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“Mrs. Viotti (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): I am pleased to welcome you to the Council, Mr. President. It is a great pleasure to see you presiding over our meeting today, and I take this opportunity to congratulate the Mexican delegation on its initiative of organizing this open debate on a topic of great importance in the daily work of the Security. (spoke in English) I would like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro for her statement and for her leadership on this issue. I also thank Under-Secretary- General Patricia O'Brien for her very interesting remarks, which reminded us of the many important dimensions of the rule of law and the implications of the increasing trend towards the international rule of law.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“My delegation hopes that the participants in the initiative will discuss the issues of guaranteeing political representation to the groups excluded from last April's elections. Fully implementing the CPA and ending the Darfur conflict are formidable challenges. If we are successful there, we will have gone a long way towards helping bring enduring peace and long-term stability to the whole African continent. We cannot but succeed.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“The Security Council should also begin to reflect on the possible role that the Peacebuilding Commission might play in both the unity and secession scenarios. Finally, I wish to say a few words regarding Darfur. Reaching a peace agreement before January 2011 is very important. If that proves impossible, at least a stable ceasefire seems necessary. We fully support efforts by the Mediation to stimulate the unified representation of all rebel movements. Appropriate enforcement of the arms embargo is also key. We also support measures taken to secure ample participation of Darfurian civil society in the search for peace. In that regard, we welcome the announcement, during President Mbeki's visit to Khartoum last week, of the holding of the Darfur-Darfur conference.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“A modicum of stability will also be needed in the aftermath of the referendum. This means that the United Nations presence in Sudan will likely be required beyond the transitional period established by the CPA in order to help maintain peace, provide security and implement the outcome of the referendum, whatever it might be. Such a presence would need to rely extensively on the human and material resources currently available to UNMIS. Given the time required by the United Nations to mobilize and deploy resources to the field, it is important that the Secretariat develop very solid contingency plans and, if necessary, submit to Member States, as appropriate, a full assessment of the Mission's further needs.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“Needless to say, such assistance must be rigorously consistent with the CPA and must in no way prejudge or influence the results of the referendums and popular consultations. The strict impartiality of the United Nations is the political sine qua non condition of this necessary exercise in preventive diplomacy. The wide acceptance of the results of the southern referendum and its timely implementation will also depend on the prevalence of an environment that is at least minimally peaceful. To that end, it will be important to intensify current efforts to address the immediate challenges posed by food insecurity, intertribal clashes and fragile security institutions. The United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) and bilateral and multilateral donors have a particularly relevant role to play in that regard.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“Another aspect of utmost importance is ensuring that the referendums are not only fair and credible but are also perceived as such by the parties and the population. To that end, no efforts should be spared in appropriate preparation. The United Nations must be ready to assist the parties, at their request, in whatever they need, including in the determination of the modalities for the holding of the referendums and popular consultations. Assistance must also be provided, as requested by the parties, to facilitate arrangements on wealth- sharing, power-sharing, citizenship rights, borders and currency, among other sensitive issues, irrespective of the outcome of the southern referendum.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“The well-coordinated support of the international community was crucial to the positive outcome of the negotiations that led to the adoption of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Its full implementation will require the same unity of purpose, in particular to assist the parties to overcome their differences and mutual distrust. That is key not only to help them make the difficult decisions that still lie ahead, but also to build productive and cooperative relations after the referendum. The meetings held in Addis Ababa in early May, particularly the consultative meeting of 8 May, were positive steps in the right direction. The challenge now is to ensure that those initiatives are focused and effective and that they receive the proper follow-up.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“My delegation encourages the Council to conduct similar exercises with respect to other issues on its agenda that require the same kind of forward-looking attitude. I would like to make brief comments on a few aspects of the issue at hand. On Sudan as a whole, we attach great importance to the coordination of the various international actors involved. If international action is to be fully effective, not only do we have to deal with Sudan in a holistic manner, but we also need to ensure that multilateral and regional organizations, peacekeeping missions, mediation teams, special envoys, donors and other stakeholders move in the same direction and support each other. For that to happen, we must rely on adequate coordination mechanisms.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“Today's briefing also celebrates the fruitful partnership between the United Nations and the African Union, combining the Charter-based authority of the Security Council with the African Union's extensive knowledge of the political and cultural context in which African conflicts occur, and Africans' determination to play an active and constructive role in the resolution of such conflicts. In Sudan, in particular, that partnership is indispensable, given the importance of the country's affairs not only to its immediate vicinity, but also to the continent as a whole. This meeting is also an effort by the Security Council to be ahead of events and engage in truly preventive diplomacy.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“Let me start by joining earlier speakers in extending a warm welcome to President Thabo Mbeki. Brazil commends his leadership and the excellent work of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel. I thank Special Representatives Ibrahim Gambari and Haile Menkerios and Joint Chief Mediator Djibril Bassole for their statements. More importantly, we commend them for their invaluable work. This meeting reflects and consolidates the relatively new integrated approach the United Nations has been taking to Sudanese affairs. Such an approach is imperative, since the various Sudanese crises are all merely different manifestations of the tension between centre and periphery in the Sudan, political, economic or cultural.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“By adopting sanctions, this Council is actually opting for one of the two tracks that were supposed to run in parallel - in our opinion, the wrong one.”
2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source
“We have also affirmed, and reaffirm now, the imperative for all nuclear activity to be conducted under the applicable safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and Iran's activities are no exception. We continue to believe that the Tehran declaration is sound policy and should be pursued. We hope that all parties involved will see the long-term wisdom of doing so. In our View, the adoption of new sanctions by the Security Council will delay rather than accelerate or ensure progress in addressing the question. We should not miss the opportunity to start a process that can lead to a peaceful, negotiated solution to this question. The concerns regarding Iran's nuclear programme raised today will not be resolved until dialogue begins.”
2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source
“The Vienna Group's replies to the Iranian letter of 24 May, which confirmed Iran's commitment to the content of the declaration, were received just hours ago. No time has been given for Iran to react to the 10-39596 opinions of the Vienna Group, including to the proposal of a technical meeting to address details. The adoption of sanctions in such circumstances sends the wrong signal to what could be the beginning of a constructive engagement in Vienna. Also of great concern was the way in which the permanent members, together with a country that is not a member of the Security Council, negotiated among themselves for months behind closed doors. Brazil attaches the utmost importance to disarmament and non-proliferation, and our record in this domain is impeccable.”
2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source
“Its purpose and result were to build the confidence needed to address the whole set of aspects of Iran's nuclear programme. As we explained yesterday, the joint declaration removed political obstacles to the materialization of a proposal by the International Atomic Energy Agency in October 2009. Many Governments and highly respected institutions and individuals have come to acknowledge its value as an important step to a broader discussion on the Iranian nuclear programme. The Brazilian Government deeply regrets, therefore, that the joint declaration has neither received the political recognition it deserves nor been given the time it needs to bear fruit. Brazil considers it unnatural to rush to sanctions before the parties concerned can sit and talk about the implementation of the declaration.”
2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source
“As Brazil has stated repeatedly, the Tehran declaration adopted on 17 May is a unique opportunity that should not be missed. It was approved by the highest levels of the Iranian leadership and endorsed by Iran's parliament. The Tehran declaration promoted a solution that would ensure the full exercise of Iran's right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy while providing full, verifiable assurances that Iran's nuclear programme has exclusively peaceful purposes. We are firmly convinced that the only possible way to achieve this collective goal is to secure Iran's cooperation through effective and action-oriented dialogue and negotiations. The Tehran declaration showed that dialogue and persuasion can do more than punitive action.”
2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source
“Brazil will vote against the draft resolution. In doing so, we are honouring the purposes that inspired us in the efforts that resulted in the Tehran declaration of 17 May. We will do so because we do not see sanctions as an effective 2 instrument in this case. Sanctions will most probably lead to the suffering of the people of Iran and will play into the hands of those on all sides who do not want dialogue to prevail. Past experiences in the United Nations, notably the case of Iraq, show that the spiral of sanctions, threats and isolation can result in tragic consequences. We will vote against the draft resolution also because the adoption of sanctions at this juncture runs counter to the successful efforts of Brazil and Turkey to engage Iran in a negotiated solution with regard to its nuclear programme.”
2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source
“However, despite repeated and Virtually universal calls from the international community, including from my own Government, Israel has systematically refused to lift it. The blockade also violates the basic rights of approximately 1.5 million people. Palestinians are still forced to live in entirely unacceptable conditions almost a year and a half after the end of operation Cast Lead. We join the whole of the international community in strongly urging Israel to immediately suspend the unlawful blockade of Gaza and take the necessary steps towards full implementation of resolution 1860 (2009). Continued violations of international law will only increase the human and political costs of an unjustifiable policy.”
2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source
“We are particularly concerned by unconfirmed reports that a Brazilian national is or may have been on board one of the ships. The Ambassador of Israel to Brazil has been summoned to the Ministry of External Relations to be informed of Brazil's indignation at the incident and of our concern about the Brazilian citizen. Brazil believes that the incident must be fully clarified in the light of international law and international humanitarian law through an independent investigation. The tragic results of this deplorable incident show yet again the need for the blockade of Gaza to be immediately lifted. The blockade is a blatant violation of international law. Resolution 1860 (2009) called for the unimpeded provision and distribution throughout Gaza of humanitarian assistance, including food, fuel and medical treatment.”
2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source
“I would like to extend a warm welcome to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey, His Excellency Mr. Ahmet Davutoglu. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Oscar F ernandez-Taranco, for his briefing. It was with shock and consternation that Brazil learned of the attack by Israel early today, reportedly in international waters, on vessels carrying humanitarian supplies to Gaza, which resulted in the tragic loss of more than ten civilians and tens of injuries. The Brazilian Government vehemently condemns the attacks. There can be no justification for a military operation against a humanitarian convoy. The gravity of the incident is compounded by the fact that the attack reportedly took place in international waters. Brazil expresses its deep condolences to the families of those who have been killed.”
2010-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6325 (2010) · source
“They help cement and exemplify the notion that a strong society requires not only the absence of violence, but a foundation of mutual trust and cooperation among diverse traditions and beliefs. My delegation remains ready to support all efforts at the United Nations aimed at dispelling cultural misconceptions that nurture resentment and contribute to conflict. This Organization, built on the notion of collaboration for the benefit of all, including with regard to peace and security, has an indispensable role to play.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“One element of such an approach must be what some have called education for tolerance - a conscious and sustained effort to form the minds of individuals and to influence the ethos of groups and institutions so that they accept and even welcome the difference. If we succeed in building institutions and educating people in that manner, some of the intangible but very powerful root causes of conflict in many parts of the world will have been eliminated or abated. The United Nations itself can also contribute to the intercultural dialogue through peacekeeping and peacebuilding. The work with local communities, capacity-building, support to local media, especially radio, and projects that promote dialogue and understanding are all means that can be used to that purpose. They contribute to a culture of peace.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“They are all necessary and potentially effective. However, in cases where conflict arises or may arise due to profound differences - actual or perceived - in values, traditions and faiths, there is a deeper perspective of preventive diplomacy that can be explored, one that, instead of managing conflict, seeks to eliminate or mitigate the possibility of conflict by changing the way people and groups see and react to differences. Such a deeper approach seeks to promote a structured exchange at several levels among persons, groups, governments and cultural and religious organizations. The goal is to correct misconceptions, prove prejudices wrong and mitigate stereotyping and simplistic generalizations.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“President, has prepared for this debate (S/2010/248, annex), intercultural dialogue is in no way alien to the concerns of the Security Council. International peace and security cannot be sustained in the absence of adequate communication, mutual understanding and a minimum of trust. As a universal organization, the United Nations is uniquely placed to facilitate dialogue among nations and cultures. Such dialogue is important to diffuse tensions and to avoid a conflict. It should take place during a conflict, in the form of peacemaking. It must happen afterwards, though peacekeeping, peacebuilding and mechanisms of reconciliation and transitional justice. Discussions on preventive diplomacy in the United Nations tend to consider issues such as early warning systems, mediation and good offices.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“It is very fitting that today's debate is promoted by a country such as Lebanon, which knows and appreciates the benefits of the peaceful coexistence of cultures, faiths and traditions and recognizes the value of dialogue and understanding. The theme of our debate is also very close to the heart of Brazilians. We are a country born of a mix of cultures and ethnicities. We were enriched by the significant contribution that many immigrant groups have made to our country and culture, among which is an important Lebanese community. For us, therefore, intercultural dialogue is not a political preference; it is part of our own identity. We are determined, in the Council and elsewhere, to do our part in promoting and facilitating such dialogue. As noted in the background note that your delegation, Mr.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“Mr. President, we are honoured by your presence today in the Security Council. I thank Lebanon for holding this very important debate today. I also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his participation. This is a timely moment to hold a debate on intercultural dialogue for peace and security, coming as it does on the eve of the Third Global Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations, which is going to begin tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, as has already been mentioned. The Forum will seek to rethink the way tensions among different cultures are dealt with and to launch projects for the promotion of trust and understanding among nations. It will address questions that include the challenges of stimulating integration in multicultural societies and of strengthening the role of women and of religious leaders in the advancement of peace.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“We are certain that the country, with our continued support, will succeed in consolidating a fully functional and self-sustaining State. This is the only way to the future of peace and prosperity that all in Bosnia and Herzegovina wish for and rightfully deserve.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“The strong message of unity, cooperation and peaceful coexistence that we all send today to Bosnia and Herzegovina's leaders is also valid for the Western Balkans as a whole. We congratulate the Serbian Parliament on the resolution adopted in March regarding the Srebrenica massacre of 1995. Although some might have preferred a different wording for it, the historic apology made by the Serbs represents a significant step towards reconciliation in the subregion. Also encouraging was the address delivered in Sarajevo by President Josipovie on Croatia's policies during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The international community should continue to help Bosnia and Herzegovina find ways to overcome political difficulties and strike the appropriate balance between centralization and decentralization.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“The Security Council must continue to closely monitor the situation on the ground. As the country prepares for the next general elections in October, nationalist and divisive rhetoric is particularly worrisome. We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint in this regard. At the same time, efforts to strengthen the State at the national level should preserve the rights and prerogatives of all communal entities. This is an important issue that has to be addressed carefully. We therefore support initiatives, such as the Butmir process, that seek to engage the leadership of Bosnia and Herzegovina in this discussion. We hope that efforts in this regard can be sustained so that they bear fruit soon.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“The positive role the country is playing in the international community, as illustrated by its active membership in the Security Council, is also commendable. These developments show that unity and a sense of common purpose among leaders can bear fruit not only in key strategic spheres, but also in the form of benefits of direct and immediate interest to ordinary citizens. We join others in expressing concern at statements and decisions made by political leaders in the entities, especially Republika Srpska, that are inconsistent with the Dayton Peace Agreement. Challenges to the authority of the Security Council, the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board and the High Representative must cease. Protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina is indispensable.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“It is an honour to welcome His Excellency Mr. Haris Siladeic', Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and I thank him for his statement. I also thank High Representative Valentin Inzko for his informative briefing. As we mark the eighteenth anniversary of the admission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations, there are many more reasons for celebration. A safe and secure environment in the country continues. Progress has been made on many other fronts, such as the efforts towards Euro-Atlantic integration, the accession to the NATO Membership Action Plan, and important developments in the economic situation, despite enormous challenges. Also encouraging is the fact that the regional situation has improved and that Bosnia and Herzegovina's relations with its neighbours are developing constructively.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“Resolution 1907 (2009), which imposed sanctions on Eritrea, created an opportunity for a review of the issue within 180 days of its adoption. The date is fast approaching. We encourage Eritrea not to miss that window of opportunity. The Security Council must take a balanced and consistent approach to peace, stability and territorial integrity throughout the Horn of Africa. Without prejudice to the particular characteristics of each conflict, we should consider the regional dimensions and the interplay among the various situations in the Horn ofAfrica. That means that the Council needs also to effectively address the border dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea. A solution to that problem has been lacking for too long. At stake are long-term peace and security in the region and the credibility of the Council.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“Brazil welcomes Djibouti's commitment to a peaceful solution of the border conflict with Eritrea, its continued restraint on the ground, and its full compliance with the Council's presidential statement (S/PRST/2008/20) and two resolutions on the issue. With the African Union, the League of Arab States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, we call upon the Eritrean Government to acknowledge the conflict and engage with Djibouti to effectively find a mutually acceptable solution. Brazil is also concerned about the situation of Djiboutians taken prisoner during the 2008 hostilities. We urge Eritrea to provide information on their situation and to grant the International Committee of the Red Cross access to them.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“Let me join previous speakers in welcoming His Excellency Mr. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti, and thank him for his presentation. I would like to commend Djibouti for its role in the Horn of Africa and for its efforts to promote peace and stability in Somalia. President Guelleh's sobering remarks about the situation in Somalia deserve careful consideration, especially at a time of rising divisions within the Transitional Federal Government (TFG). The upcoming conference on Somalia in Istanbul will be an opportunity to reflect on how best to reinforce our actions and strengthen the international community's assistance to the TFG.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“We hope that sustained engagement and full cooperation with UNMIK, by all stakeholders, will pave the way for a transparent and inclusive approach to address issues still unsettled. We also hope that the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice will help all parties achieve a just solution. Brazil will continue to support the work of the Special Representative in implementing the mandate of UNMIK, within the framework of resolution 1244 (1999).”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“Depoliticizing problems will help find solutions, or at least some modus vivendi that addresses the practical needs of regular citizens. The UNMIK-facilitated working groups on issues of interest for local communities in northern Kosovo show that such cooperation is possible. Full cooperation with UNMIK is also needed. It is regrettable that Pristina did not consult with the Mission in preparing and announcing its "strategy for northern Kosovo". Kosovar authorities must always bear in mind that the Security Council has given the Mission the authority to administer Kosovo in its entirety. In the Western Balkans, as much as anywhere else, there is no substitute for dialogue and negotiation when differences arise and have to be surmounted in the interest of the people.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“The risk of increased ethnic tensions in northern Kosovo, however, has not disappeared. Reported attacks against Serbian returnees in some localities, for example, are quite disturbing, and must not be tolerated. Regardless of the position one takes on the status of Kosovo, now or in the future, all concerned must ensure that it is a place where ethnic tolerance and multiculturalism allow for peaceful coexistence among communities. We urge the Kosovo Force and the Kosovo Police Service to redouble their Vigilance to prevent new incidents of violence. Continued disputes related to the provision of services to the population are also worrisome. We fully endorse the call by the Secretary-General for all sides to demonstrate openness and flexibility in this regard. Pragmatism is what serves people better at this juncture.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“In that regard, we look forward to the outcome of the proceedings in The Hague on this matter. The search for a negotiated settlement on the final status of Kosovo should remain our ultimate goal. We are satisfied that the security situation on the ground remains largely calm. The United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) continues to play an important role in promoting engagement between Belgrade and Pristina as well as with relevant stakeholders. It is also positive that the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo remains active in its efforts to support stability in that country. We note with satisfaction the appointment by the European Union of a facilitator for the protection of the religious and cultural heritage of the Serbian Orthodox Church.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“I welcome His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremic', Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and we thank him for his statement. I also thank Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, for his briefing and Mr. Skender Hyseni for his remarks. As Brazil has stated on previous occasions, resolution 1244 (1999) was intended to provide a legal framework for a negotiated solution to the dispute on the status of Kosovo. Also, it expressly recognizes the need to respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The resolution remains in force and therefore continues to be the key parameter guiding the United Nations presence in Kosovo and international efforts to resolve the dispute.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“Progress in revenue collection and the TFG's renewed focus on delivering basic services and rehabilitating infrastructure are commendable. Tending to the fundamental needs of the population and fostering income generation are as important as the restructuring of security forces. Socio-economic development can greatly reduce the appeal of the insurgency and the pirate militias. The TFG should be actively supported in this regard, including through capacity-building. We welcome the convening of the Istanbul Conference on Somalia and look forward to its outcome. The situation in Somalia is among the most difficult challenges on the Security Council's agenda. The partnership between the TFG and the international community should be strengthened.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“Not only States from the region but all affected States, including flag States and States of the nationalities of victims, have a common responsibility in tackling the problem. I should also stress that a comprehensive solution to piracy off the coast of Somalia will be achieved only by addressing its root causes on land, as has been pointed out by many delegations this morning. In this regard, Brazil is encouraged by the increasing cooperation on anti-piracy between the TFG, Somaliland and Puntland noted in the Secretary- General's report (S/2010/234). This could also build confidence and have a positive influence on other core issues related to Somalia's future. Before concluding, I would like to say a few words on reconstruction and development.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“Against this background, it is disquieting to learn that World Food Programme operations Somalia remain suspended in all of south-central Somalia except Mogadishu and that the World Health Organization has had to reduce its activities in the country due to lack of funding. In addition, it is disturbing to learn that the 2010 consolidated appeal is only 15 per cent funded. Resolution 1918 (2010) represents an important step against piracy. We encourage all stakeholders to engage with Kenya in addressing its concerns with regard to its efforts to fight impunity at sea. Brazil also welcomes the establishment of a regional centre to prosecute suspected pirates in Seychelles.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“We are encouraged by the progress reported by the Secretary-General regarding United Nations activities in Mogadishu. We hope that security and political conditions will be soon in place to allow for a more substantive United Nations presence in the capital. As the Transitional Federal Government rebuilds its security forces, steps must be taken to avoid the civilian population continuing to bear the brunt of the conflict. Fleeing conflict zones, such as Mogadishu, is not always a guarantee against violence. We strongly condemn the taking of a medical compound by armed groups on 7 May. Blatant disregard for the principle of distinction was also displayed in the attack against the mosque in the Bakara market, on 2 May, which killed and injured scores of innocent people.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“The security situation in Somalia remains a matter of great concern, despite progress in international support for the restructuring of Transitional Federal Government security forces and for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). My delegation deplores, in particular, the attacks against that Mission, including the one directed against its headquarters on 27 April. We once again pay tribute to the troops from Uganda and Burundi for their contribution to the stabilization of Somalia. We are encouraged by the efforts of several Member States to train, equip and fund AMISOM. troops and Transitional Federal Government security forces. We note, in particular, the launching of the European Union training mission to Somalia.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“The signing on 15 March of the framework agreement between the Transitional Federal Government and Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama'a was an important achievement in the reconciliation policy adopted by President Sharif. We look forward to the implementation of the agreement and urge other armed groups to renounce violence and join the Djibouti process. The decision by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea to list Al-Shabaab and eight individuals should be seen as a wake-up call to all recalcitrant groups. Unity within and among the Transitional Federal Institutions will remain essential to achieving further progress towards peace and stability.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“I welcome Mr. Abdurahman Ibrahim, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Resources of Somalia, and thank him for his remarks. I also thank Mr. Ould Abdallah for his briefing and for his commendable work as Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia. I welcome African Union Commissioner Lamamra and thank him for his statement. Through him, I would like to convey our appreciation to the African Union for its support to Somalia. The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) has been able to withstand fierce armed opposition and to make progress in some important areas of the Djibouti process and the transitional agenda. Nevertheless, many challenges still remain on the path towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous Somalia.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“We now have the opportunity to gear our efforts towards supporting the vision of a renewed State capable of delivering services and opportunities for all its people, as presented by the Government of Haiti during the conference of 31 March. That is by far the most sustainable and cost-effective investment the international community can make in Haiti.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Concerning political stability and elections, the Mission's role in this regard will continue to be very important in assisting the Government, through the good offices of the Special Representative, and in providing support for the preparation of the elections. Concerning State capacity and transformation, we support the Secretary-General's views regarding the need for a surge to restore and strengthen the operational capacity of Haitian institutions and the expanded assistance recommended in paragraph 71 of the report. If I had to single out one overarching priority among the many needs the international community must address in Haiti, I would mention State-building. For far too long, we have tried to assist Haitians without the direct involvement of the Government and State institutions.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“In terms of security, the Mission should continue to support the Haitian National Police in maintaining security and public order, including in the camps for displaced persons, and to build the capacity of the Haitian National Police. We support the Secretary- General's recommendation of an expansion of the police contingent, which was also mentioned by Prime Minister J ean-Max Bellerive. In terms of humanitarian assistance and recovery efforts, MINUSTAH should coordinate and, where needed, provide logistical support to humanitarian operations. We support the Secretary-General's views on the critical enabling role that the Mission can play in the recovery efforts by making full use of its resources, including its military engineers, where required.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Also unique is the environment in which it now operates, one that demands increased political, human and material resources across the whole spectrum of the Mission's comprehensive mandate. We support the approach outlined in the Secretary-General's report, including the recommendations contained in paragraphs 49 to 75 concerning the future role of MINUSTAH in support of the Haitian Government. We concur with the assessment that the earthquake has not destroyed the gains towards stabilization made in the past few years, but has created new obstacles. MINUSTAH will be instrumental in helping the Government preserve those gains and enabling a smooth transition to long-term reconstruction. In Brazil's view, the role of MINUSTAH in the coming months will be particularly important in the following areas.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“We support the Government's intention to hold general elections as soon as possible in 2010, so as to allow for the full reconstitution of both houses of parliament and the timely transfer of power to a new elected President by February 2011. Brazil supports the coordinating role of MINUSTAH in the organization of the future elections, in cooperation with other stakeholders such as the Organization of American States, whose assistance to Haiti continues to be of great value. MINUSTAH continues to be a central part of international efforts and strategies towards the reconstruction of Haiti. Its role in supporting stability, security and the rule of law is unique.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source