S/RES/1618(2005) SC
Security Council resolution 1618 (2005) [on continued terrorist attacks in Iraq]
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Abstentions
| Draft symbol | S/2005/494 |
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| Adopted symbol | S/RES/1618(2005) |
| Category | POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS |
| Sponsors (3) | |
| P5 Positions |
Russia
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United States
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United Kingdom
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China
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France
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| UN Document | S/RES/1618(2005) ↗ |
Vote Consensus — S/PV.5246
Speeches following this vote (10)
Mr. Bolton
I am very pleased that my first participation in the Security Council comes on the day on which the Council has unanimously adopted this resolution condemning terrorism in Iraq, vividly demonstrating broad international support for the Iraqi Government. That support is extremely important as Iraq continues forward with its political, security and economic transition.
Today it is, notably, only d…
Mr. Baali
I would like to begin by expressing my pleasure in very warmly welcoming Ambassador John Bolton, the new Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations. I would like to assure him of our full readiness to work with him as closely as possible and in an open and constructive spirit.
Algeria voted in favour of the resolution on Iraq because it represents a very timely response …
Mr. Duclos
Allow me also to welcome Ambassador Bolton, the new Permanent Representative of the United States of America. I assure him of my delegation’s readiness to cooperate closely with him, as it is our custom to do with the United States Mission.
France has fully supported the resolution just adopted. We resolutely condemn the terrorist attacks being committed in Iraq on an almost daily basis. The Sec…
Mr. Mayoral
First of all, allow me to welcome Ambassador John Bolton. I assure him of my and my delegation’s determination to work with him and his Mission, as we have done since we became members of the Security Council.
My delegation voted in favour of the resolution submitted by the United Kingdom and the United States because Argentina most vigorously and unequivocally condemns and has condemned all act…
Mr. Konuzin
I welcome Ambassador Bolton as Permanent Representative of the United States to the United
Nations. We are prepared to cooperate actively with him in the Security Council and other bodies of the Organization.
Russia voted in favour of resolution 1618 (2005) on terrorist activities in Iraq. We proceed from the premise that any violence against the civilian population is a crime that can have no …
Mr. Sardenberg
At the outset, I wish to join other delegations in extending our welcome to Ambassador John Bolton.
The Brazilian delegation condemns, in the strongest terms, the terrorist acts taking place throughout Iraq. No motivation can justify the deadly toll of civilians on a daily basis. We express our deep condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and the Government of Iraq. Brazil s…
Mr. Cheng Jingye
At the outset, the Chinese delegation would like to welcome Ambassador Bolton among us. We look forward to continuing our cooperation with the United States delegation.
The Chinese delegation strongly condemns the series of terrorist attacks that has taken place recently in Iraq. We would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims of those attacks, to their families and …
Mr. Dumitru
On behalf of the Romanian delegation to the Security Council, I am particularly honoured to warmly welcome the new Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, Ambassador John Bolton. It is our determination to continue our close cooperation with the United States delegation during the next five months, the last leg of Romania’s membership in this body.
We have…
The President
I should now like to make a statement in my capacity as representative of Japan.
Japan welcomes the adoption of resolution 1618 (2005) with unanimous support. That demonstrates the Council’s strong determination to condemn terrorism and to do its utmost to prevent further acts of terrorism in Iraq as well as in other countries and places. In particular, Japan hopes that despite the tragic deaths…
The President
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.
Draft resolution text UNBench dataset (Liang et al.) ↗
The Security Council,
Reaffirming all its previous relevant resolutions on Iraq, in particular resolution 1546 (2004) of 8 June 2004,
Reaffirming its unwavering support for the Iraqi people in their political transition, as outlined in resolution 1546 (2004), further reaffirming Iraq’s independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and calling upon the international community to stand by the Iraqi people in their pursuit of peace, stability and democracy,
Reaffirming also the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and its relevant resolutions, in particular its resolutions 1373 (2001) of 28 September 2001, 1566 (2004) of 8 October 2004, and 1267 (1999) of 25 October 1999 and subsequent resolutions,
Reaffirming the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts,
Commending the courage of the Iraqi people who are working bravely in support of the political and economic transition currently taking place in spite of the grave threat of terrorism,
Welcoming the active steps undertaken by the Government of Iraq towards achieving national dialogue and unity and encouraging continuation of these efforts,
1. Condemns without reservation and in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that have taken place in Iraq, and regards any act of terrorism as a threat to peace and security;
2. Takes note particularly of the shameless and horrific attacks in recent weeks which have resulted in over one hundred deaths, including thirty-two children, employees of the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq, and a member and an expert adviser of the Commission charged with drafting a permanent constitution for a new, democratic Iraq, Mijbil Sheikh Isa and Dhamin Hussin Ubaidi;
3. Further notes with great concern that attacks on foreign diplomats in Iraq have increased in number, and have resulted in the murder or kidnapping of such diplomats;
4. Expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims of these terrorist attacks and their families, and to the people and Government of Iraq;
5. Affirms that acts of terrorism must not be allowed to disrupt Iraq’s political and economic transition currently taking place, including the constitutional drafting process and its referendum, outlined in resolution 1546 (2004);
6. Reaffirms the obligations of Member States under resolutions 1373 (2001) of 28 September 2001, 1267 (1999) of 15 October 1999, 1333 (2000) of 19 December 2000, 1390 (2002) of 16 January 2002, 1455 (2003) of 17 January 2003, 1526 (2004) of 30 January 2004, and 1617 (2005) of 29 July 2005 and other relevant international obligations with respect, inter alia, to terrorist activities in and from Iraq or against its citizens, and specifically strongly urges Member States to prevent the transit of terrorists to and from Iraq, arms for terrorists, and financing that would support terrorists, and re-emphasizes the importance of strengthening the cooperation of the countries in the region, particularly neighbours of Iraq, in this regard;
7. Urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under resolution 1373 (2001), to cooperate actively in efforts to find and bring to justice the perpetrators, organizers and sponsors of these barbaric acts;
8. Expresses its utmost determination to combat terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations;
9. Calls on the international community to support fully the Government of Iraq in exercising its responsibilities to provide protection to the diplomatic community, United Nations staff and other foreign civilian personnel working in Iraq;
10. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Full text of resolution
United Nations S/RES/1618 (2005)
Security Council Distr.: General
4 August 2005
Resolution 1618 (2005)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 5246th meeting,
on 4 August 2005
The Security Council,
Reaffirming all its previous relevant resolutions on Iraq, in particular
resolution 1546 (2004) of 8 June 2004,
Reaffirming its unwavering support for the Iraqi people in their political
transition, as outlined in resolution 1546 (2004), further reaffirming Iraq’s
independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and calling upon the
international community to stand by the Iraqi people in their pursuit of peace,
stability and democracy,
Reaffirming also the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United
Nations and its relevant resolutions, in particular its resolutions 1373 (2001) of
28 September 2001, 1566 (2004) of 8 October 2004, and 1267 (1999) of 25 October
1999 and subsequent resolutions,
Reaffirming the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter
of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist
acts,
Commending the courage of the Iraqi people who are working bravely in
support of the political and economic transition currently taking place in spite of the
grave threat of terrorism,
Welcoming the active steps undertaken by the Government of Iraq towards
achieving national dialogue and unity and encouraging continuation of these efforts,
1. Condemns without reservation and in the strongest terms the terrorist
attacks that have taken place in Iraq, and regards any act of terrorism as a threat to
peace and security;
2. Takes note particularly of the shameless and horrific attacks in recent
weeks which have resulted in over one hundred deaths, including thirty-two
children, employees of the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq, and a
member and an expert adviser of the Commission charged with drafting a permanent
constitution for a new, democratic Iraq, Mijbil Sheikh Isa and Dhamin Hussin
Ubaidi;
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3. Further notes with great concern that attacks on foreign diplomats in Iraq
have increased in number, and have resulted in the murder or kidnapping of such
diplomats;
4. Expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims of these
terrorist attacks and their families, and to the people and Government of Iraq;
5. Affirms that acts of terrorism must not be allowed to disrupt Iraq’s
political and economic transition currently taking place, including the constitutional
drafting process and its referendum, outlined in resolution 1546 (2004);
6. Reaffirms the obligations of Member States under resolutions 1373
(2001) of 28 September 2001, 1267 (1999) of 15 October 1999, 1333 (2000) of
19 December 2000, 1390 (2002) of 16 January 2002, 1455 (2003) of 17 January
2003, 1526 (2004) of 30 January 2004, and 1617 (2005) of 29 July 2005 and other
relevant international obligations with respect, inter alia, to terrorist activities in and
from Iraq or against its citizens, and specifically strongly urges Member States to
prevent the transit of terrorists to and from Iraq, arms for terrorists, and financing
that would support terrorists, and re-emphasizes the importance of strengthening the
cooperation of the countries in the region, particularly neighbours of Iraq, in this
regard;
7. Urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under resolution
1373 (2001), to cooperate actively in efforts to find and bring to justice the
perpetrators, organizers and sponsors of these barbaric acts;
8. Expresses its utmost determination to combat terrorism, in accordance
with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations;
9. Calls on the international community to support fully the Government of
Iraq in exercising its responsibilities to provide protection to the diplomatic
community, United Nations staff and other foreign civilian personnel working in
Iraq;
10. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
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