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first: 2010-01-27
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“As noted by the report, those challenges have been further exacerbated due to an influx of illegal arms and combatants in the region as part of the fallout of the Libyan crisis. Addressing those cross-cutting challenges requires greater collaboration and coordination at the regional and subregional levels. Against that backdrop, the work of UNOCA remains important for the peace and stability of the subregion through mediation and the provision of good offices, ensuring a coherent and coordinated United Nations system response to challenges faced by the subregion and strengthening the capacity of subregional organizations to address regional peace and security challenges.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“We would like to thank Special Representative Abou Moussa for his briefing and for his invaluable work as the Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA). We also extend our gratitude to the Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Lord's Resistance Army Issues, Ambassador Francisco Caetano Jose' Madeira, for his statement. The report of the Secretary General on the activities of UNOCA and on areas affected by the Lord's Resistance Army (S/2012/42l) highlights several challenges being faced by the subregion, including a fragile security situation, the proliferation of weapons, the menace of transatlantic crime, the issue of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, and threats posed by terrorism and the activities of armed groups, including the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA).”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“It also disregards the fact that, regrettably, not all humanitarian actors perform in accordance with the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. Any debate on humanitarian access would be fruitless without complete cognizance of current realities. In that context, we would also like to recall the annex to General Assembly resolution 46/182, which requires that humanitarian assistance be provided with full respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity of States. Humanitarian actors must conform to, and work strictly within, the framework of host country agreements. This debate affords us an opportunity to renew our commitment to protect civilians in times of armed conflict while framing the debate in the proper context.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“Similarly, the notion of the use of force in peacekeeping under the garb of civilian protection is not helpful. We also need careful evaluation of all legal aspects of civilian protection in peacekeeping operations. It is important to resist the urge to use Secretariat reports to advance notions that have failed to gain any traction in intergovernmental processes. A case in point is the advocacy of a potential arms trade treaty that we have heard today. The process that may or may not lead to an arms trade treaty is still a work in progress. We should not try to prejudge its outcome. The annex to the Secretary-General's report, on constraints on humanitarian access, deals with the issue of access in a partial manner. It overlooks the possibility that there could be legitimate reasons for restricting access.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“Pakistan is the top troop-contributor to such missions and has made important contributions to carrying out their mandates. At the same time, we emphasize the need to respect host-country primacy in ensuring civilian protection. National authorities alone can maintain long-term peace and security. A peacekeeping mission protects civilians in coordination with host authorities. Its ability to do so effectively is inherently linked to resources - as indicated by the Secretary-General - as well as other elements such as training, intelligence capabilities and the configurations of various components within the mission, hence the need for realistic expectations from peacekeeping missions. In a display of such misplaced expectations, a recent mandate revision asked peacekeepers to pre-empt threats to the civilian population.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“Many a time there has been sufficient public concern, but the political will to act was missing. The Security Council, in accordance with its mandate, should take impartial and non-politicized action in all situations, in particular those that have been collecting dust on its agenda for decades. For example, the Council has failed to respond to the crisis and unacceptable situation in the Gaza Strip, where over 1 million people remain in virtual incarceration and suffer from collective punishment. Such unequal attention to various situations is also evident in the priorities and activities of certain international humanitarian organizations and actors, as is clear from today's debate. The protection of civilians is part of many United Nations peacekeeping mandates.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“On the other hand, the reports do not do justice to the situations on the Council's agenda, including situations of foreign occupation. The Secretary-General's report has unwarranted references to Pakistan, which we plainly reject. Pakistan has suffered immensely from the menace of terrorism, with thousands of lives lost among its security and law enforcement bodies and civilians. Pakistan's law enforcement operation against terrorists cannot be termed as armed conflict. Therefore, we are disappointed that the authors of the report have clearly violated the mandate by mentioning Pakistan. That anomaly must be resolved. The challenge of protecting civilians in armed conflict is exacerbated by inequity in international response. In some situations there is a quick and even robust response, and in others perpetrators enjoy virtual immunity.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“Questions were raised about the Security Council's role and mandate, its ability to objectively deliver on such themes and its known inability to deliver on issues that have been on its agenda for decades. Notwithstanding reservations, the compelling need to protect civilians in armed conflict has led to a broad consensus that such protection be pursued objectively and without politicization. Regrettably, however, we are witnessing a trend of out-of-context and selective reporting on that and other issues. The prior two reports of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians (see S/2007/643 and S/2009/277), as well as the one under consideration (S/2012/376), extend to situations that cannot be described as armed conflict, and therefore lie outside the mandate of the report.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“We thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important debate and for your able stewardship of the Council this month. We welcome His Excellency the Foreign Minister of Guatemala to the Council. We thank the Secretary-General and the other briefers for their statements. It has been over a decade since the Security Council started addressing themes such as the protection of civilians in armed conflict, children and armed conflict and women, peace and security. The objective behind addressing such cross-cutting themes was indeed noble and we fully support it. However, there was also some apprehension among the wider United Nations membership.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“They need to be harmonized with the larger goals set by the Council to facilitate a negotiated resolution of outstanding issues. Given the delicate and complex regional environment, Pakistan, as a neighbouring country of Iran, does not wish any escalation of tensions in an already volatile region. We therefore reaffirm the need for dialogue and diplomacy. Iran, as a party to the NPT and member of the IAEA, enjoys certain rights that need to be respected. At the same time, Iran should fulfil its legal obligations under the NPT and extend full cooperation to the IAEA to resolve outstanding issues. We are confident that the Council, the Committee and the Panel of Experts will remain mindful of the need to maintain a balance between sanctions and negotiations.”
2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source
“We take note of the recent report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the implementation of safeguards in accordance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in Iran. We welcome the useful round of talks held between Iran and the five permanent members plus Germany in Istanbul and Baghdad. We hope that the next round in Moscow will help deepen the diplomatic process for a negotiated and peaceful solution of the Iranian nuclear issue. Security Council sanctions are but one of the means to achieve the larger and shared objective of resolving issues related to Iran's nuclear and missile programmes. We reiterate our view that Security Council sanctions should not be pursued as an end in themselves.”
2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source
“It is important that the Panel's reports are aligned to the broader, but mutually reinforcing, goals outlined in the relevant Security Council resolutions - that is, the effective implementation of the sanctions and a negotiated and diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. Now that the Security Council has adopted resolution 2049 (2012), extending the mandate of the Panel for another year, we continue to believe that the Panel's composition needs to reflect a broader geographic representation, particularly from developing countries. We hope that, in appointing members of the Panel, due consideration will be given to both expertise and geographic balance. Such measures will help to broaden awareness of the importance of the sanctions regime among the wider United Nations membership.”
2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source
“We thank Ambassador Nestor Osorio for the 90-day report of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), covering the period from 21 March to 11 June 2012. We are studying the final report (S/2012/395) of the Panel of Experts that was presented to the Committee last month and has since been published. We hope that the Committee will examine that detailed report, its conclusions and recommendations in the weeks ahead. We share the View that the Panel of Experts needs to undertake its work and activities strictly in accordance with its mandate as outlined in the relevant Security Council resolutions and under the direction of the Committee.”
2012-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6786 (2012) · source
“It is also imperative for all signatory parties to Doha Document for Peace to implement their commitments under the Document for lasting peace and stability in Darfur. On its part, the United Nations-African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) has an important role in the maintenance of peace and security in Darfur, particularly with regard to facilitating the political process in Darfur. Pakistan underscores the need for the full implementation of the UNAMID mandate. Let me conclude by reiterating that the overall objective of the international community and the Council is the attainment of durable peace and stability in the Sudan. We should harmonize and consolidate our efforts for the early achievement of that objective.”
2012-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6778 (2012) · source
“In that context, the positions of the African Union, the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation should also be duly considered. Pakistan firmly believes in the obligation of all States to guarantee and protect the right to life of all their citizens. Having the primary responsibility, the Government of the Sudan must take all measures to investigate human rights violations in Darfur and bring to justice their perpetrators. We take note of the steps of the Government of the Sudan towards the implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur and welcome the establishment of the Darfur Regional Authority, as well as the National Human Rights Commission.”
2012-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6778 (2012) · source
“The international community and the Council have recognized that comprehensive peace entails progress on multiple tracks, notably a political process aimed at promoting a peaceful solution through dialogue, justice and reconciliation, efforts to improve security, and addressing the human rights and humanitarian aspects. It is in that regard that we reiterate our support for the efforts of the United Nations, as well as the African Union, particularly its High-level Implementation Panel, towards achieving peace, stability, justice and reconciliation in Darfur. We believe the search for justice in Darfur should be pursued in a way that does not impede or jeopardize efforts aimed at promoting lasting peace in the region.”
2012-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6778 (2012) · source
“Nevertheless, we acknowledge the rights and obligations of the States parties to the ICC. The Sudan is an important country in the African continent. Durable peace and stability in the Sudan is not only a desire of the Sudanese people but also an imperative for regional peace and security. Achieving that objective requires serious and genuine support and the understanding of the international community. The situation in Darfur in the Sudan, in particular the unfortunate suffering of the people, has been a matter of concern for several years now. We must do more to help resolve this complex problem in a holistic manner and to bring an end to the pain and agony of the population. Addressing the situation in Darfur is also integral to the efforts for a comprehensive peace in the Sudan, an objective that Pakistan supports.”
2012-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6778 (2012) · source
“On behalf of the Pakistan delegation, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on China's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for June. Let me also express our appreciation for the able manner in which Azerbaijan led the Council's work last month. We would like to acknowledge the presence of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, in the Council today. We take note of his briefing as well as of his fifteenth report submitted pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). Objectivity, not politicization, should guide these reports and briefings. Let me state at the outset that Pakistan, like about half of the current membership of the Council, including three permanent members, is not a State party to the Rome Statute establishing the ICC.”
2012-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6778 (2012) · source
“We look forward to a decision of the judges of the Pre-Trial Chamber on the admissibility of the case before the ICC. In case the trials of these individuals are conducted in Libya, the Libyan authorities must guarantee that their legal rights will be protected and that due process of law will be respected. As regards investigations initiated by the Court concerning other alleged crimes committed in Libya, we expect that the Prosecutor will conduct thorough and impartial investigations. Let me conclude by recalling that the overall objective of the Council and the international community is to promote durable peace and stability in Libya in the best interests of the Libyan people.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“The Pakistan delegation has also noted that the Prosecutor has implemented article 19.7 of the Rome Statute by suspending the investigation into Mr. Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi activities until such time as the Court makes a determination on the issue of admissibility. We also take note of the fact that, in accordance with the principle of complementarity, the Rome Statute clearly establishes that the International Criminal Court is meant to be complementary to national jurisdictions and that primacy is to be given to national action. That point was also made by the Prosecutor in his briefing today. We therefore hope that the request of the Libyan authorities to investigate and try these individuals will be considered positively.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Mr. Moreno-Ocampo for his briefing today. We have taken note of his third report to the Security Council, submitted pursuant to paragraph 7 of resolution 1970 (2011). At the outset, I should like to mention that Pakistan is not a signatory to the Rome Statute or a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC). However, we acknowledge the rights and obligations of the States members of the ICC. The situation has evolved in recent months. The two remaining individuals for whom the Court had issued warrants of arrest have been apprehended. We have also noted the admissibility challenge filed by the Government of Libya regarding one case under article 19.2(b) of the Rome Statute. We take note of the desire of the Libyan authorities that the two individuals should be tried by Libyan courts.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“The Office of the High Representative should play an enabling role in that regard. We take note of the fact that, while there were some signs of progress on two issues, none of the outstanding items, out of the five objectives and two conditions necessary for the closure of the Office of the High Representative, was fulfilled during the reporting period. Under the circumstances it is only logical and imperative that the High Representative continue his important work, supported by an Office with adequate resources. Pakistan supports all efforts to ensure a safe and secure environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina and sincerely hopes that the political leadership will join hands, in a spirit of dialogue and cooperation, to overcome the political and economic challenges facing the country.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source
“Pakistan shares the concern expressed by the High Representative in his report over the trend of nationalist politics and the statements by some challenging the Dayton Peace Agreement, and in particular challenging the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. The reported legal and political actions challenging State-level institutions, competencies and laws, and challenging the authority of the High Representative, are also a cause for serious concern. Those developments can vitiate the atmosphere and undermine the prospects for long-term, peaceful coexistence. Challenges to the Dayton Peace Agreement and its institutional arrangements, as well as divisive rhetoric, should therefore be avoided. We would urge the leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to resolve their differences through dialogue.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source
“The authorities should now focus on the economic development of the country, which, among other factors, was affected adversely by the long stalemate over the formation of the Government and over the adoption of the budget. Amid poor growth prospects, the country's deteriorating fiscal position and its high unemployment call for serious action by the authorities, supported by the international community. The agreement reached on the principles to be used for resolving the issues of the ownership and the use of public and military assets is a significant development. We hope there will be progress on the implementation of the agreement, which requires the adoption of the necessary legal acts and the conclusion of separate inter-Governmental agreements.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source
“We would like to join other Council members in thanking High Representative Valentin Inzko for his report (see S/2012/307) and for his briefing this afternoon. Pakistan is fully committed to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We therefore support all efforts to strengthen the State at the national level, while preserving the rights and privileges of all communal entities. It is important for all parties to recognize and abide by the international and legal frameworks for the division of power. We welcome the positive developments and the progress achieved during the current reporting period, which have included the formation of the State-level Government and the adoption of the 2011 budget.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source
“The entire Pakistani nation is worried about the hostages. The President of Pakistan, His Excellency Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, is personally overseeing efforts for their release. We share the concerns expressed by previous speakers about the humanitarian situation in Somalia. Despite improvement with regard to the famine situation, humanitarian challenges persist and require our sustained attention. In conclusion, we commend the initiative of Turkey in hosting the forthcoming Istanbul conference on Somalia. We hope that the event will contribute to realizing the aspirations of the Somali people for a better life and future. We also hope that it will promote the objective of long-term peace and stability in Somalia with full respect for its unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. We wish the initiative every success.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“Pakistan supports a comprehensive approach to addressing maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden. We have consistently emphasized the need to tackle that menace by addressing its root causes, which include, inter alia, economic downturn, unemployment and environmental damage to Somali coastal areas. To counter piracy, we support the addition of a maritime component to AMISOM, as well as the actions of the international naval coalition against piracy. Pakistan is an active participant in that coalition. We also urge that we not lose sight of the plight of many hostages, including Pakistani nationals, being held by the pirates and that we work towards their early release. Any help that the Government of Somalia can possibly extend in that regard would be highly appreciated.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“We welcome the increased role of AMISOM. in enhancing the effectiveness of Somali forces. The Secretary-General's latest report on Somalia (S/212/283) rightly underscores the scarcity of resources as undermining progress on the integration of Somalia's armed forces, on the development of civilian police and justice systems and on programmes for demobilized combatants. The Secretary-General has also highlighted the fact that, besides the impasse within the Transitional Federal Parliament, the lack of resources also obstructs the smooth implementation of the road map. While appreciating all financial contributions made in Somalia, we hope that the issue of resources will merit our due attention, as rightly pointed out by President Ahmed, who called for financial and capacity-building support for various institutions of Somalia.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“In the same vein, it is also essential for all political stakeholders in Somalia to seize this moment in history, rise above their differences and work towards a broader agreement on pending road map issues. The unique opportunity that is presenting itself in form of unanimity on the broad contour of future governance and the political framework, as well as the sustained engagement of international community, must not be lost. Political progress in Somalia will remain fragile without corresponding gains in the area of security. The role of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in ensuring security and development, and thereby consolidating political gains, is absolutely critical. The African Union and countries contributing troops to AMISOM. deserve special praise and all possible assistance.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“We recognize the progress achieved at the two Conferences held in Garoowe and at the follow-up meetings to work for a representative post-transition Government in Somalia, in line with the Transitional Federal Charter, the Djibouti Agreement, the Kampala Accord and the transition road map. Each step in that challenging journey is invaluable, since progress towards constitutional development and State-building is fraught with myriad obstacles. No one should underestimate the complexity of addressing such intricate and complex issues as the nature of federalism, the codification of religious and tribal traditions and the composition of the Constituent Assembly. We would therefore like to send a message of encouragement and solidarity to the Somali people and their leadership at this critical hour.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for arranging today's meeting. We warmly welcome His Excellency President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed to the Security Council and thank him for his briefing. Our appreciation also goes to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Augustine Mahiga and his team for their important work in Somalia. With the approaching end of the transition period, in three months' time, a new page is being turned in the history of Somalia. It is our shared hope that August will be a propitious month with regard to ending the conflict and bringing lasting peace to Somalia. Domestic political consensus among all Somali stakeholders is essential to usher in a new era.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“Similarly, the authorities of Kosovo must also ensure the provision of security for all segments of society, including minorities, and guarantee the safety of religious and cultural sites. There is also a need for better cooperation between parties in resolving the cases of missing persons. The achievement of lasting peace needs a vision and a demonstration of flexibility by the leaders of both sides. The leaders also have the responsibility to prepare their publics to make the necessary accommodations. We would urge all parties to pursue the path of dialogue and engagement for the sake of lasting peace in Kosovo and the region.”
2012-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6769 (2012) · source
“We welcome the continuation of the European Union-mediate dialogue, which, during the current reporting period, has resulted in an agreement on regional representation and cooperation. Any differences on the implementation of the agreement should be resolved through dialogue. Furthermore, the implementation of the technical protocol on the integrated management of crossing points would help address the situation in the north. We also note the progress made towards the certification of university diplomas. Both sides need to avoid actions and rhetoric that would inflame tensions. In that regard, the holding of a referendum in northern Kosovo on 14 and 15 February was a counter-productive exercise.”
2012-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6769 (2012) · source
“We thank Mr. Farid Zarif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, for his briefing. We welcome Mr. Vuk Jeremie, Foreign Minister of Serbia, and Mr. Enver Hoxhaj to the Council. We are pleased to note that the overall situation in Kosovo has remained stable during the past four months. We appreciate the efforts of the Special Representative to reduce tensions associated with the elections in Serbia. We are, however, concerned that the overall security situation in northern Kosovo still remains fragile. The United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo continues to play a vital role in ensuring stability in Kosovo. All constituents of the international presence in Kosovo must maintain neutrality while executing their respective mandates.”
2012-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6769 (2012) · source
“We look forward to receiving their joint feedback and assessment on areas of overlap and synergies in their work, mandate and activities.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The duplication and overlap of activities and mandate is best avoided. The composition of experts in the Committees needs rationalization and reform. With the shift in the core area of work of these Committees from establishing frameworks to implementation, particularly through assistance and capacity-building, it would be prudent to diversify the pool of experts from diverse geographic areas. Such an effort would also help advance an even better level of understanding and ownership of those important issues to a large number of Member States. We value the information exchange among the experts and their efforts to save costs by representing alternatively at outreach events and joint meetings within their respective mandates.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“We will continue to support all international efforts to promote fair and equitable solutions to non-proliferation and disarmament challenges. Coordination and cooperation among experts of the three Committees is a useful mechanism to assist Member States in the implementation of Security Council resolutions. In undertaking those efforts, the Committees and their respective experts work towards the shared objective of preventing terrorist activities and addressing illicit trafficking in weapons or materials of mass destruction and the means to deliver them. There are areas of synergy in their work, such as supporting States in building their capacity, law enforcement and border controls. Yet the Committees have distinct mandates and focus. This differentiated nature of mandate and focus needs to be adhered to.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Pakistan participated in the fifth regional workshop in New Delhi in March 2012. We are planning to hold the sixth regional workshop for police officers, prosecutors and judges in South Asia on counter-terrorism, in Islamabad later this year. Pakistan shares the global concerns over the possibility of non-State actors acquiring weapons and materials of mass destruction, as well as their means of delivery. At the national level, we have undertaken several legislative, organizational and administrative measures to address those potential challenges. We have filed four comprehensive reports on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). The 1540 Committee and the experts assisting it play an important and complementary role to the established treaty regimes and international organizations in the area of weapons of mass destruction.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“On the one hand is the imperative of preventing incitement to terrorist acts, while, on the other is the challenge of ensuring freedom of expression, and hence the need to maintain the delicate balance. Besides, all efforts to counter incitement must be undertaken in the light of the agreed principle that terrorism and extremism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, race, ethnicity, faith, value system, culture or society. The delegation of Pakistan supports the activities of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), particularly in the area of capacity-building. CTED's regional workshops in Asia and Africa on specific topics will go a long way towards enhancing the capacities of States to effectively counter terrorism. Pakistan has been regularly participating in regional workshops organized by CTED.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Such a strategy must include the following elements: addressing the root causes of terrorism, including, inter alia, delegitimizing the terrorist's cause; we must do more to address issues such as the denial of the right to self-determination, military intervention, and the use of force; addressing broader and structural issues, including political and economic injustices; and ensuring that counter- terrorism activities are in full conformity with international law and respect the sovereignty of States and fundamental human rights. We support the Counter-Terrorism Committee's efforts to promote and facilitate the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005). We have noted the global survey of the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005). The issue of the prohibition of incitement to commit terrorist acts is very complex.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Terrorism is not a localized or region-specific problem. The modern manifestations and mutations of terrorism, which range from the radicalization of individuals to financing of well-known groups from various parts of the world, endanger the peace and security of the entire world. The measures to combat this problem should therefore be based on equality of obligations and international cooperation and coordination. Global cooperation against terrorism has been highly successful. Determined and collective action has contained and disrupted the violent agendas of the terrorists. The immediate and short-term anti-terrorist response must, however, be accompanied by a clear, long term strategy for success in ensuring an end to this murderous tactic.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The biggest challenge to the sanctions regime, however, comes from the increasing number of court cases. For example, A number of listings have been challenged in Pakistani courts. The decisions of domestic and international courts and tribunals on the Al-Qaida sanctions regime have not only gained publicity but brought to the fore the legal challenges faced by the sanctions regime. It remains to be seen whether new changes will satisfy courts around the world, because the legal community is more inclined to welcome verifiable evidence that could be acceptable in a court of law. The questions of due process and effective remedy should therefore be at the heart of the Committee's work. Terrorism has become the bane of all countries alike. Resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) have no doubt created equal obligations for all of us.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Since November 2011, four individuals and 23 entities have been de-listed on the recommendation of the Ombudsperson. We hope that a similar role will also be devised for the Ombudsperson in the listing processes. We also expect that the demonstration effect of the Ombudsperson's positive contribution will lead us to introduce this institution into all other sanctions regimes in order to ensure due process and transparency in their work. We feel that visits to States by the Monitoring Team and expert groups should be used to foster cooperation by facilitating the provision of technical assistance and promoting constructive dialogue. We hope that post-visit briefings and reports shall continue to be made on a regular basis. These have been useful in enhancing the Committee's understanding of issues and promoting transparency.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“We are of the view that the evolving threat of terrorism has taken new forms, such as individuals radicalized by Internet and extremist websites in various parts of the world. In this context, it is important to ensure that the list of targeted individuals sufficiently reflects the changing nature of the threat posed by Al-Qaida. We agree that the list needs to be accurate, up to date and user-friendly if the implementation of the sanctions is to be successful. We have noted the efforts of the 1267 Sanctions Committee to bring clarity to its working methods and to improve its guidelines. We hope that the Committee shall continue to bring greater transparency to its work. Pakistan appreciates the fact that the role of the Ombudsperson has been enhanced by resolution 1989 (2011).”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“I would like to thank Ambassador Peter Wittig, Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri and Ambassador Baso Sangqu for their briefings today. We appreciate the coordination among the three Committees and their efforts in promoting greater transparency and dialogue with Member States concerning their respective areas of activities. We share the view of the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities that the threat of terrorism is evolving, that the mechanism for the implementation of sanctions measures needs to be tailored to the threat, and that fair and clear procedures have been introduced by the Ombudsperson, at least in the de-listing processes, if not in all processes of the Committee.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“To conclude, countering terrorism is a collective responsibility that should be discharged in a spirit of cooperation, understanding and an unwavering sense of our common humanity.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“A financial monitoring unit has been established in the State Bank of Pakistan to monitor suspicious financial transactions. Sixty-four bank accounts valued at 750 million Pakistani rupees have recently been frozen. The international community has acknowledged Pakistan's role and sacrifice in the struggle against terrorism - a problem that has grown in intensity over the years due to the decades-long conflict and instability in Afghanistan. We need continued cooperation and support for our counter-terrorism efforts. Pakistan has deployed 160,000 troops on its border with Afghanistan and set up 822 border posts to interdict Al-Qaida and Taliban members. The international community has an obligation to remain committed to helping Afghanistan restore durable peace and stability.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“We hope that the United Nations Centre for Counter-Terrorism, established through an initiative of Saudi Arabia, will help the CTITF enhance its coordination efforts. The promotion of international cooperation in the field of counter-terrorism is indeed a noble goal. Pakistan fulfils its international obligations, particularly its commitment to implementing the various counter-terrorism conventions, with great responsibility. We have ratified 10 of 13 United Nations conventions relating to terrorism, and are also a signatory to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, adopted in 2000. Pakistan is party to the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, and has enacted a landmark anti-money-laundering bill.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“We note that the Secretary- General, in his latest report on the activities of the United Nations system in implementing the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (A/66/762), has recommended that Member States consider appointing a United Nations counter-terrorism coordinator. We are ready and willing to analyse that recommendation in the framework of the General Assembly during the forthcoming review of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. While we support the institutional coherence of the United Nations, we also emphasize the importance of respecting the mandates of the Organization's various organs, as outlined in the Charter. We appreciate the positive contribution of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) in improving the coordination of United Nations activities in the field of counter-terrorism.”
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“It would help implementation of the Strategy if there were greater commitment to addressing the problem of defamation of certain religions, as well as to combating intolerance, negative stereotyping and discrimination based on religion or belief. In this increasingly globalized world, more than ever before we need better understanding, harmony and bridge-building among all cultures and peoples. The United Nations has a special role to play in promoting international cooperation in the field of counter-terrorism. The Organization and its counter- terrorism bodies need coherent policies and better inter-agency coordination.”
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