| Speech at the Session of the UN Security Council September 14, 2005 New York Выступление на заседании Совета Безопасности ООН 14 сентября 2005 года Нью-Йорк VLADIMIR PUTIN: Madam President, Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me note at once, that Russia attaches special significance to today's Security Council summit. By gathering here, we are doing more than demonstrating our shared responsibility and solidarity in the struggle against global terrorism. The main point is that the UN and the Security Council can become the coordinating centre, the unique headquarters of the international front against terrorism. It is here today, that important ideological, political, legal, and organisational bases of the struggle against terrorism will be laid. Russia can but welcome this approach, and is ready to take part in practical measures to strengthen the United Nation's central role in maintaining international security and stability. We share the ideas contained in the Security Council resolution that was submitted for our consideration. This resolution contains more than just reflections on previous experience gained from combating terrorism, but sets new and serious tasks, including suppressing the instigation to terror. I am convinced that such practices must be considered criminal by all states without exception. Our shared task is to create a united front in the struggle against this evil. Any attempts to instigate terrorism, accommodate terrorists, or use ... |