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Viljanen

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first: 2012-02-21
most recent: 2012-02-21
sittings or episodes: 1
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“In that regard, we would also like to pay tribute to the important role of the African Union and ECOWAS. We wish to encourage the countries in the region to further intensify areas of cooperation, not only among themselves but also with international partners. As I said at the beginning, countering those challenges requires the efforts and cooperation of the international community as a whole.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The looming severe food crisis has put more 10 million people at risk, especially more than 1 million children. The international aid community should take anticipatory measures without delay to respond to the crisis. While providing humanitarian assistance, the root causes of the crisis must also be addressed. That should be followed up with long-term development efforts and the strengthening of the resilience of the population to tackle possible future droughts and food crises. Finland is currently planning the funding for its humanitarian assistance to the region for the beginning of the year. In 2011, Finland provided â‚¬5.1 million in humanitarian aid to Niger, Mali and Chad. Finland strongly supports the countries of West Africa and the Sahel in their efforts to overcome those difficult challenges.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717Resumption1 (2012) · source
“That also requires addressing development issues such as the negative effects of climate change, which can lead to social instability in the region, as stated in the Secretary-General's report (see S/2012/42). Also, strong commitment to the rule of law and to the promotion and protection of the human rights is a precondition for stability and peace. High levels of youth unemployment and poverty increase the appeal of terrorism and of joining organized crime groups. That makes it crucial to combat the social exclusion of minorities and other groups and individuals in vulnerable situations. We must ensure that they have equal opportunities to participate in society. Another major concern is the worsening humanitarian situation in Sahel region.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The United Nations is at the heart of the international cooperation on the prevention of transnational crime, as it is at the heart of the maintenance of international peace and security. Due to the global nature of the threat posed by organized crime and terrorism, effective counter-measures require continuous and consistent cooperation between different actors, including civil society. Cooperation between law enforcement and judicial authorities is an essential element of preventing and combating drug trafficking and terrorism. However, it is also important that the actions of authorities be consistent and appropriately transparent. There is a clear link between development and security. The consolidation of the entire security situation should therefore be emphasized.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717Resumption1 (2012) · source
“To successfully and efficiently combat different forms of transnational organized crime requires determined efforts to enhance and strengthen law enforcement and judicial institutions. Finland is involved in the international efforts to combat the trafficking in drugs and human beings, organized crime and illegal immigration. The Government of Finland has taken a decision to recruit an immigration liaison officer to our Embassy in Nigeria. He will begin his work in some weeks and will cover the whole region of West Africa, including the countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). His work will include, among other things, cooperation with local and national authorities.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The linkages between organized crime, the trafficking of arms, drugs and human beings, and terrorism are indisputable. Countering those challenges requires strong determination and concerted action by the countries of the region, as well as the efforts and cooperation of the international community as a whole. Regional and local ownership is absolutely essential if our common efforts are to succeed. We recognize that the challenges that the countries of West Africa and the Sahel are struggling with are multifaceted. Consequently, it is of the utmost importance that a comprehensive approach be adopted to counter those challenges. That approach includes the strengthening of the overall social and economic structures of those countries.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Finland wishes to thank the Republic of Togo for the concept note (S/2012/83, annex) and for convening this open debate. The observer of the European Union has already spoken, and I associate myself fully with that statement. We also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa (S/2011/811), which encourages the countries of the region to continue to combat transnational organized crime, including illicit drug trafficking, and calls on international partners to provide support for those countries. We warmly welcome the consideration of this topic at this venue. We share the deep concern over the impact that transnational organized crime has on peace, security, stability and on the wider development of this region.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717Resumption1 (2012) · source