United Nations S/PV.6975 Security Council Provisional asdfSixty-eighth year 6975th meeting Thursday, 6 June 2013, 10 a.m. New York President: Mr. Simmonds ................................... (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) Members: Argentina ....................................... Ms. Millicay Australia . Mr. Quinlan Azerbaijan ...................................... Mr. Mehdiyev China .......................................... Mr. Li Baodong France .......................................... Mr. Bertoux Guatemala ....................................... Mr. Briz Gutiérrez Luxembourg ..................................... Ms. Lucas Morocco ........................................ Mr. Bouchaara Pakistan ........................................ Mr. Masood Khan Republic of Korea ................................. Mr. Sul Kyung-hoon Russian Federation ................................ Mr. Pankin Rwanda ......................................... Mr. Gasana Togo ........................................... Mr. Menan United States of America ........................... Mr. DeLaurentis Agenda The situation in Somalia Report of the Secretary-General on Somalia (S/2013/326) This record contains the text of speeches delivered in English and of the interpretation of speeches delivered in the other languages. The final text will be printed in the Official Records of the Security Council. Corrections should be submitted to the original languages only. They should be incorporated in a copy of the record and sent under the signature of a member of the delegation concerned to the Chief of the Verbatim Reporting Service, room U-506. 13-35562 (E) *1335562* S/PV.6975 The meeting was called to order at 10.10 a.m. peace to Somalia. They have made progress possible. We must not allow any reversals of the hard-won gains. Adoption of the agenda This week, we passed a major milestone in the The agenda was adopted. engagement of the United Nations in Somalia with the successful launch of the United Nations Assistance The situation in Somalia Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) in Mogadishu. The Secretary-General’s new Special Representative, Report of the Secretary-General on Somalia Mr. Nicholas Kay, has already met the Speaker of (S/2013/326) Parliament and the Prime Minister, pending President The President: Under rule 37 of the Council’s Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s return to the country. provisional rules of procedure, I invite the UNSOM will support political dialogue, peacebuilding representatives of Ethiopia and Somalia to participate and the protection of human rights. However, in this meeting. successfully meeting the major peacebuilding challenges will depend primarily on the efforts of On behalf of the Council, I welcome the presence the Government of Somalia. Foremost among those at the Council table of Her Excellency Ms. Fowsiyo challenges is the establishment of a well-functioning Yusuf Haji Adan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister federal structure. A parallel challenge are cooperative of Foreign Affairs of the Somali Republic. relations between Somalia and its neighbours, based on The Security Council will now begin its mutual and complementary interest. consideration of the item on its agenda. Eight months since its formation, the Federal I wish to draw the attention of Council members to Government of Somalia has established its political document S/2013/326, which contains the report of the programme and presented plans for stabilization Secretary-General on Somalia. and peacebuilding. It has begun reaching out beyond Mogadishu to realize its vision of a federated Somalia, I recognize the presence of the Deputy Secretary- demonstrating commitment to dialogue with other General, His Excellency Mr. Jan Eliasson, and give him regional administrations. A process has been launched the floor. to review the provisional Constitution ahead of the The Deputy Secretary-General: I want to begin elections planned for 2016. I commend the Government by thanking the United Kingdom for convening this for its efforts, which deserve full and continuing meeting during its Council presidency and for its international support. Government’s active role on Somalia, most recently by Realizing a federal State in Somalia is a complex hosting the London Conference on 7 May this year. and demanding task. We see the high stakes in the recent The Secretary-General and I have long followed rise in tensions in Kismayo following the declaration of developments closely. Somalia has held a special place a regional State in early April. On 15 May, 500 delegates in my heart since I worked in the country in 1992 as the to a conference in Kismayo selected a President of first United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator. As what was called the “Jubaland State of Somalia”. That members know, those were very dark days. It is a source administration is regarded by the Federal Government of deep satisfaction that today we welcome the Deputy as illegal and unconstitutional. The process has also Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Somalia, been criticized for being insufficiently inclusive. Since Mrs. Adan, who represents a Government committed then, six other candidates have declared themselves to leading the nation to peace, unity, development and a President of the new entity. While there have so far life of dignity for all. been no reports of military confrontation so far, the situation remains volatile. Somalia still faces many challenges. But we must remember how far we have come, not least thanks to The issues related to the unity and federalism of the women and men of the African Union Mission in Somalia can be resolved only through dialogue among Somalia (AMISOM), as well as to the Somali National the Somalis themselves. That requires patience and Security Force and their allies. I pay tribute to their pragmatism on all sides. The United Nations stands commitment and courage in risking their lives to bring ready, if requested, to provide good offices in full 2 13-35562 S/PV.6975 respect for the lead role of the Government of Somalia. Over the long term, Somalia must assume its own At the same time, Somalia needs the support of its responsibilities through integrated, accountable and partners, neighbours and friends. The efforts being effective security institutions. That will require a well- made by the leaders of Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia to funded and coordinated strategic approach. I welcome develop trust and cooperative relationships are essential the pledges of support of more than $300 million made and must continue. There is agreement that a strong and at the second London Conference and appeal to donors stable Somalia is in the interests of all. That recognition to live up to their commitments. At the Conference, should guide regional efforts to address outstanding I was impressed by the resolve of Somalia and its issues and potential sources of friction. neighbours to forge positive relationships in the region. That is essential to addressing mutual interests and In that regard, I fully support the statement resulting build a more stable and prosperous region for all. We from the extraordinary summit of the Intergovernmental discussed the scope for economic cooperation between Authority on Development (IGAD) last month, which Somalia and its neighbours, as well as the need to create recognized the lead role of the Federal Government an environment conducive to the safe and voluntary in addressing the situation in Kismayo. The summit return of refugees. I wish to underline the importance also recommended that the Government convene a of achieving coordinated and common positions of reconciliation conference with the support of IGAD States in the region in support of the processes led by and the United Nations. the Federal Government of Somalia, as exemplified Meanwhile, let us recall that AMISOM has a in IGAD’s recent communiqué. I strongly encourage critical role to play in ensuring security and the all partners to continue their dialogue and to work freedom of movement for all those engaged in the peace closely together in that spirit on efforts towards Somali process. As in so many countries across the continent, Statebuilding and peacebuilding. partnership between the United Nations and the We should accept that Somalia will require African Union (AU) is vital to reaching our objectives sustained and generous international support to in Somalia. With the deployment of UNSOM, we will continue on the path of progress. That means making a work together on political strategy, peacebuilding clear commitment assisting to the Federal Government and stabilization, as well as the protection of human in rapidly developing its plans and building its rights. The new Mission’s impact will also depend upon capacities. We should all agree on a framework for effective security arrangements in close collaboration future coordination, building on the second London with AMISOM. Conference and on the side meeting on Somalia I wish to call attention to the Secretary-General’s at the Tokyo International Conference on African statement in his report (S/2013/326) that AMISOM is Development. I welcome the launch of the “New Deal” reaching its operational limit in terms of holding and and look forward to the development of a new aid expanding areas under its control. In order to keep compact, with Somalis in the centre, accompanied by the momentum of the past year, the Mission needs unified funding mechanisms. additional resources for ground and air mobility, In conclusion,