing additional information on an individual whose name had previously been provided to the Committee by another Member State in accordance with the requirement for vigilance in relation to travel, due to its similarity with the name of a designated individual. On the basis of the additional information, it was confirmed that the person whose name was initially provided was not the same person as the one designated by the Council.”
2010-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6344 (2010) · source
“Members will recall that, in my two preceding reports, I informed the Council of the reports of arms-related materiel found onboard both vessels in violation of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007) and of the action taken by the Committee as a result. The Committee received one notification from a Member State with reference to paragraph 5 of resolution 1737 (2006), concerning the delivery of items for use in the nuclear power plant in Bushehr, Iran. The Committee is also considering a letter that it received from a Member State about an intended delivery of items for use in that plant.”
2010-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6344 (2010) · source
“During the reporting period, the Committee responded to a written request for guidance from a Member State in connection with the disposal of arms- related materiel found onboard the vessel M/V Hansa 2 India that was being transferred in violation of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007). I wish to note here that, in paragraph 16 of resolution 1929 (2010), the Council further outlined the responsibilities of States should they be faced with a similar situation and clarified that they are both authorized and obligated to seize and dispose of items being supplied, sold, transferred or exported in violation of the relevant resolutions on Iran. The Committee also received further information from another Member State on the activities of the M/V F rancop.”
2010-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6344 (2010) · source
“As outlined in the resolution, the Council decided that the mandate of the Committee shall also apply to the measures decided in resolution 1929 (2010) and that the Committee shall intensify its efforts to promote the full implementation of resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008) and 1929 (2010), including through a work programme to be submitted to the Council within 45 days of the adoption of resolution 1929 (2010) - that is, by 24 July 2010. The Council also established, for an initial period of one year and under the direction of the Committee, a panel of experts to carry out certain tasks, as specified. The Committee stands ready to carry out the tasks that the Council has assigned to it in this resolution.”
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