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first: 2003-06-12
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“10-26013 This emerging positive economic and financial picture was also reflected in the International Monetary Fund's conclusion, after the field mission to Bissau last January, that there are good prospects for moving from the current post-conflict emergency assistance into a medium-term programme. This could provide the impetus for reaching the long-awaited completion point under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative. As we take the next steps of our engagement on peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau, one of the most important tasks is the launching of a pension fund that will allow the security sector reform programme to move forward. The Peacebuilding Commission should be able to strongly support the creation of such a fund.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“The event will bring together all national stakeholders in a series of debates on the root causes of conflict and will help to forge a common understanding and a vision for the future of the country. Security sector reform has gained momentum. The Government has submitted to the National Assembly a number of bills that will provide the legal framework within which the reform will take place. The fact that Guinea-Bissau has adopted the 2010 budget in a timely manner for the first time in many years and has improved fiscal management and normalized the payment of public servants is very encouraging. So is the record performance in the export of cashew nuts, which illustrates the economic potential the country has yet to achieve.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“The report of the field trip (PBC/4/GNB/4) provides an analysis of the situation on the ground and a road map for the Commission's actions in specific priority areas. The inauguration of President Malam Bacai Sanha in September 2009 and the formation of a new Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Carlos Gomes Junior were hailed by many observers as the beginning of new phase for Guinea-Bissau. There was growing recognition that the conditions are now right for the country to launch a much-needed process of reconciliation and for stability to take hold. We are pleased to note the progress made since then. The National Assembly has taken the lead in the organization of a national reconciliation dialogue.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“The National Peacebuilding Steering Committee concluded the first review of the Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau. The review's final report confirmed the validity of the priorities established, assessed the progress achieved in pursuing them and signalled the way forward in critical peacebuilding areas. Based on that assessment, PBC members drafted and approved a document (PBC/4/GNB/3) with conclusions and recommendations for all actors involved in peace consolidation in Guinea-Bissau. The Commission formally adopted the document at the beginning of February. From 18 to 21 January, a delegation from the PBC, headed by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Brazil, Ambassador Regina Maria Cordeiro Dunlop, Visited Bissau and reiterated the Commission's continued support to the peacebuilding process in the country.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“Mrs. Viotti: I would like to start by extending a very warm welcome to Ambassador Li Baodong, the new Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations. We look forward to working very closely with him. I thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to brief the Council today in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). I welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Joseph Mutaboba, and thank him for his remarks and, most important, for the work he has been doing in the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea- Bissau (UNIOGBIS). Since I last briefed the Security Council on the relevant activities of the PBC, in November 2009 (see S/PV.6212), the Commission has maintained its engagement with Guinea-Bissau in several ways.”
2010-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6281 (2010) · source
“Only through broad engagement that takes into consideration all dimensions of drug trafficking and transnational organized crime will we succeed in our common endeavour against them. The United Nations system provides us with the institutional means through which we can actively and effectively cooperate. In so doing, we shall be able to avoid the risk that such problems will threaten international peace and security. Brazil supports the draft presidential statement that we will adopt today and thanks the French delegation for work well done.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“We also welcome the West Africa Coast Initiative and extend our support to the creation of transnational crime units that will allow for increased sharing of information and intelligence in the region. In my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau Configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, I value the cooperation with the promoters of the Initiative. Repressive measures alone, however, are not enough to fight drug trafficking in an effective and sustainable manner. It is indispensable to address the frequent underlying socio-economic factors of the problem, which tend to thrive in a context of economic despondency and high unemployment. Any successful anti-drug plan must therefore encompass actions aimed at creating alternative livelihoods, especially for young people, to prevent the population from being lured by the drug business.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“Among the several areas where such cooperation is important, capacity-building in law enforcement is of particular relevance, especially in the judicial and security sectors. Strong State agencies and well-trained personnel are indispensable in the fight against drug trafficking. This is an area where the prospects for South-South cooperation are promising. Brazil, for example, has been working closely with the UNODC in West Africa, particularly in Guinea-Bissau, where we have been investing in training law enforcement agents and establishing related infrastructure. My delegation is concerned with the situation in West Africa in general. We praise efforts already undertaken by the Economic Community of West African States and look forward to the full implementation of its regional anti-drug operational plan.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“The Security Council may therefore find itself confronted with significant threats to international peace and security brought about by drug trafficking and transnational organized crime. When faced with such challenges, the Council should be ready to act in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, with due consideration for the specificities of each case. Avoiding such a grave risk should be a common goal to be pursued through the active cooperation of Member States in the specialized international entities and bilateral and plurilateral initiatives. Drug trafficking is, indeed, a matter that by its very nature requires concerted and multidimensional action at all levels. Needless to say, efforts in this area should be based on the principle of shared and common responsibility and should focus on all aspects of the phenomenon.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“Let me join previous speakers in thanking the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, for his comprehensive briefing. We share his concerns regarding the impact of drug trafficking in different regions of the world. Drug trafficking and related organized crime tend to weaken domestic institutions and may contribute to bringing about political instability, as pointed out by many in this Chamber today. This is particularly serious in situations of armed conflict or in countries emerging from conflict. In some cases, there is also evidence that proceeds from drug trafficking are used to finance terrorism.”
2010-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6277 (2010) · source
“We believe the United Nations presence remains indispensable to assist the Government in consolidating the gains of the past and in ensuring a smooth transition to recovery and development. Taking into account the planning for possible future adjustments in the United Nations presence, Brazil supports the proposal that the Council include Timor-Leste in the schedule of visits to be made in the current year.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“In this regard as well, progress has been made. The Timorese authorities have taken significant steps in the development of a legal framework for the security sector, including a national security law. We support their efforts and encourage them to proceed with determination. Timor-Leste has been able to move forward and address some of the most pressing issues and challenges faced by any young country. The international community has provided assistance and should continue to offer its support to the Timorese. Brazil supports the extension of the mandate of UNMIT in line with the desire of the people and the Government of Timor-Leste and as proposed by the Secretary-General.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“We also support the resolve of the Government and the United Nations to intensify police training so as to ensure the sustainable resumption of primary policing responsibilities throughout the country as soon as possible. The cautious approach taken by the Secretary- General for a gradual drawdown of United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) police, conditioned upon progress in the development of the national police force and measured against the fulfilment of objective criteria and an assessment of the evolving situation on the ground, is one that we fully support. In our view, it is important to clearly delineate the roles and responsibilities of the security sector institutions, in particular between the police and the military and to establish an appropriate civilian oversight mechanism.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Despite the overall progress, it must be noted that poverty and unemployment remain a formidable challenge, as underlined by Ms. Ameerah Haq. The international community should continue to cooperate with the efforts of the Timorese authorities to generate employment and income, as this constitutes an important path to ensuring stability and growth. We welcome the progress made in the security situation in Timor-Leste and commend the efforts undertaken by the Timorese national police to carry out its duties. We welcome the positive results achieved so far in the districts and units already handed over to the Timorese police.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“The challenge ahead is to continue to implement measures that enable all those who returned to their original homes to make a living in a safe environment. Livelihood and employment opportunities have also increased in the country, including in rural areas and for vulnerable groups and youth, as described in the Secretary-General's report (S/2010/85). Improvements are noted in terms of job creation and the qualification of human resources, as thousands of teachers have received intensive training and many hundreds of youngsters have had access to technical education. Brazil pays particular attention to these matters and has assisted the Timorese Government in capacity-building by providing teachers and experts, as well as infrastructure.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“A common language, however, is not the only connection between our two countries. Even though we are geographically distant, similarities in history and culture bring us together as partners and friends. Currently, we have ongoing cooperation projects with Timor-Leste in fields such as food security, education, health and security. We also cooperate on the strengthening of the judiciary and on legal and diplomatic training. We are pleased at the positive developments in Timor-Leste. The successful elections held last October for chiefs and councils are a sign of growing democratic maturity. The establishment of the Anti- Corruption Commission in parliament and the appointment of its first Commissioner are also significant. The closure of all camps for internally displaced persons is an important development.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“I would like to extend a warm welcome to Deputy Prime Minister Jose Luis Guterres and thank him for his statement. Through him, I wish to congratulate the Timorese Government and people on the progress achieved in many different areas in the past year, including in the economic, social, political and security domains. 10-2486] I also welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Ameerah Haq, and wish her success in her new functions. I thank the members of the technical assessment mission to Timor-Leste, in particular its chief, Mr. Ian Martin, for their diligent work and valuable recommendations. The Brazilian Government has done its best to cooperate with the Timorese people, the people of a fellow Portuguese-speaking country, and did so even before the formal creation of the country.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Coordination and programmatic coherence could both contribute to reducing duplication and filling existing gaps, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of funds invested. We must also strengthen the ability of peacekeeping operations to liaise with United Nations country teams on the ground and to mainstream peacebuilding concerns in their day-to-day operations, especially when transition and exit strategies are being implemented. The special representatives of the Secretary-General and resident coordinators have a key role to play in this regard. In conclusion, we should see transitions as a step on the road towards helping countries achieve sustainable peace and inclusive socio-economic development. In so doing, we will be strengthening international peace and security.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“In that regard, social and economic aspects of peacebuilding must receive greater attention. There have been positive developments recently with regard to human and material resources for peacekeeping as such. Little progress, however, has been made in securing resources to help implement sustainable transition and exit strategies. The well-known problems that undermine the effectiveness of international aid are the same that must the overcome when it comes to official development assistance to post-conflict countries. Donors, international financial institutions and the United Nations itself must work more vigorously to free up significant funds - from the outset of and throughout the entire process - in a predictable, flexible and coherent way.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“Whenever possible, development-related entities should be active on the ground from the beginning of the post-conflict phase so that, once peacekeepers leave, the socio-economic conditions for peace are firmly in place. The Peacebuilding Commission is another potentially important actor. The latest report of the C-34 (A/63/19) recognizes the value of the Commission's advice on the peacebuilding aspects of peacekeeping mandates. The roles and responsibilities of the Commission vis-a-Vis the Security Council should be further clarified. The Commission's review is an opportunity to strengthen its capacity to dispense such advice. The Secretariat must also have at its disposal the structures and expertise required to allow it to adequately address peacebuilding elements of peacekeeping.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“The transition from peacekeeping is a systemic undertaking that requires the Council's cooperation with other relevant parties. The General Assembly, in particular its Fifth Committee and Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34), is a crucial stakeholder in that regard. The Council should take advantage of the breadth of membership and level of expertise of those bodies in order to make peacekeeping more effective and transparent. The relationship between Security Council decisions and the work of the Organization's development bodies needs further attention. Peacekeeping and peacebuilding should not be considered sequential stages of the United Nations presence in a given country.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“We must continue to gather lessons learned and improve our efforts in such areas as capacity- and institution- building, improving the ability of States to provide basic services, protecting civilians, revitalizing the economy and creating jobs. Local actors must be constructively engaged in peace, reconciliation and reconstruction processes. The crucial task of peacekeeping is to help them to embark upon and proceed along that path. Re-establishing peace should be a priority for the Council as it sets mandates and reacts to developments on the ground. To that end, the Security Council should improve its ability to monitor peace processes. The establishment of benchmarks in several missions is a positive innovation. I should like to thank Mr. Doss for the clarity he has brought to our discussion in that regard.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“That means that such strategies should respond to political dynamics on the ground. The transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding should be an undertaking for the entire United Nations system. Peacekeeping exit and transition strategies must be coordinated with the wider United Nations presence on the ground in a coherent manner. That requires system-wide coordination from the earliest stages of peacekeeping. We therefore need to work on three main areas: intensifying the Council's political support for peace processes, improving United Nations structures for dealing with those situations, and securing the necessary human and material resources. A minimal level of political stability is the sine qua non condition for an exit strategy.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“Mrs. Viotti (Brazil) (spoke in French): I shall follow the example of the representative of Lebanon by speaking in French. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his statement. We very much appreciate the briefings by Mr. Le Roy and Ms. Malcorra, as well as the valuable contributions by Mr. Doss, Ms. Loj and Mr. Von der Schulenburg. In discussing transition and exit strategies for peacekeeping operations, we must not lose sight of the fundamental objective of such operations. Their ultimate goal is to contribute to the consolidation of sustainable peace. Transition and exit strategies are therefore always a means to an end, and never an end in themselves. That distinction is not academic; it is political.”
2010-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6270 (2010) · source
“In this context, we welcome the priorities outlined by Kazakhstan for its OSCE chairmanship, and we note in particular the importance attached to a balanced approach to all three OSCE baskets - political and military, economic and environmental, and human - with a view to addressing not only the symptoms but also the root causes of security-related problems. We look forward to the continued cooperation between the United Nations and the OSCE in the maintenance of international peace and security, and we wish Kazakhstan a very successful chairmanship.”
2010-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6268 (2010) · source
“We commend the work carried out by the OSCE, particularly its activities in promoting political dialogue and in strengthening national capacities in South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. We also note the OSCE efforts in enhancing the capacity of Afghanistan to manage its borders with its Central Asian neighbours. We appreciate and encourage the close coordination of the OSCE with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. We also acknowledge the role played by the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre in early warning, conflict prevention, crisis management and post- conflict rehabilitation. It is critical that the cooperation between the United Nations and organizations such as the OSCE extend to all phases of a conflict.”
2010-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6268 (2010) · source
“We are honoured to welcome in the Council today the Secretary of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), His Excellency Mr. Kanat Saudabayev. I thank him for his presentation, and I salute Kazakhstan on assuming the leadership of such an important organization. As early as last month, in its first presidential statement of 2010 (S/PRST/20lO/1), the Security Council reiterated the importance of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. The collaboration between the United Nations and the OSCE is a concrete example of a partnership that has helped to strengthen international peace and security.”
2010-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6268 (2010) · source
“As we all know, there will be no peace in the Middle East without a Palestinian State, the parameters of which are well known. Its establishment is in the interests of Israelis, Palestinians, the region and the international community as a whole. We must all help the parties to translate such common interests into a politically sustainable negotiating process without further delay, with a view to reaching a peace agreement at the earliest possible time. We welcome the formation late last year of a Government of National Unity in Lebanon. That was a vital step towards consolidating a stable, inclusive and democratic State in that country, and a very positive development for peace in the region.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“Based on past experience, my delegation believes that future negotiations should allow for the necessary engagement of the international community. We must all remain engaged and provide the diplomatic support needed to sustain the peace process. Brazil reiterates its support for holding a comprehensive international conference on the Middle East, once conditions are appropriate. The further involvement of relevant players from outside the region may prove beneficial. In November, in the first state visit by an Israeli President to Brazil in 40 years, President Shimon Peres met with President Lula in Brasilia. A few days later, President Mahmoud Abbas also paid an official visit to Brazil. President Lula is scheduled to visit Israel, Jordan and Palestine in March in order to follow up on bilateral discussions in a number of areas.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“Our challenge now is to find a way forward that will enable both parties to resume serious and result- oriented negotiations as soon as possible. My delegation understands that intense efforts are under way to create the conditions for the process to resume. The parties have the obligation to avoid any action that might jeopardize such efforts. Attempts by Israel to artificially create faits accomplis on the ground and change the demographics of the West Bank and East Jerusalem are especially unhelpful. The revocation of Palestinian residency rights, evictions and house demolitions are not acceptable. Settlement activities, including so-called natural growth, are illegal and must cease. Palestinians should also do their part. Overcoming their divisions, keeping extremists in check and enhancing democratic governance is essential.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“We look forward to the report of the Secretary-General on the outcome of the investigations, as requested by the General Assembly. We note the payment made by Israel for compensation for the losses sustained by the United Nations during the Gaza conflict. It is disturbing and regrettable that serious incidents of this sort have taken place, and they must not happen again. More than a year after the end of the military operations in Gaza, it is not only the humanitarian situation that is untenable. The paralysis of the peace process has also gone on for too long and risks leading to further deterioration of the political landscape. An independent, democratic and viable Palestinian State, living side by side with Israel in peace and security, within internationally recognized borders, is long overdue.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“Palestinians are therefore still forced to live in conditions that are simply intolerable. That must come to an end without further delay. More than a year has passed since resolution 1860 (2009) was adopted, and the blockade has not been lifted yet. Israeli security concerns can and must be reconciled with the suspension of the blockade of Gaza. In fact, it has been argued here that Israeli security stands to gain from the lifting of the blockade, and we certainly believe so. Another unresolved issue related to the war in Gaza is accountability. There continues to be a need for credible and independent investigations, in line with standard international practice, on the disturbing findings contained in the Goldstone report (A/HRC/12/48).”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“Mr. President, I congratulate you for holding this open debate on the situation in the Middle East. We very much value the participation of the wider membership in the consideration of such an important issue. I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Israel and the Permanent Observer of Palestine for their remarks. Over a year has passed since the end of the Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip, and the humanitarian situation remains a source of grave concern to all of us. Access to basic goods and services is grossly insufficient. The lack of building materials continues to prevent much-needed reconstruction, despite the recent permission for some glass to enter the Strip.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source
“Progress on this issue would be relevant as a much-needed gesture of goodwill, which, in turn, could set a positive example to follow in more politically sensitive negotiations. We note the concern express by President Tadie at possible unilateral action in northern Kosovo. There is no acceptable alternative to dialogue and negotiation when differences arise. We urge the parties to resume efforts to reach an agreed solution. Meanwhile, it is their duty to ensure that the political and security situation on the ground remains stable and that every minority community is fully protected from threats or acts of intimidation and harassment.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“It is, however, worrisome that municipal elections not called for by UNMIK were held in Kosovo on 15 November. Under resolution 1244 (1999), the holding of elections is one the main responsibilities of the international civil presence in Kosovo. In the same vein, by-elections were held by Serbia in the northernmost municipality of Kosovo on 29 November. UNMIK did not participate in the preparation for these elections, which were not called for by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General. We share the Secretary-General's disappointment at the lack of concrete progress in the implementation of practical arrangements regarding the protection of cultural heritage.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“Until that 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. As stressed by the Secretary-General, the overall security situation in Kosovo remains relatively calm. This is due to the restraint shown by the parties and the population, which is to be commended. Stability has also been further sustained by the deployment of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo. It should continue to operate under the overall authority and within the status-neutral framework of the United Nations, thereby preserving the integrity of resolution 1244 (1999). Also positive are the signs of a possible improvement in the cooperation between UNMIK and Kosovo authorities.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“The need to respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was also expressly recognized. Resolution 1244 (1999) remains in force and therefore continues to be the key parameter guiding the United Nations presence 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. As the Security Council continues to be seized of the matter, the opinion of the Court, coming possibly later this year, will be a crucial element to bear in mind.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“We extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Boris Tadie, President of the Republic of Serbia, and thank him for his statement. I also thank Mr. Skender Hyseni for his remarks. We appreciate the briefing given by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Lamberto Zannier, and commend him for the important role that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) is playing in Kosovo. Brazil has a firm and long-standing commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes. In 1999, Brazil was an elected member of the Security Council and voted in favour of resolution 1244 (1999). It was intended to provide a legal framework for a negotiated solution to the dispute on the status of Kosovo.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“Finally, Brazil supports the draft presidential statement that is before the Council today and thanks the Chinese delegation for its timely preparation.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“We support the increased cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union envisaged in the presidential statement of October 2009 (S/PRST/2009/26), especially the acceleration of the Ten-Year Capacity-Building Programme. We look forward to its full and timely implementation. More is needed, however. The support to troops in the field must be more agile and substantial; operation coordination and political dialogue should improve; and resources should be provided in a more timely and predictable way. Because they are each unique and the product of a specific political culture, regional and subregional organizations can offer invaluable specialized assistance to the Security Council in the discharge of its primary responsibility. That is a solid foundation for fruitful and mutually beneficial cooperation.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“The potential advantages of regional and subregional organizations are also valuable when prevention fails and conflicts arise. In such cases, our first and firm choice must be the peaceful settlement of the dispute. Here again, the Security Council will have to judge whether peace is best served through its direct action or in cooperation with partners in the affected region or subregion. Cooperation between the United Nations and regional or subregional organizations has also proven beneficial in the domain of peacekeeping. That is evident, for example, in the collaboration between the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti and the OAS in Haiti, and especially in the active relationship between the United Nations and the African Union.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“We welcome the Council's willingness to seriously look at innovative ways to further that type of cooperation. In some cases, the prevention of conflicts means addressing some of the root causes that may lead to conflict, in particular social and economic underdevelopment. There too, cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations may be useful. In Latin America and the Caribbean, for example, which are largely free from threats to international peace and security, the United Nations could make a positive contribution to the continued stability of the region by increasing its cooperation with the OAS in that area, in particular with a view to helping countries to attain the Millennium Development Goals in a timely manner.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“It is the surest path to peace and should be actively pursued by the Security Council and the Secretariat. We support the efforts made by Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon in that regard. The active involvement of regional and subregional organizations in preventing conflicts is often a decisive factor for success. Some of their unique advantages are a particularly rich network of contacts with relevant actors, the ability to closely follow events on the ground and to draw on an in-depth knowledge of the conflict and political dynamics of the region, and a lesser risk of being perceived as interfering in the internal affairs of countries. In that context, the United Nations can help to develop or strengthen the preventive diplomacy and early warning capacities of regional and subregional organizations.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“It laid the foundations for such cooperation, which is never an abdication by the Security Council of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Rather, it is an effective means by which the Council can discharge its responsibility. The corpus of Security Council resolutions and presidential statements recognizes the importance of engaging regional and subregional organizations throughout the cycle of conflict, from prevention to reconstruction. We are pleased that the draft presidential statement before us today adopts the balanced approach that we favour, dedicating as much attention to conflict prevention and post-conflict peacebuilding as to peacekeeping. Preventive diplomacy is an issue dear to my delegation.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“I am sure that, with the help and solidarity of the international community, the Haitian people, known for its resilience and courage, will overcome that very difficult and tragic situation. I wish to congratulate China's delegation on organizing this debate and for providing us with a concept paper (S/2010/9) to guide it. I thank Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for his statement, and I extend a warm welcome to the representatives of regional and subregional organizations, in particular Mr. Victor Rico Frontaura, Secretary for Political Affairs of the Organization of American States (OAS). The United Nations Charter foresaw the importance of cooperation with regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“Let me begin by expressing our profound grief at yesterday's devastating earthquake in Haiti. On behalf of the people and Government of Brazil, I would like to convey our heartfelt sympathies to the Haitian people and Government and our concern about the United Nations peacekeepers and staff members who have been affected. Brazil is present in Haiti through the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Our contingent, including an engineering company, is assisting in the rescue efforts. We have also taken measures to send humanitarian assistance, and the Minister of Defence is in route to Haiti as we speak to lead a needs-assessment mission and to oversee our relief efforts.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“To that end, donor countries must find the political readiness indicated in the Secretary-General's report to shift their focus in Afghanistan from capacity-substitution to capacity- building. We agree with Mr. Eide's observation that the best contribution the international community can make to assist the Afghan Government and Afghan society is to help them to strengthen institutions. Such a task is complex by definition, but it is the only real option in the long run. In that context, the international conferences to be held on 28 January in London and later this year in Kabul will be important opportunities to advance in that direction.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“Refocusing the Afghanistan National Development Strategy on long-term projects also seems to be the correct approach to follow and may require a stronger role for UNAMA, which we would support. Improved coordination of the civilian international action in Afghanistan is crucial if both the Government and donors are to achieve greater effectiveness in their actions. In so doing, adequate attention must be given to national ownership so as to ensure the long-term sustainability of international action in the country. We therefore support the initiative of establishing a dedicated civilian coordination structure in Afghanistan under the United Nations umbrella, able to gradually transfer to the Afghan Government the coordination of donor support for its programmes and priorities.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“It would be important for the Afghan parliament to consider in a timely manner the draft law on the elimination of violence against women and the amended Shia personal status law. Matching progress in the legislative area with the strengthening of institutions charged with its implementation is key. A long-term solution for the security situation in Afghanistan requires steady transfer of responsibility to the Afghan Government. That will make possible a gradual withdrawal of the international military presence on the ground and the normalization of life in the country. The conflict in Afghanistan will not be solved purely on the military front. The convincing argument made by Mr. Eide on the need for a politically driven strategy rather than a militarily driven one should guide our work.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“Another crucial area on which the new Government will certainly want to focus is electoral reform, so as to prevent the recurrence of the problems identified during the 2009 elections. The 2010 elections must contribute to the consolidation of democracy in Afghanistan. We note UNAMA's calls for reform and more transparency in the Independent Electoral Commission ahead of the parliamentary and local elections scheduled for next May and call for increased dialogue between the Afghan Government and the Mission. We encourage further dialogue and cooperation in that regard by all stakeholders. Continued progress on the promotion and protection of the rights of women is also needed.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source