YouSaid · the spoken record

Vilovie

lines on the record: 428
first: 2008-06-24
most recent: 2013-06-24
sittings or episodes: 54
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“Croatia welcomes the outcomes of several recent conferences devoted to regional cooperation and their efforts to further mobilize donor support for Afghanistan. We are similarly pleased to see progress in bilateral relations between Afghanistan and its neighbours, especially Pakistan. We fully understand UNAMA's current focus on the elections and its determination to include all relevant stakeholders in the development of the benchmarks, as requested by resolution 1868 (2009). We support UNAMA's endeavours to undertake wide consultations on that issue, and we look forward to a finalized set of benchmarks, to be presented in the next report of the Secretary-General, due in September.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“In our view, the fight against corruption remains one of the main tasks for the Afghan authorities. We therefore welcome the establishment of a specialized anti-corruption unit, as well as the development of anti-corruption plans by the recently created High Office of Oversight for the Implementation of the Anti-Corruption Strategy. The regional dimension of the problems in Afghanistan cannot be overestimated. It is self-evident that military action in Afghanistan needs to carefully take into account and to adequately deal with political and military situations in neighbouring countries. At the same time, Afghanistan's economic growth is inconceivable without substantial regional coordination and cooperation.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Furthermore, we welcome the newly established United Nations Development Assistance Framework, which sets the course for United Nations action in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2013 and creates a common fund, with the main aim of addressing the imbalance in assistance provided to provinces. Croatia strongly supports the so-called civilian surge aimed at massive capacity- and institution- building and the comprehensive plan put forward in that regard by the Afghan Government following the Hague Conference. We share the view that that new surge has to be Afghan-led and primarily focused on the subnational level. In that context, we eagerly await the finalization of the Government's priority plan and implementing mechanisms as necessary tools for the full implementation of the aforementioned strategy.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“A carefully planned and attentively implemented national reconciliation programme based on respect for the constitution and relevant Security Council resolutions could, in our opinion, greatly contribute to that aim. Croatia welcomes the progress made in some of the priority areas identified as essential for Afghanistan's long-term economic growth, especially agriculture, private sector development and higher education. In that context, we welcome the establishment of much-needed new mechanisms aimed at better coordination and coherent allocation of resources, including the development assistance database set up in order to increase aid effectiveness and to coordinate the flow of donor resources.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“On the other hand, we note with satisfaction that further progress in coordinating key Afghan security institutions is making headway, that the security situation in and around Kabul has improved and that there has been a sharp decrease in the number of aid workers killed or maimed during the reporting period. We support the further Afghanization of security operations and the continued effort to avoid civilian casualties. It is important to stress that, although we see the military effort as an important and integral part of the global solution in Afghanistan, we agree with the overall assessment that military means alone will not bring final success in the country.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“In addition, we welcome the appointment of the Electoral Complaints Commission, as well as the decisions by the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to send an observation mission and election support team to monitor the conduct and outcome of the elections. Notwithstanding the positive momentum, Croatia is concerned by the deterioration of the security situation in the country, especially in the south and the east, as well as by the expansion of the insurgency in the previously calm north and the fresh influx of foreign fighters into the country.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“It is of utmost importance to secure the full participation of all Afghans in the upcoming elections, as well as its absolute credibility. In that context, Croatia strongly supports the role of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in the election process, especially the technical and political incentives it has provided in close cooperation with the relevant Afghan institutions, as we believe that those incentives will help considerably in creating conditions and an atmosphere conducive to free, fair and transparent elections.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, to the Council table. Croatia aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later by the Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic on behalf of the European Union. Allow me here to make some brief additional remarks. The crucial political moment of the year that will have a significant impact on Afghanistan's future - the presidential and legislative elections - is fast approaching. Croatia is encouraged by the adherence of the Independent Election Commission to the election timetable, especially regarding voter registration and candidate vetting. We particularly welcome the growing number of women registered as provincial candidates, as compared to the elections held in 2005.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Allow me to begin by expressing my appreciation and that of my delegation for your contribution, Sir, to the work of the Security Council during the past six months and particularly, for the manner in which you led the Council during your presidency this month. But professionalism, efficiency, transparency and impartiality have characterized you throughout your rich career. I wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Let me start by thanking Mr. Kai Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his comprehensive briefing and for presenting the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan (S/2009/323). In the same vein, my delegation would also like to thank Mr. Eide for the leadership he has provided under extremely harsh circumstances. We also wish to welcome Mr.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“We have one concrete example: that of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) in Macedonia, which proved to be very successful in defusing a tense political and military situation and in preventing the outbreak of violent conflict. We need to ask ourselves the perennial questions of whether prevention is better than cure and how much we can potentially save - foremost in lives, but also in financial and logistical resources - if we act pre-emptively in situations that have the potential to seriously challenge international peace and security.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Since the majority of United Nations peacekeeping takes place in Africa, we believe that cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States is particular important. Before concluding, we would like to highlight one final issue, especially in the light of the ever- increasing burdens, both financial and logistical, being placed on United Nations peacekeeping and its troop- contributors. Much has been written and discussed regarding the issue of multidimensional versus traditional peacekeeping, but little work has been done on the possibility of promoting the idea of preventive peacekeeping.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Croatia particularly supports all the proposals aimed at greater coordination and strengthened relations between the Security Council and troop- and police-contributing countries (TCCS and PCCs). That aspect is crucial, as TCCS and PCCs must have confidence that their contribution will be fully appreciated and that conditions will be created for them to fully express their respective interests. It is clearly counterproductive to plan a peacekeeping operation without the unambiguous support of a core number of nations willing to provide troops for the proposed mission. Croatia also believes that, in order to share the burden imposed by peacekeeping, the United Nations should strengthen its cooperation with regional organizations and improve cooperation between United Nations agencies and other international agencies active on the ground.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Croatia has paid a great deal of attention to these issues and has, in fact, deployed some civil-sector experts to places such as Iraq and Afghanistan. Croatia considers the training and education of peacekeeping personnel to be another key aspect of the eventual success of any peacekeeping operation. Since 2001, Croatia has conducted education and pre-deployment training of Croatian and foreign officers at the United Nations-certified International Military Operations Training Centre near Zagreb, while since 2006 a similar international course has been regularly organized for United Nations police officers. That latter course has been certified by the United Nations since 2008.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Local ownership should be the overarching demand of both the host country and the international community. That, of course, also includes the development of local security forces, the importance of which we have seen first-hand during Security Council visits to a number of countries. That having been said, development is of crucial importance for the long-term success of peacekeeping operations. If the foundations of future prosperity are not built into the mandates of peacekeeping operations from the beginning - and by this we mean 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 - repeated recourse to violence can be and quite often is probable.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“A clear political strategy and integrated mission planning are extremely important to that end and should include the provision of a precisely defined mandate with clear and achievable benchmarks and goals and with a clear exit strategy. As stated, Croatia believes that the most promising approach to peacekeeping operations is an integrated and comprehensive one that brings together the various United Nations departments and agencies in working towards a common goal. The contemporary role of peacekeeping is not only to re-establish and provide continued security in the area of operation; ultimately operations are there to enable Governments and societies to resolve their own problems in a self- sufficient manner, so that the role of the international community can gradually be reduced to that of an adviser.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“We support the guidelines provided in these documents, especially given the fact that the United Nations acts under the premise that conflict cannot be resolved first and foremost by military and seeks rather to address problems through their root causes. Croatia fully supports the notion that lasting peace and security can be built only through adherence to the three interlinked and firmly grounded basic pillars of security, development and the protection of human rights. That having been said, it should also be stressed that there is no one-size-fits-all peacekeeping operation: each new mission needs to be tailored to the concrete conditions and to the political realities on the ground.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Cognizant of this new reality on the ground and of the need to strengthen unity and cohesion amongst all stakeholders in order to make the future of peacekeeping as successful as possible, especially in the light of the challenges we are facing, we should like to highlight some issues that we feel need further attention. Whenever we approach the question of contemporary peacekeeping in a holistic manner, it would be remiss not to mention the Brahimi report (S/2000/809) and other United Nations documents that have followed, including the recently distributed executive brief contained in the DPKO/DFS New Horizon non-paper.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“We are not saying anything innovative when we affirm that the international landscape has changed sharply over the past 20 years, and with it the nature of contemporary conflict. Traditional peacekeeping as we have known it has also gone through transformations and reincarnations, and is nowadays becoming increasingly robust and multidimensional in its approach. Peacekeeping missions are moving away from - if I may put it this way - the old way of thinking that involved separating forces and monitoring ceasefires, and are increasingly being tasked with rebuilding societies from the ground up. That is a reality, and we commend both the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the Department of Field Support (DFS) for factoring this new reality into their organizational and operational preparations.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank the Turkish presidency of the Security Council for convening this important debate on an issue of special importance to Security Council members and the general membership alike. No other issue considered by the United Nations brings together so many branches of its everyday work, which has naturally kept it in the focus of this body for many years. I would also like to thank Under-Secretaries- General Alain Le Roy and Susana Malcorra for their valuable presentations today. I also express our appreciation for the initiative of the United Kingdom and France in that field and for the steady work of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, under its Japanese chairmanship.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“We have a good basis and practice on which we can build, including on how to be more systematic in our approaches to protection issues. When we make decisions and adopt resolutions in this Council, we should therefore also ask ourselves what impact they will have on civilians on the ground. Let us use the power we have in order to be advocates for those who have no voice. In the end, that is the best legacy we can leave both for them and ourselves.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“Croatia is concerned about reported cases where Governments or armed groups are denying access to humanitarian assistance. Preventing food and other supplies from reaching civilians, especially children, desperately waiting for assistance has in many cases developed into another deplorable method of war. We strongly condemn attacks on humanitarian personnel and we urge all parties to conflict to ensure their safety. When we talk about civilians in armed conflict, let us not forget that many of them have ended up with disabilities, both physical and psychological. We should intensify our efforts to help them live a dignified life, especially during the delicate time of post-conflict peacebuilding. We are on a good path towards addressing the many challenges that still lie ahead of us.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“We look forward to the upcoming report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 1820 (2008). We also look forward to the issuance of the study undertaken by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations on how United Nations missions can contribute more to the protection of civilians. While we acknowledge that many peacekeeping operations have strong provisions in their mandates on the protection of civilians - which we salute - and often act in close cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNICEF and the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights on the ground, more attention needs to be given to the implementation of these provisions, including to possible lessons learned from a variety of situations.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“If Governments fail to investigate, prosecute and adequately punish violations of international humanitarian law committed by members of their own armed forces or committed on their territory, recourse to the International Criminal Court (ICC) can and should be considered. That is where the Security Council can play an important role, as it did by referring the situation in Darfur to the ICC. Last year, at the open debate on the protection of civilians, Croatia called for more consistent attention from the Security Council on this issue. We have been pleased to find that, over the past year, important progress has been made. The Council agreed to negotiate the expansion of triggers in the area of children in armed conflicts and adopted resolution 1820 (2008) on sexual violence in armed conflict.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“Yet despite the advances made in implementing international humanitarian law and the work being done by a plethora of actors on these issues, Croatia is concerned by the heavy toll that civilians in many conflict areas around the world civilians continue to bear. This year alone, our discussions on this subject have been held against the distressing backdrop of the suffering of civilians in such places as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza and the Sudan. In situations where prevention has failed, national Governments need to be held accountable for arresting and prosecuting those who have committed grave crimes, as the primary responsibility for protecting civilians lies with the parties to an armed conflict.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“The revised aide-memoire adopted at that time (S/PRST/2009/l, annex) provides valuable guidance for Council action, integrating the many different aspects of the protection of civilians. There continues to be a humanitarian imperative that all States be bound by the very real need to reduce human costs in armed conflict, in particular the imperative to uphold the rights of civilians. The Council can and has pronounced itself on these issues and can impose targeted measures and individual sanctions against individuals responsible for grievous violations of humanitarian law and human rights. Recent normative and methodological advancements have allowed us to increasingly bring to light the plight of women and children, especially young girls, in armed conflict, as well as to address certain types of weapons.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“These abhorrent practices, this new manner of waging war, are something that the international community must continue to address, for complacency in tackling this challenge may well equal complicity. As a point of departure we would like to highlight once again the Geneva Conventions, which lie at the core of international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians. This Council has on numerous occasions reaffirmed its commitment to protect those most vulnerable in armed conflict and has repeatedly condemned systematic and widespread violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, most recently in our January debate on this very issue.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“Mr. President, at the outset I wish to thank you and the Turkish presidency for organizing this debate on the protection of civilians during armed conflict. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes for his important briefing. Croatia aligns itself with the statement of the European Union to be delivered later by the representative of the Czech Republic. I should like here to make some specific points. Battles of the past were largely conducted on battle fields. The middle of the last century marked a turning point in the nature of contemporary conflict, especially as it relates to civilians. The last century witnessed such distressing phenomena as ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity and genocide, for which we unfortunately have too many examples.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“As Iraq progressively assumes full sovereignty, Croatia fully supports the view that it has become necessary for the Council to re-examine the set of obligations imposed on the country under the regime of Saddam Hussein and to realign Iraq's international legal standing in accordance with its new circumstances. As the Council is about to begin the review process in accordance with resolution 1859 (2008), we are ready to work with others towards achieving durable solutions that will duly reflect this new reality.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“Creating jobs and infrastructure is essential to bringing about a tangible sense of progress for the people of Iraq, together with an underlying sense of peace and stability. We expect the Government of Iraq to build on the recent security improvements and welcome its efforts aimed at ensuring good governance and the rule of law, including recent steps to combat corruption. Regional cooperation and constructive dialogue with Iraq's neighbours remain critical components in long-term stabilization. Conversely, durable peace and stability in Iraq remain critical for regional security, which in turn is critical for international security. We are encouraged by intensified high-level bilateral contacts and support continued engagement by UNAMI in promoting bilateral cooperation initiatives as well as regional engagement.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“The extremists' agenda should not be allowed to derail Iraq from the path of peace and democratic transformation. This threat only underscores the urgency of advancing the reconciliation agenda, as it is innocent civilians who continue to bear the brunt of indiscriminate Violence. Croatia is apprehensive about the multifaceted challenges facing the Government of Iraq, including reconstruction and economic growth. As the report rightly observes, resources should be spent in areas that will make a lasting difference to social and economic revival. We understand that there are still pockets of serious humanitarian needs, and we appreciate the Government's efforts to address the situation of refugees, displaced persons and returnees.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“We call upon Iraqi leaders to rise above sectarian interests, to apply themselves to dialogue and to search for compromise solutions, notably on the crucial questions of hydrocarbons legislation, constitutional review and internal boundaries. Croatia strongly supports UNAMI's focus on the issues of boundaries and the status of Kirkuk, appreciates its initiative and analytical input, and hopes to see early progress. We welcome the strengthening of the security sector and the continued expansion of the authority of Iraqi security forces throughout the country. However, the recent wave of sectarian and terrorist violence and increasing tensions in several areas give rise to serious concerns. Croatia strongly condemns the recent terrorist attacks.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“We call on the leadership of Iraq to make the most of those recent positive trends on both the political and the security levels and to translate this momentum into national reconciliation that will lead to lasting peace and stability and economic and social development. We hope that this will generate tangible improvements that will be felt in the daily lives of ordinary Iraqis, thus locking in the progress achieved. National reconciliation, as Mr. De Mistura and the Secretary-General in his report (S/2009/284), have rightly emphasized, remains the most pressing challenge. Ultimately, only a political settlement can guarantee the irreversibility of recent positive trends and achievements.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“Croatia fully stands behind the messages contained in the draft presidential statement that the Council is about to adopt today, reaffirming its support for UNAMI and for the people and Government of Iraq in their efforts to rebuild a stable, secure and democratic country. Iraq has made remarkable progress over recent years. The provincial election held earlier this year, the first one to be Iraqi-led and Iraqi-owned, augurs well for the country's future. We are also encouraged by the successful start of voter registration in Kurdistan. We see those electoral processes as a manifestation of a broader trend, one in which Iraqis are increasingly taking responsibility for their own affairs. Moreover, they have set in motion local democratic processes, which should be channelled into the national dialogue.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) continues to play a vital role in Iraq. Its expanding engagement and presence provides valuable support to the Iraqi Government and the people of Iraq in addressing the remaining challenges. We salute the efforts that the Special Representative and his team are investing in facilitating political dialogue, notably their good offices on the issue of disputed internal boundaries and the status of Kirkuk. Also, we value their role in assisting national and regional dialogue, offering expertise on unresolved constitutional issues and providing electoral and human rights support.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“Allow me to begin by expressing our pleasure, Mr. Minister, for having you personally here to preside over this meeting. I would also like to extend our warm welcome to Mr. De Mistura and to thank him for the briefing he provided to us today as well as for his personal engagement, leadership and achievements in Iraq. I wish him all the best in his future work. Croatia welcomes the ongoing United Nations contribution to the promotion and consolidation of peace, stability, democracy, human rights and development in Iraq. In view of their approaching departures from their respective functions, I would like to use the opportunity to express once again Croatia's appreciation to Mr. De Mistura and his Deputy, Mr. Shearer, for their hard work and for the dedicated personal efforts they have invested in carrying out the mandate of the Mission.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“Croatia welcomes the full deployment on 6 April of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, to which Croatia contributes, and would like to take this opportunity to commend its leadership and other contributing countries for their efforts. Finally, we want to acknowledge the efforts made on the question of the reconstruction of cultural property and the issue of returns. Further progress in this field remains a question of critical importance. We look forward to common success in the development of a vibrant, pluralistic and democratic society in Kosovo, strengthened by its commitment to the values of peace, tolerance, human and minority rights, dialogue and cooperation.”
2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source
“Croatia would like to commend the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for - as stated by the Secretary-General - the effective and useful role it plays in mediating between communities and promoting practical arrangements that can benefit both Pristina and Belgrade. We believe that this fact in itself confirms the indispensable role that UNMIK plays in Kosovo, particularly on issues of external relations and international legal assistance, and we would call on all parties to continue to cooperate with Special Representative Zannier and his team in an effective and efficient manner.”
2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source
“I, too, would like to welcome the Foreign Minister of Serbia, Mr. Vuk Jeremic', and the Foreign Minister of Kosovo, Mr. Skender Hyseni, to the Chamber and to thank them for their statements. We also welcome Special Representative of the Secretary-General Lamberto Zannier and thank him for his comments and his tireless work. Croatia welcomes the continued and steady progress that Kosovo is making along its path of creating a stable, secure and democratic society while simultaneously strengthening both its economic and its development capacities. Notwithstanding some minor incidents, Croatia welcomes the Secretary-General's assessment that the overall security situation in Kosovo is stable.”
2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source
“In particular, we remember those who gave their lives while serving under the United Nations flag. In conclusion, we would like to reiterate that Croatia supports the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders and is aligned with the European Union foreign policy towards Georgia.”
2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6143 (2009) · source
“We regret the Russian Federation's decision to veto this technical rollover resolution and bring to an end the United Nations operation in the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict zone, especially as it may have adverse effects for both the people on the ground and the security situation in the region. As the United Nations presence in Georgia draws to a close, we continue to urge the participants in the Geneva talks, co-chaired by the United Nations, the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, to strengthen their discussions and to engage constructively with the aim of yielding concrete results. We also express our gratitude to all UNOMIG personnel who, since the establishment of the Mission in 1993, have performed their duties admirably in difficult conditions.”
2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6143 (2009) · source
“In addition, we would have liked to see the creation of conditions conducive to the swift and safe return of all refugees and internally displaced persons. However, the Group of Friends was not able to reach a compromise. There has been some progress on a number of issues regarding the possible new regime, but we felt that we needed more time to iron out the outstanding points. Taking into account the differing positions regarding the status issue, we have showed willingness to accommodate Russian concerns, but we were not ready to trade away the principles of territorial integrity and sovereignty. Therefore, we, together with other sponsors, decided to submit a draft resolution that would extend the mandate for two weeks so as to allow us more time to finalize our discussions.”
2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6143 (2009) · source
“My delegation has been engaged over the past two weeks in negotiations within the framework of the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General on Georgia in an effort to reach agreement on a substantive new resolution for the Mission there. We share the concerns of the Secretary- General that the overall fragility of the situation could further deteriorate as a result of the erosion of the ceasefire regime. On this basis, we have advocated for a resolution with an enhanced mandate for United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) in line with the proposal in paragraphs 65 and 66 of the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/254). We believe that an agreement on a revised security regime applicable to all forces on the ground is crucial to the long-term stabilization of the country and a Viable United Nations role in Georgia.”
2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6143 (2009) · source
“We also understand that the measures adopted are not aimed at the general population of the Democratic People's Republic but should be taken as a tool to encourage its leaders to take the path of negotiations over confrontation.”
2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source
“Croatia also condemned the conducting of nuclear missile tests by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We saw it as a threat to international peace and security and therefore we supported the unanimous response on the part of the Security Council. We call upon the Democratic People's Republic to return to the framework of the Six-Party Talks and to revoke its position on withdrawing from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. We look forward to its possible accession to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea should take seriously this message of the Security Council, which is binding in all aspects.”
2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source
“We wish to stress that all fugitives from the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia who are still at large must be arrested and transferred to The Hague as soon as possible. Finally, Croatia has always supported the clear and unambiguous European perspective of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The future of all countries of Southeast Europe belongs in the European Union, and we will do our utmost to help our neighbours exercise this most beneficial option for their overall development. That is the biggest guarantee for sustainable peace, security and prosperity for all the countries and people of Southeast Europe.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6130 (2009) · source
“One needs to keep in mind the particular situation of Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina as the smallest and most vulnerable group of the country's three nations. Their voice must be considered on the basis of equality, both ethnic and civic, as guaranteed in the Constitution and as stemming from the history of the country. All three peoples - Bosniacs, Bosnian Serbs and Bosnian Croats - must feel that Bosnia and Herzegovina is their country, and they should feel safe and protected over its entire territory. Their fundamental rights and freedoms, as well as their civic and ethnic rights, should be protected throughout, as should be their right to return to their pre-war homes. Another important factor in the normalization of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the fight against impunity for war crimes committed.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6130 (2009) · source
“However, by the same token, it should be stressed that any constructive engagement and any intention to improve the current situation and remedy the fundamental problems that support the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina should be welcomed and encouraged. On this point we wish to reiterate that the country's stability depends on respect for the equal rights of all three constituent peoples: Bosniacs, Bosnian Serbs and Bosnian Croats. We have stated on several occasions that there cannot be a Bosnia and Herzegovina without the Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their political and cultural survival is vital for the future and survival of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as these two elements are closely intertwined.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6130 (2009) · source
“This is closely linked with the reforms needed to bring Bosnia and Herzegovina closer to the path of integration with the European Union and will also facilitate the fulfilment of the country's other international obligations. It is particularly important that the dialogue on constitutional reforms intensify under the reinvigorated and more focused guidance of the international community and with additional and firm support assured to the High Representative. As we can see, Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing considerable problems. Some are challenging its very foundations as established by the Dayton Accords, especially territorial integrity, and can only have a detrimental effect on its future.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6130 (2009) · source
“We are concerned at the High Representative's assessment of the current situation in the country, where "anti-Dayton rhetoric challenging the sovereignty, territorial integrity and constitutional order has played the dominant role" in this reporting period, "despite an effort by the three political leaders to open a process of dialogue and compromise" (ibid., annex, enclosure, summary, firstparagraph). It has been our long-standing position that the impasse in Bosnia and Herzegovina can be overcome only through a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue that includes all three constituent peoples in the entire territory of the country.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6130 (2009) · source
“In December 2008, when the Council was discussing the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the then-High Representative, Miroslav Lajcak (603 3rd meeting), we warned that despite some important progress that enabled Bosnia and Herzegovina to sign the Stabilization and Association Agreement with the European Union on 16 June 2008 - which was Bosnia and Herzegovina's first contractual relationship with the European Union - the situation in that country had slid under the radar and that new focus on the part of the international community was urgently needed. Today we note that the report (S/2009/246) informs us that limited progress has been achieved in the implementation of reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including those necessary for transition from the Office of the High Representative to the European office.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6130 (2009) · source