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Terzi Di Sant'Agata

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first: 1996-04-15
most recent: 2008-12-31
sittings or episodes: 23
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“Obviously, it would have been impossible to undertake this visit under challenging conditions without the flawless organization carried out by the Secretariat and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), as well as the highly professional logistical and security support provided by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). I would also like to thank Ambassador Haroon, Permanent Representative of Pakistan; Ambassador Al-Jarman, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates; Ambassador Al-Murad, Permanent Representative of Kuwait; and Ambassador AI-Nasser, Permanent Representative of Qatar. Through the efforts of their countries' respective authorities, they provided us with very valuable assistance in our travels.”
2008-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6031 (2008) · source
“The Security Council travelled to Afghanistan from 21 to 28 November, guided by the agreed terms of reference that were recently circulated as an official document of 2 the Council. I believe that the mission achieved its main goal of developing a first-hand assessment of the situation in the country at a critical juncture. I am convinced that future Council deliberations on Afghanistan will be better informed as a result of this first-hand fact-finding mission. I wish to thank all colleagues who participated in the mission for their outstanding contributions to our discussions in Afghanistan. I also wish to thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for his kindness in accompanying the mission and his effectiveness in facilitating the meetings with the Afghan authorities.”
2008-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6031 (2008) · source
“The Court is entitled to intervene only when national authorities are unwilling or unable to genuinely prosecute. All States are under the primary obligation to prevent or to punish offences committed in their territories. It is still possible for the Government of the Sudan, in the context of Darfur, to prove that it can prosecute and punish those who have committed crimes, at all levels, in its national courts. Justice, however, can no longer be postponed.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“It may also be appropriate to recall that the Government of the Sudan and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur are under a specific obligation to comply with Security Council resolutions. In that regard, we believe that the Security Council should carefully and promptly consider the issue of the possible adoption of individual sanctions with respect to those against whom arrest warrants have been issued. Italy encourages the ongoing dialogue and diplomatic efforts deployed to date by the ICC, the African Union and the League of Arab States, as cited in the report. Fighting impunity is an important priority for the international community, but that principle, which is at the core of the Rome Statute of the ICC, has yet to be translated into consistent practice.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“I should like to recall that in its paragraph 2 it requires that "the Government of Sudan and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur, shall cooperate fully with and provide any necessary assistance to the Court and the Prosecutor pursuant to this resolution". We are concerned by the reports of continued lack of cooperation, to which I have referred, and by the fact that the two arrest warrants that have been issued have not yet been executed. The European Union has issued many clear statements calling on the Government of the Sudan to cooperate unconditionally with the ICC and to surrender the two individuals for whom it has issued arrest warrants.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“There is no doubt that bringing to justice those responsible for serious and continued violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law cannot be avoided, in order to contribute to peace in Darfur and throughout the country. Italy welcomes the action undertaken by the Prosecutor with regard to the attacks against the African Union peacekeeping mission at Haskanita in 2007. The Rome Statue is clear in qualifying that type of crime as a war crime. At the same time, we strongly condemn all attacks against the civilian population, non-governmental organizations and humanitarian organizations, as described in the Prosecutor's report. Resolution 1593 (2005) must be fully implemented.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Today we are being told once again that appalling crimes against civilians, including heinous violence against women, continue to be committed in Darfur in a climate of impunity. And we are being told that Sudanese institutions are still not cooperating with the International Criminal Court, while worrisome allegations are increasingly being made concerning the continuing involvement of the Sudanese Government in facilitating the activities of the Janjaweed militias. The need for a more effective approach to the conflict in Darfur, encompassing the humanitarian, security, political and rule-of-law dimensions, is today more urgent than ever in order to restore and maintain a lasting peace.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“I too would like, on behalf of my delegation and on my own account, to thank Mr. Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, for his important briefing. I reiterate Italy's full support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and for the work of the Prosecutor. Italy appreciates the difficult circumstances in which the Prosecutor is conducting this investigation and wishes to renew its strong confidence in him and in the Court. Italy believes that full support for him by the Security Council should emerge from today's debate. More than three years have passed since the adoption of resolution 1593 (2005). On that occasion the Council decided to send a strong signal that peace and justice must be pursued hand in hand.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Italy has always supported the fundamental norm-setting activities of the Disarmament Commission and is committed to the immediate start and early conclusion of negotiations of a non-discriminatory, universally applicable treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons. Therefore, we fully support efforts to make these United Nations bodies more effective. Their broad membership makes them an expression of the entire international community. This is crucial, because United Nations efforts in the field of disarmament and international security cannot succeed unless they enjoy the broadest political support.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“In addition to the Security Council's primary responsibility for the maintenance of peace and security, we would like to highlight the efforts of other United Nations bodies, namely the General Assembly, its two subsidiary bodies - the First Committee and the Disarmament Commission - and the Conference on Disarmament. The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs and its regional centres also play an important role. The First Committee's role in setting the global disarmament agenda cannot be overstated. Nor can the Disarmament Commission's guidelines, which provide the relevant standards for the establishment of nuclear- weapon-free zones.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Close cooperation with regional organizations and arrangements is often crucial. The Council has often debated the role of regional organizations and favoured their role in managing the crises that concern them directly. A new security consensus to effectively face today's multifaceted threats should be based on a close relationship between the Security Council and regional organizations. In 1993, the United Nations Disarmament Commission adopted guidelines and recommendations for regional approaches to disarmament. Regional and 023-6091!) global approaches to disarmament are complementary and should be pursued simultaneously. The toolbox of arms control and confidence-building measures developed in Europe, for example, could make a useful contribution to the global efforts of the United Nations.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“This connection between security, development and human rights means that gains in one area translate into positive consequences for the other two. Disarmament can indeed free up resources for development, while an effective collective security system can reduce the need for military expenditures by individual States. Member States should feel that their security concerns are better addressed in a multilateral framework than in an arms race. Strengthening collective security arrangements at both the global and regional levels can therefore generate the confidence needed to promote disarmament. The Security Council has a specific and special role to play. To be credible, it must be able to address crises at an early stage, prevent them from degenerating into open conflicts and find solutions when they do.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Italy aligns itself with the statement that the representative of the French presidency of the European Union will deliver on behalf of the Union. Today's debate provides us with an opportunity to examine the relationship between disarmament and peace and security and to reaffirm our commitment to an effective multilateral system centred on the United Nations as the best framework for coordinated action in this field. The link between peace and security, development and human rights is clear and undisputed. We are all committed to pursuing these goals together, knowing that there can be no peace and security without the fulfilment of basic needs and no economic development without the rule of law and respect for human rights.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“At the outset, Mr. President, I wish to express our deepest appreciation for your presence today. Our appreciation goes also to the delegation of Costa Rica for convening this debate on strengthening collective security through general regulation and reduction of armaments. I have been asked by my Government to convey to Your Excellency a sincere welcome, underlining the high significance of you presiding over this Council today. I would also like to express appreciation to the Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Panama, His Excellency Samuel Lewis-Navarro, for being here today and delivering his statement, and to the High Representative of for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Duarte, for his statement.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“A vital private sector is a central element of a democratic system and, in that regard, Italy is committed to cooperating with Iraq within the framework of the International Compact with Iraq and of the bilateral friendship and cooperation agreement signed in 2007. My country has been at the side of the Iraqi people and institutions in their efforts to build a democratic State that is at peace with itself and with its neighbours. I should like to conclude by affirming that commitment.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“A few days ago, my Government organized a conference on the issue of militias, attended by representatives of all the major Iraqi political forces. The message from that meeting was clear: There is no place for militias and armed groups in a democratic society. The disbandment of those armed groups that still exist in Iraq outside State control and the integration of their members into Iraq's legitimate security forces and civilian life are therefore essential to the stabilization of the country. The development of a viable private sector is not only an economic priority but also a political one. It would diversify the economy and provide the alternative revenue sources needed to break the State budget's dependency on fluctuations in the oil market. The approval of a hydrocarbons law is thus a clear priority.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“The elections must take place in a fair and transparent manner, free of interference or intimidation from armed groups. I would like to welcome in particular the adoption of a law that provides for reserved seats for Iraqi minorities. The representation of minorities is a key element, especially in a country as diverse and rich in cultures and communities as Iraq. The affirmation of such a principle is of great importance. Another top priority is the issue of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). Their safe and voluntary return home must be a priority. The international community should support the Iraqi Government's actions as well as that of the host countries in that endeavour. There are encouraging signs, with some refugees and IDPs starting to return voluntarily. That progress must be consolidated.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“All the Iraqi political forces should be encouraged to continue the political dialogue in order to solve outstanding issues and reach agreed solutions on such fundamental questions as the structure of the Iraqi institutions and the sharing of power and resources. The ongoing constitutional review is of the utmost importance. The Iraqi political situation seems to be moving in the right direction. I refer in particular to the adoption of a new provincial electoral law, a major step forward that shows once again the commitment of the Iraqi political forces to democracy and dialogue. We look forward to the holding of provincial elections, another step in building a democratic Iraq that will empower representative local leaders and give a chance to all Iraqi political forces to remain engaged.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“I would like to thank Ambassador Khalilzad for his briefing on behalf of the Multinational Force in Iraq (MNF-I) and Ambassador Al Bayati for his statement. Let me also associate myself with the statement delivered by Ambassador Ripert on behalf of the European Union. We share the Secretary-General's assessment of the situation in Iraq in his latest report (S/2008/688). The Government of Iraq has made substantial progress in the security situation. The increasing autonomy of the Iraqi Security Forces is also a positive development. In that regard, I would like to note that Italy remains committed to helping Iraq build its security capacities through the NATO Training Mission. At the same time, I agree with the Secretary- General that this progress will remain fragile unless it is backed up by a national reconciliation process.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“I, too, would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Staffan de Mistura, for his very informative briefing today. I would also like to commend his efforts towards the significant results that United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is achieving in supporting the Government of Iraq, as he described. I would ask him to please also pass on our congratulations and best wishes for the continuation of their important work in Iraq to all UNAMI staff. UNAMI, as underlined by the Special Representative, has an essential role in addressing a number of very complex and significant questions. Therefore, ensuring the safety of the United Nations presence in Iraq remains a high priority for the United Nations and the Security Council.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“My Government, in its full commitment to women's rights, would like to reaffirm on this occasion its commitment to promoting the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in all United Nations forums.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission has proved that it can make a difference by redressing inequalities and creating the conditions for sustainable development on solid, non-discriminatory foundations. It does so through the inclusion of gender perspectives in its integrated peacebuilding strategies. The Commission must continue to engage women's organizations in every phase of its work, ensuring their full involvement in the planning, elaboration and monitoring of its integrated strategies. Women are key social, political and economic actors in ensuring the success of stabilization and rebuilding efforts. Every time a success is achieved in a rebuilding effort, there is a critical presence of the women's segment of society. At the same, women are stakeholders who, more than others, face discrimination.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“In that area, the United Nations can contribute to further progress by, for instance, considering how the participation of women can be better reflected in peacekeeping mission mandates and by providing those missions with needed expertise and resources. Other practical steps that could also be considered are the appointment of more women as the Secretary-General's special representatives or envoys, the inclusion of a gender component in all United Nations peacekeeping and political missions and the establishment of structured gender expertise in the mediation capacities of the Department for Political Affairs. In the same light, we believe that creating a strengthened and consolidated United Nations entity for women is of critical importance.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“As that last example shows, the participation of women in the peace process since its inception has been a main factor in encouraging a relevant segment of Burundi's civil society to develop remarkable leadership skills, to become a more effective political actor, and to be perceived as a legitimate participant in national recovery efforts. This is not just a question of how many women are included in a political or decision-making process; it is about enabling them to champion issues that are also vital to their empowerment. That is possible only through the full engagement of civil society and women's organizations. We should, at the same time, consider women's resource needs, such as training and capacity-building programmes.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“As the Secretary- General indicates in his report, "in most conflict and post-conflict societies women remain excluded from conflict prevention and gender-based early warning indicators are largely ignored" (S/2008/622, para. 38). Far too often, women are excluded from negotiating tables in peace processes, and that happens because of the lack of political will and of adequate resources. The participation of women in all phases of conflict resolution and peacebuilding has a clear and vast potential. I think, for example, of the participation of Somali women as a "sixth clan" in the National Reconciliation Conference and of the key contribution of Burundi's women to the Arusha process.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“Women cannot participate effectively in decision- making processes unless their security is guaranteed, abuses are prosecuted and blanket amnesties are kept off the table. Tragically, sexual violence continues to be used as a weapon of war to destroy the very fabric of society. The Secretary-General's report foreseen by next June is therefore crucial. We believe that it should include detailed information on sexual violence in conflict situations that are on the Council's agenda, particularly on perpetrators and, more generally, on emerging patterns. While resolution 1820 (2008) was a major step in implementing the protection pillar of resolution 1325 (2000), action is also needed on other pillars. We thus welcome the President's initiative to focus today's debate on women's participation.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting on the implementation of the landmark resolution 1325 (2000). Let me also thank Special Adviser Mayanja, Under-Secretary-General Le Roy, Executive Director Alberdi and Ms. Taylor for their statements. Italy aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of France on behalf of the European Union. The adoption of resolution 1820 (2008) in June was a milestone in the Security Council's efforts to protect women and a major step forward in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Resolution 1820 (2008) clearly states that sexual violence in situations of armed conflict, when used as a war tactic, is a matter of peace and security and is therefore a responsibility of the Security Council. That aspect was clearly and well-underlined by Executive Director Alberdi.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“We do not see why a similar model cannot be found by Djibouti and Eritrea to settle the border issue in Ras Doumeira. Finally, I would like to like to stress the importance of the facilitating role of regional organizations, namely the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union and the League of Arab States, whose efforts must be fully sustained by the Security Council. A close collaboration between those efforts and initiatives of the Security Council is the key to a successful conflict prevention strategy. At the same time, we should make sure that the present crisis does not disappear from the radar screen of the Council and that progress is closely monitored in order that we can adjust our action accordingly.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“My Government shares the view contained in the report that the final settlement of the border between Djibouti and Eritrea would be a real contribution to resolving the current crisis. We encourage both parties to agree on a framework to address this issue from a legal perspective. Like France, Italy is ready to place at the disposal of the parties its historical and technical knowledge of the process leading to the current border situation. We see the need for a consistent approach to all border disputes in the subregion. The dispute between Yemen and Eritrea was resolved by a decision of the International Court of Justice. The border dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea was entrusted by the parties to the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission, whose decisions need to be applied on the ground.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“Conversely, my country regrets the lack of engagement of Eritrea with regional and United Nations efforts to facilitate a bilateral settlement, in particular the fact that the Eritrean forces have not responded to international calls for withdrawal and the lack of cooperation with the United Nations fact- finding mission. I hope that the presence of Ambassador Desta among us today and his contribution to the debate may be a sign of renewed will to take part constructively in a solution to the present situation. The United Nations fact-finding mission has produced a balanced and informative report (8/2008/602) that provides a number of useful proposals. Reactivating dialogue and returning to the status quo ante are immediate priorities that need to be accompanied by long-term sustainable solutions.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“I also wish to thank the Permanent Representative of Eritrea, Ambassador Desta, for taking part in today's debate and conveying his Government's perspective. Italy shares the concerns expressed by President Guelleh on the ongoing militarization of the area of Ras Doumeira, which could become another source of instability in a region already strained by heavy security and by humanitarian and development challenges. Italy commends the Government of Djibouti for the restraint exercised since the outbreak of this situation, as well as for having withdrawn its troops, as requested of both parties by the Security Council presidential statement of 12 June (S/PRST/2008/20). In the face of its repeated offers to engage, Djibouti's sense of frustration is understandable and deserves our full solidarity.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“I wish to extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti, and to his delegation and to thank him for providing the Council with updated information and views on the situation around the border with Eritrea. What His Excellency Ismail Omar Guelleh has just said about Somalia is fully and vigorously shared by my country. The tragedy affecting the Somali people and the wider regional impact the Somali crisis is having requires an adequate and urgent response by the international community and by this Council. I would also like to reiterate my Government's appreciation for the efforts made by the President of the Republic of Djibouti in the reconciliation process in Somalia.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“The countries on the agenda so far are from Africa. While the majority of conflicts do indeed occur there, to be a truly global instrument the Commission also has to look at other regions. It must have a broad range of vision to become the world's most reliable instrument for peacebuilding. Time has shown that we can live up to these challenges.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“The scope and nature of the mandate should contemplate the further steps to be taken. Peacekeeping should no longer be conceived as a stop-gap measure to simply monitor a ceasefire or implement a peace agreement. It should be seen as a long-term investment in peace and the first crucial phase of the international community's involvement. The Peacebuilding Commission should develop close and effective cooperation with the entire United Nations system, first and foremost with the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. System-wide coherence is therefore a unique opportunity to make the Commission's strategies in the field more effective and to prevent gaps in the transition from peacebuilding to development. I would like to conclude by focusing on the Peacebuilding Commission's agenda.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“It provides the Commission with analyses and instruments to develop and implement effective strategies and support for the effective involvement of the United Nations system. The Security Council has actively participated in examining countries' requests to be placed on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission and has closely followed the Commission's activities over the past two years. We believe that that cooperation can be intensified by identifying links between the Commission's peacebuilding strategies for a country and the Security Council's decisions and analyses regarding peace and security, as well as by better integrating the Commission's activities into the Council's work. A peacekeeping operation mandate is but the first step towards the stabilization of a country.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“The job of the Fund is to fill a crucial gap, namely, the one resulting from the fact that, even when the donor community is quickly mobilized, it can take time to set up effective mechanisms to channel resources into stabilization and recovery projects. We are therefore heartened to see, as telling proof of the commitment of donors, that the Fund has exceeded the target of $250 million set in 2005. We encourage the Secretary- General to continue his work to make the Fund a flexible and effective instrument. We also encourage him to provide the Peacebuilding Support Office with adequate resources as the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission expands. The Peacebuilding Support Office's role cannot be overstated.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“Only two countries were on its agenda for the first year, so that it could develop effective mechanisms before embarking on larger tasks. We can now safely say that the results have been satisfactory. The countries on the agenda are on a promising road to stabilization, despite some difficulties. Three integrated strategies have been agreed on with the active involvement of the countries concerned, in keeping with the cornerstone principle of national ownership. The Peacebuilding Commission is one element in a triad. The other two are the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) and the Peacebuilding Fund.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“As I take the floor, allow me to thank Ambassador Takasu, Permanent Representative of Japan and Chairman of the Peacebuilding Commission, for his report. Today's debate provides us a useful opportunity to take stock of the first two years of the activities of the Peacebuilding Commission and of its relationship with the Security Council. The Peacebuilding Commission was established in 2005 to fill the gap between peacekeeping and post-conflict rehabilitation by bringing coherence to efforts aimed at the recovery of countries emerging from conflict. That is why it was decided that the Peacebuilding Commission should be an advisory body not only of the General Assembly but also of the Security Council. The Commission started with realistic expectations.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“Finally, I would like to note the demonstration of unity among members of the Security Council in the consensus adoption of resolution 1833 (2008), on the extension of the mandate of the International Security Assistance Force. That vote showed the cohesion of the international community in supporting stabilization efforts in Afghanistan - a cohesion that should become a constant objective of the international community and that should be reflected as well, as Special Representative Eide repeatedly noted today, in the communication strategy of all international actors keen on stabilizing the region.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“In that connection, what Ambassador Eide said about the quality factor among UNAMA personnel is also important. We also agree with him that the Council and the United Nations should undertake efforts to support that aspect of enhancing UNAMA. Italy has constantly emphasized the importance of the regional dimension to the stabilization of Afghanistan and the wider area. We welcome the recent concrete signals of enhanced dialogue and cooperation between Afghanistan and its neighbours. I would like to recall that, during his meetings in New York last month, Minister for Foreign Affairs Frattini discussed an initiative to convene an outreach ministerial event on the stabilization of the region next year during the Italian presidency of the Group of Eight.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“Furthermore, we have answered the calls for increased support for the Afghanistan National Development Strategy by supporting the national budget with an additional contribution of â‚¬15 million to the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund. Bearing in mind the vital importance of an orderly and fair electoral process, we are providing a contribution of â‚¬5 million to the voter registration project. We are striving to bring all our efforts in line with the principles of aid effectiveness and Afghan ownership. Those principles have also characterized our endeavours to support justice sector reform. We are pleased to note the incremental steps illustrated in the report of the Secretary-General. Yet, we are aware that more is needed in that area, beginning with a substantive improvement of the status and qualifications of judicial personnel.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“The coordinating role of the United Nations in international civilian efforts should be consistently kept in mind, along with the principle of Afghan ownership and leadership in all sectors. Civil-military cooperation is part of that equation. Military efforts cannot succeed in a political vacuum. In that context, we join the Special Representative in welcoming recent ministerial appointments by President Karzai. For its part, Italy is once again playing its role. Despite budgetary constraints, we are making an additional effort on the military side by ensuring enhanced flexibility and operational capacity for our contingents.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“The increasing asymmetric terrorist attacks by the insurgents and the high level of civilian casualties compound the complexity of the situation, overshadowing the progress made in economic development, social services and, recently, counter- narcotics activities. We cannot afford to lose political focus and momentum. We face undeniable disturbing trends that need to be reversed urgently. For that reason, we agree on the compelling need to honour the commitments made at the Paris Conference. One of those commitments relates to the allocation of the available resources in an efficient manner, in accordance with the fundamental principles of coordination and aid effectiveness. That concerns, as mentioned by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, all the relevant actors, with no exceptions.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“It is now up to the General Assembly to allocate the additional financial, human and security resources that are urgently required in order to enable UNAMA to play the enhanced role assigned by this Council in resolution 1806 (2008) and reaffirmed by the Paris Conference. That role is all the more relevant as we are facing challenges that require political and humanitarian responses - the worrisome food crisis, the precarious situation of civilians and the difficulties in promoting the protection of human rights. Against the difficult background evident in the Secretary-General's report (S/2008/6l7), we fully support his call to accelerate the implementation of the Paris agenda by restoring a strong sense of urgency.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“I wish to warmly thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Kai Eide, for his frank, complete and thoughtful briefing on the situation in Afghanistan and his appeal, especially, to keep a realistic optimism and determination in our efforts. I agree with the points made to that effect by the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Zahir Tanin. I would like to reaffirm once again our full support for the leading role of the United Nations in coordinating international civilian activities in Afghanistan. The Security Council has already endorsed the preliminary recommendations of the Secretary-General on the empowerment of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“Operation Bissalanca, as described in the report, showed once more that only by strengthening Guinea- Bissau's rule of law institutions and regional and international cooperation among interested police and judicial systems will we be able to curtail the expansion of drug trafficking. That is why the action of the Peacebuilding Commission remains crucial, and its full involvement and interaction with the Security Council in any initiative that the Council considers should indeed be a priority. The upcoming regional conference in Cape Verde will be crucial to the success of the fight against narcotics.”
2008-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5988 (2008) · source
“In our reading, such an initiative should not necessarily be seen as opening the way to coercive measures, but rather as a way to deepen our understanding of the phenomenon with a View to assisting the investigative and judicial action of national authorities, whose ownership and sovereignty we should aim to preserve and enhance. If so construed, the initiative may send a useful signal, first and foremost to narcotraffickers, that Security Council interest will not remain only on paper. However, it has to be clear that the creation of a new structure, whatever its scope, will not in any way be a substitute for what is really needed on the ground.”
2008-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5988 (2008) · source
“Twelve months after we first addressed the new challenges confronting Guinea-Bissau, in presidential statement S/PRST/2007/38 of last October, not only has drug trafficking not been curtailed, but, as indicated in the report before us, it has reached volumes much greater than previously assumed. The Secretary-General has expressed himself very clearly: confronted with a phenomenon that is already affecting peace and security, this Council should take strong action and, to that end, consider establishing an expert panel to investigate the identities and activities of those involved. That proposal would need to be further detailed, including from the perspective of its likely impact on the ground.”
2008-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5988 (2008) · source
“Equally commendable has been the determination of the country's leadership to hold legitimate elections as scheduled. It will be important for donors to remain flexible in order to allow for coverage of the remaining sovereignty costs of the elections. We should also react to the challenges reflected by the Secretary-General's emphasis on the expansion of drug trafficking against the backdrop of worsening political and economic malaise. Reports of mounting pressures on the country's institutions and of alleged collusion with organized crime are particularly disturbing.”
2008-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5988 (2008) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing, which was indeed, as always, a very useful and thought-provoking statement. I would also like to highlight our appreciation for the briefing by Ambassador Viotti. The Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission has truly been doing remarkable work, not only for the country, but in a wider sense for the Commission itself, strengthening its relevance and credibility as a critical body in the United Nations peace and security architecture. We have to recognize that potential, epitomized by the record participation in the voter registration exercise in Guinea-Bissau and by the continuing progress of grassroots dialogue, showing the strength and Vitality of that country's civil society.”
2008-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5988 (2008) · source