NEPAL -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESOLUTION ON THE

UNCLAS STATE 078533

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: UNSC PREL UNMIN NE
SUBJECT: NEPAL -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESOLUTION ON THE
RENEWAL OF UNMIN


1. The Department requests that USUN vote in favor of the
following resolution renewing the mandate of the UN
Mission in Nepal (UNMIN),scheduled for consideration by
the UN Security Council on Tuesday, July 22.


2. Begin resolution text:

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 1796 (2008) and 1740 (2007),

Reaffirming the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and
political independence of Nepal and its ownership of the
implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and
subsequent agreements,

Recalling the signing on 21 November 2006 by the
Government of Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal
(Maoist) of a Comprehensive Peace Agreement, and the
stated commitment of both parties to find a permanent and
sustainable peace and commending the steps taken to date
to implement the Agreement,

Acknowledging the strong desire of the Nepalese people for
peace and the restoration of democracy and the importance
in this respect of the implementation of the Comprehensive
Peace Agreement and subsequent agreements by the relevant
parties,

Expressing its continued readiness to support the peace
process in Nepal in the timely and effective
implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and
subsequent agreements, in particular the 25 June
Agreement, as requested by the Government of Nepal,

Welcoming the successful conclusion of the Constituent
Assembly elections on 10 April 2008, and the progress
made by the parties since the formation of the Constituent
Assembly in working toward a democratic government,
including the decision made at the first session of the
Constituent Assembly to establish Nepal as a federal
democratic republic,

Welcoming the prospect of the formation of a
democratically elected government and institutions in
Nepal,

Echoing the Secretary General's call for parties in Nepal
to move forward swiftly in the implementation of the
agreements reached; and noting the Secretary General's
assessment that the United Nations Mission in Nepal
(UNMIN) will be well placed to assist in the management of
arms and armed personnel in accordance with the 25 June
Agreement between the political parties; and recognizing
UNMIN's willingness to assist the parties in this, as
requested, in order to achieve a durable solution,

Welcoming the report of the secretary General of 11 July
on the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN),in
accordance with his mandate,

Welcoming the completion of two phases of the verification
process and continuing assistance with the management of
arms and armed personnel of both sides in accordance with
resolution 1740 (2007) and in line with the provisions of
the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, noting the importance
of a durable long term solution in helping to create the
conditions for completion of UNMIN's activities and noting
also in this regard the need to address outstanding
issues, including the release of minors in cantonment
sites and continued reporting on this issue.

Noting with appreciation that with the successful holding
of the Constituent Assembly elections, some of the
elements of the mandate relating to UNMIN as set out in
resolution 1740 (2007) have already been accomplished,

Taking note of the Government of Nepal's letter to the
Secretary General of 8 July [SC doc ref] which recognizes
UNMIN's contribution and requests an extension of UNMIN at
a smaller scale to carry out the remainder of the mandate
for six months,

Recognizing the need to pay special attention to the needs
of women, children, and traditionally marginalized groups
in the peace process, as mentioned in he Comprehensive
Peace Agreement and resolution 1325 (2000),

Recognizing that civil society can play an important role
in democratic transition and conflict prevention,

Expressing appreciation for the efforts of the Secretary
General's Special Representative and his team in UNMIN,
and the United Nations Country Team, including the Office
of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, which is
monitoring human rights at the request of the government,
and stressing the need for co-ordination and
complementarity of efforts between the mission and all of
the United Nations actors in the mission area,
particularly in order to ensure continuity, as the mandate
comes to an end,


1. Decides in line with the request from the Government of
Nepal and the Secretary General's recommendations, to
renew the mandate of UNMIN until 23 January 2009, taking
into account the completion of some elements of the
mandate established under resolution 1740 (2007),the
ongoing work on the monitoring and the management of arms
and armed personnel in line with the 25 June Agreement
among the political parties and the further evolution of
the peace process towards its successful conclusion;


2. Calls upon all parties to take full advantage of the
expertise and readiness of UNMIN, within its mandate, to
support the peace process to facilitate the completion of
outstanding aspects of UNMIN's mandate;


3. Concurs with the Secretary General's view that the
current monitoring arrangements should not be necessary
for a substantial further period and expects to see them
concluded with the period of this mandate;


4. Endorses the Secretary General's recommendations for a
phased, gradual drawdown and withdrawal of UNMIN's staff,
including arms monitors;


5. Requests the Secretary General to keep the Security
Council informed of progress toward implementation of this
resolution and to submit a report on this and the
implications for UNMIN no later than 31 October 2008;


6. Calls upon the Government of Nepal to continue to take
the necessary decisions to create conditions conducive to
completion of UNMIN's activities by the end of the current
mandate, including through implementation of the 25 June
Agreement, in order to facilitate UNMIN's withdrawal from
Nepal;


7. Calls upon the parties in Nepal to work together in a
spirit of cooperation, consensus, and compromise in order
to continue the transition to a durable long term solution
to enable the country to move to a peaceful, democratic
and more prosperous future;


8. Requests the parties in Nepal to take the necessary
steps to promote the safety, security, and freedom of
movement of UNMIN and associated personnel in executing
the tasks defined in the mandate;


9. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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