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first: 2010-01-27
most recent: 2013-05-29
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“Pakistan fully supports the observance of legal principles in implementing counter-terrorism resolutions. We support reform of the procedures of the counter-terrorism-related committees of the Security Council in order to ensure due process. We welcome the recent efforts the Council has made in this regard through its appointment of an Ombudsperson to the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, and expect that the process of reform will continue in order to further improve procedures. The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy has broadened the scope of counter-terrorism to include the larger endeavour of countering extremism through intercultural dialogue.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“Towards that end, Pakistan supports a comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy and its balanced implementation. The international community must address the root causes of terrorism, which include prolonged, unresolved conflicts, aggression, foreign occupation, denial of the right of peoples living under foreign occupation to self-determination, social and economic injustice, and political marginalization and alienation. Continuing to remain in denial about the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism will only be to our collective detriment. It is necessary to eschew policies that alienate people and make them vulnerable to extremism; it also necessary to tackle unemployment and promote economic and social development, particularly in regions challenged by extremism.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“We also condemn the killing of civilians anywhere in the world, whether through terrorist activity or the use of unlawful or disproportionate force. All efforts to combat terrorism must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States and comply fully with international law. All of us also agree that terrorism and extremism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, race, ethnicity, faith, value system, culture or society. No religious tradition or doctrine encourages or inspires acts of terrorism. Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to strengthen mutual cooperation in the fight against terrorism. Coherence and coordination are necessary to the international community to succeed in its fight against terrorism.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“We would like to extend a warm welcome to you, Mr. President. Your presence in presiding over this meeting testifies to your strong commitment to the work of the Security Council and the importance that we collectively attach to strengthening international cooperation on counter- terrorism. Let me therefore congratulate you and the delegation of Azerbaijan on your initiative of holding this meeting and on your sterling stewardship of the Council. I would also like to thank the Secretary- General for his briefing. No country has suffered as much from terrorism as Pakistan. Pakistan unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, whoever commits it and wherever and against whomever it is committed.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“Pakistan has taken strenuous and substantive steps to ensure that a comprehensive border control regime is in place that is in accordance with Pakistan's international obligations. We are also committed to working together with the international community to address the comprehensive issues involving illegal cross-border trafficking and movement, with a view to effectively constraining the spread of transnational threats. In this regard, the importance of addressing the root causes of such illegal cross-border trafficking and movement, including the factors affecting supply and demand, cannot be overemphasized.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“We therefore look forward to a report of the Secretary-General that would provide a comprehensive assessment of the United Nations relevant work to help Member States counter illicit cross-border trafficking and movement that have been addressed by the Security Council as threats and challenges to international peace and security in specific contexts and situations. It is our considered view that, in order to have a well-rounded assessment, the views of Member States on this subject would provide needed clarity and practical solutions. Similarly, the report must follow the logic of the treaty obligations of Member States under various instruments and should not try to influence the organizational aspect of various venues of discussion on border security.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“Like many of our Security Council colleagues, we believe that an overall assessment of the United Nations capacities, including possible overlaps and needed overhauling, must be addressed by the General Assembly and relevant United Nations bodies that deal with the corresponding cross-cutting issues in a holistic fashion. We stand ready to cooperate and address this issue in its broader framework within the General Assembly setting. Within the Security Council framework, this exercise has to be restricted to those issues and threats that are addressed by the Security Council, in accordance with its mandate.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“The mutual cooperation of States in the fight against illicit cross-border trafficking and movement can be achieved only through a coherent and coordinated approach that respects relevant mandates and accepts the basic principles of sovereign equality, territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of States. Pakistan acknowledges the well-meaning efforts of the United States to bring to the fore an important aspect of United Nations mechanisms' existing capacities to assist the efforts of Member States in addressing illicit cross-border trafficking and movement.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“Only a sovereign State itself can decide how to protect its borders, fortify their security and ensure that the movement of goods and people across its borders does not pose a threat to it or to other States. The issue of border security should become a concern of the Security Council only in those specific situations which pose a threat to international peace and security. Conceptually, it is almost impossible to lump all kinds of cross-border trafficking and movement under the rubric of some single term or concept.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“Accordingly, we believe that the Security Council, which acts on behalf of Member States, must fully observe all Charter provisions, as well as all General Assembly resolutions, which clarify its relationship with the General Assembly and other principal organs. Similarly, no action by the Security Council should undermine the United Nations Charter or the relevant multilateral instruments or international organizations established in this regard, or the role of the General Assembly. Securing borders falls within the sovereign purview of Member States. This core function of State sovereignty cannot be arrogated by any external or international institution.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“At the outset, we would like to associate ourselves with the letter (S/2012/257) sent to the Security Council by the Permanent Representative of Egypt on behalf of the Member States of the Non-Aligned Movement regarding the theme of this open debate. We also thank the Secretary- General for his briefing. The United Nations Charter creates a clear division of work among its various organs. The allocation of certain powers to the Security Council was duly contextualized in both substance and scope. Accordingly, while all Member States agree to implement Article 25 of the Charter, it is with the clear understanding that the functions and powers of the Security Council are confined strictly to Article 24 of the Charter.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“We call upon all sides in Syria to fully cooperate with the Mission so as to enable it to carry out its mandate effectively and in full safety and security. All sides, particularly the Government of Syria, must fulfil their responsibilities and commitments. We also expect the Mission to undertake its work with the utmost neutrality and objectivity. At the same time, we would like to recall and caution that any steps or efforts that could undermine the work of the mission or the Special Envoy must be avoided. Finally, let me reiterate Pakistan's continued support for all efforts towards the fulfilment of our common objective of a peaceful political settlement of the Syrian crisis. It is that spirit that we decided to co-sponsor the resolution.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“With this resolution, the Council has authorized the establishment of the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria to monitor the cessation of armed violence in all its forms by all parties, and to monitor and support the full implementation of the six-point proposal of the Special Envoy. By authorizing the Mission, we hope that the dynamics on the ground will change, resulting in a complete cessation of violence and creating conditions conducive to an inclusive, Syrian-owned and Syrian-led dialogue process. It would thus lead to achieving the overall objective of the Council of promoting a peaceful political solution to the situation in Syria, with full respect for its unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Kingdom of Morocco for its condolences on yesterday's tragic air crash in Pakistan. Pakistan welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2043 (2012), which builds on resolution 2042 (2012) and earlier agreements of the Council. Today we have taken another significant step forward in the process that we hope will lead to a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Syria. It is also another reaffirmation of the Council's united backing of the efforts of the Joint Special Envoy, Kofi Annan. The continuing spirit of accommodation exhibited by all Council members in this regard is highly appreciated.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“Safe and sustainable nuclear energy is essential to advancing our economic agenda. In view of Pakistan's growing energy needs and existing energy shortfall, and to respond to the future requirements of a growing population and economy, the National Command Authority has approved the Nuclear Power Programme-2050. We urge the international community to give Pakistan access to nuclear technology for peaceful uses on a non-discriminatory basis. Pakistan qualifies to become a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group and other export-control regimes. Last year, the IAEA Board of Governors unanimously approved the safeguards agreement in connection with our two civil nuclear power plants. That shows the international community's continued confidence in the safety standards and security measures maintained by Pakistan.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“We underline the importance of recognizing regional realities in South Asia and the need for mainstreaming non-NPT States into the NPT regime. Pakistan's position on the fissile material cut-off treaty has been unequivocal. The Conference on Disarmament is not a single-agenda-item body. The Conference has more pressing agenda items, such as nuclear disarmament and negative security assurances, which have been pending matters for decades. Progress on those two most consequential issues would advance the goal of a world without nuclear weapons. We wish to recall that the Non-Aligned Movement, comprising 120 Member States, has transmitted its views on nuclear security as well as on the larger disarmament and non-proliferation issues. Those letters are contained in document S/2012/223. We fully support its contents and its annex.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“We will continue to cooperate with all international efforts that seek to promote fair and equitable solutions to disarmament and non-proliferation challenges. Pakistan shares the majority view among the Members of the United Nations that the Security Council should refrain from assuming stewardship over global non-proliferation and disarmament issues. The Council, composed of 15 States, is not a representative body. Global disarmament and non-proliferation can be achieved in a more universal forum where all States have the right to participate, negotiate and evolve agreed outcomes. Pakistan is a nuclear-weapon State and cannot accept unrealistic references, including in resolution 1887 (2009), calling for joining the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as a non-nuclear-weapon State.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“Pakistan is focused especially on capacity- building and interaction with the international community, in particular with the IAEA. We have established a centre of excellence for training that conducts specialized courses in nuclear security, physical protection and personnel liability. We have offered the centre as a regional and international hub for training. We are deploying special nuclear material portals at key entry-exit points to detect, deter and prevent illicit trafficking in radioactive materials. We are implementing our nuclear security action plan in cooperation with the IAEA. We have also developed a strong nuclear emergency response mechanism. Pakistan fully supports the globally agreed objectives of promoting nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“Secondly, we have a rigorous regulatory regime covering all matters related to nuclear safety and security, including physical protection of materials and facilities, material control and accounting, transport security, the prevention of illicit trafficking, border controls, and plans to deal with possible radiological emergencies. The Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority, an autonomous oversight body, regulates the safety and security of civilian nuclear materials and facilities. It works closely with the IAEA and benefits from its recommendations and guidance. Thirdly, we have a comprehensive export control regime. Our export control laws are at par with international standards. Fourthly, we engage in international cooperation consistent with our national policies and interests, as well as international obligations.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“Pakistan's nuclear security regime has four pillars. First, we have a well-defined, robust command and control system, comprising the National Command Authority, the Strategic Plans Division and the Strategic Forces Command. That mechanism exercises control over all aspects of policy, procurement, operations and, most important, nuclear security. The Strategic Plans Division develops technical solutions, personnel reliability programmes and intelligence capabilities to deal with nuclear security, non-proliferation, accidents and weapons of mass destruction terrorism.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“Our commitment is evidenced by our consistent observance of the IAEA Code of Conduct and our participation in the Agency's illicit trafficking database. Nuclear security within States is a national responsibility. Within this framework we have worked with international partners, and will continue to explore cooperation on nuclear security through voluntary national actions plans and in pursuance of international obligations. The existing international framework, which is quite extensive, covers the measures taken by the IAEA, by the United Nations and by various conventions and initiatives. The Nuclear Security Summit participants therefore agreed that there was no need for a new, parallel institution or mechanism for nuclear security. In that context, we reaffirm the essential responsibility and central role of the IAEA.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“The international community together has taken steps to create a secure world that will not live under the fear of nuclear terrorist attack. We firmly believe that nuclear materials must never fall into the hands of terrorists. National measures are the most important part of our efforts to enhance nuclear security. If nations do not move, nothing will move. If nations move feebly, nuclear risks increase many times. Nations need to move together and to learn from each other. As a party to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, the Convention on Nuclear Safety, the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident and the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency, Pakistan has been contributing substantively to the nuclear security framework.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“We thank the United States of America for convening this meeting and we take note of the briefing by the Secretary-General. Pakistan is fully committed to nuclear security. We are active participants in global nuclear security efforts and in the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on nuclear security. We have worked closely with other Governments within the Nuclear Security Summit process and have attended such Summits at the highest level. We have participated constructively in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism and in its implementation and assessment group. Pakistan's perspective on nuclear security was clearly articulated last month by Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit. He made the following major points.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6753 (2012) · source
“In our View, dialogue and cooperation are the best means to resolve all outstanding matters relating to the Iranian nuclear issue. Pakistan, as a neighbouring country, does not wish any escalation of tension in an already volatile region. Iran is a party to the NPT and a member of the IAEA. Accordingly, it has rights and obligations alike. We believe that Iran should fulfil its legal obligations while Iran's rights should also be respected. We hope that the Committee and Panel's work moves in the direction of facilitating a peaceful, amicable and fair resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“Today's briefing is, however, not the forum to debate on what the sanctions can or cannot achieve. As far as Pakistan is concerned, we believe that sanctions should not become an end in themselves. They should instead be aligned with the broader objectives of facilitating dialogue, negotiations and the resolution of outstanding issues. We have taken note of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on the implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) safeguards in Iran. While noting the programme of work between Iran and the Agency, we trust that they will remain constructively engaged with a View to resolving all outstanding issues. Pakistan welcomes the recent announcement of the resumption of talks between Iran and the P5+1 group. That is a positive sign and a step in the right direction.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“At this stage, we would like to note that the Panel has an important job in carrying out its work consistent with its mandate and under the direction of the Committee. As a matter of general principle, the Panel's reports should conform to the parameters set by the Council's resolutions and facilitate an effective and balanced implementation of the sanctions regime. The composition of the Panel also needs to reflect a broader and more equitable geographic representation than is currently the case. We hope that those considerations will be taken into account when future reports are prepared by them and the experts are appointed. Sanctions regimes created by the Security Council are, at best, a tool or a means to achieve a larger objective. There are different perspectives on the rationale, scope and efficacy of those regimes.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“We propose that structured briefings be offered and documentation made available in a timely manner to the new members in order to enable them to participate meaningfully in the proceedings and decision-making processes of the Council and its committees. We trust that the Council and its committees shall pursue activities in a balanced, inclusive and consensus-based manner. We assure you, Mr. President, and Ambassador Osorio of our delegation's full support in those endeavours. We have noted the Views expressed by other Council members on the need for the publication of the Panel's final report. We are in the process of examining that and other reports, and shall express our Views subsequently.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“We are reviewing the documentation that has been made available to the new members recently, and will contribute to the proceedings of the Committee in the months ahead. The briefings by the Committee to the Council serve useful outreach and awareness purposes for the larger United Nations membership. They are designed to sensitize the larger membership about the mandate of the Committee and the activities carried out by it and its Panel of Experts. We take this opportunity to underscore the need for the Council to evolve an institutionalized mechanism to ease the transition of new Council members into the work not only of this body, but also of all its subsidiary bodies.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“On our part, we have complied fully with the provisions of resolution 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008) and 1929 (2010), and have filed the requisite reports with the 1737 Committee. Over the past several years, the 1737 Committee has undertaken several activities, including, inter alia, the adoption of guidelines for the conduct of its work, the preparation of implementation assistance notices and several reports and briefings to the Member States. Similarly, the Panel of Experts has carried out a number of tasks to assist the Committee in carrying out its mandate. The scope of activities undertaken by the Committee and its Panel is vast and requires careful examination, especially by new members of the Security Council.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“We thank Ambassador Nestor Osorio for his briefing to the Council this morning. Allow me to take this first opportunity as a new Council member to offer our perspective on the various Security Council resolutions relating to Iran and on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) and its Panel of Experts. Pakistan fully supports the internationally agreed non-proliferation goals. Pakistan is an active partner in the several global platforms and processes that are aimed at advancing disarmament and non-proliferation. It is important for all States to implement in good faith Security Council resolutions, including those relating to the Iranian nuclear issue.”
2012-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6737 (2012) · source
“We would like to remind the Council that, during the past 10 years, Pakistan's average annual budget for Afghan refugees has nearly doubled in proportion with international assistance, despite a decrease in the number of refugees. After 10 years of internationally assisted State- and institution-building in Afghanistan, this trend should be reversed and more refugees should be repatriated. We urge further international focus on the issue and hope that the forthcoming conference in Switzerland will be a success. I will also urge the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to record the trends and figures relating to the return or otherwise of Afghan refugees in his quarterly reports on a regular basis.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“I will conclude by highlighting two issues of great importance that I hope will be duly prioritized in the work of Special Representative of the Secretary- General Kubis and in our collective deliberations on Afghanistan. The first is Afghanistan's drug situation, which is a serious and growing challenge not only for Afghanistan but also for the rest of the world. Our collective goal must be the complete eradication of poppy cultivation in Afghanistan and the progressive elimination of manufacturing and trafficking of its higher derivatives. We need to pay more attention to this issue, which, regrettably, has worsened recently. Pakistan will also support regional efforts and initiatives to counter that threat. Another issue is the presence of a large number of Afghan refugees in Pakistan and Iran.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“"It is our sincere hope that the Taliban leadership, Hezb-e Islami and all other political leaders will respond positively to my appeal and agree to enter into direct negotiations in the framework of an intra-Afghan process for reconciliation and peace in Afghanistan. "Pakistan, on its part, will support such authentic Afghan processes and is prepared to do whatever it can for its success. "I would like to appeal to the international community to support fully national reconciliation and peace in Afghanistan. "We are appreciative of the important initiative taken by President Hamid Karzai and wish the intra-Afghan process every success".”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“"We also believe that the process of national reconciliation must be Afghan-led and Afghan- owned. It is imperative to promote an intra- Afghan consensus for a durable political settlement that accords with the aspirations of the people ofAfghanistan as a whole. "It is now time to turn a new leaf and open a new chapter in the history of Afghanistan. It is time to now combine the strengths of the Afghan people, in the true spirit of our noble religion, Islam, and in accordance with the glorious traditions of the Afghans to build peace and bring prosperity to Afghanistan. "In this spirit, I would like to appeal to the Taliban leadership as well as to all other Afghan groups, including Hezb-e Islami, to participate in an intra-Afghan process for national reconciliation and peace.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“We only disregard the lessons of history at our peril. A comprehensive approach, under complete Afghan ownership, is essential to address that challenge. Pakistan has always supported an Afghan-led and inclusive reconciliation process. The Prime Minister of Pakistan, in response to an unprecedented appeal from the President of Afghanistan, issued an important statement on 24 February to reiterate our long-standing support for reconciliation in Afghanistan. Allow me to share some portions of the Prime Minister's statement. "Pakistan firmly believes that respect for Afghanistan's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, as well as adherence to the principles of non-interference in internal affairs of Afghanistan, are of critical importance.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“In the area of security, Pakistan has always sought closer engagement with Afghanistan and its international partners on real issues that lie beyond polemics. The interdiction of illegal cross-border movement is vital to counter-terrorism, drug trafficking and commercial smuggling. It is a joint responsibility that needs to be discharged more vigorously. Pakistan has established over 1,000 posts along its border with Afghanistan. More than 120,000 Pakistani troops are deployed on our side of the border, at considerable financial cost. That needs to be matched on the other side of the international border. In a country suffering from four decades of war, the vexing question of security cannot be resolved by externalizing the problem or by imposing another war. Military action cannot solve problems.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“The Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Economic Commission met in Islamabad last month to discuss the modalities and timelines of various transregional economic projects. Our scholarship programme for facilitating higher education for Afghan students in Pakistan continues. More than 1,400 Afghan students have so far benefited from the programme, while some 7,000 are enrolled in Pakistani universities and professional colleges. High-level contacts between Pakistan and Afghanistan drive our bilateral cooperation. We were privileged to receive the Afghan President, together with the President of Iran, for the third Trilateral Summit in Islamabad last month. As mentioned earlier, our Foreign Minister visited Kabul last month. Parliamentary exchanges between the two countries are strengthening mutual understanding and goodwill.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“Pakistan is committed to peace, stability and development in Afghanistan. As agreed by our two Foreign Ministers in Kabul on 1 February in the joint communique, a strong, robust and independent bilateral relationship between the two countries would greatly contribute to peace and stability in the region. Our two countries are deepening interaction in diverse fields, including security, development, transit trade, economic and investment linkages, as well as infrastructure and energy. Our documented bilateral trade has reached $2.5 billion, and the target set by our leadership to double it by 2015 is well within reach. Our bilateral assistance to Afghanistan is more than we provide to any other country.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“It documents progress in the transition process against pre-identified benchmarks. The Secretary-General has rightly observed that progress in governance, development and the sustainable transition of security responsibilities is fundamentally interlinked. The Secretary-General's report also highlights fiscal sustainability and potential funding gaps in meeting the various targets in transition. It also cautions against donor fatigue and fiscal constraints in the international economic climate. Pakistan would underline the need to maintain the current political and financial interest in the transition process with a view to setting Afghanistan on a sustainable course. The value of long-term international support and private-sector investment in facilitating the transition cannot be overemphasized.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“We look forward to the increasingly effective role of the Afghan leadership in consolidating its institutions and transitioning to full responsibilities in all sectors. With a reviewed mandate, UNAMA should continue to align itself with the transition process. To an extent, UNAMA's success will depend on our collective work in the Security Council. The Council must enable UNAMA to accomplish its goals through clear mandates based on current and emerging realities. UNAMA should not be used to impose concepts and values alien to Afghanistan. We must therefore pay closer attention to the aspirations of Afghanistan's leaders, as well as the sentiments ofits people. The Secretary-General's report (S/2012/133) under consideration today provides useful updates on the situation in Afghanistan.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate. We commend you for your able stewardship of the Council. We are grateful to Ambassador Zahir Tanin for his statement. We also thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Jan Kubis for his presentation to the Security Council today. Under his able leadership, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is implementing a challenging mandate. Pakistan has always supported and facilitated the work of UNAMA. We will continue to do so. Since its inception, UNAMA has led international State-building efforts in Afghanistan. As Afghan institutions come of age, complete national ownership will be essential for the further consolidation of statehood.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“The international community's engagement to address Somalia's myriad problems is propitious. Resolution 2036 (2012), as well as today's debate, with the presidential statement (S/PRST/2012/4) backing the London communique, reflect our collective desire for peace and stability in Somalia. Pakistan will continue to support Somalia in bilateral terms, as well as in its quality as a member of the Security Council, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation contact group on Somalia and the United Nations Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. We look forward to the Istanbul conference as another milestone in our collective journey for peace in Somalia. As always, our Somali brethren will find us a steadfast partner.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“As has been stated before, the root causes of piracy exist on land, and include a complex intermix of economic breakdown caused by political and security strife as well as environmental degradation of coastal areas caused by illegal fishing and the dumping of toxic wastes. All of those factors lead to propensity among the local population to opt for piracy. 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. The humanitarian situation can unravel progress achieved in political and security spheres. We therefore need to remain seized of the humanitarian needs of the Somali people.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“We have participated in the operations of two naval task forces - Combined Task Force 150, for countering piracy in the Gulf of Aden, and Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151), for countering piracy off the coast of Somalia. Pakistan, which had commanded the task force in the past, has again been in command of CTF-151 since November 2011. As part of the international naval coalition, we can say from experience that coercive measures alone are not enough to eradicate the menace of piracy. For its complete eradication, a comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing the root causes is required.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“The development and enhancement of Somali security forces was also an element of the strategic concept paper. International assistance, including through wider engagement by the United Nations peacekeeping architecture, will be vital for that purpose. Pakistan supports the addition of a maritime component to AMISOM. for the prevention of piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia. That would complement the efforts of the international naval forces in the Gulf of Aden and adjacent waters. The area of Somali pirate activities is mostly along the Somali coastal areas, the Gulf of Aden and adjacent waters. That is the area where the anti-piracy operations should focus strictly. Over the years, Pakistan has played an active role in the international naval coalition against piracy by deploying its naval assets.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“corresponds with the benchmarks identified in the United Nations- African Union strategic concept paper. That development constitutes a stellar model of cooperation in the field of peace and security between different organs of the United Nations and the African Union. The upgraded AMISOM, with all the requisite enablers and force multipliers, will meet the objectives set forth by the United Nations and the African Union and assume an improved profile to implement its challenging mandate. AMISOM. troop-contributing countries deserve praise for their commitment and resilience. We value the financial contributions made to AMISOM. by the African Union's partners, bilateral donors and contributors to the United Nations Trust Fund for AMISOM. Long-term security and stability in Somalia cannot be ensured without a viable security setup.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“Such a commitment is essential to create a positive political environment to handle successfully the imminent transformation in Somalia. We hope that the leadership of Somalia will shoulder its responsibility and seize the opportunity provided by the strong engagement of the international community for achieving peace and stability in the country. Political progress in Somalia will remain fragile without corresponding gains in the security area. In that regard, the role of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is crucial. Resolution 2036 (2012), adopted last month, increased the scale and scope of AMISOM. It also expanded the United Nations logistical support package to enhance the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of the Mission's financing. With that, AMISOM.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“The London communique reflects the international community's desire to support Somalia, as well as the aspirations of the Somali people to a better life and future. Pakistan would join the consensus within the Security Council in support of the London communique. The end of the transition period in August should mark the end of conflict spanning more than two decades. A domestic consensus among all political stakeholders is essential to oversee this critical period. We welcome the commitment of the Somali leadership, first at Garowe in December 2011 and later in London last month, 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.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“We warmly felicitate the delegation of the United Kingdom on its assumption of the Security Council's presidency for this month. We welcome you, Sir, as the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom. We also thank Togo for its sterling stewardship of the Council in February. We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his special report on Somalia (S/2012/74). We also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Augustine Mahiga for his briefing today. At the present critical juncture in Somalia's quest for peace and stability, hope outweighs the usual skepticism associated with the country. The London conference on Somalia reflected this optimism. We commend the United Kingdom for organizing the conference.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“Fourthly, the United Nations and the IMO should assist the countries of the region in synergizing their efforts through the development of a comprehensive regional strategy and making it operational by mobilizing resources and providing technical assistance. Fifthly, in implementing counter- piracy measures, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the States of the region must be respected. Finally, in View of the experience of fighting piracy off the coast of Somalia, we would like to underline the importance of taking effective measures urgently to counter piracy in the Gulf of Guinea in order to prevent the situation from getting out of hand. We therefore support the draft resolution under consideration by the Council.”
2012-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6723 (2012) · source