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Vrailas

lines on the record: 423
first: 2011-08-26
most recent: 2016-08-23
sittings or episodes: 43
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“Seventy per cent of the EU's own missions deployed in 2013, including all military operations, had at least one gender adviser-trainer. The EU continues its work on specific training modules on human rights and gender in crisis management, ensuring a focus on sexual violence in armed conflicts. Gender advisers must be deployed in all United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions. We also call for the further deployment of UN-Women protection advisers. To improve the situation of women and girls, we need to make better use of the international legal and policy instruments. The Convention on Elimination of Discrimination against Women's general recommendation No. 30, on tackling challenges to gender equality in situations of conflict, is a landmark achievement.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“We commend UN-Women and Justice Rapid Response for their roster of experts specifically trained in investigating sexual and gender-based crimes. We also welcome the increased use of the human rights- and sexual violence-related criteria in the Security Council sanctions regimes. We welcome the Secretary-General's guidance note on reparations for sexual violence, published in June 2014. Attention to the protection of women and girls and their participation in conflict resolution and post- conflict peacebuilding must be transformed from an exception to a standard practice, through systematic inclusion in policy guidelines, codes of conduct and training. It should also receive the attention of senior management in missions and other conflict resolution and peacebuilding mechanisms.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“We welcome the clear global, regional and national commitments taken to tackle this issue, including those made at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, held in June 2014, the call to action on protecting girls and women in emergencies, the framework for cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union and the joint communiques between Special Representatives of the Secretary- General and an increasing number of Governments. We must end impunity for crimes of sexual violence, which must be properly investigated and prosecuted. In that regard, we emphasize the significant advancement in international law made by the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, as well as by non-permanent international criminal tribunals, in combating sexual violence in conflict.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“That can include conducting gender-sensitive needs assessments and collecting sex- and age-disaggregated data, as well as making progress in linking relief, rehabilitation and development. The EU continues to address the specific needs of women and girls through gender- and age-sensitive programming, using a three-track approach that combines mainstreaming, targeted actions and capacity-building. The European Union has also introduced a gender-age marker, a tool to assess how strongly EU-funded humanitarian actions integrate gender and age considerations. We note with concern the continued sexual violence, rape, forced marriage, forced prostitution, trafficking and sexual slavery that characterize an increasing number of conflicts, as well as the continuing use of sexual and gender-based violence as a tactic of war.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“We have the policies and mechanisms in place, but we need to make more efficient and better use of them. We need to make sure that civilians, including women and girls, are protected during conflict, and that humanitarian aid reaches those most in need. Given the changing nature of conflicts, we need to develop innovative ways to communicate principles of international humanitarian law and to ensure humanitarian access. The rotection and relief provided must correspond to the needs of the whole civilian population. We need to systematically tailor humanitarian responses so that they address the specific needs faced by women and girls during armed conflict.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Conflict often increases women's responsibilities as care-givers and breadwinners for extended families, and does so under difficult circumstances. A vast majority of the displaced population is made up of women and girls. Almost 15 years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), we can see an important level of political commitment and activity in the field of women and peace and security. However, at the same time, we have been witnessing a series of troubling developments linked to conflict leading to mass displacements, humanitarian catastrophes and serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. Women and girls are often the main victims. We should therefore strengthen our resolve to implement, in a systematic and sustainable way at national, regional and global levels, the commitments that we have made.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Mr. Vrailas: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. The candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. We welcome the focus of today's debate on the needs faced by women and girls in armed conflict and post-conflict settings. Women and girls face discrimination and violations during all phases of conflict The use of sexual and gender-based violence as a tactic ofwar is just one of such violations.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“We were seriously concerned about the severe lack of funding for the United Nations appeals for 2014, and call on the international community to step up its funding and assistance in view of the winter and in response to the forthcoming 2015 appeals. The European Union commends the considerable efforts of Lebanon and Jordan, as well as Turkey, in sheltering refugees from Syria. We will spare no effort to continue to help them. The European Union remains fully aware of the immense security challenges that the crisis in Syria poses to Lebanon and Jordan in particular. We reiterate our commitment to seeking ways to further enhance this support to both countries to meet those challenges.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“We also encourage the United Nations humanitarian agencies and their implementing partners to use border crossings as effectively as possible and to scale-up, to the extent possible, the delivery of humanitarian assistance to all people in need in Syria, in particular in hard-to-reach and besieged areas. The European Union and its member States continue to play a leading role in the provision of humanitarian aid in response to the crisis, having mobilized so far â‚¬3 billion. We will sustain our efforts to provide humanitarian aid to the people affected by the crisis and to build their resilience.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“We condemn the use of chlorine gas as a chemical weapon by the Al-Assad regime, which is a clear breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention and of resolution 2118 (2013). The EU urges all parties to fully and immediately comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law. We condemn the continuing and new impediments to the delivery of aid, for which the Al-Assad regime bears the primary responsibility. We urge all parties, in particular the Syrian authorities, to fully and immediately implement all the provisions of resolutions 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014) and 2191 (2014) and presidential statement S/PRST/2013/15 of 2 October 2013.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“We condemn the continued widespread and systematic violations and abuses of human rights and international humanitarian law perpetrated in Syria, in particular by the Al-Assad regime and terrorist groups, as reported by the Commission of Inquiry. The EU recalls in this regard that some of the violations and abuses committed in Syria may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. We will spare no effort to ensure that all perpetrators of such acts are held accountable, and we reiterate our call on the Security Council to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court. The EU urges the Al-Assad regime to fully implement resolution 2118 (2013) and the Chemical Weapons Convention, and to take the measures necessary to eliminate its chemical weapons programme completely and irreversibly.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“We are ready to engage with all regional and international actors with influence over the Syrian parties, and call on them to use their influence constructively towards this end. The European Union recalls that the moderate opposition, including the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, is a vital element of both a future political settlement and in fighting the extremist groups on the ground in Syria. We encourage internal and external opposition groups alike to unite behind a common strategy in order to present an alternative to the Syrian people. We will seek ways to enhance our political and practical support to the moderate opposition.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“We will seek ways to provide practical support for his efforts, notably by contributing to the revival of local governance and administration, to the restoration of basic services, and to the return to normalcy in areas of reduced violence, in particular in Aleppo, as conditions allow. The overall objective remains an inclusive and Syrian-led political process leading to a transition that meets the legitimate aspirations of all the Syrian people, based on the Geneva communique of 30 June 2012 (S/2012/522, annex)and in line with relevant Security Council resolutions. We call on all Syrian parties to show clear and concrete commitment to this process, and to ensure the involvement of civil society and women.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“The EU is committed to fully supporting the Special Envoy De Mistura's efforts to achieve a strategic de-escalation of violence as a basis for a broader sustainable political process. We stand ready to support concretely the development of his proposals. A reduction of violence will not be achieved without effective monitoring, preferably anchored in the Security Council. Cases of forced surrender imposed by the Al-Assad regime through starvation sieges have been labelled fallaciously as local ceasefires in the past. We are seriously concerned at the intensified military action by the Al-Assad regime against areas held by the opposition, which threatens Special Envoy De Mistura's initiative.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“The European Union calls on the parties and on all major stakeholders - including the Quartet, the League of Arab States and the Security Council - to take the necessary steps to that end. In this regard, the EU reaffirms its strategic interest in seeing an end to the conflict and is willing to play a major role and actively contribute to the immediate resumption of negotiations aimed at achieving a negotiated solution of all final-status issues without further delay. It recalls its parameters agreed in the July 2014 EU Council conclusions. The European Union remains gravely concerned regarding the continued deterioration of the humanitarian and security situation in Syria.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“We stand ready to play a key role in international efforts to support a durable ceasefire, including through the rapid reactivation and possible extension in scope and mandate of the EU Border Assistance Mission in Rafah and the EU Coordinating Office for Palestinian Police Support missions. The European Union urges all the relevant parties to create the conditions to allow it to play such a role. We also urge all Palestinian factions to end internal divisions. The unsustainable situation in Gaza, the recent violence in Jerusalem and the deteriorating regional context underline the need for a comprehensive peace, ending all claims and fulfilling the legitimate aspirations of both parties, including those of Israelis for security and those of Palestinians for statehood.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“The European Union notes with grave concern the inflammatory statements made by Hamas and its attempts to rearm. The disarmament of all militant groups in Gaza and the assumption of full Government functions by the Palestinian Authority are critical for a lasting improvement of the situation in Gaza. We reiterate our call for a fundamental change of the political, security and economic situation in the Strip, including the end of the closure. The parties should urgently make progress towards a durable ceasefire, based on their August agreement in Cairo, to reach an agreement that ends the closure and addresses Israel's legitimate security concerns.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“We are committed to promoting and supporting efforts to achieve a lasting peace based on the two-State vision, together with international partners, including in the region. The European Union underlines its concern at the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, which still remains to be adequately addressed. It welcomes the international community's pledges towards the reconstruction of Gaza and calls upon countries to swiftly honour them. The European Union urges the parties to fully implement the temporary monitoring mechanism as an important step towards the necessary urgent opening of all crossing points. Obstacles to the effective functioning of the temporary mechanism must be removed quickly. The alleviation of the grave humanitarian situation of the people in Gaza must be given absolute priority.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“We urge Israel to reverse those decisions, which run counter to international law and directly threaten the two-State solution. Recent settlement activity in East Jerusalem seriously jeopardizes the possibility of Jerusalem serving as the future capital of both States. The European Union renews its call for both parties to resume negotiations towards a peace settlement and to refrain from any actions undermining the viability of a two-State solution or the prospects ofa resumption of negotiations. Actions that call into question stated commitments to a negotiated solution must be avoided. The European Union also urges both sides to renew their commitment to the two-State solution and to build the trust needed for meaningful direct talks.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“On 2 January 2015, Palestine deposited instruments of accession to the Rome Statute, which was welcomed by the President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute on 7 January. The European Union calls again on the Palestinian leadership to use its international status constructively and not to weaken efforts by partners to bring the parties back to the negotiating table. The European Union deeply deplores and strongly opposes the announced expropriation of land near Bethlehem, the implementation and announcements of plans for new settlement construction, notably in East Jerusalem, the plans to displace Bedouins in the West Bank and the continued demolitions, including of projects funded by the EU and its member States.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“An effective Palestinian Authority that is committed to non-violence and a peaceful resolution of the conflict is a key element for a two-State solution. In that regard, the European Union is providing considerable support, including financial assistance, to Palestinian State-building efforts. Those achievements should not be put at risk by not meeting obligations regarding the timely and transparent transfer of tax and custom revenues. It is a well-known and long-standing fact that the European Union supports the United Nations system and the widest application of its multilateral conventions. An effective system of international criminal justice is based on the broadest possible participation in the Rome Statute, and the European Union remains committed to promoting its universality.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“Mr. Vrailas: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The candidate countries the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania, and the EFTA country Liechtenstein align themselves with this statement. I would like to congratulate Chile on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I will read out a shortened version of our statement. The full version is being circulated in the Chamber and will be posted on our website. The European Union is deeply concerned about the tense situation on the ground, which threatens to take the parties further away from a negotiated solution. The decision of the Israeli Government to halt the transfer of tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority runs counter to Israel's obligations under the Paris Protocol.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“Further strengthening the capacity to address the remaining security challenges will be a prerequisite for additional progress. The sustainable economic reconstruction of Afghanistan largely depends upon a safe and stable Afghanistan, as well as a stable and conducive regional environment. In that regard, we would like to emphasize the importance of the Resolute Support Mission, which will train, advise and assist the Afghan national defence and security forces at the invitation of Afghanistan. In conclusion, these changes, together with those set out in more detail in the paper provided by the Government of Afghanistan, can contribute to the real change we all want to see. Afghans themselves are really the ones taking the decisions and shaping their destiny.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“The key to guaranteeing greater equality for women in Afghanistan is not just to have more laws saying they are equal, but the consistent implementation of the laws that are already in place. Some important appointments have already been made, but now Afghanistan needs a concerted effort to drive reform across the whole of the justice system. Secondly, Afghans must be empowered to keep their Government accountable at all levels. That requires a programme to improve subnational governance that transfers decision-making authority and resources from the national level to the provinces, from the provinces to the districts and from the districts to the communities. Thirdly, Afghans must be assured that security will be maintained.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“It is imperative now that President Ghani Ahmadzai and Chief Executive Officer Abdullah appoint a new Cabinet as soon as possible. One of the first tasks of the new ministers will be to substantiate the plans set out in the Government's vision to allow for consultation with Afghans and the international community in advance of the senior officials meeting foreseen to take place in Kabul in 2015. In developing the details for the meeting, the EU would like to highlight three areas that would benefit from particular attention. First, with regard to justice and the rule of law, while we realize the challenges they pose, we find it is vital that Afghans see the development of a system where every Afghan stands equal before the law.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“Our new strategy puts the emphasis on supporting the development of Afghanistan's own institutions - institutions critical for ensuring that the legacy of the international engagement will be an Afghanistan that is able to stand on its own two feet, an Afghanistan that enables its people to live in the peace and prosperity to which they legitimately aspire. The London Conference provided a good opportunity to hear and see the plans that the National Unity Government has for further progress and increased self-reliance. The European Union believes that the vision put forward in the "Realizing Self- Reliance" reform paper can be the basis for renewed progress in Afghanistan. At the same time, it is also critical that efforts be made to ensure progress on peace and reconciliation.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“The role of the United Nations will be even more important in the coming years in building Afghan capacity, and thereby supporting effective and accountable administration across the country as the international presence decreases. The European Union believes that it is the right time for the relationship between the international community and Afghanistan to take a different shape. Afghans have increasingly taken the lead responsibility in all areas across the country and have shown increasing willingness to engage in regional cooperation. The European Union and its member States have already signalled their intention to change the way they operate in Afghanistan.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“I would also like to express my heartfelt condolences to our Pakistani colleagues, to the Government of Pakistan and to the families of the victims for the heinous attack on the military school in Peshawar, which left us all in shock. The European Union stands fully committed to tackling the threat posed by terrorism and ready to assist the Pakistani Government. We saw recently at the London Conference on Afghanistan that the international community remains committed to assisting the Government and the people ofAfghanistan, The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the United Nations agencies remain critical to the effective coordination and delivery of international assistance to Afghanistan.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“Mr. Vrailas: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. The candidate countries the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2014/876), Special Representative Haysom and Executive Director Fedotov for their briefings, and Ambassador Tanin for his statement.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“The full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and related resolutions is crucial in that regard. Finally, we welcome that the resolution clearly emphasizes the interconnectedness between human rights and peace and security. Building societies based on the rule of law, democracy and good governance are crucial aspects of conflict prevention. In that regard, we also want to highlight the importance of education in fostering a culture ofpeace and tolerance - a powerful tool for preventing conflict. It is our shared duty to turn resolution 2171 (2014) and the commitments contained therein into reality. That will require focused determination from all of us. From our side we will continue to support steps to further maximize the prospects of success in United Nations preventive diplomacy efforts. The peoples of the world expect no less.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“The EU is committed to assisting States in strengthening their national judicial systems. The EU is also a steadfast supporter of the International Criminal Court, as it ensures accountability where States are either unwilling or unable to do so domestically. Secondly, we highlight the importance of the nexus between peace, security and development. Sustainable development and poverty eradication require peace and security, and vice versa. And neither can be achieved without respect for human rights. That nexus is also a key underlying principle in the application of an EU comprehensive approach on conflict prevention. Thirdly, conflict prevention requires an inclusive approach, without which it cannot be effective. We need to ensure the equal and full participation of women in peace processes and conflict prevention strategies.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“There are several elements we deem to be of particular importance in that context. First, the risk of atrocities needs specific attention, as they can occur in situations where violent conflict has not yet emerged or where it is part of a sudden escalation of conflict. There are often important advance signs when atrocities such as genocide are becoming increasingly probable. The principle of the responsibility to protect provides us, in that regard, with various tools for a system-wide approach to atrocity prevention, including early warning. In that regard, the EU reiterates its appreciation for the Secretary-General's Rights Up Front initiative as an important element of the Organization's efforts. In cases where atrocity crimes were committed, accountability for those crimes is crucial in deterring and preventing future atrocities.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“While diplomatic attention is often focused on brokering agreements that end hostilities, it is equally important for the international community to stand behind peace agreements after they have been concluded and even more to support their actual implementation. The work of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund is also important in that respect and needs to be further strengthened. We therefore welcome the Secretary-General's initiative to review the peacebuilding architecture of the United Nations. We commend efforts in different parts ofthe United Nations system to strengthen early-warning and conflict prevention capacities and we also support the call in resolution 2171 (2014) for strengthening the United Nations system-wide approach to conflict prevention and early warning.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“We also like to thank the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner for Human Rights for their briefings. Conflict prevention inspired the construction of the European Union and is a key objective of its external action. Over recent years efforts have been made to strengthen our commitment and engagement. We have welcomed and actively supported the efforts of United Nations and regional organizations to strengthen their conflict prevention capacities, including on mediation and early warning. We contribute with expertise as well as political and financial support. At the same time, we have been actively engaged in developing our own conflict prevention support capacities. Successful conflict resolution and peacebuilding are crucial to conflict prevention, given the cyclical nature of conflict and the high risk of recurrence.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“Mr. Vrailas: I have the honour to speak on behalf ofthe European Union (EU) and its member States. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. In view of the strict time limit on statements, I will deliver a condensed version; the full version will be available in the Chamber and on our website. We welcome the United Kingdom initiative in holding this important debate and welcome the adoption of resolution 2171 (2014) today. That initiative is also significant in view of this year's commemoration of the centenary of the First World War. In that context, we greatly appreciate the Council's visit to Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month and thank Council members involved for their collaboration.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“We support an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process as a foundation for peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region. Such peace and stability in the region would be supported by collective action to address the continuing threat from drugs and organized crime. That should include urgent action to root out the corrupt networks that continue to grow rich as a result of the misery of others. In conclusion, Afghanistan faces a new opportunity to address the fundamental issues that continue to threaten its stability and undermine its progress. I can assure the Council that the European Union will remain a steadfast ally in supporting champions of reform in order to ensure a better future for all Afghans - the sort of future they want and deserve.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“However, to benefit from the full extent of those pledges, the new Government of Afghanistan also needs to show evidence of their reciprocal and lasting commitment. The new Afghan authorities must enact the political and economic reforms set out in the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework - reforms that are so Vital to the long-term political and economic sustainability of Afghanistan. Urgent action to restore economic confidence, establish a platform for growth andjobs and maximize revenue collection is imperative. Security remains a pressing challenge in Afghanistan. The European Union asks the new President to reach out to all Afghans and neighbouring countries to invite them to contribute to the development of a stable, prosperous and fully sovereign Afghanistan, including through intensifying engagement in the Istanbul Process.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“I am pleased to announce that, on Monday, the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council endorsed a new comprehensive strategy for Afghanistan, which reiterates our continuing commitment to assist in addressing those remaining challenges. Our aim is to support the development of Afghanistan's institutions to provide the resilience needed to safeguard the progress achieved to date and provide the platform for a more effective and ultimately sustainable Afghan State. The European Union and its member States provide more than $1 billion a year in aid to Afghanistan, making it the largest beneficiary of our assistance in the world. That shows that we are living up to the international aid pledges made at the Tokyo conference.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“Candidates and voters need to be reassured that the processes are objective. In particular, the online publication of results from individual polling stations must be timely, and the guidelines for the recounting and auditing of votes should be consistently applied. Equally, it is essential that the candidates and their supporters allow the time and space for the institutions to perform their duties and exercise self-restraint in this delicate phase. It is important that both candidates act responsibly and direct any complaints through the appropriate mechanisms. Statements that prematurely claim victory or risk inflaming tensions should be avoided. We look forward to working with the new President and his Government to address the critical challenges that remain in Afghanistan.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“In the past few months, we have seen the Afghan people repeatedly and bravely express their determination to have their say as to who the next President of the country will be. We pay tribute to the courage ofpeople who ignored the threat of violence from groups who see the people's will as an anathema and women who defied the social conventions that continue to be conservative in many areas to assert their rights. In all elections, every vote matters. Every vote counts. However, when people have shown this kind courage and determination to have their say, it is all the more vital that their votes and their will be fully reflected. It is therefore critical that the Independent Election Commission and the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission ensure that their workings are transparent.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“I would like to reiterate our full support for the important role played by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and all the United Nations agencies in supporting the Afghan people and in coordinating the international community's assistance. The role of the United Nations will be even more important after 2014 in ensuring that the international community's assistance continues to reach people on the ground. It is vital that UNAMA's continued field presence be preserved. Democracy and the rule of law are among the core values of the European Union. We are committed to supporting people's legitimate aspirations to freely and fairly elect the people that govern and represent them.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“Mr. Vrailas: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its member States. The candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Iceland and Serbia; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina; the European Free Trade Association country Norway, member of the European Economic Area; and Ukraine, align themselves with this statement. I thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2014/420) and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jan Kubis and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Executive Director Yury Fedotov for their briefings. I also thank Ambassador Tanin for his remarks.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“In this regard, the European Union reminds the leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina of the need to fully cooperate with the Office of the High Representative and to provide the Office with the access necessary to officials, institutions and documents to carry out their mandate. The European Union remains ready to provide the necessary assistance to boost the. progress towards Bosnia and Herzegovina's European integration. It is this approach that will take the country forward on its reform agenda, towards stability and development, on its path to the European Union.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“The European Union also reiterates its unequivocal commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU perspective. In this regard, it condemns as unacceptable secessionist and divisive rhetoric and ideas. In the context of the overall EU strategy for Bosnia and Herzegovina, we look forward to continuing discussions with the international community on the reconfiguration of the international presence, in the appropriate forum, and call on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to meet the outstanding objectives and conditions for the closure of the Office of the High Representative.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“The EU is already engaging in this regard, with its international partners, to assist the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina in resolving these issues. EUFOR Althea remains primarily focused on capacity-building and training, while retaining the capability to contribute to the deterrence capacity of the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina if the situation so requires. The European Union will keep the operation under regular review, including on the basis of the situation on the ground, with a view to making progress in establishing conditions conducive to the delivery of its mandate. The European Union, in line with the Foreign Affairs Council conclusions of April, reaffirms its unequivocal commitment to the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a sovereign and united country.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“The role of neighbours cannot be overestimated - living by example, showing the positive effects of EU-related reforms, engaging positively and sending the right messages. Since September 2011, the European Union has consolidated its presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is fully engaged in supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina in all EU-related matters. Our EU Special Representative/Head of Delegation is also offering the EU Force Commander local political guidance. The European Union continues to accompany Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress in the security field. The February events exposed a number of challenges in the area of law and order, particularly as regards cooperation, coordination and interoperability among various law enforcement agencies.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“It is our expectation that.the progress made by the rest of the region, and in particular the progress towards the normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo, the accession negotiations with Montenegro and the steps undertaken by other countries in their EU accession processes, will stimulate renewed reform efforts, generate a sense ofurgency among the country's leaders, and offer reassurance to its citizens. The recent entry of Croatia into the European Union has made Bosnia and Herzegovina a direct neighbour of the EU, with ajoint land border that is 1,000 kilometres long. This provides both the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina with the opportunity to additionally strengthen our mutual relationship and enhance cross- border cooperation.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“Beyond these challenges, which require immediate attention, it is becoming increasingly evident that the efficiency and functionality of the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina in general need to be significantly improved, not only in order to build the capacities required in context of EU accession, particularly as regards the coordination among various levels of governance, but also to ensure the sustainability and continuity of democratic and social reforms undertaken since 1995. In this sense, the Council reaffirmed its determination to actively and intensively engage in support of this process, in close coordination and cooperation with its main international partners.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“Also, as announced by Commissioner Fiile during his visit to Sarajevo on 17 February, the European Commission will further strengthen its efforts to assist Bosnia and Herzegovina to improve economic governance, to facilitate the country's capacities in absorbing EU pre-accession assistance, and to achieve progress in the fight against corruption. Some of the concrete initiatives in this regard were also further elaborated at a conference of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on 24 February in London.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“To facilitate this, the European Union, in coordination with key international financial institutions operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is putting forward an initiative called the Compact for Jobs and Growth, which aims at assisting the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to undertake key reforms in this regard. The initiative will be launched at the Forum for Prosperity and Jobs on 26 and 27 May in Sarajevo. It is of key importance that the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina engage constructively in these efforts.”
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