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Abdelaziz

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“I have the pleasure to speak today on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). At the outset, I would like to convey the Movement's appreciation to the Portuguese presidency of the Security Council - and to you personally, Ambassador Moraes Cabral - for having convened this important open debate to discuss the progress achieved in the implementation of the measures set out in the note by the President of the Security Council of 26 July 2010 (S/2010/507), and the related concept paper (S/2011/726, annex) to direct the discussions towards enhancing the transparency and efficiency of the work of the Security Council in order to meet the expectations of the general membership of the United Nations.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672 (2011) · source
“The Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations should continue to discuss the best ways to overcome the challenges that remain. These challenges include the operationalization of such strategies in action on the ground, the gap in resources needed to carry out this complex mandate task, and the legal aspects of categorizing civilians in combat situations in accordance with international law. Let me conclude by reiterating the firm belief of the Non-Aligned Movement in the importance of the protection of civilians in conflict situations, establishing accountability for violations of international humanitarian law and putting an end to impunity.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650 (2011) · source
“Efforts of the United Nations come in support of and not in substitution for those of the national authorities. In this regard, NAM. stresses that the successful conduct of tasks relating to the protection of civilians wherever a United Nations mandate exists requires the integration of efforts at all levels and a holistic approach that encompasses the provision of timely and adequate resources, logistical support and the required training, as well as clearly defined and achievable mandates. The principle of the consent of the host State as a founding principle of peacekeeping must also be fully respected. The development of strategies for the protection of civilians in peacekeeping missions where it is mandated is significant.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650 (2011) · source
“Furthermore, the Non-Aligned Movement emphasizes that respect for the principles of the sovereign equality, political independence and territorial integrity of all States and of non-intervention must be upheld. Consent of the country is imperative for granting access to humanitarian assistance to its territory and for its continued operations at all times. In a peacekeeping context, NAM. stresses that protection of civilians under imminent threat of physical violence remains the primary responsibility of each country hosting any peacekeeping operation. It stresses further that peacekeeping missions with this mandate should conduct their tasks without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the host Government to protect civilians.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650 (2011) · source
“The Movement reiterates its condemnation of the increasing attacks on the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and urges the Governments of States Members of the United Nations to ensure respect for the protection of the personnel of humanitarian organizations, in conformity with the relevant provisions of international law. In the meantime, we reaffirm that humanitarian assistance personnel should respect international humanitarian law and the laws of the countries where they operate, the guiding principles of humanitarian assistance set out in the annex to General Assembly resolution 46/182, and non-interference in the cultural, religious and other values of the population in the countries where they operate.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650 (2011) · source
“In this regard, the Non-Aligned Movement believes that due priority should continue to be given to the promotion of knowledge of, respect for and observance by States of their obligations assumed under the Charter of the United Nations, international law, international human rights law and international humanitarian law, in particular those of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their 1977 Protocols. We call upon all parties to armed conflicts to redouble their efforts to comply with their legal obligations through, inter alia, prohibiting the targeting of civilian populations and civilian property and stressing their responsibility to ensure general protection against dangers arising from military operations to civilian installations, hospitals and relief materials and the means to transport and distribute such relief materials.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650 (2011) · source
“The measures adopted so far fall short of addressing the wider implications of attacks against civilians and their impact on international peace and security, as well as their humanitarian impacts. The last report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/579), submitted in November 2010 pursuant to resolution 1894 (2009), also highlights ongoing and emerging concerns regarding the state of protection of civilians. These include the proliferation and fragmentation of non-State armed groups, the displacement of civilians within and across borders, the continued Violence and hardship that women and children face during armed conflict, and the continued existence of a culture of impunity.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650 (2011) · source
“I have the pleasure of addressing the Security Council today on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). I start by expressing the Movement's appreciation to the Portuguese presidency for organizing this debate and to President Cavaco Silva for presiding. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, and the Director for International Law and Cooperation of the International Committee of the Red Cross for their statements to the Council today. It is obvious from current world events that despite all efforts by the United Nations, including the Security Council, civilians are still suffering in massive numbers around the globe.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650 (2011) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement demands that Israel abide by Security Council resolution 497 (1981) and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the borders of 4 June 1967, in implementation of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973).”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“Turning now to Lebanon, the NAM. condemns Israel's ongoing violations of Lebanese sovereignty and the recurrence of serious breaches to Security Council resolution 1701 (2006). The Movement calls on all concerned parties to implement fully Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) in order to end the current fragility and avoid the recurrence of hostilities. Concerning the occupied Syrian Golan, the Non-Aligned Movement reaffirms that all measures and actions taken, or to be taken, by Israel, the occupying Power, to alter the legal, physical and demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan, as well as the Israeli measures to impose jurisdiction and administration there, are null, void and have no legal effect.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“The international community must exert all efforts to compel Israel to abide by its obligations and commitments forthwith and to resume final status negotiations based on clear parameters that would include: cessation of all settlement activities, an agreed timeframe that recognizes the urgency of the matter and the 4 June 1967 borders as the foundation and starting point for negotiations, as set out by President Obama in his 19 May speech and as supported by the entire international community. In so saying, the Movement stresses the utmost importance of the efforts of the international community and the United Nations and of a credible negotiation process for bringing an end to the Israeli occupation that began in 1967, as well as the achievement of an independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“Those three major developments, coupled with the recognition of all major international organizations and institutions including the United Nations, the World Bank and the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians, that Palestinian institutions are more than ready for statehood, clearly indicate that the dream of a Palestinian State is closer than ever to becoming a reality. Indeed, there is unanimous conviction that Israel's respect for its obligations is imperative for the resumption of direct negotiations towards achieving the two-State solution on the basis of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002), 1515 (2003) and 1850 (2008), the Madrid terms of reference, including the principle of land for peace, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Road Map.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“The second development was the agreement on Palestinian national reconciliation carried out under the auspices of Egypt, the core pillar of which was the return of power to the people through legislative and presidential elections within a year. The third development is the fact that to date, more than 130 countries have recognized the State of Palestine based on the 1967 borders, including more than 100 members of the Movement, and they comprise more than the two-thirds majority of the General Assembly.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“strongly condemns the continued detention and imprisonment of thousands of Palestinians in Israeli jails, where ill- treatment and torture are widely used. It is the conviction of the members of the Movement, as stated in the special declaration adopted by the NAM. ministerial conference in Bali in May, that those prisoners, who include children and women, should be immediately released and proper international inspection of their current condition should be a priority for the international community, particularly the Security Council and the Human Rights Council. There were three main developments during the last few months. The first one was the historic speech given by President Abbas on 23 September in the General Assembly Hall.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“In that connection, the Movement reemphasizes the need for the reconstruction of Gaza, and calls on Israel to open all of its crossing points with Gaza and allow for the sustained and regular movement of persons and goods, including the import of essential reconstruction materials, which includes those necessary for the long overdue reconstruction of United Nations facilities and the schools of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and normal commercial flows. NAM. also reiterates the need to empower UNRWA with all financial and human support necessary to undertake its mission effectively. NAM. welcomes the prisoner swap deal under Egyptian auspices that led to the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. NAM.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“That includes an immediate cessation of all settlement activities and full respect for the international consensus on the issue, including the calls from the United Nations, NAM, the European Union, the Quartet and all other concerned international and regional bodies and actors. The Non-Aligned Movement emphasizes the need to compel Israel, the occupying Power, to lift fully its illegal blockade, in accordance with its obligations under international law, Council resolution 1860 (2009) and all other relevant United Nations resolutions. The Movement reiterates that this unacceptable and unsustainable situation must end. The unresolved crisis continues to pose serious repercussions on international efforts to promote peace and continues to inflict deep suffering on the Palestinian people.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement regrets that the Security Council did not adopt the draft resolution, as we had hoped and expected. The Movement therefore reiterates its call for the Council to be resolute in demanding that Israel abide by its legal obligations. Moreover, the Movement believes that calls for compliance must be backed by credible action, which is incumbent upon this Council in light of its duties under the Charter and given the fact that the occupying Power is continuing to deliberately obstruct the attainment of peace and security in our region. Israeli impunity must no longer be tolerated. Israel must be called upon to abide forthwith by all of its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention, relevant United Nations resolutions and the Road Map.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement remains firm in its condemnation of Israel's illegal settlement policies and practices, stressing that all such unlawful attempts to alter the demographic composition, character and status of the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, remain rejected and unrecognized by the international community. The fact that a majority of NAM. member States co-sponsored the draft resolution presented to the Security Council earlier this year (S/2011/24) that called for the immediate cessation of all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory - as outlined in relevant letters addressed by the Chair of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement to the President of the Council - reflects the international position on this most critical issue.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“Recent announcements regarding the establishment of thousands more settlement units, particularly in and around occupied East Jerusalem, the continued Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes and properties, and devious attempts by the Israeli Government to legitimize its illegitimate settlement scheme are the true measure of Israel's alleged commitment to the peace process and a two- State solution. All indications at present - from provocative declarations to accelerated construction on the ground to the continued revocation of Palestinian residency rights - are that Israel continues to choose settlement over peace and to choose occupation and conflict at the expense of the future of both peoples and the region as a whole.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“Instead, they reinforce the belief that Israel's insistence on the negotiation path is merely for the sake of negotiations and not to actually reach any comprehensive peace settlement. It is highly condemnable that Israel, the occupying Power, continues to pursue its illegal settlement activities, and many other illegal policies and practices, in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. Such illegal actions undermine peace efforts and are the main obstacle to efforts to resume negotiations, making it nearly impossible to realize a two-State solution on the basis of the 4 June 1967 borders.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“It is worth mentioning that around the same time last year, many of us had high hopes for the new round of final status negotiations, which began in early September 2010 under the direct auspices of United States President Barack Obama, with the participation of the Quartet, Egypt and Jordan, with the goal of reaching an agreement within one year. Yet the negotiations collapsed just a few weeks later, due to Israel's refusal to renew the moratorium on settlement activities, cease its illegal settlement campaign and abide by clear parameters for negotiations to achieve a just and final solution. The persistence of such behaviour on the part of Israel and its refusal to commit to the internationally endorsed parameters for a two-State solution cast a dark shadow of doubt over its professed intentions.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“It is regrettable that all serious efforts to date by international and regional parties, including the last Quartet statement of 23 September, to resume and advance direct negotiations on the Palestinian track towards that objective have failed. This is mainly due to the lack of clear parameters for the negotiations and the insistence of Israel, the occupying Power, on continuing to illegally, unilaterally and aggressively change the situation on the ground. Such actions belie Israel's claims that it accepts the Quartet statements and that it is indeed acting in good faith to end this conflict.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“I would like to start by expressing the Movement's appreciation for today's briefing by Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs. The Non-Aligned Movement believes that the international community must renew its resolve to uphold its longstanding commitment to realizing a two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, on the basis of international law and the well-known terms of reference of the peace process. There is an international consensus that we must reach the endgame, the independence of the State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital - the core of a peaceful settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict as a whole.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“On behalf of the States members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), I would like to begin by expressing our condolences and deep sympathy to the Government and people of Turkey on the tragic loss of life due to the earthquake that hit eastern Turkey yesterday. I would also like to offer the Movement's condolences and sympathy to the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their great loss in the passing away of His Royal Highness Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud after a long life of achievement for his country, his region and the world at large. I have the pleasure of addressing the Security Council today on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement at this critical juncture in the Security Council's dealings with the situation in the Middle East.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“Furthermore, in order to ensure leadership and ownership on the part of the recipient country of the reform process, the recipient country must be fully in charge of formulating the reform strategy, identifying gaps, needs and areas of priority as well as coordinating the international support to avoid duplication of efforts.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“Accordingly, we believe that the formulation of a United Nations approach to security sector reform requires thorough discussion in the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, in order to allow for full participation of the United Nations membership at large in such an important debate. We also believe that the Peacebuilding Commission is in a better position to coordinate the activities of the different organs and agencies of the United Nations in this regard, particularly in light of the experience that the Commission has gained through its engagement with the countries on its agenda.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“From a national perspective, Egypt believes that security sector reform is not a goal to be pursued in isolation from addressing other societal challenges to peace and security in countries emerging from conflicts. These include youth unemployment, organized crime, extreme poverty and the lack of adequate education and health services. According to the World Development Report of the World Bank, no low-income, fragile or conflict- affected country has achieved a single Millennium Development Goal. Therefore, Egypt underlines that international support to security sector reform must be anchored in broader capacity-building efforts, aiming to contribute to addressing the social and economic causes of conflicts and the complex security environment in countries emerging from conflict and to respond to their particular needs and conditions.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“As for the development of a United Nations approach to SSR, the Non-Aligned Movement believes that such development must take place in the General Assembly to ensure that the formulation of strategies for SSR, including its scope and mandate, is carried out through the intergovernmental process, taking into account the primary responsibility and the sovereign right of the country concerned in determining its national priorities in this regard. The Non-Aligned Movement concurs with the Secretary-General that national ownership should be the cornerstone of the United Nations SSR approach. National ownership and adaptability of SSR tools in particular country contexts must be the key principles that guide the role of the United Nations in supporting security sector reform.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“Members are proponents of every effort by the United Nations that can contribute to enhancing peace and security in the flashpoints across the globe, including activities related to security sector reform and promotion of the rule of law. The leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement underlined in the outcome document of their summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the importance of security sector reform in the context of United Nations peacekeeping and in post-conflict situations. They stressed that security sector reform should be integrated into the broad framework of United Nations rule of law activities in order to ensure that SSR activities and structures are not duplicating the work carried out in the rule of law area.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his briefing today. Today's debate constitutes an integral part of a broader discussion about the interlinkages among peace, security and development as mutually reinforcing factors, as well as the complementarity between conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities, and their respective roles at the different stages of conflict resolution in helping to build institutional capacities in States emerging from conflict as well as those in transition. Overall, the members of the Non-Aligned Movement contribute more than 80 per cent of the personnel working in United Nations peacekeeping operations - the majority of which currently contain SSR mandates.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“I have the pleasure to address the Security Council today on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Allow me to start by expressing the Movement's appreciation to the Nigerian presidency for organizing this important debate, and to you, Mr. Minister, for chairing the meeting personally, to focus on the issue of security sector reform (SSR), which is of major importance to all countries emerging from conflicts, particularly in Africa. The Movement believes that today's debate comes at a very timely moment, as it provides a valuable addition to our debate in the General Assembly yesterday on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa (see A/66/PVs.32 and 33). The Movement also expresses its appreciation to Mr.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“condemns in the strongest terms the excessive use of force and the killing of unarmed civilian protesters by the Israeli forces on 15 May and 5 June 2011 and calls for those responsible for those brutal acts to be brought to justice.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“The Movement calls on all concerned parties to implement fully Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) in order to put an end to the current fragility and avoid the recurrence of hostilities. Concerning the occupied Syrian Golan, the Non-Aligned Movement reaffirms that all measures and actions taken, or to be taken, by Israel, the occupying Power, to alter the legal, physical or demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan, as well as any Israeli measures to impose jurisdiction and administration there, are null, void and have no legal effect. The Non-Aligned Movement demands that Israel abide by Security Council resolution 497 (1981) and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the borders of 4 June 1967, in implementation of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). Furthermore, the NAM.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“At this critical juncture, it is therefore incumbent upon the international community to act collectively to compel Israel to abide by its obligations forthwith and to resume final status negotiations on the basis of the internationally agreed terms of reference that form the foundation of the two-State solution on the basis of the 4 June 1967 borders, so that we can realize this year the independence of the State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and thus begin a new era in the Middle East. Turning now to Lebanon, the NAM. condemns Israel's ongoing violations of Lebanese sovereignty and the recurring serious breaches of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“This should include actively working towards universal recognition of the State of Palestine on the basis of the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and receiving the State of Palestine as a full Member of the United Nations, particularly since we heard today from Mr. Serry that Palestine was ready for statehood. Indeed, there is a unanimous conviction that respect by Israel of its obligations is imperative so as to enable the resumption of direct negotiations aimed at achieving a two-State solution on the basis of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002), 1515 (2003) and 1850 (2008), the Madrid terms of reference, including the principle of land for peace, the Arab Peace Initiative and the road map.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“In the meantime, the NAM. regrets the fact that consensus was not possible among the members of the Security Council on any of these initiatives. This casts a negative shadow on the ability of the Security Council to deal effectively with such a situation, which continues to endanger international peace and security. The Movement calls upon the Security Council and the Quartet to exert maximum efforts to set clear parameters and a time frame for the negotiations. At the same time, should those efforts fail to produce the required results, the international community, including the members of the Quartet, must do their utmost to facilitate and support constructive efforts to overcome the stagnation of the situation and contribute to peace.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“stresses that serious, genuine and meaningful negotiations can be conducted only within well-defined parameters and a specified time frame. NAM. highly appreciates the initiatives launched in the past few months to restart the negotiations on this basis. These include President Obama's speech on 19 May; the Russian initiative to dispatch a mission by the Security Council to the region and to convene an international conference to resume the negotiations; the parameters presented by the United Kingdom, France and Germany to be taken as a basis for the resumption of negotiations by the Quartet; and the French initiative to start negotiations for one year, ending with the convening of an international conference; as well as many other initiatives and efforts by the Non-Aligned Movement, including the NAM. caucus in the Security Council.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“The Movement welcomes all international efforts aimed at raising awareness of the plight of Palestinian political prisoners, including through the meetings held in Algeria in December 2010 and in Morocco in January 2011, as well as the convening of the United Nations international meeting on Palestinian political prisoners in Austria in March. NAM. particularly stresses the importance of the declaration on Palestinian political prisoners adopted in May at the NAM. Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia. It is the conviction of the Movement that those prisoners, who include children and women, should be immediately released, and that proper international inspection of their condition should be a priority for the international community, particularly the Security Council and the Human Rights Council. NAM.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“Normal commercial flows must also be permitted, since they are imperative to the rehabilitation of livelihoods and economic recovery. NAM. also reiterates the need to empower UNRWA with all the financial and human support necessary for it to carry out its mission effectively. NAM. also expresses its deep concern about Israel's continuing arrest and imprisonment of Palestinian civilians in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, in the recent period. NAM. strongly condemns the continued detention and imprisonment of thousands of Palestinians in Israeli jails, where ill treatment and torture are common.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“In this context, the Movement expresses its concern about and condemnation of the Israeli military's boarding and seizure on 19 July of the French civilian boat Dignite-Al Karama, which was sailing to Gaza to lend much-needed support to the people of Gaza, and calls for the blockade of Gaza to be lifted immediately. In this connection, the Movement re-emphasizes the need for the reconstruction of Gaza, and calls on Israel to open all its crossing points into Gaza and to allow for the sustained and regular movement of persons and goods, including essential construction materials and those necessary for reconstructing United Nations facilities and United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) schools.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“That includes the obligation to immediately and completely cease all settlement activities and to respect the international consensus on that issue, including the calls from the United Nations, NAM, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the European Union, the Quartet and all other concerned international and regional bodies and actors. NAM. also emphasizes the need to compel Israel, the occupying Power, to fully lift its illegal blockade of the Gaza Strip, in line with its obligations under international law, resolution 1860 (2009) and all other relevant United Nations resolutions. This inhumane blockade continues to provoke the deep concern of people all over the region and the world, reflected, inter alia, in acts of solidarity such as the freedom flotilla.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“NAM regrets that the draft resolution was not adopted by the Council, as we had hoped for and expected in accordance with the Council's duty under the Charter to address Israel's deliberate destruction of the attainment of peace and security in the Middle East. The Non-Aligned Movement emphasizes its position, clearly stated at the NAM. Ministerial Conference held in May in Bali, Indonesia, and reiterates its call for the Council to be resolute in demanding that Israel, the occupying Power, abide by its legal obligations. Moreover, we believe that calls for compliance must be backed by credible action. Israel must be called on to abide forthwith by all its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention, the relevant United Nations resolutions and the Road Map, without exception, and must be held accountable for their violation.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“All current indications, from provocative declarations to accelerated construction on the ground and continued revocation of Palestinian residency rights, are that Israel is clearly choosing settlements over peace. Indeed, to date, Israel has persisted in its unlawful attempts to alter the geographic and demographic composition of the Palestinian territory, particularly East Jerusalem, the annexation of which remains and will remain rejected and unrecognized by the international community. The sponsorship by the vast majority of the Non-Aligned Movement member States of the draft resolution (S/2011/24) presented earlier this year to the Council, calling for the immediate cessation of all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, reflects the international position on this important issue.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“In that regard, NAM. strongly condemns the boycott law enacted by the Israeli Knesset earlier this month, which penalizes people or organizations who call for a boycott of the illegal Israeli settlements. It is a law that many in Israel itself find unconstitutional and anti-democratic. Recent declarations regarding the establishment of thousands more illegal settlement units, as well as the continuing and unprecedented pace of Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes and properties, especially in neighbourhoods of occupied East Jerusalem, in order to build new settlements in the heart of the City, all affirm Israel's hostile intentions and belie its Government's alleged commitment to the peace process and a two-State solution.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“It is equally alarming to the Movement that the mere issuance of a Quartet statement has become an issue in itself, highlighting the serious need to improve the efficacy of that mechanism and to resolve the conflict, which remains a threat to international peace and security. It is also greatly to be regretted and condemned that Israel, the occupying Power, continues to pursue its illegal settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, along with many other unlawful policies and practices that continue to exacerbate the situation on the ground and to raise tensions. Such illegal practices also constitute the main obstacle to efforts to resume credible peace negotiations and are making it nearly impossible to realize the two-State solution on the basis of the borders of 4 June 1967.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“There is an international understanding that we must reach the end of the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian and Arab lands occupied since 1967; the independence of the State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the borders of4 June 1967; a just solution to the plight of the Palestine refugees, and thus the establishment of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace. It is therefore regrettable that all serious efforts made to date by the concerned international and regional parties, including by the Quartet in its last meeting on 11 July in Washington, DO, have not yet led to the resumption and advancement of direct negotiations on the Palestinian-Israeli track.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“I have the honour to address the Security Council today on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), and to begin by welcoming you, Mr. President, as you preside over the Council today, and by expressing the Movement's appreciation for today's briefing by Mr. Robert Serry, United Nations Special Coordinator and Special Representative of the Secretary-General. The Non-Aligned Movement believes that, at this critical juncture, the international community must renew its resolve to uphold its long-standing commitment to the realization of the two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, on the basis of international law and the well-known terms of reference of the 20-year peace process.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“Action must be taken by all, in accordance with the principles of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capacities. Developed countries have a historical and particular responsibility to reduce emissions and support developing countries' actions to adapt to and mitigate climate change by providing new, additional and predictable financing, as well as technology transfer and capacity-building. The Non-Aligned Movement therefore emphasizes that the Council's decision to hold this debate should not be considered a precedent, and that this debate should not result in any form of outcome that undermines the authority or mandate of the relevant bodies, processes and instruments of wider membership that already address climate change.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“Those bodies are the most competent to address climate change and its related issues in a substantive way through due and harmonious cooperation in dealing with situations arising from the consequences of climate change. The Movement is fully aware of the severity and urgency of the issue of climate change and its adverse impacts, and acknowledges the challenges faced by developing countries - including but not limited to least developed countries, SIDS and Africa - and the enormous pressure those impacts put on developing countries' national capacities and institutions. The Movement stresses the importance of fulfilling the international commitments undertaken according to the UNFCCC and its Kyoto Protocol.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement stresses that the Security Council must fully observe all provisions of the Charter establishing the delicate balance among the competencies of all principal organs. The Movement also stresses that close cooperation and coordination among the principal organs is indispensable to enabling the United Nations to remain effective and capable of meeting existing, new and emerging threats and challenges. The Movement also stresses that climate change and its adverse impacts must be addressed from the perspective of sustainable development, promoting a comprehensive approach to addressing the root causes of the problem. This can happen only in the relevant frameworks, which are the UNFCCC, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Commission on Sustainable Development.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source