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Abdrakhmanov

lines on the record: 332
first: 2014-01-20
most recent: 2018-09-27
sittings or episodes: 48
sources: un-security-council

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“This is often because of the deliberate non-compliance of other States that undermine our collective efforts to maintain peace and stability. Kazakhstan's approach to this issue has been conceived by President Nursultan Nazarbayev, who has repeatedly underscored the need to develop concrete mechanisms to discourage nuclear-weapon-possessing States that are party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) from withdrawing from the Treaty.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source
“I thank the Ethiopian presidency for providing this platform. I also thank High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Nakamitsu and the previous speaker, Secretary Tillerson, for their very valuable reflections, including on the contribution of my nation to nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament. The effective implementation of resolutions, treaties and conventions, together with sanctions regimes, are mutually complementary instruments that prohibit the use and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). The effectiveness of sanctions resolutions is measured by their ability to achieve the mandated goals. We regret to note that the impact of sanctions resolutions does not always meet our expectations.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source
“It is very important for my country and for all of Central Asia that we start work today in order to prevent a spillover of terrorist activity to the currently stable parts of our community. Kazakhstan, which deeply believes in human dignity, justice and freedom,joins other Member States in striving to uphold and fully implement today's resolution, in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“It is obvious that only the elimination of socioeconomic factors that give rise to terrorism will prevent the return of chaos, suffering and irreparable loss among the civilian population and give them new hope for a better future. Kazakhstan is firmly convinced that a holistic and systematic approach by the international community, represented by the States Members of the United Nations and international organizations could be a solution to the complex phenomenon of international terrorism. Over the course of its implementation, such a strategy would ensure responsibility and accountability for the entire chain of terrorist groups, including organizers, ideologues, militants, their financiers and other accomplices.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“We join other Security Council members in calling on all interested States to cooperate with the team. The adopted resolution contains the key elements to effectively hold Da'esh to account and prosecute the transnational terrorist group. The courage and consolidation of Iraqi society required for the liberation of Mosul commands our respect and confidence that the Iraqi people will also be united in establishing the rule of law in the country and in restoring all that has been destroyed. The unfailing national solidarity and sacrifice made for their country will also, over time, return refugees to their homes, normalizing life, rehabilitating victims of ISIL - among whom, sadly, there are many families from our part of the world - and promoting sustainable development.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“The adoption of today's resolution supporting the launch of an investigative team to hold the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) accountable is an important milestone in bringing the terrorist group to justice for all of the atrocities committed in the territory of Iraq and beyond. The collection analysis tools used and the preservation of credible evidence will serve to implement the principle of the inevitability of the prosecution and punishment of members of Da'esh, wherever they may be, for committing atrocious crimes against humanity, war crimes, terrorism and crimes against children, women and civilians. We also hold the perpetrators responsible for the destruction of cultural heritage sites. My delegation has high expectations of the investigative team to be established pursuant to the resolution.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the determined commitment demonstrated by the Governments of Iraq and the United Kingdom, which resulted in today's unanimous adoption of the landmark resolution 2379 (2017). The resolution also indicates our wholehearted endorsement of international efforts to combat the common evil of terrorism that is confronting the entire international community. The liberation of Mosul, the last stronghold of Da'esh in Iraq, by Iraqi and coalition forces was received in Kazakhstan and its entire region with great satisfaction, as well as with deep sorrow given the high price paid for the victory by the long- suffering Iraqi people.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“Finally, as Kazakhstan prepares for greater practical engagement in the context of United Nations peacekeeping, not only do we fully endorse the proposed reforms, but we also commit to implementing them in cooperation with the United Nations and other stakeholders so as to achieve all that we envision.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“Kazakhstan is highly committed to peacekeeping and will continue to send well-qualified military observers, augmenting its contribution annually. Kazakhstan is currently preparing its peacekeeping unit, building upon the valuable experience gained during Operation Iraqi Freedom, a decade ago. As an emerging troop-contributing country, we are constantly increasing our level of preparedness, as confirmed by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. Kazakhstan has established its own peacekeeping training centre, KAZCENT, which has already been acknowledged as meeting international norms. We conduct courses on a regional basis and will strive to obtain the status ofa regional centre. In that connection, may I take this opportunity to thank all of our partners for the tremendous support we are receiving.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“To demonstrate its national commitment to this goal, Kazakhstan has endorsed and signed the Global Compact. The use of modern technologies, reconnaissance assets and forces in peacekeeping missions is necessary to improve the security and safety of United Nations personnel, humanitarian actors and civilians. However, judicial and legal considerations have to be taken into account. Simultaneously, integrating gender- and youth- sensitive analyses, as well as encouraging both groups in the context of the planning, implementing, evaluating and mission drawdown of all operations, will definitely yield successful results. More women need to be deployed in peacekeeping operations, with gender expertise in every mission component.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“Successful examples include the Multinational Joint Task Force, the African Union Mission in Somalia and the Regional Protection Force, because of their familiarity with the local terrain and militia tactics. Such cooperation should be strengthened on many other fronts, as indicated in the 19 April 2017 United Nations-AU partnership agreement. Collaboration with regional structures also facilitates concerted action against terrorism, organized crime, human trafficking and refugee and migration flows. Reforms also mean holding United Nations staff accountable to the highest standards of integrity and discipline so as to prevent misconduct. In this regard, the zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse must be strictly enforced.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“The Council should work closely with the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund for sustained, predictable long-term funding, so that new reforms can take hold in a context of a strengthened security- development nexus. The Security Council and the Secretariat must interact with the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the United Nations system and other partners, including regional organizations, for more informed decision-making. Other important stakeholders in this process are international and national partners, including humanitarian aid agencies and civil society. The deployment of regional forces has proved effective, as illustrated by the hybrid missions of the United Nations and the African Union.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“Kazakhstan is of the view that the new reforms must ensure that the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, as enshrined in the United Nations Charter, are upheld together with that of statehood, which must be preserved. At the same time, States are obliged to fulfil their legal, moral and political responsibility to ensure the protection of civilians. New peacekeeping and peacebuilding approaches require clear and achievable mandates, with qualified staff, equipment and resources for peacebuilding work. Moving away from mere military arrangements, the focus has to be directed towards more coherent programmes and new partnerships to reduce costs and lower the overhead expenditures of peacekeeping operations through intergovernmental support.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“Kazakhstan fully supports the significant shift from conflict resolution to prevention and sustaining peace, together with structural changes and a new configuration of United Nations entities. These suggested changes are aimed at bringing about better working methods and a better culture and ethos than those prevailing throughout the peacekeeping chain from Headquarters to the field. The use of United Nations diplomacy, mediation and good offices, in partnership with the efforts of regional organizations such as the African Union, the European Union, the Organization of American States, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Arab League, will have far-reaching effects.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“I congratulate Ethiopia on having assumed the presidency of the Council for this month and echo others in welcoming Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn as President during this important debate. I would also like to thank Secretary-General Guterres; the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat; and President Ramos-Horta for their insights in connection with a new trajectory for United Nations peacekeeping. This new road map of proposed reforms, aimed at responding effectively to volatile and multiple old and new conflicts, will promote the three founding pillars of peace, development and human rights, with politics and prevention as key priorities.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“Ifit chooses the path of peaceful coexistence, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will receive significant benefits resulting from closer engagement with the Asia-Pacific community. Such an approach, combined with a comprehensive and holistic regional strategy, will ensure stability for the country, the peninsula and the wider subregion. We call upon all parties, all relevant stakeholders and all Member States to take balanced and thoughtful actions that do not lead to irreversible consequences. We call on all parties concerned to refrain from actions that could increase the risk of a military escalation and further tensions in the region.”
2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7932 (2017) · source
“As an example, in 2013, Kazakhstan's status as a trusted mediator allowed it to facilitate the talks on the Iranian nuclear programme, which consequently contributed to the resumption of negotiations between the P5+1 and Iran. We are convinced that there is no other option available to us but the collective commitment to international obligations taken in accordance with Security Council resolutions. Kazakhstan believes that now is the right time and is ready to work with all Member States to eliminate the nuclear threat for the sake of our world. Complete nuclear disarmament and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's giving up of its nuclear ambitions could be ensured by a truce backed by the permanent members ofthe Security Council, guaranteeing political and military stability on the peninsula.”
2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7932 (2017) · source
“The Twenty-First Century". I believe that all of the foregoing gives Kazakhstan the strong moral right to call upon all Member States - and first and foremost the Democratic People's Republic of Korea - to make every effort to resolve this troublesome situation. Achieving this goal requires, above all, intensified dialogue among all stakeholders in regional and global security, and my country is ready to contribute to that end. My country's non-nuclear status is the most convincing example of how the non-nuclear approach to State development is the only promising one. We call on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to opt for the same choice. It has been proved that there is no situation for which there is no peaceful solution, and North Korea is no exception.”
2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7932 (2017) · source
“I would like to inform the Council that Kazakhstan is still struggling with the devastating legacy of the Cold War, which is why the closure of the second-largest nuclear- test site and the renunciation of the world's fourth- largest nuclear arsenal remain among the proudest achievements of my country. Soon, together with other sponsors, we are going to launch in Kazakhstan the first-ever International Atomic Energy Agency Low-Enriched Uranium Bank. As a non-permanent member of this organ, we bring the same passion and commitment to nuclear non-proliferation as one of the firm principles, goals and priorities underlying our work, as envisioned by my President, Mr. Nursultan A. Nazarbayev, in his address at the general debate of the General Assembly at its seventieth session (see A/70/PV.13) and in his manifesto entitled "The World.”
2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7932 (2017) · source
“Possession of nuclear arms by the North Korean regime will create a precedent that will undoubtedly lead to an escalation of the regional arms race, given that parties might be tempted to engage in further proliferation in order to balance out the nuclear threat posed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We would like to remind the Council that the principal position of Kazakhstan is based not only on the most severe condemnation of the use of weapons of mass destruction by any party but also on the resolution of conflicts through dialogue and negotiations.”
2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7932 (2017) · source
“We call on all Member States to strictly observe the sanctions regime put in place under all the relevant Security Council resolutions aimed at the denuclearization of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, as well as under the CTBT, which calls upon all States to refrain from conducting any nuclear- weapon-test explosions or any other type of nuclear explosion and to maintain the moratoriums. In taht regard, Kazakhstan co-sponsored resolutions 2270 (2016), 2310 (2016) and 2321 (2016). The denuclearization of the Korean peninsula is a key element in preserving broader security across Asia and Central Asia.”
2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7932 (2017) · source
“As one of the Chairs of the ninth Conference on Facilitating the Entry into Force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and as the Chairman of The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation, my country makes every effort to promote the nuclear non-proliferation process. Five nuclear tests have been conducted so far, and a sixth could be around the corner, if we do not take real action aimed at defusing tensions. We therefore urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to refrain from actions that have a negative impact on the nuclear-disarmament and non-proliferation process and pose a threat to both regional and global security.”
2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7932 (2017) · source
“My country strongly believes that the Security Council, as the single body entrusted with maintaining international peace and security, should preserve its unity at this critical stage. In that regard, we welcome the Council's recent statement stressing the importance of working to reduce tensions on the Korean peninsula and beyond. We are all pained to see how the situation in and around the Korean peninsula has worsened with the passage of time, resulting in a complete impasse. It is worrisome that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea continues to lunch ballistic missiles and conduct nuclear tests in flagrant violation ofall relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7932 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank His Excellency Secretary of State Tillerson for convening today's debate on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which is a topic that has unfortunately become highly relevant in the light of recent events. For the people and the Government of Kazakhstan, nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and nuclear security have been essential priorities in our national policy since independence. From the time we joined the United Nations, in March 1992, my country has worked with steadfast determination to promote disarmament and non-proliferation globally. That is why I hope today's meeting will help the Security Council to come up with collective multilateral action to bring peace to the Korean peninsula and find ways to its achieve its denuclearization.”
2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7932 (2017) · source
“We strongly believe that the Security Council should have a direct oversight role in the peace continuum, including through greater cooperation with the Secretary-General. Regular joint consultations, both formal and informal, between the Security Council and the Secretary-General continue to create important opportunities for cooperation, prevention, conflict resolution, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and long-term development. I conclude by voicing my support once more for the vision of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. As the honest broker, bridge-builder and messenger of peace, he should play the crucial role in conflict prevention at the earliest stages, by bringing to the attention of the Security Council any matter that, in his opinion, may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“To enhance the level of trust between States and generate the political will required, the President of Kazakhstan proposed to convene Council meetings at the level of Heads of State and Government on a regular basis. We believe that this is a timely and highly relevant initiative to achieve a paradigm shift in the Council. As far as the United Nations machinery is concerned, we welcome the recommendations of the United Nations-commissioned reports on peace operations (see S/2015/446) and the peacebuilding architecture (see S/2015/490). A systemic approach should be further developed to identify and prevent emerging crises, take into account new factors, such as cybercrime and the deployment of weapons in outer space, and pay foremost attention to development and human rights.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“My President's policy address emphasizes the role of the security-development nexus in preventing wars, protecting human rights and building a safer and prosperous future. The SDGs are a direct and significant contribution to the 2045 Vision. Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, will host EXPO- 2017 this summer, and we hope that that event, along with obvious benefits such as greater international cooperation in the area of sustainable energy, will produce added value in the form of stronger collective commitment to security through development. During Kazakhstan's tenure in the Security Council, we will support efforts to make the Council and the entire United Nations better equipped for the challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“As a nation committed to dialogue and mediation, we are ready to host talks in Astana to help pave the way for restoring peace in Syria. We also believe that dialogue between political leaders and religious authorities, as the Secretary-General has mentioned, should be intensified with a view to finding lasting political solutions to eradicate the threat of terrorism. We invite all Member States to jointly draft an Astana code of conduct for international counter-terrorism operations as a step towards the creation of a global anti-terrorist coalition or network. The adoption of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism as soon as possible will undoubtedly be a major prevention measure. We endorse the Secretary-General's remarks on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a key prevention tool.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Such a very practical decision will send a message that political leaders - and the nations they represent - are strong enough to destroy invisible walls and build bridges for the common good. The policy address emphasizes the need to do much more at the regional level. In line with our commitment to strengthen peace and security in Central Asia and Afghanistan, we will endeavour to develop a regional model of peace and cooperation, taking special care to address the root causes of the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan and the prevention of the proliferation of terrorism and violent extremism. Rivalries, lack of trust and unity of purpose, injustice, as well as stark economic and social inequalities and underdevelopment, prevent the global community from achieving progress in the Middle East.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“On 1 January, on the first day of Kazakhstan's tenure in the Security Council, President Nazarbayev unveiled his policy address on sustaining a global partnership for a secure, just and prosperous world, copies of which are available in the Chamber. Dwelling on the principles of the manifesto, the policy address puts forward seven points related to making Kazakhstan's contribution to the work of the Council as meaningful and constructive as possible. In the context of today's agenda, the President's address makes it clear that, without genuine dialogue, preventing conflicts and sustaining peace are unattainable. At the global level, it requires setting a goal of building by 2045, the United Nations centenary, a world free of nuclear weapons.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Being seized with addressing the crises ofthe day might be a good excuse to avoid adopting audacious visions and taking bold steps. Global economic uncertainty, political disagreements and narrowly formulated national priorities might prevent us from fostering dialogue and trust in international relations. Still, the United Nations has a duty to ensure a safe and prosperous future for all, and fulfilling it requires practical steps to build a world free of the virus of war and conflict. In March last year, my President, Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev, published the manifesto entitled "The World. The 21st Century", a far-reaching document combining a realistic take on the world with an ambitious vision based on unity rather than on division, and on cooperation rather than on rivalry.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Please accept, Madam, President, my most sincere wishes of success for Sweden's presidency. It is deeply symbolic that the year 2017 starts with a renewed focus on prevention, jointly facilitated by Sweden - a nation with an impeccable record of promoting the values of the United Nations - and the new Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Antonio Guterres, a trusted leader and a symbol of the Organization's ideals. May I remind the Council that the first-ever United Nations office on prevention was established in my region, Central Asia, 10 years ago. Now it is time for the rest of the Organization to follow suit. Clearly, the prevention of conflicts requires a complex approach that, in fact, requires a paradigm shift.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“In cooperation with Japan and the United Nations Development Programme, we launched the Gender Equality Project, which provides policy support and capacity development for gender equality, in Afghanistan in August. As a new non-permanent member of the Security Council, we will promote security in Afghanistan and the wider region of Central Asia. Kazakhstan will work closely for the effective use of sanctions mechanisms for the benefit of the peace process in Afghanistan. Finally, I would like to reiterate Kazakhstan's consistent support for Afghanistan and its determination to continue along the path of stability, security and sustainable economic development.”
2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source
“Likewise, the full implementation of recommendations and commitments emerging from the meeting of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process on Regional Security and Cooperation for a Secure and Stable Afghanistan, held in Amritsar, India, will be equally critical. The humanitarian situation, which has been aggravated by the recent increase of Afghan refugee returns, poses another grave threat. Therefore, the greater assistance of donor countries, countries of the region and international organizations will be vital to meeting such challenges. Kazakhstan is committed to a peaceful Afghanistan and provides humanitarian aid and technical assistance, as well as an extensive scholarship programme for thousands of Afghan students to study medical science, engineering and public administration in Kazakhstan.”
2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source
“Providing market incentives for cultivating other agricultural products in Afghanistan can lead to a substantial decrease of opium production. We count on the support of the international community in that regard, together with the support of donor countries, to the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre, in its measures to combat illicit narcotics. Trade, economic and technical cooperation among countries of the region, as well as with regional organizations, is a prerequesite for the economic revival of Afghanistan. The various different transport and infrastructure projects undertaken on a bilteral or multilateral basis have proven to be most valuable. It is important to fully implement assistance programmes and commitments laid out at the Brussels Conference.”
2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source
“The permanent members of the Security Council, Afghanistan's neighbouring countries and regional partners play a crucial role in this process. We express our appreciation for their efforts to genuinely contribute to the peace process in Afghanistan. We also hope that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's Islamic Summit Conference, which will be held in Mecca, can make its own contribution. The illicit production and trafficking of drugs, which is a key source for financing terrorism, poses another great threat not just to Afghanistan, but beyond. Therefore, we will have to adopt a comprehensive approach that encompasses actions in countries of origin, transit and destination with respect to drug consumptiopn.”
2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source
“(spoke in Russian): We very much regret having to start with this very sad duty. I would like to offer our very sincere condolences to our Russian friends in connection with the tragic death of an outstanding diplomat, Mr. Andrey Karlov, We strongly condemn this barbaric act, which has taken place in such a tense period for international relations. (spoke in English) As per your request, Mr. President, I will skip the complimentary part of my statement. However, the briefers deserve special respect for their performance. We commend the Government of Afghanistan for its tireless efforts to advance an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. The signing of the peace agreement between the Government and Hizb-i Islami (Gulbuddin) set a good example of negotiating peace to other armed groups.”
2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source
“As incoming Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, we are ready to substantively implement provisions on enhancing ongoing cooperation among the 1540 Committee, the 1267 Committee and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism. In conclusion, we call for multilateral confidence and trust in order to create a powerful, global anti-nuclear movement and prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We need to rise above our national interests when it comes to the common good for all people and the planet.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Hence, we recommend greater outreach in Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and Latin America, in a true spirit ofunderstanding and partnership among countries. Fifthly, such collective action would also imply working closely with the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and other control, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, such as the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and other entities.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Since scientific achievements in the nuclear field are accelerating rapidly, I wish to highlight Kazhakstani President Nursultan Nazarbayev's initiative to establish a United Nations register of scientific developments leading to the creation and advancement of weapons of mass destruction, which would track those negative scientific discoveries. Much progress can also be achieved through the creation of online training modules, to be offered on the 1540 Committee website and available in various languages for different categories of Government personnel, such as law- makers, executives, law enforcement officials, border control agents and criminal prosecutors. Fourthly, the 2016 review process has proved the need for identifying and articulating assistance for country-specific needs.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Focus should also be placed on related trade controls; illicit trafficking, non-proliferation and disarmament; and international counter-terrorism instruments. We therefore support the idea of developing inter-agency coordination with proper frameworks and mechanisms. Thirdly, it is evident that we will also need to work closely with national points of contact in each county, as well as focus on strengthening a network of such contacts. As funding for travel will be limited, innovative strategies will have to be adapted.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Secondly, we must strengthen our close and continuous interaction with both the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) as well as with wider United Nations membership, through sharing technologies and experiences that are not only positive but also negative, so that we may avoid repetition in other countries or regions. There is an obvious need for greater outreach by the 1540 Committee and its experts to not only support its implementation but also to enhance capacity-building to enable countries to formulate their long-term national action plans for achieving the aims of resolution 1540 (2004) with enhanced domestic legislation, compliance with other related non-proliferation regimes and counter-terrorism instruments.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Resolution 2325 (2016), adopted today, is a most significant and historic resolution, co-sponsored by more than 60 United Nations States Members, including my country, and is the most noteworthy follow-up to resolution 1540 (2004). We commend the immense progress achieved, but acknowledge the many strides still to be made. We find that countries vary in their response and ability to adhere to the resolution's expectations. My delegation therefore proposes the following measures. First of all, we must exercise strict control over the implementation of national commitments, since not all States execute evenly the commitments.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“The introduction of new technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles, used solely for surveillance purposes, situational awareness and life-saving purposes for both United Nations personnel and local populations, has shown beneficial and lasting results. Kazakhstan is a responsible Member State and one committed to peacekeeping. It is deploying its military personnel to the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in the Western Sahara and United Nations Mission in Cote d'Ivoire. There are plans to augment its contribution in the future by deploying its contingent. My country stands ready to support the United Nations peacekeeping operations in being effective and efficient in fulfilling their tasks.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“These efforts have to be accompanied by efforts to offer technical and programmatic support to institutions in order to build and consolidate the rule of law and reform the security sector, in addition to the most important component of preventive diplomacy. We are ready to share our valuable experience in that field. It is essential that peace operations have clear mandates and be adequately resourced so as to ensure safety and security. To combat asymmetric threats, it is essential today to strengthen anti-improvised- explosive-device training and to stress the greater provision of anti-mine vehicles. Missions should have the ability to adequately monitor what happens in their environments by deploying intelligence capacities.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“The test is not in delivering a decisive military response but in supporting and strengthening preventive multi-stakeholder interventions that avert instability, promote good governance and sustain peace. The key to success is thus to address head-on the drivers of terrorism and violent extremism rather than merely manage the symptoms. Therefore, a number of areas for strategic and operational improvements should be addressed so as to navigate more safely and effectively in such hazardous environments. To begin with, it is of key importance to improve understanding of the political and historical context in the planning of missions, before deploying troops. This is all the more necessary in the case of hybrid and multidimensional missions with numerous components that are in demand in critical situations.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“Today's hybrid peacekeeping operations are all the more vulnerable and therefore urgently require a systematized plan to reduce the higher risk by adapting existing approaches or creating new strategies. The Secretary-General's report on the recommendations of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446) noted that United Nations peace operations are not appropriate tools for military counter-terrorism operations, and we agree that the United Nations is not equipped to carry out such operations. At the same time, it is in asymmetric threat environments that the United Nations plays a Vital role in protecting civilians and facilitating preventive political processes.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“I commend the presidency of Senegal for bringing to light the asymmetrical threats that United Nations peacekeepers face today, deployed as they are in very hostile situations where there is no peace to keep. We strongly condemn the deadly attack yesterday in northern Mali that claimed the lives of Malian civilians and killed one peacekeeper from Togo while injuring seven others. We convey our heartfelt condolences to the Governments of Mali and Togo in connection with this tragic loss oflife. In our assessment, seven of the current United Nations peacekeeping operations face a higher incidence of asymmetric and violent threats that have resulted in a larger number of fatalities.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“SCO countries are determined to participate actively in that dialogue in order to help ensure the synergy of the three pillars of the United Nations - peace and security, sustainable development and human rights. We intend to deepen our dialogue and cooperation with all of the international and regional organizations that we have official relations with, as well as to encourage relevant external contacts in order to expand our network of multilateral partnerships, in accordance with the initiative launched by SCO Heads of State at the Tashkent Summit in 2004.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“We would like to emphasize that one of SCO's priorities in its cooperation with the United Nations is combating terrorism in all its forms, including the financing of terrorism, the illicit production and trafficking of drugs, transnational organized crime, crimes that exploit modern information and communication technologies, illegal migration and human trafficking, the illegal smuggling of arms, ammunition and explosives, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, and strengthening border security. Today's debate reflects the desire of all Member States to discussthemostpressingandmulti-dimensional global issues relating to the maintenance of international peace and security around the world.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source