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2008-09-29

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2010-01-28

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1. “The President (spoke in Chinese): 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. Terje Roed-Larsen, Special Envoy for the Implementation of Security Council Resolution 1559 (2004). It is so decided. I invite Mr. Roed-Larsen to take a seat at the Council table. 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. Members of the Council have before them document 5/2008/654, which contains the eighth semi-annual report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1559 (2004).”

   2008-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6008 (2008) · source

2. “I would like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Lebanon, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Salam (Lebanon) took a seat at the Council table.”

   2008-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6008 (2008) · source

3. “There are no further speakers on my list. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the adoption of its annual report. May I take it that the draft report is adopted by the Council? There being no objection, it is so decided. This decision will be reflected in a note by the President of the Security Council to be issued as document S/2008/678. The Security Council has thus concluded its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.25 am.”

   2008-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6007 (2008) · source

4. “I now give the floor to the representative of Viet Nam in his capacity as head of the delegation responsible for drafting the introduction to this year's annual report.”

   2008-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6007 (2008) · source

5. “The Security Council will now proceed to the consideration of its annual report to the General Assembly, for the period from 1 August 2007 to 31 July 2008. Members of the Council have before them the draft report. The introduction to the draft report was prepared by the delegation of Viet Nam, as President of the Council in July 2008, with the participation of other members of the Council and the immediate past members of the Council. The body of the report was prepared by the Secretariat. I should like to express appreciation to Viet Nam and the Secretariat for their respective contributions. I should like to point out that the format of the draft report now before the Council corresponds to the relevant provisions contained in the notes by the President of 19 July 2006 (5/2006/507) and 19 December 2007 (S/2007/749).”

   2008-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6007 (2008) · source

6. “The Security Council will study expeditiously that request in view of the developments of the situation on the ground." (spoke in Chinese) This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/40. 08-57669 The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 8.20 pm.”

   2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6006 (2008) · source

7. “The Security Council reiterates its determination to continue to monitor closely the implementation of the arms embargo and other measures as set out in its resolution 1807 (2008). "The Security Council expresses its full support for MONUC and condemns all attacks, regardless of their perpetrators, launched against MONUC in the past days. The Council calls on MONUC to continue to implement fully its mandate, in all its aspects, in particular by robust actions to protect civilians at risk and to deter any attempt to threaten the political process by any armed group. "The Security Council duly notes the reinforcement of MONUC requested by the Secretariat of the United Nations.”

   2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6006 (2008) · source

8. “The Council strongly supports the efforts of the Secretary-General to facilitate the dialogue between the leaders of the two countries and encourages him to send a special envoy tasked with this mission as soon as possible. "The Security Council urges the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to take effective steps to ensure that there is no cooperation between elements of the FARDC and the FDLR. The Council also calls upon the Governments of the region to cease all support to the armed groups in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Security Council expresses its concern at the reports of heavy weapons fire across the Democratic Republic of the Congo-Rwanda border.”

   2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6006 (2008) · source

9. “The Council urges all parties to respect fully their obligations under international law to protect civilians, to ensure access to the population in need and to guarantee the safety and security of humanitarian personnel. The Council affirms that any attack against the civilian population, including at major population centres, is totally unacceptable. "The Security Council urges all the signatories to the Goma and Nairobi processes to implement their commitments effectively and in good faith. In this respect, the Security Council calls on the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to take concrete steps to defuse tensions and to restore stability in the region.”

   2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6006 (2008) · source

10. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. (spoke in English) "The Security Council condemns the recent CNDP offensive in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and demands that it bring its operations to an end. The Council welcomes the announcement by Laurent Nkunda of an immediate ceasefire and looks to Laurent Nkunda to ensure its effective and durable implementation, and the CNDP's re-engagement in the Goma process. The Security Council expresses its grave concern about the dramatic humanitarian consequences of the recent fighting.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6006 (2008) · source

11. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in which he requests 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 that representative 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mukongo Ngay (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6006 (2008) · source

12. “"The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to provide a report on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) over the coming year, including information on the impact of armed conflict on women and girls in situations of which the Council is seized, on the obstacles and challenges to strengthening women's participation in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, and recommendations to address those issues, to be submitted to the Security Council by October 2009." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol SfPRST/2008/39. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.45 pm. 39”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source

13. “08-57549 "The Security Council urges Member States and international, regional and subregional organizations to take measures to increase the participation of women in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding and to strengthen the role of women as decision-makers in these areas. The Council calls upon the Secretary-General to appoint more women to pursue good offices on his behalf, particularly as Special Representatives and Special Envoys. "The Security Council strongly condemns all violations of international law committed against women and girls during and after armed conflicts, urges the complete cessation by all parties of such acts with immediate effect, and also urges Member States to bring to justice those responsible for crimes of this nature.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source

14. “After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to the full and effective implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) on women and peace and security, and recalls the relevant statements of its President. "The Security Council takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security (S/2008/622). "The Security Council remains concerned about the underrepresentation of women at all stages of a peace process and in peacebuilding, and recognizes the need to facilitate the full and effective participation of women in these areas, given the vital role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peacebuilding.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source

15. “I wish to remind all speakers, as I indicated this morning, to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the text in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I now give the floor to the representative of Australia.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source

16. “The President (spoke in Chinese): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 29 October 2008 from the Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso, in which he requests that Mrs. Lila Ratsifandrihamanana, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, be invited to participate in the consideration of the item in accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mrs. Ratsifandrihamanana. It is so decided. I invite Mrs. Ratsifandrihamanana to take the seat reserved for her at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source

17. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Denmark and Tonga, 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. At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source

18. “There are still a number of speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. In view of the lateness of the hour, I intend, with the concurrence of members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 p.m. I would like to remind participants that statements should be limited to five minutes insofar as possible. The meeting was suspended at 1.05 p.m. 08-57476”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

19. “At the initiative of the delegation of the United Kingdom, the Security Council will adopt a presidential statement at the conclusion of this open debate, in which the Secretary-General will be requested to submit a report on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) by next October. We support that request. It needs to be pointed out that only a few months ago the Council adopted resolution 1820 (2008), in which the Secretary-General is requested to submit a report on combating sexual violence. We hope that the Secretariat will enhance internal coordination and make the best possible use of the relevant information available to it, so as to submit a report of high quality to the Security Council. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to Her Excellency Ms.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

20. “Thirdly, civil society should continue to be encouraged and supported in taking part in the protection of women. Many colleagues from non-governmental organizations work under difficult conditions in the field to protect the rights and interests of women. Their commendable work deserves our appreciation. China supports them in their continuing efforts to play a constructive role in the protection of women in armed conflict and encourages them to engage with and make recommendations to other organs of the United Nations, especially those that are directly concerned with women's issues.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

21. “have their respective mandates and roles for promoting the rights and interests of women, the Security Council should strengthen its coordination and cooperation with them and work together in addressing the relevant issues. Secondly, efforts should be made to facilitate women's participation in every stage of peace processes so that a solid foundation can be created for consolidating the peace process and achieving lasting peace. We hope that the parties concerned will continue to work and to create an enabling environment for women's full participation and in-depth involvement. In recent years, the Secretariat has taken quite a number of positive measures to increase the number of female staff members and women appointed to senior posts. We expect to see more efforts in this direction in the future.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

22. “We attach great importance to this question and wish to stress the following three points. First, the Security Council has a unique role to play in the question of women, peace and security and should strengthen its coordination and cooperation with other organs of the United Nations. As the organ that bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council should step up its efforts for the prevention and resolution of conflicts so that the root causes of women's suffering in war can be removed and their rights and interest protected to the greatest extent possible. As the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and UNIFEM.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

23. “We are pleased to see that, thanks to the joint efforts by various intergovernmental organizations, regional and subregional organizations, Member States and civil society, the role of women in the prevention of conflicts, peace talks, peacekeeping operations and post-conflict reconstruction has been strengthened, and the concepts of gender equality and the empowerment of women have taken hold. However, we must recognize the reality that as the characteristics of conflicts change and various complex factors become interwoven, resolution 1325 (2000) has yet to be fully implemented. In certain conflict situations, enormous suffering and pain continue to be inflicted on women. Unable to protect their personal security, women can hardly take an effective part in peace processes or political life.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

24. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. I thank participants for their statements: Ms. Mayanja, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women; Mr. Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; Ms. Alberdi, Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM); and Ms. Taylor, Coordinator of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security. Eight years ago, the Security Council adopted resolution 1325 (2000), which laid the foundation for cooperation by the international community in this field.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

25. “In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

26. “I thank Ms. Alberdi for her statement. I now give the floor to Ms. Sarah Taylor, Coordinator of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

27. “I thank Mr. Le Roy for his briefing. I now give the floor to the Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women, Ms. Ines Alberdi.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

28. “I thank Ms. Mayanja for her statement. I now give the floor to Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

29. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2008/622, containing the report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security. I should also like to draw attention to document S/2008/655, which contains a letter dated 15 October 2008 from the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper on the subject of this meeting. I now give the floor to the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, Ms. Rachel Mayanja.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

30. “Rachel Mayanja, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women; Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; and Ms. Ines Alberdi, Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women. There being no objection, it is so decided. 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 Ms. Sarah Taylor, Coordinator of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security. There being no objection, it is so decided. 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.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

31. “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. At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (spoke in Chinese): 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 Ms.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

32. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Norway, the Philippines, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source

33. “A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Belgium, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Panama, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam The President (spoke in Chinese): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1842 (2008). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.15 a.m. 08-57470”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6004 (2008) · source

34. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2008/672, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of members to document S/2008/598, which contains the text of a letter dated 8 October 2008 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004) concerning Cote d'Ivoire addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the report of the Group of Experts on Cote d'Ivoire. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6004 (2008) · source

35. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Cote d'Ivoire, in which he requests 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 that representative 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. N'Gbichi (Cote d'lvoire) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6004 (2008) · source

36. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 3.50 p.m.”

    2008-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6003 (2008) · source

37. “The Council is 2 meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the deployment of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, contained in document 8/2008/659. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, and Ms. Susana Malcorra, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support. I now give the floor to Mr. Le Roy.”

    2008-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6003 (2008) · source

38. “The President (spoke in Chinese): 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. Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Le Roy to take a seat at the Council table. 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 Ms. Susana Malcorra, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support. It is so decided. I invite Ms. Malcorra to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2008-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6003 (2008) · source

39. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Sudan, in which he requests 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 that representative 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mohamad (Sudan) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2008-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6003 (2008) · source

40. “I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Cote d'Ivoire, Mr. Choi Young-Jin, for his statement. There are no further speakers on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of this subject. The meeting rose at 10.20 am. 08-56874”

    2008-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6001 (2008) · source

41. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2008/645, which contains the eighteenth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'lvoire. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Choi Young-Jin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Cote d'lvoire and Head of 2 the United Nations Operation in Cote d'lvoire . I now give the floor to Mr. Choi Young-Jin.”

    2008-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6001 (2008) · source

42. “The President (spoke in Chinese): In accordance with the understanding reached in the course of 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. Choi Young-Jin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Cote d'lvoire and Head of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'lvoire. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Choi to take a seat at the Council table. 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.”

    2008-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6001 (2008) · source

43. “I should like to inform the Council that l have received a letter from the representative of Cote d'lvoire, in which he requests 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 that representative 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Bailly (Cote d'Ivoire) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2008-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6001 (2008) · source

44. “We support the Security Council's continuing positive and constructive role in promoting that both sides resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiation. I shall now resume my function as President of the Council. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.30 am. 08-56550”

    2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source

45. “We believe that the most important thing at 14 present is for the parties, in the interests of their bilateral relations and of peace and stability in the Horn of Africa, to remain calm and exercise restraint so as to prevent the situation from deteriorating further. We are always in favour of resolving differences through dialogue and negotiation, and we are opposed to the use of military means. We expect Djibouti and Eritrea to start a dialogue as soon as possible and to seek a solution to their differences through consultations on an equal footing. We also support the mediation efforts made by the United Nations Secretary-General and the regional organizations such as the African Union and the Arab League. We also call on Djibouti and Eritrea to cooperate with those efforts.”

    2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source

46. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. Like my colleagues who have spoken before me, I warmly welcome to New York the President of the Republic of Djibouti, His Excellency Mr. Guelleh, and thank him for his briefing to the Security Council. We also wish to thank the Permanent Representative of Eritrea for his statement. Djibouti and Eritrea have tense relations arising from their border dispute. We deeply regret that tension and note that, following the outbreak of the border dispute between them in June, the Security Council issued a presidential statement (S/PRST/2008/20) on 12 June.”

    2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source

47. “I thank the President of the Republic of Djibouti for his statement. I invite the representative of Eritrea to take the floor.”

    2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source

48. “The President (spoke in Chinese): On behalf of the Security Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Desta (Eritrea) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in response to a note verbale dated 3 October 2008 from the Permanent Mission of Djibouti to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, contained in document S/2008/635. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti.”

    2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source

49. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Djibouti and Eritrea, 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 procedures. There being no objection, it is so decided. I request the Chief of Protocol to escort His Excellency Mr. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti, to a seat at the Council table. Mr. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic oijibouti, was escorted to a seat at the Council table.”

    2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source

50. “I thank Mr. Pascoe for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.30 a.m.”

    2008-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5999 (2008) · source