Honorable chair, welcome guests, and fellow delegates, we, the delegation from the Tunisian Republic, feel honored to be a part of this illustrious gathering of the world’s nations. In this body, the greatness of humanity can be brought out and we long to capture the grand history of this institution for the preservation of peace.
Recognizing the founding principles of this great body, we would like to focus this session on discussing the truly international issues of democracy and security, while recognizing that the integrity of all member states is essential to the functional effectiveness of this body. Though we certainly recognize the difficulties currently being experienced in European economies, we believe that such wealthy and advanced countries are capable of stabilising their economies without extensive intervention. We wish the European countries good fortune in stabilizing their economies and attaining continued growth. However, we would encourage all states, including European countries affected by the crisis, to aim for greater collaboration on economic and security issues. After all, that is the great aspiration of this body, that by coming together in pursuit of peace, prosperity, and protection, every nation can be improved.
Naturally, a basic requirement of being able to effectively collaborate on these issues is stable governments who follow the will of the people they represent. Therefore, we are extremely proud of the recent revolution in our country which cast off the yoke of dictatorship and brought us into the modern era of democracy and freedom. Having suffered under a repressive regime for decades, we are excited to finally be able to attain self-governance, especially with the free elections recently held. Though we are certainly excited by the prospect of allowing rights and embracing freedom, any policies for post-revolutionary stabilization must recognize the internal demographics of a country and what citizens demand, according to the universal principles of democracy. In particular, we believe that Western nations should limit their involvement to providing security and support in rejecting dictatorship, but leave the actual governance of the nation to the people in it. As such, no specific policies should be imposed by Western powers, and they should simply aspire to provide material support to the chosen leaders of the people in keeping the peace during the time of transition. The role of this body is not to anoint governments or constitutional styles, but to support nations in stabilizing themselves and protecting their rights. Therefore, we ask that all nations in this body collaborate with post-revolutionary nations to assure economic and military stability.
The additional benefit of stabilizing all nations into free, modern states is that it will counteract the effects of terrorism. Terrorism is one of the greatest threats which the modern world faces, yet it has not received any universal definition. For the purposes of this session, we believe that terrorism reflects concerted attempts to intimidate a people or nation from pursuing positive, progressive policies which contradict the terrorists’ ideologies. Though we recognize that there have certainly been many cases of Islamic extremists committing terrorism, we would like to emphasize that Muslim peoples are most frequently the subject of those attacks. Thus, we feel that any definition of terrorism should focus on treating all terrorist attacks equally with the punishments they deserve, while recognizing that such attacks are most frequently orchestrated by guerrilla groups, not governments. Additionally, we would like to endorse international responses which favor community building and aid. Though terrorist attacks are military in nature, the best responses provide sovereign governments with the economic and political support they need to prevent terrorism in their nations. Indeed, a comprehensive policy on terrorism will include an international task force which provides advice and support to nations in crafting internal anti-terrorism policies. Given our vulnerable position as a post-revolutionary nation balancing the religion of our people with aspirations to democracy, we feel that a fair and equitable definition of and approach to terrorism must be adopted by this body.
Though some nations might feel that private security contractors are a valuable way to address these problems, we always feel that sovereign militaries should always take the primary role in addressing conflicts. They are generally more in tune to the needs and realities of a populace, and thus can more effectively meet the demands of modern warfare. However, the Tunisian Republic believes that this is primarily a domestic matter and will not discourage other nations from employing private contractors to maintain stable democracies. Still, we believe that all nations should ensure, through regulation and permits, that private security contractors operating within their jurisdiction follow the laws of warfare as decided by this body. Thus, through strict regulation, we believe private military contractors should be held to the same high standards as anyone else carrying powerful weapons in conflicts.
We look forward to a successful session, with the hope that through cooperation and respectful dialogue we can achieve a safer, freer world for all of humankind.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Republic of Brazil General Assembly
Most honorable chair, guests and fellow delegates. On behalf of the Republic of Brazil, this delegation thanks all present nations for the opportunity we now have to work together, and we look forward to working with all delegations on the issues raised.
The unfolding events of the Europeans debt crisis and financial crisis have been destabilising for the whole world economy. With the EU being our largest trading partner, we are committed to the full recovery of all European countries willing to take necessary measures. We have strong ties the EU, In 2009 the European Economic and Social Committee met with the Brazilian Council for Economic and Social Development to discuss among other things our economic relationship, European economic growth, and the stability of the Euro. Our relations with the EU are still strong and on the 4th of October, 2011 Herman Van Rompuy, president of the European Council, said the EU and Brazil have closer and more comprehensive relations than ever before. Together, the EU and Brazil have decided to endorse a new joint action plan to guide cooperation for coming years. It is clear that our ties to the EU are strong, and we strongly support their economic recovery and stabilization.
The post-revolutionary period in the Middle East is an important era not only for the region, but for the whole world in general. Brazil believes in a sustainable rebuilding of democratic governments in countries such as Libya, Tunisia, Syria and Egypt. And, we will contribute under the UN-led efforts to help the Libyan people to rebuild and stabilise their country. On the same matter, Syria is a very pivotal country when looking at Middle East stability, and the last thing we want to do is to contribute to exacerbating tensions in what could be considered one of the most tense regions in the world. However, we must emphasise the importance of having democratic governments in those countries, as this will ensure acalm and a peaceful future for the region.
Private security has been vital to maintaining public security within Brazil. These companies within Brazil often work collaboratively with government law enforcement agencies to fight against organized crime and the market for private security firms is large in Brazil as many citizens hire private protection. For these reasons, Brazil recognizes the importance of private security in maintaining peace and stability. However, Brazil also acknowledges the significance of regulation of private security firms. Brazil believes that its own experience with private security will help us all collaborate with other delegations to work constructively on this topic without forgetting its necessity in certain parts of the world.
Terrorism is an issue of global significance, and Brazil feels that it can contribute strongly to the global combat against terrorism. In April 2010, Brazil hosted a international conference regarding Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Systems and Their Development in a Changing World. A significant topic of debate was international cooperation to combat and crime and terrorism. Brazil also emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of terrorism as an effective method of prevention. The delegation of Brazil also believes that a specific definition of terrorism which can be applied universally could clarify terrorism on the international stage.
The unfolding events of the Europeans debt crisis and financial crisis have been destabilising for the whole world economy. With the EU being our largest trading partner, we are committed to the full recovery of all European countries willing to take necessary measures. We have strong ties the EU, In 2009 the European Economic and Social Committee met with the Brazilian Council for Economic and Social Development to discuss among other things our economic relationship, European economic growth, and the stability of the Euro. Our relations with the EU are still strong and on the 4th of October, 2011 Herman Van Rompuy, president of the European Council, said the EU and Brazil have closer and more comprehensive relations than ever before. Together, the EU and Brazil have decided to endorse a new joint action plan to guide cooperation for coming years. It is clear that our ties to the EU are strong, and we strongly support their economic recovery and stabilization.
The post-revolutionary period in the Middle East is an important era not only for the region, but for the whole world in general. Brazil believes in a sustainable rebuilding of democratic governments in countries such as Libya, Tunisia, Syria and Egypt. And, we will contribute under the UN-led efforts to help the Libyan people to rebuild and stabilise their country. On the same matter, Syria is a very pivotal country when looking at Middle East stability, and the last thing we want to do is to contribute to exacerbating tensions in what could be considered one of the most tense regions in the world. However, we must emphasise the importance of having democratic governments in those countries, as this will ensure acalm and a peaceful future for the region.
Private security has been vital to maintaining public security within Brazil. These companies within Brazil often work collaboratively with government law enforcement agencies to fight against organized crime and the market for private security firms is large in Brazil as many citizens hire private protection. For these reasons, Brazil recognizes the importance of private security in maintaining peace and stability. However, Brazil also acknowledges the significance of regulation of private security firms. Brazil believes that its own experience with private security will help us all collaborate with other delegations to work constructively on this topic without forgetting its necessity in certain parts of the world.
Terrorism is an issue of global significance, and Brazil feels that it can contribute strongly to the global combat against terrorism. In April 2010, Brazil hosted a international conference regarding Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Systems and Their Development in a Changing World. A significant topic of debate was international cooperation to combat and crime and terrorism. Brazil also emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of terrorism as an effective method of prevention. The delegation of Brazil also believes that a specific definition of terrorism which can be applied universally could clarify terrorism on the international stage.
Kyrgyzstan GA
The State of Kyrgyzstan
Dear Honorable President, Fellow delegates, and Honored Guests:
The delegation of Kyrgyzstan is humbled to be present among all fellow delegations and honorable guests. The State of Kyrgyzstan firmly believes that this session will be productive, and will end in the resolution of major issues facing our shared home. We are confident that this will be the case due to the common interest in world peace- the founding principle of this United Nations.
The State of Kyrgyzstan believes in the strict regulation of all military operations, especially those conducted by for profit organizations. The State of Kyrgyzstan does not believe that organizations, like XE Services LLC, have conducted themselves in a proper and civil manner in any state of war. The behavior that XE Services, one of the World’s Largest Military Contractors, has shown, under the employment of the United States Government, is that it cannot hold itself accountable for any actions, appropriate or not, that it has undertaken in war. The interests of private military operations do not align with the peaceful and open military stance that Kyrgyzstan holds true. Kyrgyzstan believes that private military contractors have no place in wartime or peace; but if they must be employed, for whatever reason, strict caution and regulation must be employed. All private military corporations must be held accountable for all actions taken, and must be completely separate from any nation’s government, other than employment. Public service is any government’s most powerful weapon.
Kyrgyzstan strongly believes in the stability of the European Union. For us, there is no doubt about the future-growth of the economy of the EU. Kyrgyzstan is deeply convinced of the EU’s ability to help itself out of the present depression and its capability of finding sustainable solutions that prevent future-crises such as accepting international help and increasing cooperation with their international partners. Having gratefully received Humanitarian Aid from the EU and recognizing it as one of Kyrgyzstan’s major economical trade partners, Kyrgyzstan is confident that the EU will remain in this relationship by holding its position as a leading economic power in the world.
Kyrgyzstan believes that it is essential that guidelines be made to help stabilize post-revolutionary nations. Having faced a revolution in the past year, Kyrgyzstan realizes the importance of guidelines needed to help shape a nation, post revolution. Kyrgyzstan believes that the most important guideline that must be implemented in this session should be a guideline helping countries, post revolution, and resist corruption. It is Kyrgyzstan’s firm belief that it is every nation’s right to be sovereign; therefore, action must be taken to prevent corruption from shaping the new government of a post-revolutionary nation.
The official definition of terrorism is the systematic use of terror as a mean to create coercion to a religious, political or ideological goal. Numerous nations have taken actions against individuals and organizations who fall back on such means and the Statement by the President of the Security Council of the 27 September 2010 reaffirmed all of its resolutions and statements on terrorism, in particular resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005) and urged the global community to take coordinated actions to combat this threat since any terrorist acts are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivations, whenever and by whomsoever committed. Kyrgyzstan fully supports this alignment and hopes for a reinforced cooperation amongst nations to combat especially organized groups, which use terror to emphasize their interests. These groups have become the most prominent emergence of global terrorism which is why we propose the creation of a standardized process of determining which group should be entitled as a terroristic organization.
Dear Honorable President, Fellow delegates, and Honored Guests:
The delegation of Kyrgyzstan is humbled to be present among all fellow delegations and honorable guests. The State of Kyrgyzstan firmly believes that this session will be productive, and will end in the resolution of major issues facing our shared home. We are confident that this will be the case due to the common interest in world peace- the founding principle of this United Nations.
The State of Kyrgyzstan believes in the strict regulation of all military operations, especially those conducted by for profit organizations. The State of Kyrgyzstan does not believe that organizations, like XE Services LLC, have conducted themselves in a proper and civil manner in any state of war. The behavior that XE Services, one of the World’s Largest Military Contractors, has shown, under the employment of the United States Government, is that it cannot hold itself accountable for any actions, appropriate or not, that it has undertaken in war. The interests of private military operations do not align with the peaceful and open military stance that Kyrgyzstan holds true. Kyrgyzstan believes that private military contractors have no place in wartime or peace; but if they must be employed, for whatever reason, strict caution and regulation must be employed. All private military corporations must be held accountable for all actions taken, and must be completely separate from any nation’s government, other than employment. Public service is any government’s most powerful weapon.
Kyrgyzstan strongly believes in the stability of the European Union. For us, there is no doubt about the future-growth of the economy of the EU. Kyrgyzstan is deeply convinced of the EU’s ability to help itself out of the present depression and its capability of finding sustainable solutions that prevent future-crises such as accepting international help and increasing cooperation with their international partners. Having gratefully received Humanitarian Aid from the EU and recognizing it as one of Kyrgyzstan’s major economical trade partners, Kyrgyzstan is confident that the EU will remain in this relationship by holding its position as a leading economic power in the world.
Kyrgyzstan believes that it is essential that guidelines be made to help stabilize post-revolutionary nations. Having faced a revolution in the past year, Kyrgyzstan realizes the importance of guidelines needed to help shape a nation, post revolution. Kyrgyzstan believes that the most important guideline that must be implemented in this session should be a guideline helping countries, post revolution, and resist corruption. It is Kyrgyzstan’s firm belief that it is every nation’s right to be sovereign; therefore, action must be taken to prevent corruption from shaping the new government of a post-revolutionary nation.
The official definition of terrorism is the systematic use of terror as a mean to create coercion to a religious, political or ideological goal. Numerous nations have taken actions against individuals and organizations who fall back on such means and the Statement by the President of the Security Council of the 27 September 2010 reaffirmed all of its resolutions and statements on terrorism, in particular resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005) and urged the global community to take coordinated actions to combat this threat since any terrorist acts are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivations, whenever and by whomsoever committed. Kyrgyzstan fully supports this alignment and hopes for a reinforced cooperation amongst nations to combat especially organized groups, which use terror to emphasize their interests. These groups have become the most prominent emergence of global terrorism which is why we propose the creation of a standardized process of determining which group should be entitled as a terroristic organization.
Brazil Security Council
Honorable chair, fellow delegates and guests: the Republic of Brazil is honored to be present among this esteemed group of the United Nations Security Council and looks forward to a productive session on the matters at hand.
The issue of weapons trade, especially throughout the Americas, is obviously a major concern for Brazil. While Brazil has trouble with widespread armed violence it is also one of the only countries with a viable small arms industry. Since 1998 more than 130.000 small arms were seized by law enforcement just in the three major provinces of Brazil. The production of small arms in Brazil has reached amounts of around 400.000 weapons produced each year and Brazil now controls most of the arms market in South America. Yet at the same time Brazil is fighting increased armed violence with criminals armed with such heavy weapons that we have been forced to turn to paramilitary forces in order to successfully fight these criminals. We would also like to point out the close link between the organized crime in the favelas, drug trading and the increased amounts of illegal weapons in Brazil. We condemn the trade of weapons in the Americas and urge the involved countries to increase their efforts in stopping and preventing weapon trade in the Americas and we actively encourage countries to expand the idea of a the Arms Trade Treaty.
The delegation of Brazil strongly supports the use of nuclear reactors as a source of energy throughout the world. Currently, there are 2 reactors in Brazil - Angra I and Angra II, which provide approximately 4% of Brazil’s electricity, with the first reactor operating since 1982, and with 4 more plants expected to come online by 2025. Brazil’s ultimate goal is to self-sufficiently provide electricity throughout the country, and to sell surplus nuclear fuel on the international market. However, Brazil acknowledges that nuclear weapons should not be taken lightly, and great care should be taken as to who may possess them.
Terrorism is a further issue of global significance, and Brazil feels that it can contribute strongly to the global battle against terrorism. In April 2010, Brazil hosted a international conference regarding Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Systems and Their Development in a Changing World. A significant topic of debate was international cooperation to combat and crime and terrorism. Brazil also emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of terrorism as an effective method of prevention. The delegation of Brazil also believes that a specific definition of terrorism which can be applied universally could clarify terrorism on the international stage.
Finally, the delegation of Brazil understands that there sometimes may be a need for military contractors as sometimes there is simply no other alternative yet we would also like to point out that it is desirable to use conventional military forces instead of relying on contractors, considering a specific case, such as XE Services in Iraq. The Brazilian authorities decided to rely primarily on a combination of paramilitary forces combined with the necessary amount of private contractors although it should be noted that these are mostly employed by private companies working in Brazil. The delegation of Brazil acknowledges the use of private contractors although we do emphasise the need to regulate and control the use of private contractors. We believe that our experience in dealing with private military contractors will allow us to cooperate with other nation concerning this issue.
The issue of weapons trade, especially throughout the Americas, is obviously a major concern for Brazil. While Brazil has trouble with widespread armed violence it is also one of the only countries with a viable small arms industry. Since 1998 more than 130.000 small arms were seized by law enforcement just in the three major provinces of Brazil. The production of small arms in Brazil has reached amounts of around 400.000 weapons produced each year and Brazil now controls most of the arms market in South America. Yet at the same time Brazil is fighting increased armed violence with criminals armed with such heavy weapons that we have been forced to turn to paramilitary forces in order to successfully fight these criminals. We would also like to point out the close link between the organized crime in the favelas, drug trading and the increased amounts of illegal weapons in Brazil. We condemn the trade of weapons in the Americas and urge the involved countries to increase their efforts in stopping and preventing weapon trade in the Americas and we actively encourage countries to expand the idea of a the Arms Trade Treaty.
The delegation of Brazil strongly supports the use of nuclear reactors as a source of energy throughout the world. Currently, there are 2 reactors in Brazil - Angra I and Angra II, which provide approximately 4% of Brazil’s electricity, with the first reactor operating since 1982, and with 4 more plants expected to come online by 2025. Brazil’s ultimate goal is to self-sufficiently provide electricity throughout the country, and to sell surplus nuclear fuel on the international market. However, Brazil acknowledges that nuclear weapons should not be taken lightly, and great care should be taken as to who may possess them.
Terrorism is a further issue of global significance, and Brazil feels that it can contribute strongly to the global battle against terrorism. In April 2010, Brazil hosted a international conference regarding Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Systems and Their Development in a Changing World. A significant topic of debate was international cooperation to combat and crime and terrorism. Brazil also emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of terrorism as an effective method of prevention. The delegation of Brazil also believes that a specific definition of terrorism which can be applied universally could clarify terrorism on the international stage.
Finally, the delegation of Brazil understands that there sometimes may be a need for military contractors as sometimes there is simply no other alternative yet we would also like to point out that it is desirable to use conventional military forces instead of relying on contractors, considering a specific case, such as XE Services in Iraq. The Brazilian authorities decided to rely primarily on a combination of paramilitary forces combined with the necessary amount of private contractors although it should be noted that these are mostly employed by private companies working in Brazil. The delegation of Brazil acknowledges the use of private contractors although we do emphasise the need to regulate and control the use of private contractors. We believe that our experience in dealing with private military contractors will allow us to cooperate with other nation concerning this issue.
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