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Verbeke

lines on the record: 455
first: 2007-01-08
most recent: 2008-05-06
sittings or episodes: 73
sources: un-security-council

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“In this regard, Belgium welcomed the adoption by the Council of resolution 1624 (2005). By reaffirming the importance of respect for international law, including human rights law, as well as the importance of dialogue and understanding among civilizations, it aims to prevent incitement to terrorism. That is a good example of the preventive dimension of Security Council action. In this regard, the Council could also consider how best to counteract hate speech and discourse inciting violence during periods of armed conflict, as well as before conflict breaks out or with a view to preventing the re- emergence of conflict. As we know, words can be as deadly as weapons. Conflict prevention remains the main - albeit, by definition, the less visible - task of the Security Council as the guardian of international peace and security.”
2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source
“Indeed, we all know that it is first and foremost civilians who are the victims of lack of compliance with such embargoes and, in particular, of the abuse of small arms and light weapons. In this context, I would like to refer to the principle of the responsibility to protect, which was enshrined during the 2005 Summit and which has since been taken up in numerous resolutions. Belgium is fully aware that the operationalization of that principle will require in-depth and prudent reflection. We nonetheless believe that that principle will henceforth be part of the conceptual acquis of the work of the Security Council. As we all know, terrorism represents one of the greatest threats to international peace and security. The Security Council plays a leading role in international action to combat terrorism.”
2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source
“In the context of this new concept of security it is essential that, above and beyond pre-established and often reductionist approaches, we recognize that, at the end of the day, it is the security of men, women and children that is at stake. That is why Belgium welcomes the increased attention that the Security Council is giving to the protection of civilians - particularly that of women, children and other vulnerable groups - in armed conflict. The relevant resolutions aimed at the protection of civilians must be effectively implemented. In this regard, Belgium would also like to emphasize the importance of ensuring the close monitoring and rigorous implementation of arms embargoes in conflict areas.”
2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source
“As we all know, over the past decade the concept of security has been expanded from one with a narrow political and military definition to one with new dimensions, each of which corresponds to new threats and challenges - terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, grave human rights violations, organized crime, the situation of fragile States and environmental degradation. If we are to counter these threats, we need an effective multilateral system founded on solid international institutions and respect for international law. For Belgium, the United Nations, with the Security Council at its heart, plays a crucial role in this respect.”
2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source
“Mr. Verbeke (Belgium) (spoke in French): I should like at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this, the first month of the new year, and to assure you that you can rely on our full and effective cooperation. I would also like to pay tribute to Mr. Ban Ki-moon, our new Secretary-General. We would like to assure him that we have every confidence in him and to wish him every success as he carries out his important new responsibilities.”
2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source