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“President, on your stewardship of the Council, and for a job well done during a very busy month, with many achievements. The African members of the Council would like to highlight the following conclusions based on the work of the Council since the beginning of the year. During the past month, the Security Council has continued to deal with an evolving set of complex conflicts and unresolved disputes on its agenda. Those evolving and emerging challenges will require a more robust, coherent and comprehensive approach on the part of the Security Council if they are to be resolved. Speaking from an African perspective, we feel that it would be very timely for the Council to adopt the concept of sustaining peace, in a practical and applied manner, as a target and process.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (Spoke in Arabic): I have been speaking in Arabic during our meetings because it is the official language of my country, but today I will speak in English, because I am speaking on behalf of all of my colleagues, and Ethiopia and Senegal in particular. (spoke in English) I have the honour to speak on behalf of the African countries that are members of the Security Council, that is, Egypt, Ethiopia and Senegal. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's meeting to consider the implementation of presidential note S/2010/507. We believe it represents an important opportunity for Council members to go on the record with reflections on the work of the Council during the past month. On behalf of the African members, I would like to congratulate you, Mr.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“We are confident that the broad spectrum of cooperation and complementarity among the European countries will enable them to overcome those conflicts through reliance on logic and a sense of urgency.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“With regard to the issue of Cyprus, we call for a durable solution to that situation in line with the United Nations Charter and the relevant Security Council resolutions. It is vital that we move beyond the current security arrangements, which are obsolete and fail to reflect the current political reality. In conclusion, I would like to note that Egypt nutures friendly and cooperative relations with all European States. Given those friendly relations that tie the Egyptian people to the peoples of the region, we reaffirm the need to develop the approach adopted to address conflicts in Europe to move from their mere management and satisfaction with the avoidance of an all-out, violent conflict to achieving sustainable and durable peace. Egypt therefore calls for more concerted regional and international efforts.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“We call for the full implementation of resolution 2202 (2015), which calls upon all parties to fully implement the Minsk agreements, in particular the commitment to the ceasefire and the withdrawal of heavy weapons, as well as undertaking the necessary constitutional reforms and organizing local elections the Donbas region. The agreements also call for addressing the humanitarian repercussions of the conflict in coordination with all parties concerned, without exception. In the same vein, we call for the implementation of the arrangements of the Minsk Group to settle the Nagorno Karabakh conflict - for its peaceful settlement, dialogue and avoiding the interference in the internal affairs of the country. Such solutions should be based on the norms of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“In that vein, we commend the efforts by the OSCE and other existing mechanisms to bring stability to a number of hotspots in Europe through preventive diplomacy, mediation, good offices and peacebuilding measures. Egypt calls for the redoubling of efforts and urges all parties to shoulder their responsibilities and demonstrate the necessary political will to settle those conflicts peacefully. We also see the need for full complementarity between the roles of the OSCE and the United Nations. We appreciate the contributions of the Organization in consolidating international efforts to reach a political solution in Ukraine in accordance with the Minsk agreements, which are seen as the ideal framework to achieve a durable and sustainable settlement of the ongoing conflict.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Since the 1990s, the world has witnessed many geostrategic transformations that have fuelled conflicts throughout Europe. Despite the enormous efforts undertaken, the desired progress has not been achieved in reaching lasting solutions to the conflicts with regard to Nagorno Karabakh, Azkhazia, South Ossetia and Transnistria, as well as to the situations in Ukraine, the Balkans and Cyprus. It is important to note that the current situation and the relative calm engulfing several of those conflicts do not indicate in any way that the regional parties concerned have reached sustainable solutions, given the continued polarization and failure to address the root causes of tension between the warring parties. That could lead to further fuelling of the situation in the future.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): My country's delegation would like to express its most sincere condolences to the Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations as well to the Government and the people of Russia for the passing of Ambassador Vitaly Churkin. In our View, Ambassador Churkin was an exceptional diplomat when it came to the United Nations and the Security Council. He deserved the respect of all the delegations. Thanks to his professionalism and credibility, his sudden passing is a great loss not only for Russian diplomacy but also for the Security Council, the United Nations and multilateral diplomacy.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“That requires thorough follow-up by the Council and the holding to account of countries and regimes in the event of non-compliance when it comes to implementing such resolutions, or in the case of those who finance or sponsor terrorism or who harbour or supply them with weapons. Such countries and regimes are sapping our efforts and riding roughshod over the resolutions adopted by the Council to defeat terrorism. It is high time to hold them accountable for sponsoring terrorism. In conclusion, allow me once again to thank the Ukrainian presidency and to assure the Council that Egypt will remain committed to its obligations and will be at the forefront of the efforts of the international community to defeat terrorism, while respecting international law, the rule of law and human rights.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“The resolution also underscores the importance of every country identifying and developing strategies to eliminate terrorist risks to critical infrastructure. The resolution urges States with capacity to provide relevant assistance to build the capacity of other States and empower them to protect their critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks, including through training and providing the necessary resources, as well as technical assistance and the transfer of technology. The adoption of this resolution on protecting critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks is of vital importance. However, more crucial is implementing this and other Security Council resolutions on counter- terrorism.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“Such attacks also have a negative impact on large segments of the peoples subjected to such attacks - one that goes beyond national boundaries. Today's resolution is the first of its kind to address the protection of critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks. It covers a number of important points that must be taken into consideration, including the fact that every State must determine what constitutes its critical infrastructure, especially given the absence of an international definition in this area, as well as how to effectively provide protection from terrorist attacks. The resolution also reiterates the need for inter-State cooperation, promoting international cooperation and information exchange and increasing awareness so as to improve preparedness to counter attacks against critical infrastructure.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I should like to express my sincere thanks and congratulations on the adoption of the significant resolution 2341 (2017), on the protection of critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks. I would also like to thank the Ukrainian presidency of the Security Council for convening this important debate. And I also thank the briefers for their valuable presentations. The terrorist incidents witnessed by the world today attest to the importance of protecting critical infrastructure, which ought to be a priority as part of our efforts to counter terrorism, especially with the increasing numbers of victims of terrorist incidents that target infrastructure.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, Egypt hopes that the political crisis in The Gambia can be brought to an end through the assumption of office of the democratically chosen President-elect, Mr. Adama Barrow, because we badly need a shining example of a peaceful democratic transition of power on our continent that can ultimately enable it to create a bright future for its peoples.”
2017-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7866 (2017) · source
“We were anxious to see the inclusion in the resolution of wording reflecting one of the most important purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which is the peaceful settlement of disputes. We believe that efforts to achieve that should be exhaustive if we are to avoid chaos and uphold the principles of international law. However, in the light of the last amendment to the draft, which underlined the importance of a political settlement of the impasse in The Gambia, we are convinced that today's resolution does not endorse any mandatory automatic enforcement, as such processes require the Security Council's clear and unquestioned authorization, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2017-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7866 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Egypt voted in favour of the Security Council's adoption today of resolution 2337 (2017), on the developments in The Gambia, because we hope that it will eventually help to achieve a breakthrough in the current political impasse there. We believe in the importance of the Council's aim, which is to promote and support the brave and principled positions of the regional Powers concerned, represented by the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, and which also coincide with our deep-rooted belief in the necessity of finding African solutions to African crises. Egypt joined the unanimous consensus on the resolution after the introduction of important improvements into the text, and in that regard I would like to thank the delegation of Senegal for its flexibility.”
2017-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7866 (2017) · source
“They also run counter to the neighbourly relations that we wish all countries in the region would commit to so that we can achieve the stability we want, paving the way for constructive dialogue. In that context, we should once again reiterate the resolutions of the League of Arab States on Iran's conduct in the region, particularly the importance of reaching a settlement on the three Emirati islands and addressing Iran's interference in the internal affairs of Arab States, as well as its conduct, which has a clearly sectarian attitude that tends to exacerbate the tension, division and violence that are already widespread in the Middle East.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“The Security Council and the relevant international organizations must continue to carry out their responsibilities regarding verification of Iran's compliance with its commitments in the area of nuclear and missile activities, as well as other activities covered under the Security Council resolutions, particularly resolution 2231 (2015), on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. We would also like to stress how seriously we take Iran's suspected continuing illegal arms trafficking in the Middle East, its role in fuelling some ofthe conflicts in the region and its sponsorship of terrorism, all of them activities that destabilize the region. They are a violation of United Nations principles, first and foremost the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of States.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): My delegation would like to begin by thanking the Secretary-General and the Secretariat for preparing this important report (S/2016/1136) on monitoring the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), on Iran. I would also like to welcome my friend and colleague Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi as facilitator for the resolution's implementation and to wish him every success. Egypt would like to emphasize the importance of Iran's continued compliance with its obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and related Security Council resolutions.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“I call on the two parties to demonstrate the courage to take the difficult decisions necessary to achieving peace for the region and its peoples.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“We will pursue that path even though we are fully aware of the difficulties ahead in reaching a settlement to a very complex and thorny conflict - perhaps the most complicated in our history. Egypt is aware of the heavy responsibility it must bear in that regard, and will spare no effort in assuming it, fully committed as we are to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, our belief in the legimate rights of the Palestinian people and the legitimate norms of international law, and our aspirations to achieve prosperity and peace. Egypt will redouble its efforts to ensure success in the peace negotiations, and calls on all parties to assist to that end and help prevent any setback that might perpetuate the occupation.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Such negotiations would address all final status issues and lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian State within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. I do not believe that I am exaggerating in saying that a resolution of the Palestinian question would help to enhance cooperation among the countries of the region in seeking solutions to other crises there. Thus, in 2002 the Arab world launched a comprehensive Vision for achieving that goal, namely, the Arab Peace Initiative. All we need do is translate the Initiative into concrete, incremental steps. Our recent efforts, within the Council and beyond, are part and parcel of the peace process that we have been developing for more than 50 years.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Given the specific options available to Egypt in this situation, including its clear connections and channels of communication with the two parties and the experience we have accumulated over the years in our efforts to bring them to the negotiating table, as well as our historic support for the rights of the Palestinians and for peace with Israel, Egypt will spare no effort to achieve a comprehensive and just peace in the region based on the two-State solution, put an end to the conflict in cooperation with likeminded countries, ease tensions, calm relations between the two parties as a prelude to direct negotiations, and build trust and the necessary foundations for future negotiations.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“The peace process has not seen such prevarication since the adoption of the Oslo Accords. Each time, the international community has worked hard to push the two parties towards serious negotiations, regardless of setbacks, because all were aware ofthe danger ofstalling or delaying the process. Egypt has warned against such delays, and I know that everyone agrees with me that the situation in the Middle East cannot afford any escalation of the situation of Palestine. Frustration and despair are fuels that will stoke violence and extremism and play into the hands of extremist groups seeking to influence and lure our young people to the brink of chaos that will destroy their future and their lives.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): There has been a conviction that conflicts and events in the Middle East would undermine attention on the question of Palestine and that efforts to sustain the status quo would lead to tensions in the occupied Palestinian territories, thereby affecting stability in the region. That conviction, however, is false. That is why international efforts, including those of Egypt, the United States and France, have been made to revive negotiations between the two parties, proving that the question of Palestine is still alive and awaiting solution, especially now as the Middle East is witnessing unprecedented political developments, recurrent crises, tremendous challenges and widespread chaos that undermine the very notion of statehood.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“That would represent a new agenda for peace that coincides with the passing of 25 years since the issuance of the Agenda for Peace report (S/24111) by Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali. The challenges of our day are different from those existing when the report was issued in 1992. but the goal remains the same. It is the need for the United Nations to regain its important role, as enshrined in the Preamble to the Charter. We hope that the new Secretary-General will be able to formulate that comprehensive vision and to garner international commitment for such a vision.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“We need to adopt funding mechanisms based on a broad partnership among the United Nations, international financial institutions and bilateral donors. Those mechanism sshould take into consideration a degree of risk as a by-product of investment in sustaining peace. The Peacebuilding Fund can play an important role in that regard, and all donor countries should be encouraged to provide it with long-term funding. We look forward to the upcoming report of the Secretary-General on resolution 2282 (2016). We stress the need for that report to include a comprehensive vision of how to improve the role of our Organization and the tools available to it to contribute to sustaining peace, based on the outcomes of the previous comprehensive reviews.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“The magnitude of the challenges to sustainable peace requires a shift in the United Nations system at the cultural, structural and administrative levels. Resolution 2282 (2016) comprises a pragmatic framework for improving the role of the Peacebuilding Commission, the Peacebuilding Support Office and the Peacebuilding Fund, in order to ensure consistency between the programmatic and political frameworks of sustainable peace. Given the overlap between political, security, economic and institutional aspects of sustainable peace, the Peacebuilding Commission must play a role that varies depending on the nature of each conflict. Therefore, the Commission must demonstrate the necessary flexibility to deal with every conflict separately. Predictable funding for efforts to sustain peace represents another main challenge.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“It is only natural for women and young people to play a central role in all phases of planning, implementation and follow-up of all sustainable peace processes as a means to move from conflict to peace. We believe that such an approach gives an objective and comprehensive meaning to the concept of national ownership. Assistance programmes should focus on building the national institutions and capacities that will enable transformative efforts to achieve sustainable peace. Therefore, the United Nations must adopt a new approach when determining the priorities of such assistance programmes. National forces must be able to set those priorities, instead of them being imposed by donor countries.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“The concept of sustainable peace is the ultimate goal of the work of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security. According to that concept, the Organization must be able to adopt a political and programmatic framework, especially in countries and regions emerging from conflict. The political framework calls for continued and long-term regional and international support of the political process in order to achieve political stability and security, as a prelude to the programmatic framework. That framework should invest in national capacity- building to manage national reconciliation processes, to recover economic activity and to improve the ability of Governments to meet the basic education and health needs of their citizens.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“We must also take into consideration that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to all conflicts. To that end, we call for improving the Secretariat's analytical capabilities to suggest and propose detailed solutions commensurate with the nature, dimensions and varying contexts of every conflict. Egypt believes that such a flexible analytical approach would help the Organization and the Security Council to determine the best means to address each stage of a conflict, whether by deploying or amending a mandate, by withdrawing a peacekeeping operation or a special political mission, by resorting exclusively to mediation, by imposing or lifting a sanctions regime or by giving precedence to the efforts of regional and subregional organizations.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Given the nature of those challenges, an overlap between conflict prevention, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, peacekeeping and sustainable development is inevitable The comprehensive reviews carried out in 2015 have given us a clear understanding of the impact of those challenges on the role of the United Nations and on the concepts governing peacebuilding and sustainability. The subsequent resolution 2282 (2016) constituted the political framework for such a conceptual development. One of the most important conclusions to be drawn from those reviews is the imperative to abandon the concept of crisis or conflict management and to adopt an approach that seeks to either prevent conflicts before they occur or to find a sustainable resolution by addressing their root causes.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to welcome His Excellency Secretary- General Antonio Guterres and to express Egypt's full support for his work under his important mandate. I would also like to express our appreciation to Sweden for convening this debate, which addresses a central aspect of the future role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security. In the light of the emerging and unconventional challenges in our world - including the proliferation of extremist organizations, organized crime, migration and environmental challenges - we need to develop a creative approach to address them.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“During this transition phase, dialogue should be initiated between the Government and the opposition as rapidly as possible in order to find a Syrian solution without any foreign intervention. That solution should protect the territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic and result in the realization of the aspirations ofthe Syrian people, far from the reality of violence and extremism.”
2016-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7855 (2016) · source
“Regardless of the nature of those approaches and initiatives, all of us must look at the previous frameworks agreed upon at the international level and base our actions on them as we we move forward. We backed today's resolution, including the references to resolution 2254 (2015) and the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex), which are the foundations for any settlement. Furthermore, we wish to reiterate that the current challenges, which will continue for a long time, require a comprehensive political approach based on those frameworks. It is true that we see a military approach being taken on the ground, but that can never be the solution. For that reason we call upon all Syrian parties to act in a responsible way, especially with respect to their communities and their people.”
2016-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7855 (2016) · source
“We never hesitated to use our experience or diplomatic strength to attempt to resolve the crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic. That is why, and this is in parallel with our consistent position, we voted in favour of resolution 2336 (2016), which calls for an end to the hostiities. We must act quickly to remedy the high level of violence and to launch the diplomatic process. We know that this will not lead to a complete cessation of the violence and the hostilities but, at the very least, it is a step in the right direction, and one on which we can continue to build. Initiatives aimed at resolving the Syrian crisis have multiplied over the last few years. As with any other initiative, there are no complete or ideal initiatives. We need real intentions that will result in a final settlement.”
2016-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7855 (2016) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): With regard to the Syrian crisis, the efforts of my country have been focused on one priority, namely, putting an end to the suffering of the Syrian people. We are committed to that approach and support any approach that prioritizes the Syrian people, regardless of the interests that can be seen at play and which are the real cause of the suffering in that country. We have voted in favour of all resolutions put to vote in the Security Council that were aimed at providing access to humanitarian aid, regardless of the party that put those resolutions to vote. With our partners Spain and New Zealand, we undertook an initiative to put an end to the hostiities and to ensure that humanitarian aid was delivered.”
2016-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7855 (2016) · source
“Egypt has been and continues to be one of the strongest believers in the possibility of achieving a comprehensive and just peace in the Middle East based on the principles of a two-State solution and land for peace, as has been internationally acknowledged.”
2016-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7853 (2016) · source
“It should also be noted that those manoeuvres were carried out while Egypt was conducting political consultaions at all political levels with the concerned parties, around the clock; since the draft was presented. In spite of all this, Egypt, in order to preserve the legitimate Palestinian rights through a just and lasting settlement in accordance with relevant international resolutions, voted in favour of resolution 2334 (2016), adopted minutes ago, based on our firm, principled and unequivocal positions, which we do not allow to be put into question or subject to manoeuvres or bargaining by any party. Egypt was the first to bear arms to defend the legitimate Arab and Palestinian rights. Egypt was the first to make peace with Israel, believing in the feasibility peace rather than armed conflict.”
2016-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7853 (2016) · source
“To work towards providing an opportunity to future international movements in no way means abandonment of or retraction from constants and basics of the policy related to the question of Palestine, including the issue of settlements, as those constants and basics are provided for in previous international resolutions of the security council, as well as the positions of international parties directly involved in the question of Palestine. Today, Egypt felt compelled to withdraw its own draft resolution procedurally, in light of the manoeuvres, encountered since the text was presented in blue; that amounted to a warning from some members of the Security Council. That is utterly unacceptable in form and substance in view of Egypt's firm positions, which cannot be questioned, pertaining to the legitimate rights of the Palestinians.”
2016-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7853 (2016) · source
“The circumstances related to consultations on the resolution and the timing of the vote over the past several hours have demonstrated that it might limit the ability of some international parties that want to intervene directly in order to resolve the question of Palestine comprehensively and definitively, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 446 (1979).”
2016-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7853 (2016) · source
“Resolution 2334 (2016) on Israeli settlements, which was adopted today, undoubtedly expresses the painful reality resulting from the illegal settlement policy. It is also born from the policy of the confiscation of Palestinian land that runs contrary to an established principle endorsed by the international community - the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by armed force. However, the peace process, with its complexities and details, requires all of us to be wise and politically realistic in taking up this issue without manoeuvring on the part of any party, as we witnessed during our deliberations in the Council on this resolution, particularly on the issue of settlements, which is directly linked to one of the most important components of the final peace settlement - borders.”
2016-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7853 (2016) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Since the beginning of the Arab-Israeli conflict in 1948 and the wait for the Palestinian people to exercise their right to an independent sovereign State and their inherent right to a life of dignity and freedom, despite the resounding silence of the international community and dozens of Security Council and General Assembly resolutions that continue to be unimplemented, Egypt has shouldered and is shouldering great responsibilities and confronted major challenges. Egypt has gone through many wars and diplomatic batteles at all levels to defend Palestinian rights and to push towards creating an independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital, in the framework of achieving a comprehensive and just peace in the Middle East.”
2016-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7853 (2016) · source
“We call upon all of the parties in South Sudan to assume their full responsibility to alleviate the suffering of their fellow citizens, and we call upon them to fulfill the aspirations that accompanied the emergence oftheir young country. I should like to reiterate here that the patience of the international community and the understanding shown by some regional parties vis-a-vis the specificities of the situation in South Sudan should in no way be viewed as consent in connection with the deaths of innocent people and human rights violations.”
2016-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7850 (2016) · source
“Such measures will not change reality at all and certainly not contribute to improving the situation of civilians in South Sudan. But this is an easy solution, and some prefer such solutions to genuine efforts that could strengthen dialogue and help to resolve the crisis. Some prefer such solutions to efforts to address the causes of conflicts in order to resolve them; they prefer them to efforts at comprehensive reconciliation and the creation of a national identity that would unite all the people of South Sudan. Our abstention does not mean that we implicitly approve of the abuses committed in South Sudan, nor does not mean that we are unaware of the scope of the humanitarian crisis. We are perfectly aware of the scope of the crisis, and we are working to put an end to it.”
2016-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7850 (2016) · source
“Certain countries are asking that the Council be united, but these same countries are hardly willing to take into account the considerations and concerns expressed by other countries, including the countries in the region, which are the ones that are most concerned and are in the best position to assess the very delicate situation in the region. The presidents of the countries members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) also refused the sanctions on the basis of the fact that sanctions would not contribute to a solution. The resort to threats such as those contained in the draft resolution submitted today (S/2016/1085) has already proved to be ineffective in putting an end to crises in the Sudan and elsewhere.”
2016-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7850 (2016) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): My delegation deplores the fact that the Council has once again failed to reach a united position concerning a key question that falls under the mandate of the Security Council to on the maintenance of international peace and security. Less than a week ago, we managed to adopt unanimously resolution 2327 (2016), which dealt with the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan following very difficult negotiations. The Council sent an important message to the parties to the conflict, and we deemed that an important step in order to put an end to the attacks that have been ongoing for more than three years now.”
2016-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7850 (2016) · source
“Egypt reiterates its full support for the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons which is considered to be the governing framework for international cooperation in countering human trafficking. Egypt is providing all forms of support for the success of the second review of the plan that will be undertaken next year.”
2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source
“Seventh, UNODC has pivotal role to play in the General Assembly when it comes to human trafficking, given the experience it has accumulated in this area. In the meantime, it is very important to provide it with the financial resources it needs to fulfil its mandate. In addition, we underline the important role played by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees in preventing and fighting human trafficking as well as by the International Organization for Migration. Eighth, we underscore the important role that should be played by the United Nations and the private sector to break the link between procurement and the consumption of human trafficking.”
2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source
“Third, the international community should redouble its efforts to shut down all sources of financing for terrorist groups, including human trafficking, and use all international mechanisms available. Fourth, we have to distinguish between the crime of sexual exploitation, which is one of the objectives of human trafficking, and sexual violence. Fifth, human trafficking crimes, especially in women and girls, are not associated with any religion, nationality or civilization. We have to shed light on the important role that could be played by men of religion and traditional leaders. Sixth, we must abide by the provisions of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees of 1951 and its Additional Protocol, which is the governing framework for implementing the provisions of the resolution that has been adopted today.”
2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source
“The adoption by the Security Council today of a resolution on human trafficking in conflict situations is a landmark in the history of the Security Council. We would like to shed light on the following points. First of all, the resolution should be limited to trafficking in persons related to conflicts, since the issue of human trafficking falls within the purview of the General Assembly. Second, the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Palermo Protocol should serve as the basis for the implementation of the commitments set forth in the resolution, including the definition of human trafficking and its key element of exploitation.”
2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source