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first: 2008-06-24
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“In conclusion, let me express our gratitude to you personally, Mr. President, and your delegation for preparing the draft presidential statement, which we fully support.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Before I finish, allow me to highlight once again an issue that we deem exceptionally important, especially in the light of the ever-increasing burden, both financial and logistical, being placed on United Nations peacekeeping and its troop contributors. Croatia firmly believes that, in weighing the full range of responses to threats to international peace and security, the Security Council can and should pose itself the question of whether the preventative deployment of a small number of peacekeeping troops can stem the outbreak of wider conflict at its genesis. Such a decision not only has the potential to save scores of lives, but can also lessen later financial and logistical burdens on the United Nations and its Member States. For us, the value of such a response is self-evident.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Croatia particularly supports all proposals aimed at greater coordination and strengthening of relations among the Secretariat, the Security Council and troop- and police-contributing countries. As mentioned in the New Horizon non-paper, the Secretariat alone cannot structure missions without intense cooperation with Member States, while Member States similarly draw upon the experience of the United Nations in strengthening their national capacities. We reiterate that it is clearly counterproductive to plan a peacekeeping operation without the unambiguous support of a core number of nations willing to provide troops for a proposed mission. For that reason, we believe that outreach to potential and actual troop- contributing countries must be a high priority.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“The new robust way of approaching peacekeeping also brings together a plethora of United Nations and other international or regional actors, often with similar or overlapping goals. I believe that no one questions the benefit of burden-sharing when it comes to peacekeeping, with strengthened cooperation with regional and subregional organizations or among various United Nations and international agencies operating in-country, with the United Nations and the Security Council taking on the primary role. Streamlining their operations in-country is the overriding goal, essentially so as not to waste or duplicate much needed resources - a task that can most effectively be provided by the United Nations and its peacekeepers.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“That being said, we would like to stress that, in multidimensional peacekeeping, reporting on benchmarks should address not only issues of immediate security or military concern, but also long- term issues such as the protection of civilians, the strengthening of civil society, security sector reform, including the strengthening of police and judicial forces, and economic revitalization and development. Development is especially important since, unless a host country is assisted in returning to self- sustainability, recourse to violence can and quite often 09-4428} does happen, as has been demonstrated by returning peacekeeping operations to countries in West Africa, for example.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“These reports also stress that each United Nations peacekeeping mission needs to be tailored according to concrete conditions on the ground and the political realities prevailing at the time of their establishment. A clear political strategy and integrated mission planning are, to this end, extremely important and should include the provision of a precisely defined mandate with clear and achievable benchmarks and goals and a clear exit strategy. In refining ideas on how best to go about this, we agree that the Council can improve peacekeeping effectiveness through stricter monitoring and oversight of its mandated tasks, including through the establishment of and reporting on benchmarks.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“We also note with great interest the strategic paper of the new Department of Field Support. We commend the work of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, and support many of the suggested guidelines provided in those documents for one primary reason - they stress that the United Nations acts under the premise that conflict cannot and should be resolved not first and foremost by military means, but rather by addressing problems at their root causes. Time and again in our debates, we have heard a call to the parties to a conflict to resolve their differences through political dialogue, with the United Nations, including its peacekeeping missions, acting as an intermediary in achieving this goal.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“The question before us, however, is not about the worth of peacekeeping operations as a concept, but instead is a deliberation on the possible measures or recommendations before us for streamlining the work of peacekeepers in the field and on how to improve cooperation, not only within the United Nations system itself, but also between the Secretariat and the Security Council and, inversely, between the United Nations, the Security Council and the general membership, including troop-contributing countries and especially affected States. In short, what are we doing to improve the quality and effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping and cooperation between and within all its constituent parts? The Brahimi report (S/2000/809), the New Horizon non-paper and the United Kingdom/France initiative give us numerous good ideas.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“While it is true that the traditional peacekeeping of past decades has slowly given way to the more robust, multidimensional and integrative peacekeeping of today, when addressing the question of peacekeeping we must not lose sight of the fact that it is probably one of the most important tools available to the United Nations in general, and to the Security Council in particular - a symbiotic relationship that has existed from the time of the establishment of this Organization.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“First of all, allow me to thank the United Kingdom presidency for convening this important debate on one of the most important issues for the United Nations and this Council - the question of United Nations peacekeeping. Allow me to also use this opportunity to thank Under-Secretaries- General Le Roy and Malcorra for their interventions, as well as Force Commander General Martin Luther Agwai of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur for his candid overview from the perspective of peacekeeping force commanders working in the field. Croatia aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later by the representative of Sweden, so allow me to just raise several points of interest.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“We also appreciate all efforts and initiatives aimed at improving the capacity of Somalia's security sector, in particular as an accountable and capable security and police force; this represents the backbone of achieving stability in the country. Finally, we strongly support the work done thus far by all actors to tackle the issue of piracy off the coast of Somalia. Croatia is pleased to be able to make its contribution to the anti-piracy efforts and to participate actively in the European Union naval operation, Operation Atalanta.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“We are therefore heartened by today's statement by Foreign Minister Omaar that, without foreign interference, the Transitional Federal Government would be able to ensure peace and security on the entire territory of Somalia. As we have previously stated, we are ready to act in the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) on the basis of the reports presented by the Monitoring Group, whose work and findings we very much value and strongly support. Thirdly, while appreciating the untiring efforts of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and its troop-contributing countries, we call for the strengthening of its capacities through fulfilment of troop-contributing pledges and bilateral aid, as well as through the Trust Fund for AMISOM.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“We call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and deplore the toll that insurgent attacks have taken on both the civilian population and the already dire humanitarian situation in the country. Of particular concern to us was the extensive recruitment and training of children, as noted in the report of the Secretary-General. We echo the Secretary-General's call for the immediate cessation of such practices. Also, we urge all parties involved in the conflict to adhere to international humanitarian law and to respect human rights. We also continue to be extremely concerned about reports of foreign interference with regard to insurgent attacks taking place in Somalia, as well as with the destabilizing potential of such actions for the whole region.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“First, we note and express our concern about the ongoing dire security situation on the ground. In that context, we reiterate our full support for the Transitional Federal Government and President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed. We commend their determination and their action towards a more inclusive political process and genuine national reconciliation, and we welcome recent positive political developments in that respect, which have already been mentioned today. We add our voice to the calls for all Somali stakeholders to opt for dialogue and to join the Djibouti peace process, which continues to be the best option for lasting peace in Somalia. Secondly, we strongly condemn all attempts to halt the current political momentum, destabilize the Transitional Federal Institutions and undermine the Djibouti peace process.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“I too would like to join others in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ould Abdallah, for presenting the most recent report of the Secretary-General on Somalia (S/2009/373), which we welcome. I would also like to welcome African Union Commissioner Lamamra and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Mr. Omaar, and to thank them for their presentations today. My delegation would also like to express its full appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia for his tireless efforts and his valuable contribution in promoting dialogue and reconciliation in Somalia. Since we had an opportunity on 9 July to discuss the situation in Somalia (see S/PV.6158), my delegation would like to make a couple of brief points.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“With the process of the formation of a Government under way, which we hope will continue in a spirit of dialogue and responsibility, it remains crucial, as the recent incident in South Lebanon clearly demonstrated, for all political actors to remain committed to the full implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions and the Taif Accords and to address the question of disarming Hizbullah, which remains of central importance to peace and stability in Lebanon and the region.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“We are pleased to note the recent trend of economic and security revival in the West Bank, and welcome steps taken by Israel towards removing some of the road blocks in the West Bank. Israel and Arab countries in turn would need to undertake confidence-building measures. We share the view that the comprehensive peace process needs to see progress both on the Israeli-Palestinian and on the Syrian-Lebanese tracks, including by preparing the Moscow conference. Allow me to briefly turn to Lebanon. Croatia congratulates the people of Lebanon on holding free, fair and peaceful elections - a remarkable demonstration of their yearning for democracy and normalcy.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Croatia understands that the renewed push for peace demands that both parties take decisive steps. The Palestinian Authority needs to continue its efforts to consolidate progress in developing an effective and reformed security sector and functioning institutions. Israel must be reassured that Palestinian statehood will not come at the expense of its legitimate security concerns. Both parties must take credible steps to overcome the disruptive effects of the crisis in confidence and implement their obligations under the Road Map. There also needs to be improvement in the lives of ordinary Palestinians throughout the West Bank and Gaza, including by promoting Palestinian economic development based on the full implementation of the Agreement on Movement and Access.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Croatia appreciates the mediation efforts of Egypt and the Arab League in overcoming Palestinian divisions. Another ongoing cause for concern is the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Croatia continues to believe that this crisis ultimately requires a political solution. The controlled and sustained opening of border crossings, matched with appropriate monitoring arrangements, is essential for securing adequate supplies of food, medicine and cash, as well as reconstruction and economic recovery. In that context, the full implementation of resolution 1860 (2009) is critical to obtaining a durable solution to the Gaza crisis and responding to legitimate Israeli security concerns. Sustained and indiscriminate rocket attacks on southern Israel and the ongoing arms smuggling cannot be tolerated.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Croatia understands that the political and diplomatic process remains inextricably linked to the situation on the ground. We understand that it may be illusory to expect credible progress without positively changing the realities on the ground, or without properly addressing the obstacles. That is why it is crucial for both parties to implement their obligations under the Road Map and to refrain from provocative acts or unilateral actions that could prejudge the outcome of the negotiations or erode trust and confidence in the peace process. This makes it necessary to end settlement activities, dismantle all outposts and refrain from any unilateral action. Division among the Palestinians and their inadequate institutional and security capacity, as well as the regional environment, are causes for concern.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“For the international community, this means focusing on creating conditions conducive to the peace process and encouraging the parties to resume negotiations as soon as possible, with a view to settling all permanent status issues on the basis of the two-State solution, mutual recognition, freedom from violence, incitement and terror, and respect for previous agreements and understandings. There is no other way for the two parties to realize their legitimate aspirations. This means respecting the integrity of the bilateral negotiations while also recognizing the regional dimension of the process. We value the efforts of the responsible regional partners to secure a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East based on the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“We are encouraged by the vigorous engagement of the United States Administration, which has created the impetus for arriving at a lasting solution in the Middle East, including through the personal determination of President Obama and today's activities of the special envoy, Senator Mitchell. We also welcome the commitment of Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas to the two-State solution. Croatia believes that our collective interest is to remain focused on a shared, clear and fundamental objective - the establishment of an independent, democratic and viable Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security with Israel, and a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the region.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Allow me to begin by welcoming Assistant Secretary-General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco and thanking him for his candid briefing. Our meeting today comes at the end of an intense transition period that has witnessed important political statements, meetings and events, bringing new opportunities and challenges. My delegation aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later on behalf of the European Union, but allow me to add a few comments. Croatia sees this meeting as representing hopeful momentum towards taking concrete steps to achieve a two-State solution and regional peace.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“In order to meet peacebuilding priorities, the United Nations has to provide for the deployment of civilian experts, and we welcome the steps proposed by the Secretary-General aimed at expanding and improving existing capacities. We also recognize that success largely depends on reliable funding mechanisms and support. Croatia believes that the text of the draft presidential statement we are to adopt today reflects the main messages of this debate, and it has our support. We see efforts aimed at enhancing responsiveness in post-conflict environments by adopting a more coherent, effective and focused approach as part and parcel of the wider effort to strengthen the ability of the United Nations to play its role to the fullest extent in conflict prevention, peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, in an integrated and coherent manner.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Croatia is grateful to the Secretary-General for presenting a concrete agenda for action aimed at strengthening United Nations responsiveness in the immediate aftermath of conflict, based on effective leadership, enhanced coordination and accountability and predictable civilian deployment and financing. We support the agenda and, in particular, its recommendations aimed at strengthening effective and accountable senior United Nations leadership on the ground as well as those promoting integrated planning and common assessments and the strategic consolidation of competing individual agendas. At all times, local actors and the development of their capacities need to remain at the heart of the process.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“The report rightly points out the need to build strategic partnerships, notably with the World Bank. Such partnerships need to be based on recognizing the clear comparative advantages provided by different actors on the international, regional and subregional level, while integrating the peacemaking, peacekeeping and development spheres. This in turn underscores the need for greater clarity in delineating the role and responsibilities of different actors, both within and outside the United Nations, and the need to have well- defined mandates that are complementary, mutually reinforcing and achievable.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“For Croatia, the centrepiece of international peacebuilding efforts continues to be found in the United Nations architecture, notably in the Peacebuilding Commission, which, together with the Peacebuilding Support Office and the Peacebuilding Fund, represents the key mechanism to ensure greater coherence in international efforts, including on one of the key issues: the sustainable financing of peacebuilding. As the principal organ for maintaining international peace and security, the Security Council is well-placed to provide suggestions for integrated peacebuilding and to offer guidance in situations on its agenda. While the United Nations is increasingly expected to play a leadership role in the field, it is often just one among many actors on the ground.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“It is our view that the key demand regarding peace operations in general is sustainability. As the Secretary-General mentions in his report, peace operations are not quick fixes. There can be early windows of opportunity during which peace can be achievable, but there is also a series of small practical movements and undertakings - the so-called everyday life of a peace operation - which have to be given our full attention. We have to build upon early successes and achievements in the field; we have no right to be discouraged by the obstacles and setbacks that we will inevitably face. Likewise, we believe that capacity- building is crucial and might easily be the most fundamental issue in peacekeeping. We should also factor in the unavoidable issue of spoilers, against whom we have to fight with patience and resilience.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Croatia is pleased to see that the approach taken by the Secretary-General has prominently endorsed the concept of national ownership of the peacebuilding effort. Our own experience during the war imposed on Croatia in the 1990s, when a number of United Nations missions and agencies operated on the ground, led us to conclude that external actors may have come with the best of intentions, but in some cases were not able to understand the real needs of the population or cooperate effectively with each other or with the local institutions involved. External actors alone may sometimes be ill-equipped to rebuild the institutions of a war-torn State. Peacebuilding efforts anchored at the country level are inextricably linked to their legitimacy and sustainability. National actors need to be part of an early peace dividend.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Clear goals, effective leadership and coordination, adequate resources and an appropriate mandate are required in order to be able to rapidly provide basic security and early peace dividends as well as to build confidence in a political process and expand core national capacity in a highly volatile environment. We welcome the Secretary-General's report before us (S/2009/304) as making an important contribution to coherence and the integration of efforts on a practical level by identifying challenges and spelling out a number of concrete steps to develop and improve United Nations capabilities in support of national efforts to end war and secure a sustainable peace. We particularly welcome the five points stressed by the Secretary-General and offer our full support in that respect.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“While Croatia aligns itself with the statement to be made on behalf of the European Union, allow me to add some further remarks in our national capacity. Post-conflict reconstruction and stabilization has been recognized as critical in laying the foundations for lasting and sustainable peace. The early success of peacebuilding efforts is undoubtedly a matter of collective interest, as failed peacebuilding risks bringing about a definite backlash and the return to violence and new wars. Given that the window for action in a post-conflict period may not be longer than a few - approximately two - years, it is indispensable that those involved in peacebuilding be ready to start immediately and offer rapid support to national authorities alongside a peacekeeping deployment.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Mr. President, allow me to begin by welcoming you here with us and thanking you for chairing this meeting. We also thank your delegation for organizing this debate, which has focused our attention on a topic that not only deserves the sustained attention of the Security Council but also needs to be approached in a coherent and coordinated manner. Let me also thank the Secretary-General for being here with us and for his remarks in which he presented us with concrete steps for moving forward on actions charted by the presidential statement that the Council adopted last year (S/PRST/2008/16) under the United Kingdom presidency. We would also like, of course, to thank Ambassador Mufioz and the representatives of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank for their contributions today.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“We support the Court's efforts to that end. Croatia has highly appreciated the opportunity to consult with the representatives of the Special Court in the context of the ongoing discussions within the Security Council's informal working group on international tribunals, which is currently examining options for setting up residual mechanisms for the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Croatia hopes to see the continuation of this exchange, which could certainly be of mutual interest and benefit for both sides.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“Funding remains a critical issue for the Court in this phase. One of the pressing outstanding questions is securing the appropriate arrangements and financing for the enforcement of sentences, and we welcome the steps taken by the Court and its Management Committee to address these issues. We also understand that continuing international support is indispensable to achieving the orderly completion of the Court's work, which in turn will be the best guarantee for securing its lasting legacy. As an ad hoc institution, the Special Court will once again break new ground in the field of international justice by having to provide solutions to support its residual functions while respecting international standards in ensuring the ongoing protection of the human rights of individuals affected by its work.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“Earlier this year, a significant milestone was achieved with the conviction of Revolutionary United Front leaders for atrocities committed during the civil war in Sierra Leone, sending a strong message against impunity for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Croatia continues to closely follow the trial of Charles Taylor in The Hague. We appreciate the extensive outreach efforts undertaken by the Court. Together with its capacity-building projects, these efforts represent an excellent way of not only spreading awareness and understanding of the Court's mission, but also preserving its legacy and thus contributing to lasting peace and stability in Sierra Leone and in the region of West Africa. 09-40569 As the operations in Freetown are nearing conclusion, we understand that certain challenges remain.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“Allow me to begin by welcoming and extending our gratitude to the President and the Prosecutor of the Special Court for sharing with the Security Council the latest information on the considerable progress made in implementing the Court's mandate. We appreciate their personal commitment in carrying out this mandate. The Court's establishment, which broke new ground in international criminal justice, and its jurisprudence and accomplishments represent a strong contribution to the global fight against impunity and the fostering of the rule of law. It continues to demonstrate that peace and justice are not contradictory terms.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“Croatia stands ready, along with the rest of the international community, to continue to help the people of Myanmar achieve their aspirations to a democratic and prosperous future. In that respect, Croatia reiterates its support for the continued important role the Secretary-General must play in Myanmar through his good offices mission and through the work of his Special Envoy, Ibrahim Gambari.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“It is deeply regrettable, therefore, that Myanmar's leaders chose not to use the unique opportunity of the Secretary-General's visit to demonstrate any level of commitment to the promotion of genuine democratic reform. Indeed, their refusal to allow the Secretary- General to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi is of great concern to us, as was the leadership's resistance to many of the Secretary-General's proposals. We strongly urge the Myanmar authorities to utilize the Secretary-General's good offices and begin to show some readiness to cooperate, by translating into actions the assurances they gave during the visit that they would make the 2010 elections credible by releasing all political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as resuming a general process of dialogue and national reconciliation.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“Given the complexity of the political situation in Myanmar, which has been further complicated by the ongoing trial of Aung San Suu Kyi, Croatia deeply appreciates the good offices of the Secretary-General in conveying, in unequivocal terms, the fundamental concerns of the international community directly to Senior General Than Shwe and other senior officials. We also believe that the visit serves another important purpose: in laying out his vision for Myanmar in his speech of 4 July, the Secretary-General also sent a crucial message from the international community that Myanmar has a choice about how to proceed. National ownership of the political process is not in question here, and primary responsibility for its progress lies with the Myanmar authorities and the choices they wish to make.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“Croatia remains deeply concerned about recent events in Myanmar concerning political prisoners and the regime's treatment of ethnic minorities, in violation of international humanitarian law, alongside its continuing lack of respect for the basic human rights of its population. In that respect, Croatia shares the international community's increasing sense of frustration with the Myanmar authorities' continuing political blockage of international efforts to bring about substantive progress towards an inclusive process of democratization in the run-up to the 2010 elections.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“We were particularly interested also to learn of the Secretary- General's impressions drawn from his meeting with representatives of ethnic minority groups and representatives and leaders of several political parties, including members of the National League for Democracy, as well as his impressions regarding the status of humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in the Irrawaddy delta since his first visit, in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. We were encouraged to hear about the good cooperation among the Government of Myanmar, the United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“I too would like to join the Secretary-General for briefing the Council and providing us with a first-hand account of his recent trip to Myanmar. Croatia commends the Secretary-General for the continued personal leadership he has demonstrated on this issue. Fully cognizant of the challenges faced by the Secretary-General in deciding whether to visit Myanmar, Croatia welcomes the visit, which was aimed at pressing the Myanmar Government to release political prisoners, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and to hold free and fair elections. Croatia values the Secretary-General's frank assessment of the outcome of his meetings with senior members of Myanmar's leadership.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“Ould Abdallah, for his relentless efforts and valuable contribution in promoting dialogue and reconciliation in Somalia. Finally, I would also like to express our support for the draft presidential statement that we are about to adopt.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“It also enables the United Nations to further its involvement and assist Somalia to the best ofits abilities. That being said, we are pleased to hear about the possibility of establishing a light United Nations presence in Mogadishu in the near future, as stated by Under-Secretary-General Malcorra during her briefing. We are also pleased to hear about the implementation of the support package by the United Nations. Concerning piracy, we support the work that has thus far been done to tackle the issue of piracy off the coast of Somalia, including, in particular but not exclusively, Operation Atalanta. We are aware of the need for the continuation of the efforts to ensure the safety of maritime routes. My delegation would especially like to express its full appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Mr.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Croatia greatly appreciates the unerring efforts of AMISOM, whose troops are operating in an extremely difficult environment. While echoing the calls to strengthen its capacities, we commend the troop- contributing countries, in particular Uganda and Burundi, and we hope that others will follow suit in fulfilling their pledges. We welcome the pledges made at the international conference in support of Somalia's security institutions and AMISOM. held in Brussels on 23 April. We hope today that the materialization has already begun and that it will continue at a fast pace. We also appreciate all other efforts and initiatives aimed at improving the capacity of Somalia's security sector, especially as an accountable and capable security and police force represents the backbone of efforts to achieve stability in the country.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Croatia is also alarmed and extremely concerned about reports of foreign or outside interference with regard to insurgent attacks and other violence taking place in Somalia, in particular reports concerning support to insurgents being provided by neighbouring countries, namely Eritrea, and the destabilizing potential of such actions in the whole region. We would like to recall the obligations that all States Members of the United Nations have with regard to respecting the resolutions and decisions adopted by the Security Council and also to reiterate that the Council already has at its disposal tools for dealing with all inside and outside spoilers of the peace process. In that light, we particularly look forward to the forthcoming report of the Monitoring Group on Somalia.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“We strongly condemn all attempts to halt the current political momentum, destabilize the transitional federal institutions and undermine the Djibouti peace process. The armed insurgency by hardliners thus continues to be of utmost concern. We call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and deplore the toll that the insurgent attacks have had on both the civilian population and the already dire humanitarian situation in the country. In the light of that, we urge all parties involved in the conflict to adhere to international humanitarian law and to respect human rights.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Croatia is encouraged by the progress that has been made on the political track, particularly the actions of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG), towards a more inclusive political process and genuine national reconciliation. We commend such determination and firmly believe it warrants the unrelenting and concrete support of the international community. We reiterate our full support for the Transitional Federal Government and President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed. Their hard-won political gains must be preserved and further built upon. That being said, we add our voice to the calls for all Somali stakeholders to opt for dialogue and join the Djibouti peace process, which continues to be the best option for lasting peace in Somalia.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Let me begin by joining others in thanking the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Pascoe, and the Under-Secretary- General for Field Support, Ms. Malcorra, for providing us with an update on the political and security situation in Somalia as well as on the steps taken to strengthen its security institutions and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). We are also thankful for the remarks of the Permanent Representative of Somalia, and we welcome the Permanent Observer of the African Union, whose statement we are looking forward to hearing. Croatia aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later by the representative of Sweden on behalf of the European Union. Allow me now to make some short remarks in my national capacity.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Bearing in mind the importance and magnitude of the tasks assigned to UNAMA, Croatia supports the further strengthening of UNAMA, as well as its intention to further expand and establish offices in all provinces of Afghanistan.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source