At the outset, we thank the Japanese presidency for having convened today’s meeting. We also congratulate Ms. Margot Wallström on her appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. We are prepared to cooperate with her in fulfilment of her mandate.
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For the last five years, the issue of protection of civilians in armed conflict has been a regular fixture of the United Nations and the Security Council. The need for ongoing attention to this matter has been referenced, as well, in the report of the High-level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Chan…
First, I congratulate Judge Meron and the current permanent judges of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) on their re- election to new terms, as well as the two new permanent judges of the ICTY. The results of the elections show that the Member States of the United N…
Much has been done in the four years since resolution 1325 (2000) was adopted. We are grateful to the Under-Secretary-General, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund for their statements reviewing accomplishments over the past four yea…
I should like to express our gratitude to the Presidents and Prosecutors of the two Tribunals for their thorough briefings to the Security Council and for their assessments on prospects for the implementation of the completion strategies of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslav…
Over the past five years, issues relating to the protection of civilians in armed conflict have been a constant focus for the United Nations and for the Security Council. Despite the existence of a whole arsenal of international human rights instruments and international humanitarian law, completely…
First, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your words of condolence following the terrorist act that took place in Moscow today, and which caused human casualties.
We welcome this meeting of the Security Council at which we hope further measures will be considered to ensure observance of …
The date 31 October 2003 marks the third anniversary of the Security Council’s adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). During those years it has been possible to achieve a great deal in resolving an important range of issues linked to women’s
contribution to maintaining and strengthening international …
First of all, I would like to join my colleagues in thanking the Presidents and the Prosecutors of the two Tribunals for their extremely interesting and detailed statements. I would also like to make several comments and ask a question, as previous speakers have done.
The International Criminal Tri…
Thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting, the purpose of which, as we see it, is not only to review progress to date but also to determine priorities, forms and methods for the subsequent work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). Not only the quality of work of the Committee, …
First allow me, Madam, to say how delighted we are to see you presiding over the Council as it discusses such an important issue: the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We would also like to express our gratitude to Secretary-General Kofi Annan, to Under-Secretary-General Oshima and to the D…
The Security Council’s adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) on 31 October 2000 once again reaffirmed the great importance of the whole range of issues related to the contribution that women can make to the maintenance and strengthening of international peace and security, to the situation of women in …
Allow me, at the outset, to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the Council presidency and to wish you success in your work. I also express our gratitude to your predecessor, Ambassador Tafrov, for his successful guidance of the work of the Council in September. We are also grateful to the …
Allow me, first of all, to thank Mr. Kenzo Oshima for the detailed briefing he has given us today on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
The problem of protecting civilians in armed conflict remains one of the most burning issues of our day. In our view, it is only normal that the Securi…
First of all, allow me to express our respect for, and gratitude to, Mrs. Ogata for her enormous contribution to the cause of the protection of refugees, for her many years of cooperation with our country, and for the assistance which the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (…
Nowadays the problem of crime has become a factor that cannot be neglected by any State that seeks to ensure the security, tranquillity and well-being of its citizens. Modern criminals long ago realized the true advantages of close international links, and they have not been slow to use them for the…
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda is an important element of the general process of achieving national reconciliation in that country. In support of efforts to enhance its effectiveness, we welcome the request of the
We also believe that, if the Tribunal is to function effectively, fur…
The Russian delegation welcomes the adoption of the Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings and views it as an important contribution to the expansion of the international legal basis for combating international terrorism. However, we do have some specific concerns about what has been e…
As a major maritime Power, Russia attaches great importance to problems of international maritime law and has actively participated at every stage of the efforts to improve cooperation among States in this area. In this connection, we welcome recent events that have allowed us to get down to practic…
