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1. “Today's resolution was adopted unanimously, proof of the Council's desire to ensure that the Government of Colombia has the support it needs in order to restore peace in the country. In that regard, I would like to point out that Egypt sponsored and voted in favour of the resolution, because we have always supported the Colombian Government in its efforts to achieve peace. I therefore thank all those who contributed to and played an effective role in achieving this historic Agreement. I hope that the people of Columbia will be satisfied with it, so that it can be truly implemented and the United Nations political mission can commence its work. I would also like to thank the United Kingdom delegation for its contribution in drafting the resolution and achieving the necessary consensus.”

   2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7768 (2016) · source

2. “Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): It is an honour for me to participate in today's historic meeting, which crowns the work that has been done to achieve peace in Colombia with the Council's adoption of resolution 2307 (2016), which moves the peace process into a new stage, on the basis of a solid foundation and the support of the United Nations. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Colombian Government on reaching a peace agreement with the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC), enabling Colombia to begin a new chapter in its history and put an end to a conflict that has lasted more than 50 years and created thousands of victims.”

   2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7768 (2016) · source

3. “Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I should like to make the following clarification. As I said in my explanation of vote, resolution 2303 (2016) does not refer to the African Union's monitors. My delegation had proposed including such a reference in the draft, but one of the penholders objected to its inclusion.”

   2016-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7752 (2016) · source

4. “This is a legitimate concern, because the resolution has been adopted outside of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, and is consistent with the principles of peacekeeping operations calling for the participation and agreement of host countries. Finally, I reaffirm Egypt's commitment to continue striving for positive and constructive cooperation between the Security Council and Burundi with a View to enhancing the role of the United Nations and helping to restore stability to Burundi and to overcome existing challenges.”

   2016-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7752 (2016) · source

5. “Moreover, the resolution selectively addresses the Secretary-General's recommendations regarding the mandate of the police contingent, which could result in Burundi's refusal to cooperate in the implementation of the resolution and could challenge the credibility of the Security Council. We even fear that the current situation could have a negative effect on the African Union's efforts and on the mediation efforts of the East African Community. My delegation therefore abstained in the voting on today's resolution on the police contingent, as the current language does not take our concerns into account and does not fully represent the views of all members of the Council. It may also cost the international community the opportunity of cooperating with Burundi on the deployment of the police contingent.”

   2016-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7752 (2016) · source

6. “Egypt has consistently upheld that the deployment of a police contingent in Burundi should take Burundi's national position into account and be the subject of consensus among the members of the Security Council. It should also enjoy Burundi's support as as to ensure that Burundi's effective implementation of the resolution, thereby allowing a constructive interaction between Burundi and the United Nations. Despite divergent points of view, Egypt and other like-minded Council members have taken a positive and constructive approach to this issue that has led to a result that takes the concerns of all members of the Council into account. All these efforts notwithstanding, the resolution adopted today does not address our concerns, but rather imposes an option that Burundian authorities do not support.”

   2016-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7752 (2016) · source

7. “Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Egypt shares the concern of the other members of the Security Council with regard to the current situation in Burundi. Egypt is fully convinced that the Security Council must play an active and effective role, in cooperation with African and regional partners, in supporting Burundi's efforts to restore peace and stability and find solutions to its challenges through serious and genuine national dialogue. Egypt sought to maintain a positive approach based on cooperation vis-a-vis the Council and its discussion on Burundi. We sought to preserve the unity of the Council so that we could send a strong message reflecting the desire of the international community to see stability restored in Burundi.”

   2016-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7752 (2016) · source

8. “Following the adoption of the resolution today, we now have 12 days to achieve consensus on renewing the Mission mandate. We should have liked to be given more time to consider our options for implementing the proposals before us. We need to keep the suffering of the people of South Sudan closer to heart and prevent the violence from spiralling out of control. Peace in South Sudan will prevail only if the African Union and the Security Council join forces to settle the conflict. Trust between the factions must also be rebuilt and the root causes of the conflict analysed. Any other solution would be a short-term placebo. We hope that next week's Igad Summit will identify as soon as possible a solution to the situation that takes the various positions into account so that the suffering of the South Sudanese people can come to an end.”

   2016-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7751 (2016) · source

9. “Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): My delegation voted in favour of resolution 2302 (2016), extending the mandate of the United Mission in South Sudan, which was due to expire at the end of this month. Given the Mission's critical role, I take this opportunity to thank its personnel for their actions to protect civilians, sometimes at risk of their own lives. The rapid response to the request made by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) reflects the resolve of African countries to end the conflict in South Sudan and the suffering of its people as soon as possible. The proposals put forward are far- reaching and we hope that they will be implemented. The proposals can best be implemented by keeping the divergences of positions and the principles of peacekeeping in mind.”

   2016-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7751 (2016) · source

10. “In closing, allow me to call on and plead with all domestic, regional and international parties in Syria, on behalf of the Egyptian and Arab peoples, to have mercy and spare the Syrian people from the consequences of their score-settling and narrow political interests, and to be willing to compromise, if only partly, on those interests in order to show mercy and compassion to the innocent mothers and children of Syria who have committed no political sins.”

    2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source

11. “We believe that such a brazen challenge to the international community can no longer be tolerated. In that connection, we call on the international community to set a timetable for including those groups on the list of terrorist organizations should they continue to cooperate with the Al-Nusra Front. Continuing to show complacency and turn a blind eye will only serve to encourage terrorism. Terrorist fighters who belong to so-called moderate groups have begun to emulate the beastly and sick acts perpetrated by Da'esh. They recently filmed the beheading of a child and posted the footage on social media.”

    2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source

12. “I once again call on them to promptly agree on how to address the situation on the ground, including by strengthening the implementation of the cessation of hostilities and preventing terrorist organizations and those groups affiliated with them from sabotaging it. Furthermore, they should push for the launch of direct negotiations between the Syrian parties as soon as possible, under the auspices of Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura. Despite the fact that the terrorist groups are clearly not parties to the ceasefire in Syria, we note that there has been an incomprehensible hesitation and politicization in dealing with those groups. That has led some armed groups to collaborate openly with terrorist organizations, particularly the Al-Nusra Front - the Syrian branch of Al-Qaida.”

    2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source

13. “In the coming period, implementing those pillars will depend primarily on the international community's determination to put an end to the crisis and to comply with those agreements. It will also depend on the International Syrian Support Group's efforts to ensure that those measures are implemented. In that context, I reiterate Egypt's support for the cooperation and coordination between the Russian Federation and the United States as co-chairs of the International Syria Support Group. We welcome their tireless efforts at the political level and in terms of ensuring humanitarian access in Syria.”

    2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source

14. “Allow me to reiterate that the current international consensus is based on a number of pillars. First, a cessation of hostilities in Syria is a prerequisite for establishing a complete ceasefire in the country. Secondly, a political transition must be attained through negotiations between the Syrian Government and the broadest possible spectrum of opposition groups, pursuant to resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (8/2012/523, annex). Thirdly, we must work to improve the humanitarian situation and deliver humanitarian assistance to those in need of it in Syria, including in the besieged areas. Fourthly, we must combat the terrorism and extremism that run rampant in Syria.”

    2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source

15. “We call upon the members of the Security Council and the international community to focus on providing whatever support it can to the Syrian people on the ground without politicizing or trading on the humanitarian crisis in Syria. Only a political solution will effectively put an end to the suffering of the Syrian people. We are all aware that the only formula for such a solution is the one agreed by the international community, as set out in various resolutions, including resolutions 2254 (2015) and 2268 (2016) on the cessation of hostilities in Syria. In that regard, I recall that this solution represents our final opportunity to put an end to the Syrian conflict. In a constantly evolving international political situation, there is little time left, and what is possible today might turn into a missed opportunity tomorrow.”

    2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source

16. “Despite the relative progress that has been achieved towards ensuring the access of humanitarian aid since the beginning of the work of the International Syria Support Group, so far we have only seen the military zones and targets increase and the number of external players involved, including those taking part in military activities, expand. Unfortunately, innocent victims are still dying in Syria. Furthermore, some people are using the unprecedented humanitarian crisis to achieve their own political goals. For its part, Egypt has made efforts and concentrated on the process of ensuring humanitarian access, and we have achieved some progress in that regard. We have sent a complete convoy to a number of towns, including Damascus, Dara', Qunaytirah and Suwayda', and we will persist in our efforts.”

    2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source

17. “Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): In the five years since the beginning of the conflict in Syria and its consequences, caused in part by the involvement of outside parties, the country has suffered immeasurably and the international community has been unable to end the carnage, which cannot be achieved until reconciliation takes place. The parties are not interested in Syria itself, which has become fertile soil for terrorist groups and foreign terrorist fighters coming from various countries around the world, thereby making it fertile soil for chaos and sectarianism. We have seen the Secretary-General's recent report on the humanitarian situation in Syria (S/2016/63l).”

    2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source

18. “The way in which the draft resolution was submitted runs contrary to the rules of transparency in the work of the Council and does not reflect the efficiency or cooperation desired in its work, which were mentioned at our meeting earlier this week (see S/PV.7740).”

    2016-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7743 (2016) · source

19. “It is also unclear how necessary it was to adopt the resolution under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations in order to take into account the declarations made by the Libyan Government. Finally, I note the lack of explicit steps taken to facilitate the adoption. Council members did not have sufficient time to consider the text, which they saw for the first time only 72 hours before it was put to the vote, which did not allow some members to discuss or add to parts of the text. My delegation is not convinced by the justifications that certain Council members made for the need for a quick adoption.”

    2016-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7743 (2016) · source

20. “Our endorsement and vote in favour of the resolution do not mean, however, that we are without important comments on its text, some of which I wish to share here. First, the resolution does not mention the strategic framework of this initiative, namely, making the Middle East a zone free of nuclear weapons and all weapons of mass destruction, in line with resolution 687 (1991). The Middle East is a region that remains uncovered by any relevant treaties. Secondly, the resolution does not mention the major threat represented by Da'esh and other terrorist organizations in Libya. Thirdly, resolution 2298 (2016) does not mention the time frame for the various measures and mechanisms that will be used by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and its member States in the transfer of the chemical materials.”

    2016-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7743 (2016) · source

21. “Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): My delegation voted in favour of resolution 2298 (2016) because we are convinced of the need for the international community to come together to prevent non-State actors, and in particular terrorist groups like Da'esh, from acquiring weapons of mass destruction. Egypt, as a neighbour ofLibya, insists on the importance of removing dangerous materials and preventing all terrorist organizations from acquiring them. The unanimous vote in favour of resolution 2298 (2016), calling for the removal and destruction of chemical weapons in Libya, clearly reflects the strong determination of the international community to take the necessary measures in line with previous Security Council resolutions, including resolution 1540 (2004).”

    2016-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7743 (2016) · source

22. “The Security Council should build upon the two informal dialogues held this year with the AU Peace and Security Council by advancing more frequent and timely consultations, as well as collaborative field missions with it. The Presidents of the Council should be encouraged to organize meetings that would promote such cooperation. Lastly, and before I conclude, I would like to reaffirm the commitment of the three African members of the Security Council to continuing their efforts to improve the working methods of the Security Council, thereby enhancing the inclusivity and credibility of its work.”

    2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source

23. “We encourage the Chairs of the sanctions committee to continue to conduct field visits in order to better engage with countries under sanctions and countries of the relevant region, as well others stakeholders. The third and last area is the engagementbetween the Council and other relevant stakeholders. We stand firm in favour of a more robust engagement with the wider United Nations membership, including and foremost those countries particularly affected by a particular situation under consideration, as well as troop- and police-contributing countries. We also stress the need for practical and more meaningful partnerships with regional and subregional organizations, particularly the African Union (AU), not only in managing conflicts but more importantly in preventing them.”

    2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source

24. “In that regard, we welcome the recent adoption of the President's note S/2016/170, which, among other things, enhances the transparency of the consultation process through which the new Chairs of the subsidiary organs are selected, and enables the newly elected members to be prepared to assume their responsibilities. As a considerable amount of the Council's work takes place in its subsidiary bodies, the need for greater transparency is self-evident. One example is the need to allow the country to which the sanctions regime is applied more timely access to the reports of the panels of experts and other documents of the sanctions committees, especially in light of the fact that that country is the most concerned with those documents.”

    2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source

25. “In May, five elected members, in a unique exercise, jointly drafted a resolution and conducted extensive consultations with other Council members and all relevant stakeholders, leading to the unanimous adoption of resolution 2286 (2016), the first of its kind, on the protection of medical personnel. This indeed demonstrated the benefits of collective work in enhancing the credibility of Council's decisions. In that connection, we believe that the Chairs of the sanctions committees, who acquire considerable expertise on the country situations with which their respective committees are concerned, are particularly well positioned as co-penholders to contribute to the drafting of relevant Security Council outcomes. This leads to our second area of focus, which is the work of the Security Council's subsidiary organs.”

    2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source

26. “While there is a need for additional improvements in many aspects of the Security Council working methods, this statement will focus only on three key areas where our collective efforts are most needed, as requested by the President ofthe Council. The first area is the preparation of the Council's outcomes or the so- called penholdership, and in that regard I would like to stress the following. The work of the Council is a collective responsibility. It is fundamental to ensure the equal participation and contribution of all Council members, permanent and elected, in the conduct of activities and the formulation of outcomes as penholders.”

    2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source

27. “I have the honour to deliver this joint statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council: Angola, Senegal and my country, Egypt. I would like to begin by making two generals remarks. First, today's open debate bears testimony to the genuine interest of all United Nations Member States in enhancing the transparency, inclusivity and openness of the Security Council's work so as to ensure that it truly acts on behalf of the entire membership, in accordance with Article 24 ofthe Charter of the United Nations. Secondly, Security Council members shall take advantage of the several notes and improvements that have been agreed over the past years. Myjoint statement today is one further step taken the three African members of the Security Council in that direction.”

    2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source

28. “The Security Council is obliged to send a clear message to Iran and the countries of the region regarding the key importance of regional peace and stability and the security of all members of the international community. Council members must also avoid getting caught up in the technical details and manoeuvres in the interpretation of resolutions. It must make every effort to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East, working in cooperation with the countries of the region to build bridges and confidence among parties through the complete commitment to and full implementation of the Council's goals and resolutions.”

    2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source

29. “The Security Council is responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security. The resolutions it adopts, including resolution 2231 (2015), are one of the ways the Council expresses its will in that regard. That is why divergence in views with regard to technical aspects and the interpretation of resolution 2231 (2015) should not overly absorb the Council's attention, nor should they deter or derails the Council from its mission to ensure international peace and security. Unquestionably, the launching of ballistic missiles by Iran, which has been mentioned in many reports on Iranian arms transfers in conflict zones in the Middle East, is fully contrary to the purposes of resolution 2231 (2015). They can only contribute to the escalation of conflict and to heightening tensions between Iran and its neighbours.”

    2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source

30. “The Council discussed Iran's ballistic missile launches in March and was informed of the seizure of weapons cargo suspected to have been transferred from Iran in violation of resolution 2231 (2015). Such issues elicit a great deal of interest in the countries of the region as they have serious consequences for regional peace and stability. Egypt appreciates the effort and commitment the Secretary-General has shown in the drafting of a balanced report on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015), which outlines these incidents. We hope that future reports will contain clear and precise recommendations to fill in any existing gaps in the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), particularly with regard to measures to control ballistic- missile launches and the transfer of nuclear weapons.”

    2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source

31. “Egypt welcomes the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the adoption of resolution 2231 (2015), which take us one step further towards the declaration of the Middle East as a zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, which could contribute to regional peace and security and help to diminish tension at a very crucial juncture in the Middle East, where we have seen so much conflict. In this context, Egypt commends the international relationships that led to the nuclear commitments made by the Islamic Republic of Iran in resolution 2231 (2015). We encourage Iran to continue working in this same vein. Resolution 2231 (2015) touches not only on Iran's nuclear commitments, but also on its ballistic missile-launching activities and the transfer of conventional weapons.”

    2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source

32. “Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his highly valuable briefing. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Spain, Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi, for his work as facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), and for his exhaustive report (S/2016/589), which makes mention, inter alia, of the informal Security Council meetings that were held at the expert level in this new context. I would also like to thank the Head of the Delegation of the European Union for the briefing he made on behalf of the Joint Commission.”

    2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source

33. “We have an opportunity here that must be seized in order to establish peace between Israel and Palestine, and ending the occupation of the Palestinian territories would be key in that endeavour. I also believe that the crisis affecting our Syrian brothers and sisters must be resolved.”

    2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source

34. “I would also point out that it is possible for the Israelis and Palestinians to achieve the same type of peace. We want to see an independent Palestine emerge in accordance with existing international resolutions, and we believe that the Palestinians and the Israelis should be guaranteed the right to live in peace. The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Egypt therefore recently made two visits, to Israel and to Palestine. Egypt is striving to listen to and learn the viewpoints of both sides in order to enable the parties to resume negotiations. It is our hope that those efforts will be successful. We believe that the settlement of the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, which has raged for many decades now, would have a very positive impact on the Middle East region. Furthermore, I would like to reaffirm that the situation remains fragile.”

    2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source

35. “Allow me to highlight what the Secretary-General has said in this very Chamber: (spoke in English) cc as oppressed peoples have demonstrated throughout the ages, it is human nature to react to occupation, which often serves as a potent incubator of hate and extremism." (S/PV. 7610, p. 2) (spoke in Arabic) Today we are at a very critical juncture in the Middle East. International efforts are necessary to resolve the question of Palestine. Today, we have an opportunity to again address that key issue in the region. We cannot squander this opportunity. We must make real progress. In that context, the Egyptian Government has issued a call for a just and comprehensive peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis. I recall that there a firm and lasting peace has been established between Egypt and Israel.”

    2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source

36. “I will not dwell on the lack of respect for holy sites and their inviolability. I would like to talk about the scope for hope and justice for the Palestinian people. Of course, there have been attempts made by some to blame the Palestinian people for the occupation, for which they are not responsible. Palestinians are suffering from the systematic impact of the occupation and the blockade. We have seen Israel's systematic policy of settling Palestinian lands and of separating the West Bank and Gaza Strip, both geographically and politically. That has only strengthened the extremists in their actions. The Palestinian Authority has been unable to control the situation. They recognize that the occupying Power has a consistent policy that goes against the two- State solution and the principles of peace.”

    2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source

37. “There have been a number of factors that have hindered the two- State solution. We would like to reiterate that it is a very serious error to confuse or conflate the actual causes of the conflict and to draw equivalencies between the actions of the Palestinians and the actions of the Israelis. The Palestinians have an inalienable right to their freedom and they want to be able to have hope in their daily lives. I will not dwell on the effects of the occupation. We are all well aware of those effects. I also will not dwell on the determination of the occupying Power to continue to engage in its settlement policy and to occupy Palestinian lands. I am not going to dwell on references to the new generations of Palestinians, who have ever only known life behind segregation and who live in isolation under the blockade in the Gaza Strip.”

    2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source

38. “The Palestinian people are suffering on a daily basis. They have done so for more than 50 years now, and that is unacceptable. There is no ethical argument that can be put forward in support of the present situation. It runs counter to human logic and international laws and customs. There is very little hope left for the Palestinian people. The roots of the crisis affecting the Palestinian people need to be recognized. The illegal occupation must be recognized, and the international community must make efforts to focus on the root causes of the situation. We also need to focus on the consequences of decades of occupation. The two-State solution, which has been accepted by the Palestinians and the Israelis alike and supported by the international community, has fallen victim to the current situation.”

    2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source

39. “Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): It is extremely difficult to think of any arguments that are compatible with the conscience of humankind when we look at the failure of the international community to deal with the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. We cannot remain silent when the Palestinian people are not enjoying the freedom they deserve and their rights are being systematically violated. We have seen the effects on the ground and we have seen the loss of life as a result of the attacks that have occurred, which are a violation of human rights. We have reviewed the recently released Quartet report and we believe that silence is unacceptable. But we also agree that it is extremely important for us to think about new approaches, new ways by which we can revive the peace process and resolve the question of Palestine.”

    2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source

40. “We also support the Secretary-General's cooperation with the African Union with a view to undertaking a joint assessment of AMISOM. in support ofthe next phase of State-building in Somalia. We appreciate all efforts being made to that end.”

    2016-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7731 (2016) · source

41. “The timing of that visit was highly instrumental in supporting the reconciliation process and facilitating the adoption of the electoral calendar for 2016. In that context, I commend the efforts of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, his Prime Minister and Government, and all federal leaders to adopt the electoral model and launch the procedural and logistical arrangements for its implementation. My delegation affirms its support for the peace and reconciliation efforts in Somalia and urges all parties to build on their achievements in order to end the prolonged conflict and to support the Somali President's call for the coordination of support, in particular in training and capacity-building for Somalia's national institutions so that the Government can assume responsibility for ensuring peace and security.”

    2016-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7731 (2016) · source

42. “Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): My delegation voted in favour of resolution 2297 (2016), reauthorizing the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), as we believe in the important role it plays in support of the peace and reconciliation process in Somalia through the efforts and sacrifices its personnel have made since 2007. My delegation affirms that the positive developments witnessed in Somalia could not have been achieved without those efforts to provide an environment conducive to the ongoing political efforts of all parties in that country. Those efforts have energized international support for the political process and allowed the Security Council to send a clear message through its visit to Somalia in May concerning the importance of concluding the electoral process as soon as possible.”

    2016-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7731 (2016) · source

43. “In that regard, I commend the efforts of the Joint Working Group to formulate the UNAMID exit strategy, the special report of the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (S/2016/510), and the results and recommendations contained therein, which seek to implement the benchmarks of the UNAMID exit strategy. We also stress the importance of focusing on the development of Darfur and the reconstruction of its economic, political and judicial institutions, in accordance with the priorities and the needs and requirements of the Government of Sudan and the five states of Darfur.”

    2016-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7728 (2016) · source

44. “We also pay tribute to all the positive efforts of the Government of the Sudan to reach a settlement in Darfur and honour its commitments under the Darfur peace agreement, in particular the holding of a referendum on the administrative status of Darfur within the Sudan, as well as for its positive achievements, including the signing of the road map agreement in April. The situation in Darfur today is very different from that which prevailed before the Mission was established in 2007. The fact that the Mission shall remain in the region without a time frame to determine its future is therefore not realistic. We need a clearly formulated exit strategy, with the full participation of the African Union, including detailed, measurable benchmarks that could be assessed in real terms.”

    2016-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7728 (2016) · source

45. “Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): My delegation voted in favour of resolution 2296 (2016) on the renewal and extension of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) because we believe that it is very important for the Security Council to give its full support to the Mission so it can discharge its mandate, as set out in resolution 1769 (2007). My delegation stresses that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Sudan are inviolable and protected. We take this opportunity to reiterate our support for our brothers in the Sudan in their efforts to restore peace and security throughout Darfur. We also note that the situation has improved in most areas in Darfur.”

    2016-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7728 (2016) · source

46. “Indeed, the French delegation was able to close certain gaps in terms of fulfilling those objectives. In conclusion, Egypt would once again like to stress the need to preserve our relationships with our partners in Mali in order to provide them with the international, regional and bilateral support they require. We believe that stability in Mali is the cornerstone of peace, well-being and prosperity in the Sahel region, whose proximity to North and West Africa directly links it to the stability of the African continent in general.”

    2016-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7727 (2016) · source

47. “The resolution contains numerous elements that take into consideration the situation on the ground without undermining the necessary requirements of peace operations according to agreed standards. The resolution gives MINUSMA a balanced mandate in line with current challenges. It strengthens the capacities of Blue Helmets so as to enable them to better protect the Mission, fully discharge their mandate, including the protection of civilians, and provide the necessary assistance and support to the Malian Government and other parties so as to implement the provisions of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation. I commend the French delegation's efforts aimed at reaching a consensus-based agreement and resolution, in the light of the shared objectives of our delegations.”

    2016-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7727 (2016) · source

48. “Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I should like at the outset to welcome Minister Dioup. I reiterate that Egypt stands ready to cooperate with Council members to provide assistance and support to the people of Mali so as to overcome the current challenges at this critical juncture of Mali's history. We will spare no effort to strengthen regional and international cooperation so as to confront the threats that are facing the people of Mali. Resolution 2295 (2016), which we have just adopted and of which Egypt is proud to be a sponsor, takes into consideration the critical situation on the ground and the emerging and unique challenges that are facing the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Unfortunately, MINUSMA has become one of the most dangerous operations on the ground.”

    2016-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7727 (2016) · source

49. “We also wish to warn against the extreme danger of relying on any elements in Libya that have or have had ties to extremism or terrorism when it comes to setting up the national armed forces or to providing security to the Government of National Accord.”

    2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source

50. “Accordingly, Egypt, acting in close cooperation with its partners on the Security Council, intends to strive to meet this challenge with a view to strengthening the international anti-terror system/regime as it pertains to Libya and making it more comprehensive. Fourthly, we reiterate our call on the international community, and the Security Council in particular, to extend its support to Libyan national security institutions, at the head of which is the Libyan National Army, in their efforts to combat and eradicate terrorism. The Army, as the sole professional military force in existence in Libya today, should form the core of any future Libyan armed forces.”

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