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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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“The Council further recognizes the need for greater coordination with the Commission and looks forward to the 2010 review of the PBC and the recommendations on how its role can be enhanced. "The Security Council recognizes the importance of enhancing coordination among relevant bilateral and multilateral donors to ensure predictable, coherent and timely financial support for post-conflict peacebuilding. The Council underscores that funding mechanisms for addressing immediate post-conflict needs, in particular the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), should play a catalytic role, which should be followed by more substantial, longer-term finance as soon as possible for the recovery and reconstruction efforts. The Council encourages greater synergy between the PBF and the PBC.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“"The Security Council notes that drug- trafficking, organized crime, terrorism, illegal trafficking in arms and trafficking in people could constitute transnational threats with an impact on the consolidation of peace in countries emerging from conflict, and underlines the importance of increasing international and regional cooperation on the basis of common and shared responsibility to address them effectively. "The Security Council reiterates the importance of launching peacebuilding assistance at the earliest possible stage. The Security Council recognizes the critical role of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in addressing peacebuilding priorities, particularly through marshalling support and resources and improving planning and coordination for peacebuilding efforts.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“"While recognizing the importance of developing State capacity, the Security Council also emphasizes the importance of increased attention and coherent policies to the reconstruction of conflict-affected communities and empowerment of affected people, in particular vulnerable civilians, such as children, the elderly, refugees and internally displaced persons. The Council takes note of the need for assistance for victims. The Council, in accordance with its resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008), underlines the key role women and young persons can play in re-establishing the fabric of society, and stresses the need for their involvement in the development and implementation of post-conflict strategies in order to take account of their perspectives and needs.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Council recognizes that the reintegration of refugees, internally displaced persons and former combatants, in coordination with security sector reform and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, should not be seen in isolation, but should be carried out in the context of a broader search for peace, stability and development, with special emphasis on the revival of economic activities. The Council notes, in this regard, that high levels of youth unemployment can be a major challenge to sustainable peacebuilding.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Council requests the Secretary-General to include, where appropriate and mandated, in his reports on specific missions an indication of their progress in supporting national authorities towards achieving coordinated and comprehensive international support to nationally owned security sector reform programmes. "The Security Council recognizes the importance of pursuing political stability and security, alongside socio-economic development, for the consolidation of peace. The Council stresses the importance of delivering early peace dividends, including the provision of basic services, in order to help instil confidence and commitment to the peace process.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“"The Security Council recognizes security sector reform as essential to the peacebuilding process and affirms that security sector reform should be nationally owned. Effective security sector reform requires developing a professional, effective and accountable security sector, in particular national police and military capacities under the civilian oversight of a democratic Government. The Council highlights the importance of a sector-wide approach for security sector reform, which enhances the rule of law, including through the establishment of an independent justice and correction systems.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Council emphasizes that support for democratic, transparent and accountable governance is essential in order to achieve durable peace. "The Security Council highlights the importance of the peaceful settlement of political disputes in a post-conflict State and addressing the sources of violent conflict as essential elements for achieving sustainable peace. The Council recognizes the importance of advancing the peace process and peaceful coexistence through inclusive dialogue, reconciliation and reintegration. The Council reaffirms that ending impunity is essential if a society recovering from conflict is to come to terms with past abuses committed against civilians affected by armed conflict and to prevent such future abuses. The Council underlines the importance of holding free, fair and transparent elections for sustainable peace.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Council recognizes the important role that the United Nations can play in supporting national authorities to develop peacebuilding strategies that incrementally and comprehensively address priority needs. The Council encourages international partners to align their support behind these strategies at the international, regional, national and local levels. "The Security Council reaffirms the importance of national ownership and the development of national capacity, and underscores that peacebuilding strategies should be considered in a country-specific context. In this regard, the Council recognizes the need for national authorities to take responsibility as soon as possible for reconstituting the institutions and functions of Government, with a view to addressing all key peacebuilding needs.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council recalls the statements of its President (S/PRST/2010/2, S/PRST/2009/23, S/PRST/2008/l6) and emphasizes the critical importance of post- conflict peacebuilding as the foundation for building sustainable peace and development in the aftermath of conflict. The Council highlights the need for effective peacebuilding strategies to ensure durable peace and development. "The Security Council recognizes that sustainable peacebuilding requires an integrated approach, which strengthens coherence between political, security, development, human rights and rule of law activities.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I would like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Armenia, Bangladesh and Nepal, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration 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. At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: I now give the floor to the representative of Costa Rica.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.55 p.m.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I now give the floor to Mr. Zahir Tanin, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I now give the floor to the representative of Jordan.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298Resumption1 (2010) · source
“With the Council's concurrence, I intend to suspend the meeting until 3 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation. The meeting was suspended at 1.25 p.m.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“Since there are so many speakers remaining, I propose to listen to only one more this morning. I would like to invite Mr. Pedro Serrano, Acting Head of the delegation of the European Union, to take the floor.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“With respect to the Palestinian Authority, we call upon it to continue in its efforts to improve the security situation and to fulfil its commitment to cease violence and act of terrorism. More than one year after resolution 1860 (2009) was adopted and the end of the Israel military operations in Gaza, the Israeli blockade continues to create a serious humanitarian situation in Gaza. Such a situation is unacceptable. We strongly hope that the recent modest but positive step taken by Israel will be followed by freer movement of goods and materials for reconstruction. We also call on all who are responsible for the rocket fire into Israel to stop such actions immediately. I resume my function as President of the Security Council. I now have the honour of giving the floor to the representative of Egypt.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“Japan supports and assists the Palestinian Authority's plan for building a Palestinian State within 24 months by extending assistance for institution- and capacity- building. Palestinian unity is essential for realizing peace in the Middle East. Both parties must carry out their obligations and commitments under the Road Map. We call on the Israeli Government to freeze all settlement activities in the West Bank and not to implement the decision to build new housing units in East Jerusalem. Any act that could prejudice the final status negotiations should not be taken. We also call on Israel not to implement measures that place an undue burden on the Palestinians in the West Bank.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“I will now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Japan. I too join my colleagues in thanking Mr. Pascoe for his update, and I am also very grateful to Ambassador Shalev and Ambassador Mansour for their respective contributions. The only way to achieve durable peace is through sincere negotiations in good faith between the parties concerned. We support in particular the effort by the United States to hold proximity talks and to restart direct negotiations between the parties. We appreciate the 19 March statement of the Quartet in that regard. We encourage the parties to take the initiative to restart direct negotiations. The negotiations should lead to a two-State solution, which will end the 1967 occupation of the territories, including East Jerusalem.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“I would like to express the sympathy and condolences of the Security Council to the people and Government of China in this tragic natural disaster.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“I thank the Permanent Observer of Palestine for the kind words he addressed to the presidency. I now give the floor to the Permanent Representative of Israel.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“I thank Mr. Pascoe for his very comprehensive briefing this morning. In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statement to no more than five minutes to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the full text of their statement in writing and deliver a condensed version in this Chamber. I now give the floor to the Permanent Observer of Palestine.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Serrano 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 Security Council is meeting in accordance with, the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Lynn Pascoe. I now give the floor to Mr. Pascoe.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“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. Zahir Tanin. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Tanin 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 from His Excellency Mr. Pedro Serrano, in which he requests to be invited, in his capacity as acting head of the delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. 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. Pedro Serrano.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“There being no objection, 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 Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. There being no objection, it is so decided. I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 12 April 2010 from His Excellency Mr. Zahir Tanin, in which he requests to be invited, in his capacity as Vice-Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 8 April 2010 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, which will be issued as document 8/2010/182 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 Security Council open debate that will be held on Wednesday, 14 April 2010, regarding the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question." I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate in the meeting in accordance with the rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Botswana, Cuba, Egypt, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Morocco, Nicaragua, Norway, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives 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.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“I thank Mr. Doss for his comprehensive briefing. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list this morning. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion. The meeting rose at 10.35 a.m. 10-31160”
2010-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6297 (2010) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of members to document S/20lO/164, which contains the thirty-first report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Alan Doss. I now give the floor to Mr. Doss.”
2010-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6297 (2010) · source
“Mukongo Ngay (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. 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. Alan Doss, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and 2 head of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2010-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6297 (2010) · source
“The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo Thirty-first report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (S/2010/164) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr.”
2010-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6297 (2010) · source
“At the outset of the meeting, I should like, on behalf of the members of the Security Council, to express our deepest sympathy to the Government and people of Poland in connection with the tragic plane crash on 10 April that killed President Kaczynski, the First Lady and a large number of senior Polish officials. May I ask the members of the Security Council to join me in observing a minute of silence to honour the memory of those who perished in that tragic incident. The members of the Security Council observed a minute of silence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2010-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6297 (2010) · source
“I thank Mr. Yamazaki for his briefing. The two briefings, by Mr. Turky Saed, from the Iraqi side, and by Mr. Yamazaki, from the Secretary-General's side, complement each other and will inform the Council's work. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”
2010-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6293 (2010) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I would like draw the attention of Council members to document S/2010/ 166, which contains the first report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 3 of resolution 1905 (2009), as well as to document S/2010/153, which contains the text of a letter dated 18 March 2010 from the Permanent Representative of Iraq addressed to the President of the Security Council. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear two briefings, first from Mr. Turky Saed and, subsequently, from Mr. Yamazaki. I now give the floor to Mr. Turky Saed.”
2010-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6293 (2010) · source
“Turky Saed 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Turky Saed (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table. The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council also agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jun Yamazaki, Controller of the United Nations. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Yamazaki to take a seat at the Council table. I welcome Mr. Turky Saed and Mr. Yamazaki to the Council. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2010-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6293 (2010) · source
“But I hope we will make the best use of this arrangement. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation concerning Iraq First report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 3 of resolution 1905 (2009) (S/2010/166) Letter dated 18 March 2010 from the Permanent Representative of Iraq addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2010/153) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq, in which he requests that Mr. Abdul Basit Turky Saed, head of Iraq's Committee of Financial Experts, be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite Mr.”
2010-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6293 (2010) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of April, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Emanuel Issoze- Ngondet, Permanent Representative of Gabon, for his excellent stewardship as President of the Security Council for the month of March 2010. I am sure I speak for all members in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Issoze-Ngondet and his able team for their productivity and the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. We are very grateful to them. Also, as this is the first time that the Council is meeting in this new temporary Chamber, I should like to say that there may be some inconveniences for members of the Council and for those attending meetings.”
2010-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6293 (2010) · source
“To that end, every year since 1995 - and, since 2005, joined by Colombia and South Africa as sponsors - Japan has submitted to the General Assembly a draft resolution on small arms and light weapons. We are pleased at the increasing support it has gained. I wish to conclude by registering Japan's continued support for the global fight against illicit arms trafficking.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“In the Central African region, where the problem of small arms is a major concern, we are engaged in projects in countries such as the Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to assist in the collection, destruction, stockpile management and control of small arms; in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; and in capacity-building. Japan is unique in the world in having a very clear policy not to export arms, particularly to countries involved in conflict or likely to become involved. We are committed to play a leading role in the fight against the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“In order to address the problem of small arms and light weapons in the Central African region, we need, first and foremost, priority actions on the part of the countries themselves. Such efforts should be matched by partnership and external support. There are various cooperative frameworks in the region. We wish for intensified efforts to strengthen collaboration and to adopt a comprehensive approach. Japan places high priority on assistance to solve the problem of small arms and light weapons. In the last nine years we have provided $500 million in support of that.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“At the global level, we need to the implement the 13 recommendations made by the Secretary-General in 2008 (see S/2008/258). They are all relevant to the Central African region. For instance, the Secretary- General recommended that plans for small arms and light weapons be integrated into peacebuilding and poverty reduction strategies, as a matter of priority. We also support Recommendation 9, on destruction of surplus ammunition stockpiles, and we are actively supporting projects in that area. Arms embargoes are necessary under certain conditions, and compliance is important to have the intended impact. Sanction monitoring groups, peacekeeping operation missions, relevant countries and regional organizations should cooperate closely. We look forward to the report by the Secretary-General to be issued this year.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“It is absolutely essential for the States concerned to take responsibility for registering, controlling and managing small arms and light weapons and ammunition and to establish measurable goals as part of their national development plans. At the regional and subregional levels, we encourage countries in the Central African region to expedite their efforts to establish a binding instrument on small arms and light weapons and ammunition, following the examples of other regions in Africa. It is particularly important to strengthen the management of national borders on the Gulf of Guinea as a common problem of the region. The Economic Community of Central African States may be a good forum for exchange of information and best practice with other regional organizations to extend and mobilize support for capacity-building.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“At the national level, it is important to implement the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and the International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons. We hope that an action-oriented outcome document will be adopted at the forthcoming Fourth Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action, which is to take place in June this year. We urge Member States to make efforts to submit national reports on the measures taken to implement the Programme of Action.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“The abundant supply of small arms and light weapons aggravates not only conflicts, but also acts of violence and criminal activities. The problems caused by small arms and light weapons in the Central African region are not limited to issues of social instability; they undermine human rights, protection of women and children and socio- economic development. They pose a central challenge to human security, as my colleague from Uganda noted, and may even become a threat to peace and security in Africa. Japan therefore strongly supports various efforts being undertaken at the national, subregional, regional and global levels to address the problem of illicit small arms trafficking.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“We applaud the initiative of Gabon to convene this debate on the issue of illicit arms trafficking in the Central African region. We welcome the presence of Deputy Secretary-General Migiro, Mr. Costa and Mr. Duarte. We also welcome the Secretary General of the Economic Community of Central African States and thank him for his statement. The countries in the Central African region are not producers but importers of small arms and light weapons. Large numbers of small arms are imported illicitly and frequently traded for revenue from the natural resources of the region. Due to weak control systems, some of the illicit arms fall into the hands of anti-Government forces and non-State actors. According to the Small Arms Survey, only a small portion of small arms are in the custody of State security institutions.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288 (2010) · source
“A mission of such high importance needs to be operating at the highest and fullest possible capacity. I would like to conclude by expressing Japan's appreciation for the work of men and women of the United Nations in Afghanistan. We obviously support the extension of UNAMA's mandate for another 12 months, with the modifications in the priority areas, as recommended by the Secretary-General.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“The Special Representative is expected to play the role of indispensable interlocutor with the Afghan leadership in conveying the voice and message of the international community. We hope that the Afghan leaders will consult closely with him and that Afghanistan will continue to enjoy full partnership with the international community following the elections. We agree that UNAMA has to be strengthened in order to meet the high expectations placed upon it. I reiterate that the highest priority must be placed on the security of UNAMA and United Nations staff on the ground. We understand that that an in-depth analysis of United Nations security requirements is under way and we are eagerly awaiting its outcome. We also acknowledge the measures recently taken by the Secretariat to accelerate the recruitment process to fill vacancies.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“We also welcome the fact that the United Nations is expected to play a role in the reintegration programme. We hope that the Security Council will assign to the United Nations Mission of Assistance in Afghanistan (UNAMA) a proper role in this Afghan-led effort. The third issue is elections. The ownership of the Afghan authorities must be respected in the conduct of the upcoming parliamentary elections. At the same time, we recognize that the necessary electoral reforms and improvements have to be carried out based on lessons learned from last year's elections. We therefore welcome President Karzai's commitment to ensuring the integrity of this process. Japan also appreciates the President's readiness to work in close cooperation with the United Nations.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“At the same time, in order to achieve long-term stability, a political solution must be sought even while military operations are ongoing. We welcome President Karzai's leadership and readiness to seek a dialogue with those who are prepared to renounce violence and respect the values enshrined in the Constitution, as well as to organize a national Peace Jirga. Japan provides assistance for the efforts of the Afghan Government in its reintegration programme. Japan is especially grateful to those countries, such as Australia, Germany, Greece and Spain, that made pledges at the London Conference to a trust fund to finance this Afghan-led programme. The Afghan authorities are now working on the programme's details, and we very much look forward to the presentation of the full programme in due time.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“Through the efforts of Mr. Eide, assistance priorities have been identified. The expertise of the proposed senior advisers' group needs to be fully utilized. International donors should make certain that their efforts are consistent with the goals and priorities set by the Afghan people. As is often repeated, they should also make certain that words are translated into deeds. Regarding reconciliation and integration efforts, we have to recognize that there is no substitute for military operations in combating those who would resort to violence and obstruct the democratic process. No political dialogue can succeed from a position of weakness, so we understand and pay tribute to the efforts made by members and soldiers of the Afghan security forces and the international forces.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source
“Japan believes that those areas of focus should be, first, stronger aid coordination; secondly, advancing political dialogue; and thirdly, the upcoming parliamentary elections. With respect to coordination, the London Conference reaffirmed that there is no other international actor that can fulfil the role of the United Nations in leading the coordination of international support. That is especially true at this time, when Afghanistan is in a critical period of transition towards Afghanization, and we need to seek optimal use of international assistance. On aid coordination, we must be mindful of maintaining a long-term perspective and of ensuring that our efforts serve to promote the leadership and capacity of the Afghan Government. The success of aid coordination hinges upon the willingness of donors to be coordinated.”
2010-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6287 (2010) · source