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  1. “We are thus of the firm conviction that a sustained level of international engagement in building the capacity of security institutions in post-conflict countries should constitute an essential component of a successful security sector reform process. I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the unwavering support of the international community and of donor countries in assisting the process of reforming our security institutions. In this regard, we welcome the recent announcement made by the United States of America that it will increase its assistance to enhancing the effectiveness and capacity of our national army and police. Moreover, we stress the importance of additional international assistance for the implementation of our national drug control strategy and the reform of our judiciary.”

    2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source

  2. “In this regard, a number of steps have been taken to implement institutional and personnel reforms to achieve greater professionalism and to ensure adherence to democratic principles such as accountability, transparency and respect for human rights. Despite our progress, we continue to face significant challenges in strengthening the capacity of our security institutions. The lack of resources and modern equipment and the low salaries of soldiers have had a drastic impact on the effectiveness of both the national army and the police to address the prevailing security challenges in the country.”

    2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source

  3. “We remain committed to concluding this process by the end of 2007, with the support of our international partners. Security sector reform has not only facilitated improvements in the security environment; it has also served as a precondition for the formation of our national army and police. Over 35,000 soldiers of the national army and 62,000 officers of the national police have been trained. Our goal is to reach the target strength of a 70,000-strong standing army and a 82,000-strong police force by the end of 2008. Moreover, additional reforms in the Ministries of Defence and the Interior have constituted the main components of the security sector reform process in Afghanistan.”

    2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source

  4. “The security sector reform process in Afghanistan has consisted of five pillars, each supported by a lead country in the following areas: military reform, police reform, counter-narcotics, judicial reform and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of former combatants. The DDR process, launched in October 2003, marked the beginning of the security sector reform process in Afghanistan. In accordance with the programme's mandate, more than 60,000 former combatants were disarmed and demobilized, with a view to creating an environment conducive to the implementation of security sector reform and the reconstruction process in the country. As the second phase of our reform process, we embarked upon the disbandment of illegal armed groups, which is aimed at disarming military units not registered with the Ministry of Defence.”

    2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source

  5. “We therefore note with satisfaction the increased level of awareness among the general membership of the United Nations and the international community at large on security sector reform. As a country emerging from more than two decades of armed conflict, Afghanistan is well aware of the importance of security sector reform in ensuring security, recovery and development, as well as in improving human rights and the rule of law in post- conflict countries. Security sector reform has served as the linchpin of the entire State-building process in Afghanistan. That process has also been the flagship of the international engagement in rebuilding Afghanistan's security forces and law enforcement agencies.”

    2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source

  6. “At the outset, Sir, I should like, on behalf of my delegation, to extend to you our congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February and to wish you every success in guiding the work of the Council to a successful conclusion. We wish also to express our appreciation to your delegation for initiating today's debate, which is aimed at developing a comprehensive, coherent and integrated approach to security sector reform. My delegation attaches great importance to the concept of security sector reform, as it constitutes one of the key elements in the restoration of peace, stability and normalcy in post-conflict settings.”

    2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source

  7. “We also remain confident that this newly established Commission will spare no effort in carrying out its important and noble task of securing peace and tranquillity in post-conflict countries.”

    2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source

  8. “Finally, Afghanistan emphasizes the need for the international community to maintain an adequate level of aid, including the provision of financial assistance, to countries emerging from conflict with a view to facilitating a smooth transition from conflict to lasting peace and stability. The political presence of the United Nations through its country team, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, together with the active role of development agencies under the umbrella of the United Nations Development Programme Resident Coordinator, will contribute significantly in that regard. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Afghanistan's full support for the work of the Peacebuilding Commission. We stand ready to share with the Commission our experience and the lessons learned in our peacebuilding efforts.”

    2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source

  9. “That will encourage former combatants to reintegrate fully into civilian life and to refrain from joining illegal armed groups. National reconciliation can be vital to a successful peacebuilding process and can enhance dialogue among all segments of society and the peace processes necessary to achieve national peacebuilding goals. An inclusive political process - one that ensures equal representation and participation by all national actors and stakeholders - will lead to greater confidence-building. In that regard, allow me to mention that the full participation of all of Afghanistan's ethnic groups in main political parties and the political process was one of the key factors that contributed to the successful implementation of the Bonn Agreement of 2001.”

    2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source

  10. “It is therefore essential to address both internal and external factors that contribute to insecurity in a particular country. In that regard, we also stress the need to enhance the capacity of national security institutions to effectively address prevailing security challenges. Equally important is the need to accelerate the pace of social and economic development, as security and development are not only interconnected, but also mutually reinforcing. We have come to realize that improving security in post-conflict countries will not be achieved by military means alone; it will also require sustained economic development. The successful reintegration of ex-combatants in post-conflict countries will depend largely on the launching of quick-impact reconstruction projects and the creation of employment opportunities.”

    2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source

  11. “Kenzo Oshima, the Joint Coordinating and Monitoring Board in Afghanistan, comprising representatives of the Afghan Government and the international community, has proved effective as such a mechanism. The initial stage of post-conflict peacebuilding necessitates altering the conditions that gave rise to a particular conflict. Adopting a passive stance in dealing with dominant threats will not only complicate the situation but also jeopardize the process in its entirety. As in the case of Afghanistan, continuing terrorist attacks in the south and south-eastern parts of the country constitute the main threat to Afghanistan's peacebuilding process. Those attacks have drastically affected the daily lives of the people and have hampered the reconstruction and rehabilitation process.”

    2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source

  12. “As His Excellency Mr. Kofi Annan, the former Secretary-General, stated on the occasion of the launching of the Peacebuilding Fund, "Although peacebuilding is a collective effort, involving the international community, it is the Government of the country concerned that carries the main responsibility for setting priorities in ensuring that a peace process can be sustained. National ownership is the core principle of peacebuilding, and the restoration of national capacity to build peace must therefore be at the heart of our international efforts." We are also of the View that the creation of mechanisms with a mandate to coordinate and monitor peacebuilding efforts will be crucial to the overall process. As mentioned earlier by His Excellency Mr.”

    2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source

  13. “We managed to attain those achievements against the backdrop of numerous challenges posed to our peacebuilding efforts. We attribute those successes to two primary factors: first, the determination of the Afghan people to live in peace and tranquillity; and, secondly, the sustained support of the international community, in particular the United Nations. On the basis of our experience, we have come to realize that effective peacebuilding requires a comprehensive and multifaceted strategy encompassing the essential components of social and economic development, good governance, human rights, the rule of law and national reconciliation, as well as the proactive and sustained engagement of the international community. In this context, we also underscore the importance of the leadership role of the country concerned in the process.”

    2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source

  14. “The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan notes with great satisfaction the launch of the Peacebuilding Fund on 11 October 2006 and the subsequent convening of four country-specific meetings, on Burundi and on Sierra Leone, as a clear indication of the international community's determination to achieve long-term peace and stability in countries emerging from conflict. As a country emerging from more than two decades of armed conflict, Afghanistan is well aware of the challenges associated with post-conflict peacebuilding. In a relatively short period of time, we have made significant gains towards a stable and democratic Afghanistan. The convening of the emergency loya jirga, the adoption of a new constitution and the holding of presidential and parliamentary elections are just some of our major accomplishments.”

    2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source

  15. “I should like to begin by commending you, Mr. President, for the able manner in which you have led the work of the Council during the month of January. Allow me also to express my delegation's appreciation to you for having convened today's open debate on the important topic of post-conflict peacebuilding. The establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission on 20 December 2005 marked a major step forward towards achieving a more efficient and effective Organization. It also marked a turning point in the efforts of the United Nations to promote peace, stability and development in post- conflict countries and in countries emerging from conflict.”

    2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source