Statement [Made on Behalf of the Security Council, at the 5248th Meeting, 19 Aug. 2005, in Connection with the Council's Consideration of the Item Entitled "the Situation in Guinea-Bissau"]

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A Presidential Statement of the Security Council, under agenda item 186 The situation in Guinea-Bissau, published in 2005.

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Cooperation Between Organizations Economic Development Elections Financial Assistance Governance Guinea-Bissau Human Rights International Financial Institutions Peacebuilding Post-Conflict Reconstruction Rule of Law Social Development Technical Cooperation

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At the 5248th meeting of the Security Council, held on 19 August 2005, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “The situation in Guinea-Bissau”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:

“The Security Council acknowledges with satisfaction the successful holding of the presidential elections in Guinea-Bissau and the announcement by the National Electoral Commission of the final results of the ballot. This marks an important step towards the restoration of constitutional order. The Security Council takes note of the appeal filed with the Supreme Court of Justice by one of the contenders and strongly encourages all parties to honour their commitments and accept the final ruling of the Court. The Security Council urges them to refrain from any actions that could jeopardize the efforts towards peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau.

“The Security Council commends the people of Guinea-Bissau for their encouraging participation in the electoral process.

“The Security Council pays tribute to Guinea-Bissau’s partners and neighbours, which provided indispensable support for the holding of the elections. The Security Council also congratulates international observers on the essential role they played throughout the country, and welcomes their statement recognizing the presidential elections as free, fair and transparent.

“The Security Council expresses its appreciation for the contribution made by the African Union, the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries, the Economic Community of West African States, the European Union, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, the Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union, the Representative of the Secretary-General in Guinea-Bissau and the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS), bilateral partners and international financial institutions. The Security Council underlines the importance of their timely diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting national dialogue and respect for the rule of law.

“Considering the challenges still facing Guinea-Bissau, the Security Council urges all relevant national and international parties to reaffirm their commitment to peace and democracy in Guinea-Bissau, and calls upon bilateral development partners of Guinea-Bissau, international financial institutions and United Nations agencies to increase their support for economic and social development and the consolidation of national institutions, as well as the promotion of good governance and human rights, in particular by providing emergency financial assistance and technical support, in the short run, and by participating actively in the Donor Round Table Conference to be held in November 2005.

“The Security Council therefore welcomes the decision taken by the Economic and Social Council on 26 July 2005 to extend the mandate of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Guinea-Bissau, and commends the group for its work.

“The Security Council invites the Secretary-General to present recommendations in his next report regarding the updating of UNOGBIS’s mandate and role in the consolidation of peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau in the post-transition period.”

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