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1. “The fight against HIV/AIDS should be continuous and intense, employing every available asset. It has to be multisectoral and be waged at the national, regional and international levels. Regular briefings by DPKO and UNAIDS on the progress made will help to strengthen commitment and accountability at the highest levels and ensure sustained monitoring and evaluation of the impact of programmes. In closing, I wish to convey my congratulations once again to DPKO and UNAIDS. Today's discussion has proved that they have unanimous support in their efforts. I urge them to continue in the direction they have taken so far. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”

   2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

2. “Such observatories should submit reports on an annual basis. We should not forget that the success of any peacekeeping operation depends to a great extent on the personnel who serve in the mission. The troop- contributing countries should ensure the highest possible standards for their people. Voluntary and confidential counselling and testing, as well as care and treatment, should be the minimum standard for all peacekeepers in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Greece has not only recognized the sensitivity of the issue but also follows a strict policy requiring all Greek military personnel who participate in peacekeeping operations - United Nations or United Nations-mandated - to be tested for HIV/AIDS. The test is mandatory and confidential for all. There are also provisions for assistance to those soldiers who are infected.”

   2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

3. “UNAIDS initiatives to develop, in cooperation with interested States, national programmes to address HIV/AIDS among their uniformed personnel are very valuable. Well-informed and trained peacekeepers can serve as a valuable tool in the context of efforts to prevent the spread of the disease. Another initiative that could also be considered by UNAIDS would involve the creation of regional observatories for HIV/AIDS. Such observatories have been tested successfully with respect to other issues. They would contribute to the implementation of resolution 1308 (2000) by registering data for certain regions, raise the awareness of the risks involved regionally, and contribute, at an early stage, to preventing the spread of the disease by drawing conclusions as to the necessary interventions and changes.”

   2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

4. “The level of awareness of, and the approach taken by, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) in that respect are commendable. The appointment of HIV/AIDS advisers within DPKO and many peacekeeping missions is a considerable achievement. This practice should be expanded to all missions. The development of training material, policy guidelines and the issuance of awareness cards are just a few examples of the numerous significant achievements made, but the nature of this devastating disease dictates that more are needed. We welcome the leading role played by UNAIDS. We encourage the continuous strengthening of its cooperation with interested Member States to further develop strategies and best practices for HIV/AIDS prevention, education, testing, counselling and treatment.”

   2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

5. “Resolution 1308 (2000) recognizes this particular vulnerability. It encourages Member States to consider developing, in cooperation with the international community and UNAIDS, effective long-term strategies for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, voluntary and confidential testing and counselling, and treatment of their personnel. These strategies are an important part of their preparation for participation in peacekeeping operations. Every resource should be utilized in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Raising awareness is the all- important first step, to be undertaken through education and special training programmes. We also encourage a rights-based approach in order to ensure an ethical process for the conducting of testing, to address the implications of a positive result, and to reduce AIDS-related stigmatization and discrimination.”

   2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

6. “AIDS is not only a health problem; it also affects development and security. It can have a uniquely devastating effect on all sectors and at all levels of society. Unfortunately, and despite all of the efforts made so far, HIV/AIDS remains one of the biggest global threats. We need to do more and to develop a long-term strategy mobilizing all the available resources to fight the disease and minimize its effects. The seriousness of the problem calls for well-coordinated international action. Uniformed personnel is inevitably one of the most vulnerable groups for a number of reasons, including military life itself, interaction with local communities, the tendency of young people to ignore danger, and the inevitable exacerbation of the disease under conditions of conflict and instability.”

   2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

7. “Resolution 1308 (2000) was the Council's response to the pandemic and its implications for international peacekeeping operations. I wish to extend our most sincere thanks and appreciation to the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, and to the Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Mr. Peter Piot, not only for their informative and clear presentations, but also for all of their continuous efforts in implementing resolution 1308 (2000). The most recent report submitted to the Council is tangible proof of the leadership of UNAIDS and of the level of awareness that it has brought to the international community. HIV/AIDS is a worldwide threat, one that makes no distinction as to gender, colour or age.”

   2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

8. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity as the representative of Greece. Five years ago, on 17 July 2000, the Security Council, in its collective wisdom, adopted resolution 1308 (2000), under the agenda item entitled "The responsibility of the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security: HIV/AIDS and international peacekeeping operations". For the first time, a health-related issue was linked to international peace and security. One can point to many notable statements in looking back at the discussion that took place during that meeting. To me, three stand out as the most significant, namely, that the world was breaking the silence around AIDS; that HIV/AIDS was not someone else's problem, but everyone's problem; and that AIDS was not just a problem of a single country or continent.”

   2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

9. “I thank Mr. Guehenno for his briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. Peter Piot, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.”

   2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

10. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. I now give the floor to Mr. J ean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations.”

    2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

11. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Guehenno to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. It is so decided. I invite Dr. Piot to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

12. “The Security Council calls upon all Somali parties and Member States to extend to him their fullest cooperation in this regard. "The Security Council reaffirms its full support for the peace process in Somalia and the commitment of the United Nations to assist the regional and subregional efforts in this regard." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/32. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.20 p.m.”

    2005-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5227 (2005) · source

13. “The Security Council expresses its concern at the impact of these developments, and calls for the quick and appropriate resolution of this incident. The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the brutal murder of Somali peace activist Abdulkadir Yahya Ali on 11 July in Mogadishu. The Security Council calls for the incident to be investigated immediately and for those responsible to be held fully accountable. "The Security Council welcomes the steps being taken to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) and reaffirms its strong support for the leadership of the Secretary-General's Special Representative (SRSG) in his efforts in fostering inclusive dialogue among the leaders of the TFIs.”

    2005-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5227 (2005) · source

14. “The Security Council reiterates that ensuring humanitarian access to all Somalis in need and providing guarantees for the safety and security of aid workers is an immediate priority and obligation of the TFIs. The Security Council further welcomes the ongoing efforts and work of the business community, humanitarian organizations, non-governmental organizations, civil society and women's groups to facilitate the demilitarization of Somalia. "The Security Council deplores the recent hijacking of a vessel off the coast of Somalia that had been chartered by the World Food Programme (WFP) and was carrying food aid for tsunami victims, and notes the subsequent decision by the WFP to suspend all shipments of humanitarian assistance to Somalia.”

    2005-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5227 (2005) · source

15. “"The Security Council welcomes the continued engagement of donors in supporting the establishment of a functioning government in Somalia through the mechanism of the Coordination and Monitoring Committee (CMC) and in fulfilment of the Declaration of Principles. The Security Council encourages donor countries and regional and subregional organizations to continue to contribute to the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Somalia, in particular through the mechanism of the Rapid Assistance Programme and efforts coordinated by the United Nations. "The Security Council stresses that improving the humanitarian situation is an essential component of support for the peace and reconciliation process.”

    2005-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5227 (2005) · source

16. “The Security Council stands ready to consider this matter on the basis of information on the mission plan mentioned in paragraph 6 in due course. "The Security Council further reminds all parties in Somalia, including all members of the TFIs, as well as all Member States, of their obligation to implement and enforce the arms embargo imposed by the Security Council under resolution 733 (1992). Continued non-compliance with this measure undermines the efforts of those who seek to establish peace in Somalia. There can be no effective and lasting progress in Somalia as long as arms and ammunition flow unchecked across Somalia's borders. A stable and secure environment in Somalia is essential to the future success of the national reconciliation process.”

    2005-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5227 (2005) · source

17. “The Security Council welcomes the readiness of the AU and IGAD to reinforce their continued support for the establishment of a functioning central government of Somalia, including the possible deployment of a Peace Support Mission to Somalia, and encourages the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) to keep the Security Council informed of all developments. The Security Council expects the AU and IGAD to work out a detailed mission plan in close coordination with and with the broad consensus of the TFIs and consistent with a national security and stabilization plan. "The Security Council takes note of the PSC's request to the Security Council for the authorization of an exemption on the arms embargo imposed against Somalia by resolution 733 (1992) of 23 January 1992, contained in the AU's PSC Communiques of 12 May and 3 July 2005.”

    2005-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5227 (2005) · source

18. “"The Security Council urges the Transitional Federal Institutions to conclude without delay a national security and stabilization plan, to include a comprehensive and verifiable ceasefire agreement leading to final disarmament, and welcomes the willingness of the United Nations to provide advice in this regard. "The Security Council commends the commitment of the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in support of the TFIs' relocation to Somalia and reiterates its support for those efforts in assisting the process of transition in Somalia.”

    2005-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5227 (2005) · source

19. “"The Security Council expresses its concern at the recent disagreements and increased tensions among Somali leaders, which threaten the viability of the TFIs. The Security Council calls on all leaders in Somalia to exercise maximum restraint and take immediate effective steps to reduce tension. Violence or military action by any members of the TFIs or other parties is unacceptable as the means for dealing with the current differences within the TFIs. The Security Council reiterates that any members of the TFIs or other parties who persist on the path of confrontation and conflict, including military action, will be held accountable.”

    2005-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5227 (2005) · source

20. “"The Security Council welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 16 June 2005 (S/2005/392) and reaffirms its commitment to a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the situation in Somalia and its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia, consistent with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. "The Security Council is encouraged by the relocation now under way of the Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs) to Somalia, urges further progress in this regard and calls upon the Somali leaders to continue to work towards reconciliation, through inclusive dialogue and consensus- building within the framework of the TFIs, in accordance with the Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali Republic adopted in February 2004.”

    2005-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5227 (2005) · source

21. “Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia, document S/2005/392. I wish to draw the attention of members to document S/2005/153, containing the text of a letter dated 8 March 2005 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) addressed to the President of the Security Council. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council reaffirms all its previous decisions concerning the situation in Somalia, in particular the statements by its President, S/PRST/2004/43, dated 19 November 2004, and S/PRST/2005/11 of 7 March 2005.”

    2005-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5227 (2005) · source

22. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Somalia 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 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. Hashi (Somalia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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.”

    2005-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5227 (2005) · source

23. “The Council calls upon the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda to abide by the commitment given in Rome, on 31 March 2005, to put an end to the armed conflict and to settle without further delay the issue of the repatriation of their combatants. "The Security Council reaffirms its full support for MONUC. It welcomes the robust actions MONUC is undertaking in pursuit of its mandate and the assistance it provides to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to improve security conditions for the population." (spoke in English) This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/31. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.30 p.m.”

    2005-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5226 (2005) · source

24. “"The Security Council calls upon the Congolese authorities to prosecute and bring to justice expeditiously the perpetrators and those responsible for these crimes, and requests the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) to provide all necessary support. The Council encourages the Congolese authorities to continue their efforts to ensure the protection of civilians and respect for human rights within their territory. "The Security Council stresses the need to bring to an end, particularly in the districts of Kivu and Ituri, attacks by armed groups on local populations, which not only cause further suffering to civilians but also threaten the stability of the entire region as well as the holding of elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2005-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5226 (2005) · source

25. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: (spoke in French) "The Security Council condemns with the utmost firmness the massacre of some 50 people, most of them women and children, which occurred on 9 July 2005 in Ntulu-Mamba, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. "The Security Council requests the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Democratic Republic of the Congo to establish the facts and report to the Council as quickly as possible.”

    2005-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5226 (2005) · source

26. “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 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 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.”

    2005-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5226 (2005) · source

27. “"The Security Council welcomes Egypt's continued commitment in this regard, as stated in a letter by the Permanent Representative of the Arab Republic of Egypt addressed to the President of the Council (S/2005/438), and recognizes the important role of Egypt and other neighbouring countries in supporting the political process, helping control transit across Iraq's borders, and extending other support to the Iraqi people." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/29. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.15p.m.”

    2005-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5224 (2005) · source

28. “"The Security Council also condemns all terrorist attacks in Iraq, including the attempted assassinations of diplomats from Bahrain and Pakistan and attacks against other civilian personnel. "The Security Council emphasizes that there can be no justification for such terrorist acts and underlines the need to bring to justice the the perpetrators. "The Security Council reaffirms its unwavering support for the Iraqi people in their political transition, as outlined in Security Council resolution 1546 (2004). The Security Council also reaffirms Iraq's independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and calls upon the international community to stand by the Iraqi people in their pursuit of peace, stability and democracy.”

    2005-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5224 (2005) · source

29. “I wish to draw the attention of members to document 8/2005/438, containing the text of a letter dated 7 July 2005 from the Permanent Representative of Egypt to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the assassination of the recently appointed Head of the Egyptian Mission to Iraq, His Excellency Ambassador Ihab El Sherif, on 7 July and expresses its condolences to the family of the victim and to the Government and people of the Arab Republic of Egypt.”

    2005-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5224 (2005) · source

30. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Egypt, 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's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Abdelaziz (Egypt) 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.”

    2005-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5224 (2005) · source

31. “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 1611 (2005). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.55 p.m.”

    2005-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5223 (2005) · source

32. “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 document S/2005/437, 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 now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2005-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5223 (2005) · source

33. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. I should like to inform the members of the Council that, in the course of this meeting, I have learned that the term of office of Assistant Secretary- General Danilo Turk is ending in three or four days. Therefore, I would like to express to him - I am sure, with members' agreement - our thanks and appreciation for his continued cooperation with the Council as a whole and with its members and to wish him the best in his endeavours in the future. The meeting rose at 12 noon.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source

34. “Let me conclude by commending once again the members of UNOMB for their dedication to the cause of peace and their overall work and by wishing the people of Bougainville and Papua New Guinea a prosperous and peaceful future. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of New Zealand. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source

35. “Joseph Kabui. The road to peace and democracy bas been long for the people of Bougainville. On their journey, they had the most faithful and reliable of allies: UNOMB, which held effectively the chairmanship of the Peace Process Consultative Committee, facilitated the dialogue between rival parties and contributed to the successful conclusion of the weapons disposal plan and the destruction of some 2,000 weapons. Our sincere thanks go to Mr. Tor Stenbock, Director of UNOMB and Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and to all other staff members of the United Nations Mission, who served the interests of peace in Bougainville over the past seven years. They set a remarkable example to be followed by other United Nations peacekeeping missions.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source

36. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Greece. Like all previous speakers, I wish to thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Danilo Turk, for his final briefing on the work of the United Nations Observer Mission in Bougainville (UNOMB). The purpose of today's meeting is to officially celebrate the successful completion of UNOMB's mandate on 30 June. My delegation pays tribute to the Mission's vital contribution to the consolidation of peace and democratic governance in the province of Bougainville. It is my pleasure to express warm congratulations to the Government of Papua New Guinea and to the people and the leaders of Bougainville on their determination to fully implement the Peace Agreement of 2001. Our congratulations go also to the President of the Autonomous Government, Mr.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source

37. “I thank Mr. Tiirk for his briefing. As there is no list of speakers for Council members, I would like to invite them to indicate to the Secretariat as of now whether they wish to take the floor.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source

38. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Danilo Turk, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. 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. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Danilo Turk, Assistant Secretary- General for Political Affairs. I now give him the floor.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source

39. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in which they request 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 those representatives 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. Aisi (Papua New Guinea) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Dauth (Australia) and Ms. Banks (New Zealand) took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source

40. “"The Security Council demands that all the signatories to this Agreement and all the Ivorian parties concerned implement fully and without delay all the commitments made before the African Union Mediation and comply scrupulously with the timetable agreed on 29 June 2005 in Pretoria. "The Security Council affirms that it stands ready, in close consultation with the African Union Mediation, to implement individual sanctions provided for in paragraphs 9 and 11 of resolution 1572 (2004) against those who do not comply with these commitments or constitute an obstacle to their full implementation." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/28. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 a.m.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5221 (2005) · source

41. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council has taken note with interest of the Declaration on the implementation of the Pretoria Agreement on the peace process in cote d'Ivoire signed on 29 June 2005 in Pretoria under the auspices of the African Union Mediator, President Thabo Mbeki. "The Security Council welcomes the efforts undertaken by the African Union Mediation so that the forthcoming elections in Cote d'Ivoire the are credible and held as planned, and reiterates its full support to the African Union Mediator. "The Security Council recalls that it has endorsed the Pretoria Agreement signed on 6 April 2005.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5221 (2005) · source

42. “The situation in Cote d'Ivoire The President: 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's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Djangone-Bi (cote d'lvoire) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5221 (2005) · source

43. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of July, I should like to take the opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Jean-Marc de La Sabliere, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of June 2005. I am sure that I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador de La Sabliere for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5221 (2005) · source

44. “We welcome the fact that the World Food Programme has made the eradication of poverty and the provision of nourishment to orphans and vulnerable children a priority in its policy. In that context, what, in Mr. Morris's View, can the international community do specifically with respect to the challenge of child hunger? Lastly, given the relationship between HIV/AIDS and hunger, I wonder whether he might explain to us what kind of cooperation exists between the World Food Programme and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source

45. “Zimbabwe, for example, is facing a critical economic situation, with food shortages and a ballooning budget deficit, together with high inflation, unemployment, and an accelerating rise in cases of HIV/AIDS. At the same time, investors have largely deserted the country following a land-reform policy and concerns about property rights and the rule of law. Another issue of great relevance to Africa is what Mr. Morris repeatedly described as a "triple threat": hunger, AIDS and low Government capacity. In concluding, I would like to ask some questions. We have heard various estimates for various crises in various countries. Is there any global estimate for what is required to cover the total needs in Africa?”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source

46. “The cases of Darfur and of certain regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo clearly demonstrate that a lack of humanitarian access leads to the further deterioration of the situation. There are significant shortfalls in the funding of food assistance. As a result, we all know that, in Eritrea, two thirds of the population have been exposed to the risk of famine, while in Ethiopia the future of 3 million hungry Ethiopians is in jeopardy. Government policies relating to food imports and the environment, as well as the impact of bad economic policy choices and the lack of political commitment to address the problem, also play a role.”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source

47. “For all those reasons, the issue of hunger is more than relevant to the Security Council, and in that regard, we welcome today's briefing. The numbers Mr. Morris gave us are staggering. They point to a humanitarian situation of the utmost gravity. It is obvious that, in order to avert disaster, adequate levels of assistance must be provided immediately, but long-term measures and planning are also needed. The challenge is multifaceted and requires dealing with a variety of issues, such as the need for better synergy in emergency intervention and follow- up; sustainable development; and the link between humanitarian access, on the one hand, and malnutrition and poverty, on the other.”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source

48. “Like any event or process that leads to large-scale death or the lessening of life's opportunities, and undermines States as the basic unit of the international system, hunger is a threat to international security, as recognized by the Panel of Experts in its report on threats, challenges and change. Unfortunately, current trends indicate persistent and possibly worsening food insecurity in many countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. That is due to a combination of factors: difficult weather situations, health factors, civil strife resulting in refugees and internally displaced persons, and issues related to governance and economic policies. And unfortunately, food is still used as a weapon in war. There is a strong link between security and food security.”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source

49. “I offer many thanks to the Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), Mr. Morris, for his very informative briefing on Africa's food crisis, as well as on the challenges which the World Food Programme - and, I would say, the international community - are facing in addressing hunger in the continent. We carefully noted the concerns of Mr. Morris, and I am pleased to share them. Eradicating hunger is not merely a lofty idea. Access to adequate food has long been recognized as both an individual right and a collective responsibility. Yet, hunger - whether caused by war, drugs, natural disaster, civil strife or poverty - continues to cause widespread suffering.”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source

50. “In conclusion, we would like to stress the need for the Security Council to take a more proactive stance in this field and to adopt in the near future a new resolution that would focus on the major challenges related to civilian protection in conflict-torn societies, with a View to enhancing such protection and revitalizing the role of the Security Council in this crucial area.”

    2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source