is a partner of the united nations after all nato has been acting on the basis of a security council mandate so the security council we believe should play an active role also in having this matter clarified but also i think if you put too much emphasis on this issue you will forget that the security council is working quite harmoniously on a range of issues pertaining to the conflict situation in libya the u.n. mission is there supported by the security council the security council is working under the resolution which was adopted by at russia's initiative on a looking into the dangers which are there in terms of spreading weapons out of libya which were left of them that in the course of of the conflict. helping the libyans to. but there are political and economic structures so a lot of harmonious work is going on in the in the security council of the united nations on libya even though we continue to have some ideological and political difficult is as to whether it is a loose in one hundred seventy three was a properly implemented bus you touched on it just i wanted to pick up the. aussie rules of post conflict

the u.n. security council. president . the u.n. security council is meeting in new york to discuss a draft resolution on syria there's major division with western and arab nations wanting president to go. outside force to settle the crisis. she's following the talks in. the u.n. security council meeting. so far bill we have heard members that some members of the arab league speaking to the security council on their plan for syria specifically it was the secretary general of the arab league and the prime minister of qatar that in the i dress the international body indicating that they say they tried very hard to decide to solve the problem in syria before the issue before the security council but they underscored the fact that they are calling for a ceasefire from both sides that are in a conflict that's one month but that's waging in syria and they're calling for national dialogue those that just the security council specifically the prime minister of qatar said that this plan does not call for any foreign intervention the arab league does not want

that says that the security council can decide to review syria's implementation of the resolution within fifteen days and if the event in the event syria has not complied the security council adopt further measures we need to stress that that is words that can be interpreted in various different ways and that is something that russia china and other member members of the security council are very much against they don't want to see what happened in libya happened in syria the russian foreign minister sergei lavrov says that russia has not and will never subscribe to a campaign of organizing or overthrowing governments of other countries when you can. we never said retaining bashar al assad in power is a condition for crisis something that we should do something different it's not a part of russia's foreign policy to ask the leaders to step down regime change is not. the decision must be solely syrian only syrians groups of syrians must gather at the negotiating table and hammer and to deal with if the demand is for him to go and he doesn't then what's next calling the air force bombing we've seen that already on the security council will never approve this i guarantee it.

the un security council today. live pictures outside the security council chamber at the un in new york. she is expected to endorse a plan on syria calling for the president to step aside as part of an effort to resolve the crisis in the country. two permanent security members, russia and china spoke out against the plan. secretary clinton expected to be joined by the minsters of britain and france. [ no audio ] >>> the meeting is called to order. the agenda is the situation in the middle east. the agenda is adopted. the council with the rules of procedure. i invite the representative to participate in the meeting. it is so decided. with the council, i welcome th m prime minister of foreign affairs and chairman of the counc council. >> the council's rules of procedure, i invite his excellency to participate in this meeting. so decided. i wish to welcome at today's meeting of the distinguished minsters and the deputy. the experience of the subject matter to be addressed. item two of the agenda. i wish to draw the attention of councilmembers to document s-2012-71. from the general addressed

the security council so far. well so far there hasn't been anything achieved behind closed doors at the security council but there has been a lot of discussion taking place primarily because a european arab draft resolution was circulated to the u.n. security council members in which it calls for the syrian president bashar al assad to transfer power to his deputy while a unity government is formed and prepared for new elections now according to reports this draft text calls for a political transition in syria it also says the security council could adopt further measures if syria does not comply with the terms of the resolution now of course this is just a draft text that was written up by france and britain in consultation with morocco germany portugal the united states and qatar this is a draft that is just beginning to be discussed by the security council members we do know that the russian ambassador to the united nations vitaly churkin expressed deep disappointment with their draft indicating that he does not believe that the international community should impose an outside solution on syria in terms of the

support that principle. >> as you can see we lost the picture from new york, the security council for new york city u.n. security council. we're told we'll get it back very shortly. so we ask you to stay with us, if you would. secretary of state hillary clinton there before the u.n. security council. she expected to endorse that plan by the arab league on syria. the plan calling for president assad to step aside as part of an effort to resolve the political crisis in his country. two permanent security councilmembers russia and china have spoken out against the arab league plan. secretary clinton is joined by foreign ministers of britain and france. we're work ongoing that. we'll also remind you that our coverage tonight begins at 8:00 eastern time on c-span of the florida primary. so you can see we're trying to get the satellite signal back. as we work on that we'll take a look at a program earlier with cbo director talking about the health care law. [ applause ] >> no standing ovation? my people. i want to thank everyone for the chance to be here today and to spend a little time talking about the coast associated with

the u.n. security council. upon the initiative of russia and unfortunately some western countries members of the of the security council they are not in the mood. to discuss the if you will the responsibility of me or for the what the civilian casualties which have resulted in things but a number of other members of the security council very much support our position that all whaley actions all transgressions of international humanitarian law committed in libya are to be thoroughly investigated and those responsible are to be brought to justice what about syria how do you assess the work of the monitors of the arab league there i any closer to bringing the country to consideration as you know we do very much support the peace initiative by the league of arab states it has several components. it is. very important elements dealing with the prevention of international interference in the syrian affairs. also another element is the need to immediately stop violence in any way of us from whatever. comes or might go. another element definitely use the need for the political down in syria we have submitted a draft of a secur

me, sir to thank you and the members of the security council for your invitation for me to participate in the important meeting. mr. president, the security council convenes today at a time when events in syria are spiraling dangerously. this requires that international efforts be converted with the efforts for a rapid and decisive action. first to ensure immediate cessation of violence in protection of the syrian people and secondly to begin as soon as possible the implementation of the road map for a peaceful political solution of the grinding crisis that realizes the aspirations for change and reform, a move to a peaceful democratic life where the syrian people in all segments enjoys dignity as called upon by every arab country. the situation is ever more grave and urgent in light of the security and syria wngsed in the past few days. the acts of violence and the firing and counter shelling and firing that has felled many innocent civilians following the syrian clear resort to an escalation of the security option in full. contradiction with the commitments that it took upon in the arab plan as well as the protocol signed by the syrian arab rep

the u.n. security council european arab draft resolution was circulated to the u.n. security council members in which it calls for the syrian president bashar al assad to transfer power to his deputy while a unity government is formed and prepared for a new election is now quoting to reports this draft text calls for a political transition in syria it also says the security council could quote adopt further measures if syria does not comply with the terms of the resolution we do know that the russian ambassador to united nations vitaly churkin expressed deep disappointment with. draft indicating that he does not believe that the international community should impose an outside solution on syria in terms of the conflict taking place there and he also rejected the idea of an arms embargo or the use of force being imposed on syria because we should keep in mind that if this text includes that the security council could adopt further measures if syria does not comply with what the security council wants we don't know what those further measures could be you have countries such as russia

should keep in mind that if this text includes that the security council could adopt further measures if syria does not comply with what the security council wants we don't know what those further measures could be you have countries such as russia china india brazil that believe that there is a conflict that two sides are involved in syria and both of those parties should be addressed now russia has drafted resolution on syria but. according to reports and according to what members told me it does not include the cohesive or punitive measures against syria that western countries are looking for the russian draft hold both parties accountable it doesn't call for any type of regime change and that is something that russia and china we saw three months ago vetoed a western draft resolution that could impose possibly regime change in syria and that's where you have a difference of opinions but this story will continue next week because from what we're told the security council will meet to discuss the text of this draft resolution well antiwar activist in boca doand abbas says the latest draft resolution circulating at the u.n. security counc

security the security. council will be allowed to adopt further measures within fifteen days or after fifteen days what those further measures are is not it's not indicated and many members of the security council believe that that data language could open the door for any type of intervention similar to what the world star transpiring in libya now we have been reporting about russ' russia's position on the issue of syria for months now but i do want to let our viewers take a listen to what russian foreign minister sergei lavrov had to say about this issue take a listen. we never said retaining bashar al assad in power is a condition for crunch is something that we should something different with it's not a part of russia or a policy to ask leaders to. change is not. the decision must be solely syria only series of groups of syrians. to deal the demands for him to. call in the air force. we've seen already on the security council will never approve this. at this point russia has made its position it's clear it is basically saying that it does not subscribe to a campaign of overthrowing governments and sovereign countries but russia does say it is could made it to finding a solution a peaceful s

the u.n. security council meeting. well liz as we speak the u.n. security council meeting is underway where our top top notch diplomat spearheaded by u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton and her british and french counterparts are trying to push through this very tough resolution on syria at the security council they're talking right now these negotiations are expected to continue today tonight as well as tomorrow with a possible expected results are vote on thursday and now it's important like you mentioned that a battle a very serious one looks likely to be under way because as you said russia and china the veto holding members of the security council do not back this resolution now specifically what they stand against is the rigi regime change that this resolution initiated by the arab league and backed by the u.s. in the west is calling for and it basically says that the syrian probe the president needs to step down if this does not happen the international community if this does not happen within fifteen days the international community would have the right