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“In that context, we emphasize the importance of coordinating the international and regional efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council, the Security Council, the Secretary-General and the Chair of the AU Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, so as to develop a comprehensive political initiative for a solution. That may require us to focus our efforts on persuading the Government and opposition leaders to end hostilities for a preliminary three-month period so as to allow for national dialogue and provide it with momentum. We are convinced that further delay to opening the political horizon and ceasing the hostilities will further complicate and aggravate the crisis.”
2017-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7930 (2017) · source
“Despite the difference of opinion between the members of the Security Council on how to address the crisis, there has always been and remains a general consensus and true unanimity within the Council with regard to the importance of reviving a political settlement of the crisis as a pillar for achieving peace and stability and for ending the suffering, human rights violations, displacement and looming famine faced by civilians in South Sudan. Despite the efforts of the regional parties and the international entities mandated with following up on and reviving the political solution, nothing has yet crystallized into a practical and inclusive initiative ensuring that the parties will completely cease hostilities and revive their commitment to the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan.”
2017-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7930 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (Spoke in Arabic): I would like to begin by thanking Mr. David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and the Deputy Permanent Representative of Senegal for their briefings. The Security Council has been meeting intensively since July 2016 to discuss the situation in South Sudan following the armed clashes in the capital of Juba between Government and opposition forces, which triggered a cycle of violence in the country.”
2017-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7930 (2017) · source
“Egypt will work with both Governments - Israeli and Palestinian - and with international forces in order to achieve that common objective, in keeping with the two-State solution and the principles of land for peace and international equality.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Thus, we invite all stakeholders to encourage that approach and to work assiduously on resolving the situation and restoring the rights of the Palestinian people. Those efforts must go beyond the occasional appeasement, which has lost its effect. Lastly, I would like to reaffirm the appeal launched by Egypt, at the highest level, to the Palestinians and Israelis to return to the negotiating table and to give pride of place to serving the interests of their peoples. Negotiations remain the best way to resolve the conflict. We appreciate the commitment that we have seen recently from international players, including the friends ofIsrael, to achieving a comprehensive political solution with a view to ensuringjustice and overall peace.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Some have tried to manage the Palestinian issue by providing assistance, perhaps because of an unfounded fear of dealing with the core issue and the mistaken belief that managing the conflict would be enough to assuage fears and satisfy the status quo. That approach of easing the suffering has lost its importance over the years. Maintaining the status quo can be regressive and eventually explosive. We have undoubtedly lost control of the situation. That is Egypt's position. Our treaty with Israel constitutes the foundation for peace in the region and reflects our position. The Arab States are also aware of the situation, as has been reflected in their actions pursuant to the Arab Peace Initiative, which lays the basis for overall peace in the region.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“We must always remember that it is the Organization that approved the creation of the State of Israel. The recourse of the Palestinian people to the United Nations implies a commitment to a legal and peaceful solution and to achieving justice through the two- State solution, which the international community believes appropriate - two States, an Israeli State and a Palestinian State reconciled in accordance with the choice of the people. The Palestinian people aspire to live in dignity in their homeland, and the Israeli people also want to live in security within the framework of good neighbourly relations in their own land. The two- State solution, pursuant to Security Council resolutions, the most recent being resolution 2234 (2016), calls for the 1967 borders, including East Jerusalem.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The endless continuation of the Middle East question, without resolution, assaults the awareness of the international community when it contemplates its failure to achieve the necessary parameters for a solution that is in accordance with the international legal framework, international law, international humanitarian law and the Charter of the United Nations - the first Article of which draws attention to people's right to self-determination, an essential goal for which our international organization was created. We also recall that, in the framework of the United Nations, we are not seeking any victory nor do we wish to call into question the legality of any State. We are also not seeking a solution that is logically unacceptable or illegal under international law.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Indeed, despite the numerous conflicts that we have seen recently, the injustice towards the Palestinian people, who have been living without a State and under occupation for more than half a century, remains the oldest crisis, which reflects the dysfunction of the international regime when it comes to achievingjustice in that critical region. We must imagine the situation that has been ongoing for many years. The Palestinian people have lived without freedom and under colonization, their homes have been destroyed, and they remain trapped behind the separation wall in the West Bank or under siege in Gaza. We have to imagine the influence of those images on generations of young people who have lived like prisoners without a political horizon that would allow them at least to dream about a better future.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The item on today's agenda - "The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question" - has been on the Council's agenda for many years and is fraught with meaning. That should also help us identify points ofreference. In fact, it reflects an awareness on the part of the international body in charge of maintaining international peace and security of the importance of the Palestinian question and its influence on the Middle East as a whole, as well as the implications of the situation in the Middle East for international peace and security.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): The Middle East is shaken by upheavals that are unprecedented in modern history. There are long-standing and escalating disputes. We have spoken at length about the possibility of preventing the slide towards widespread chaos in the region. We have often warned of injustice against Arabs caused by foreign interference or the occupation of Arab territories in Palestine and Syria, saying that it could cause the situation to spiral out of control, but for decades those warnings have fallen on deaf ears. The situation is still unresolved, and the management of disputes has become an objective in itself without there being a real attempt to resolve the situation or to change the approach.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The National Army has proven its patriotism more than once, whether by successfully combating terrorists in the eastern part of the country or by ensuring the return of oil facilities to the authority of the National Oil Corporation. It goes without saying that in order to eliminate the terrorism of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and other groups posing a threat to Libya, a genuine national effort must be carried out, and we believe that the Libyan National Army is in the best position to fulfil such a role. Therefore, the international community must recognize that in order to eliminate the dangers of terrorism and organized crime originating from Libya, the highest degree of support must be provided to the Army as soon as possible.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“These subversive actions against Libya are clear and explicit, and the Security Council must assume its role and compel all these subversive regional powers to rethink their positions and avoid any manipulation of the resources of the Libyan people and of the region. Occasional instability in the capital, Tripoli, shows the dangers of allowing militias to blackmail and terrorize Libyan civilians. Egypt believes that international efforts should focus on supporting the construction of professional-calibre national security institutions. Egypt believes that the Libyan National Army should be at the heart of any unified Libyan armed forces under the supervision of elected civilian authorities.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“At a time when Egypt is seeking to establish the necessary conditions for distancing the Libyan political dialogue from narrow interests fuelled by certain regional parties, these same regional parties known to all continue to play a subversive role in Libya. A clear example of this situation is the recent attack by extremist elements on the oil crescent area of the country in March, at a time when the Libyan parties were preparing to launch a dialogue based on the agreements reached in Cairo. This attack came after the Libyan National Army had been able to place the oil facilities under the authority of the National Oil Corporation for the benefit of all Libyans.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“In order for this endeavour to be successful, all Libyan parties must show the necessary political will and ability to assume the responsibility of choosing members of the proposed committee. They must also show flexibility if they are to facilitate the work of the committee, keeping in mind the best interests of the country. If this endeavour is to be successful, international and regional support is also absolutely necessary. In that regard, we would like to express our appreciation for the constructive efforts of Algeria and Tunisia and other regional efforts undertaken through the mechanism set up by Libya's neighbours, which held its most recent meeting in Cairo, as well as the efforts of the League of Arab States and the African Union.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“Our efforts to bring our Libyan brothers together have always relied on the historical link between the peoples of Libya and Egypt. The dialogue sponsored by Egypt has continued with the participation of all the Libyan national factions in the east, west and south of the country, with the participation of all legitimate institutions under the Libyan political agreement. One of the most important results of that dialogue is the creation of a dialogue committee to discuss amendments to the Libyan Political Agreement, including to the provisions regarding the supreme command of the Libyan National Army and other issues that have hindered the implementation of that agreement. Such a committee would comprise 30 members, designated by the House of Representatives and the High State Council.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank Ambassador Skoog, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, and Mr. Martin Kobler for their valuable briefings today. I would also like to thank Mr. Kobler for his tireless efforts, along with those of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to restore stability to our brothers in Libya. We highlight the efforts made by Egypt over the past few months to provide the necessary support to enable our brothers in Libya to reach a settlement based on the Libyan Political Agreement, re-establish stability in the country and restore Libya's natural status in the Arab world, Africa and the international community.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, the problems of our times - including polarization, decade-long conflicts, the spread of terrorism, mass refugee crises and illegal migration- are all the result of double standards, violations of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and false interpretations of them that serve only narrow self-interests. We wish to distance ourselves from any attempt to implicate the Security Council in fomenting that polarization, which could only undermine its mandate under the Charter.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“We believe that by using the relevant mechanisms, and without prejudice to the purposes and principles of the Charter, the United Nations can play its part in promoting tolerance and respect for diversity, while avoiding any politicization, bias, lack of objectivity, double standards or exploitation of the noble principles of human rights as a tool for selective targeting and narrow political interests. We therefore urge that all human rights issues be addressed equitably and fairly and in accordance with the relevant frameworks, so as to maintain the credibility of the United Nations.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“However, finding ways to deal with the profound challenges of today's world while achieving the goal of promoting and protecting human rights requires a comprehensive approach based on genuine and constructive dialogue, international cooperation and the exchange of experiences and best practices. In that regard, we believe that the mechanisms and capacities of the Human Rights Council, especially the Universal Periodic Review, make it the best forum for States to engage in such constructive dialogue. At this time of critical junctures of international challenges, we must work to strengthen the role of the United Nations in settling conflicts and building bridges to understanding and cooperation among nations, so that it is a melting pot of coexistence and mutual respect among different cultures.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“In that regard, Egypt is troubled about the Security Council's continuing encroachment on the functions and prerogatives of the Assembly and other United Nations bodies, and about attempts to expand the Council's mandate by introducing issues that, according to the Charter, come under the core prerogatives of other bodies. We are also concerned about the fact that there are some who insist on using our shared goal of promoting human rights as a back door for interfering in the internal affairs of States and adding items that do not constitute a threat to international peace and security to the Council's agenda. That does not mean that Egypt denies the intrinsic links between the three main pillars of the work of the United Nations, indeed, our belief in them is as strong as ever.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“With that in mind, the international community set out a series of purposes, principles and basic rules that were ultimately enshrined in the Charter, which soon became the most important source of jus cogens and a rulebook for joint international action. The Charter entrusted the Security Council with a mandate to address exclusively situations that represent a threat to international peace and security, while tasking other organs and entities, notably the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council, with strengthening States' commitment to human rights and developing principles for addressing human rights situations in Member States.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing. It has been 70 years since the United Nations was established and its Charter adopted, laying a firm foundation for international cooperation in the Organization's three main areas of work: the maintenance of international peace and security, development and the protection and promotion of human rights. The Charter of the United Nations is not merely a legally binding international instrument. It was the product of harrowing human experience in the wake of the Second World War.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“There must be an appropriate African presence in the Group of highly qualified experts with skills and an understanding of the situation in the region. Finally, we support Kazakhstan's chairmanship of the Committee and thank it for its efforts to attain peace and security in the Horn of Africa.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“There must be better cooperation between Eritrea and the Monitoring Group. Constructive dialogue among all regional parties is important in order to reach solutions to the region's conflicts. Let me also stress the importance of a speedy and final settlement of the issue of Djibouti's missing personnel, which has humanitarian dimensions that cannot be ignored. Egypt therefore stresses the need for the parties to step up their efforts to that end. We express our support for the Monitoring Group, whose members must be objective and professional in seeking the truth regarding the implementation of the sanctions regime. Furthermore, the principle of equitable regional representation must be respected in the establishment of such groups.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“As for the sanctions on Eritrea, I should like to pay tribute to the successive reports of the Monitoring Group to the effect that there is no evidence of Eritrean support for Al- Shabaab. Egypt has a principled position on sanctions. Sanctions are not an end in themselves but a measure to be resorted to in exceptional circumstances for a specific period of time in order to achieve particular political objectives. It is therefore important to periodically review such sanctions so as to ensure that they are commensurate with the situation on the ground. Sanctions may be lifted as long as the conditions imposed by the Security Council are met. Egypt looks forward to the midterm report of the Monitoring Group, in accordance with resolution 2317 (2016) concerning sanctions against Eritrea.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“As for the situation in Somalia, despite the positive developments in the recent period, including successful parliamentary and presidential elections and the peaceful transfer of power to the new President, the activities of Al-Shabaab and other terrorist groups continue to be a major obstacle on the road to building peace and completing the rebuilding of State institutions. Efforts must be at made to confront these groups in order to reveal the sources oftheir arms financing. These groups must also be challenged through a strict implementation of the arms embargo imposed by the Security Council. The Monitoring Group must inquire into any breaches of the embargo. At the same time, the reform of the Somali national security forces must continue apace and not be impeded.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I should like to express my sincere thanks to the Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan for his comprehensive briefing on the activities of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea. I would also like to express our appreciation to him for his objective and professional leadership of the Committee. He has sought to be effective in promoting stability and security in the Horn of Africa. Egypt expresses its full support for such efforts, as well as for the Monitoring Group. It is important to expand international and regional efforts to confront the threats the countries of the region are currently facing.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“We must always be careful to ensure that the Security Council's resolutions do not have an adverse impact on the work of other United Nations agencies and bodies or the mandates granted by other bodies, such as the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly. Troop-contributing countries (TCCs) are working to serve the cause of peace and security. We want to make that point very clear. The capacity of troops needs to be strengthened, and we need to plug any gaps that might have an adverse impact on the way they function. Such steps must be part of triangular cooperation between the TCCs, the Security Council amd the Secretariat. All of these aspects must be borne in mind and duly studied and analysed within the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations as well, and not just here.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“We see the country as being ready to make progress after the various success stories that we have seen in terms of political stability. We would point in particular to the presidential elections and the end of the transitional phase. On that particular point, we support the establishment of the future mission, which will be in a position to support the Government on the basis of the three responsibilities enshrined in paragraph 6 we just adopted. The mission will, of course, not assume those responsibilities directly but support the Government therein. We therefore supported the resolution because we believe that the mandate of the upcoming mission will not undermine the efforts of human rights organizations of the United Nations working in Hiati. We welcome the fact that there will be no overlap.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): We wecome the adoption of resolution 2350 (2017), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) for a period of six months, concluding in October. It has been 13 years since we first established the MINUSTAH mandate. We welcome the fact that responsibilities will be transferred to a new mission whose main role will be strengthening the capacities of national institutions in Haiti in such a way that the Government will be in a position to fully shoulder its own responsibilities after the transition. Against that backdrop, we voted in favour of the resolution to express our support for the Government and people of Haiti and in order to ensure that the country can continue to make progress towards lasting peace.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“Egypt presides over the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and we want to promote the role of that committee, which seeks to ensure stability and security in the country. In that regard, we express our deep condolences to the families of the two experts who lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“With regard to the situation in Burundi, despite the progress in the security situation there is no alternative to a sustainable political solution through a comprehensive national dialogue in line with the mediation of the East African Community. We also call on the international community to pay heed to the economic and humanitarian consequences of the conflict in the country and to establish a constructive dialogue between Burundi and its partners. We stress the importance of the role of the Peacebuilding Commission, which has assisted in putting together the Government and its partners and in building trust.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“At the political level, we are fully confident in the ability ofthe Congolese people to get through this critical crossroads. We take note of the latest developments, especially the appointment by the new President of a Prime Minister and the reactions to that decision by various political forces. We stress that all parties should shoulder their responsibilities, give priority to the national interests and settle their differences. That will enable the full implementation of the political agreement of 31 December and national concord. We also stress the important role of international and regional partners in helping the Congolese parties to overcome their differences, and of the good will of the African Union and the region.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“On the other hand, several developments require the attention of the international community, including the hurdles facing the African initiative to eradicate the Lord's Resistance Army after several regional actors and partners announced that they wanted to withdraw from that initiative. The situation calls for an ongoing dialogue among the members of the initiative so as to overcome those hurdles and prevent the loss of the progress achieved in efforts to halt that movement. Moreover, the growing security challenges in the Democratic Republic of the Congo attest to the great responsibility of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and in that regard we need to provide the Mission with the necessary capacities and resources.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Lastly, the workshop stressed the importance of promoting the role of society in conflict settlement and peaceful coexistence, including in the fight against terrorism and extremism, and in efforts to prevent new fighters from joining armed groups, in mediation, and in promoting the role of women and young people in peacebuilding frameworks. We stress the importance of the Peace and Security Council Framework agreement in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region. It is the basic framework for stability. We also agree that the States of the region should commit to the Framework agreement and continue their efforts.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Moreover, there is a considerable institutional structure and a valid political framework for cooperation among the States of the region, which should be put to use. The second area offocus was the role ofpeacekeeping operations and sustaining peace, especially given that the region hosts a great number of such operations. The workshop stressed the importance of developing and ensuring the consistency of peacekeeping-operation mandates, so that they align with the actual needs of the countries concerned at the various phases and can help to preserve and build peace in line with the relevant principles, thereby laying a strong foundation for sustainable peace. Diverse and integrated regional efforts, as well as security, political, development and humanitarian tools, are also of importance.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Many ministers and officials of the States of the region participated, along with representatives of the United Nations, the African Union and other regional organizations. In the discussions on a global response to threats to peace and security in the Great Lakes region, emphasis was placed on three key areas. The first was to address current challenges and proactively exploit opportunities to transform the region into one of stability and prosperity. The most fundamental of those opportunities is provided by the ongoing political processes, such as those in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and the Central African Republic. Those processes enjoy great attention from the international community.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“They also play a role in stealing natural wealth, thereby depriving the people of the region of a significant development resource. Moreover, the humanitarian situation is a source of serious concern, with the presence of a great number of refugees and displaced persons. Egypt believes that efforts to face those challenges require, first and foremost, cooperation among the States of the region, in line with their collective responsibility to work to achieve stability. Nationally owned sustainable solutions must also be sought through the promotion of regional and international partnerships, in particular with the African Union and the United Nations. Therefore, and in line with our position as a co-opted member of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, we hosted a high-level workshop on 27 February in Cairo.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, allow me to express my appreciation for the valuable briefing given by Mr. Said Djinnit, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, and for his relentless efforts to develop cooperation among the States of the region. The Great Lakes region is in the heart ofthe African continent. Therefore, building peace in the region will have an impact on the development and stability of the entire continent. Despite their considerable capacities, the States of the region continue to face tremendous security, stability, democracy and development challenges. Most prominent among those challenges are armed groups, which are the main obstacle to State authority and which pose a great threat to the lives of civilians.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Accordingly, we express our extreme dismay at the fact that we were not able to adopt the draft resolution and thus have failed to send a message on the imperative of determining what really happened in Khan Shaykhoun. However, I would also like to reiterate that the failure to adopt the draft must not affect in any way the objectives of the inquiry mission, on the basis of the clear mandates contained in Council resolutions. Here I call on all international, regional and Syrian parties to cooperate fully with both international mechanisms, in keeping with resolutions 2235 (2015) and 2298 (2016), in order to achieve justice. This is the least we can do for the Syrian people in the context of an issue that has deeply polarized the Council.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7922 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Egypt supported the draft resolution (S/20l7/3lS) submitted by the United Kingdom, France and the United States owing to our interest in the Security Council carrying out its responsibilities with regard to the crimes committed against the Syrian people, particularly given the fact that our Syrian brethren have suffered chemical attacks more than once. I reiterate that we cannot accept any impunity for such crimes. We have supported, and will continue to support, the principle of accountability for everyone proven to have perpetrated such inhuman acts, regardless of motivation. The Council must undertake all agreed procedures aimed at determining the truth on the basis of evidence and implement the relevant resolutions.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7922 (2017) · source
“I am not exaggerating when I say that achieving an agreement based on the interests of the Syrian people will force everyone to accept the will of the Syrian people. Due to the gravity of Syria's experience and the Security Council's inability to agree to open an investigation into the Khan Shaykhun events, I reiterate our call to move forward and investigate these events in a clear, neutral and independent manner. I would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. De Mistura, for his efforts, and reiterate that Egypt will spare no efforts in supporting his work pursuant to resolution 2254 (2015) and the road map that has been adopted.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“That is why I would like to call on all the Syrian parties, regardless of their orientation, to act responsibly and engage in serious and objective negotiations in good faith and without preconditions for the future of the country under the auspices of Special Envoy De Mistura. I call on them to set aside their narrow interests and ask them to understand that, if they do not do so, they and the Syrian people will be the losers in this conflict. Once again, I recall that the interests of the Syrian people and of these various parties will not be served by acting in the interests of the parties' foreign sponsors; that will lead only to more destruction and further deepen the disaster in Syria, a country that has made significant contributions to a Muslim, Arab and international culture.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“Quite the country, it simply means that there will be no winner in this crisis and that as long as the crisis continues the suffering of our Syrian brothers and sisters will also continue. We have sought to reach an agreement in the Council and outside it to put an end to a proxy war that threatens the future of everyone. Iwould like to call once again on the various international actors, particularly the joint chairmanship of the International Syria Support Group, Russia and the United States, to work as quickly as possible to reach a political agreement. I would also like to underscore that cooperation is best way to counter those who are trying to undermine the possibility of reaching a political settlement. Those who exploit the vacuum created by polarization are trying to undermine all attempts to end the crisis.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“Instead of managing to bring the various Syrian parties together, the international community has forcedthem to dig in their heels to defend false hopes of achieving a victory that is impossible to achieve. The march to such an illusory victory will only increase the suffering of the Syrian people. We have issued many warnings about how serious it is to accept this polarization both within and outside the Security Council. I have said more than once that this regional and international rivalry will lead only to more deaths. Failure to interfere or to support one of the parties in the Syrian conflict does not mean that one is abdicating one's responsibilities.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“As the years go by, the crisis only deepens and becomes increasingly complex to such an extent that a political situation, which should have been the definitive solution, has now become only a first step to try to contain the disastrous repercussions that the Syrians and the people of other countries in the region continue and will continue to suffer for many years. I deplore the fact that there have been so many times throughout all these years when we thought that a political solution was within reach, that the outline of a settlement was clear in our minds and in the international documents we produced, that there was a consensus expressed in those documents. Now, once again, we are faced with a another conundrum, another breakdown that is evidence of a new international and regional polarization.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): We meet once again to discuss a crisis that has resulted in hundreds of thousands of innocent victims, displaced millions of families and contributed to establishing a safe haven for tens of thousands of mercenaries and terrorists whose presence is a threat to the region and the world. Despite the fact that Syria's humanitarian and security disaster and the Syrian conflict are among the top priorities of the media, politicians and, for several long years, the Security Council's agenda, and while we have repeated the same condemnations and expressions of compassion countless times, that disaster continues unabated and without mercy.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“Fourthly, it is important we promote our efforts in the next phase to create a genuine partnership with the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission so that the support provided to Haiti includes the social, political and development dimensions needed for a more stable society and that it is responsive to the country's basic needs. In conclusion, we must avoid making hasty decisions that pay no heed to the special needs of Haiti and the necessary capacity to build national institutions capable of shouldering their responsibilities. Allow me to take this opportunity to express our full support for Haiti, and I stress our trust in the ability of the Government and the people of the country to get through this critical period and move towards development, prosperity and inclusion in the region.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“Secondly, we stress the need for the new mission's mandate to be limited to the establishment of State institutions, in particular a national police apparatus and rule-of-law enforcement institutions, in line with national priorities and needs and without any unconventional or successional mandate. Thirdly, the United Nations bears a moral and even legal responsibility to support the Haitian authorities in their fight against the cholera outbreak. Therefore, the United Nations presence must ensure that there is the necessary capacity to halt this outbreak.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source