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2006-08-15
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2009-04-21
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  1. “We attach particular importance to strengthening conflict prevention and resolution through early engagement, developing close partnerships with regional and subregional organizations and promoting national and local capacity in conflict prevention and resolution. In conclusion, I wish to stress my delegation's continued interest in this debate. We are also willing to explore how to further integrate innovative means of peaceful settlement of disputes into the agenda of the principal organs of the United Nations, including the Security Council.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

  2. “Apart from assisting in the settlement of specific disputes, further recourse to Chapter VI contributes to the long-term sustainability of action under Chapter VII. Early efforts to peacefully resolve disputes reduce threats to peace and security and therefore help to maintain the demand for peacekeeping operations at levels that the United Nations and Member States can manage adequately. From that perspective, greater use of mediation can be a part of the Council's overall response to the increased magnitude and complexity of peacekeeping. Therefore, my delegation agrees with the recommendations submitted by the Secretary-General.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

  3. “In the Americas, the Organization of American States was able to assist Colombia and Ecuador, and in Africa the Southern African Development Community was key to bringing about national unity in Zimbabwe. Even in cases where others are better placed to mediate a dispute, the Organization should still be ready to provide support, both political and technical, to those taking the lead, if needed. The Security Council makes good use of mediation when, for instance, it decides on the mandate of some peacekeeping operations, but it could resort more frequently and decisively to the peaceful settlement of disputes. We know that the Council's firm support to mediators strengthens their position and encourages parties to seriously engage in negotiations. Other measures could be explored.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

  4. “Early mediation will be easier to provide if the United Nations and other actors develop and keep the expertise needed for immediate and/or rapid use. In that regard, we welcome the establishment of the Mediation Support Unit within the Department of Political Affairs and its recent strengthening through the addition of seven posts. Likewise, we support efforts to help regional organizations to reinforce their own mechanisms for dispute settlement, as well as to assist national and local institutions in that respect. Such cooperation is crucial, since actors other than the United Nations can be very effective as mediators and in some cases may stand higher chances of success. Recent examples of successful regional or subregional mediation come to mind.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

  5. “They also recognized the important role of the good offices of the Secretary-General, including in the mediation of disputes, and the need to strengthen the Secretariat's capacity in that area. Based on such solid political consensus, Member States need to address a number of conceptual, political and practical aspects related to mediation, such as those addressed by the Secretary-General in his report. I wish to share my delegation's perspectives on a few of them. Mediation can be a powerful tool to help reach a solution in various stages of a dispute, but we believe the sooner it is used, the better. An effective mediation process can assist opponents to reach a settlement before the dispute turns into an armed conflict. Once violence flares, making peace becomes more challenging and human costs start rising, often dramatically.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

  6. “I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive and stimulating report (S/2009/ 189) and Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing. There seems to be widespread agreement on the merits of mediation and other means of pacific settlement of disputes referred to in Article 33 of the Charter. There is equally general support for making broader use of mediation and for a strong role for the United Nations in such a domain. That was made clear at the 2005 World Summit. Our leaders emphasized the existing obligation to settle disputes by peaceful means, in accordance with Chapter VI of the Charter and with the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

  7. “Mr. Tarrago (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): I am pleased, Sir, to see you presiding over the Security Council this month with your usual efficiency. (spoke in English) I thank you, Mr. President, for holding an open debate on mediation and settlement of disputes, which is rather appropriate and timely. After all, it seems that we are entering a new era, in which renewed efforts are being made to settle disputes by peaceful means rather than by military intervention. This debate reminds us of a fundamental role of the United Nations that has not received the attention and support needed. The debate is also consistent with the current emphasis on strengthening preventive diplomacy at the United Nations.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

  8. “It has encouraged greater coordination among United Nations bodies and agencies. The focus on the countries on its agenda has helped to strengthen the presence of the United Nations on the ground. The Peacebuilding Fund has also been playing a very important role in providing catalytic money in areas identified by the Commission. By doing so, the Fund leads by example and prompts other donors to invest in key priority areas for the consolidation of peace. Ongoing efforts to strengthen the relationship between the Fund and the Commission are much welcome and deserve to be further enhanced. We do hope that the Peacebuilding Commission can continue to grow and evolve over time, take up new countries on its agenda, and further consolidate its niche as an important body to deal with the complex challenges faced by post-conflict countries.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  9. “The Peacebuilding Commission, standing at the very heart of the international peacebuilding architecture, is particularly well suited to help turn such a vicious circle into a virtuous one of political stability and economic prosperity. Although still a relatively new body in the United Nations system, the Peacebuilding Commission is proving to add value in the three countries under its consideration. It has been instrumental in assisting local Governments in developing the necessary capacity to tread their own path to recovery and stability, in line with the principle of national ownership. Following its multifold mandate and relying on the elaboration of integrated strategies, the Commission has also been useful in marshalling resources and galvanizing all relevant stakeholders into concerted action.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  10. “In the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, we are following a two- track approach aimed at combining measures with short-term impact with a strategic assessment of the key priorities for the consolidation of peace in that country. A common trait of post-conflict countries is the institutional fragility of the State, which constrains its capacity to effectively manage public policies. There seems to be a vicious circle in which the absence of response to the most elementary needs of the population sets the conditions for political instability, which in turn further enhances the vulnerability of the already fragile State.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  11. “At the same time, it is imperative to step up efforts to support the Government in implementing programmes that can generate employment and income. That is the surest path to the reactivation of the economy, which in turn will provide the State apparatus with the necessary capacity to address the basic needs of the population. Brazil endorses proposals aimed at devising an emergency budgetary window to deal with unforeseen developments in post-conflict countries. We should not allow unexpected events - such as the recent increase in food and fuel prices - to undermine peace and stability.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  12. “The road from keeping to building peace should be seen as a continuum along which the seeds of a long- lasting peace must be spread in tandem with the provision of prompt and concrete peace dividends to the population. Our experience in peacekeeping operations in Haiti and Timor-Leste and, more recently, in coordinating peacebuilding efforts in Guinea-Bissau have reinforced our conviction of the correctness of such an integrated approach. In the case of Haiti, we have seen how useful quick impact projects are to the operation of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti and for changing the mindset of the population. Brazil strongly supports a significant increase in budgetary resources allocated to projects of that nature.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  13. “The recurrent outbreak of conflict is a symptom of fundamental tensions in a country, but peacebuilding efforts should not only aim at alleviating the symptoms; it is necessary to dive deep into the root causes of conflicts and to engage in a holistic treatment. It is important to work simultaneously on the three pillars that sustain the building of peace: strengthening political institutions, providing security and promoting economic reconstruction. Breaches in any of those pillars will impair the foundations of long- lasting peace. Brazil has long advocated the need to integrate a development component into peacekeeping operations.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  14. “I would like to thank the United Kingdom presidency of the Security Council for the initiative of organizing this open debate on the major challenges facing post-conflict countries. The United Nations system has greatly contributed to efforts aiming at stabilization and reconstruction in post-conflict countries. The international response to post-conflict situations has been evolving. Its continued improvement is a task for all of us. We concur with the analysis that better coherence among actors on the ground, with a strong leadership role by the United Nations system, and an early, flexible and expedient mechanism for mobilizing resources in the immediate aftermath of conflicts are key.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  15. “Instability and unrest will fade only once poverty, unemployment, illiteracy and other root causes of conflict are effectively addressed. The ultimate responsibility for settling the present crisis lies with the Timorese Government and people. But the United Nations and its Member States have a share of the responsibility to assist that country in setting itself on the path towards peace and development. The way to do this is through respecting the will of Timor-Leste, as so ably expressed here by Minister Guterres.”

    2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source

  16. “But it would do so on the understanding that the mission will be truly multilateral and fully accountable to the Security Council. Creating the mission is only part of the work. It is highly necessary that countries reinforce their bilateral cooperation with Timor-Leste in areas that are essential to a newly born State, such as capacity-building, electoral assistance, development planning and civil administration. The Brazilian Government has already taken steps to start new projects and to continue with the previous ones. The efforts of the Timorese towards reconciliation and their search for justice should be equally acknowledged. We should support the Timorese Government's decisions that are meant to tackle the acute problems of development and to find ways to improve the well-being of its people.”

    2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source

  17. “It will be critical for the credibility and implementation of the Council's decisions that the establishment of the new mission be made in full agreement with the Timorese authorities and that, whatever its configuration, the mission report to the Security Council periodically. It is our view that the new peacekeeping operation must comprise elements in all relevant areas. In particular, it should have a civilian component, including a strong electoral unit; a police component capable of ensuring public safety; and a small military component under United Nations command and control. Brazil is, at present, considering seriously the possibility of contributing troops to the military component of the mission, alongside contributions it can make to the other elements.”

    2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source

  18. “We think that the Council will honour its commitment to Timor-Leste by taking the decision to create a new mission in line with the report of the Secretary-General, which has accurately captured the meaning of national ownership and taken on board the will of the Timor-Leste Government. May I refer to the Brazilian Government's concern at a tendency to transfer responsibilities of the United Nations, and of the Security Council, to individual countries? While such expediency may help and be salutary in emergencies, it carries many risks if it is prolonged; risks that range from associating the United Nations with the condoning of "neo- trusteeship", to prejudicing the image of the United Nations as a neutral and impartial provider of assistance.”

    2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source

  19. “While the support of the international community is valuable - indeed, indispensable - in order to be effective and welcome by the people, it must respect the sovereign decisions of the Timorese. Planning and deciding on the mission are also essential features not to be dismissed in the case of Timor-Leste. Suffice it to recall the words of the Brahimi report just cited by the Permanent Representative of Portugal. The new mission should be endowed with a clear mandate and adequate means to fulfil it. Depriving the mission of the necessary means - personnel, financial or other - would only hamstring it in discharging its mandate and would probably entail further suffering and be more costly in the future. My Government believes that the Council has a clear responsibility to ensure the safety and security of the people of Timor-Leste.”

    2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source

  20. “The situation in Timor-Leste in the last few months has reminded us of some valuable lessons in the field of peacekeeping. We have had bad experiences when the presence of the United Nations was shortened for budgetary reasons or to comply with artificial time frames. The drawdown of peacekeeping operations should only be carried out upon achievement of real progress in recovering from conflict and in building institutions. One cannot but recall that the precipitous decision to leave Timor- Leste might have contributed to the security troubles of the past few months. The second mistake is not to give proper attention to national ownership in the peacekeeping and peacebuilding processes.”

    2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source

  21. “I would like to thank the Ghanaian presidency for convening this debate on the situation in Timor-Leste. That country, as a new member of the international community, continues to deserve the support of the United Nations in its struggle to consolidate its independence. I wish to extend my warmest welcome to His Excellency Jose Luis Guterres, the new Minister for Foreign Affairs of Timor-Leste. I also acknowledge the presence of Ambassador Luis Fonseca, Executive Secretary of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries, with whose statement we associate ourselves. May I also mention the remarkable work done by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Ian Martin, and his team. Their thorough and insightful report must serve as the basis for the deliberations on the future of the United Nations presence in Timor- Leste.”

    2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source