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lines on the record: 45
first: 2007-10-17
most recent: 2007-12-17
sittings or episodes: 6
sources: un-security-council

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“Efthimios Mitropoulos, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the need for a new Security Council resolution to address the problem of piracy off the coast of Somalia. The United States looks forward to working with other members of the Council on this issue next year. Finally, the United States is gravely concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation, particularly in south-central Somalia. We will continue monitoring the humanitarian situation, and we welcome continued close coordination and cooperation with the United Nations country team and our donor partners in Nairobi to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches those most in need within Somalia.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“We ask that the Department of Peacekeeping Operations send a technical assessment mission to Somalia as soon as conditions allow. As we all know, the dynamics in Somalia are fluid and can change at any time. We must begin the contingency planning now, so that the United Nations will be prepared to deploy if and when conditions on the ground permit. The United States remains concerned about the increase in piracy off the coast of Somalia. We commend our partners in the Combined Task Force 150 that continue to patrol the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean to ensure the safe passage of merchant ships, especially ships carrying humanitarian cargo. The United States supports the 5 July letter from Mr.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“The United States commends AMISOM, in particular the Ugandan forces, for their efforts in Somalia, operating under difficult and dangerous circumstances. We welcome the commitment by Burundi, Ghana and Nigeria to deploy forces in support of AMISOM. We urge all members of the African Union (AU) that have pledged to send troops to Somalia to do so without delay, and we urge the international community to assist the AU with the necessary logistical and financial resources, so that AMISOM. may be fully deployed. We continue to support the full and timely deployment of AMISOM. as a critical component in restoring stability and creating the space for continued dialogue and reconciliation. The United States would like once again to stress the need for contingency planning for a United Nations peacekeeping operation in Somalia.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“And we continue to be the largest bilateral donor in support of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), with nearly $59.6 million provided to date in support of that effort. We call on all Somali and regional actors to prevent extremist elements from using Somalia as a safe haven for continued attacks against civilians, the Transitional Federal Government and AMISOM. The United States has repeatedly urged the leadership of the Transitional Federal Government to reach out to key stakeholders, particularly in Mogadishu, to resume the transitional political process and work towards an effective ceasefire arrangement as the best means of isolating extremist elements seeking to prevent further political dialogue.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“We urge the Transitional Federal Government to move quickly to facilitate the drafting of a new Constitution and formation of key commissions, such as a national electoral commission, that will allow national elections to take place on schedule in 2009. We also continue to call on Somali stakeholders across the political spectrum to rejoin the political dialogue process and to discuss key elements of the transitional political process leading towards national elections in 2009. In fiscal year 2007, the United States was the largest bilateral donor of humanitarian assistance to Somalia, with approximately $90 million in such aid provided, in addition to $25 million in development and democracy assistance.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“We thank United Nations Special Representative Ould Abdallah for his briefing this morning. The United States welcomes the appointment of Nur Hassan Hussein as the new Prime Minister of the Transitional Federal Government. We hope that that Government can now focus on renewing its efforts towards inclusive political dialogue and resuming the comprehensive political process outlined by the Transitional Federal Government Charter. We hope Prime Minister Hussein will draw on his humanitarian background to address the needs of Somalia's nearly one million displaced persons, and in working to alleviate current impediments to effective delivery of United States and other international humanitarian aid.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“As noted in the mission's report, reconciliation should be without prejudice to justice and accountability, to the Government's right to govern in accordance with the Constitution and laws, and to the opposition's right to oppose Government policies using exclusively peaceful and non-violent means. Thirdly, it should include assistance to the Government in support of key policy objectives, such as improving the business investment climate, promoting economic development, improving governance and strengthening the rule of law. A particular priority should be a justice system that is independent, impartial, transparent, accessible and efficient and that enjoys the confidence of the community. I wish to thank the Government of Timor-Leste for hosting our visit and the United Nations for making all the arrangements for it.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“In that regard, the United States Government supports a review of the role and responsibility of UNMIT police in relation to the National Police Force of Timor-Leste (PNTL), as requested by the Special Representative in the country. Such a review could point to key improvements in UNMIT's training and professional development programme for the PNTL. Secondly, the mandate should include support for reconciliation and the resolution of differences among the Timorese leadership, so that the Timorese Government and opposition cooperate to reintegrate internally displaced persons and resolve other pressing issues, including those raised by the petitioners and military dissident Major Alfredo Reinado, as well as by other unresolved cases such as those identified by the 2006 committee of inquiry.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“We welcome this opportunity to comment on the report (S/2007/711) on the Security Council's recent visit to Timor-Leste. I was pleased to be part of that mission. The timing of the Visit was optimal, as it will assist the Council as it reviews the mandate of United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), which expires in February 2008. Based on the delegation's findings and our own experience in Timor-Leste, the future mandate of UNMIT should include the following priorities. First, there should be continued emphasis on security-sector reform, in particular on the training and institutional development of the Timorese police force.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“We welcome the idea of OCHA inviting Security Council members to informal OCHA briefings on situations seized by the Council, but are not convinced that a formal working group is necessary. In closing, the United States would like to commend OCHA and its humanitarian partners for their valuable work in providing life-saving assistance and advocating for the protection of civilians, particularly children, women, the elderly and other vulnerable groups.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“With respect to the International Criminal Court, we think it important for recommendations of that type to distinguish in the future between the positions of those that are parties to the Rome Statute and of those that have chosen not to become parties. Different States have different views about the best mechanism for combating impunity, and it should not be assumed that the International Criminal Court holds a privileged position in the hierarchy of tools available for combating impunity. The United States appreciates the efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as well as OCHA's interest in keeping the Council apprised and informed about that important topic.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“It follows from this that the adoption of a one-size-fits-all approach - for example, statements that the Security Council should in all cases adopt provisions of a certain type - may not represent the most effective way for the Security Council to proceed. As an example, while we agree with the report that disputes over land tenure can lead to armed conflict and abuse when civilians are driven from their homes and their properties are appropriated, it is less clear to us that United Nations peacekeeping missions should in all cases be mandated to deal with those issues in the manner specified in the report.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“The United States believes that the CCW is the right framework to take up that issue because it is uniquely well placed to strike that balance between humanitarian and military considerations. However, the United States believes that cluster munitions continue to be legitimate weapons when employed properly and in accordance with existing international humanitarian law. In conclusion, the United States applauds the Secretary-General's report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict and looks forward to reviewing and considering the report's recommendations. At this time, however, we note the importance of the Security Council, when faced with particular situations threatening international peace and security, being able and willing to craft responses that deal with the particularity of the threat at hand.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“In glaring contrast, terrorist groups in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere deliberately target civilians, in flagrant violation of the most fundamental tenets of international humanitarian law. It is well past time for all Member States to have zero tolerance for armed groups that deliberately target civilians or put civilians in harm's way with the goal of spreading fear and destabilizing communities. Fifthly, with respect to addressing the humanitarian impact of cluster munitions, it is important to highlight the decision of the Meeting of the States Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) last week in Geneva to instruct Government experts to "negotiate a proposal to address urgently the humanitarian impact of cluster munitions, while striking the right balance between military and humanitarian considerations".”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“If operations pose a significant risk to civilians, the operations are changed or cancelled. As the NATO Secretary General has stated, "If we cannot neutralize our enemy today without harming civilians, our enemy will give us the opportunity tomorrow". In the first half of 2007, there were over 2,500 incidents of NATO troops in contact with the enemy. Of those, there were 34 civilian casualty incidents, and just four of those occurred during deliberately-planned operations. Despite precautions, civilian casualties can and do occur in a war zone. When that happens, commanders work with the Government of Afghanistan and the United Nations to conduct after-action reviews with the goal of preventing future incidents.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“The report also notes concern about incidental civilian casualties resulting from military operations. In Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere in the world, we face ruthless enemies that have no respect for human life and follow no rules of engagement. In our own military operations, we do everything feasible to avoid the loss of innocent life. We are very concerned about civilian casualties and we take deliberate precautions to minimize the risk to civilian populations. In Afghanistan, the issue of civilian casualties is at the top of the list of concerns for commanders of NATO's International Security Assistance Force and Operation Enduring Freedom. At every phase of an operation, from beginning planning to conducting the operation, precautions are taken to minimize the risk to civilians.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“In resolution 1674 (2006), the Council recalled that the deliberate targeting of civilians in situations of armed conflict is a flagrant violation of international law, reiterated its condemnation of such practices in the strongest possible terms, and demanded that all parties immediately put an end to such practices. Yet all too often, we see parties to armed conflict resort to the deliberate targeting of the civilian population as a means to create a climate of fear. We have seen, for example, the human toll of terrorist attacks in Afghanistan. According to the Secretary- General's September 2007 report on the situation in Afghanistan, the country suffered from more than 100 suicide attacks between January and August of this year, resulting in the deaths of more than 145 civilians.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“We also seek innovative approaches to developing livelihood strategies and to maximizing opportunities for refugee self-reliance and empowerment. We call on Member States to renew their commitment to upholding the right to asylum, to protecting civilians from forcible return, and to providing durable solutions for refugees. The United States is proud to have assisted approximately 1 million African refugees to return home over the past two years. Fourthly, with respect to combating the deliberate targeting of civilians, the Secretary-General's report rightly underscores the importance of the principles of distinction and proportionality.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“We have made almost $200 million available in 2007 to assist displaced Iraqis, including providing $39 million to date to the joint United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees/UNICEF appeal for the education of Iraqi children in Jordan and Syria. During the past year, the United States has also significantly ramped up resettlement processing for Iraqi refugees, including expanding processing facilities and hiring and training staff to process Iraqi refugee applicants in Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon and Turkey. Now that we have those facilities and personnel in place, we hope to admit as many as 12,000 Iraqi refugees during the course of the next fiscal year. The United States continues to seek comprehensive approaches to resolving protected refugee situations through support for durable solutions.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“The United States continues to support strong and effective international responses to humanitarian crises. Unfortunately, protracted conflicts continue to create forced displacement of large numbers of civilians. Renewed displacement in Somalia, eastern Congo and the Sudan's Darfur province are tragic reminders of the risk to civilians who are deliberately targeted during armed conflicts. Where conflict is causing civilians to flee and seek asylum, we are actively working with other Governments to provide protection to those in need. The United States remains the single largest contributor of humanitarian assistance for Iraqis. Between 2003 and the end of this year, we will have provided almost $1 billion in humanitarian assistance for Iraqis, both in Iraq and in neighbouring countries.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“At the behest of Secretary Rice, the United States Department of State and the Agency for International Development are implementing an initiative to target five key strategic areas to help address the issue of gender-based violence, including access to justice, human rights monitoring efforts, access to accurate information, and humanitarian protection to include clinical care. The Department of State also supports programmes focusing on prevention and response to gender-based violence for Darfur-Sudanese refugees in Chad. The United States urges all Member States to take similar concrete steps to end impunity for perpetrators and the use of rape as an instrument of war. The third challenge is strengthening refugee protection and maximizing opportunities for refugees and internally displace persons' self-reliance.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“We support the Secretary-General's observation that humanitarian agencies cannot assist people they cannot reach. The second challenge is the prevention of sexual violence in conflict. The United States condemns sexual violence as an instrument of policy and calls on all Member States to end this gross injustice. We applaud the recent adoption by the Third Committee of the General Assembly of a draft resolution calling on States to end impunity by prosecuting and punishing those who rape and use other sexual violence to advance military or political objectives, to protect and support victims and to develop and implement comprehensive strategies on prevention and prosecution of rape. The United States has responded in many ways to the intolerable widespread violence against civilians.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“The absence of key United Nations humanitarian staff to coordinate the international response makes it more difficult for humanitarian agencies to provide aid to the more than one million people in southern Darfur. Similarly, in Burma, the regime's restrictions on humanitarian agencies led the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS to close their offices, depriving Burmese citizens who were in need. With regard to the report's discussions of the situation in Afghanistan and Iraq, I want to make clear that the United States recalls the obligation of all parties to the conflict, under applicable international law, to allow and facilitate passage of humanitarian relief, to the extent feasible, for civilians in need. We urge all nations to follow through on these important obligations.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“However, in some cases, State and non-State actors flagrantly deny access, mobilizing direct attacks against humanitarian workers and making it impossible to meet emergency needs. In many crises, deliberate attacks on humanitarian workers remain a significant impediment to life-saving aid. We must all work together to provide for the safety and security of relief workers as well as civilians. In Darfur, where more than 4.2 million people depend on the lifeline that the international community provides, aid is frequently hindered due to Government actions, despite an agreement that the Government of the Sudan and the United Nations signed in March to foster an improved working relationship and to provide a forum to address issues of concern.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“The Secretary-General, in his most recent report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, reminds us all that "the protection of civilians is a human, political and legal imperative that recognizes the inherent dignity and worth of every human being. It is a cause that unites us all in the responsibility to protect civilians from abuse, to mitigate the impact of warfare and to alleviate their suffering." (S/2007/643, para. 3) In that spirit, I would like to comment on some of the challenges raised in the Secretary-General's report. First is ensuring humanitarian access to civilians in need. As noted in the report, humanitarian access to conflict areas is often hindered by lack of security and infrastructure.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's important discussion. I would also like to thank the Secretary- General for his participation in this meeting and to express our appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Holmes. People in every country share the desire for a life of opportunity for themselves and their children. They want their nations to be successful, prosperous and to ensure basic security, employment and educational opportunities, by which each generation does better than its predecessor. There are many States throughout the world striving to provide such an environment for their citizens. However, repressive regimes, global terrorism and extremism, intransigent poverty and other factors prevent many people from having their basic needs met and force them to live in fear.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“The United States filed a notice appealing the Court's decision on 5 June 2007. Posada remains under investigation for past activities. In the meantime, Posada remains subject to the Order of Removal issued by the Immigration Judge and is without legal status in the United States. He is also subject to an Order of Supervision from the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which imposes certain restrictions on Posada, including reporting and monitoring requirements. In sum, the United States continues to be engaged in an ongoing series of actions consistent with our legal requirements and due process with respect to Posada.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“It has been a long and productive session today. I just wanted to add briefly that, contrary to statements we have heard, the United States has taken a number of actions with respect to Luis Posada Carriles consistent with international law, as well as our domestic legal framework, that provide for due process and various constitutional safeguards. We have recounted these aspects on numerous occasions, in fact, I have done so myself, including in this chamber. I will not repeat this entire history today. But I will just state the following recent updates. The United States sought and obtained a criminal indictment charging Posada with violations of our immigration laws. The Federal District Court, a part of the United States independent judiciary handling that case, recently dismissed the indictment.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“We appreciate the instances that demonstrate cooperation among all three Committees, specifically the collaborative workshop that the 1267 Committee's Monitoring Team, the experts of the 1540 Committee and CTED organized recently in Dakar, and the comparable workshop that those three bodies will hold in Botswana later this month, as has been discussed. We encourage all three Committees to continue to coordinate and to undertake more joint efforts.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“We are pleased that the Committee has transmitted its updated matrices to States. We also intend to provide consent for the Committee to post the United States matrix on the Committee's website and hope other States will do the same. Posting the matrices will provide important transparency and facilitate the delivery of technical assistance to States that need it. Finally, we welcome the Committee's ongoing outreach efforts as well as the Chairman's personal leadership in that important initiative. Together with Norway and the European Union, the United States was pleased to co-sponsor the recent workshop held in Jordan on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We look forward to co-sponsoring, together with Andorra and Norway, the workshop in Botswana later this month.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“We support the Committee's cooperation with organizations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, as well as with regional organizations such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Organization of American States and the Regional Forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It is noteworthy that, through decisions adopted by those regional organizations, 112 States have committed to develop implementation plans or action plans for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), as and if appropriate. The work of those regional organizations complements the efforts of the Security Council's 1540 Committee. We encourage the Committee to forge close links with those and other regional organizations.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“The United States is confident that under the dedicated stewardship of Ambassador Verbeke, the Committee will make progress on updating Taliban entries and the other important issues on its agenda. We pledge our full support in his efforts to do so. We would also like to thank Chairman Burian for his presentation and for his accomplishments during the past six months. Resolution 1540 (2004) is a significant tool for addressing the threat to international peace and security posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery and related materials. We applaud the Committee's efforts to monitor and promote the implementation of the resolution.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“The United States strongly believes that the Committee must focus on updating the list to make it a relevant and potent tool in the fight against the Taliban and Al-Qaida in Afghanistan. We believe in a three-pronged approach clearly laid out in resolution 1735 (2006) - sanctioning new Taliban who are responsible for the current upsurge in violence, de-listing former Taliban who have severed their ties and adding new and updated biographical information to help States better enforce the sanctions. While we welcome recent action by the Committee to add one individual to the Taliban section of the list, much work remains to be done. Many prominent Taliban and Al-Qaida leaders have not been listed, and the Committee must make progress on pending de-listing issues before it.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“The Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) has made important progress under Ambassador Verbeke's strong leadership. We thank him and his staff. The United States would also like to thank the Monitoring Team for its invaluable assistance in helping the Committee to discharge its mandate. Perhaps the key issue facing the Committee today is the accuracy of the consolidated list. As has been stressed, the accuracy of the list is fundamental to ensuring that the 1267 sanctions regime continues to contribute in a meaningful way to international counter-terrorism efforts. Almost a year after the adoption of resolution 1735 (2006), in which the Council stressed the importance of improving the quality of the list, the Monitoring Team has found that list does not sufficiently reflect the real and persistent threat of terrorism.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“The United States commends the Committee's Executive Directorate for hosting an informal meeting in July to address the technical assistance needs of West African States in fulfilling their counter-terrorism obligations under resolution 1373 (2001). That meeting exemplifies CTED's efforts to provide a forum for States that need assistance to convey their needs in practical terms, and for donor States and organizations to better understand the ways they can help. The United States welcomes the appointment of Ambassador Mike Smith of Australia as the new Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. We look forward to working with both him and Chairman Arias to further the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“The United States appreciates the leadership of Chairman Arias and welcomes his report. The Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) play an essential role in ensuring that States implement resolution 1373 (2001). We are pleased to hear about the progress that has been made during the past six months. In particular, the CTC's adoption of 50 preliminary information assessments will help guide the efforts of States to fully implement resolution 1373 (2001). Along with the adoption of the preliminary information assessments, we wish to stress again the need for CTED to provide an analysis of the global status of the implementation by States of resolution 1373 (2001), which the Council can consider as it monitors compliance with that important resolution.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“We encourage all Ivorian parties to abide by international human rights standards. The United States is encouraged by a new bill drafted in January 2007 and mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2007/593) that would establish anti-trafficking programmes in the Ministry of Family, Women and Social Affairs, the judicial police, the International Organization for Migration and several national and international organizations. We understand that that measure is now with the Council of Ministers, and we encourage Cote d'Ivoire to adopt the law soon. Finally, let me also indicate United States support for the draft press statement on Cote d'Ivoire that was distributed by the French delegation.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“We were pleased to see the formal commencement of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) efforts on 20 July, but we are all frustrated by the slow progress of DDR in C6te d'Ivoire since. We hope the ongoing disagreement over ranks and numbers of personnel expected to join the unified army can soon be resolved so that this important process can move forward. The United States reiterates its condemnation of the attack on Prime Minister Soro on 29 June and the several deaths that resulted and stresses that the perpetrators of that criminal act must be brought to justice. We note the decrease in reports of human rights violations in C6te d'Ivoire since the signing of the Ouagadougou Peace Agreement but are still concerned that human rights abuses against civilians continue throughout the country.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“I wish to thank Foreign Minister Bassole and Mr. Moussa for their briefings. We are pleased to have Ambassador Djedje here with us as well. The United States would also like to acknowledge the essential role played by President Compaore and his Government in brokering the Ouagadougou Peace Agreement. We look forward to working with such proven diplomats in the Council next year. The United States applauds the launching of the mobile courts on 25 September. However, as those courts are not operating throughout the country, we urge the Ivorian Government to expand the implementation of that process as soon as possible. Only through a complete, thorough and credible identification, and later registration, process can the ground be paved for free and fair elections in Cote d'Ivoire.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“As we gradually build up the experience and capacity of the Peacebuilding Commission, we should consider how it can assist countries with United Nations peacekeeping missions that are winding down, to ensure that their peacebuilding phase is sustained and successful. In addition, we look forward to considering new modes for the engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission that are tailored to the needs of particular countries and to allow more efficient use of the Commission's resources.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“Let me also add my country's thanks, as well as my own, for the work of Angola, the Netherlands and Norway on the Peacebuilding Commission this past yean The United States looks forward to discussion of the Peacebuilding Commission's future agenda and capacity to take on new countries. At this early stage of the Peacebuilding Commission's development, we want to be sure that the Commission does not overextend itself and that, instead, it has solid successes, with a realistic agenda derived from judicious consideration of the many post-conflict countries that could benefit from the Commission's review.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“We see the Peacebuilding Commission as having a unique niche in the United Nations system, the focal point for garnering long-term political will from the international community and coordinating long-term efforts to ensure sustainable peacebuilding. We would like to see the role of the Peacebuilding Commission strengthened in the United Nations system. We look forward to stronger engagement by the Peacebuilding Commission with the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. We would like to highlight our appreciation for the work of the Peacebuilding Commission's Working Group on Lessons Learned, which is chaired by El Salvador and in which the experiences of post-conflict countries are drawn upon to accumulate best peacebuilding practices.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“We would support formation of a roster of experts who, in coordination with the efforts of other related offices in the United Nations system could assist the Peacebuilding Commission by drawing on existing initiatives. Our own peacebuilding experts in the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization stand ready to work with the Peacebuilding Commission. The United States has still not contributed to the Peacebuilding Fund, but we are in the process of assessing the Fund's performance, as seen in its first year of operation. We urge the Secretary-General to consider commissioning an independent evaluation of the Fund. We are particularly interested in the ultimate sustainability of the initial projects funded by the Fund, given that it is meant to have a catalytic effect in bringing about sustained support.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission's efforts at integrated peacebuilding strategies for the first countries under the Peacebuilding Commission's review, Sierra Leone and Burundi, are a valuable exercise in promoting better dialogue among Governments, civil society representatives, the international community and other relevant actors. We look forward to seeing these strategies translated into concrete programmes and institutions that serve the people of Burundi and Sierra Leone and form the foundation for healthy, peaceful societies in these States. Tracking and monitoring mechanisms for integrated peacebuilding in countries under Peacebuilding Commission review can be helpful in identifying gaps with precision and allowing for the more effective marshalling of resources for the purpose of creating sustainable peace.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“The United States believes strongly in the importance of a successful United Nations Peacebuilding Commission. We appreciate the report presented today by Ambassador Takasu. Preventing a reversion to violence in post-conflict States through sustainable peacebuilding is in the interest of all members of the international community. We applaud the accomplishments of the Peacebuilding Commission during the difficult early days of establishing a new institution. These are the first steps towards achieving coordinated peacebuilding structures that produce tangible and sustainable results. We View the Peacebuilding Commission as, potentially, a key part of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source