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Takasu

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first: 1998-08-13
most recent: 2010-07-21
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“We fully recognize how difficult and treacherous the situation is for United Nations personnel to accomplish their given mandates. The leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Kai Eide, and the courageous efforts of his staff are highly commendable. Japan reiterates its support for the strengthening of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan in the months to come and looks forward to examining a detailed proposal.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“We pay high tribute to those countries that are providing troops, many of which have experienced the loss of the precious lives of their personnel. We also commend the performance of the Afghan security forces, particularly in the past few months. But clearly, much more needs to be done to further strengthen their national capacity. Japan has been supporting efforts to improve the national security capacity, including through assistance for the police payroll. Japan will continue to explore what it can do to best assist in this area. The indispensable role of the United Nations in Afghanistan has been reaffirmed on a number of occasions by the Council itself, but also at various international forums. It was again borne out in the conduct of the recent elections.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“Japan fully supports the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in prioritizing and coordinating areas of assistance, and concurs with the areas he has identified to address. Agriculture, rural development, infrastructure and basic human needs are the areas on which Japan has been focusing its assistance, and we will continue to exert our efforts in those areas. 10 Major pledges have been made, but many of them still await implementation. I would like to emphasize that it is time to accelerate the implementation of pledges, as soon as the commitment is reaffirmed by the new Afghan Government. Obviously, security is the biggest challenge and a prerequisite for all these efforts. Efforts at reintegration and reconciliation, for instance, must be carried out from a position of strength.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“We should encourage political outreach towards those former insurgents who have forsaken violence and made a firm commitment to living peacefully within the framework of the Constitution. We must remind ourselves that the reintegration effort must be led by the Afghan Government. The Government, at the national and local levels, must be regarded by the people as credible, strong and competent if such efforts are to be effective. Building on its experiences in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and in the disbandment of illegal and armed groups, Japan intends to contribute to these efforts, including by providing vocational training for those who have been reintegrated. In meeting the diverse challenges in the country, a more focused and better-coordinated approach among donors is essential.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“We also wish to see the newly elected Afghan Government demonstrate its determination to address forcefully the various challenges it faces - in particular the issue of good governance - and thereby gain trust both at home and abroad. The proposed international conference will provide a valuable opportunity to confirm commitments on the parts of both the international community and the Government of Afghanistan. I would like to point out that the venue and modality of the conference will be decided in full consultation with the new Afghan Government. It is important to ensure that the Government take the lead in the preparation of the conference and demonstrate ownership in the outcome. In the post-election strategy, the reintegration and reconciliation of insurgents are of critical importance.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“I would like to urge all concerned parties in Afghanistan to accept the certified results once they are announced. We encourage them to try to mend the political fissure that has been created by the electoral process and to promote a policy of inclusion under the new Government. The next six months will be critical to defining the future course of Afghanistan. We must now look ahead to the post-election strategy. Sustained international attention and assistance are needed now more than ever. In this light, I would like to reaffirm that the new Japanese Government will continue its intensive efforts to extend assistance to Afghanistan. Japan's strong commitment to the stability and reconstruction of Afghanistan is unchanged.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“First of all, let me congratulate the people of Afghanistan, who cast their ballots in the recent historic elections under very intimidating circumstances. There is hardly any country in the world where it is more difficult to conduct elections now than Afghanistan. It must be stressed that the recent elections were the very first Afghan-led elections and included very strong public engagement. Now that the votes have been cast, we expect the process to be completed with due process. We expect the Electoral Complaints Commission to handle properly the many complaints of fraud. The ongoing joint work of the Independent Election Commission and the Electoral Complaints Commission is reassuring, and we should have full confidence in their efforts to announce the certified results soon.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“Mr. Takasu: Before proceeding, I would like to add my words of deep appreciation and warm regards to Norma Chan for her dedication. I would like to thank Special Representative Kai Eide for his very frank and helpful remarks. Also, we are grateful to Minister Spanta for his presence this morning. We are very grateful to the Secretary-General and the Special Representative's team in Kabul for preparing the most recent report of the Secretary- General (S/2009/475), containing benchmarks. As he has admitted, it is difficult to formulate benchmarks for a mission in such a complex situation, but they will serve as useful guidelines to track the progress in the country, which is now the focus of attention of all of us.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“I would like to conclude by thanking those countries that have contributed valuable troops, police and logistical support, as they have helped to bring about significant improvement in stabilization under difficult circumstances.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“We should make much greater effort to bring about tangible change in people's daily economic life by facilitating trade and investment involving the private sector. In this regard, I commend the initiative of President Clinton to lead an international trade mission of private investors to Haiti in October. We hope that the mission will have a positive influence on the stabilization of the country and promote investment in various sectors in the near future. The Haitian Government, for its part, needs to ensure that the legislative and regulatory environment and facilities in the country are not only attractive to investment, but also conducive to transparency in the market.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“In that connection, Japan pledged $50 million at the conference to support the implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy. Since then, we have sent a mission to discuss the details of this implementation, consulted with the Haitian Government and decided to offer support in the fields of food security, health care, education, human resource development, the environment and disaster protection. It is also good news that the Paris Club countries have cancelled the country's entire bilateral debt. In order to create jobs and promote vibrant economic activity, however, we believe that not only the support of the public sector but also the active engagement of the private sector, including the diaspora, are essential.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“We believe, therefore, that the presence of MINUSTAH troops and police will continue to be critical, and we are thus in favour of the extension of the Mission's mandate, but we also expect that MINUSTAH will implement its mandate effectively and efficiently to meet the benchmarks in its consolidation plan. The third point concerns economic and social development. The biggest challenges in Haiti are underdevelopment and poverty. In order to stabilize the country, food security and job creation in particular are two of the issues that must be tackled urgently and forcefully. Those countries that made pledges at the donors conference should give concrete shape to their support, and efforts must be made to broaden the political and financial support base and to improve coordination.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“We welcome the good progress that has been made, particularly in building the Haitian National Police. At the same time, we must be mindful that the situation remains fragile and that social unrest may occur again if poverty is not alleviated and basic livelihoods for the population are not secured. It is important to note that the Haitian National Police has not reached the necessary capacity to conduct policing successfully without the support of MINUSTAH. Continued technical support from MINUSTAH will be indispensable until at least 2011, when the Haitian National Police will achieve its target of building a strong professional force of 14,000.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“We welcome the fact that elections were successfully organized without major disruption. However, to increase public engagement in the political process, it is critical for the Government to initiate legal action against the crimes alleged to have taken place in this process. Depending on progress in future political processes, including in the forthcoming elections to the Chamber of Deputies and the presidential election, there is a possibility that domestic tensions may rise. The international community must continue to carefully monitor the political situation in the country. The second point relates to the security situation, which has been relatively calm thanks largely to the efforts of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH).”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“First, the international community needs to attach much more importance to, and focus on, development in Haiti. The second objective is to mobilize support and broaden the basis of that support to deal with current issues confronting Haiti, such as recovering from a series of hurricanes, food insecurity and youth unemployment. We very much believe that today's timely debate in the Council will contribute to those two objectives. The three important statements we heard this afternoon contain priority concerns and prescriptions we should jointly focus on. I would like to discuss only three essential points regarding the stabilization of Haiti. The first point is the political process. After the Security Council mission to Haiti, the senatorial elections took place, representing an important political process.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Let me also begin, Madam President, by welcoming the holding of this open debate under your presidency. I should also like to express my deep gratitude to President Clinton, United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti. I am also grateful for the briefing by Special Representative Annabi. I also welcome Prime Minister Michele Duvivier Pierre-Louis and thank her for her presence here today, and in particular for the hospitality extended to our mission a few months ago, which was extremely productive and useful for all of us. In the past six months, several important events have served to heighten interest in supporting of Haiti. In particular, the donors conference held in Washington, D.C., was very important. Many countries, including Japan, expressed strong support for Haiti's development. Part of the challenge now before us is twofold.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Japan has provided assistance to those programmes. We hope that the coordinated efforts of the international community will also have a positive influence on the security situation on land.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“In our Parliament, a new law has been enacted on the penalization of acts of piracy and measures against acts of piracy. Through that effort, we can now protect foreign vessels. It is Japan's turn to chair the fourth plenary meeting of the Contact Group on Somali Piracy on 10 September here at Headquarters. A longer-term solution will require restoring stability and governance on land in Somalia. Measures on land are therefore important from that point of view. Japan welcomes the discussion that is now under way to establish a working group, within the Contact Group framework, on land-based issues. The programme of the United Nations country team and UNPOS to establish a framework document to improve standards of living along the coast and in the hinterland of Somalia are also useful for the purpose of combating piracy.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“The programme needs to be implemented through strong coordination among UNPOS, the United Nations Development Programme and AMISOM. Most importantly, however, coordination among donor countries is essential. Japan, for its part, will disburse $9 million to the Trust Fund for AMISOM, through which we support the training of the Somalia Police Force. My fourth point concerns piracy. Piracy continues to pose a threat to the stability in the region and to orderly international commerce. The ongoing concerted efforts of the international community are absolutely essential to addressing piracy off the coast of Somalia. Japan has been actively engaged in such efforts by providing two destroyers and two P-3C maritime patrol aircraft.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“It is our belief that the effectiveness of these measures must be carefully considered. We are ready to take part in the discussion in the Committee to determine the most appropriate course of action. My third point concerns the capacity-building of the TFG. Building the capacity of the Somali security forces and police is critically important, particularly in the northern and north-eastern regions, where the security situation is relatively calm. The effort to define the Somali national security strategy should be further promoted with the support of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS). Japan welcomes international support for the programme to recruit and train 10,000 Somalia Police Force personnel by June 2010.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“We therefore sincerely hope that the pledges of additional troops by several countries will materialize as early as possible. However, it has been a major challenge in the current security situation to deliver the logistical support package to AMISOM. in a timely fashion. We commend the untiring efforts of the Secretariat, particularly the Department of Field Support, and urge that these good efforts be continued. The international community must enhance its support to the TFG. The instability in Somalia is caused by internal as well as external factors. It is essential to cut off external military and economic assistance to the rebel groups. The countries in the region need to come together to assist the TFG. The Somalia sanctions Committee is currently engaged in appropriate measures to implement resolution 1844 (2008).”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“At the same time, we are heartened by the active efforts of the TFG to maintain security, including by regaining control over Beledweyne. Every possible support should be provided to the TFG. The ongoing efforts of the TFG to promote the political process are also commendable. We hope that opposition groups will follow the example of Ahlu Sunna Wal J ama'a and join in the Djibouti peace process. Secondly, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) plays an indispensable role in support of the TFG in protecting Mogadishu and assisting the Government. It is essential to strengthen the activities of AMISOM. We are grateful to the troop-contributing countries Burundi and Uganda for their contributions. We should extend every support to build up AMISOM to the full troop level of 8,000.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“I, too, would like to thank Mr. Ould Abdallah for his very helpful briefing this morning. I am also grateful to Mr. Lamamra and Mr. Omaar for their very useful statements. I should like briefly to discuss four issues. First, Japan shares the serious concern about the fragile security situation as a result of continuing attacks against the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) by rebel groups, particularly since the Security Council took up the issue of Somalia earlier this month. A series of attacks have taken place, including violence against humanitarian workers, attacks on United Nations offices and abductions of French personnel. We strongly condemn these acts of violence and call for the immediate release of the hostages.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“I urge all concerned to make their best efforts to expedite seamless transitions in troop deployment. It is also important to support capacity-building for Chadian police and judicial institutions. I call for the pledges to support the Detachement inte'gre' de securite to be implemented without delay, in order to reinforce security in collaboration with MINURCAT. We welcome the ongoing efforts to strengthen Chadian judicial institutions and the rule of law. Such efforts are essential in order to defend human rights and to protect women and children. I would like to conclude by expressing our gratitude to the members of the MINURCAT for their dedicated work and for the strong leadership of Mr. Angelo. MINURCAT needs all possible support to fulfil its responsibilities based on a strategic workplan with the benchmarks that have been defined.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“To that end, I would like to underline the importance of immediately halting all hostilities and resuming the Dakar peace process. We support and encourage continuous active mediation and confidence- building efforts by countries in the region. The United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) has an essential stabilizing role in the region through taking over the activities of the European Union-led peacekeeping force. Japan is concerned about the delay in deployment, which still stands below 50 per cent of the mandated troop strength. There may be a danger of gaps, if rotation of troops is not met by reliable new forces. We appreciate the contributions of all troop- contributing countries, but we need more support.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“Such volatile security affects the humanitarian situation in Chad and the Central African Republic. A growing number of refugees and internally displaced persons are experiencing difficulty in gaining access to necessary humanitarian support. The international community must be more active and more generous in delivering humanitarian assistance to the region. On our part, Japan in recent months has disbursed approximately $10 million through United Nations programmes for humanitarian assistance in Chad and an additional $4.5 million for humanitarian assistance in the Central African Republic. Tension between the Sudan and Chad is another source of concern for the stability of the region. We urge both countries to respect the Doha agreement for improved relations and to resolve differences through dialogue.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“For its part, the Government of Chad signed a peace agreement with three rebel groups in Tripoli, on 26 July - just two days ago. The valuable support of Libya is very important. We are also encouraged by the progress in the election process since the Government of Chad launched a general population census in May. It is our hope that the parliamentary election to be held next year and the presidential election the year after will be organized as planned in a free and fair manner. The Government of the Central African Republic is also in the process of establishing legal and institutional frameworks for parliamentary and presidential elections next year. We welcome those positive steps. I trust that the political dialogue among the Government, opposition and rebel groups will be further promoted and intensified.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“I too would like to thank Special Representative Victor Da Silva Angelo for his informative briefing. On this occasion, I would like to pay tribute to the late President Omar Bongo of the Gabonese Republic, who contributed so much to promoting peace and stability in the region that we are discussing today. The volatile security situation in Chad and the Central African Republic is cause for serious concern to all of us. Attacks by rebel forces continued in eastern Chad. Violence and banditry by armed groups increased in the north-eastern part of the Central African Republic and light weapons continued to proliferate. The political process to seek stability is essential to ensure security. Both Governments - Chad and the Central African Republic - are to be commended for their efforts at political dialogue with the rebel groups.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“Lastly, the political process based on the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) will have a direct bearing on the Darfur problem. We are encouraged that both parties have accepted the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration on the Abyei border dispute and have respected the framework of the CPA. It is our strong wish that the positive momentum demonstrated in the spirit of Abyei will be further maintained and will contribute to the implementation of the remaining parts of the CPA and to the resolution of the Darfur problem.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“It is our hope that all Sudanese parties concerned, including rebel groups, will participate in and actively engage with those initiatives, which in turn will be strongly supported by us. In parallel with those international initiatives, we should underline the importance of the local and national dialogue for peace and coexistence. Coexistence and reconciliation can be sought most effectively through comprehensive dialogue involving the Government, anti-government forces, traditional leaders, local communities and civil society. We support the Darfur-Darfur Dialogue and Consultation. We urge the African Union and the United Nations, in collaboration with the Government, to ensure that the voices of the many actors be fully reflected in the process.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“As the continued presence of UNAMID is essential, we support the extension of its mandate for another 12 months. We are grateful to the United Kingdom for preparing the draft resolution on that subject. A political and negotiated solution is the only way of resolving the Darfur problem. In that light, I commend the Doha process under the active leadership of Qatar as well as the mediation efforts of Joint Chief Mediator Bassole and the regional initiatives undertaken by Libya and Egypt. We also commend the valuable contributions made through the international efforts made by many countries in sending special envoys. We thank Mr. Margelov for sharing his insights with the Council today.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“This makes it difficult for the mission to implement fully its mandate and to meet high expectations. To expedite deployment, cooperation with the Government of the Sudan is essential. There has been marked progress in deployment lately thanks to the good efforts undertaken through the Tripartite Committee comprising the Government, the African Union and the United Nations. We hope that further efforts will be made towards fuller deployment before the end of the year. In this regard, I would like to reiterate the need for further improvement on the part of the Government of the Sudan of measures for facilitating assistance, such as the issuance of visas to UNAMID personnel, expedited customs clearance for necessary equipment and enhanced freedom of movement for UNAMID staff.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“For its part, the international community needs to strengthen its support. UNAMID is expected to play an indispensable role in stabilizing and improving the fragile security and humanitarian situation in Darfur. UNAMID has dedicated its efforts to the protection of civilians and the facilitation of humanitarian assistance as the first priority. Japan endorses and supports a greater focus by UNAMID on civilian protection. There is a significant number of members of the local population and internally displaced persons spread throughout Darfur who are in serious need of humanitarian assistance and are waiting for a helping hand from UNAMID. Yet the current deployment remains at less than 70 per cent of authorized strength 18 months after inception.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“It is incumbent upon all parties to bring a halt to these hostile and belligerent activities. I urge the Contact Group on the implementation of the Dakar Agreement to resume its negotiations by inviting both the Sudan and Chad to accelerate the reconciliation process. With regard to the earlier humanitarian situation, we are relieved that the joint collaborative efforts by the Government, the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worked reasonably well to fill the gaps in delivering humanitarian assistance after the expulsion of the international NGOs. However, there still remain major challenges in many parts of Darfur where the local population does not have sufficient access to assistance. I urge the Government of the Sudan to make further efforts in providing necessary assistance.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Alain Le Roy for his briefing on the current situation in Darfur. We pay tribute to the men and women of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) for their dedicated work in a difficult environment. We acknowledge that the large-scale battles have been contained. But the security situation in Darfur remains fragile and demands our vigilance. Incidents of violence are continuing, and UNAMID personnel, humanitarian workers and civilians are falling victim. We should make every effort to improve the situation. For ensuring security in Darfur, improved relations between the Sudan and Chad are important. Aerial bombing in the border area gives cause for concern about security in the area.”
2009-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6170 (2009) · source
“We should also recognize that, in the situation under consideration, peacekeeping operations are most often being deployed in parallel. Therefore, I believe that, as the parent body, the Security Council has the responsibility to play its useful role of tasking the Peacebuilding Commission with providing advice and assistance on specific aspects of peacebuilding challenges. In conclusion, we very much hope to take advantage of this opportunity and that the United Nations will strengthen its response to post-conflict early recovery.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“They are making serious efforts - in most cases, after the peacekeeping operation in question has been completed. The strength and comparative advantage of the Peacebuilding Commission is its convening and coordinating power, which is based on an elaborate integrated strategy. I believe that what is now necessary is to consolidate the Commission's achievements, rather than to expand its responsibilities beyond its capacity. Of course, Japan is open to the idea of examining how the Peacebuilding Commission can make a difference in the early phase of post-conflict recovery. But we need to realize that peacebuilding activities in the immediate aftermath of conflict require different methods of work and support mechanisms - not only on the ground, but also at Headquarters - from those that have been employed over the past several years.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“In the current situation, in which the peacekeeping budget is consuming so many resources, and in the light of the substantial resource requirements in the immediate aftermath of conflict - here, we are talking about a different magnitude of resources - we all need to think creatively and to make the best possible use of existing channels, including international financial institutions such as the World Bank and regional development banks. The creation of new financial mechanisms needs to be attractive from the donors' point of view. We also need to identify non-traditional partners and expand the donor base. Finally, the Peacebuilding Commission has definitely played an extremely important role in mobilizing support for four specific countries designated by the Security Council.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“For its part, Japan initiated a training programme for Asian peacebuilding experts at the Hiroshima Peacebuilders Centre three years ago. We are ready to support United Nations efforts in this area. Mobilizing additional resources is vitally important. The recommendations that a new type of multi-donor trust fund - either country-specific or general-purpose - be created and that the terms of reference of the Peacebuilding Fund be expanded need careful review in terms of their feasibility.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“The responsibilities of the lead department and the role of other departments, programmes and funds at Headquarters should be clearly defined so as to maximize impacts and resources. My third point concerns implementing capacity - people and money. In order to implement peacebuilding efforts according to a vision or a priority plan, we need to strengthen implementation capacity. Here, civilians with experience in a wide range of specialized areas are essential. Recommendations such as a standing capacity for a quick-reaction team - as mentioned in the Secretary-General's report - creating a roster and training are important and deserve detailed examination and implementation on a priority basis. The United Nations should also tap into the knowledge and expertise of particular Member States, especially those in the developing world.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“We must be flexible in its sequencing and simplify planning and prioritize projects for speedy action. It is essential to produce a tangible, visible outcome in order to gain the confidence of the local population, even before an elaborate integrated strategy is in place. To pursue a common vision and coherence among various players, we need strong leadership. The most senior United Nations representative in the field is usually tasked with the challenges of bringing the partners to the table and mobilizing resources. It is equally important to ensure that field representatives receive coordinated guidance and support from Headquarters. Therefore, we welcome the Secretary- General's initiative to strengthen his senior-level coordinating mechanism at Headquarters.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Therefore, it is indispensable that various United Nations organs and other stakeholders work in a coordinated and coherent fashion from the very outset. In promoting partnership, national leaders and diverse partners must share a common vision of what they are working together to achieve in order to avoid a relapse into conflict. National ownership is of the very first order, as everyone has stressed so far. However, we must recognize that, in the immediate aftermath of conflict, national capacity is very limited. Therefore, with full respect for the country's ownership, the United Nations is expected to take a leading role and to adopt an action-oriented approach, initially with a streamlined priority plan and subsequently with an integrated strategy.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“We commend the Secretariat's initiatives, such as the New Horizon project, which is very useful. They are all integral parts of the United Nations effort aimed at ensuring stronger and more coherent responses to international threats. I should also like to stress that it is important for the Council to acknowledge that peacekeeping operations and peacebuilding should be pursued not in sequence, but simultaneously. My second point concerns strategy and leadership. One of the characteristics of post-conflict peacebuilding - unlike peacekeeping operations - is the need for active participation by a diverse range of experts and many actors and for programmes involving various methods of work and financing.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“But clearly, there is a limit to the degree to which a peacekeeping operation itself can carry out all of those peacebuilding activities, given the range of expertise, implementing agencies, backstopping authority at Headquarters and financing methods needed. On the other hand, if some of these peacebuilding activities are carried out by other entities - whether they be United Nations entities or others - in parallel with the peacekeeping operation, we need to consider how the mission can better harmonize and coordinate with those other activities. Therefore, the Council's comprehensive review of the effective implementation of peacekeeping operations - including through the ongoing work of the Working Group of the Whole on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations - is important.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“When a peace agreement results from United Nations peacemaking efforts, the security situation is still very fragile, so the agreement is frequently followed by the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation mandated by the Security Council. In this case, we must explore more precisely to what extent the mandate of a Council-mandated peacekeeping operation could be expanded to include peacebuilding activities such as, inter alia, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, democratic governance, the rule of law and support for capacity-building. Recently - particularly over the past eight or nine years, I believe - the Council has authorized some of those activities in recent mandates of peacekeeping operations.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“In a society just emerging from conflict, there is a high expectation of safer and better livelihoods, but we have learned the hard lesson that a high price must be paid later because of the failure to take opportunities at the optimal time. It was against that backdrop that the very important report of the Secretary-General before us was requested by the Security Council. Today, I should like to highlight a few points of a general nature that are particularly relevant to the work of the Council. My first point concerns the Council's relationship with peacekeeping operations. Today, when we discuss the immediate aftermath of a conflict as being up to 24 months after the signing of a peace agreement, it is important to clearly understand the relationship between peacekeeping operations and what we are talking about - peacebuilding.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Worst of all, peace agreements are often broken within a few years' time, leaving the most vulnerable groups of people trapped in a vicious circle of misery and conflict. The United Nations has mobilized to reverse that situation, using several instruments. First, by deploying peacekeeping operations and extending humanitarian and development assistance, the United Nations has contributed to preventing the recurrence of misery and conflict in many parts of the world. Lately, the Peacebuilding Commission has promoted integrated support, but usually well after a peace agreement has been signed and peacekeepers have left the country. So there is clearly a gap that is not being fully met by those existing instruments.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for presiding over today's important debate. I wish to thank the Secretary-General for personally presenting the very important report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2009/304). We are also grateful to the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission and the representatives of the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank for their very useful perspectives. I am particularly pleased that in today's debate the United Nations system as a whole is according high priority to the issue of post-conflict stabilization. Over the course of its history, the United Nations has been faced with a multitude of challenges. Despite its best efforts, however, conflicts have not been brought to an end.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Once there are positive moves by the Myanmar authorities, it will be important for us to respond positively with concrete steps on our part, as confirmed by G-8 leaders at the summit meeting in L'Aquila last week. The good offices effort of the Secretary-General does not end with this one visit. Japan will continue to support further good offices efforts by the United Nations. At the same time, we appeal to the Myanmar Government to take positive steps to advance the democratic process in an all-inclusive manner.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“Although there has been no immediate response to other points addressed by the Secretary-General, we hope that the Myanmar authorities will seriously consider all the issues and concerns of the international community and come up with a positive response in due course. We share the expectations expressed by the Secretary-General that the Myanmar Government should match deeds to its words of promise to cooperate with the United Nations. We should closely monitor how the Myanmar Government follows up the outcome of the Secretary-General's visit. With regard to the case of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Japan has conveyed its deep concern to Myanmar's authorities at a high level. We have appealed to them to take appropriate and lenient actions.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source