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“That commendable attitude must be met with an equal willingness on the part of the United Nations to provide the necessary support. The importance of cooperation with the African Union and with African subregional organizations was reaffirmed at the level of heads of State and Government when the Council met last April under the South African presidency (see S/PV.5868) and adopted resolution 1809 (2008). Before that, at the 2005 World Summit, the heads of State and Government of the entire membership of the Organization had supported the idea of enhanced cooperation. The report before us gives concrete form to that common objective. 09-2716] The cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union is an expression of the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter, as recognized in the panel's report.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“We appreciate the extensive consultations with Member States, which added to the already sharp perception of the panel. We believe that the panel's report (S/2008/813) is a powerful instrument for building a shared strategic vision on an enhanced partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. In recent years, the United Nations has faced an increasing number of challenges in the field of peace and security. Peacekeeping operations have become more complex. African countries and regional organizations have repeatedly stepped forward and expressed their willingness to shoulder increased responsibility in our common effort to keep peace. Such was the case in Darfur, Somalia and Cote d'Ivoire, among other places.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“I would like to extend our greetings to you, Sir, as you assume your duties as Permanent Representative of Libya to the United Nations as well as in the presidency of the Council for the month of March. I thank you for the initiative of convening this timely debate, which is of great interest to all of us. I appreciate the presence of and the statements made by the Secretary-General, Minister Dlamini Zuma and Mr. Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union. This high- level attendance only confirms the importance of the matter before us today. I wish to express my appreciation to Mr. Romano Prodi for his leadership in conducting the work of the panel on modalities for cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in support of United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“The country is on the right track thanks to its dedicated efforts and the cooperation of the international community. Such partnership needs to be strengthened in the years to come in order to consolidate gains already made and successfully overcome the remaining challenges. Brazil is fully committed to continued cooperation with the Timorese Government and other international actors to build a stable and prosperous Timor-Leste.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Another important aspect to be considered with regard to security in Timor-Leste is the function of the military. We support efforts to address relevant matters such as the separation of internal and external security roles and responsibilities between the national police and the military, the strengthening of legal frameworks and the enhancement of civilian oversight and accountability mechanisms. Brazil was touched by the decision of the Timorese parliament to establish the Sergio Vieira de Mello Human Rights Awards for Timor-Leste. It is a fitting tribute to Sergio Vieira de Mello and a welcome initiative to make his legacy a continued source of inspiration. In concluding, I believe that we all agree on the overall assessment of the situation in Timor-Leste.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We understand and support the willingness of the Timorese Government to assume such responsibilities and view the phased approach to the transfer of functions as an adequate means to achieve the shared goal of full institutional normalization in the security area in a safe and orderly manner. The resumption of responsibilities by the PNTL is a gradual process that will take time to materialize. When it does, the Council will be able to assess its effectiveness. While, as a rule, developments on the ground should be reflected in the composition and functions of any given mission, we cannot afford early downsizing that might later prove to be unsustainable. I am convinced that the Council is fully aware of the need to avoid such an undesired scenario anywhere, including in Timor-Leste.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“The persistence of deprivation calls for renewed efforts by the international community to support the Timorese Government and people. The United Nations Development Assistance Framework for 2009-2013 and the Government's decision to designate 2009 as the year of infrastructure, rural development and capacity development provide the necessary guidance and basis for our common endeavours. Regarding the key issue of security sector reform, it is encouraging that continued efforts have led to further progress in the registration, screening and certification programme for the national police and that the Government and UNMIT have reached broad agreement on the resumption of policing responsibilities by the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL).”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We commend the Timorese Government for the significant improvement made in ensuring the return of internally displaced persons. We hope that the remaining camps will be closed soon. We agree with the Secretary-General that long-term success depends on further socio-economic and security-related measures. We also praise the Timorese Government for successfully addressing the situation of the petitioners; continued efforts will be needed to ensure their full social integration. In both cases, the international community must support Timor-Leste, as requested by the Timorese authorities. At the same time, we are concerned that substantial challenges still remain. Deep poverty is not only disturbing from a human point of view but also far-reaching in its potential impact.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“The possibility of extending such cooperation to projects in the fields of renewable sources of energy, the environment, culture, and budget planning is now being considered. My delegation is encouraged by the progress made by Timor-Leste in normalizing the political and security situation. We celebrate the lifting of the state of exception introduced after the events of February last year. The fact that the constitution has been upheld since the adoption of those exceptional measures is no small deed, especially in a young democracy. Such a display of political and institutional maturity deserves our full recognition and active support. The efforts made by the President and the Prime Minister to foster dialogue among the political parties and forces are also key to building a culture of cooperation for the common good.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“The fact that this visit was the first by a foreign head of State after 11 February 2008 should not be overlooked, as it shows our firm confidence in the Timorese people and in their exceptional capacity to overcome challenges. The intensity of our relations is also attested to by the fact that earlier in the same year President Lula had welcomed President Ramos-Horta in Brasilia. The close link between Brazil and Timor-Leste is evident in our bilateral cooperation, which encompasses several areas, such as judiciary training and legal development, education, agriculture, health, capacity- building, military cooperation, the fight against hunger and poverty, the training of diplomats and sports.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Let me congratulate you, Sir, on your work as President of the Security Council this month, and express our appreciation for your decision to hold an open debate on Timor-Leste. I am pleased to welcome His Excellency President Jose Ramos-Horta, who honours us with his presence today. It is a great joy to see him fully recovered from the tragic attacks that he and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao suffered last year. We also appreciated the presence of the Secretary-General this morning, and we sincerely thank him and his Special Representative, Mr. Atul Khare, for the outstanding work being carried out in Timor-Leste. The bonds between Brazil and Timor-Leste are strong and reflect a deep sense of friendship and solidarity, as well as a shared heritage, as stressed by President Lula during his latest visit to Dili, in July 2008.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We hope that the adoption by the Council today of the updated aide-memoire prepared by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, which addresses these and other important issues, will contribute to the concrete implementation of the Council's resolutions on protection of civilians in armed conflict, especially resolutions 1674 (2006) and 1820 (2008). More importantly, we hope that the Council will remain engaged in efforts to effectively address the need to protect civilians in armed conflicts when the parties fail to fulfil their obligations.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“In the case of such violations of international humanitarian law, as well other practices tantamount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, the Council must seriously consider referring appropriate situations to the International Criminal Court. The increasing incidence of deliberate attacks against humanitarian workers is also an area in which the Council must continue to focus its efforts. Such attacks are wholly unacceptable and must not be tolerated. It is absolutely essential that the humanitarian space be fully preserved and that safe and unhindered access to populations in need be assured.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“The recent strengthening of the mandate of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its authorized reinforcement testify to the importance that the Council and the United Nations give to this crucial task. The adequate protection of civilians with refugee status must also be ensured. It is indispensable that the principle of non-refoulement is respected, as well as the right to seek asylum. We concur with the Secretary-General's conclusion in his report to the Council dated 28 October 2007 (S/2007/643) that special attention must be paid to the issue of sexual violence in armed conflict.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“This aspect is a growing concern of the international community, and of the Security Council in particular. The need for United Nations forces to protect civilians in their areas of operation is a key moral and political component of peacekeeping missions. Our collective conscience could not and would not accept a situation where the United Nations would stand idly by as civilians are injured or killed on its watch. Public support for the Organization would suffer if it were seen as unable or unwilling to protect civilians in the midst of armed conflicts witnessed by its peacekeeping personnel. For that situation to be avoided, it is essential that the Council continue to take steps to craft mandates and secure military resources consistent with such moral and political imperatives.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“He left the region even more convinced that a ceasefire is imperative. The call made by resolution 1860 (2009) must be heeded immediately. That is so because innocent civilians are being killed in large numbers, and that must stop. It is also so because the lack of implementation of the resolution will erode the credibility of the Security Council, with consequences that go far beyond the present crisis. We therefore call for a mobilization of the international community to ensure full and immediate compliance with resolution 1860 (2009). The second aspect I wish to comment upon is related to the first: the role of the United Nations when parties fail to abide by their obligations and peacekeeping forces are confronted or expect to be confronted with violence directed against civilians.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“The firing on humanitarian convoys last week and the shelling in the vicinity of United Nations schools being used as safe havens for displaced people are intolerable and cannot be justified under any circumstances whatsoever. We join the United Nations in asking for an independent investigation of the incidents, which must not be repeated. Full accountability is indispensable. We are encouraged by the fact that United Nations humanitarian aid, which was briefly interrupted, could be resumed after reassurances given by Israel were considered credible. The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Mr. Celso Amorim, has just concluded a visit to the region, during which he spoke to the leaders and his counterparts in Syria, Israel, Jordan, Egypt and the Palestinian National Authority.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“The disproportionate response by Israel has taken a dramatic toll on civilians in Gaza. The numbers of people killed and injured grow by the hour. As we have just heard, the number of dead is now over 900 people and the number of injured is fast approaching 5,000, and an unacceptably high proportion of the victims are civilians, in many cases women and children. Hospitals are near breaking point. Several thousand people have left their homes. Around 35,000 people have sought refuge at United Nations facilities. Food, water, sewage treatment, fuel, electricity and other basic items are lacking or are gravely insufficient for the overwhelming majority of the population. According to information from the United Nations, civilians are terrorized, traumatized and feeling trapped and helpless in a deadly rage of violence and destruction.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“The first aspect is the failure of parties to conflicts to abide by their international obligations. Here, there can be no confusion or complacency. All - State and non-State actors - are bound by international humanitarian law and must fully respect it. Just as importantly, if and when observance is faulty or non-existent, it is up to the international community to ensure accountability. The tragic evidence of the importance of protecting civilians in conflicts and a test to our resolve in doing so is the current situation in Gaza. I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General John Holmes for his briefing and to express our deep appreciation to him for the outstanding work that the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is doing under the most trying of circumstances.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“The twentieth century lingers when it comes to the number of civilians killed in armed conflicts. Well into the first decade of this present century, a grim trend continues unabated in its path of destruction: civilian casualties still far outnumber combatants killed in action. In parts of the world, blatant disregard for international humanitarian law has led to atrocities, including genocide and crimes against humanity, which we had hoped would belong to the history books. Therefore, my delegation can only welcome the Council's growing attention to this issue and today's debate called for by France. Among several aspects related to the protection of civilian casualties, I will touch upon the two that I believe lie at the core of the problem.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“As several delegations stated in the meeting held on 16 December (see S/PV.6045), resolution 1850 (2008) put the Council to a difficult test. It must succeed.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“At each juncture, the Council must determine the most appropriate way to best contribute to a peaceful solution to the conflict. Now is the time to act, including through the implementation of resolution 1850 (2008), by which this organ commits the international community to a number of goals. Among them are the irreversibility of negotiations; the fulfilment of obligations under the Quartet Road Map, as stated in the Annapolis Joint Understanding; refraining from any steps that could undermine confidence or prejudice the outcome of negotiations; and the intensification of efforts aimed at the mutual recognition and peaceful coexistence of all States in the region. All those objectives have been thwarted by recent events and their tragic repercussions.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian National Authority and the needed internal reconciliation among Palestinians cannot make progress while Gaza burns and its residents, as well as those of southern Israel, fear for their lives. Likewise, the negotiating process does not stand a true chance if all parties are not clearly and forcefully reminded that the international community considers a just and comprehensive settlement to be the only realistic and acceptable way forward. Only the Security Council can credibly convey that message. Once calm is restored, the Council must assist the peace process more decisively, without prejudice to the valuable role of individual Member States, groups of Member States or other organizations.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We welcome yesterday's announcement that Israel will soon open humanitarian corridors in Gaza. That is a first step that must be immediately complemented by other measures. Meanwhile, we reiterate that targeting civilian populations - through rocket firings; military action likely to cause harm to innocent civilians, especially women and children; or any other means - is unacceptable. The deaths of civilians caused by Israeli military action in the vicinity of United Nations schools in Gaza in recent days are a tragic illustration of the intolerable perils of the current situation. Halting violence is also key to allowing the peace process to be resumed in earnest and as promptly as possible.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“After so many decades, no one can have the slightest illusion that there is a military solution to the conflict or that lasting political gains can be achieved through the use of force. Nor can violence be allowed to serve as a political tool. An international mechanism to monitor a sustained cessation of hostilities could be put in place. Brazil would be willing to contribute to such a mechanism if the parties found it useful. Just as important, the Council must ensure that all parties fully satisfy the humanitarian and economic needs of the Gaza Strip. All sides - including, given its relative strength, the State of Israel in particular - must, in each and every case and at all times, fully abide by international humanitarian law and respect human rights.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“He will discuss possible ways to effectively address the current crisis and to help Israelis and Palestinians achieve peace. We are encouraged by the initiative of Presidents Mubarak and Sarkozy, announced yesterday. We also welcome the visit by the Secretary-General to the region. A special session of the Human Rights Council, presently under consideration, might also strengthen our collective endeavours. In addition, improving humanitarian assistance is imperative. At the request of the Palestinian Authority, Brazil is sending 14 tons of food and medicine to Gaza. Such efforts, however do not exempt this organ from carrying out its most urgently needed action, which is to demand that all parties halt the violence immediately. A ceasefire called for by the Security Council must be fully implemented by all parties.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In such an endeavour, the Security Council has a key - although not an exclusive - role to play. We all share a collective interest in a respected and active Council. Its legitimacy and effectiveness would be diminished if it were to be perceived as hesitant to fulfil its legal and political obligation to maintain and restore international peace and security. Recently, President Lula has reaffirmed our willingness to cooperate more intensely with the international community in order to defuse the current crisis and truly advance the cause of peace. That would be the main purpose of the expanded conference recently proposed by President Lula himself. Such an initiative could facilitate the work of the Council. Brazilian Minister for Foreign Affairs Celso Amorim will soon visit the region.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The ceasefire is ever more needed in the light of the spiralling death toll and the desperate plight of the residents of Gaza, where impartial and respected observers, including the United Nations, agree that a humanitarian catastrophe is in the horizon. The loss of innocent lives in Israel is also saddening and must be stopped. Furthermore, we add our voice to those of Security Council members in their call for a negotiated solution. Lasting peace can be achieved only through the creation of an independent Palestinian State living peacefully side by side with Israel within internationally recognized borders and in full compliance with Security Council resolutions. Today, international public opinion expects effective action from the United Nations and its Member States.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Brazil is deeply concerned at the magnitude and gravity of developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in recent days. Through press releases issued since the start of the Israeli operation in Gaza, Brazil has made its views widely known. We condemn the violence on all sides and deplore Israel's disproportionate military response to unlawful rocket attacks against its territory, which also must cease. The new cycle of violence is inflicting extraordinary pain and anguish on civilians. We call for an immediate ceasefire and for the opening of border crossings to the Gaza Strip to allow for the access of humanitarian aid and to alleviate the unsustainable humanitarian situation there.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Resolution of the question of Palestine has eluded the international community for simply too long. Our inability to address this challenge effectively has had a negative impact and made it even more difficult to solve other problems in the region. Years and years of 30 failed attempts to bring peace and stability to the Middle East risk eroding the credibility of the entire international community, as recently recalled by former President Martti Ahtisaari. We need just, lasting and comprehensive results and we need them now. Brazil is ready to continue making its contribution.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“Not only are several such measures required under international law and existing political commitments but they are also needed to ease negotiations. The peace process will be greatly strengthened if substantial improvement occurs in the situation on the ground, including in the West Bank. As we have done in the past, we condemn the launching of rockets against Israel this week. Progress must also be made on other crucial tracks on which efforts are under way to decrease tension and eventually reach a comprehensive solution to the interwoven challenges to peace and security. Palestinian reunification is indispensable and we praise Egypt for its good offices in this domain. Dialogue and understanding between Israel and Syria are also necessities. We commend Beirut and Damascus for recent steps toward the normalization of bilateral ties.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“It is imperative that Israelis and Palestinians fulfil their obligations under the performance-based Road Map, as stated in the Annapolis Joint Understanding. The parties must also refrain from any activity inconsistent with a future agreement based on the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. Settlement in the occupied territories must cease. It is also indispensable that all violence be stopped, including that committed by settlers. Humanitarian law must be strictly observed by all parties, in all cases. We express our grave concern regarding the plight of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. We support the Secretary-General's call that a steady and sufficient supply of fuel and humanitarian assistance be allowed into Gaza and that the work of the United Nations be facilitated.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“Brazil supports the Security Council in its commitment to the irreversibility of the bilateral negotiations, as stated in resolution 1850 (2008). The Council must ensure that such words are turned into deeds. The political leaders of Israel, the Palestinian Authority and the United States bear a special responsibility in assisting the Council in that formidable task. We also join the Quartet's call for negotiations to be intensified. Brazil listened carefully to the resolution's call for all States to contribute to the negotiations and to the well-being of the Palestinians. Once again, we renew our readiness to cooperate fully and effectively with the parties and the international community.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“Brazil is convinced that there will be no peace in the Middle East before a just, lasting and comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian question is reached on the basis of the Quartet Road Map, the Madrid terms of reference, the principle of land for peace, the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant United Nations resolutions. We deeply regret that the Annapolis peace process will not be completed in the timeframe originally envisaged. However, we were encouraged by the Quartet's statement of 9 November, according to which the Israelis and Palestinians could set up "a solid negotiating structure for continued progress in the future". We were also reassured by the commitment of both parties to "vigorous, ongoing and continuous negotiations". This is crucial.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“It is this robust relationship with the Middle East that leads Brazil to contribute to international efforts designed to help Israelis and Palestinians end their conflict and to alleviate the plight of those living in the occupied territories. We attended the Annapolis conference, as well as the Palestinian Donors Conference in Paris a month later. On the latter occasion, we pledged $10 million, in addition to $3 million over three years, through the India-Brazil-South Africa Fund and offered enhanced technical cooperation to the Palestinian National Authority. We received over one hundred refugees from the Ruweished camp in Jordan, and only last week we disbursed a contribution of $200,000 for the Nahr el-Bared camp in Lebanon.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“It is our shared history and the wealth of our political, economic and cultural relations with the Middle East that provide the foundation for our growing presence in and involvement with the region. Brazil was the first Latin American country to join the Arab League as an observer. In 2005, at the initiative of President Lula, the first South American and Arab Countries Summit was held in Brasilia, with a View to identifying and exploring synergies. The next summit will take place in Doha this coming March. In 2007, the Common Market of the South (MERCOSUR) signed a free trade agreement with Israel.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this timely meeting. I also wish to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Robert Serry, for presenting a thorough briefing on the situation in the region. Brazil has long maintained close and multiple ties with countries and peoples in the Middle East. Approximately 10 million Brazilians find their roots in Arab lands, of which 6 to 7 million are the descendants of Lebanese or Syrian immigrants. The cooperation and friendship between my country and Israel, which dates back to the latter's creation, have also been recently strengthened. In Brazil, all communities live side by side in harmony and are fully integrated into society. We believe that this is also possible in the Middle East.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“President, my delegation cannot but join our voice to your Excellency's call for a multidimensional approach against terrorism that does not shy away from the use of force whenever necessary and at the same time fully understands the absolute need to address the powerful causes that make many choose extremism and violence. The right combination of strict law enforcement and broad inclusiveness will eventually lead us to success.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“They promote mutual understanding, tolerance and the broad acceptance of different world views. Preventing terrorism also requires addressing the social and economic divide among and within nations. We all know that terrorists thrive there where underdevelopment, poverty and hopelessness make extremism look like the only avenue open to real change. As President Lula has forcefully advocated since he first came to office, the international community must take decisive action to help Governments combat hunger and poverty worldwide. It is an obvious but often disregarded truth that those who feel included and cared for have a stake in the preservation of the social and political order that supports them. In light of the above, Mr.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The committees constitute a valuable tool to ensure a coordinated response from the international community to the threats posed by terrorist acts. Although indispensable, repression is not enough to put an end to terrorism. Prevention is key if we want to rid the planet of such a scourge. We must eliminate or at least mitigate non-material factors that may breed terrorist acts, including political, ethnic, racial, cultural and religious intolerance. Education for peace and diversity has become a necessity, and a particularly urgent one in some quarters of the globe, East and West. But such an urgent task is to be performed by all, everywhere and at all times. At the international level, initiatives such as the Alliance of Civilizations are most welcome because they help to bridge the gap between different cultures.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Brazil strongly supports the adoption of a comprehensive counter- terrorism convention. We will continue to contribute to the negotiations and efforts to achieve our common goal. We hope that substantial results can be achieved shortly and that a high-level conference on the matter can be convened. Another essential element of our collective struggle is enhanced judicial cooperation and exchange of information among States, especially among financial and police intelligence agencies. In that regard, the counter-terrorism committees of the Security Council have played an outstanding role. Their working methods have been improved in recent years so as to make them more effective while respecting basic human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Many of its elements make it clear that it is an instrument of justice, peace and order and not of vengeance, discrimination or blind attachment to the status quo. It is therefore crucial to combat terrorism in strict observance of international law. Only procedures adopted in accordance with the United Nations Charter and other relevant treaties, in particular human rights instruments and international humanitarian and refugee law, can be truly successful and garner the necessary support. Those procedures are essential to preserve the moral standing of Governments fighting terrorism and to win the battle where victory is most needed - in the hearts and minds of those whom terrorists claim to defend but in fact threaten, hurt and often kill. Further developing international law can only help to fight terrorism effectively.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“More than a position of successive Governments, the repudiation of terrorism is enshrined in the federal Constitution itself as a guiding principle of Brazilian foreign policy. My country is also a party to all international conventions and protocols against terrorism, except for the Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, which is under consideration by the National Congress. Acts such as those seen in Mumbai must be met with our resolute willingness to deepen our cooperation, as envisaged in the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The Strategy is particularly relevant because it promotes responses to terrorism that are comprehensive, coordinated and consistent.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Allow me to reiterate our deep condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Government and people of India and to the families of the victims. The boldness and savagery shown in Mumbai remind us that the international community must stand together and work harder to prevent such events from recurring. Those responsible for the killing and destruction must be brought to justice without delay, so that there can be no doubt that the lives of civilians will be protected and the rule of law will prevail against the criminals who wish them ill. There is no possible justification for terrorism. Killing innocent civilians is never acceptable. That is why Brazil strongly condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“I would like to commend you, Mr. President, for convening this timely debate, which is an eloquent expression of the importance that your Government attaches to the fight against terrorism. The statement delivered by the President of Croatia, whose presence in the Chamber this morning we appreciated very much, serves as a great contribution to our joint consideration of this very important matter. I should also like to thank Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for his presentation. My delegation is grateful for his efforts to stimulate and support multilateral cooperation against threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. In recent days, the world has once again been shocked by a series of deadly terrorist acts, this time in India.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Brazil believes that the issue of strengthening the collective security framework of the United Nations merits our best efforts. In that context, the regulation of armaments will play a substantial role. We remain committed to the endeavour of providing the Organization with an adequate framework for effectively addressing challenges to peace and security.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“That is compounded by other factors, such as the persistence of nuclear doctrines that admit first use; the lack of binding negative security assurances; the ongoing research on nuclear explosives, including subcritical tests; and maintaining readiness to resume full-scale testing. Other worrisome developments are new alleged justifications for retaining nuclear arsenals. No matter how carefully crafted, these appear to be increasingly inadequate in the face of the current international situation. On the one hand, it is evident that nuclear weapons are not a deterrent to new threats from non-State actors; on the other, holding on to nuclear arsenals only seems to encourage others to go down the same path. The cost of stalling on nuclear disarmament, in terms of non-proliferation, is all too clear.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“The early efforts in the Security Council to formulate plans on a system for the regulation of armaments were thwarted by the beginning of the cold war. It was up to the General Assembly, in the light of the mandate set out in Article 11 of the Charter, to continue the consideration of the issue. Thirty years ago, the General Assembly held its first special session on disarmament, during which the current disarmament machinery was established. Although some progress has been achieved, the goal of general and complete disarmament remains elusive. It is a cause for concern that decades have gone by and nuclear disarmament has not been realized.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“The collective security framework established in the Charter has yet to be fully implemented. Insufficient progress has been made regarding arms regulation, which includes arms control, arms transparency, non-proliferation and disarmament. A system of collective security must also ensure that breaches are promptly corrected. That entails the commitment and availability of resources under multilateral controls to create a credible deterrent. The collective security framework of the United Nations was designed before the existence of nuclear weapons was widely known and before the further development of their means of delivery. Early on, the challenges posed by such weapons were a cause for concern among United Nations Members.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Mrs. Viotti (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): Permit me to thank you, President Arias, for the initiative of convening this meeting. Costa Rica's commitment to peace and disarmament is well known; your presence among us is an honour and highlights the importance of this debate. I should also like to recognize the participation of His Excellency Mr. Samuel Lewis- Navarro, Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Panama, and to thank Ambassador Sergio Duarte, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for his presentation. (spoke in English) Collective security is a comprehensive concept that should include the consideration of initiatives geared towards conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Furthermore, the positive effects of development on peace and security should not be forgotten.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source