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1. “My point, really, is in the same area as my French colleague's question just now. I, too, want to ask whether there are any lessons that we can learn from UNHCR's experiences in ensuring the safety and the sustainability of refugee returns. I would sharpen that question by focusing particularly on Mr. Guterres' remarks about the challenges in Darfur and Chad - an issue which we are, of course, addressing and will have to continue to address, and on which his points only add to our sense of urgency about the situation. One issue in the context of post-conflict management that I want to raise - and that I am not sure Mr. Guterres touched on greatly but would welcome his thoughts on - is the fundamental importance we attach to maintaining the civilian character of refugee camps and settlements.”

   2006-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5353 (2006) · source

2. “1 should like to make just one or two remarks and ask one or two questions in those two categories. First, on post-conflict management, I want to underline our welcome of Mr. Guterres' undertaking that UNHCR will play an active role in the Support Office of the Peacebuilding Commission and in the Commission itself. Secondly, we very much welcome the work that UNHCR is doing to ensure that refugees and displaced persons are incorporated into recovery strategies. Mr. Guterres is absolutely right, in our View, that returns of internally displaced persons and refugees are integral to the solution, as well as being part of the problem. That perception and Mr. Guterres' support will help us, I think, as we look at peacekeeping missions and the increasing role that they are playing in facilitating refugee returns.”

   2006-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5353 (2006) · source

3. “Guterres for the active leadership that he has shown on behalf of UNHCR in taking a key role in protection and support for internally displaced persons, which is now being addressed through the collaborative approach and the cluster system. It would be interesting to hear his thoughts on how well that is working so far. The linkages between flows of refugees and internally displaced persons, on the one hand, and peace and security, on the other, are clear and of direct concern to the work of this Council. Mr. Guterres made that point very well this morning, I think. It underlines our own View about the Council's interests. That extends not just to the country-specific situations that the Council finds itself addressing, but also to our work both on conflict management and on conflict prevention.”

   2006-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5353 (2006) · source

4. “My delegation is most grateful to Mr. Guterres for his presence today and also for his thoughtful and powerful statement. I should like to acknowledge in particular his comments at the end about the importance of values as we tackle the challenge of refugee flows and migration. I want to use the opportunity of this discussion with Mr. Guterres to signal the value we in the United Kingdom attach to the important work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in providing refugee protection and in promoting durable solutions. I would also use the occasion to record once more the United Kingdom's recognition of the importance of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol, as well as the need for States to comply fully with the provisions contained therein. I want to thank Mr.”

   2006-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5353 (2006) · source

5. “That said, it appears that there could be a case for a small United Nations political mission with a clearly defined role to follow on from UNOTIL to help the Timorese address the gaps and coordinate international assistance. It would be helpful if the Secretariat could do some early thinking and produce proposals for us before the end of UNOTIL's mandate on what might be most appropriate. We are meanwhile carefully studying the proposals in Prime Minister Alkatiri's letter of 17 January to the Secretary-General.”

   2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source

6. “In that context, we look forward to receiving the Secretary-General's report on justice and reconciliation for Timor-Leste. But of course, further progress remains essential in key areas, in particular the establishment of sustainable, robust democracy and the rule of law. The presidential elections in 2007 will be a major challenge and a key process for embedding democratic processes and ensuring the country's future stability. Clearly, the continuing support of the international community will be crucial. We need to consider carefully the most appropriate means of providing that support in the various sectors where it is still required. The Timorese people and Government also, of course, must take responsibility as far as is possible.”

   2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source

7. “In the final few months of UNOTIL's mandate, we hope to see a concerted effort to fulfil UNOTIL's remit - for example, in the training of, and assistance to, the Border Patrol Unit. We welcome the advances that have been achieved during the current reporting period. We are encouraged that progress has been made in establishing effective democratic governance, in adopting key legislation and in security matters - for example, in the negotiations on the unresolved border with Indonesia. We are also pleased to see the completion of the work of the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation through the submission of its report to the President and now to the Secretary-General. The Commission has done important and innovative work in revealing the truth of past human rights abuses and in fostering reconciliation.”

   2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source

8. “My delegation fully subscribes to the statement to be delivered shortly by the representative of Austria. We are delighted to join our Council colleagues in welcoming President Gusmao and Foreign Minister Ramos-Horta to the Security Council today. Their presence provides us an opportunity to pay tribute to them personally, and through them to the people of Timor-Leste, for all their remarkable achievements over the past few years in building a stable, peaceful and democratic Timor-Leste. My delegation recognizes too the very important role that has been played over the past few years by the United Nations - most recently by the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) under the leadership of Sukehiro Hasegawa. We offer our thanks to him and his team for their efforts. We also thank him for his briefing to us today.”

   2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source

9. “"The Security Council also appeals to donors to continue both supporting the crucial work of AMIS in stemming the violence in this suffering region and providing critical humanitarian assistance to millions of war- afflicted civilians in Darfur and across the border the in Chad. "In the broader Sudan context, the Security Council welcomes further progress achieved in the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, in particular the signing of the Constitution for Southern Sudan and the formation of the Government of Southern Sudan." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/67. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 6.05 p.m.”

   2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5342 (2005) · source

10. “It firmly condemns in this context recent attacks perpetrated by armed elements within Chad and in particular the attack on 19 December 2005 on positions of the Chadian national army in the town of Adre, and supports efforts to reduce tensions on the border. "The Council reaffirms its determination to make full use of existing measures under the relevant Security Council resolutions on the Sudan, including holding accountable those responsible for violence and violations of the arms embargo, and those who impede the peace process. "The Security Council expresses its gratitude to the African Union and its Mission in the Sudan for the positive role its forces have played in reducing violence and promoting the restoration of order in Darfur.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5342 (2005) · source

11. “"The Security Council recalls the demands on the Government of the Sudan and the rebel forces, as well as other armed groups, to respect fully their commitments referred to in its recent resolutions. The Council demands, in particular, that the SLM/A, the JEM. and the Government of the Sudan immediately cease violence, comply with the N'djamena Ceasefire Agreement, end impediments to the peace process and cooperate fully with the African Union Mission, and that the Government of the Sudan disarm and control militias. It further demands that those responsible for violations of human rights and international humanitarian law be brought to justice without delay. "The Security Council recalls its concern that the persisting violence in Darfur might further negatively affect the region, in particular the security of Chad.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5342 (2005) · source

12. “"The Security Council is encouraged by the active participation of representatives from all invited groups of the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A) and the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), as well as members of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement, as part of the Government of National Unity, and urge their continued cooperation with the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) and with the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS). "The Security Council calls on all parties to the conflict to fulfil their commitments to conclude a just and full peace accord without further delay. The Security Council demands that all parties refrain from violence and put an end to atrocities on the ground, especially those committed against civilians, including women and children, humanitarian workers and international peacekeepers.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5342 (2005) · source

13. “The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1651 (2005). After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on the Council's behalf. "The Security Council welcomes the commencement in Abuja, Nigeria, of the seventh round of the African Union (AU)-led inter- Sudanese peace talks on Darfur, and expresses its appreciation to the African Union, the international community and the other donors.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5342 (2005) · source

14. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document 5/2005/812, which contains the text of a draft resolution that has been prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I understand that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5342 (2005) · source

15. “A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1650 (2005). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 6p.m.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5341 (2005) · source

16. “Members of the Council have before them the fifth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Burundi, contained in document S/2005/728. Members also have before them document 8/2005/811, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of members to document S/2005/736, which contains the text of a letter dated 23 November 2005 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Burundi to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5341 (2005) · source

17. “I should like to inform the Council that l have received a letter from the representative of Burundi, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Nkingiye (Burundi) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5341 (2005) · source

18. “"The Security Council recalls its support for the holding of elections in the coming months, which have to take place before the end of the transitional period on 30 June 2006. It urges the Government of National Unity and Transition to live up to the expectations of the Congolese people and to do its utmost to ensure that the next polls are held in accordance with the timetable of the Independent Electoral Commission." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/66. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 5.55 p.m.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5340 (2005) · source

19. “The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1649 (2005). After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. the "The Security Council commends the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the successful holding of the referendum on the draft Constitution. The large number of voters demonstrated a genuine aspiration for peace and national reconciliation. "The Security Council pays tribute to the work of the Independent Electoral Commission, which was able, with an unprecedented and outstanding logistical support from MONUC (the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo) and with the assistance of the international community, to take up this challenge.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5340 (2005) · source

20. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 5/2005/810, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5340 (2005) · source

21. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5340 (2005) · source

22. “In connection with the resolution just adopted on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, I have been authorized to make the following complementary statement on behalf of the Security Council: "As is known, the report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/2005/767) states in paragraph 12 'the situation in the Middle East is very tense and is likely to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be reached'. That statement of the Secretary-General reflects the View of the Security Council." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/65. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5339 (2005) · source

23. “In favour: Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1648 (2005).”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5339 (2005) · source

24. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, document S/2005/767. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2005/801, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5339 (2005) · source

25. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.45 p.m.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5338 (2005) · source

26. “It also welcomed the fact that such guidance would be accompanied by implementation plans to enhance the Committee's ability effectively to implement its mandate. "The Security Council agreed with the Secretary-General and with the CTC that there is a need to clarify CTED's reporting lines, within the framework of resolution 1535 (2004), and welcomed the Secretary-General's initiative in this regard. The Security Council expressed its readiness to work with him on this matter. "The Security Council welcomed the integration into the work of the CTC of the issue of implementation by Member States of resolution 1624 (2005). "The Security Council decided to carry out another comprehensive review of CTED by 31 December 2006, prepared by the CTC." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/64.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5338 (2005) · source

27. “"During today's consultations, the Security Council undertook this review and came to the following conclusions: "The Security Council endorsed the report prepared by the CTC and forwarded to the Council in S/2005/800 and agreed with its conclusions. "The Security Council noted that CTED had the only been fully staffed since 6 September 2005 and welcomed the start that CTED had made on its objectives as set out in the revitalization process. It welcomed the fact that the CTC, in consultation with the Secretary-General, had decided to declare CTED operational on 15 December 2005. "The Security Council recalled that CTED's mandate flows from that of the CTC and reaffirmed that the Committee has the sole responsibility for providing policy guidance to CTED.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5338 (2005) · source

28. “"The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. "The Security Council recalls its resolution 1535 (2004), by which it decided to establish a Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (hereinafter 'CTED') as a special political mission under the policy guidance of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) to enhance the Committee's ability to monitor implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and effectively continue the capacity-building work in which it was engaged. At the same time the Security Council decided to carry out a comprehensive review of CTED by 31 December 2005.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5338 (2005) · source

29. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2005/800, which contains a letter dated 15 December 2005 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism, addressed to the President of the Security Council. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council.”

    2005-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5338 (2005) · source

30. “Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America. The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1643 (2005). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5327 (2005) · source

31. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2005/699, which contains the text of a letter dated 7 November 2005 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004) concerning Cote d' Ivoire addressed to the President of the Security Council. Members of the Council also have before them documents S/2005/744 and 8/2005/768, which contain the texts of letters dated 28 November 2005 and 8 December 2005, respectively, from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council. Additionally, members of the Council have before them document S/2005/786, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5327 (2005) · source

32. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Cote d' Ivoire, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council' s agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council' 5 provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Yao (cote d'Ivoire) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5327 (2005) · source

33. “That can be done through the transfers control initiative that we are proposing and funding. As Japan has already underlined in this debate, such assistance is most effective when conducted within development partnerships aligned with broader development goals. Our common aim for the 2005 Biennial Meeting must be significant progress in international efforts to tackle this problem, which is at the heart of so many conflicts today.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

34. “Only through full transparency in the global trade in small arms and light weapons can we really fully address the problem of their diversion into the illicit market. The United Nations Register is a unique confidence-building measure in the field of conventional arms, and the United Kingdom would like to use this debate to encourage participation by all Member States. The United Nations Programme of Action commits Member States to national, regional and international measures to control small arms and light weapons. The 2003 Biennial Meeting showed that much remains to be done to implement those commitments. The United Kingdom calls on States to help those countries affected by armed violence to build their capacity to control small-arms transfers.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

35. “We welcome the inclusion of man-portable air defence systems (MANPADs) and light artillery within the scope of the Register, as well as the voluntary reporting of small arms and light weapons transfers. The significant threat posed by MANPADs has been acknowledged globally; measures to prevent their diversion must be strengthened. The United Kingdom therefore regrets that the 2003 Group of Governmental Experts was unable to reach consensus on the inclusion of small arms and light weapons within the scope of the Register. We hope that that will be possible in the next review. We encourage all Member States to include transfers of small arms and light weapons as part of the additional background information in their reports.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

36. “The United Kingdom supports efforts in the Open-ended Working Group to negotiate an international instrument to enable States to identify and trace illicit small arms and light weapons in a timely and reliable manner. The European Union as a whole supports the idea of a legally binding instrument that also includes small arms and light weapons ammunition. We share Under-Secretary-General Abe's hope that the Group's work will conclude positively at its third and final session, this June. The United Kingdom supports the establishment of a group of governmental experts to consider further steps to enhance international cooperation in preventing, combating and eradicating illicit brokering. The United Kingdom also supports the expanded scope of the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms as a global transparency measure.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

37. “We also need to support regions and countries concerned with their capacity- building. Our objective is to introduce minimum common international controls on small arms and light weapons transfers within the United Nations Programme of Action at the United Nations review meeting on small arms in 2006. We think that there are signs that an increasing number of countries support the need for improved transfer controls. Certainly, an agreement on reducing illicit transfers would be a major achievement. In the longer term, we are also working with partner Governments in support of an international arms trade treaty. That would be a vital tool, extending the international rule of law on conventional arms.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

38. “In particular, we welcome the support that we hope and expect will be expressed in the presidential statement to be adopted later today on the need for more responsibility in the management of small arms and light weapons transfers. I would like to thank the Japanese delegation for leading our work on the presidential statement. The availability of small arms and light weapons is so widespread that restraint by traditional suppliers, although absolutely necessary, is not sufficient. We think that a broader international approach is needed. The United Nations Programme of Action contains important guidance on controlling transfers, and we need to build on that. For example, we need to identify common factors for consideration before issuing a licence for an international transfer of small arms and light weapons.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

39. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and your delegation, for having organized this important debate. We are grateful also to Under-Secretary-Generai Abe for his briefing. I would particularly like to welcome Ms. Kawaguchi and to thank her for her thoughtful and detailed remarks. The United Kingdom supports the views to be expressed later in this debate by the representative of Luxembourg, which holds the presidency of the European Union. I will therefore cover only a few points. The United Kingdom supports the full implementation at national, regional and international levels of the United Nations Programme of Action. We welcome the Secretary-General's report (S/2005/69) and this debate as an opportunity to discuss and make progress on these important issues.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

40. “The United Kingdom and my mission stand ready to play their parts in shouldering that responsibility, rolling up our sleeves and getting on with the substantive work ahead.”

    2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source

41. “The Secretary-General has already said that he is acting on it, preparing a strategy that will bring together a range of tools and organizations across the United Nations system. I am sure that the CTC will be a key part of the United Nations approach. Nevertheless, the issue of how to make a real difference against terrorism goes further than the work or the competence of the CTC alone. The United Kingdom looks forward to engaging in that broader debate as well. The Council has a busy agenda on counter- terrorism in the coming year. The CTC is designed to play a central role in the international effort against terrorism. It is important, we think, for the Committee and the Council that we are seen to do so. 2005 should be an important year for the CTC, one in which we can use our new resources to have a real impact.”

    2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source

42. “Before I close, I would like to mention two areas of work that will be happening in parallel with the work of the CTC. First, Council members will be considering how best to make sure that the Council's counter-terrorism effort is as effective as it can be. By that I mean, among other things, how we can best use and coordinate the expertise that we have in the four Council subsidiary bodies that deal with the issue. The second area of work parallel to that of the CTC is the work that has already started, to consider the report of the High-level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change. Some of the key proposals in that report address terrorism. One in particular is worth mentioning this morning: the recommendation for a comprehensive "pan-United Nations" strategy on terrorism. The United Kingdom fully supports that proposal.”

    2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source

43. “The United Kingdom will be working through the CTC to support a more proactive and targeted approach to assistance. We think it vital that in the work of the CTC we consider not only whether we are meeting our responsibilities to process reports but whether we are in fact meeting our greater responsibility to help States tackle terrorism nationally and internationally. It is worth noting at this point, however, that unless States engage with the CTC, it will be impossible for us on the Committee to be able to analyze accurately what States need. For that reason, as well as for many others, I should like to add my voice to those who have already called on States to meet the timetable for reporting and, if doing so poses difficulties, for them to get in touch with the Committee to start a conversation about how it can be done.”

    2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source

44. “As current Chair of the Group of Eight, the United Kingdom would like to emphasize the commitment of that grouping, in particular its Counter- Terrorism Action Group, to working with the CTC and the CTED. Technical assistance will continue to be a second key area for the work of the CTC and the CTED. The developing direct relationship with States - both donor and recipient States - will, of course, be key to that, as will the relationship with organizations that can provide specialist advice. As Chair of the Group of Eight's Counter-Terrorism Action Group, the United Kingdom will also work to ensure that the Group continues to develop its role in supporting the Counter- Terrorism Committee. And we look forward to greater cooperation between those two bodies.”

    2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source

45. “They are a very direct way to help countries tackle terrorism, and they offer an unparalleled opportunity for the CTC itself to understand in depth the challenges on the ground. Another part of the CTC's outreach approach is its dialogue with international, regional and subregional organizations. Between them, those organizations have a more specialized and detailed knowledge of the challenge of implementing resolution 1373 (2001) than the CTC can ever have. We look forward to the CTC's meeting in Almaty next week and would like to thank the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Government of Kazakhstan for their role in making it possible.”

    2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source

46. “We are all going to need highly qualified and experienced experts to help us take that work forward. There are several important elements to the CTC's agenda in coming months. My delegation sees two key areas. The first is a welcome deepening of the CTC's relationship with States. I would like to use this meeting to encourage all States - not least through their missions in New York - to get to know the CTC and the staff of the CTED. The Committee, I know, is very keen to understand the particular circumstances and challenges of each country in developing its approach to counter-terrorism and in implementing its obligations under resolution 1373 (2001). In that context, the beginning of the CTC's programmed visits to States is extremely welcome to us. We look forward to those visits becoming a regular part of the CTC's work.”

    2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source

47. “From the United Kingdom's point of view, the delays in the CTED's establishment have been frustrating. Nevertheless, we are now on the threshold of the functioning of the new structure. We very much hope that it will be in place and fully operational by the time of the next of these open meetings. It is important that the CTED be staffed with experts who are able to bring with them a real understanding of the issues of counter-terrorism. The CTC has an ambitious agenda in dialogue with States, in dialogue with international, regional and subregional organizations and in dialogue with other parts of the United Nations. The CTC is also developing its role in technical assistance and taking on new responsibilities - for instance, in compiling best practices.”

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48. “I want to begin by putting on record the United Kingdom's appreciation not only for Ambassador Denisov's briefing, but also for the work done by him as Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), and by paying tribute to the staff of the Russian delegation, who have worked hard to support the CTC during this period of transition. I would also like to thank Mr. Ruperez for the effort he has devoted to pursuing the earliest possible establishment of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED). I can associate my delegation with the remarks to be made in due course by the representative of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union, so I will comment on only a few points, beginning briefly with the question of the establishment of the Counter- Terrorism Executive Directorate.”

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49. “The first is that, while Burundi faces a demanding election schedule, the Council mission came away confident that that schedule could now be achieved and deserved our support, but that elections are not an end in themselves and that attention to the post-election political environment is essential. Secondly, I want to underline the importance of the issue of impunity. We look forward to an early report from the Secretary-General in that regard. Finally, I welcome the fact that the Council was able to discuss with President Museveni of Uganda ways and means to find a solution to the conflict in northern Uganda, which has caused a grievous humanitarian crisis. There have been some encouraging steps in the peace process, but we are convinced that that is a situation that the Council needs to continue to monitor.”

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50. “As the mission's report also observes, as long as the problem of members of the former Rwandan Armed Forces (ex-FAR)/Interahamwe persists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it will be a source of instability in the region. Our presidential statement (S/PRST/2004/45) yesterday recognized that. The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and MONUC have a plan for ensuring the disarmament and repatriation of the ex-FAR/Interahamwe, and it needs to be accelerated as much as possible. Progress in the Kivus, but also in Ituri, therefore depends crucially on the construction of a Congolese national army and on DDRRR. Turning briefly to Burundi, I wish to underline just two points.”

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