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  1. “This open debate is a positive beginning, and we look forward to continued and meaningful engagement between the Council and the General Assembly under Kuwait's leadership.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

  2. “Finally, over the past year we have heard much about performance, benchmarks and indicators of achievement for the peacekeeping operations, special political missions, subsidiary bodies and other processes that are mandated by the Council. It is time for the Council to also account for its own performance and begin by adopting its own rules of procedure. They constitute the only official set of rules guiding the working methods of this important body, and yet remain provisional after 70 years. The General Assembly sought to ameliorate this situation somewhat in 1952, by mandating a repertoire of the practice of the Security Council. Sixty-six years on, the Council should do its part. Singapore welcomes Kuwait's chairmanship of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

  3. “This is a concrete beginning that we should build on and the Council should find ways to continue working with the General Assembly to take this forward. Thirdly, we urge the Council to continue reviewing and strengthening the role of elected members. The Council's membership is not perfect. Sixty-six States have never served on the Council, but the 10 elected members of the Council were chosen by their peers to represent their interests and concerns. A positive step was taken last year to invite newly elected members to observe meetings of the Council, subsidiary bodies and informal consultations for the three months immediately preceding their term of membership. More can be done to strengthen their voice and role on the Council, including through a review of the penholder system.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

  4. “The common anchor for all these discussions must be adequate consideration for the practical challenges of implementation on the ground, especially when decisions of the Council have far-reaching impact and the General Assembly is called upon to resource them. Secondly, we encourage the Council to look seriously at ways to improve the implementation of sanctions. Australia, Finland, Germany, Greece and Sweden made an important contribution to this process through the high-level review of United Nations sanctions in 2014. Last year, Egypt made another important contribution, convening several meetings on the practical challenges of sanctions implementation and capturing its reflections in document S/2017/1098.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

  5. “First, as highlighted by Kuwait in its concept note for this open debate (S/2018/66, annex), more can be done to involve concerned States or regional bodies in issues and decisions that impact them. The Council has stepped up informal consultations with concerned States in recent years. We encourage the Council to reflect on regularizing this process where possible. The Council should also find ways to deepen its coordination with troop- and police-contributing countries. Our discussions on the evolution of peacekeeping, peacebuilding and the peace continuum continue to evolve, both within and outside this Chamber.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

  6. “Instead, we ask the members of the Council, especially its permanent members, to reflect on their role in the maintenance of international peace and security. Robust debate must also be accompanied by a willingness to compromise in the search for solutions. Otherwise, this Chamber will amount to little more than a stage on which the Security Council postures, without meaningful impact on the ground. These three principles are not mutually exclusive. They are a call for the Security Council to be more transparent, inclusive, and effective. Only then can the Council also be more accountable to the wider membership. In this regard, we think there are some practical steps that the Security Council can take.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

  7. “We also note the growing regularization of meetings by each month's President to introduce the new programme of work and wrap-up sessions to reflect on the work of the past month. Those are important opportunities for the Council to have exchanges with other Member States on its work. In terms of effectiveness, the record has been mixed. There have been many occasions over the past three years where the Council has achieved unity on difficult subjects and found its voice in responding to critical developments. However, there have also been other occasions when the Council has not managed to reach consensus or take adequate action. Singapore's views on the use of the veto are well known, and I will not repeat them here.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

  8. “The number of public meetings has increased steadily since 2013. The webcasting of meetings and media interactions have given greater visibility to the Council's work. More information is also now available through the Council's website as well as social media. My delegation is also grateful to the members of the Council who have actively sought to engage and brief the wider membership on key issues of interest. Steps have also been taken in recent years to improve inclusiveness. Singapore is encouraged that Council members have made greater use of different formats since 2015 to engage more interactively with the General Assembly, including informal briefings, Arria Formula meetings, Toledo-format dialogues and so on.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

  9. “I take this opportunity to congratulate the newly elected members of the Security Council and to thank Kuwait for convening today's meeting. I would also like to thank Japan for its efforts over the past two years in steering the work of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. Under Japan's leadership, a major update of note S/2010/507 on the working methods of the Council was compiled and issued in August 2017 (see S/2017/507). Last week, we began a new round of intergovernmental negotiations on the reform of the Security Council. Today's open debate is therefore a timely occasion to reflect on progress made thus far and to identify what can still be improved. To begin, we are pleased that there has been significant progress in transparency in recent years.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

  10. “The solution to be found should guarantee the rights of all the ethnic minority groups, together with the Albanian majority. Effective measures against the possibility of violence and repression in Kosovo should be taken with the participation of the international community, which should also contribute to meeting the urgent economic and humanitarian needs of the people of Kosovo and displaced persons. The gravity of the situation is of such dimensions as to warrant the urgent action taken by the Security Council. We hope that the determined efforts of the international community will not only help resolve this problem through peaceful means but also set a lasting precedent both for the region and beyond.”

    1998-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3868 (1998) · source

  11. “My Government has formulated the following proposals towards finding a concrete solution to the Kosovo problem. A solution to the dispute must be found through comprehensive dialogue between the parties and within the framework of the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro). Any resort to acts of terrorism or violence must be avoided. It should be possible for a third party, which will be decided on by the two sides, to assume a function that would facilitate reaching a settlement. The dialogue aimed at reinstating all the rights of all the ethnic minorities in Kosovo should begin immediately. These minorities, including the Turkish community, should be represented in the talks concerning the future of Kosovo.”

    1998-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3868 (1998) · source

  12. “In this context, since tensions escalated in the Kosovo region and violence broke out on 28 February, resulting in loss of life, Turkey has been in contact with many concerned parties and with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia authorities with a view to seeing an end to the Violence and the commencement of a political process. The Turkish Minister for Foreign Affairs visited Belgrade on 7 and 8 March. We participated in the adoption of the declaration of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of countries of South-Eastern Europe, which set out the elements of a political process. We support the efforts of the Contact Group, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC).”

    1998-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3868 (1998) · source

  13. “The reaction of the Kosovar Albanians to all this has reached the point of explosion. The rights taken away from the people of Kosovo should be restored to them urgently. Unless an agreed solution is found, the explosion in Kosovo may shake all the neighbouring countries, including all the Balkan countries, and lead to a wider international crisis. The democratic and pluralistic nature of Kosovo is of the utmost importance. The presence of a Turkish community in Kosovo, the large number of Turkish citizens of Balkan origin and Turkey's geographic location will further explain our close attention to this crisis. Turkey is keenly interested in the finding of a satisfactory solution to the plight of the people of Kosovo and in the protection of their acquired and human rights.”

    1998-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3868 (1998) · source

  14. “The dangers inherent in the situation in Kosovo have been visible since at least 1989, when the acquired rights of autonomy and self-administration of the people of Kosovo were suddenly abrogated. Moreover, the economic hardships and deprivation faced by the people of Kosovo following the disintegration of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia put unbearable strain on their endurance. The restrictions on the right of education also added fuel to the feeling of deep resentment, as, over the years, children have been deprived of adequate education. Consequently, as a reaction, the desire for independence in Kosovo has grown. And the new Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), instead of reinstating the rights of the people of Kosovo, has resorted to repression and agitation.”

    1998-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3868 (1998) · source

  15. “First of all, Sir, I should like to express our appreciation at seeing you preside over the proceedings of the Council during this month, and my delegation would like also to thank the Permanent Representative of Gabon for presiding over the Council's work last month. Turkey is gravely concerned at the situation in Kosovo and the wider implications it may have for peace, security and stability in the region and beyond. Unless appropriate measures are taken in time, the conflict in Kosovo will intensify and may drag the Balkans into serious turmoil. The tragic consequences of the international community's not having shown a sufficient and timely response to such a crisis were witnessed in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1998-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3868 (1998) · source

  16. “We are concerned that the recent developments might lead to the loss of this support, and that this, in turn, might cause a loss of momentum in the quest for peace. After the attacks by the Israeli armed forces against the positions of the terrorist organization, Hezbollah, in Lebanon, the Israeli Ambassador to Turkey was summoned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Our position regarding the fight against terrorism and our concerns for the safety of innocent civilians have once again been brought to the attention of Israel. As a neighbouring country, Turkey will continue to follow developments closely, and it calls for the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3653 (1996) · source

  17. “As we stated earlier today, terrorism poses the greatest threat to security and stability in the Middle East. Terrorists are trying to undermine the hopes for peace and the prospects for prosperity. To continue to work resolutely for peace requires common understanding and cooperation among the countries of the region. Combatting terrorism calls for common action. It has been the consistent position of my Government that the fight against terrorism is vitally important for the success of the peace process. However, we also believe that it should not inflict any harm on innocent civilians, who are the real targets and victims of terrorist acts. If peace is to triumph, the support of the people of the region must continue.”

    1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3653 (1996) · source

  18. “We are concerned that this will weaken the support of Palestinians for the peace process. Having strongly supported the peace process from the very beginning, Turkey believes that in fighting terrorism it is necessary for all the countries in the region to cooperate and to stand in solidarity with each other.”

    1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652Resumption1 (1996) · source

  19. “At the same time, it is necessary that no harm should come to innocent people while this struggle is being carried out, and that the fight against terrorist acts remain within the bounds of lawfulness. Another crucial element is the support being given by the Palestinian people to the peace process. Palestinians have recently established, through a democratic election, a legitimate administration. In order to maintain their support, it is important that the economic hardships encountered by the Palestinian people as a result of the measures taken by Israel be eliminated without delay, because improvement in economic conditions is one of the most important factors in ensuring the attachment of people to peace. The punishment of the Palestinian people as a whole is not acceptable.”

    1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652Resumption1 (1996) · source

  20. “Over the past few years we have witnessed remarkable developments in the Middle East. The bold steps taken on the difficult road towards peace have aroused expectations and excitement. Turkey wholeheartedly supports the Middle East peace process. At this significant point in time, Turkey attaches the highest importance to preservation of the momentum towards achieving peace, security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East. At present, terrorism is the biggest danger to the peace process. The struggle against terrorism is the legitimate right of the countries of the region. Terrorism must be eliminated in order for the quest for peace and stability in the Middle East to succeed.”

    1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652Resumption1 (1996) · source