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first: 2003-06-12
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“That was clearly recognized by the Security Council in the presidential statement of last June. We therefore welcome the Israeli decision to expand the list of goods allowed to be brought into Gaza, including building materials for projects sponsored by the international community. That is particularly welcome, as it will speed up the long-overdue reconstruction of the Strip. In this regard, I am pleased to inform the Council that yesterday President Lula signed into law a bill by which Brazil will donate 25 million reais - around $15 million - to the Palestine Authority, in principle through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), for projects to support Gaza's reconstruction and development.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“We took due note of the Israel's decision to establish an inquiry panel, with two respectable foreigners as observers. That is a positive step. However, the panel does not meet the requirements set forth by the Security Council. In our View, the gravity of the incident and the facts that the attack has taken place in international waters and that it involves entities and individuals from various countries require that the investigation be conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. We therefore urge the Secretary- General to continue consultations on an arrangement that fulfils the requirements by the Council. The tragic loss of life and injuries to civilians as a result of that action showed once again that the blockade of Gaza is politically unsustainable.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“In this context, Brazil reiterates its support for the holding of a comprehensive international conference on the Middle East, once conditions are appropriate. Further engagement by relevant players from outside the region might prove beneficial. An independent, democratic and viable Palestinian State, living side by side with Israel in peace and security within internationally recognized borders, remains the only solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict and for the long-term stability of the entire region and the world. On 1 June 2010, the Security Council called for a "prompt, impartial, credible and transparent investigation conforming to international standards" (S/PRST/2010/9) into the Israeli action against a Gaza- bound humanitarian flotilla.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“Rather, it feeds extremism, fosters disillusionment and discredits diplomacy. We therefore reiterate our support for the mediation efforts by the United States Administration through the proximity talks and hope that these can lead to direct negotiations. But we should have no illusions: if no real progress is made in the coming weeks, the situation on the ground is not likely to improve in a sustainable manner. On the contrary, the fragile support obtained, on both sides, for engaging in indirect negotiations may be gravely eroded. This process is approaching a point where it must yield results. When direct talks resume, the international community will have to sustain its involvement throughout the process, as history shows that progress requires strong external incentives.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“I welcome the holding of this open debate on the situation in the Middle East. I thank Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his briefing and Ambassadors Gabriela Shalev and Riyad Mansour for their remarks. As we meet for another quarterly open debate on the Middle East, my delegation can see some improvement in the situation on the ground - but, unfortunately, much less than we all wished for. It is disappointing to be forced to recognize that the region remains tense and that a solution continues to prove elusive. Making substantial progress on the Israeli- Palestinian conflict is perhaps the single most important pending business in the Security Council today, a conflict whose resolution would surely have a positive effect in many areas. In the long term, the status quo is in the interest of no one.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“At the same time, prudence and foresight are necessary to avoid involving the Security Council before its consideration of the issue is truly necessary and helpful. Preventing the relapse of conflicts is also key. Peacebuilding, including its socio-economic component, and accountability are especially relevant to consolidate stability in post-conflict situations. The Peacebuilding Commission, an important institutional step in that direction, should be further strengthened. Truth and reconciliation commissions and transitional justice mechanisms also play an important role. In addition, the International Criminal Court has an important deterrent effect. In conclusion, I wish to stress Brazil's continued commitment to the efforts of the Security Council to prevent the occurrence and recurrence of conflicts.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“In Africa, that means, for example, redoubling efforts to fully implement the New Partnership for Africa's Development and supporting the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and the prevalence of the rule of law. It also means supporting African Union efforts to address the issue of unconstitutional changes of Government in the continent. Enhanced prevention activities by the Security Council require a strong capacity in the Secretariat to identify, assess and provide early warning on disputes. The Secretary-General should make full use of Article 99 of the Charter and of resolution 1625 (2005). Further recourse to fact-finding missions and confidence- building measures in the early stages of a dispute may also foster its peaceful settlement.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Efforts to manage disputes and avoid their degeneration into conflict are necessary. However, they are insufficient if they do not effectively address the deep motives of the parties. Coordination and coherence are also key elements of successful strategies for conflict prevention. In this context, it is fitting to mention the call made in the 2005 Outcome Document (General Assembly resolution 60/1) for the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council to coordinate their activities, under their respective Charter mandates, so as to adopt an integrated approach to prevent conflicts. The whole United Nations system should act together to effectively address the root causes of conflicts.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Considerable progress has been made in operationalizing the Continental Early Warning System. These success stories show that enhancing United Nations support to the preventive capacity of African regional and subregional organizations is fully warranted. The Mediation Support Unit has made an important contribution to the work of the African Union Panel of the Wise. More should be done. Improved communication between the regional and subregional bodies and the Security Council is also needed. In this regard, we were pleased by the recent consultations between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council. Another significant aspect to pursue in conflict prevention strategies and tools is the careful consideration of the usually manifold root causes of conflicts.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“I should also like to mention the efforts of the three organizations, with the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries, which play a very important role in Guinea- Bissau. Conflict-prevention activities and early warning mechanisms have also been important aspects of the work under way within the Southern African Development Community, the East African Community, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and Economic Commission for Africa. At the regional level, the African Union has made conflict prevention a cornerstone of the African Peace and Security Architecture. Its Panel of the Wise is engaged not only in preventive diplomacy, including through fact-finding missions in areas of potential conflict, but also in examining some of the root causes of conflict, such as electoral crises and impunity.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“By way of example, I wish to refer to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its early warning system, which relies on a network of actors, including civil society organizations, to collect and analyse data on potential conflicts and provide early warnings. Another major tool, the Council of Elders, is engaged in important preventive diplomacy efforts. In addition, a Conflict Prevention Framework has guided ECOWAS actions to both avoid disputes turning into conflict and address the causes of conflict. These institutional achievements are being translated in results on the ground. As has already been mentioned, that was the case in Niger, where ECOWAS was instrumental in preventing a serious political crisis in 2009 from degenerating into violence. That was also the case in Guinea and other countries.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“The Security Council bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, whereas the primary responsibility for preventing conflicts lies with Member States. Effectively articulating the dimensions of conflict prevention requires strategies that neither pre-empt the primary duty of Member States to prevent conflicts nor delay action by the Council. In order to achieve such a balance, constant dialogue between the Council and key stakeholders in potential conflicts is of utmost importance. In this context, and as is widely recognized, the role of regional and subregional organizations in preventing conflicts cannot be overemphasized, particularly in Africa.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“It is an honour for me to welcome you, Mr. President, to the Security Council today. Your presence testifies to Nigeria's commitment to the maintenance of international peace and security. I thank Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro for her presence and her important remarks. And I am grateful to Sarah Cliffe for her very interesting presentation. I particularly appreciated the points that she has just made on the links between peace consolidation and development and how best to support efforts in that area. The Security Council has on many occasions recognized the importance of the prevention of conflicts, particularly in Africa. The focus of today's debate on optimizing preventive tools allows us to consider concrete and potentially innovative means to strengthen preventive diplomacy.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“We hope that it will contribute to identifying ways and means to break the pattern of settling disputes through violent means.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“In Guinea-Bissau, as everywhere else, peacebuilding will succeed if society and its leaders so wish and if, as a country, they are ready to make the difficult decisions needed to consolidate stability and lay the foundations for prosperity. The events of 1 April, despite their worrisome consequences, reflected one positive aspect - the significant support shown by the population for the country's democratic institutions. This is a clear indication that Bissau Guineans are a peaceful people who cherish the value of democracy and are eager to reap the long-awaited dividends of peace. The reconciliation forum to be organized by the National Assembly in January 2011 will be a good opportunity to further engage the population in a frank discussion of the country's future.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“These are all necessary undertakings to strengthen the capacity of the Bissau Guinean police forces in their fight against drug trafficking. International cooperation efforts to consolidate peace should not rest solely upon security-related aspects. In order for peace to take hold, the foundations for social and economic development must be strengthened. We need to support capacity-building and help the country revitalize its economy. At the end of the day, it is the revitalization of the economy and the creation of job opportunities that will generate the resources to provide basic services to the population and those necessary for the State to function in a sustainable manner.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“The latter is key to securing the international assistance necessary for Guinea-Bissau to increase its national capacity in this domain. We welcome the recent statement by President Malam Bacai Sanha in which he urged the armed forces to submit to civilian rule. He also highlighted the importance of a security sector reform process led by the State and of a relentless fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. These efforts must be reinforced by a regional approach. We therefore emphasize the important role played by the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Also, as individual Governments and collectively, we must all do more and better to support implementation of the ECOWAS regional action plan and the West Africa Coast Initiative.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“It goes without saying, however, that any successful security sector reform strategy in Guinea-Bissau must rely on cooperation and dialogue between the international community and national interlocutors who have the full support of the Government and international partners alike. The subordination of the military to civilian rule is also an essential ingredient of such a collective endeavour. The Secretary-General has proposed, in this regard, ways to strengthen the security of civilian authorities. Another issue of grave concern to the members of the Peacebuilding Commission is drug trafficking. An effective fight against illegal drugs requires functioning State institutions, especially in the areas of justice and security, as well as firm political will.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“In this regard, a solution to the Zamora Induta case is indispensable to boosting the peacebuilding process in the country. We reiterate the need for the former Chief of General Staff and other detained officers to be either released or legally prosecuted with full respect for due process. In spite of the current challenges, it is necessary to find ways to maintain the international engagement with Guinea-Bissau. It is imperative to help Bissau Guineans to consolidate their institutions as a means of addressing the root causes of instability. Security sector reform remains a critical peacebuilding priority. Measures to train the security and military forces and strengthen professionalism are indispensable.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“Our engagement is based on the principle of mutual accountability and aims at consolidating democratic institutions, without which peace and stability will always be fragile. The April events reflected a sad pattern of addressing political disputes by force and therefore should be strongly condemned. Events such as these send a wrong message of disrespect for the rule of law. They represent a setback to the peace consolidation process and tend to discourage partners from deepening their engagement with the country. Instead, what should be required at this stage is a message of strong commitment to the rule of law. The population needs to perceive Government institutions as legitimate 10-45202 bodies that work within a framework of democracy and constitutional order.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“In his response to the Peacebuilding Commission, Foreign Minister Mano Queta reiterated his Government's commitment to the peacebuilding process and the implementation of critical reforms, including the reform of the security sector. He informed us that the Government had taken action to restore constitutional order and the normal functioning of State institutions. Minister Mano Queta also expressed the expectation that the planned security sector reform high-level event would strengthen the Government's relations with the Peacebuilding Commission and generate support for urgent projects. The Peacebuilding Commission remains firmly committed to supporting Guinea-Bissau in its peace consolidation efforts. We so stated in the aforementioned letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and would like to reiterate it now.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“It also called on the civilian and military authorities to engage in genuine national dialogue. The Peacebuilding Commission emphasized that the April events illustrated the centrality of security sector reform and referred to the high-level event that was being planned before the events of 1 April to mobilize resources to establish a pension fund for the military. It also noted that successful security sector reform efforts would require the appointment of new military leadership in accordance with the letter and spirit of the constitutional framework. It further stressed the priority attached by the Peacebuilding Commission to the need for the former Chief of General Staff of the armed forces and other officers arrested in April to be either released or legally prosecuted.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“I refer, in particular, to the acts perpetrated by members of the military on 1 April, which brought further challenges to the prevalence of civilian rule in Guinea-Bissau. The members of the Guinea-Bissau configuration met on 26 April to discuss the situation on the ground. It was agreed that I should send a letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, which I have done. The letter expressed concern with the situation created after the events of 1 April and regretted that they took place at a time when Guinea-Bissau was making important progress in many domains. It noted the importance of the Government and the military leadership working together to strengthen State institutions, promote economic development, uphold the rule of law, fight impunity and combat drug trafficking and organized crime.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“Mrs. Viotti: I thank you, Madam President, for inviting me to brief the Security Council in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. I extend a warm welcome to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Guinea- Bissau, His Excellency Mr. Adelino Mano Queta. I also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Joseph Mutaboba, for his remarks and for his work at the helm of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS). Since I last briefed the Council (see S/PV.6281), a number of developments have affected the peace consolidation process in Guinea-Bissau and the engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission in that country.”
2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source
“Among those, I would cite how to ensure compensation for damages to civilian victims of conflicts even when they derive from actions committed in accordance with international law; how to preserve cultural, collective and community rights in situations of armed conflict; and how to strengthen local mechanisms of justice, monitoring and prevention. My delegation is ready to work with other Member States and the United Nations system in order to address those and other central questions in our collective strategy to ensure the adequate protection of civilians in armed conflict. 27”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“Moreover, standing by while such abuses are committed can imperil the mission's credibility in the eyes of other actors and compromise its ability to fulfil other mandated tasks. On the other hand, a mission that protects civilians under imminent threat but makes no progress in helping address the underlying causes of the conflict or in peacebuilding tasks will not lead to a sustainable peace. Helping States onto the path of peace, stability and development is, ultimately, the best way for the United Nations to contribute to the long- term protection of civilians. The protection of civilians by peacekeeping missions is one dimension of a multifaceted issue. Many others deserve careful attention from the relevant bodies.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“Civilian components play a central role in the preventive dimension of the protection efforts of peacekeeping missions. Missions must work together with other actors, particularly those in the areas of development and human rights, to create a protective environment. In addition, establishing a positive, two- way dialogue with the local population is an important factor in ensuring the sustainability of post-conflict peace and stability. The debate on the protection of civilians by peacekeeping operations should not be read as a false opposition between protection and other mandated tasks. When confronted with gross violations of human rights, peacekeepers face a moral obligation to act.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“Nevertheless, we must ask ourselves if that priority is adequately reflected in the means and resources that are given to those responsible for making protection a reality on the ground. On the military side, we must continue to consider issues such as training, guidance, oversight mechanisms, intelligence, the dissemination of information on international humanitarian law, and the 10-43853 use of non-lethal armaments and techniques. We must also ensure, however, that the civilian aspects of a mission receive equal attention, including in terms of adequate staffing and guidance materials. The Secretariat and the General Assembly must work together to ensure that the civilian components of missions are properly backstopped at Headquarters.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“We deem it very important that the Department of Peacekeeping Operations continue to closely engage with troop- and police-contributing countries throughout that process. The Special Committee also requested the Secretariat to prepare strategic frameworks for mission-wide protection strategies. Such strategies are particularly important inasmuch as they reinforce the fact that the protection of civilians is a multidimensional task. They should clarify the relevant protection roles of all mission components, including police, human rights, civil affairs and public information. The Council has been very clear with regard to the priority that it attaches to the task of protecting civilians.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“We have sought to actively contribute to the many dimensions of the issue, including the questions of humanitarian access, improving compliance with humanitarian, refugee and human rights law, strengthening the International Criminal Court, and promoting the well-being of internally displaced persons, among others. Today, I wish to focus on the protection of civilians in peacekeeping operations. This year's report of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (A/64/ 19) demonstrated the growing consensus on the importance of the protection of civilians by peacekeepers. It encouraged the Secretariat to continue its conceptual and operational work in that area, including through the preparation of training modules.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive statement. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Holmes and High Commissioner Navi Pillay for their briefings this morning. 10-43853 Brazil would like to join you, Madam President, and previous speakers in paying special tribute to Sir John Holmes. We have greatly appreciated his work. During his tenure, we went through numerous humanitarian crises and his leadership and dedication made the response of the international community more effective and the suffering of those affected less unbearable. We wish him every success in his future endeavours. Brazil attaches great importance to the protection of civilians in all its aspects.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“As the Security Council continues to be seized of the matter, the opinion of the Court, possibly later this year, will be a crucial element to bear in mind. Until such time, UNMIK should continue to play its constructive role in promoting engagement between Pristina and Belgrade. We expect both parties to cooperate fully with the Mission. Success in this area will benefit all. In this case, our collective duty is to ensure that every minority community can be protected from threats or acts of intimidation and harassment. We join the Secretary-General's call to all sides to commit to dialogue, to help diffuse tensions and to keep peace and stability in the region.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“10-43 669 Although the overall security situation in Kosovo remains largely calm, the risk of ethnic tensions in the north has increased after this tragic incident. All concerned must ensure that Kosovo is a place where ethnic tolerance and multiculturalism allow for peaceful coexistence among communities. It should be remembered that resolution 1244 (1999) remains in force and therefore continues to be the key parameter guiding the international community concerning the situation in Kosovo. That position was expressed by Brazil in the public hearings conducted at the International Court of Justice in December 2009, as part of the proceedings related to the advisory opinion on the unilateral declaration of independence by the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government of Kosovo.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“I welcome His Excellency Mr. Boris Tadie, President of the Republic of Serbia, and thank him for his statement. I thank Mr. Lamberto Zannier for his briefing, and I also appreciate the additional comments and information provided by the representative of the European Union. I thank Mr. Hyseni for his remarks. We deeply deplore the incident of 2 July in the city of Mitrovica, which resulted in one tragic death and the injury of several other people. We extend our condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased, and we join in condemning violence and calling for restraint. We expect appropriate measures to fully investigate the incident and to bring those responsible to justice.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“Donors should do their best to realign their assistance behind Afghan-led priorities and projects and improved transparency on off-budget aid. The attachment to national ownership and mutual accountability must be measured in deeds. The very initiative of holding the Kabul Conference, the first international meeting on Afghanistan to be held in Afghan territory, sends a strong message of increasing ownership by the Afghan Government and its people of their future. The Conference is being envisaged as a contract between the Afghan Government and its people that the international community will be called on to support. The international community has a fundamental role to play in assisting the Afghans, whose stability and prosperity are linked to those of its neighbours, near neighbours and allies.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“Such measures help us to draw practical lessons from the 2009 polls. Ensuring the security of the campaign and the polling is now crucial, as was emphasized by Mr. De Mistura. We call on the Afghan National Security Forces and the International Security Assistance Force to redouble their efforts in this regard. On aid coherence, the Secretary-General's report once again notes significant progress in prioritizing the Afghanistan National Development Strategy and in improving the financial and managerial capacity to implement it. The development cluster system, in particular, is exceeding the initial expectations of the London Conference. The donor community should match these achievements with comparable progress in its commitments to channeling aid through the Afghan budget.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“Afghanistan's long-term stability and prosperity depend as much on internal reconciliation as on regional cooperation underpinned by mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs. Brazil is encouraged by the several trilateral and regional initiatives to that end. In this context, we welcome the launching of the Kabul Silk Road initiative. The Security Council mission to Afghanistan coincided with the beginning of the official launching of the campaign for the Wolesi Jirga. We welcome the adoption of the implementation guidelines for the electoral process. Those guidelines reinvigorated electoral institutions and led to a number of women candidates that was even higher than in 2005. Provincial electoral complaints commissions are being set up in order to respond more swiftly to possible irregularities.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“We reiterate our support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to enhance Mission staff security. The Consultative Peace Jirga resulted in strong support and several recommendations from the Afghan people for an Afghan-led reconciliation and reintegration process. It is clear that the Afghan conflict cannot be solved by military means alone and that most low- and middle-ranking insurgents can be reintegrated. At the same time, as the Council delegation could see first-hand, there are divergent views as to when, how and with whom to pursue reconciliation talks. We believe that President Karzai laid out important criteria in his inauguration speech. Peace should not come at the expense of either the fundamental rights of Afghan women and men or accountability for egregious crimes.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“We note with appreciation that the efforts of the international forces to reduce civilian casualties continue to bear fruit. These are steps in the right direction that must continue, including with regard to escalation-of-forces incidents and practices, such as night raids, that deeply affect the sensitivities of the Afghan people. The armed opposition continues to be responsible for the largest majority of civilian casualties, including those of United Nations staff. Perpetrators should be stopped. We strongly condemn the most recent attack on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We are saddened by the loss of another United Nations staff member in an attack in the streets of Kabul yesterday.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“In order to promote a sustainable and successful transition to full Afghan responsibility, the international community should further enhance the quality of the training of the Afghan forces and provide them with all the necessary equipment and enablers in a timely manner. Despite the progress made towards fulfilling the London commitments, the significant rise in insecurity, especially in complex suicide attacks and incidents involving improvised explosive devices, remains a cause of concern. Curbing the upward trend in violence is key. Improving the capacity of the Afghan national and sub-national authorities to provide not only security but also governance and development to the affected populations can certainly contribute to that end.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“The Secretary-General's report and the first-hand comments gathered from Afghan interlocutors last week highlight the progress made since the London Conference, as well as the challenges still ahead in building a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan. Today I would like to address some of these challenges, namely, security, reconciliation and reintegration, regional cooperation, elections and aid coherence. On the security side, the progress in the force generation and training of the Afghan National Security Forces - slightly ahead of the interim targets spelled out in London - is encouraging. The level of coordination of Afghan and international security forces that the Security Council mission witnessed both in Kabul and in Jalalabad is also to be commended.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“I would like to join others in thanking Mr. Staffan de Mistura and Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan for their briefings, respectively, on the latest report of the Secretary-General on Afghanistan (S/2010/318) and on the Security Council mission to Afghanistan. We sincerely appreciate Ambassador Apakan's able leadership. We commend Mr. De Mistura for the admirable work he has carried out in a very short time and under challenging circumstances. I also thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin for his remarks and, through him, the Afghan Government and people for the hospitality extended to the Security Council delegation.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“We believe the strict observance of international law is closely linked to long-lasting peace and security. Efforts made in that regard merit our unwavering support. We hope they will be sustained and expanded throughout the United Nations system.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“The purpose must never be an indirect or undeclared means to cause regime change or punish or otherwise exact retribution. The further we depart from the original concepts, the less legitimacy and effectiveness sanctions will have. In devising and implementing sanctions regimes, the Security Council should avoid adverse effects for individuals and entities not targeted or for third States. When sanctions include measures against certain individuals or entities, listing and de-listing procedures need to be clear and fair and must observe the due process of law. There have recently been important improvements in this regard, especially in the 1267 sanctions regime, related to Al-Qaida and the Taliban. Further efforts will have to be made to ensure the Security Council continues to fully respect fundamental freedoms and human rights.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“It is our expectation that in 2017, States parties will agree to activate the agreed mechanisms. Sanctions may play a role in efforts to maintain international peace and security. But they should be used sparingly and wisely and never to the detriment of negotiated solutions to differences. As highlighted in the document annexed to General Assembly resolution 64/115, they should be carefully targeted in support of clear and legitimate objectives and should be implemented in ways that balance effectiveness to achieve the desired results against possible adverse consequences, including socio-economic and humanitarian. It is worth recalling that the purpose of sanctions should be to modify the behaviour of the targeted State, party, individual or entity threatening international peace and security.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“Furthermore, as the Court's jurisdiction is complementary to national criminal jurisdictions, States still have the primary responsibility of bringing to justice those responsible for the most serious crimes. This approach has led many States to enact appropriate legislation concerning those crimes, which in turn contributes significantly to the maintenance of international peace and security. Another positive note on the Court is the important outcome of the first Review Conference of the Rome Statute, in Kampala. The Conference highlighted the strong commitment of the international community to the Court and resulted in an historic agreement on the definition of the crime of aggression and the trigger mechanisms for exercise of the Court's jurisdiction over one of the most serious crimes.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“Among them, the International Court of Justice has a particular importance, as it adjudicates very sensitive cases, thus significantly contributing to the maintenance of international peace and security. The International Criminal Court also deserves special mention. It has become a powerful tool against impunity and thus a means of prevention. The deterrent effect is a central part of the work of the Court and probably its most important contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security. If leaders and persons vested with authority around the world understand that they are not above international law, they will probably use power in a manner less likely to cause instability and conflict and therefore violence.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“The need to restore and sustain the rule of law is even more evident in post-conflict situations. In war- torn societies, fragile national institutions usually hamper consolidation of the rule of law. It is important that the international community be able to assist national efforts to re-establish State institutions. In the context of such efforts, my delegation greatly values the measures that have been taken to include the rule- of-law perspective in United Nations activities, including creation of the Rule of Law Coordination and Resource Group and the Rule of Law Unit. Numerous bodies have worked towards the settlement of disputes, thus avoiding the occurrence of possible deadly conflicts.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“The Security Council, as the organ of the United Nations entrusted with primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, is expected to help ensure the effective implementation of international law. That means, first and foremost, ensuring compliance with its own resolutions. It also implies upholding international law applicable to conflict situations - an obligation that the Council should strive to consistently fulfil on all issues on the agenda. Our challenge is therefore to reconcile the political nature of this body with the imperative to strengthen the rule of law. In fact, there is no opposition between the two goals: in the long term, the observance of international law serves the interests of all of us.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“An international system based on legal principles and norms is simply indispensable for ensuring lasting peace and security. Outside the boundaries of international law, there can be no justice or friendly relations amongst States, much less cooperation for the good of the billions of individuals we represent. Today, I will address the three main topics suggested in the concept paper prepared by your delegation, Sir, for this debate (S/2010/322, annex), namely, the promotion of the rule of law in conflict and post-conflict situations, international justice and the peaceful settlement of disputes, and the efficiency and credibility of sanctions regimes.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source