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Djibrill Ypènè Bassolé

lines on the record: 54
first: 2011-09-24
most recent: 2014-09-24
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“Given the nature of the new factors in the threats to international peace and security, it is necessary and equitable that other continents have permanent seats on the Security Council. That is why Burkina Faso endorses the African Common Position in favour of expanding the number of permanent members of the Security Council to take into account the expectations of the African continent. With everyone’s help and moved by a spirit of solidarity and sharing, we can strengthen the role of the United Nations as a genuine instrument of cooperation for peace, security, justice and development.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Readmitting the Republic of China on Taiwan to our Organization is worth considering. With 23 million inhabitants and a large economy, the Republic of China on Taiwan has established itself as a key player in the international arena in terms of promoting peace and contributing to development efforts. With regard to Cuba, Burkina Faso reiterates its position in favour of lifting the embargo in order to allow the Cuban people to fit harmoniously into the concert of nations. Convinced of the irreplaceable role of the United Nations in promoting multilateralism, my country supports the reforms under consideration, in particular those of the Security Council and the General Assembly.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Burkina Faso reaffirms its commitment to the ideals of the United Nations based on the principles of peaceful coexistence, dialogue and peaceful settlement of disputes. It is with conviction that we welcome and strongly encourage the rapprochement of views between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China on Taiwan and the dialogue that forms the basis for such an approach. We favour the wider participation of the Republic of China on Taiwan in the specialized agencies of the United Nations. We salute the spirit of understanding displayed by the international community in allowing the involvement of that country in international organizations in order to enable it to play a broader role on the world stage through its contribution to the achievement of development goals, particularly in countries like Burkina Faso.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Therefore, no sacrifice is too great if together we can achieve a world free of nuclear weapons, a reduction in the risk of the proliferation of conventional weapons, and the entry into force and universalization of the Arms Trade Treaty. To establish a permanent basis for peace, security and freedom, it is also necessary to create the conditions for sustainable and equitable development for all peoples. That is why my country reaffirms its strong commitment to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. We therefore have a deep interest in the development process under way for the sustainable development goals and the post-2015 development agenda, and we urge that special attention be given to vital sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, industrialization and infrastructure.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Priority should be given to dialogue, and we hope that the unrestricted ceasefire that was signed between Palestinians and Israelis on 26 August 2014, under the auspices of the Arab Republic of Egypt, will lead to the establishment of a definitive peace between the two parties to the conflict. Accordingly, Burkina Faso welcomes the efforts of the international community aimed at creating a Palestinian State living side by side with Israel in peace, security and mutual respect. The establishment of international peace and security will be but hollow words as long as the issue of disarmament remains unresolved.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Accordingly, I welcome the adoption on 31 July by the Assembly of resolution 68/303 on “Strengthening the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution”. In that regard, my country, a member of the Group of Friends of Mediation, encourages the actions taken under the leadership of Finland and Turkey. With regard to Western Sahara, Burkina Faso welcomes the Moroccan initiative for advanced autonomy status in Western Sahara, which is a credible and realistic option for achieving a final solution acceptable to all. In the Middle East, we condemn the recent escalation of violence which has led to many casualties among civilian populations.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“As it always has, Burkina Faso will continue to participate in the collective action of peacekeeping in countries in difficulty, in particular Darfur, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Haiti. We express our deep appreciation to partner countries for their various forms of support in terms of training and equipment, which allow Burkinabé troops to accomplish their tasks efficiently wherever they are sent. With respect to conflict resolution, Burkina Faso advocates dialogue and consultation, which is the basis for Burkina Faso’s consistent action when the President of our country is sought after as a mediator or facilitator.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“My country supports the Transitional Government, welcomes the effective establishment of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and reiterates its readiness to contribute to efforts to restore and keep peace in Central Africa. In the light of all these crises, Burkina Faso would emphasize the urgent need to restore and maintain an environment of peace and stability in the countries concerned, without which our development and integration efforts will be in vain. In that context, no effort should be spared to protect peacekeepers who risk their lives working to provide security and comfort to civilians. I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our strong condemnation of intentional attacks against all United Nations troops in theatres of peacekeeping.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We would now like to reiterate our total solidarity with and full support for the people and Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which continue to face the unprecedented rise of terrorism and religious intolerance. Other African countries are also experiencing crisis situations. We are thinking in particular of Somalia, Libya, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Sudan. With respect to the Central African Republic, Burkina Faso salutes the efforts of the international mediator, President Sassou Nguesso, and welcomes the Brazzaville Forum, which concluded with an agreement on the cessation of hostilities.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“It is more urgent than ever to work together by focusing on preventive measures and addressing their root causes, namely such predisposing factors as extreme poverty, youth unemployment, and the denial of rights and justice. Similarly, it is important to strengthen the rapid- response capabilities of our States and international cooperation in the exchange of information, in order to allow our defence forces and security to fight effectively against terrorist threats. In that regard, Burkina Faso expresses its deep gratitude to all partner countries, especially France and the United States of America, whose contribution to the efforts to secure the Sahel is priceless.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“That Agreement’s ultimate goal is to restore peace, the territorial integrity of Mali and of the ECOWAS region, and cohesion among all Malian communities, in order to achieve the objectives of harmonious development and subregional integration. In Mali, as elsewhere in the Sahel subregion, armed conflicts are becoming more complex and more radicalized because of the emergence of violent extremism and terrorism closely associated with the criminal economy, which is characterized, inter alia, by trafficking in drugs, weapons and human beings. Those evils challenge us in our shared responsibility in the fight to eradicate them.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“However, under the auspices of ECOWAS, we welcome the significant progress made over recent months in restoring peace and democracy in West Africa, especially in Guinea-Bissau and Mali. With respect to Mali, ECOWAS mediation brought about the restoration of constitutional order and the holding of free and fair elections throughout the national territory. For the continuation of the peace process in Mali, Burkina Faso welcomes and supports the efforts of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in the search for a lasting peace solution in accordance with the Preliminary Agreement signed in Ouagadougou on 18 June 2013.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Chantal Compaoré, a goodwill ambassador for the Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children, whose commitment to dealing with the issue of female genital mutilation is an important contribution to global efforts to protect the rights of women and girls. Burkina Faso welcomes the Human Rights Council’s recent adoption of a draft resolution on “Intensifying global efforts and sharing good practices to effectively eliminate female genital mutilation” , submitted by the African Group at Burkina Faso’s initiative. We are following with concern the crises and conflicts that unfortunately continue to plague parts of the world, particularly the African continent.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Blaise Compaoré, and the Government of Burkina Faso continue to work to entrench a culture of tolerance and peaceful coexistence that seeks to establish, through dialogue and consultations, the essential elements of social cohesion, a strengthened democratic process and respect for individual and collective liberties. As a member of the Human Rights Council, Burkina Faso continues to set a good example by making the promotion and defence of human rights a major focus of its Government policy on improving the people’s welfare. That has been the context for the work of Mrs.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In the last few decades, therefore, we have established and implemented strategic development programmes and plans designed to put our country firmly on the road to emergence. Poverty reduction, the empowerment of women and full employment for young people are some of our main objectives. For several years consecutively those efforts have enabled Burkina Faso to record average annual growth rates of around 5 per cent and achieve significant investments in a number of areas that include health, education, agriculture, and water, road and energy infrastructures. Clearly, development efforts cannot thrive without a stable, peaceful environment. To that end, our President, Mr.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Burkina Faso would like to express its sympathy and solidarity with the affected countries, and it reiterates its commitment to participating in the quest for a collective solution that can ensure effective protection for the people and for health personnel, as well as the free movement of people and goods within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Today we can celebrate the progress made in efforts to achieve and maintain peace, as well as to achieve our development goals, despite the fact that there is still work to be done to speed up improvement of our people’s living conditions. In Burkina Faso, notwithstanding our unfavourable geographical and climatic conditions and a difficult international economic environment, we are committed, with determination and realism, to building development.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Lastly, Burkina Faso welcomes the Assembly’s adoption of the Secretary-General’s Ebola initiative (resolution 69/1) and welcomes his appointment of Mr. David Nabarro as Senior United Nations System Coordinator for Ebola Virus Disease and Mr. Anthony Banbury as his Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission on Ebola Emergency Response. These steps will certainly help the West African subregion to strengthen its public-health systems in order to eradicate the epidemic, whose spread could permanently compromise the area’s social cohesion, development and economic integration.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In that regard, I welcome his initiative in holding last week’s Climate Summit in New York, aimed at persuading Heads of State and Government and representatives of local authorities, the private sector and civil society of the urgent and compelling need for them to declare their contributions to the fight against climate change in firm and concrete terms. Burkina Faso also reiterates its commendation of the joint visit to the Sahel by the Secretary-General, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, the President of the World Bank, the President of the African Development Bank and the European Commissioner for Development within the framework of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, which aims to promote security, good governance, development and human rights as factors of peace and stability.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“I also heartily congratulate the President on his election, and I am confident that his wealth of experience with international and development issues will enable him to effectively guide our work on the post-2015 development agenda, in order to formulate an ambitious new framework for development aimed at bringing our peoples growth, fairness and a better life. I would also like to pay tribute to Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for his thoughtful focus on peace and social and economic development around the world, especially in Africa.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Every year, the General Assembly gives us the opportunity to get together to discuss our concerns in the various parts of the world. Here we are, meeting again to evaluate what has been accomplished and to consider new solutions to the many challenges confronting our shared responsibility. And Burkina Faso is committed, as always, to participating in this important get-together, the symbol of international solidarity. I would like to express our gratitude to President Kutesa’s predecessor, Ambassador John Ashe, for his positive record during his tenure.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Only in that way will we genuinely move towards building a more fair and united world. My delegation listened with great interest to the inaugural address by the President of the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session, in which he covered all the major issues of concern to today’s democratic societies. I would therefore like to congratulate him on his election and welcome the vision with which he would like to endow our common Organization. He can rest assured of our delegation’s readiness for full cooperation. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to his predecessor, His Excellency Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser of Qatar, for his efforts during the sixty-sixth session of the Assembly. That session’s very welcome results bear witness to the skill and effectiveness with which he led our work.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“That would argue in favour of granting the Republic of China its rightful place among the family of nations, including through its meaningful participation in the activities of international organizations such as the International Civil Aviation Organization and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The nature of the threats and challenges facing the world demands of us a better sharing of responsibilities through a reform of the United Nations. Such reform remains a topic of great concern at the very heart of global governance. We hope that the negotiations launched within the framework of this reform will result in acceptable compromises that can strengthen the effectiveness and standing of the United Nations as it faces the new challenges of our changing world.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“In that connection, we reiterate our full support for the African initiative to introduce at this session a draft resolution aimed at a global ban on female genital mutilation. We hope that it will enjoy the support of the entire international community. Furthermore, we welcome efforts undertaken since the launch of UN-Women and we hope that this new body will strengthen United Nations activities aimed at the empowerment of women, the defence of their rights and the promotion of gender equality, especially in developing countries. Burkina Faso believes in multilateralism, solidarity between peoples and the virtue of dialogue among nations. In that regard, my delegation notes with great satisfaction the calm atmosphere that currently prevails in the relations between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the People’s Republic of China.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“It is essential that efforts continue on the basis of the consensus reached at the Conference in order to find acceptable compromises that take into account the interests of the various regions of the world. Burkina Faso attaches special importance to all issues related to the empowerment of women. To that end, we have spared no effort to improve women’s legal and social status in our country. The First Lady of Burkina Faso, Mrs. Chantal Compaoré, Goodwill Ambassador and Coordinator of the International Campaign to Ban Female Genital Mutilation Worldwide, co-chaired during this session the high-level side event on banning female genital mutilation. That is yet another demonstration of her well-known commitment to the defence of women’s rights and the improvement of the status of women.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The world is experiencing great uncertainty and anxiety as a result of the international economic and financial instability, the increase in poverty, ongoing environmental degradation and the increase in natural disasters. In particular, the recent international financial crises, which seriously compromised the balance of our economies, are sorely testing the cohesion of our societies. They have an impact on all of us and require of us constant vigilance and sustained solidarity. The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), held from 18 to 22 June in Brazil, rightly reminded us of our shared but differentiated responsibilities to protect our planet and to ensure sustainable development for future generations.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“On the issue of the Western Sahara, Burkina Faso welcomes the determination of the parties to explore appropriate ways and means to achieve a fair and agreed political settlement of the issue. The current status quo is neither viable nor of benefit to any of the parties, given its impact on the subregion’s peace and security. That is why my country has continuously promoted dialogue and compromise aimed at achieving an acceptable political solution between the parties. In that regard, we believe that the Moroccan initiative for the negotiation of an autonomous status for the Saharan region could be an appropriate way to settle differences.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Always working for international peace and security, Burkina Faso contributes to peacekeeping operations in Darfur and Guinea-Bissau. On Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso encourages the efforts undertaken by the transitional bodies to quickly restore constitutional order and urges all of the country’s stakeholders to ensure a consensual and inclusive transition and to create the best possible conditions in which to implement priority reforms, organize free and transparent presidential elections and entrench the rule of law. On Darfur, we encourage the parties to better implement the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, and we continue to contribute through the implementation and follow-up mechanism provided for by the Doha Document.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“I urge them to respect the fundamental freedoms of their fellow citizens and to clearly distance themselves from extremist and terrorist movements in order to promote the values of dialogue and democracy to which Mali is so wedded. The crisis situation in the north of Mali is a tangible manifestation of the type of threat facing all of the countries of the Sahel region. I therefore welcome the timely initiative of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon that brought us together on 26 September on the margins of the General Assembly around the issue of peace, security and development in the States of the Sahel region. I renew my gratitude and reiterate to him the regard and appreciation of the Government of Burkina Faso for his availability and commitment to peace and development in Africa and throughout the world.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The establishment of stable and lasting peace in Mali will require a comprehensive approach combining political dialogue and the use of force mainly aimed at neutralizing extremist terrorist groups of a transnational nature, whose presence in the north of Mali is likely to irretrievably compromise efforts aimed at better governance and social and economic development. The President of Burkina Faso, with the assistance of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, will continue in a clear-headed way to seek solutions to the deep-rooted causes of the crisis undermining our subregion, a crisis which the armed rebellion has but exacerbated. I therefore call upon the Malian armed movements to renounce the systematic use of arms as a means to achieve their demands.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The ECOWAS mediation, whose goal is to resolve, through dialogue, the dual institutional and security crisis that is raging in Mali, has focused its efforts on restoring the normal constitutional order and to setting up stable transition bodies that are accepted by Malians and recognized by the international community in order to implement the road map contained in the framework agreement of 6 April, which deals with the management of the crisis and the organization of elections. Burkina Faso will continue to work under the ECOWAS framework, with the support of the international community, towards Mali’s reunification and reconciliation so as to create conditions conducive to the holding of free and democratic elections throughout all of Mali.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Burkina Faso fully associates itself with the choice of that topic which, following on the sixty-sixth session, will enable the international community to deepen its thinking and commit itself resolutely to the peaceful settlement of conflicts through dialogue to avoid stalemate and the escalation of violence, which reduces to nought our efforts aimed at promoting sustainable economic and social development. It is along those lines that the President of Burkina Faso has accepted the mediation mission that its peers from the Economic Community of West African States have entrusted him within the framework of the crisis in Mali.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“That is why President Blaise Compaoré has turned dialogue and mediation into new levers for the maintenance of harmony and understanding among peoples. We are very grateful to President Vuk Jeremić for having placed this session of the General Assembly under the banner, “Bringing about adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations by peaceful means”. That theme underscores the importance of resorting to peaceful means as an appropriate mechanism for the settlement of disputes.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“We welcome the backing of Burkina Faso’s partners for that strategy, whose ultimate goal is to achieve strong and sustained economic growth that serves to multiplies revenue and improves the population’s quality of life, while taking into account the guiding principles of sustainable management of natural resources. The annual foreign financing needs of the strategy remain significant, despite the efforts undertaken by the Government of Burkina Faso on the basis of our own resources. We are hopeful that our bilateral and multilateral partners, as they have done in the past, will be at our side to ensure a successful implementation of the strategy. We wish to convey our gratitude to those that have already demonstrated their solidarity with us. Burkina Faso is aware that there can be no sustainable development without peace and stability.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Following the successful holding of a biometric registration effort covering the entire national territory, December of this year will witness the organization of joint legislative and municipal elections on the basis of greater transparency and fairness. Turning to the economy, Burkina Faso is continuing its policy of building a strong and prosperous economy to serve the basic needs of its population. To do that, we have adopted a strategy of accelerated growth and sustainable development to fulfil our drive for progress towards becoming an emerging country and enabling it to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“I should like to reiterate the gratitude of the Government and the people of Burkina Faso to the relevant specialized agencies of the United Nations systems, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the West African Economic and Monetary Union, the Kingdom of Morocco, the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Japan, Tunisia, Egypt and Azerbaijan, who have lent us their assistance to ensure that refugees and worst-off populations of Burkina Faso are able to live dignified lives. At the political level, Burkina Faso, within the framework of the implementation of the conclusions of the Consultative Council on Political Reforms, is continuing the strengthening and consolidation of its democratic process.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“This year, Burkina Faso has been tested by a food crisis resulting from poor rainfall. The grain and cereal shortage was exacerbated by a massive inf low of tens of thousands of refugees from neighbouring Mali, sometimes with all of their cattle, as a result of the crisis that has raged in that brother country since 17 January. The situation has led the Government of Burkina Faso to undertake vigorous and urgent measures that have enabled us to contain its negative impact on the most vulnerable strata of society and welcome our brothers and sisters from Mali in acceptable human conditions.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“It is always a very significant moment for the delegation of Burkina Faso when we find ourselves present at this traditional meeting that opens the annual session of the General Assembly. For us, it is a special moment for ref lection on how the world is progressing and for sketching ways to build a world of peace, security and solidarity. The sixty-seventh session of the General Assembly is taking place in an atmosphere of uncertainty related to the very difficult international economic situation and the growing threats to international peace and security. The challenges that the situation poses to world require of us greater courage, effort, creativity and solidarity, if all of us wish one day to achieve the objectives of peace and development so dear to the international community.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“In conclusion, I wish to express the desire that the virtues of international solidarity and dialogue among nations will continue to inspire the United Nations, which is the pre-eminent forum for multilateralism, so that together we can respond to the challenges that our world faces.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We reiterate our call for a lasting, comprehensive peace in the region that guarantees the freedom and right to self-determination of the Palestinian people and the security of the State of Israel. Burkina Faso believes in multilateralism, in solidarity among peoples and in the virtue of dialogue among nations. My delegation notes with great satisfaction the peaceful climate that currently prevails in the relationship between the Republic of China on Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China. That will favour the granting to the Republic of China on Taiwan the place that it deserves in the concert of nations, including its genuine participation in the activities of international organizations such as the International Civil Aviation Organization and conferences such as those on the United Nations Climate Change Convention.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We call on the Justice and Equality Movement, the Sudan Liberation Movement and the Government of the Sudan to bring hostilities to a complete halt in Darfur as soon as possible. In North Africa a will for change has found expression in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya. Burkina Faso expresses its solidarity with those countries in their quest for freedom and democracy. We reiterate our will to strengthen fruitful links of cooperation. Burkina Faso reaffirms its recognition of the Transitional 23 11-51670 National Council in Libya, and we encourage it to continue to promote democracy, national cohesion, stability and security for all people living in Libya. In the Middle East we closely follow the progress of the Palestinian question, and we support Palestine’s request to be admitted to the United Nations as a full Member State.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The signing on 14 July 2011 of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur between the Government of the Sudan and the Liberation and Justice Movement represents significant progress towards restoring lasting peace. Thanks to the trust placed in us by the African Union and the United Nations we were able to support the peace process, and we call on all parties to the conflict to sign the Doha Document. We express our recognition and profound gratitude to the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, for his support, which was critical to the success of the process. In the framework of the Implementation Follow- up Committee, my country will continue to contribute to peacebuilding.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The Ouagadougou Political Agreement allowed Côte d’Ivoire to emerge from crisis. What it needs now is peacebuilding and reconciliation. We take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General, who effectively supported the efforts of ECOWAS and the inter-Ivorian dialogue facilitator. Beyond facilitation, we are prepared to assist all countries in our subregion in their quest for peace and stability in post-conflict situations. We call on the international community to support peacebuilding efforts, especially in Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea. Burkina Faso participates in the African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, with a force of 800 men.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“That is why Burkina Faso, which fervently advocates for the prevention and settlement of conflicts through dialogue, commends the adoption by the General Assembly of resolution 65/283 on strengthening the role of mediation in peaceful settlement of disputes and conflict prevention and resolution. We are pleased that that resolution was introduced by the Group of Friends of Mediation, of which Burkina Faso is a member. As we did in Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo and Darfur, Burkina Faso is fully prepared to contribute wherever it is called upon for mediation, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. The organization of free and transparent elections in Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire came as a result of the successful facilitation efforts of Mr. Blaise Compaoré, President of Burkina Faso.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Burkina Faso believes that the reforms must take into account the interests of all Member States and increase our Organization’s effectiveness in managing the peace and security, stability and development of all parties. At the dawn of the third millennium, our hope and wish was that this millennium would see us reconcile with one another and bring peace, security and stability. Sadly, our planet is still beset by numerous conflicts, many of which bear the mark of international terrorism, which, needless to say, Burkina Faso firmly condemns in all its forms and manifestations.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We therefore commend the Organization’s establishment of UN-Women, and hope that this new body, which should be adequately funded, will be a genuine catalyst for United Nations activities in defence of women’s rights. More specifically, we hope it will provide strengthened support for pro-women policies in developing countries. We are pleased that during this session the African Group will be introducing a draft resolution intended to ban female genital mutilation worldwide. We hope that it will be supported by the entire international community. For more than a decade we have been working on the process of reforming the United Nations in order to enable it to be in step with the demands of a world in constant change. Unfortunately, despite significant progress, much still remains to be done.”
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“11-51670 22 The High-level Meeting held during this session on the theme “Addressing desertification, land degradation and drought in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication”, as well as the signing by various countries, including Burkina Faso, of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity, are also events worthy of commendation. Burkina Faso considers particularly important all issues connected to the advancement of women and, to that end, has spared no effort to improve the social and legal status of women in our country.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“In tackling this scourge, special attention and renewed effort on the part of the international community are more necessary than ever in regard to climate issues, as well as every other environmental concern. Among other initiatives, Burkina Faso commends that of Mrs. Hilary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States, for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, from which countries such as Burkina Faso could benefit greatly.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The world is currently experiencing times of enormous uncertainty and anxiety as a result of international economic and financial instability, increased poverty, continuing deterioration of the environment and a growing number of natural disasters. In particular, the recent international financial crises are dangerously compromising the balance of our economies and putting our social cohesion to a terrible test. They demand a response, constant vigilance and firm solidarity on all our parts. The harmful effects of climate change have spared no country; natural disasters, in particular, have compromised and shaken the foundations of development for many of us, especially the least- developed countries, which are especially vulnerable and suffer the most.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“At the subregional and continental levels, Burkina Faso, working within the framework of the West African Economic and Monetary Union, ECOWAS and the African Union, will continue to be constructively involved in strengthening the integration process. While we proclaim our faith and deep attachment to the regional integration process taking place in Africa, we are convinced that regional integration must be pragmatic and based on concrete achievements, which represent the only way we can realize our peoples’ legitimate aspirations. At the regional level, we recognize the value of all the initiatives that the African Union has taken to manage and settle conflicts on our continent. Burkina Faso reaffirms its continuing readiness to contribute to maintaining peace, security and stability all over Africa.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“In the economic and social areas, as part of our accelerated growth and sustainable development strategy, my Government, despite its modest budget and many other constraints and priorities, continued its efforts to build a functioning economy, with a particular emphasis on strengthening certain key sectors, including education, health, water, training and youth employment; on improving socio-economic infrastructure, especially roads; and on encouraging the business environment. Needless to say, this progress was made possible thanks to the cooperation and support of our bilateral and multilateral partners. I take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank them for their continuing commitment to supporting us and for their backing for our efforts to meet the Millennium Development Goals.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)