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“We should all welcome the commitments made by President Karzai in his inauguration speech to enhance efforts towards national unity and reconciliation, increase the responsibility of Afghan forces in providing security to their own people, promote economic development and administrative reforms and take firm measures to fight corruption. We should also ensure that our collective support for President Karzai effectively helps him turn words into deeds. The appointment of a competent and inclusive Cabinet is a key element in fulfilling those commitments. We encourage the Afghan Government and the Wolesi Jirga to continue working on the formation of the new Government. My delegation also supports President Karzai's initiative to promote national reconciliation, including through talks with the armed opposition.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“We also pay tribute to the United Nations guards whose heroism helped to save innocent lives. We support the efforts of the Secretary-General to improve the safety of United Nations staff and local personnel in Afghanistan. The prolonged controversy about the results of last August's polls had an impact on governance in Afghanistan and affected the country's relations with the international community. Electoral irregularities such as those identified by the Electoral Complaints Commission undermined the legitimacy of the electoral process and are readily misused as propaganda tools for extremist groups. They also highlighted the need for reform. While we ponder the challenges and setbacks in building a safer, more democratic and prosperous Afghanistan and try to learn from past experience, we must also focus on the future.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“While fully acknowledging the steps taken by the Afghan Government, the International Security Assistance Force and the coalition, we believe there is a need for continued efforts to better distinguish combatants and non-combatants and eliminate or further reduce risks to civilians. Apart from being a moral imperative and an obligation under international law, protecting civilians is key to strengthening the legitimacy and effectiveness of the international military presence in Afghanistan. Also worrisome is the fact that extremists have been increasingly targeting international staff and humanitarian agents. The attacks against the United Nations guest house in Kabul last October were particularly shocking. We firmly condemn this senseless and unjustifiable violence and honour its victims.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“Recent months have brought a sobering reminder of the daunting challenges that still lie ahead on the path to peace, stability and prosperity in Afghanistan. The deterioration in the security situation is cause for deep concern. Especially disturbing is the increase in the number of conflict-related civilian casualties. The large majority of those deaths were caused by the Taliban, Al-Qaida and other extremist groups, and the main responsibility should therefore be clearly laid at their feet. Obviously, that is no consolation for the civilian casualties caused by pro-Government forces in the Afghan conflict, such as the children reportedly killed in Ghazi Khan village and in Lashkar Gah during the last days of 2009.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of January. I thank you and other members of the Council for the words of welcome. Brazil looks forward to working very closely and constructively with all Council members in discharging its mandate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for being among us this morning, for his remarks and for his latest report on Afghanistan (S/2009/674). Brazil joins other speakers in thanking Mr. Kai Eide for his enlightening presentation. We take this opportunity to express our appreciation for his work as head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and for his invaluable contribution under very challenging circumstances.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“We are all aware that progress in combating drug trafficking, preventing it from further threatening our societies and addressing its root causes will be made if national Governments, the various parts of the United Nations system and non-governmental organizations not only act with common purpose but also improve the coordination of their respective actions. This is no small challenge. If we succeed in this collective effort, however, we will be able to avoid situations in which the Security Council needs to be involved. That should be our common goal.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“Those two configurations organized a joint meeting earlier this year dedicated to this matter. That initiative highlighted the importance of coordinated action at the regional level. In this regard, we look forward to the implementation of the regional operational plan of the Economic Community of West African States, an initiative that deserves unwavering support. We also very much appreciate the West Africa Coast Initiative, developed by UNODC, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the United Nations Office for West Africa and INTERPOL. The engagement of the African Union will strengthen this process of regional cooperation.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“It is essential to act vigorously both in the fight against drug trafficking networks and in the promotion of alternative livelihoods for disenfranchised populations that may be pushed into the drug economy. Support for the fight against drug trafficking has been designated as one of the priority areas in the Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding in Guinea Bissau, adopted last year in the country-specific configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, which the Permanent Representative of Brazil has the honour of chairing. The ongoing review process of that strategy has confirmed the importance that the country itself and the members of the Commission attach to this issue. It is noteworthy that the country-specific configuration for Sierra Leone has also taken up this issue as an important challenge to the peacebuilding process.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“If and when confronted with those extreme situations, the Security Council will have to determine the most appropriate measures to address them, taking into account the specificities of each case. It goes without saying that national Governments and the international community as a whole should do their utmost to prevent the problem from reaching such alarming proportions. Drug trafficking tends to thrive in a context of socio-economic deprivation. Economic growth and employment, especially for youth, are therefore particularly relevant in addressing some of the underlying conditions that allow the problem to develop in vulnerable countries.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“The 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances, the 1988 United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and the 2000 United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime constitute the primary framework for this endeavour. Institution-building and support for the development of law enforcement capacity are key elements to ensure their implementation. In some armed conflicts, and even in countries emerging from conflict, transnational organized drug trafficking may affect national and international peace and security. An example that easily comes to mind is the financing of terrorist or rebel groups through drug trafficking.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“By its very nature, the fight against international drug trafficking requires a concerted effort by all countries affected by it. A consensus approach has already been devised by the international community to deal with this scourge. It recognizes that countries of production, transit and use of illicit drugs have shared responsibilities in preventing and combating the problem. Any sustainable effort against this threat can succeed only if it properly addresses all the links of the international drug trade. Real solutions require multidimensional actions, with the engagement of key players at the national, regional and international levels. 09-6381] That is why international drug trafficking is, first and foremost, a matter for international cooperation against transnational organized crime.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“I wish, Sir, to congratulate your country on its assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of December. Your presence here this morning and your organization of this important debate demonstrate the importance Burkina Faso attaches to the issue of drug trafficking. They also illustrate the commitment of African countries to fight this plague with determination and political will. The participation of the Secretary-General earlier this morning shows that the United Nations is fully aware of the need to address the issue as a matter of priority, given its potential consequences for affected countries and regions. I also thank the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, for his informative presentation.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“We hope that the experience of the PBC in its various configurations can inform the beginning of an open, transparent and comprehensive review process in 2010. The PBC is yet to reach its full potential, as outlined in its founding resolutions. It is now time to heed the lessons learned and allow the PBC to grow, consolidate its position at the centre of the peacebuilding architecture, and make a difference in the lives of millions of people in war-torn societies.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“I also found that the visit I paid to the headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja on 11 November was very useful in strengthening coordination between our work and the work of ECOWAS on matters of common concern regarding peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau. Finally, it goes without saying that a strong United Nations presence on the ground is sine qua non for shortening the gap between New York and the country concerned, enhancing coordination and assisting the Government. In Guinea-Bissau, we welcome the decision to upgrade the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau into an integrated Office and hope it will enjoy positive consideration in the Fifth Committee so that it can start its operations at full capacity as soon as possible.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“A successful peacebuilding strategy should also rely on coordination, bringing together all actors, including the international financial institutions and United Nations agencies, funds and programs on the ground in order to maximize synergies. By the same token, cooperation with regional organizations is indispensable, given the transnational nature of many peacebuilding challenges. The consultations with the African Union during the recent PBC mission to Addis Ababa highlighted the importance of closer and more frequent interactions with an institution that plays an important role in peacebuilding in Africa.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“Its new terms of reference will allow for more flexible and rapid disbursements, in close synergy with the Peacebuilding Commission. In the case of Guinea- Bissau, an initial allocation of PBF funding focused on four priority areas identified by the Government. It is my hope that a second tranche will be announced soon after we finalized the review of the Strategic Framework. We are aware that the PBF is not supposed to address all peacebuilding issues. However, we expect that its catalytic role in providing seed money to fund priority peacebuilding activities can show the way in attracting supplementary resources to allow such activities to be scaled up.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“It is now up to us to see how best they can contribute to strengthening the United Nations capacity to deal with peacebuilding challenges in a coherent, expedient and cost-effective manner. Based on our experience with the Guinea-Bissau configuration, we appreciate the importance of enhancing coordination among different actors on the ground, strong leadership teams and rapid and flexible funding instruments. Those are valid guidelines to address the challenges facing countries emerging from conflict. The question of funding is key. We all know how difficult it is to ensure adequate levels of financial assistance under the uncertainties usually associated to post-conflict scenarios. We therefore praise the work of the Peacebuilding Fund, which has been able to delivery catalytic assistance in priority areas.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“In all of my visits, I have been able to witness the importance attached to the Commission and the commitment of Guinean authorities to the peacebuilding process. The successful conclusion of the presidential elections and the inauguration of a new Government represent a golden window of opportunity for peace and stability, around which we should focus our activities. Guinea- Bissau is a rich country, endowed with abundant natural resources, and needs our continuous support to fulfil its potential. This debate on the PBC is timely, taking place as we consider the report of the Secretary-General on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2009/304) and begin a discussion on the 2010 review process. A number of recommendations have been made.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“Our gratitude also goes to the Chairs of the country-specific configurations and the Chair of the Working Group on Lessons Learned. The developments highlighted in the annual report are most welcome. In the case of Guinea-Bissau, we have been able to address the priorities established in the Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding adopted last year, despite the tragic assassinations of March and June and the many challenges ahead. We are now engaged in the process of reviewing the Framework, which will result in conclusions and recommendations on the way forward in the next year. Since I was appointed chair of the country- specific meeting, I have visited Bissau five times on different occasions and circumstances.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“I thank the Security Council for the invitation to participate in this debate in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). The report of the PBC on its third session (S/2009/444) presents a detailed appraisal of the activities undertaken by the Commission in the period under consideration. It is encouraging to note that much progress has been achieved since the Commission was established. The same applies to the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), which has been instrumental in providing catalytic funding to post- conflict countries. In this connection, I would like to commend the Chair of the Organizational Committee, Ambassador Heraldo Mufioz, for his dedicated efforts to enhance the role and visibility of the Commission.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The transformation of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau into an integrated mission, endowed with the necessary resources and staff to fulfil its mandate, is vitally important to the success of peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau. We hope that the budget proposal for the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau will be favourably considered in the Fifth Committee and that the new Office can start operating at full capacity as soon as possible.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“In the light of the importance attached to a regional approach to peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau, I will be travelling with the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission to Addis Ababa next week, to establish contact with African Union officials on matters of relevance to the countries on the agenda of the Commission and, in my case, Guinea-Bissau in particular. I will also travel to Abuja in order to meet with ECOWAS officials on issues pertaining to Guinea-Bissau. I believe these trips will provide a good opportunity to strengthen cooperation with both organizations and coordinate actions in support of Guinea-Bissau. Last but not least, I would like to reiterate the importance of a renewed and strengthened presence of the United Nations on the ground.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“Antonio Maria Costa. This should be seen as an encouragement for further action and enhanced support to the country, with a view to achieving even more effective results. During my trip to Bissau, I encouraged the national Steering Committee to review the strategic framework approved last year. Such a review would be aimed at assessing the progress achieved so far and defining, within each priority area, those aspects that will need the particular attention of the international community in the short term. I was pleased to learn that this process has already started and is progressing well. Apart from its intrinsic value, this prioritization exercise will be instrumental to informing the allocation of a second round of Peacebuilding Fund resources to Guinea-Bissau.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“Guinea-Bissau continues to need assistance to build capacity that may enable State institutions to function properly and the rule of law to take hold. Efforts to help Guinea-Bissau build a functioning State capable of addressing basic social needs, ensuring security and promoting human rights continue to be essential. There are still important bottlenecks hampering economic recovery. Despite a recent increase in total power generation, the production and distribution of energy is still a matter of great concern. Without adequate infrastructure, the prospects for sustained economic growth and employment generation will remain unfulfilled. The attention given to the fight against drug trafficking in Guinea-Bissau has yielded some positive results, as reported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), as we just heard from Mr.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“The growth in public revenue and the record performance of cashew nut exports illustrate the economic potential the country needs to tap into. However, many challenges remain. In the context of security sector reform, the Government is expected to take decisions that will enable the process to move forward, in particular with regard to the establishment of the pension fund. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has offered to organize a meeting on security sector reform in Abuja as a follow-up to the meeting held in Praia this past April, to be followed by a donors' round table next year. All stakeholders should join in supporting Guinea-Bissau, as successful security sector reform is key to the peacebuilding process in the country.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“The decision by the National Assembly to hold a national reconciliation dialogue focusing on the root causes of conflict and the future of the country augurs well for the peacebuilding process. Secondly, the need to pursue security sector reform remains a top priority. The launching of a pension fund for members of the military who will be demobilized is seen as a major step in this regard. Thirdly, Government authorities expressed their willingness to put an end to the culture of impunity. They remain interested in receiving international technical support for the work of a commission of inquiry into this year's political assassinations. Fourthly, there has been a notable improvement in the management of public finances. The Government had been able to normalize payrolls, mostly through the mobilization of domestic resources.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“The two rounds of presidential elections occurred in a peaceful manner, and the candidate of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde, Malam Bacai Sanha, was elected President. From 7 to 12 September, I visited Bissau in order to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Sanha and meet with the Prime Minister, members of the Government, civil society and bilateral and multilateral partners. From the many conversations I had, I could sense an atmosphere of cautious optimism. I would mention four developments among the reasons for positive expectations, which have already been highlighted by Mr. Joseph Mutaboba. First, the fact that the President and the Prime Minister are both from the same party contributes, in principle, to strengthening political stability.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“Mrs. Viotti: I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council during the month of November. I also thank you for the opportunity to participate in this meeting in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. In addition, I thank the Mr. Joseph Mutaboba, Representative of the Secretary-General in Guinea- 09-5946] Bissau, for his comprehensive and insightful remarks on the situation in the field. Since I last briefed the Council, on 23 June (see S/PV.6]49), a number of developments have affected peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau. Following the tragic assassinations in March and June, the country seems to have restored constitutional normality.”
2009-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6212 (2009) · source
“The Security Council, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, national Governments and the Secretariat should redouble their efforts to work together, under the principle of national ownership, to effectively support the efforts being made all over the African continent to build peaceful and prosperous societies. Brazil will continue to do its part.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“First, it could attract a number of non-traditional donors who would find it difficult to participate in such efforts through the bilateral route. Secondly, by its very nature, the fund could help to address the challenge of coordinating international cooperation, and thus make it more effective. In conclusion, I wish to mention the need for us to see the maintenance of international peace and security in Africa, as anywhere in the world, as a process that is not, and cannot, be limited to peacekeeping. Conflict prevention, post-conflict peacebuilding and strong socio-economic development are key to maintaining and consolidating political stability.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“We look forward to debating the Secretary-General's forthcoming proposal to reconfigure the Secretariat's presence in Addis Ababa in the Fifth Committee. Concerning the financing of peacekeeping operations carried out by the African Union under a United Nations mandate, it seems to my delegation that more work needs to be done. Building the African Union's capacity in the areas of budgeting, accounting and management is certainly an important aspect of that. Donors should also strive to harmonize their accountability requirements and to make their funding mechanisms more flexible, long-term and predictable. The creation of a trust fund for African Union peacekeeping operations is an idea that deserves serious consideration. In our view, a trust fund could have two valuable results.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“I am certain that the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, the Security Council and the Fifth Committee will give it the careful consideration it deserves. Today, I would like to briefly comment on a few of the ideas put forth in the report. My delegation endorses the need for a broader and more institutionalized dialogue between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. Such a dialogue must be informed by the will to listen, thus allowing for a genuine exchange of views with the aim of finding the most appropriate avenues of cooperation between the two organizations. Brazil also believes that strengthening the ties between the Secretariat and the Commission of the African Union is of great importance. We welcome the report's suggestions in that regard.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“Consultations are under way with other countries in order to define the terms of enhanced bilateral military cooperation. Peacekeeping is a global responsibility as well as a global asset. As the United Nations recognizes the African Union's ability to make a unique contribution to conflict prevention and peacekeeping on the continent, it must seek to extend all the necessary support for those endeavours. Cooperation with regional organizations under Chapter VIII of the Charter is, first and foremost, a way for the Council to better exercise its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. The Secretary-General's report on support to African Union peacekeeping operations is a rich document that contains many useful proposals.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“We also seek to contribute to peacebuilding, in particular through our work in the Peacebuilding Commission's country-specific configuration for Guinea-Bissau. More recently, we have engaged in initiatives designed to broaden the scope of our bilateral cooperation with African countries in such matters. In Guinea-Bissau, for instance, a Brazilian military mission has been established that is expected to be fully operational early next year, with a focus on training. We are beginning a programme of intense military cooperation with Mozambique, with a specific focus on capacity-building for peacekeeping operations. That involves training officers and exchanging experiences, which will ultimately enable Mozambique to create its own peacekeeping training centre.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“Prodi's call for an approach that looks at Africa from a regional perspective, analyses African peacekeeping within the broader context of promoting social and economic development and strengthens the multilateral dimension of our efforts. Brazil has a permanent, deep and multifaceted commitment to Africa that is rooted in our important historical, cultural and political links with the continent. We seek to support Africa's efforts to achieve peace, security and development through various means, from military cooperation to technical assistance and capacity-building. Brazil is currently contributing to five peacekeeping missions in Africa and has participated in many others in the past.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to address the Council on this important issue. I also wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Alain Le Roy for his briefing, and I appreciate the participation at this meeting of Mr. Tete Antonio, Acting Permanent Observer of the African Union (AU). I also want to welcome the presence among us today of Mr. Romano Prodi. The Secretary-General's report on support to African Union peacekeeping operations (S/2009/470) draws effectively upon the Prodi report and its vision for an enhanced partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. I would like to echo Mr.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“This is the time for all of us to maintain this commitment, given that progress and stability are still fragile, as 09-573 62 noted in the report. Recent security gains should not mislead us. UNMIT remains a vital actor on the ground and will remain so until such gains are firmly consolidated. Brazil is convinced that, with our collective support, the Timorese Government will keep working intensely and effectively to that end.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“The measures taken by the Timorese Government to further improve basic education, health, nutrition and child protection and to stimulate rural development are commendable and should be supported. They are essential to the country's achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Brazil has contributed to such endeavours through bilateral cooperation in areas as diverse as education, agriculture and culture, in addition to justice, security, democratic governance and defence. We intend to further strengthen our cooperation, which will continue to be focused on helping to build much- needed capacity. Timor-Leste's progress in a number of areas is certainly due to the determination of its Government and people. It is also a result of the unwavering commitment of the international community.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“We therefore congratulate political leaders and encourage them to continue to participate in the democratic process as the only way to successfully address the challenges facing the country. Strong economic and social development is essential to consolidating these achievements. The progress made in meeting the targets of the international compact for Timor-Leste, the vigorous increase in non-oil gross domestic product in 2008, and the strong growth expected for 2009 and 2010 are excellent news. In the long term, consolidating the economy and reducing poverty will require significant investments in the productive non-oil sectors, as indicated by the Secretary-General. It will also be necessary to increase and improve social investment.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“The closure of all camps for internally displaced persons is a significant development from both the humanitarian and political perspectives. It signals progress. In order to firmly turn a sad page in the history of the country and avoid potential destabilization, attention should be given to aspects related to the return of internally displaced persons, in particular housing, land and property rights and income generation. It is encouraging to note the continued engagement of the political parties in the democratic debate. The holding of peaceful local elections on 9 October, for which we commend the Government of Timor-Leste, is yet another step towards consolidating democracy. Democratic stability is key to ensuring prosperity, State-building and effective popular representation.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“It describes a significant improvement in the overall situation in the first nine months of 2009. Of special relevance is the fact that the security situation remained calm and that the consequences of past instability are being addressed. The continued resumption of policing responsibilities by the National Police Force of Timor-Leste is particularly positive. We support the gradual and phased approach taken in this regard, based on criteria agreed mutually between the Timorese Government and the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). It is encouraging that, despite shortcomings, this process has not been accompanied by an increase in crime or disorder. Quite to the contrary, the average number of incidents reported each week has actually decreased.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“When he concludes his term at the end of this year, he will leave behind a legacy of an extraordinary contribution that is reflected in the many accomplishments of Timor-Leste in consolidating peace and making progress towards social and economic development. I wish him all the best in his future endeavours. As Timor-Leste and its many friends celebrate the tenth anniversary of the popular consultation, it gives us great pleasure to see that the country is moving forward and slowly but steadily building and strengthening the institutions proper to a modern democratic State. The Timorese can be proud of what they have achieved so far and remain confident in their future. Such a positive trend is evident in the most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/504).”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate and for the opportunity to participate in it. I would also like to extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Jose Luis Guterres, Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste. His comprehensive briefing demonstrates how active the Government has been in addressing the many challenges faced by the country, with many positive results. I also thank Mr. Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste, for his briefing today and commend him for his outstanding work. Let me take this opportunity to pay tribute to Mr. Khare for his leadership and engagement with Timor-Leste and its people.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“The Human Rights Council must review them and adopt decisions that are just and effective. Its focus must be full respect for humanitarian legislation and human rights law on the ground. Its aim should be the quest for justice. That is the indispensable basis for achieving peace and reconciliation among Israelis and Palestinians. Before concluding, I wish to say a few words about Lebanon, a country with which Brazil has strong ties. We are concerned that violations of resolution 1701 (2006) continue to take place. It is imperative that all parties involved fully and immediately comply with all the provisions of that resolution. Brazil also calls upon all parties to cooperate fully in the prompt formation of a government of national unity able to successfully address the challenges facing the country. The Lebanese people deserve no less.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“As soon as conditions allow, an international conference on the Middle East peace process would also serve as a powerful tool to make the negotiating process move forward. All actors in the region that are prepared to engage constructively should be given a chance to participate in such an effort. Involving other countries from outside the region in the discussions would also bring significant momentum to the talks. The fact-finding mission headed by Justice Richard Goldstone has discharged its mandate in an effective and professional manner. It addressed violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law committed by all sides in the context of the military operations conducted in Gaza. The findings presented by the mission are extremely disturbing.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Their capacity to contribute to peace 09-55901 is strong and was evident to the International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East, held last July in Rio de Janeiro. All this would certainly allow for the prompt resumption of negotiations on the final status. But restarting the negotiating process, although in itself key to sustaining hope, is not enough. In order to generate the popular support that both parties will need for the difficult decisions they will eventually have to make, the talks must deliver visible gains to the ordinary citizen in the short term. Support for dialogue and compromise will be eroded if daily life conditions are not rapidly improved in the Palestinian territories or if people in southern Israel feel seriously threatened.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Just as important, it must accept that there will be no true and lasting peace until there is an independent, democratic and viable Palestinian State, living side by side with Israel in peace and security within internationally recognized borders. For their part, the Palestinians must prevent and stop all violence against Israel, including rocket-launching, enhance democratic governance and overcome their divisions. Also relevant to sustaining hope in a peaceful solution are confidence-building measures. Although they are no substitute for effective negotiations, such measures ease the state of mind, reduce mistrust and facilitate mutual understanding. Enhancing dialogue between Israeli and Palestinian civil societies, in particular journalists and political analysts, is a promising avenue.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“On the other hand, continued difficulties in resuming direct negotiations between the parties and serious incidents on the ground, including in key holy sites, further strain the peace process. Under these circumstances, the immediate priority must be to sustain the hope among people in the region that a peaceful solution is possible and that negotiations can and will produce concrete results. This must be obtained through deeds. The measures needed are well known. Israel must cease all settlement activity, further ease restrictions on the movement of people and goods in the occupied Palestinian territories, abandon policies that artificially alter the demographics of the West Bank and East Jerusalem, prevent and stop violence and provocation from extremists and immediately lift the blockade on Gaza.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate on the Middle East. It is only natural that Member States be given a chance to voice their views on such a crucial issue on the international peace and security agenda. I would also like to welcome the presence of Mr. Riad Al-Malki among us today. Moreover, I express my appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his informative briefing. We gather at a moment of renewed hope, but also of heightened tensions, in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. On the one hand, the efforts of the Obama Administration led by Mr. George Mitchell and the intra-Palestinian negotiations mediated by Egypt make it possible to believe that significant progress may be achieved.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Among the suggestions, we see particular relevance in better data collection. Without credible information, we cannot act effectively or fairly. As my delegation indicated in the open debate held last August (see S/PV.6180), such data should be shared with other relevant principal organs and with the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and the Commission on the Status of Women as appropriate, so as to ensure that international action is not merely punitive, but transformative as well.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source