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Tarragfi

lines on the record: 39
first: 2006-07-24
most recent: 2008-04-30
sittings or episodes: 6
sources: un-security-council

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“Along with the reinforcement of internal legislative measures, Brazil is progressively strengthening cooperation with its MERCOSUR partners to curb the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. The implementation and further development of the Programme of Action will enhance the importance of multilateral cooperation in addressing global challenges in this field through globally coordinated responses. Despite national efforts, there are still loopholes that allow the diversion of small arms and light weapons to the illegal market. We think much more remains to be done. For that reason Brazil will continue to work with determination towards achieving the goal of eliminating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“In 2004, in collaboration with State governments and organized civil society, the Federal Government launched a major nationwide disarmament campaign aimed at promoting a culture of peace, raising public awareness on the dangers inherent in the possession of weapons and stimulating their voluntary disposal. Between July 2004 and October 2005, 464,000 guns were collected by the campaign, which has also been considered instrumental in reducing killings. Before the campaign, homicide rates were constantly increasing in Brazil. This trend was reversed in 2004, with a reduction of 12 per cent in that ominous rate from 2003 to 2006. In View of this positive result, the Brazilian Government has recently relaunched the campaign. At the subregional and regional levels, there have also been important developments.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“On the issue of the destruction of surplus ammunition and stockpile management, Brazil is aware of the security and safety problems that may arise from inadequate procedures, especially in post-conflict situations. However, the determination of what constitutes surplus quantities is the purview of the competent national authorities, subject to the respective national constitutional and legal systems, as provided for in the Programme of Action. There is a growing awareness in Brazil regarding the importance of controlling firearms in all aspects, given the impact on public security.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“We firmly believe deliberations on this issue must lead to an international instrument that effectively disciplines the legal trade in conventional arms without interfering with the right of States to manufacture, import, export, transfer and retain such weapons. The report of the Secretary-General also makes some interesting points that should be highlighted. It notes that the issue of ammunition is not adequately addressed by the Programme of Action or by the international marking and tracing instrument, but it does form a key component of the small arms issue. We concur with the Secretary-General's assessment that the non-legally binding status of the Programme of Action may imply lower prioritization than is needed. We think that this is also the case with the marking and tracing instrument.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“That is particularly important in the light of the upcoming Biennial Meeting to consider the implementation of the Programme of Action. In this respect, we think that many areas have yet to be adequately addressed. The current report of the Secretary-General brings to light some areas where progress, we believe, can be made. In particular, we welcome the recommendation to develop an international framework for authentication, reconciliation and standardization of end-user certificates. That would be an important step towards improving export and import controls. Enacting, enforcing and strengthening transfers controls is a shared responsibility of all States and an essential measure to prevent the diversion of small arms and light weapons to the illicit market.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“The solution to this problem requires the commitment of all States and the assistance of civil society, as well as the necessary inputs of international, regional and subregional entities. The international community has been working in unison in order to establish effective mechanisms to deal with the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons. In this context, attention should continue to be devoted to the process of monitoring the implementation of the measures contained in the Programme of Action of the 2001 Conference. Our collective experience in implementing the Programme of Action has clearly revealed some of its shortcomings. The ambitious goals of the Programme are still far from being accomplished. They continue to require reinforced commitment and political will from Governments and civil societies.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“I am indeed very pleased to see you today, Ambassador Kumalo, at the end of a productive presidency of the Security Council in this month of April. We are also thankful to Ms. Hannelore Hoppe of the Office of Disarmament Affairs for her presentation of the Secretary-General's report. The ready availability and the misuse of small arms and light weapons pose a great threat to the security of States. Such weapons exacerbate conflicts, fuel international terrorism, undermine peacebuilding efforts and contribute to immense suffering. The issue of small arms and light weapons, whether in the context of disarmament, national security or public security or from a humanitarian perspective, must therefore be discussed in all relevant and appropriate forums.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“We recognize the strategic importance of renewable energy as a driver of sustainable development. Renewable fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, can play a major role in the world's energy matrix. We are indeed convinced that biofuels can help to address four important challenges of our century: energy supply; environmental sustainability; employment and income generation in rural areas; and technological development. In conclusion, the delegation of Brazil recognizes the importance of the international debate on climate change and energy, with special emphasis on renewable energies. The General Assembly would provide the appropriate venue for addressing these issues in a comprehensive manner and with the participation of all Member States.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source
“It may nonetheless add to the political perspective on the debate. It could also serve to underline such issues as the recognition of the historical responsibility for the accumulation of greenhouse gases and the funding of adaptation measures. The strategic nature of issues related to climate change and energy requires stronger and more effective cooperation frameworks that recognize the role of developing countries in the search for solutions that take into account the challenges of global warming while contributing to economic growth and social justice. My Government favours diversification of energy sources, both as a way to provide new development prospects and new sources of income for many developing countries and as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source
“That principle - according to which the contribution one country can make to the solution of the problem must be proportional to its contribution to the creation of that problem - is of vital importance for equitable and balanced international cooperation among countries. The global nature of climate change and its multiple dimensions suggest that any relevant international debate on the issue should take place at a forum of universal representation, such as the General Assembly. The increasing importance of issues related to world climate would warrant serious consideration of the possibility of convening a special session of the General Assembly to discuss the matter. The debate at the United Nations should not seek to be a substitute for negotiations undertaken in the context of the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Should the countries listed in annex I of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which are historically responsible for global warming, not fulfil their commitments regarding the reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases in a timely manner, scientists have agreed that there is a high probability that the world climate will be seriously affected, thereby becoming another factor of social and economic instability in many areas of the world. My Government firmly supports the strengthening of the international regime on climate change, that is, the UNFCCC and its Kyoto Protocol. We remain convinced that the negotiating process should continue to take place exclusively in the context of the international regime and that it should be guided by the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Not only should conflicts not be traced back to a single cause, but the matter is also invariably loaded with many political connotations that might impair an objective analysis. My delegation considers that there is a more relevant, stronger link between climate change and development as opposed to security. Droughts or floods can ravage the economies of many countries, especially in the developing world, and can aggravate poverty and underdevelopment. But the effects of climatic phenomena per se do not necessarily result in conflicts. The social and economic consequences of extreme events related to climate change may arguably impact international security.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source
“My delegation wishes to associate itself with the Views expressed by the Chairman of the Group of 77 earlier in this meeting. We would also like to acknowledge the United Kingdom's initiative to convene an open debate in the Security Council to examine the interrelationships among energy, security and climate. Climate change is an extremely important issue with multiple dimensions. However, utmost caution must be exercised in establishing links between conflicts and the utilization of natural resources or the evolution of climate on our planet. To determine whether any particular environmental phenomenon represents a threat to international peace and security remains a very complex task.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Two experts, nationals of permanent members of this Council, had their contracts extended until the end of 2007, with the possibility of a further extension. The contracts of the three others, who are not nationals of permanent members, were extended for shorter periods of time. No clear explanation was provided for such differential treatment of the experts. Possibly, such treatment had to do with the fact that some are nationals of permanent members and some are not. If that is so, it is our hope that in the future similar decisions by the Committee will afford equal opportunity to experts, irrespective of their nationality.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We greatly encourage the continuation of outreach activities - in particular regional seminars such as that held in Lima, Peru, in November 2006 - to States of Latin America and the Caribbean in order to promote greater awareness of the provisions of that resolution. With regard to the reporting mechanism, we believe that the Committee should concentrate on concluding the evaluation of the national reports - the first report - and of additional information - the second report. Countries that have not yet provided that information should be encouraged to do so as soon as possible. The Committee should establish a date in order for Member States to present a third report, if deemed necessary. Before concluding, I refer to a recent decision taken by the 1540 Committee to extend the contracts of five of its experts.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The final result of the work of the 1540 Committee should be to provide a comprehensive picture of the efforts being undertaken at the national and international levels to respond to the threat posed by non-State actors having access to weapons of mass destruction. It is important, however, that the Committee continue to abide by the principle that technical assistance should follow the formal request of a Member State, which alone is in a position to identify its own interests and shortcomings. In response to specific requests, the Brazilian Government has offered to provide assistance to States in the Latin American and Caribbean region and to other developing countries lacking the legal and/or regulatory infrastructures and implementation experience required to implement the provisions of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The risk of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is one of the nefarious consequences of the very existence of those weapons, whose threat will be definitively removed only by means of their complete, verifiable and irreversible elimination. As one of the countries that helped negotiate resolution 1540 (2004) in 2004, Brazil once again underlines that the core of the work of the 1540 Committee should be that of facilitating the provision of technical assistance. The 1540 Committee should be a vehicle for cooperative efforts and for facilitating the provision of technical assistance to strengthen national capabilities.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your work as President of the Security Council for the month of February, as well as on your able chairmanship of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). This open debate on resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006) is a timely opportunity for Member States to underline their concern that the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as well as their means of delivery, constitutes a threat to international peace and security. Preventing such proliferation and the horrifying possibility that those weapons may one day fall into terrorist hands requires appropriate action by all Member States.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Such a strategy should take into account the Quartet Road Map, the principle of land for peace derived from the Madrid Conference and the recommendations of the Beirut Arab League summit. The international community should seize this opportunity to put back on track the Middle East peace process and to end, once and for all, the conflicts that have caused so much suffering and despair. In this regard, I wish to reiterate President Lula's proposal made at the beginning of the current session of the General Assembly to call a broad conference sponsored by the United Nations, with the participation of countries of the region and others that could assist, through their capacities and successful experience, the Middle East countries and peoples in finding ways to live peacefully despite their differences.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Furthermore, we call for the return of the abducted Israeli soldier and the setting up of conditions for achieving a durable solution of the crisis, including the end of the launching of Qassam rockets against the Israeli population. The creation of a free, democratic and economically viable Palestinian State, in accordance with the legitimate aspirations of its people, living side by side in peace and security with the State of Israel, as established in Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and 1515 (2003), and within internationally recognized borders, is a sine qua non condition to ensure lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. Brazil stresses the need to put in motion a political process for the development of a strategy and its pertinent timeline to implement the vision of two States.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Only the resumption of negotiations that involve all interested parties can result in a just and comprehensive agreement capable of paving the way for a lasting peace to the Arab- Israeli conflict in all its aspects. Brazil calls upon the international community to lend its continued support for prompt humanitarian action to the Palestinian people, who are now facing one of the most serious humanitarian crises ever. Particular attention must be paid to the sensitive issue of the large number of Palestinian prisoners detained in Israel. It is critical, as a confidence- building measure, that the Palestinian political leaders now detained in Israel should be promptly released.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We have voiced our dismay at the spiral of brutality predicated on retaliation and revenge that characterizes daily life in parts of the Middle East. Too many innocent lives have already been claimed. In line with that, we call upon the Israeli Government to cease all military operations in Gaza without delay, and on the Palestinian side to also halt attacks against Israel. We call for a full investigation of the incident that took place yesterday in Beit Hanoun, which, through the constant use of disproportionate force, provoked the death of many innocent civilians. Peace will not be achieved by merely trying to force a final capitulation.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564Resumption1 (2006) · source
“This debate is taking place against the backdrop of an increasingly grave situation in the Middle East. The stalemate in the peace process keeps the whole region under permanent instability, as once again proven by the recent tragic developments. This situation of virtual diplomatic paralysis fosters the escalation of tension and hostilities and poses a renewed challenge to the Security Council as regards the effectiveness of its reaction, its methods of work and its transparency. It also highlights the need to urgently address the underlying causes of the conflict. Unless prompt and concrete measures are adopted, the Council may be faced with a full-scale crisis beyond its control. Brazil has often expressed its condemnation of all acts of violence, particularly all forms of terrorism.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We are committed to supporting all initiatives designed to make the West African countries prosperous and stable. I believe that this debate provides further evidence of the relevant and active role of Ghana in building peace in the region. As President Lula said in welcoming President John Kufuor on his recent Visit to Brazil, "for decades Ghana has been writing a fundamental page in the African saga. The heroic struggle of Kwame Nkrumah against colonialism, for the right of Africa to decide its destiny, enthused the continent and the world. Many Brazilians mirrored themselves in that example".”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Brazil would like to pay tribute to the endeavours of the African Union in West Africa. I would also like to congratulate ECOWAS for its relentless efforts in the defence of peace and development in the area. In particular, I would like to express my Government's appreciation for the decision to transform the moratorium on small arms into a convention, which will represent a credible framework for action. We equally commend the contribution made by the United Nations Office for West Africa in drafting the convention. My country has a special interest in the development of Africa, the source of the majority of the Brazilian population. The current administration of President Lula attaches high priority to strengthening relations with the African continent.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The lack of economic growth remains a source of unrest, and State institutions sorely need to be supported and strengthened. The United Nations and its Member States should show, with practical deeds - as Brazil has tried to do - its solidarity with Guinea-Bissau. The Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries and the India-Brazil-South Africa Forum are also assisting that country with projects that, we hope, will have a positive and immediate impact on the population. It is important that the Council continue its quarterly review of the United Nations Peacebuilding 06-46 124 Support Office in Guinea-Bissau and consider broadening its mandate. We firmly believe that investing a little more time and money in Guinea- Bissau now will spare suffering in the future and obviate the need to return after a hasty exit.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The Kimberly Process has shown us the way ahead. The newly established Peacebuilding Commission represents an important instrument for supporting the consolidation of peace in West Africa. We are happy that Sierra Leone will be considered in the country-specific configuration of the Commission. The Peacebuilding Commission has been created to garner resources and support in order to address the problems of countries in the rebuilding process. The Commission's work on Sierra Leone will certainly lead us to understand better the regional dynamics and the needs of other countries in the region. In West Africa, the Brazilian Government considers that Guinea-Bissau deserves particular attention. That country has struggled to achieve stability, but its situation is fragile.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We are of the View that, in the short run, two interrelated issues deserve special attention: the reduction of youth unemployment, and programmes for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) and for security sector reform. Unemployment deprives young people of a legitimate source of income and makes them prey to warlords in their petty but bloody conflicts. Foreign investment and trade can help put the region back on the track of development. DDR programmes must have reliable resources in all of their phases and, when a peacekeeping operation is deployed, should rely on assessed resources for funding. To that list, one could add the use made of the natural resources of the region. It is important to prevent the illegal exploitation of natural resources, the proceeds of which are used to fuel war.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Without neglecting the immediate humanitarian and security needs, the main task of the United Nations is to support long-term initiatives in West Africa that can produce a "virtuous cycle" of socio-political inclusion, sustainable development and peace, thereby preventing a relapse into violence and political instability. That long-term effort must be predicated on the understanding that no peace is sustainable if the root causes of the conflict are not addressed, as rightly elaborated in the concept paper prepared for this debate (S/2006/610). The countries in West Africa require the creation and reinforcement of capacity-building, which is essential for a prosperous and stable economy. In addition, cooperation among neighbouring countries is to be encouraged.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In recent years, countries in West Africa have been involved in a number of conflicts. But today, thanks to the return of peace, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau can aspire to enjoying economic growth and political stability; C6te d'Ivoire is making every effort to return to constitutional rule. The stability of those countries, however, is fragile and requires continuous support. For this reason, the various United Nations missions in the region should be maintained and reinforced, and cooperation among them should open a new and dynamic process to tackle cross-border issues.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Brazil has long held that lasting peace can be achieved in post-conflict situations only by means of the early implementation of concrete measures aimed at attaining social, economic and institutional development. It is in the interests of the international community to contribute to the consolidation of peace in West Africa. Peace, security and development not only are crucial for the people in the region, but also help spread progress to a wider area in the continent. In that sense, Brazil considers the Zone of Peace and Cooperation in the South Atlantic, which comprises countries from West Africa and South America, to be a valuable instrument in fostering peace and development and in promoting closer cooperation among countries on both sides of the ocean.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509Resumption1 (2006) · source
“I would like to thank the Ghanaian presidency for having convened this timely open debate on peace consolidation in West Africa, a subject of the utmost importance for my country. I would like to extend our warmest greetings to you, Sir, Minister Nana Akufo-Addo, as you preside over the meeting. I am also grateful to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa, Ahmedou Ould- Abdallah, and to the Executive Secretary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, for their informative statements. This Council meeting addresses two topics of particular interest to all of us: peacebuilding and Africa.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In closing, I wish to reiterate that Brazil is fully committed to the cause of promoting and protecting the rights of the child in general and is determined to support effective measures designed to protect children affected by armed conflict.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Likewise, we should profit from the contributions that civil society, especially non-governmental organizations, can make to coordination efforts. Such broad and comprehensive coordination is essential to maximize the effect of the Council's actions in stopping the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. I should not let pass this opportunity to highlight the importance of the independent review of the implementation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism. At this point, it is not realistic to expect that the evaluation will be completed by 31 July, but it is important that the conclusions of the independent review indicate how effectively the mechanism can link the work of the Security Council to that of other organs of the United Nations, as well as shed light on the division of responsibilities.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494Resumption1 (2006) · source
“It is therefore important to have the involvement of other relevant bodies of the United Nations system. We expect that the Security Council, based on its Working Group established under resolution 1612 (2005), will work in close coordination with the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. That joint effort is required to address all the aspects of the issue, including the demobilization and reintegration of child soldiers. There should also be coordination with UNICEF, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the United Nations Development Programme.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Having entered the era of application, as the Secretary-General indicated in his 2005 report, we are now in the process of designing mechanisms to fully implement the legal framework I have just mentioned. The adoption of resolution 1612 (2005) is the most visible development in that new phase. It establishes a set of concrete measures and the institutional basis for the Security Council to carry out its mandate. The issue of children and armed conflict constitutes a problem of a complex nature. It requires a comprehensive approach that encompasses social, economic, security and human rights perspectives. Brazil is of the view that an adequate and effective response to this multifaceted problem must comprise coordination of all its elements.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Such indiscriminate attacks on the civilian population, from all parties, must stop immediately. The position paper circulated by the presidency of the Security Council on 6 July mentions that important new developments have occurred since the last debate on this matter. Those developments show that we have finished the phase of completing the legal framework required to deal with the issue. We have consolidated the main guidelines in various instruments, such as the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, the International Labour Organization's Convention No. 182 on the worst forms of child labour, and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The problem of children and armed conflict continues to draw attention at a very high level. An effective response to that issue is essential. We are confronted by alarming figures. Nearly 90 per cent of the casualties in armed conflicts are civilians, mainly women and children. In the past decade, an estimated 20 million children worldwide were forced to leave their homes because of conflict. More than 2 million children have died as a direct result of armed clashes. Three hundred thousand children have been used as soldiers in more than 30 countries. The United Nations has a key role to play in changing that sad reality. In the Middle East, the fate of children has been no less distressing. Even Brazilian children have not been spared the bombardments of Israel on Lebanon. Three of those children living in the country died last week.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Mr. Tarragfi (Brazil) (spoke in French): Allow me, first of all, to thank the French presidency of the Council for having convened this meeting on such an important subject. (spoke in English) I also wish to congratulate Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy on her appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. Let me also thank her and Ms. Ann Veneman, Executive Director of UNICEF, for their respective statements. I am also grateful to the Secretary-General for submitting his report on children and armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We hope that the recommendations of the report will be fully implemented so that the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict in that country can be stopped once and for all.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494Resumption1 (2006) · source