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1. “At the outset, I would like to thank the President of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, Justice Shireen Avis Fisher, and the Prosecutor, Ms. Brenda Hollis, for their briefings. We also thank Her Excellency Mrs. Ebun Jusu, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone, for her statement. We welcome the report of the Special Court, which was shared with the Council. Let me reiterate Pakistan's complete support for the important work of the United Nations-established special courts and tribunals. We commend their work in promoting accountability and fighting impunity in the particular situations of relevance. The Special Court for Sierra Leone was established, pursuant to resolution 1315 (2000), to prosecute persons responsible for the horrific crimes committed during the conflict in Sierra Leone.”

   2012-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6844 (2012) · source

2. “To conclude, let there be no doubt that Pakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms any use of children by extremists or any other group to promote their nihilistic agenda and is taking appropriate action to stop such practices. At the same time, we sincerely hope that future reports of the Secretary-General will be high on objectivity and squarely correspond to the given mandate.”

   2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

3. “Any dialogue established within that framework by the United Nations with non-State actors must be conducted within the framework of peace processes where they exist and with the explicit permission of the Governments concerned. Listing and delisting criteria should be objective and balanced. The criteria must be finalized as a priority matter by the Secretary-General in full consultation with Member States. The issue of persistent perpetrators is of concern to all. Concerned Member States must bring to justice those responsible for such violations through national justice systems and, where applicable, through the use of international justice mechanisms. We stand ready to discuss possible further measures to be taken by the Council to address that genuine concern.”

   2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

4. “Let me also make the following additional points. The primary role of States in child protection should be emphasized. Relevant United Nations agencies and mandate holders can support such efforts within their respective mandates. Reinterpretation of the mandate or any expansion of its scope beyond what is authorized by the Security Council is illegitimate and unacceptable. As reflected in paragraph 2 (b) of resolution 1612 (2005), cooperation with and the participation of national Governments are indispensible to the implementation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism. Information collected through that mechanism must be accurate, objective, reliable and verifiable.”

   2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

5. “Nevertheless, we stand ready to engage in a constructive discussion on the need to respect the legal parameters of that mandate and support the activities associated with it. Pakistan wants to strengthen the political consensus around that mandate to ensure better protection of the rights of children in situations of armed conflict by all stakeholders. It is our sincere hope that the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflicts will interact closely with all Member States in order to better understand their concerns and restore the needed respect for that mandate. Pakistan has also been constructively engaged in the work of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, under the leadership of Germany, and has contributed to expediting its work in a consensual manner.”

   2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

6. “Indeed, the tendency of the former Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflicts make her own rules and veer away from her mandate led the Security Council in 2011 to ask the Special Representative of the Secretary- General to brief and report to the Security Council on the criteria and procedures used in listing and delisting parties to armed conflict in the annexes of the periodic reports in the Secretary-General's 2012 report. Despite a very useful discussion on the subject in the Security Council in February of this year, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflicts failed to reflect that discussion in the 2012 report, yet another manifestation of failing to give due respect to the views of Member States and the intergovernmental process.”

   2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

7. “Resolution 1882 (2009) unmistakably links the situations of concern under that resolution to paragraph 16 of resolution 1379 (2001), which asks the Secretary-General to use the trigger mechanisms in the relevant resolutions to list parties in annexes to his reports in situations of armed conflict that are on the Security Council's agenda or others that, in his opinion and in accordance with article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations, threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.”

   2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

8. “While they did not lose time in issuing statements regarding acts of terrorism involving children in specific countries, even when those were not situations of armed conflict, the Office is known to have turned a blind eye to the killing of children in actual armed conflict situations. Such selectivity has only led to the strengthening of the belief of Member States that United Nations special procedures need to work more independently and strictly within the carefully crafted and common meaning of their mandate. It is important to recall here that there is no provision whatsoever in the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflicts to report on situations other than those involving armed conflicts.”

   2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

9. “That disturbing trend is bringing into disrepute both the intergovernmental body that created the mandate, namely, the Security Council, and the esteemed Secretary-General. Despite acknowledging that specific acts of terrorism mentioned in the report were carried out by the Taliban and Al-Qaida elements, the former Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflicts refused even to label them as terrorists in the report. Similarly, the practice followed by the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflicts on condemning specific acts of violations of child rights is selective.”

   2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

10. “Such overreach has not only diluted the focus on the core challenges, but also created undue divisiveness, thus undermining the consensus that exists on this important mandate. In addition, such adventurism creates legal, political and practical difficulties for both the Secretary- General and the United Nations system as a whole. Most regrettably, the latest report once again contains references to non-mandated situations, in particular, an unwarranted and completely misleading section on Pakistan. That not only misrepresents the context of Pakistan's law enforcement and counterterrorism measures, but also serves to accord undeserved respectability to terrorists and criminals.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

11. “However, being a part of vulnerable groups, their rights are adversely affected, particularly during situations of armed conflict. The Security Council created the mandate of children and armed conflict precisely to ensure that the rights of children are also protected in such situations. Pakistan supports the mandate, including its reporting and monitoring procedures on the specific trigger mechanisms. The reports of the Secretary-General on the subject are an important medium of monitoring and reporting on such situations. Unfortunately, however, recent reports of the Secretary-General have blundered into situations that are outside the scope of the mandate authorized by the Security Council.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

12. “I would like to take this opportunity to express our deep appreciation for those members of the Council who shared and showed an understanding of our principle concerns on the issue, as also expresses through their votes on the resolution. Love for children is a natural phenomenon that cuts across all geographical divisions and transcends any social, cultural or developmental factors. All children are entitled to equal attention and care, as the future of humankind rests on ensuring their well-being. The United Nations Charter therefore rightly starts with the noble objective to save succeeding generations. That aims at ensuring due protection of and the proper investment in the cause of children. Pakistan is fully committed to that objective. The rights of children need to be protected in all circumstances.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

13. “We also made proposals expressing concern at the inclusion in the Secretary-General's report of situations that are not in the mandate. We reiterated the need to fully respect the mandate in future reports. Regrettably, those proposals were not accepted. Separately, the sponsors arbitrarily introduced the element of automaticity as regards annual reports, thus impacting the desired transparency and accountability in the process. Our constructive engagement and compromise proposals were disregarded and the text was pushed through in haste. While we would have voted against the draft resolution owing to our serious concerns over the text, we decided only to abstain to underline our commitment to the mandate and our willingness to work constructively with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

14. “However, as referred to in paragraph 1 of the resolution, the issue of the mandate remains vague and inadequately addressed. The unwarranted references in the report of the Secretary- General (S/2012/26l) to non-mandated situations reflect the extent of the misuse of such a mandate. A report that deviates from the given mandate cannot be accorded legitimacy. We clearly articulated our position on the reference to the report in the resolution. Discrimination and double standards in the exercise of different mandates is a reality. In order to address that, we proposed a paragraph. However, the proposal was distorted by the sponsors and the Permanent Five as comprehensively protecting children in all situations. That does not reflect the selectivity that exists on the ground in approaching different situations of armed conflict.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

15. “Our delegation constructively engaged in the negotiations and made various proposals, supported by several delegations, to improve the draft text and to reinforce the true spirit of the mandate. Regrettably, those proposals were not accommodated. Contrary to claims by one Council member, the process of consultations also was bereft of openness and a willingness to achieve consensus. In the end, a non-consensual text was presented as a virtual fait accompli. I would like to highlight some of the critical aspects that should have helped in building the needed political consensus on the resolution. The issue of full observance of or working strictly within the mandate is at the heart of the problem. Pakistan and other delegations had proposed several options to the Chair to address that.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

16. “Pakistan welcomes this opportunity to have a frank discussion on the subject. We thank all the briefers for their presentations. We welcome the appointment of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, who brings with her a wealth of experience for carrying out that mandate. We are confident that she will favour positive and constructive engagement over the approach that led to the unfortunate divergence and controversy related to implementation of the mandate. We stand ready to extend our full support and cooperation to her. Allow me to begin by explaining Pakistan's vote on resolution 2068 (2012), adopted earlier this morning without consensus.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

17. “Pakistan supports the Palestinian people's inalienable right to self-determination and the creation of an independent and viable Palestinian State on Palestinian land, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. To conclude, let me reiterate that we remain committed to a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Syria and will continue to support the efforts of the Joint Special Envoy in that regard. We feel that the revival of efforts aimed at a political settlement is the need of the hour. The six-point plan and the final communique of the meeting of the Action Group on Syria provide a sound basis to that end. The international community should work to build upon them in a constructive spirit.”

    2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source

18. “We urge all parties, in and outside Syria, to cooperate with the Joint Special Envoy for the success of his mission. An international community working with unity and clarity of purpose is the only hope for the people of Syria. Our ultimate objective remains a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political solution without outside interference. The ongoing crisis in Syria should not distract the international community's attention from the unresolved Palestinian issue, which remains at the heart of the tension and conflict in the Middle East region. Pakistan condemns illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land and efforts to change the Arab character of the holy land.”

    2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source

19. “The irresponsible and indiscriminate use of arms by whoever must cease forthwith. Regrettably, efforts by the international community have thus far not borne fruit, as violence continues to escalate. There is a need for creative thinking and a departure from stated positions. We still feel that the six-point plan presented by outgoing Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan offered the best possible solution to end the fratricidal conflict in Syria. We reiterate our call on the Council to send a united message to all parties for a peaceful resolution ofthe conflict in Syria. We welcome the appointment of Joint Special Representative Lakhdar Brahimi. He needs our full support for a successful conclusion of his mission to bring an amicable end to the killings and violence in Syria.”

    2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source

20. “The bloodshed in Syria must come to an immediate end. We strongly condemn the use of force by all sides in Syria. The Syrian people need political space to regain the societal equilibrium that is so essential for peacebuilding. The primary responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of the Syrian people rests with the Syrian Government. We call upon the Syrian Government to make sure that the rights of all its citizens are protected in conformity with its national and international obligations. The Syrian opposition should also abjure the use of force. It is essential that the Syrian Government and other forces create the conditions necessary for national dialogue and reconciliation. It is only through inclusive dialogue and a political process that Syria can chart out a course towards a stable, secure and prosperous future.”

    2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source

21. “The need for wholehearted support by the international community is clear. The initial joint needs assessment carried out by the United Nations, the Organization ofIslamic Cooperation and the Syrian Government kindled optimism that things might start moving in the right direction. However, subsequent developments have dashed all such hopes. We urge all parties to the conflict to ensure the availability of humanitarian relief, particularly to those in urgent need. The current humanitarian crisis in Syria cannot be addressed in isolation. It needs to be considered in a holistic manner. The resolution of disputes through violence is against the very ideals that the United Nations espouses. Political differences should be resolved through inclusive dialogue with the participation of all protagonists. The Syrian people have suffered enough.”

    2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source

22. “We thank Deputy Secretary- General Jan Eliasson and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres for their briefings, and we also thank France for convening today's debate. We are also grateful to all the Ministers who have joined us this afternoon. The large number of people displaced from their homes and those who have taken refuge in neighbouring countries serves to indicate how the continued crisis in Syria is exacting a heavy toll on the civilian population. We commend the efforts by the neighbouring countries, including Turkey, Jordon, Iraq and Lebanon, in providing humanitarian assistance and shelter to the people displaced. Having been host to millions ofAfghan refugees for decades, Pakistan is no stranger to the magnitude of the responsibility that such situations entail.”

    2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source

23. “Finally, we call upon all parties to pursue the path of dialogue, engagement and mutual accommodation for the sake of lasting peace in Kosovo and the region.”

    2012-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6822 (2012) · source

24. “The authorities in Kosovo need to move towards enacting the necessary legislation on cadastre records. The implementation of agreements, however, will need the demonstration of political will and flexibility on the part of both sides. The decline in the number of voluntary returnees during the reporting period covered by the Secretary- General's report (S/2012/603) is a matter of concern. The report highlights some incidents of minorities being targeted. Such incidents exacerbate the perception of insecurity and deter voluntary returns; they should be investigated properly and the perpetrators should be brought to justice. Acts of vandalism against sites of culture and religious heritage are unacceptable and need to be addressed effectively.”

    2012-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6822 (2012) · source

25. “Such incidents can undermine the security and stability of the territory, as well as have a regressive effect on the political process. The incidents also point to the need to address deficiencies in the training and discipline of Kosovo's police. We look forward to the resumption of the European Union-facilitated dialogue without any preconditions, following the formation of a new Government in Serbia. In order for the process to be productive, it is important to implement the agreements that were reached earlier. We take note of the progress made for the certification of university diplomas. We would urge both sides to resolve the issues pertaining to the agreements on regional cooperation and freedom of movement, as well as the agreement on the integrated management of crossing points.”

    2012-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6822 (2012) · source

26. “We are grateful to Mr. Farid Zarif for his briefing. We welcome to the Security Council His Excellency the Prime Minister of Serbia. And we thank Mr. Thaci for his statement. The United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo plays a vital role in ensuring stability in Kosovo. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and his team for their contribution to the security and stability of Kosovo. All constituents of the international presence in Kosovo must maintain neutrality while executing their respective mandates. Although the overall situation in Kosovo remained stable during the past three months, the situation in the northern area continues to be fragile. We are particularly concerned over the recurrence of violence in northern Kosovo.”

    2012-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6822 (2012) · source

27. “The Pakistan delegation made several proposals to that end; we are disappointed that they were not accommodated. A long-standing and complicated issue like that of Darfur requires the Council to send a united and consensual message based on a transparent and inclusive approach involving all Council members. Transparency and inclusiveness in the negotiations would have stood us in good stead. Despite Pakistan's several reservations on the procedural and substantive aspects of the resolution, Pakistan decided to vote in favour of the text in order to support the efforts of the men and women of UNAMID who are working for the establishment of peace in the region. We will continue to play our role in the establishment of durable peace in Darfur and the broader region.”

    2012-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6819 (2012) · source

28. “It also downplays and trivializes the challenge posed by the ever-widening network of alliances between Darfur-based rebel movements and those outside Darfur with the declared purpose of overthrowing the Government. The refusal to mention the Sudan Revolutionary Front in the Council's decisions is not understandable. While some of these important issues have been ignored in the resolution, several others have been included on which several members have reservations and which have not even found mention in the reports of the Secretary-General. This is certainly not a helpful approach to advancing the goals of peace and stability in the region. The final text of the resolution could have been improved by including a more objective reflection of the issues.”

    2012-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6819 (2012) · source

29. “Pakistan believes that the effective implementation of the UNAMID mandate and the objective of establishing durable peace and security in Darfur can best be achieved through cooperative and constructive engagement with the Government of the Sudan. Any actions or decisions to the contrary only risk undermining the objective of peace and security in Darfur. Eight years after the Council took up the Darfur issue, it is high time that we realize this imperative, which is crucial to success in Darfur. We find it very unhelpful that the text makes at best only a half-hearted attempt at acknowledging the achievements of the Government of Sudan and UNAMID.”

    2012-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6819 (2012) · source

30. “Pakistan supports a durable and peaceful resolution of the Darfur issue through an inclusive political process and in full respect for the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Sudan. The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) continues to play an important role towards the realization of those goals, as well as in the maintenance of peace and security in Darfur. Pakistan has been closely associated with the Mission. Our troops and police units have made valuable contributions to its operations over the years, and we will continue to support the important work being undertaken by UNAMID in line with its mandate.”

    2012-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6819 (2012) · source

31. “We welcome the backing of the League of Arab States for a Palestinian plan to ask for United Nations recognition of the State of Palestine. We remain ready and willing to assist.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

32. “The consensus adoption of resolution 2059 (2012) provides an opportunity for all sides to commit to peace and for all quarters to use their influence to genuinely support the Special Envoy's plan. The denial of the Palestinian's right to self- determination remains at the heart of unrest in the region. Many speakers have mentioned the Arab Spring. In our view, the essence of the Arab Spring, which is the fulfilment of legitimate aspirations through peaceful means, is of direct relevance to the Palestinian question. It should be a reason to do away with the lethargy and intransigence, and serve as the prime mover for concerted actions to finally resolve a dispute that has been hanging fire [at risk of exploding unexpectedly] for decades. Our ultimate objective is the creation of an independent sovereign and viable Palestinian State.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

33. “The visit, we feel, would not only provide Member States with an opportunity to observe conditions on the ground; it would also restore much needed attention and focus on the part of the international community to that festering sore. The Council should have responded positively to the Palestinian invitation. Pakistan supports lasting peace for all inhabitants of the Middle East. That is not possible without the full withdrawal of Israel from all occupied lands, including those of Lebanon and the Syrian Golan. The solution to Syria's internal situation lies in a Syrian-led political process and the framework of the Council's resolutions 2042 (2012) and 2043 (2012).”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

34. “A report prepared by the Economic and Social Council of West Asia on people living in the occupied Palestinian territory states that Israel persists in exploiting and endangering natural resources in the territories. In addition, Palestinians and Syrians living under occupation continue to suffer from discrimination with respect to the allotment of water. The Human Rights Council has established a fact-finding mission to investigate those issues further. We hope that it will be allowed to undertake its mandated task. The question of a visit by the Security Council to the occupied Palestinian territory remains on the Council's agenda.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

35. “Earlier, we proposed, and today reiterate, that the Secretariat should present the Council with a matrix on the implementation status of resolutions adopted by the Council on the Palestinian question, beginning with resolution 1860 (2009). It is only logical for the Council to review the implementation of its own resolutions and consider appropriate steps to address non-compliance. With the further intensification of the illegal settlement campaign, it has again become evident that prospects for a two-State solution on the basis of the pre-1967 borders are being eroded. The announcement in June of plans to construct additional units and to grant subsidies for homes in the West Bank settlements, backtracking on promises made earlier this year to deny such incentives, are further proof of that mindset.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

36. “The Palestinians just marked five years since the imposition of Israel's illegal blockade of the Gaza Strip. According to United Nations estimates, 44 per cent of the Palestinians in Gaza are food insecure, and 80 per cent are aid dependent. Unemployment remains high, and 38 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line. While the collective punishment of 1.6 million Palestinians continues unabated, in flagrant violation of resolution 1860 (2009), the Security Council remains paralysed and indecisive. Does the international community think that inaction will somehow lead to a resolution ofthe problem on its own?”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

37. “Otherwise, the situation may spiral totally out of control. The Security Council continues to pay lip service to the plight of Palestinians while they continue to languish in abysmal conditions. According to the conclusions ofa study called "Children in Military Custody" conducted by a team of British lawyers and funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the occupying Power imprisons hundreds of Palestinian children and is in blatant breach of a number of provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Two legal systems continue to be in operation in the occupied lands. This year's report (S/20l2/261) of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict draws several conclusions. How can the rights of Palestinians be protected under such unethical policies?”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

38. “Well-established terms of reference of the peace process, including the Arab peace Initiative and Security Council resolutions, provide an elaborate framework. It is the political will of one of the parties that continues to stymie us and, as a consequence, the prospects of peace in the region. The current situation gives rise to questions about the role of the major actors, including the Security Council and the Quartet. What is the role of the Quartet? Is it doing justice to the task entrusted to it? Similarly, why do countries that have influence over the intransigent party not use that influence to nudge it towards a resumption of the process? While we continue to dither, the region is in turmoil. Without a clear road map, chances of escalation remain high. The Security Council must act now.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

39. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's debate. Pakistan aligns itself with the statements to be delivered by the Permanent Representatives of Egypt and Kazakhstan on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organization oflslamic Cooperation, respectively. We in the Security Council hold monthly consultations on the Middle East, followed by these quarterly open debates. The idea is to remain abreast of the situation through closed consultations and by listening to the views of non-members on how to proceed in the open debates. We all agree that this is the core issue in the Middle East. Without its resolution, comprehensive peace will continue to elude the region. Yet, the Middle East peace process has stalled, and we see no serious effort towards its resumption.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

40. “We would therefore like to propose, as an interim measure, a draft resolution for a technical rollover of UNSMIS for a short period, pending Council agreement on the vital issues for a way forward.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source

41. “The environment of uncertainty resulting from today's actions is extremely dangerous and explosive. We therefore need to pick up the pieces and quickly get our act together for the sake ofpeace and of the Syrian people. We urge both sides to eschew violence and to facilitate a Syrian-led political process. Primary responsibility in this regard lies with the Syrian Government. The forthcoming month of Ramadan should be a reason for all sides to declare a truce and engage in dialogue. That has become all the more evident due to the condemnable suicide attack targeting the Syrian leadership yesterday. We believe that a continued UNSMIS presence on the ground is crucial to facilitating and supporting peace efforts. We are ofthe view that linking its mandate extension to Chapter VII and coercive measures was not the right course of action.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source

42. “A constructive spirit of flexibility was necessary to bring all Council members on the same page and to ensure that the Syrian crisis was resolved with minimum damage to the country and without extra-territorial repercussions. Regrettably, that spirit was not upheld in the run-up to the draft resolution (S/2012/538) that has just been put to a vote. Our repeated calls for a united, consensus approach by the Council were not heeded. We were therefore left with no choice but to dissociate ourselves from the divisive scenario that the Council has been led into, and thus to abstain in the voting on the draft resolution. As we have said before, this is not and must not be a blame game, as any success of failure of the Council will always be collective.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source

43. “It was also an opportunity for all sides, especially the most influential quarters, to throw their genuine and full weight behind the Special Envoy's efforts by engaging and working with the parties. It is unfortunate that, despite the clear objective of supporting Mr. Annan's efforts and despite the gravity of the situation, the Council's unity was undermined by the divergence of views on how to move forward. As a result, the Council has ended up not moving at all. This is a serious setback that could have been avoided had the divisive issues of Chapter VII and coercive measures been set aside. From the outset, Pakistan expressed its reservations about a coercive approach, which in our View could further escalate tensions and be counterproductive and unhelpful in the pursuit of a pacific settlement of the situation.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source

44. “As the situation on the ground got worse we saw other avenues explored, such as the 30 June Action Group for Syria meeting in Geneva, the outcome of which (S/2012/523, annex) Pakistan also agreed to support in good faith, even though we, like many others, were not part of that process. The objective was again to continue support for the Envoy's plan and the efforts for a political settlement. Pakistan believes that the success of the Council's collective and stated objective to achieve a peaceful solution in Syria hinged on a united approach, as has also been consistently emphasized by the Special Envoy. This was a time for the Council to remain united and to build on the Geneva outcome, which provided openings for the much-needed political track.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source

45. “Militarization could only take us away from a peaceful solution and cause even greater suffering for the Syrian people, as is evident from recent developments. After an initial period of division and stalemate, what brought the entire Council together was the mission of the Joint Special Envoy, Kofi Annan, and his six-point plan. The Council subsequently agreed unanimously to deploy the United Nations Supervision Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic (UNSMIS), the value of which has been acknowledged by all despite the circumstances under which it has had to work. The Secretary-General has accordingly recommended the continuation ofUNSMIS.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source

46. “These are trying and most unfortunate circumstances for Syria and its people. The increasing violence, killings and violations of human rights in Syria, which are being attributed to both sides but of which innocent civilians are the main victims, are totally unacceptable and must be condemned. Our position in the Security Council has been motivated primarily by the desire to end the violence and alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people, as well as to address their legitimate aspirations. That is also the desire of the wider international community. And there was agreement that the best way to address this increasingly complex and volatile situation was through a political process led and owned by the Syrians.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source

47. “My delegation would like to express its disappointment and dissatisfaction at the way the Council has proceeded with resolution 2058 (2012). From the point of View of both procedure and substance, the Council could have done better. We would like to note that not enough time was given to all Council members to engage in open and transparent negotiations that could have achieved the desired In view of all this, it was not possible for my consensus on the text. The views of all members have, delegation tojoin the consensus. unfortunately, not been taken on board, and the text is also not fully reflective of the recommendations of the Secretary-General. It was also important to fairly reflect the views ofthe parties in the text. TheSecurity Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6809 (2012) · source

48. “Pakistan will continue to support all efforts for durable peace and stability in Central Africa and for countering the threat posed by the LRA to the subregion.”

    2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source

49. “We hope that the strategy will provide a strong basis for a comprehensive response to the threat posed by the LRA. We also welcome the launching of the African Union-led regional cooperation initiative against LRA and the commitment of the LRA-affected countries to contribute troops to the regional task force under the initiative. The successful implementation of the initiative hinges on the availability of adequate and timely resources and on building the requisite capacities of the militaries in the LRA-affected countries. The international community should provide the resources needed for the successful implementation of the initiative, in line with the priorities identified by the African Union and consistent with the principle of national ownership.”

    2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source

50. “We are deeply concerned at the increased attacks against civilians by the LRA and the resulting displacement of populations in the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. The threat posed by the LRA requires a coordinated regional and international response entailing a comprehensive approach aimed not only at eliminating and bringing to justice the remaining leadership of the LRA, but also towards strengthening the State capacity of the relevant countries and addressing the long-term developmental needs of the LRA-affected areas. In that regard, we welcome the development by UNOCA, in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders, of the United Nations regional strategy to address the threat and impact of the activities of the LRA.”

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