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lines on the record: 404
first: 2006-12-12
most recent: 2010-07-06
sittings or episodes: 47
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“There is only one answer: constant dialogue among the democratically elected political leaders. In a country like mine, dialogue should be permanent. For that reason, I use every opportunity to stress that the only thing that should never stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina is dialogue. Unfortunately, we in Bosnia and Herzegovina are well aware of what happens when dialogue ceases and of the enormous price we paid in the past war. Currently, the basic problem in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the lack of political dialogue. As a matter of fact, such dialogue exists only when it is initiated and assisted by representatives of the international community. As for constitutional reform, I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate my determination and decisiveness in resolving this issue.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“With regard to police reform, in the previous period we held intensive negotiations but did not reach an agreement. Regrettably, some political groups have ignored the efforts and readiness of others to compromise, maintaining their extreme positions. Because of their take it or leave it attitude, we were unable to reach an agreement which would lead us directly to the signing of a stabilization and association agreement with the European Union. I am surprised to see such a lack of responsibility in governing on the part of the representatives of those political groups as well as their lack of understanding that the reforms are a matter of the process and not a matter of the moment. The question is how to proceed and how to achieve the much-needed agreement.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“At the very beginning of my mandate, I clearly stated that between inertia and action, I would choose action as the only way to move forward. Aware of the significance of this historical moment and the challenges that Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing, I emphasized that the most important programme goals of my office were police reform, continuation of defence reform in line with Partnership for Peace membership, continued efforts on constitutional reform, economic reform and intensified cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). During my mandate, I will be fully committed to the reform process. I would like to briefly inform the Security Council about the obstacles we have faced and the progress that we have made so far.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“I thank Mr. Schwarz-Schilling for his thoughtful and comprehensive briefing. I now invite His Excellency Mr. Nikola Spirie, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to make a statement. Mr. Spiric' (Bosnia and Herzegovina) (spoke in Bosnian; English interpretation provided by the delegation): In January of this year, I addressed the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and presented the next four-year programme with enthusiasm and a desire to achieve crucial changes across the board. A brief summary of the programme is as follows: a general mobilization of positive forces in our country and a need to reach compromise and find common interests everywhere.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“I should also like to draw the attention of members to document S/2007/268, which contains the text of a letter dated 8 May 2007 from the Secretary- General transmitting the ninth report on the activities of the European Union military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling. As this is the last briefing that Mr. Schwarz-Schilling will present to the Council in his capacity as the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina, I wish, on behalf of the members of the Council, to express our appreciation to High Representative Schwarz-Schilling for his important contribution to the consolidation of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I now give him the floor.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to photocopies of document S/2007/253, which contains the text of a letter dated 3 May 2007 from the Secretary-General transmitting the thirty-first report on the implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. I should like to note for the benefit of members that non-English language versions of that document have unfortunately not been issued at this time. The presidency has requested an explanation for that, so that we may explain to the members of the Council the reason for that lapse.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“Nikola Sv'piric', Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, was escorted to a seat at the Council table. The President: On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to Mr. Nikola gpirie, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Matussek (Germany) took the seat reserved for him at the side ofthe Council Chamber The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling, High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is so decided. I invite the High Representative to take a seat at the Council table.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. I request the Protocol Officer to escort His Excellency Mr. Nikola Spiric', Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to a seat at the Council table. Mr.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“The Security Council must be united in insisting that Syria and Iran abide by their obligations under Council resolutions to respect Lebanese sovereignty and end their support for the armed militias, who pose a threat to the Lebanese State and to the stability of the region.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“We support the efforts of the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission and look forward to the timely establishment of a tribunal of an international character in order to help insure that justice is done. We remain concerned by mounting evidence of the continued shipment of arms to Hizbollah and other armed groups and call on all States to enforce the arms 07-31853 embargo established by Council resolution 1701 (2006). The presidential statement of 17 April (S/PRST/2007/12)underscored the Council's resolve that the arms embargo be enforced. In that regard, we are pleased with the Council's support for the dispatch of an independent mission to assess the monitoring of the Lebanese-Syrian border.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“Its decision to charge Egypt and Jordan with outreach to Israel on the Initiative is a good first step, and it is important that this dialogue expand in the future to include more Arab States. Turning to Lebanon, the United States remains committed to a sovereign, democratic and prosperous Lebanon. We continue to call for the full implementation of all Security Council resolutions pertaining to Lebanon, including 1559 (2004), 1680 (2006) and 1701 (2006). And I would note that this includes the immediate release of the Israeli soldiers abducted last summer. It remains critically important that all those involved in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and in other attacks in Lebanon since October 2004 be held accountable.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“And we also support the immediate release of BBC journalist Alan Johnston. Beyond the parties themselves, the international community, particularly States in the region, should commit itself to helping the parties succeed. The Arab League's reaffirmation in Riyadh in March of the 2002 Arab League Peace Initiative offers the prospect of a regional political horizon for Israel to complement the bilateral Israeli-Palestinian track. Just as Israelis and Palestinians should clarify a political horizon together, so should the Arab States clarify a political horizon for Israel. Those two tracks are not substitutes one for the other; indeed they reinforce each other. We welcome the 18 April meeting of the Arab League Follow-up Committee.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“Only a Palestinian Authority Government that accepts those principles can fulfil the aspirations of the Palestinian people for a better future and a State of their own. But there are those who wish to undermine the efforts of President Abbas, Prime Minister Olmert and the international community to advance peace. It is the responsibility of the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority Government to prevent terror and take the necessary steps to stop attacks from within Gaza, and we call on them to do so. Hamas' latest rocket attacks and breach of the ceasefire send a clear signal that it is not prepared to support progress towards peace and that Hamas is the obstacle to the Palestinian people's ability to achieve their aspirations of statehood. In that regard, we also call again for the long-overdue release of Corporal Shalit.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“While we are not yet at final status negotiations, those important issues can and should be discussed now. The work of peace is made more complex by the posture of the Palestinian Authority Unity Government. The position of the United States and that of the Quartet is clear: we will support a Palestinian Authority Government committed to the Quartet's foundational principles of peace, renunciation of Violence, recognition of Israel and acceptance of previous agreements and obligations, including the Road Map. Those are principles upon which any Palestinian State must be founded. Its commitment to those principles must be the measure of international support for the Palestinian Authority Government.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“During the most recent visit of Secretary Rice to the region, Prime Minister Olmert and President Abbas agreed to hold bi-weekly meetings to discuss practical issues such as security and movement and access, which impact the daily lives of Palestinians and Israelis. They also agreed to work on developing a political horizon. The first of those meetings was held on 15 April, and we believe that represents an important step forward on the bilateral Israeli- Palestinian track. It is our hope and expectation that these regular meetings will build confidence between the parties, improve the lives of their respective peoples and lay the foundation for meaningful negotiations in the future. Palestinians must know that their State will be viable. Israelis must know that a future State of Palestine will not be a threat.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“Recent months have seen some potentially promising developments in rebuilding the momentum necessary to advance efforts towards peace. The United States remains firmly committed to the vision of two States - Israel and Palestine - living side by side in peace and security, and to the Road Map as the best way to achieve that goal. There is a growing consensus in support of that vision and an urgent desire to achieve It. Prime Minister Olmert and President Abbas are both committed to working towards the realization of that vision. We, the international community, should support their efforts and those of responsible regional actors who are committed to progress towards the establishment of a Palestinian State.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“The United States has a long history of extending a helping hand so that people can live in democratic societies with robust economies and strong and stable governance. We intend to continue that support, working with freedom-loving people everywhere to face the future constructively with confidence and determination.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“The most effective way to bolster security and stability is to increase the capacity of States to govern effectively. States that can govern effectively can better anticipate and manage change and the challenges that come with change. Successful development strategies must focus on education, rule of law, human freedom and economic opportunity. The international community joined together in recognizing that at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002. Well-governed countries grow and prosper. Economic growth provides the resources, in both developed and developing countries, to address energy and environmental challenges, including challenges associated with climate change.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“United States greenhouse gas emissions increased only 0.6 per cent between 2004 and 2005, compared with a l per cent increase over the 1990-2005 period. We have invested some $35 billion in climate-related science and technology since 2001, including over $17 billion in energy technologies. Internationally, climate and energy issues are being actively addressed through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and other venues with appropriate mandates. The Bush Administration has pledged $500 million to the Global Environmental Facility over the next four years - and that is the largest contribution of any country - to help developing countries address these problems. Those efforts matter, including because a lack of energy security can exacerbate economic and political problems.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“Through the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate, we are expanding investment and trade in cleaner energy technologies. We are leading global efforts for the commercial deployment of near-zero-emissions coal technology through $1.65 billion in tax credits. The United States Energy Policy Act authorizes $5 billion over five years in tax incentives to encourage private investments in energy efficiency and alternative renewable energy. We dedicate about $180 million a year to promote adaptation to climate variability and change and to other climate change priority areas in developing countries. At home, we are on track to meet our goal of reducing our economy's greenhouse gas intensity by 18 per cent from 2002 to 2012.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“Climate change clearly presents serious challenges. Under the able presidency of the United Kingdom, in Gleneagles, two years ago, Group of Eight (G-8) leaders emphasized that energy security, climate change and sustainable development are fundamentally linked. In consultation with our developing country partners, G-S leaders committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve the global environment and enhance energy security in ways that promote human development. To achieve those goals, the United States is pursuing a wide range of activities and programmes. For example, we are working with Brazil to advance biofuels. We facilitated an agreement with China to install the largest coal mine methane power facility in the world.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“We welcome the recent conversations between Secretary-General Ban and President Al-Bashir affirming the commitment of the Government of the Sudan to the consensus reached on 16 November 2006 in Addis Ababa. We call on the Government of the Sudan to honour its commitments and facilitate implementation of the agreed-upon framework, including the deployment of a hybrid United Nations- African Union peacekeeping force to Darfur. The Security Council will judge the commitment of the Government of the Sudan by real advancement towards peace and security for the people of Darfur.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“We also recognize that assistance to returning refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as support for the communities that receive them, is central to southern Sudan's recovery. We salute the work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration in leading efforts to assist displaced Sudanese to return home and restart their lives. Ending the violence and suffering in Darfur remains among the highest priorities for the United States. We continue to work closely with the United Nations, the African Union and our international partners to stop the conflict, ensure the delivery of humanitarian relief and hold accountable those individuals responsible for atrocities against the people of Darfur.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“That highlights the broader impact of the Darfur conflict on neighbouring regions. We strongly support Under-Secretary-General Holmes' call for the deployment of a peacekeeping force to eastern Chad and encourage the United Nations to finalize modalities for such a force with the Government of Chad as soon as possible. 9 We share Mr. Holmes' positive outlook on the humanitarian situation in southern Sudan. With a negotiated settlement to the more than 20 years of civil war, the people of southern Sudan are now able to focus on recovery and development. We recognize that continued support for the rehabilitation of social and economic infrastructure in southern Sudan is critical to sustainable peace and development.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“We are deeply concerned about the continuing rise of violence in Darfur, including the direct targeting of humanitarian workers through vehicle hijacking, detentions and armed invasions of non-governmental organization (NGO) compounds. United Nations and NGO staff who coordinate security awareness among humanitarian actors are increasingly harassed and prevented from doing their job. This environment of violence and intimidation affects the morale of relief workers who are already working in an incredibly challenging environment and negatively impacts the ability of United Nations agencies and NGOs to recruit and deploy qualified staff. In the last week, we have witnessed further violence in eastern Chad, displacing up to 8,000 civilians in an area already hosting a large number of Sudanese refugees.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Rising violence - including targeted attacks on aid workers, increasingly restricted access to populations in need, and the Government of the Sudan's continuing bureaucratic stranglehold on relief efforts - keep Darfur on the bring of catastrophe. We commend the recent agreement between the United Nations and the Government of the Sudan to lift restrictions for humanitarian workers in Darfur. However, we note that similar commitments have been made and not honoured in the past. We therefore call again on the Government of the Sudan to abide by its commitments and to lift its obstruction of humanitarian operations in Darfur.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“I, too, should like to thank Under-Secretary- General Holmes for his informative briefing on the humanitarian situation in the Sudan, Chad and the Central African Republic. It is particularly helpful to hear his first-hand observations, and we are grateful that Mr. Holmes decided to focus his first field mission 07-29528 as Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs on that most pressing crisis. The United States shares the View that the international effort since 2004 has been largely successful in stabilizing the humanitarian situation in Darfur. The large-scale relief effort has helped bring mortality and malnutrition levels below emergency thresholds. However, as Under-Secretary-General Holmes noted, in the past year key indicators have taken a turn for the worse and our collective gains are now under threat.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Anything less would signal continued disregard and disdain for the body to which they are here to speak. In closing, let me reiterate that the United States remains firmly committed to finding a peaceful and diplomatic solution to resolve what we all feel is a grave threat to international peace and security. While we regret the need for this resolution, our vote here today shows that the Council can and will act accordingly when countries violate their international obligations. We look forward to Iran's full compliance with this resolution, which would signal its willingness to engage in constructive negotiations over the future of its nuclear programme. Such negotiations, if successfully completed, will have profound and tangible benefits for Iran, and, most importantly, for the Iranian people.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“In the past, we have heard Iranian representatives profess Iran's peaceful intentions, claim- incorrectly - violations of Iran's rights, argue about so-called double standards, and raise other false claims designed to distract the international community and world opinion from the issue at hand- that is, Iran's non-compliance with its obligations. We hope that the Iranian delegation's presence here reflects its Government's understanding of the weight that should be attached to the decisions of the Council and the binding obligations that Iran has a Member of the Organization under Article 25 of the Charter to accept and carry out the decisions of the Security Council. We look forward to their response and hope that their message is one that the Council and the entire international community can embrace.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“Sadly, we have seen attempts by Iran's President to question the undeniable tragedies that unfolded during that period. That is why it was so significant that the General Assembly established a formal day of remembrance of the Holocaust, in addition to its adoption by consensus of a resolution rejecting denials of the Holocaust. To forget the past, or, even worse, to attempt to rewrite it is to invite it to be repeated, and we cannot allow that to happen. In a few moments, we will hear from the Iranian delegation.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“Iran's Supreme Leader has pledged that Iran would undertake "illegal acts" if the Council proceeded with the adoption of this resolution. Article 2 of the Charter makes clear that all Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State. Calls by Iran's leaders to have Israel, a State Member of the United Nations, "wiped off the map" stand in stark contrast to everything for which this body stands. That contrast is amplified by Iran's continued well-known role as one of the world's leading State sponsors of terrorism. The United Nations was born from the ashes and horrific events of the Second World War and the Holocaust.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“Many other Governments around the world, including some represented on this Council, enjoy national civilian nuclear energy programmes without any difficulties, demonstrating that there is no incompatibility between a country's right to a peaceful nuclear energy programme and its non-proliferation obligations. Iran's rejection of this offer sends a deeply troubling signal to the entire international community. Nonetheless, my Government also associates itself with the statement read by the United Kingdom reaffirming our offer and willingness to resolve this issue through negotiations. The current path chosen by Iran's leadership poses a direct challenge to the very principles on which the United Nations was founded. Iran's leadership openly proclaims that the Council is "illegal" and that its resolutions are "torn pieces of paper".”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“The six Governments, including my own, that have been trying in vain to get to negotiations with the Iranians over the past year recognize Iran's right to peaceful, civil nuclear energy in conformity with all articles and obligations of the NPT. In fact, the generous proposal put on the table by the six parties last June - an offer that remains on the table today - includes assistance in the construction of civilian light-water nuclear power plants. These plants would generate electricity for the people of Iran but be of no use to Iran's nuclear weapons programme.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“With respect to the measures adopted today, we would also like to note our understanding that the new resolution does not introduce any changes to the provisions contained in paragraph 15 of resolution 1737 (2006). The asset freeze, therefore, does not prevent a person or entity designated in the annexes to resolution 1737 (2006) and resolution 1747 (2007) from making payments due under a contract entered into before that person or entity was listed in those cases covered by paragraph 15. The Iranian leadership has claimed that this Council seeks to deprive Iran of its right to peaceful nuclear energy - and we may hear that again today. That is simply not true.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“I would hope they would make the choice that most of the free world wants them to make, which is there is no need to have a weapons programme; there is no need to isolate your people. It is not in your interest to do so. And should they agree to verifiably suspend their enrichment, the United States will be at the table with our partners." The decisions of the Iranian leadership, however, required the Council to act. It is our solemn responsibility to take measures which will not only halt the development of Iran's nuclear weapons programme, but encourage the leadership of Iran to choose a different path, which will benefit the entire Iranian nation - including its Government-professed aspiration for nuclear energy.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“Let me be clear, though, to the Iranian people: these measures that we are adopting today are in no way meant to punish the civilian population of Iran. Resolution 1747 (2007) is properly tailored to target Iranian institutions and officials that support Iran's nuclear and missile programmes. It forbids Iran to provide any arms to anyone, anywhere, and calls on all nations not to export to Iran any major arms. The world has benefited greatly from the rich, vibrant culture that the people of Iran have to offer. My own country is proud to be home to hundreds of thousands citizens and residents of Iranian origin, and we are fortunate to benefit from their many contributions to our society. We hope for a different dynamic with Iran. As President Bush has stated, "Iran now has an opportunity to make its choice.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“Iran called the Council's decisions invalid and an extralegal act, and vowed that the new resolution would not be an obstacle in the way of Iran's nuclear progress. Sadly, Iran continues to defy the will of the international community, the decisions of this Council and its obligations under international law. For that reason it is entirely appropriate and necessary that we have adopted stronger measures to persuade the regime to make its country more secure by abandoning its pursuit of nuclear weapons. Should Iran choose a different path, this resolution makes clear that we are prepared and willing to adopt additional measures. Indeed, in the face of Iran's continued defiance, the United States expects that the Council will continue to incrementally increase pressure on the Iranian Government.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“In July of last year, we adopted resolution 1696 (2006), which demanded that Iran verifiably suspend all its uranium enrichment-related and reprocessing activities and cooperate fully with the steps required by the International Atomic Energy Agency. That resolution was ignored by Iran. Resolution 1737 (2006), adopted unanimously last December, took appropriate action against the regime in the light of the failure by Iran's leadership to comply with the decisions of the Council. It, too, was ignored by Iran. Instead, Iran has expanded its enrichment activities and continued construction of the heavy- water research reactor at Arak, while scaling back even further its cooperation with the IAEA.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“Without such cooperation and transparency, the Agency will not be able to provide assurances about the absence of undeclared nuclear material and activities in Iran or about the exclusively peaceful nature of that programme." (S/2007/ 100, annex, enclosure) The unanimous adoption today of resolution 1747 (2007) sends a clear and unambiguous message to Iran: the regime's continued pursuit of a nuclear-weapons capability, in violation of its treaty obligations as well as its obligations as a State Member of the United Nations, will only further isolate Iran and make it less, not more, secure. In the light of that history, it is not only appropriate, but the responsibility of the Security Council, to act. And we have done so in a careful and deliberate manner.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“A nuclear programme has been hidden from the international community, in violation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), a programme that slowly and incompletely is emerging from the shadows, only because of the efforts of international inspectors and outside groups. Let me quote from paragraph 29 of the IAEA Director General's most recent report summing up the basic problem: "given the existence in Iran of activities undeclared to the Agency for 20 years, it is necessary for Iran to enable the Agency, through maximum cooperation and transparency, to fully reconstruct the history of Iran's nuclear programme.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“The United States is pleased that the Security Council has once again unanimously taken action against what is clearly a grave threat to international peace and security. The Iranian leadership's continued defiance of the Council in failing to comply with resolutions 1696 (2006) and 1737 (2006) requires that we uphold our responsibilities defined in the Charter of this esteemed body and take necessary action. While we hope that Iran responds to this resolution by complying with its international legal obligations, the United States is fully prepared to support additional measures in 60 days should Iran choose another course. We are here today because of the decisions of Iran's leadership. Their actions include more than 20 years of deception of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“The Iraqi Government also invited its neighbours Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait - as well as Bahrain, Egypt, the five permanent members of the Security Council and the United Nations - to a meeting in Baghdad on 10 March. At that meeting all attendees announced their support for Iraqi security and stability. The Iraqi Government is continuing its efforts to secure a stable future for Iraq's citizens. Further progress in the political, economic and security arenas is essential to helping Iraq achieve its goals. The continued support of the international community remains important to Iraq's efforts, rooted in respect for Iraq's sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“Under a separate United Nations agreement, Fijian troops also provide static and close-in protection for United Nations personnel and facilities in Baghdad. The United Nations Trust Fund to Support the Distinct Entity Created to Provide Security for the United Nations Presence in Iraq, which covers "middle ring" security expenses, is facing dwindling resources. Contributions to the Fund are necessary to ensure the continued critical support provided by the middle ring security forces for the United Nations Mission in Iraq. We call on Member States to consider contributing. The Iraqi Government remains engaged in efforts to build positive relations with its neighbours. Over the last three months, Syria and Iraq have reopened their embassies in each other's capitals, and Iraq has re- established its embassy in Saudi Arabia.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“The efforts of the United Nations to protect and promote the rights of Iraqis and to assist the vulnerable are also critical elements for Iraqi stability. A robust UNAMI presence remains essential to those efforts. In addition to Baghdad, the United Nations has representatives in Irbil and Basra. The Multinational Force in Iraq continues to assist UNAMI and to help UNAMI achieve its goal of a full, robust and secure presence in Iraq. Multinational forces - notably, the Georgian, Romanian and South Korean contingents - continue to provide security for the United Nations in Baghdad, Basra and Irbil, respectively. Those troops provide static site security, reconnaissance, security patrols, convoy escorts, checkpoints and, when necessary, medical and emergency evacuation.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“A combined force of 1,000 soldiers from both the Iraqi and the United States armies cordoned off the area to assist the police during the operation. Continued coordination is critical in order to combat the ongoing threat to peace and stability in the country and to prepare Iraqis for assuming full responsibility for the country's security. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), under the leadership of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ashraf Qazi, is playing an important role in support of Iraq. United Nations leadership and expertise will continue to be needed as Iraq moves forward to prepare for provincial elections, conduct possible referendums, continue work on national reconciliation and the constitutional review and implement the International Compact.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“Iraq and the MNF-I continue to work to address the logistical and sustainment-capability needs of the Iraqi security forces. Coordination between Iraqi and MNF-I forces in security operations has been good. On 27 February, special Iraqi army forces detained 16 suspected militiamen during operations with Coalition advisers in Sadr City, targeting the leadership of several rogue Jaysh al-Mahdi cells, who allegedly direct and perpetrate sectarian murder, torture and kidnapping. Iraqi cooperation with the MNF-I is also evident in other areas of Iraq. Last month, approximately 500 Iraqi police led a large-scale operation in Anbar province that resulted in the capture of 13 known terrorists and one large weapons cache.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“The Iraqi security forces are increasingly taking the operational lead and demonstrating an increased capacity to plan and execute counter-insurgency operations. On 20 December 2006, the MNF-I transferred security responsibility for An-Najaf province, which has a population of nearly 1 million residents, to provincial Iraqi control. In February, the British Government announced that it would withdraw 1,600 of its 7,100 troops from southern Iraq by the end of the year as it transitions increased security responsibility to the Iraqi security forces. As of 5 March 2007, eight division headquarters, 31 brigade headquarters and 93 Iraqi army battalions had assumed the lead for counter-insurgency operations within their assigned areas of operations.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“Although it is too early to point to a firm trend, the initial security effort under the new plan has recently reduced violence in Baghdad. The effort has been assisted by citizen-provided tips to find several insurgent bomb-making sites and weapons caches in the Baghdad area. As part of the measures to address the source of the violence, the Iraqi Government has allocated about $150 million of its 2007 budget for a demobilization, disarmament and reintegration process for militias. Putting that process into action, together with continued political progress on national reconciliation and the passage of a de-Ba'athification law, are important components in ensuring long-term stability in the country.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“Infrastructure attacks have decreased, going down from over four per week in 2005 and early 2006 to an average of one per week more recently. Yet weak ministerial oversight and ineffectual rapid-repair teams have proved major impediments to improving the supply of essential services. In announcing the Baghdad security plan in January, the Prime Minister and his Government committed to the following actions by the Iraqi security forces: holding accountable all those who break the law, without regard to sect or political affiliation; denying sanctuary for criminals or murderers; not allowing militias to serve as a replacement for the State control of local security; and providing military commanders with freedom of action and the ability to do what is needed without political interference or micromanagement.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“As was the case during the previous reporting period, much of the violence is attributable to sectarian motives, including hostility among factions within sects. More than 80 per cent of the violence observed by MNF-I troops is limited to four provinces - Baghdad, Anbar, Salah ad-Din and Diyala - and to within 30 miles of the Iraqi capital itself. However, such violence also occurs in other population centres, such as Kirkuk, Mosul and Basra. 07-27094 Iraqi civilians and the Iraqi security forces suffer the majority of the casualties. Attacks - such as the 3 February truck bomb in the centre of Baghdad that killed 105 civilians and wounded 251 and the 6 March attacks in Hillah that killed over 100 people and injured more than 150 - continue in an effort to intimidate and demoralize the Iraqi people and destabilize the country.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source