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Allocution du Commissaire à la Paix et à la Sécurité de l’Union africaine, Ambassadeur Smail Chergui, à l'occasion de cette sixième réunion du Groupe international de contact sur la République centrafricaine
Madam head of state of the transition,
- Members of the Prime Minister and members of the Transitional Government
- Distinguished representatives of countries and member organizations of the International Contact Group on CAR
- ladies and gentlemen,
I am happy to be back in Bangui during the sixth meeting of the International Contact Group on the Central African Republic. Beyond the principle of rotation which provides a meeting three of our Group to be held in Bangui, our presence here is also intended as a symbol of solidarity continues with the Central African people, and we share the pain and expectations.
On behalf of the President of the Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, I would like to express our sincere thanks to the Central African authorities for the welcome was reserved for us. The measures taken to ensure the proper conduct of our meeting are particularly commendable that we know the physical and other constraints on the transitional authorities are facing.
I welcome in particular the presence of the head of state of the transition Catherine Samba-Panza. We know the difficulty of the task is hers. Transitions are never easy. Central African Republic, they are even more than elsewhere, as the crisis is deep and limited national capacity. But we know we can count on her determination and commitment.
I thank all members of the Contact Group have responded positively to our invitation, demonstrating their continued commitment. Speaking after the high level meeting held last September under the auspices of the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, this meeting should help strengthen the international mobilization of the Central African Republic. There can be no doubt, the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States, scheduled to Ndjamena, towards the end of this month, will reinforce this dynamic.
Ladies and gentlemen,
There it has a little less than two months, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and myself had come to Bangui to attend the transfer of authority between the MISCA - MISCA and integrated multidimensional UN Mission for Stabilization in Central - MINUSCA. This transfer symbolized as well the completion of the initial stabilization phase, which aimed to create the minimum conditions for the deployment of a UN operation, the vitality of the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations.
Let me take the opportunity of this meeting to once again pay tribute to the staff and management of the MISCA for the dedication and commitment they have shown. They shot a strictly extraordinary work in conditions that were not less. They made huge sacrifices in price. I salute the memory of the fallen on the field of honor personnel and reiterates the recognition of the African Union to contributors of troops and police personnel countries, and all bilateral and multilateral partners who generously provided resources financial and material resources to enable the MISCA to fulfill its mandate. I wish every success to the MINUSCA, and note with satisfaction all measures to ensure its rapid rise, so as to consolidate and amplify the achievements recorded.
While the Secretary-General of the United Nations has set up a High Level Group to Reflect on the future of peacekeeping, I'm sure the experience of MISCA and its transformation into a UN operation will provide a interesting case study. The African Union attaches great importance to this exercise, as it is true it is, ultimately, enable the international community to better meet the challenges of collective security.
Ladies and gentlemen,
As in our previous meetings, this meeting will allow us to take stock of the developments in the Central African Republic. It will in particular assess walked the path in the implementation of the transition, as well as to agree on priority actions to be undertaken in the coming months on how the pursuit of international support.
Since our last meeting in Addis Ababa, there has been progress in the implementation of the decisions that had been taken then. From this point of view, it is important to note the signing of the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities at the Forum in Brazzaville in July 2014; commitment on this occasion by the Central actors give new impetus to the reconciliation process; the formation of a new government and the effort to accelerate the electoral process.
That these advances are below expectations of Central Africans and their partners can be little doubt. However, we must recognize that we are more closer to the crisis. More fundamentally, they confirm our belief that the current challenges were not insurmountable, as long as the players do CAR proof required sense of responsibility.
This is an opportunity for me to reiterate our deep gratitude to President Denis Sassou-Nguesso for its ongoing commitment to peace in CAR. We are also grateful to President Idriss Deby, President of ECCAS and other regional leaders for their renewed concern to the Central African people. I also welcome the contribution of the vice-Mediators representing the African Union and the United Nations in international mediation, namely Mr. Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga and Professor Abdoulaye Bathily. Finally, our appreciation goes to the G8-RCA for their work both in tracking outcomes of the Forum of Brazzaville in the preparation of this meeting.
Less than four months after the scheduled end of the transition, many tasks are still pending. As the Addis Ababa meeting in July had helped revive the political process through the Forum of Brazzaville, Bangui as that should sound a general mobilization to catch up, to the extent possible, the delay and conclude Transition. In this regard, three issues deserve particular attention:
First, it is important to complete the process of reconciliation. The decision to combine the second and third phases of this process, as agreed in Brazzaville, is a first step. Everything must be done to ensure that the Forum be held before the end of this year.
Second, the preparation of the electoral process must be accelerated. The considerable delay is such that the elections within the time originally envisaged seems less and less likely. We need to agree on practical measures clearly stating what is expected of Central African stakeholders and partners to get away as little as possible of the original maturity of February 2015.
Third, it is important to create the conditions for the mobilization of economic and financial support for the Central African Republic. This support is essential to lay the foundation for lasting stability, give hope to the people and enhance support for the process of peace and reconciliation. In this regard, the African Union, while calling on international partners, to be generous, also urged the transitional authorities to spare no effort to enhance transparency in the management of resources at their disposal and promote values ??of good governance, according to remaining relevant AU instruments.
At the same time, this meeting provides the opportunity for a stronger advocacy for the mobilization of increased humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of affected populations. I note with concern that 40% of identified needs are not covered.
Ladies and gentlemen ,
In conclusion I would like to reiterate the need for redoubled efforts to hasten the resolution of the Central African crisis efforts of Central African actors who bears the primary responsibility for the promotion of sustainable peace, security and reconciliation in their country; efforts of the international community, beyond the duty solidarity inherent in our belonging to a common humanity, can only benefit from the emergence of the Central African Republic reconciled with itself, stable and prosperous.
For its part, the African Union will continue in a different form, the work of solidarity has been the deployment for nearly nine months of operation in support of peace. This is the essence of the transformation of the African Mission in MISCA support the Central and Central Africa.
Thank you.
- See more at: http://www.peaceau.org/fr/article/allocution-du-commissaire-a-la-paix-et-a-la-securite-de-l-union-africaine-ambassadeur-smail-chergui-a-l-occasion-de-cette-sixieme-reunion-du-groupe-international-de-contact-sur-la-republique-centrafricaine#sthash.gLtS0RZb.uiNPLddC.dpuf
- Members of the Prime Minister and members of the Transitional Government
- Distinguished representatives of countries and member organizations of the International Contact Group on CAR
- ladies and gentlemen,
I am happy to be back in Bangui during the sixth meeting of the International Contact Group on the Central African Republic. Beyond the principle of rotation which provides a meeting three of our Group to be held in Bangui, our presence here is also intended as a symbol of solidarity continues with the Central African people, and we share the pain and expectations.
On behalf of the President of the Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, I would like to express our sincere thanks to the Central African authorities for the welcome was reserved for us. The measures taken to ensure the proper conduct of our meeting are particularly commendable that we know the physical and other constraints on the transitional authorities are facing.
I welcome in particular the presence of the head of state of the transition Catherine Samba-Panza. We know the difficulty of the task is hers. Transitions are never easy. Central African Republic, they are even more than elsewhere, as the crisis is deep and limited national capacity. But we know we can count on her determination and commitment.
I thank all members of the Contact Group have responded positively to our invitation, demonstrating their continued commitment. Speaking after the high level meeting held last September under the auspices of the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, this meeting should help strengthen the international mobilization of the Central African Republic. There can be no doubt, the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States, scheduled to Ndjamena, towards the end of this month, will reinforce this dynamic.
Ladies and gentlemen,
There it has a little less than two months, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and myself had come to Bangui to attend the transfer of authority between the MISCA - MISCA and integrated multidimensional UN Mission for Stabilization in Central - MINUSCA. This transfer symbolized as well the completion of the initial stabilization phase, which aimed to create the minimum conditions for the deployment of a UN operation, the vitality of the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations.
Let me take the opportunity of this meeting to once again pay tribute to the staff and management of the MISCA for the dedication and commitment they have shown. They shot a strictly extraordinary work in conditions that were not less. They made huge sacrifices in price. I salute the memory of the fallen on the field of honor personnel and reiterates the recognition of the African Union to contributors of troops and police personnel countries, and all bilateral and multilateral partners who generously provided resources financial and material resources to enable the MISCA to fulfill its mandate. I wish every success to the MINUSCA, and note with satisfaction all measures to ensure its rapid rise, so as to consolidate and amplify the achievements recorded.
While the Secretary-General of the United Nations has set up a High Level Group to Reflect on the future of peacekeeping, I'm sure the experience of MISCA and its transformation into a UN operation will provide a interesting case study. The African Union attaches great importance to this exercise, as it is true it is, ultimately, enable the international community to better meet the challenges of collective security.
Ladies and gentlemen,
As in our previous meetings, this meeting will allow us to take stock of the developments in the Central African Republic. It will in particular assess walked the path in the implementation of the transition, as well as to agree on priority actions to be undertaken in the coming months on how the pursuit of international support.
Since our last meeting in Addis Ababa, there has been progress in the implementation of the decisions that had been taken then. From this point of view, it is important to note the signing of the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities at the Forum in Brazzaville in July 2014; commitment on this occasion by the Central actors give new impetus to the reconciliation process; the formation of a new government and the effort to accelerate the electoral process.
That these advances are below expectations of Central Africans and their partners can be little doubt. However, we must recognize that we are more closer to the crisis. More fundamentally, they confirm our belief that the current challenges were not insurmountable, as long as the players do CAR proof required sense of responsibility.
This is an opportunity for me to reiterate our deep gratitude to President Denis Sassou-Nguesso for its ongoing commitment to peace in CAR. We are also grateful to President Idriss Deby, President of ECCAS and other regional leaders for their renewed concern to the Central African people. I also welcome the contribution of the vice-Mediators representing the African Union and the United Nations in international mediation, namely Mr. Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga and Professor Abdoulaye Bathily. Finally, our appreciation goes to the G8-RCA for their work both in tracking outcomes of the Forum of Brazzaville in the preparation of this meeting.
Less than four months after the scheduled end of the transition, many tasks are still pending. As the Addis Ababa meeting in July had helped revive the political process through the Forum of Brazzaville, Bangui as that should sound a general mobilization to catch up, to the extent possible, the delay and conclude Transition. In this regard, three issues deserve particular attention:
First, it is important to complete the process of reconciliation. The decision to combine the second and third phases of this process, as agreed in Brazzaville, is a first step. Everything must be done to ensure that the Forum be held before the end of this year.
Second, the preparation of the electoral process must be accelerated. The considerable delay is such that the elections within the time originally envisaged seems less and less likely. We need to agree on practical measures clearly stating what is expected of Central African stakeholders and partners to get away as little as possible of the original maturity of February 2015.
Third, it is important to create the conditions for the mobilization of economic and financial support for the Central African Republic. This support is essential to lay the foundation for lasting stability, give hope to the people and enhance support for the process of peace and reconciliation. In this regard, the African Union, while calling on international partners, to be generous, also urged the transitional authorities to spare no effort to enhance transparency in the management of resources at their disposal and promote values ??of good governance, according to remaining relevant AU instruments.
At the same time, this meeting provides the opportunity for a stronger advocacy for the mobilization of increased humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of affected populations. I note with concern that 40% of identified needs are not covered.
Ladies and gentlemen ,
In conclusion I would like to reiterate the need for redoubled efforts to hasten the resolution of the Central African crisis efforts of Central African actors who bears the primary responsibility for the promotion of sustainable peace, security and reconciliation in their country; efforts of the international community, beyond the duty solidarity inherent in our belonging to a common humanity, can only benefit from the emergence of the Central African Republic reconciled with itself, stable and prosperous.
For its part, the African Union will continue in a different form, the work of solidarity has been the deployment for nearly nine months of operation in support of peace. This is the essence of the transformation of the African Mission in MISCA support the Central and Central Africa.
Thank you.
- See more at: http://www.peaceau.org/fr/article/allocution-du-commissaire-a-la-paix-et-a-la-securite-de-l-union-africaine-ambassadeur-smail-chergui-a-l-occasion-de-cette-sixieme-reunion-du-groupe-international-de-contact-sur-la-republique-centrafricaine#sthash.gLtS0RZb.uiNPLddC.dpuf
