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lines on the record: 41
first: 2010-04-22
most recent: 2012-12-13
sittings or episodes: 5
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“With respect to cooperation, for example, some members of the Council - those that have the greatest influence on the referral resolutions - have reserved for themselves the right not to cooperate with the Court, which raises serious questions about credibility of the process. In order to enable the ICC to execute its mandate, the Council should insist on full cooperation with the Court by all States Members of the United Nations, including permanent members of the Council, in situations that it refers to the Court. Until that question and other related questions are resolved, securing cooperation may continue to be an uphill battle. We are convinced that the Prosecutor's call for full cooperation, which South Africa fully supports, will ultimately be realized only when the Council stops seeing referrals as an end in themselves.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source
“While we understand the Prosecutor's frustration at the lack of arrests of individuals with outstanding arrest warrants, we would point out that the problem of impunity in situations referred to the ICC by the Security Council goes much deeper and is more systemic than just non-cooperation by individual countries. Over the past few months, there have been several meetings, official and unofficial, in which the relationship between the Council and the ICC has been examined. The constant and consistent refrain in all of those meetings has been that the Court is caught in the crossfire of the political dynamics of the Security Council. That is reflected in the skewed manner in which the referral resolutions themselves are drafted.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source
“If the information contained in the report is found to be true, those found to have committed such acts should be held accountable, and we urge full cooperation into the investigation of these atrocities. All the alleged acts of continuing violence are also a sobering reminder that the institution of criminal proceedings will not, on its own, help to protect those who bear the brunt of the political conflict in Darfur. The Council should therefore use all the tools in its repertoire, including supporting AU processes, to definitively address the conflict in Darfur. We have taken note of the Prosecutor's call for the Security Council to ensure the Sudan's compliance with resolution 1593 (2005).”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source
“South Africa is concerned about the allegations of continuing violence in Darfur, including acts of aerial bombardment that indiscriminately target civilians, ground attacks and the recruitment and use of child soldiers. We wish at this point to also express our concern at reports of the rise in the number of new militia in the north and west of Darfur, brandishing new weapons. It is further disconcerting that the violence has resulted in the deaths of several peacekeepers and that the perpetrators of the violence show no respect for the peacekeepers of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. We are particularly concerned about the allegations of widespread sexual and gender-based violence targeting those most vulnerable.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source
“We welcome in this regard the Prosecutor's intention to make the recommendations of the AU High-level Panel one of the main areas of attention as she interacts with the Chair of the High-level Implementation Panel and the Chair of the African Union. Even with all of these processes, we note that, ultimately, the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, including in our sisterly State of the Sudan, rests with the Security Council. We believe that Council support of AU processes would advance long-term peace and justice in the Sudan. We have taken note of the developments with respect to the Banda and Jerbo case in the ICC, and we look forward to a decision on the start of the trial, subject of course to the Trial Chamber's decision on the defence's leave to appeal.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source
“While mindful of the need for the Council to continue addressing wider Sudan-related issues, it is important for the Council not to neglect the situation in Darfur. It is only when the international community acts with conviction and in concert, using all available means, that efforts exerted by different players will reap benefits for the victims of atrocities. We wish, in this regard, to stress our continued support for the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. We also call for the implementation ofthe recommendations of the African Union (AU) High-level Panel on Darfur and express our unwavering support for the AU High- level Implementation Panel for the Sudan.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source
“Our support for the work of the Prosecutor and the ICC in Darfur is based on the conviction that those who have committed serious crimes against the men, women and children of the Sudan must be held accountable, whether through the ICC or national systems, in accordance with the principle of complementarity. As we have also said in the past, however, those who are directly affected by the conflict in Darfur will take little comfort in the discussions here today, held in very comfortable conditions, if we do not take all practical measures to end the conflict. In this regard, we note with concern that the Secretary-General's report in October (S/2012/77l) signalled that the situation in Darfur had deteriorated.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source
“I would like to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her progress report and for all the efforts she and her Office have made in the fight against impunity. South Africa is a State party to the Rome Statute, and as such, we are committed to all the objectives of the Statute. The values underpinning the Statute include the belief that the most serious crimes of concern to mankind must not go unpunished, and the pursuit of peace, security and the well-being of the world. These are the dual objectives of the Rome Statute, and both must be pursued with equal vigour.”
2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source
“The success of referrals to domestic courts will ensure the lasting legacy of both the ICTY and the ICTR. A serious challenge facing the ICTR is, of course, the apprehension of the remaining fugitives, as has been noted several times this morning. We call on relevant States Members of the United Nations to cooperate as far as possible with the ICTR in the apprehension of fugitives, as required by the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, as well as the Statute of the ICTR. Both Tribunals are facing difficulties with respect to staff retention. As they wind down their operations, it becomes more difficult to retain staff. We, as a delegation, stand ready to consider, within the financial constraints of the Organization, of course, innovative solutions that may be suggested by the ICTY and the ICTR to deal with that challenge.”
2012-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6782 (2012) · source
“We are pleased that several referrals have already been made and that there are currently applications pending for further referrals. We were also pleased to hear this morning that referral has become the focus of the ICTR. We continue to encourage the ICTR to consider whether even more referrals could be made. While we continue to strongly support referrals to domestic courts with the necessary jurisdiction, the Tribunals should continue to monitor the handling of such cases in order to ensure the proper administration of justice, including adherence to human rights and due process standards. We note with concern the challenges cited by the Prosecutor of the ICTY in connection with the functioning of the judiciary of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is imperative that all involved join efforts to ensure the success of the referral system.”
2012-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6782 (2012) · source
“We have already observed how the ICTY experience in referring cases to national jurisdictions has contributed to alleviating some of the caseload pressures. We firmly believe that referral to domestic jurisdictions not only helps with easing the caseload of the international Tribunals, and, in that way, contributes to compliance with the completion strategy, but also is important for building the capacity of national jurisdictions in dealing with such crimes. It is also important for ensuring that, where possible, justice is done close to the victims of the crimes. In our last statement (see S/PV.6678), we encouraged the ICTR to consider making more referrals to domestic courts with jurisdiction in the cases relevant to Rwanda, in particular.”
2012-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6782 (2012) · source
“As we approach the entry into force of the statute of the Residual Mechanism on 1 July, it is important that both the ICTY and the ICTR strengthen their efforts towards finalizing their caseloads and ensuring compliance with the completion strategy, as provided for in the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. As has been noted, it is important, however, to ensure that the need to complete the cases speedily does not compromise due process standards. In that respect, I wish to express my delegation's appreciation of the efforts made by both Tribunals, amid immense challenges, to complete the cases on their current dockets, while ensuring the maintenance of due process standards.”
2012-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6782 (2012) · source
“Allow me to congratulate Mr. Hassan Boubacar J allow, President Theodor Meron and Mr. John Hocking on their respective appointments as Prosecutor, President and Registrar of the Residual Mechanism. I also wish to thank Judge Vagn Joensen and Mr. J allow, President and Prosecutor, respectively, of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), and Judge Meron and Mr. Serge Brammertz, President and Prosecutor, respectively, of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), for their reports and presentations this morning.”
2012-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6782 (2012) · source
“According to available information, over $2 billion was spent in 2011 alone on naval presence - excluding, of course, the other costs that we have spoken about today - compared with a measly $300 million that was approved for the support of the African Union Mission in Somalia in 2011. That is a picture that is out of balance.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“If we fail to take decisive action in that regard, we risk creating the impression that the Council is willing to act to curb piracy only because the vital economic interests of some countries are threatened. Conversely, the lethargy in acting against the plundering of Somali resources could be construed as undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia, which the Council reaffirms in all its resolutions. I wish to conclude with, perhaps, the most important point. Piracy off the coast of Somalia is a serious problem with huge implications. However, it remains a symptom of a greater problem, which is the instability and political challenges on land. The problem of piracy cannot be resolved until all the main challenges are confronted.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“The third issue that we wish to highlight is one that is not addressed in the current report, namely, the problem of illegal fishing and dumping off the coast of Somalia. It is an integral part of the problems off the coast of Somalia. The issue is considered in the Secretary-General's report of 25 October 2011 (S/2011/661) and, for that reason, we can be fairly brief. Given the presence of so many naval vessels in the area, we find it difficult to understand how there can be the kind of dearth of information reported in the Secretary-General's report of October 2011. We hope that, in the context of paragraph 24 of resolution 2020 (2011), those States and organizations with a naval presence in the area will provide the Secretary-General with the necessary information to enable the Council to take the matter further.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“Like those States, we are concerned that this may serve to redirect the limited prosecutorial and judicial resources from other crimes that are of equal importance to those countries. Moreover, the wisdom of creating specialized courts, appointing prosecutors, judges and other staff to deal only with piracy must be assessed, taking into account the rate of prosecutions in the countries where such courts are being considered. The figures presented in the report of the Secretary-General indicate that since 2006 there has been a total of only 639 prosecutions in the countries concerned. In that regard, we concur with the assessment made in the report that prior to embarking on what could be a costly project, there should be an assessment of the anticipated caseload.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“We have also taken note of the fact that the authorities of Somalia would prefer not to have Somali courts operating outside the territory of Somalia. The creation of specialized Somali courts in Somalia would, in addition to respecting the wishes of the Somalis, have the added benefits of capacity-building and infrastructure development. We are, of course, cognizant that the security situation in Somalia makes that a difficult prospect. But that fact should galvanize us to make a greater effort to address the security challenges and instability on land. We also wish to highlight concerns expressed by a number of national authorities about the creation of new, specialized anti-piracy courts with jurisdiction limited exclusively to piracy.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“The report before the Council raises important questions about further efforts of the international community to fight the scourge of piracy off the coast of Somalia, particularly in relation to the creation of specialized anti-piracy courts. The first point that we wish to highlight with respect to the creation of specialized anti-piracy courts is the need to ensure national ownership in the establishment of such courts. The clearest reflection of national ownership is the adoption of national legislation, and in that regard we note the intention of the Somali authorities to exercise their sovereign right to adopt relevant legislation after the transitional period, when a newly elected parliament will be in place.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“I thank the Secretary- General for his report (S/2012/50) and thank the Legal Counsel, Ms. Patricia O'Brien, and the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Mr. Yuri Fedotov, for their briefings. South Africa remains concerned at the continued incidents of piracy off the coast of Somalia. We have noted the continuing month-to-month decline in the piracy attacks in 2011 due to, inter alia, the presence of naval forces and implementation of industry-developed best management practices and International Maritime Organization guidance. We are hopeful that the trend will continue into 2012 and beyond.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source
“It is our view that, to rid itself of this suspicion, the Council first and foremost needs to become more representative and requires expansion in both categories of its membership.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“While very convincing legal arguments were advanced for this reluctance, it was also clear that the underlying political reasons emanated from the perception, real or imagined, that the Security Council as it is currently constituted could not faithfully fulfil this mandate and would, for political reasons unrelated to the maintenance of peace and security, prevent the ICC from exercising jurisdiction over this crime. It seems to us that it is those same suspicions that are behind many of the debates on the role of the Security Council in the referral and deferral of situations before the ICC. Whether or not these underlying perceptions are founded on reality, they do serve to illustrate the very urgent need to reform to the Security Council.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The first important point to note was the adoption of the Kampala Declaration, under the facilitation of your delegation, Mr. President, which reaffirms the nexus between peace and justice. On the main issue under consideration in Kampala - the adoption of the definition and trigger mechanisms for the crime of aggression - the role of the Council became the single greatest sticking point. It is unnecessary to rehash the debate on whether the Council's mandate in the maintenance of international peace and security is primary or exclusive, because surely we all know that it is the former. Most of us in Kampala expressed serious concern about leaving the determination of the crime of aggression exclusively in the hands of the Security Council.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In the interests of promoting the rule of law, we therefore call upon the Security Council to take appropriate action to ensure the implementation of the advisory opinion on the legal consequences of the construction of a wall in the occupied Palestinian territory and the Western Sahara opinion. The concept note correctly observes that an essential element in the Security Council's role in rule of law issues relates to the efforts to end impunity and the Council's complex relationship with international tribunals and the International Criminal Court (ICC). Time constraints unfortunately will not permit a comprehensive discussion, and so I limit our observations here to the ICC, and in particular to events surrounding the Review Conference held in Kampala.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The role of the Security Council in the area of peaceful settlement of dispute mechanisms is not limited to requests for advisory opinions or to encouraging parties to a dispute to refer it for adjudication. The Council also has an important role in the enforcement of decisions of the Court, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 94 of the United Nations Charter. We believe that this responsibility applies equally, though differently, in respect to the implementation of advisory opinions. While advisory opinions of the Court are not binding in and of themselves, in the sense of Article 94 of the Charter, they are not without legal consequence, and failure to comply with them indicates a violation of whatever 10-4285] rule the Court may have been deemed to be at issue in that opinion.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“A second possible role that the Security Council can play in the promotion of the rule of law through the use of the International Court of Justice is through regular recourse to advisory opinions from the Court. As we have noted on previous occasions, we are pleased that the General Assembly has not been shy about requesting advisory opinions, and we encourage the Security Council to follow suit when faced with questions of legal complexity. In this regard, we remind the Council of the important consequences of its decision to request an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice, which resulted in the now famous 1971 Namibia opinion.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“This link is reflected in, among other provisions, Articles 1, 2 and 33 of the United Nations Charter. The establishment of the International Court of Justice as a principal organ of the United Nations also reflects recognition of that link. The role of the Security Council in promoting the rule of law by resorting to peaceful judicial settlement is manifold. The Security Council could, for example, recommend to parties that disputes be referred to the International Court of Justice in the spirit of Article 36 of the Charter. Ultimately, however, whether a particular dispute is referred to the Court will depend on the consent of the particular States in accordance with article 36 of its Statute.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We also welcome the adoption of resolution 1904 (2009), which created the office of the Ombudsperson, and annex II of that resolution, which lays out the Ombudsperson's functions. While we agree that these are important steps in the promotion of due process principles, we hope that the Office of the Ombudsperson shall be further strengthened to ensure a greater protective mandate. We further encourage the Council to take account the recommendation of the document entitled "Introduction and implementation of sanctions imposed by the United Nations", annexed to General Assembly resolution 64/ 115, when imposing and implementing sanctions. Inherent in the building blocks of the United Nations is the inextricable link between the promotion of justice and the attainment of a peaceful world.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In this context, we welcome the initiatives taken by the Rule of Law of Unit in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General to promote a more coherent approach to rule of law activities in societies emerging from conflict. We await with anticipation the outcome of these endeavours and hope that those outcomes will contribute meaningfully to the work of the Council and the Peacebuilding Commission. The concept note before us observes correctly that targeted sanctions still raise fundamental questions in connection with the rule of law and basic principles of due process. The note also acknowledges that major improvements have been recorded through, for example, the adoption by the Security Council of resolution 1822 (2008).”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“For this reason, my delegation agrees with the assertion that peacebuilding and post-conflict capacity-building are key components of the maintenance of international peace and security. It is this belief that led us to lament, in our statement of 22 April in the debate on the implementation of the presidential note contained in document S/2006/507, the perception that the Security Council's function is only to mandate peacekeeping operations. In that statement, we reminded the Council that "Peacemaking is not always merely equal to the deployment of troops to conflict situations. It is a continuum from mediation to conflict prevention to peacekeeping, where required, and to peacebuilding and peace consolidation and sustainable development" (S/PV.6300, p. 34).”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“My delegation wishes to thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to participate in this debate and for your concept paper (S/2010/322). We move from the premise, as does your concept note, that the old debate about whether the Security Council functions above international law is truly passe' and that, notwithstanding the primary role of the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council operates within the framework of international law in all its functions. An important element of preventing conflict must be to deal with post-conflict situations in a comprehensive manner to facilitate nation-building and the avoidance of the recurrence of violence.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It has often failed but, fortunately, its successes outweigh its failures. It is our view that for it to be more effective, the Council, first and foremost, needs to become more representative and requires expansion in both categories of its membership. Equally, it needs to address the problems in its working methods, of which we have named but a few, in an honest, transparent and effective manner. Maintaining the status quo will only contribute to the further erosion of its credibility and legitimacy as the premier organ mandated to ensure there is peace, security and stability in the world.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“South Africa wishes to encourage Council members to continue the practice of providing information to non-members on the outcome of consultations. I remind the Council that the Charter states that it acts on behalf of the United Nations membership. This necessarily implies that that membership has the right to remain informed of developments in the Council. Transparency in its work contributes to the credibility of the Council. When the United Nations was established in 1945, South Africa fulfilled a central role in drafting the Charter and designing its institutions. We believe that the international community needs a Security Council. This body was established to maintain international peace and to provide the international community with an effective mechanism to prevent the outbreak of war.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“We also acknowledge that the Council has improved the flow of information on its programme of work through regular monthly meeting to the membership by the presidency - a convention my delegation actively promoted during its tenure in the Council. However, when we reflect on this body's decision-making process we have to conclude that there is need for improvement. The Council's deliberations on draft resolutions, for example, should be open for genuine deliberations amongst all of its members, including the elected 10, and should not be the exclusive domain of a few. Like many other delegations, South Africa acknowledges the value of consultations of the whole for the efficiency of the Council. However, it is incumbent on the members of the Security Council to be accountable in this process.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“The Council can only benefit from such interactions. In our View, they will allow the Council to respond appropriately in the execution of its mandate to maintain international peace and security. Having acknowledged the improvements, I now turn to remaining questions relating to the working methods of the Council. The question my delegation wants to ask is whether the Council has significantly improved its transparency. Even though some improvements have been recorded, it is our opinion that these are not sufficient. It is true that today more Council meetings are held in pubic than a few years ago. It is also true that recent innovations have increased engagement with relevant parties, including with troop- and police-contributing countries.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“These engagements should be structured in a manner that will afford those countries the opportunity to directly contribute to the discussion in the Council relating to the renewal of mandates of peacekeeping operations. Peacekeeping is after all a partnership between the Security Council and the General Assembly. In addition to the aforementioned improvements, my delegation has also taken note with interest of the recent innovations in the Council on increasing its interactions with parties concerned with a conflict, such as engagements in 2009 with Sri Lanka, Chad, the African Union and the League of Arab States. South Africa reiterates its view that all parties involved in conflicts should be engaged in the process of the Council's deliberations and decision-making on issues on its agenda and when responding to crises.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“The United Nations must avail itself of different tools to deal with different situations. For example, there is growing consensus that peacekeeping and peacebuilding must not be seen as sequential, but rather should be seen and implemented in an integrated way. To what extent, therefore, is the Security Council prepared to allow sufficient space for the Peacebuilding Commission to participate in the development of Security Council mandates? Further improvements are needed in the Council's engagement with troop- and police-contributing countries. It is our view that the Security Council's early engagement with troop- and police-contributing countries is a step in the right direction and should become entrenched.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“It is our hope that those engagements will allow the Security Council to address more effectively the various conflicts on the African continent, which form such a large part of its agenda. South Africa is of the firm View that both Councils can benefit from that interaction and collectively improve the response of the international community to conflict situations, or even potential conflict situations. It is critical that the Security Council quickly redeem itself vis-a-vis the view held by some that its mandate is only to approve peacekeeping operations. Peacemaking is not always merely equal to the deployment of troops to conflict situations. It is a continuum from mediation to conflict prevention to peacekeeping, where required, and to peacebuilding, peace consolidation and sustainable development.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“It is becoming increasingly self-evident that the Security Council cannot act alone in implementing its mandate. It needs credible partners, as envisaged in Chapter VII of the Charter. South Africa is proud to have been given the opportunity to contribute to building and enhancing cooperation between the Security Council and the African Union during its most recent tenure in the Council. Annual meetings between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council are now a regular feature of the Security Council's programme of work. We will continue to advocate for a strong and deeper relationship and cooperation between those two important organs in the maintenance of peace and security in Africa.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“We particularly welcome the improvements aimed at enhancing the Council's engagement with the broader membership of the United Nations. As the presidency's concept paper (S/2010/165) reminds us, the Security Council is mandated by the Charter to act on behalf of the United Nations membership to ensure prompt and effective action on its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. That means that the Council represents the broader membership of the United Nations in the execution of its mandate, which places particular responsibility on the Council to ensure that its work is transparent, predictable and consistent. In essence, it requires the Council to act in an accountable manner. It is therefore obligated to regularly engage with the broader membership in the execution of its mandate.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“My delegation wishes thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to participate in this very important debate on the implementation of the note contained in document S/2006/507. We also wish to thank you not only for your work as President of the Council, but also in connection with your work on the working methods of the Council. South Africa strongly supports the continued evaluation of the Security Council's working methods, in cooperation with the broader membership, as an essential element of the broader reform of the Security Council in order to make it more transparent and accountable, and thus to enhance the legitimacy of its mandate. In that regard, my delegation welcomes the modest improvements made in the working methods of the Council since the last open debate on the implementation of note S/2006/507, in 2008.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source