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1. “It is also important to enhance our cooperation to cut off the sources of financing for terrorism and to prevent the supply of arms to terrorists. In recent years, we have seen progress in developing the strategic relationships between the United Nations and the African Union in the area of peace and security. At the same time, we have to admit that challenges remain and that more should be done to further strengthen this relationship to effectively address common collective security concerns in Africa.In this context, Ukraine welcomes the new African Peace and Security Architecture road map 2016-2020, aimed at greater coordination and cohesion between the United Nations and the AU in fulfilling their priority tasks. The presidential statement that was just adopted also serves this purpose well.”

   2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

2. “There, my delegation believes that the deployment of a robust and meaningful United Nations police presence would be very much in accordance with our shared goal of preventing a further escalation of this crisis. In this light, we call for increased consultations between the two Councils and the broader use of preventive diplomacy tools and mechanisms, as envisaged by resolution 1625 (2005). One of our common threats is terrorism, especially as we see the rise of new types of terrorism-related threats to international peace and security. We call for greater unity and stronger international partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in combating this dangerous phenomenon, including in particular through effective implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.”

   2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

3. “In recent years, the African Union has proved to be a valuable partner of the United Nations. On many occasions, the African Union and its member States have been able to step in promptly to help maintain peace and security or bring in a measure of stability in crisis situations. The African Union's presence also has the extra benefit of providing additional political legitimacy and leverage to international peace operations. We value very much the readiness of the African Union to tackle problematic or sensitive issues head on, especially when the United Nations is not able to act expeditiously. The African Union's response to the crisis in Somalia and Mali come to mind in this respect. Another case in point in our view is the situation in Burundi.”

   2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

4. “From the outset, I would like to note that Ukraine aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. Over the past decade, the role of the African Union (AU) and subregional organizations in promoting peace and sustainable development among African States has increased exponentially. The African Union has demonstrated its ability to take the lead in the effective resolution of conflicts and its views and policies on this matter are of particular value for the United Nations. The launch of the African Peace and Security Architecture and the establishment of its structures, as well as the deployment of the African Union's peace support operations authorized by the Security Council, are a clear testimony to the growing importance of enhancing United Nations-AU cooperation.”

   2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

5. “During its Somalia leg, Council members had a valuable opportunity to see directly on the ground and better appreciate a very decent pattern of African Union-United Nations cooperation in the area of peace and security, exemplified by the effective teamwork of the African Union Military Observer Mission in Somalia, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia. It also allowed us to identify inevitable shortcomings and discuss the ways to address them. We thank the briefers for their comprehensive presentations, which gave us a dynamic picture of lively cooperation between the two organizations. We also welcome the adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2016/8 at this meeting.”

   2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

6. “I want to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate to discuss the major issue of United Nations-African Union cooperation. We commend your delegation, Sir, for choosing to convene this meeting at this very opportune time on the heels of yesterday's anniversary of the tenth joint meeting between the Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council. This meeting also follows the most recent Council mission to Africa, which was its third this year.”

   2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

7. “(spoke in French) Taking into account the main role of the countries of the region in mediating and finding a lasting solution to the crisis in Burundi, we would like to underscore the need to increase the pressure by the international community on the Government of Burundi in order to set a concrete and precise timetable of steps to relaunch the inter-Burundian dialogue in a truly inclusive manner. My delegation believes that the contribution of police is very important to increase the capacity of the United Nations to monitor the security situation and promote respect for human rights. At the same time, we would like to underscore that the effectiveness of that future presence will depend upon on the impartiality of the mandate and clear goals, as well as the availability of the necessary means to carry out its functions.”

   2016-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7664 (2016) · source

8. “We welcome the active role of the African Union and of the East African Community in the mediation efforts. In that regard, we would like to underscore that every tool available to ensure the implementation of commitments in the area of human rights by all sides has to be applied in full. To that end, the cooperation of the Government of Burundi with all United Nations and African Union human rights observers, as well as with the United Nations independent investigation on Burundi established by the Human Rights Council last December, is of the utmost priority.”

   2016-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7664 (2016) · source

9. “Let me congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month oprril, as well as to express our appreciation for Angola's presidency during the month of March. My delegation welcomes the adoption of resolution 2279 (2016). We consider today's decision to be the next important step towards the stabilization of the situation in Burundi. Our unity demonstrates the Council's readiness to take responsibility and to react in a timely and efficient manner. The message to the Government of Burundi should be clear: it should respect, protect and guarantee all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all citizens of the country; and all those responsible for gross violations and abuses of human rights, as well as violations of international humanitarian law, in Burundi should be held responsible.”

   2016-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7664 (2016) · source

10. “The increase in cholera cases in 2015, outlined in the Secretary- General's report (S/2016/225), and the ongoing plight of 59,000 internally displaced persons in the aftermath of 2010 earthquake are of great concern and require the continued attention of the international community. The current fragile situation in Haiti highlights very clearly that the activities of MINUSTAH remain of high importance to Haiti. Yet we fully agree that its composition has to evolve along with the evolution of the situation in the country. In that context, Ukraine sees a great deal of merit in carrying out the strategic assessment envisaged in resolution 2243 (2015), and looks forward to the recommendations of the Secretary- General for the future configuration of the Mission ahead of its mandate expiration in October.”

    2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

11. “In that light, we want to emphasize that electoral intimidation, the destruction of property and violence are unacceptable and run counter to democratic principles, laws and values. In that regard, we commend the Haitian National Police for their efforts to contain the violence and to protect the civilian population, as well as the role played by MINUSTAH in stabilizing what could potentially become an explosive situation. We urge all parties to avoid setbacks, remain calm and refrain from violence. My delegation would like to underline the importance of the continued efforts of the United Nations, non-governmental organizations and other multilateral agencies, as well as Member States, in supporting Haiti's critical needs.”

    2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

12. “The agreement of5 February, reached between the ex-President Martelly and the Presidents of the two chambers of Parliament, reflects the spirit of the Constitution and provides a road map for institutional continuity. We welcome the election by the National Assembly of the provisional President and Prime Minister, as well as the agreement to complete the presidential, legislative and local elections by 24 April, which will give Haiti an opportunity to re-energize its democratic institutions and to move forward in addressing the serious social and development challenges. Ukraine reaffirms its support for credible, transparent and secure elections that will reflect the will of the Haitian people and are conducted in accordance with Haitian law and the Haitian Constitution.”

    2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

13. “1 would like to thank the Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), Ms. Sandra Honore, for her briefing. Before I turn to the points my delegation would like to make, I note that Ukraine aligns itself with the statement to be made by the observer of the European Union. Despite daunting challenges, the Haitian people have made significant progress towards political stability after the devastating earthquake of 2010. We therefore believe in Haitians' ability to overcome the political uncertainty at hand and to find a Haitian- owned solution so as to bring long-term unity and stability to the country. Ukraine commends the efforts of all political stakeholders aimed at finding consensus and constructive solutions that will conclude the electoral process in Haiti.”

    2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

14. “We hope that the document we have adopted will serve as a clear signal to all parties concerned that the Security Council stands for the pressing need to implement a more assertive approach in order to address the scourge of sexual exploitation and abuse promptly. As an active troop- and police-contributing country, Ukraine reaffirms its determination to effectively contribute to the fight against sexual exploitation and abuse, to engage with all stakeholders and to implement the necessary steps and mechanisms, including those envisaged in today's resolution.”

    2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source

15. “Ukraine welcomes the adoption of resolution 2272 (2016), which we consider to be a milestone document. We commend the United States delegation for its leadership in that regard. During yesterday's debate (see S/PV.7642), the lack of sufficient progress in the fight against sexual exploitation and abuse in the past decade was acknowledged by almost all delegations. Unfortunately, the number ofallegations has not diminished. The crimes committed today are as appalling as they were years ago. We believe that the Security Council is uniquely positioned to send a strong message to confront this problem. That is why we fully supported the adoption of today's resolution.”

    2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source

16. “We fully recognize our two-fold responsibility, as a member elected to the Council and as an active peacekeeping nation, to strengthen the fight against sexual exploitation and abuse and create a system of accountability for the perpetrators of such acts. Concrete and effective preventive measures must be instituted. A much more aggressive approach to ensuring justice has to be pursued. Accountability must be real and public. For those reasons, we support the draft resolution put forward by the United States.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

17. “As an active troop- and police-contributing country, Ukraine is paying a great deal of attention to the issue that we are discussing today. In order to send well-trained and properly prepared peacekeepers to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations throughout the world, our special peacekeeping training centre at our national police academy and our training and research centre on international peacekeeping activity at the National Defence Academy of Ukraine are up and running. Both of those institutions provide the necessary training for military and police personnel in accordance with United Nations requirements, including on the subject of the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. In that context, Ukraine re-affirms its determination to strictly implement a zero-tolerance policy among its peacekeepers.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

18. “Apart from protecting the local population from sexual exploitation and abuse, it is also of particular importance that the United Nations policy in that area be focused on prioritizing the security and well-being of victims, including by maintaining confidentiality during investigations, helping to minimize trauma and facilitating access to immediate care and medical and psychological support. Among the important components of the relevant preventive policy, special attention must also be paid to vetting all peacekeeping personnel, along with respective predeployment training. In that regard, we welcome the decision of the Secretary-General to require certificates of compliance, and we express full support for the United Nations human rights screening policy.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

19. “We support planned activities on prevention, enforcement and remedial action, including support to victims, as outlined in the report of the Secretary General, and we fully agree his recommendations. We also appreciate the focus on that issue in the Secretary-General's report (S/2015/682) on the implementation of the recommendations of the High- level Independent Panel on Peace Operations. We welcome the appointment of Jane Holl Lute as Special Coordinator on improving the United Nations response to sexual exploitation and abuse.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

20. “The protection of civilians is a clear, overarching objective for United Nations peacekeeping operations. It often involves issues directly related to the protection of civilians, including protecting them from conflict- related sexual violence and trafficking. In that regard, it is even more striking that reports of alleged sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeepers, often involving those who are vulnerable and whom the United Nations has been called upon to protect, have continued to surface for years. We believe that the Security Council should send a strong message with regard to that problem. Ukraine welcomes the recent report (A/70/729) of the Secretary-General on special measures on protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse and his efforts to prevent such incidents.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

21. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. We also appreciate the leadership of the United States in that regard. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his strong and unambiguous stance on the issue discussed today. Ukraine is convinced of the enormous importance of addressing the issue of sexual exploitation and abuse in a just, effective and timely manner. It is extremely disturbing that, despite measures taken to enforce the zero-tolerance policy, in the past year alone 69 allegations of serious misconduct in peacekeeping missions were reported. Even more appalling is the fact that allegations involving the most serious forms of sexual exploitation and abuse - sexual exploitation of and sexual acts with minors - continue to constitute more than 50 per cent of all those reported.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

22. “For that reason, we also support the participation of the concerned non-Council Member States in meetings of the subsidiary organs, inter alia, during the consideration of the relevant country or thematic reports. That would definitely be effective in terms of saving time and resources, while also ensuring that the outcome documents include up-to-date and accurate data and that the interests of those States are duly taken into account. Great things usually start small. In that regard, we consider today's debate to be an important element of the ongoing process of the reform of the Security Council's working methods. The ideas expressed today by Council members and interested delegations will inform Ukraine's chairmanship this year in the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1521 (2003) and 2127 (2013).”

    2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source

23. “Increasing openness and transparency in the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council should be at the top of our agenda. In order to ensure that the broader United Nations membership has a better understanding of the work carried out by the subsidiary bodies, the Security Council could consider holding briefings by the Chairs of those bodies, as a rule and in an open format, and to encourage them to interact with non-Council members on a regular basis so as to receive their valuable input. That would also serve the purpose of avoiding any misunderstandings and promoting the proper implementation of the United Nations sanctions and respect for them.”

    2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source

24. “Thirdly, the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council do not work in a vacuum. In order to be effective, they require mutual dialogue and cooperation, including among Chairs, in steering subsidiary bodies with similar themes and geographical scope, as well as with other United Nations bodies. Regular meetings to discuss common concerns and best practices as part of their coordinated efforts have proved to be productive. The recent joint meeting of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and the Counter-terrorism Committee is a good example in that respect. Of equal importance is the maintenance of close interaction between the Chair taking the lead on thematic issues or country-specific situations, in particular penholders, in order to produce coherent Council outcomes.”

    2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source

25. “In that respect, we support the idea, mentioned earlier today by a number of delegations, of appointing the Chairs of the subsidiary bodies as soon as possible after their elections to Council, but no earlier than three months before commencing the chairmanship. We commend the Secretariat for its efforts to provide the newly appointed Chairs and their experts with relevant training and expertise. We call for the enhancement of that practice. That brings me to the issue of cooperation between outgoing and incoming Chairs. We encourage outgoing Chairs to provide extensive written and oral briefings to incoming Chairs that highlight the current challenges before them, as well as to share their insights into the lessons learned. In our case, we encourage such cooperation and are grateful to our predecessors, in particular Lithuania.”

    2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source

26. “First, the process of the selection of the Chairs of the subsidiary bodies requires our attention. The way it is conducted presently can hardly be called balanced, transparent, efficient or inclusive. Therefore, the Security Council should stick closer to the formula agreed upon in the presidential note S/2012/937, which provides for an informal process with the participation of all Council members. We look forward to a proper review of that process. Secondly, it goes without saying that the problem is not in the vehicle but in the driver. Preparing incoming Chairs to steer the subsidiary bodies therefore has a direct impact on the committees' effective functioning. Efficient chairmanship requires considerable amounts of time and efforts from respective delegations.”

    2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source

27. “Reforming the working methods of the Security Council, especially those of its subsidiary bodies, warrants our particular attention. That process should be expedited. As one of the main initiators of the Informal Working group on General Issues of Sanctions in 2000, during our previous membership in the Council, Ukraine welcomes your initiative, Sir, to convene this thematic debate aimed at lending new dynamism to our consideration of this important matter. I would also like to thank today's briefers for their valuable insights, as well as to welcome the results of high-level review of United Nations sanctions. We believe that the following steps should be taken in order to make the Security Council subsidiary bodies more effective and efficient.”

    2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source

28. “Should Moscow proceed with the fourth such convoy as it has announced today, it will be yet another violation of the Charter of the United Nations. Time and again we have stressed that the only way that Russia can contribute to the alleviation of the humanitarian situation it has created in the east of Ukraine is to stop waging a hybrid war against my country, to halt sponsoring and arming terrorists, to fully withdraw its troops and mercenaries and to establish effective and verifiable border contributionrol.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

29. “It aims at ensuring the rights and freedoms of IDPs, including women, and at addressing key issues in this area, including by facilitating humanitarian assistance. Measures to strengthen the capacity of our communities to absorb IDPs are being undertaken by the Government. The issue of IDP women will be of particular concern in the course of elaborating, adopting and implementing the national action plan in accordance with resolution 1325 (2000). The Russian delegation also forgot to mention its so-called humanitarian convoys sent to Ukraine in clear violation of the international and national law, in a unilateral and shadowy manner without involvement by the International Committee of the Red Cross, let alone Ukrainian Government consent.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

30. “The Russian delegation also did not mention that, according to the Secretary-General, his Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and other authoritative sources, at this stage the humanitarian situation is being managed properly by the Government of Ukraine, in coordination with our international partners. It is exactly in that context that we provided every assistance to one of today's briefers, Mr. Chaloka Beyani, Special Rapporteur on the human rights of IDPs, during his visit to Ukraine. According to the latest official statistics, the number of IDPs in Ukraine stands 275,489 people. Two thirds of adult IDPs are women. The Government fully realizes their specific needs, as most IDP families include elderly and unaccompanied women with children. A national law on IDPs was adopted on 20 October this year.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

31. “That number cannot be trusted, as it has not been independently verified and comes from a single source, Russian Federation itself.Yet, what Russian delegation failed to mention in the first place is that the situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine is of Russia's own making. It is a direct consequence of its aggression against Ukraine, which started with invasion and occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, an integral part of Ukraine, and continued with the creating and now fuelling of conflict in the east of my country.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

32. “Ukrainian servicewoman Nadiya Savchenko, captured in the Luhansk region in July without any legal grounds, remains in a detention facility in the Russian Federation, where she is subjected to inhuman practices that constitute a flagrant violation of international law and obligations under bilateral treaties. We demand the immediate release of Ms. Savchenko and will do everything possible to ensure that those involved in her abduction and illegal detention are brought to justice. This morning Russian delegation stated that currently there are 830,000 Ukrainian refugees on Russian territory.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

33. “In its recent report, the United Nations human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine finds that in the Donetsk region women comprise 15 per cent of those killed and 15 per cent of those wounded as a result of the conflict. Women who have remained in the area are forced to clean, cook and wash clothes for the members of illegal armed groups supported by Russia. Groups of volunteers helping to evacuate people received first- hand reports of rape or detention of women at check- points. There have also been incidents of abductions of women by illegal armed groups whose whereabouts remain unknown. We are particularly alarmed by reports of the abduction of people in the territory of Ukraine and their subsequent illegal transfer to the Russian Federation for interrogation.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

34. “Despite certain setbacks affecting women in Ukraine, including the budget cuts caused by more than six months of foreign aggression, Ukraine, in close cooperation with its international partners, is making efforts to address imbalances based on gender and to review its gender policies with the view to promoting the effective participation of women in public and political life and to empower them. Ukrainian society is united. Our country is fully committed to build on the momentum inspired by our European choice and to ensure access to crucial services for those women and girls who are currently internally displaced and, ultimately, to make women in Ukraine equal and active members of society who are able to lead and coordinate in promoting their rights.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

35. “A national action plan in accordance with resolution 1325 (2000) to promote women's equal and full participation as active agents in the prevention and resolution ofconflicts, peacebuilding and peacekeeping, as well as to incorporate the gender perspective in all areas of peacebuilding, is being developed by the Government of Ukraine, in close consultation with United Nations agencies and civil society. The plan will provide for a number of practical steps aimed at promoting women's greater participation in political, economic and social life, as well as addressing the current challenges faced by women and girls, first and foremost those caused by the ongoing foreign aggression against our country.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

36. “The year of 2014 marks 14 years since the adoption of the landmark resolution 1325 (2000), which established the basis for the women and peace and security agenda and called for special protection for and the full and equal participation of women in all conflict prevention, resolution and post-conflict peacebuilding efforts. Ukraine remains fully committed to the implementation of the the resolution, as well as to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the outcome documents of the Beijing Conference and of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

37. “I thank you, Madam President, for holding today's open debate on the highly important issue of displaced women and girls. We would also like to thank the Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Women and the other invitees for their substantive briefings. Ukraine welcomes the adoption of the presidential statement S/PRST/2014/21 earlier today. My delegation aligns itself with the statement made earlier by the observer of the European Union. However, we wish share some observations in our national capacity.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

38. “This list of priority areas of cooperation between the United Nations and the OSCE is not exhaustive, and the Ukrainian chairmanship will make every effort to advance our bilateral interaction as comprehensively and effectively as possible. In closing, I would like to reiterate Ukraine's commitment to advancing cooperation between the United Nations and its regional and subregional partners.”

    2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

39. “I should recall that in March Ukraine hosted one of the dedicated regional seminars. The fight against trafficking in human beings remains one of the key issues addressed by the OSCE under Ukraine's chairmanship. In June, the chairmanship held a high-level international conference in Kyiv on combating trafficking in human beings. Other priorities for the human dimensions of Ukraine's chairmanship include strengthening the freedom of the media. It is worth noting that OSCE'S representative for the freedom of media has been engaged in drafting the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, which is quite significant in the light of the Council's open debate on that very issue last month (S/PV.7003). The United Nations and the OSCE continually share relevant information in this field.”

    2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

40. “That attention encompasses close cooperation with the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, as well as interaction on drugs, borders, and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We therefore see particular merit in deepening cooperation with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). An updated joint action plan with UNODC for 2013-2014 entered into force in April. In the area of policing, the OSCE has developed strong ties with the DPKO's Police Division and is actively cooperating in developing a new United Nations strategic guidance framework for international police peacekeeping.”

    2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

41. “We greatly appreciate the input of the United Nations in solving security and humanitarian issues in the area of conflict in Georgia, within the framework of the Geneva international discussions, The OSCE mission in Kosovo is a key component of the framework of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, providing valuable experience and expertise in institution-building and promoting human rights and engaging actively with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations Development Programme and other international organizations. The OSCE pays particular attention to a broad range of transnational threats.”

    2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

42. “In particular, the security, political and economic transitions in Afghanistan, as well as the withdrawal of international security forces in 2014, will continue to have security implications for the OSCE area. Progress in finding sustainable and long-term solutions to the protracted conflicts in the OSCE area is at the top of the Ukrainian chairmanship's agenda.”

    2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

43. “As security challenges continue to evolve, the nature of United Nations/OSCE collaboration must evolve as well, becoming more pragmatic and action-oriented. We should clearly identify areas where the two organizations can most effectively work together or in parallel - but not in competition 7 guided by the needs and priorities of their member States. In our view, the OSCE should continue to engage closely on mediation with the United Nations and its Friends of Mediation, particularly as the OSCE bolsters its own mediation and mediation support capacity through various measures. The OSCE will remain committed to supporting the United Nations by helping to create more synergies in key regions of common concern.”

    2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

44. “With a comprehensive approach to security and in view of its geographical scope stretching from Vancouver to Vladivostok, the OSCE enjoys a unique place among all other regional organizations under Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter. In March 2006, the OSCE Permanent Council adopted a Declaration on Cooperation with the United Nations, welcoming Security Council resolution 1631 (2005) and declaring the OSCE's readiness to further strengthen cooperation with the Organization. Consequently, the OSCE has boosted its cooperation with the United Nations in all three dimensions - the politico-military, the economic and environmental, and the human - with particular attention given to addressing post-conflict challenges, humanitarian needs and transnational threats.”

    2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

45. “As is rightly pointed out in the concept note (S/2013/446, annex), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is one of the two regional organizations that, along with the African Union, enjoy the most established interaction with the Security Council. Since Ukraine has the honour to chair the OSCE in 2013, let me briefly outline some suggestions on how to advance the United Nations/ OSCE partnership. For the sake of time, I will confine myself to general remarks, while the full text of the statement will be uploaded to my mission's web page. As was emphasized by the OSCE Chairperson-in- Office, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara, before this Council in May (see S/PV.6961), the OSCE is a strong partner of the United Nations in promoting international peace and security in its area.”

    2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

46. “During its sole period ofmembership ofthe Security Council as an independent country in 2000-2001, Ukraine paid particular attention to the strengthening of interaction between the Council and regional organizations based on the principles of effective and clear division of labour, complementarity, added value, comparative advantages and regional ownership. We welcome the progress achieved since then in ensuring closer and more operational cooperation. In that regard, the most recent rehatting experience in Mali comes to mind. Yet the goal of ensuring the coherence, synergy and collective effectiveness of joint efforts remains as relevant as ever. That is why we fully support today's comprehensive presidential statement aimed at achieving that purpose (S/PRST/2013/12).”

    2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

47. “Madam President, first of all, let me thank you for organizing today's meeting. Ukraine supports the meeting's objectives to further strengthen cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional arrangements in conflict prevention, mediation, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. The presence with us today of the President of the Argentine Republic attests to the importance that her country attaches to the issue. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General and the representatives of regional and subregional organizations for their respective insights. While Ukraine aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union, I would like to make a few comments in my national capacity.”

    2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

48. “The concept paper rightly notes the supporting - yet in some cases instrumental - role of humanitarian relief and rehabilitation assistance, especially in the immediate aftermath of conflict or humanitarian disaster. In this respect, Ukraine is proud of its contribution to the Central Emergency Response Fund in response to the United Nations appeal for Haiti. Today's debate will be taken into account by my delegation in the context of Ukraine's current membership in the Peacebuilding Commission, the Economic and Social Council, UN-Women and other relevant organs. It will also serve as a valuable reference in the case of Ukraine's election to the Security Council for the term of 2016-2017.”

    2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source

49. “If the Commission is to be fully up to this task, greater synergy between the Security Council, General Assembly, Economic and Social Council and Peacebuilding Commission is needed. Having a long, solid record of contributing to peacebuilding through active military and police engagement in missions under the auspices of the United Nations, Ukraine could be instrumental in assisting the advancement of the institution-building agenda. My country has capacity and is open to considering providing civilian expertise, particularly in the areas of justice, security sector reform and governance, and the training of domestic professionals from fragile States with the aim of further boosting their local civil service capacities.”

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50. “That is why we see merit in exploring the idea of putting together the best practices and lessons learned of these organizations and sharing them, wherever appropriate, with interested partners in other regions. As a prospective Chair of both the Council of Europe and the OSCE, in May to November 2011 and in 2013, respectively, Ukraine is ready to do its share. Fifthly, the Peacebuilding Commission is ideally placed to bring together external State and non-State actors with the aim of securing the creation of credible, legitimate, accountable and resilient institutions in countries emerging from conflict. In view of this, the Peacebuilding Commission should play a leading role in enabling the United Nations system to establish an integrated approach to institution-building.”

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