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“Armed groups pose the greatest security impediment in the region. Egypt therefore welcomes the communique issued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, which includes measures aimed at resuming joint military operations against armed groups. Egypt also stresses the need for all the parties to implement their obligations set out in the Nairobi Declarations and the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. Egypt would like to stress the need to coordinate United Nations efforts with the African Union and international partners, with a view to creating a regional environment that promotes those commitments and requirements.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“The great challenges facing the elected authorities in Central Africa in terms of rebuilding State institutions, achieving reconciliation and finding durable solutions for dealing with armed groups require the consolidation of regional and international efforts. With regard to the situation in Burundi, there is a need to build on the positive outcomes ofimportant visits undertaken by the delegation of African Presidents, the Secretary-General and the Peacebuilding Commission and to intensify efforts aimed at achieving a political solution through inclusive national dialogue. All possible assistance must be extended to the mediation efforts of the African Union and the East African Community. Actions to prevent conflicts must be undertaken under the coordination of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“Despite the significant advances made and all of the efforts undertaken by the Congolese forces and the support and cooperation provided by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in that area, the situation in the eastern part of the country still suffers from instability and the spread of armed groups, which pose a major impediment to the establishment of State authority and a great threat to civilians, which has dire humanitarian consequences. In addition, a number of the countries in the region face serious challenges that require the support of the international community.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“As a sponsor member of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, Egypt is proud of the important role played by the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region in promoting democracy and strengthening cooperation among the countries of the region. We should seek durable solutions based, first and foremost, on the principle of national ownership; secondly, on collective responsibility, given the regional dimension of peacebuilding operations and the challenges facing security and stability; and thirdly, on the building of partnerships with regional and international partners, especially the African Union and the United Nations system.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Georges Rebelo Chikoti, Minister of External Relations of the Republic of Angola, for presiding over our meeting today. I commend the important initiatives launched by Angola during its Council presidency, foremost among them this open debate. The Great Lakes region is at the heart of the African continent, and therefore at the centre of Egypt's concerns - not only because of geographical considerations but also for political, economic and development reasons, given the rich natural resources of the region, the great cultural heritage of its people and its massive growth potential. Promoting peace in the Great Lakes region will have an impact on and implications for development and stability across Africa.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“At the international level, we reiterate the importance of addressing the issue of Afghanistan in the appropriate forums, especially the European Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan, to be held on 4 and 5 October in Brussels. Finally, Egypt is closely monitoring developments in the political and military situations in Afghanistan in order to achieve the shared goal of enhancing the capacities of a State that has suffered too much over the past few decades and to help it meet the challenges it faces in the areas of peace, stability, security and sustainable development.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“We would also like to emphasize that we have no involvement in any internal Afghan struggles and no interests at stake except that of helping to ensure security and stability in the entire Afghan region by assisting the country's national army and its fight against the various terrorist organizations. We therefore hope to be able to work to ensure tripartite coordination in this vital area, as well as sufficient financing from donors to cover the costs of these specialized training sessions. The Arab Republic of Egypt welcomes regional initiatives in this field, particularly the final declaration, entitled "Enhanced Cooperation for Countering Security Threats and Promoting Connectivity in the Heart of Asia Region", issued at the Fifth Ministerial Meeting of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul process, held on 9 December 2015 in Islamabad.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“Where the United Nations is concerned, and taking into consideration the Secretary-General's September report on Afghanistan (S/2015/684), the General Assembly's most recent resolution on the situation in Afghanistan, issued in December (resolution 70/77) and the resolution adopted by the Security Council today, the international community is raising the alarm about the growing presence of Da'esh inside Afghanistan and its increasing control and capacities in the eastern part of the country. This is a cancerous tumour that we must confront, fight and uproot wherever it appears, both through our international Organization and in our anti-terrorism efforts. In that context, Egypt reiterates its continued willingness to help to train the Afghan army and police at specialized high-level sessions.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we would like to emphasize the importance of close coordination, regionally and internationally, with the Afghan authorities, in combating trafficking in narcotics, an effort that cannot be separated from counter-terrorism action, owing to the fact that drugs are one of the principal sources of financing for terrorist groups and armed groups. In that regard, we can only welcome the efforts of the the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime as well as those of the regional organizations working in this area to help Afghanistan solve this problem, which is so damaging to efforts to promote development and peace in Central Asia.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“Egypt has therefore always kept a watchful eye on the Afghan Government and supported it in its fight against terrorism and in its strenuous efforts to establish its control and sovereignty over the whole of the country. We support the Afghan authorities in their political and social efforts to entrench security and ensure the development and prosperity of the entire Afghan people. We would like to stress the risk that the illicit trade in drugs poses to stability and security in Afghanistan and Central Asia as a whole.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I would first like to thank Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), for his useful and detailed briefing. We would also like to express our appreciation to the Spanish delegation for its efforts in the drafting and adoption of today's resolution 2274 (2016), on extending the work and mandate of UNAMA. Egypt welcomes the Council's unanimity on this important resolution, and always emphasizes the crucial role played by the Security Council and UNAMA. The regions of Central Asia and the Middle East share interlinked interests and stability factors.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“It would have been more appropriate if United Nations bodies had focused on addressing the root causes of the problem by providing sufficient predeployment training to peacekeeping forces, ensuring the separation of United Nations camps from the local population, avoiding prolonged rotation and providing adequate living conditions, among other things. The Security Council resolution could give some the impression that sexual exploitation and abuse are being used to bring pressure to bear on TCCs in response to their legitimate demands regarding improving the conditions of troops and their efforts to contribute more effectively to establishing peacekeeping operations and drafting the mandates of operations in partnership with the Security Council.”
2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source
“The Security Council has chosen to act on an issue outside its purview, since conduct and discipline, including in relation to sexual exploitation and abuse, are matters that are at the very core of the competence of the General Assembly. All States Members of the United Nations are represented in the General Assembly, including the TCCs. Therefore, taking action on this matter in the Security Council rather than in the General Assembly illustrates ulterior motives aimed at capitalizing on the fact the major troop-contributing countries are absent from this organ, in order to adopt a resolution that never would have been adopted in the organ designated with responsibility to confront sexual abuse and exploitation.”
2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source
“Despite the unilateral approach to the negotiations on the draft resolution, we have chosen not to vote against it. Throughout the negotiations and during yesterday's briefing on the subject (see S/PV.7642), my delegation has consistently pointed to the need to differentiate between, on the one hand, condemning and combating sexual exploitation and abuse and, on the other, tarring entire States and the troops they contribute with the same brush. The way that peacekeeping troops and troop-contributing countries (TCCs) have been libelled is completely unacceptable. It has a drastic and negative effect on the troops' morale and demonstrates contempt for the sacrifices of tens of thousands of peacekeeping personnel operating under extremely difficult conditions.”
2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to express my unequivocal condemnation of all crimes of sexual exploitation and abuse and to emphasize that States must take all the measures necessary to combat and eradicate such crimes as a deterrent to potential offenders. I would also like to stress how important it is that every effort be made to assist the victims of such crimes, in line with the compliance of Egypt and every other State Member of the United Nations with our zero-tolerance policy. The Egyptian delegation chose not to vote against today's resolution 2272 (2016) out of our sincere belief in the importance of many of its provisions, which are designed to deal with repeated cases of sexual exploitation and abuse in peacekeeping operations.”
2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source
“Our proposed amendment is aimed at addressing that loophole in the draft resolution by specifying the conditions that would have to be met in order to take action with regard to an entire contingent. Those three conditions are: a failure by the troop-contributing country to investigate allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse; a failure by the troop-contributing country to punish those guilty of sexual exploitation and abuse; and a failure by the troop-contributing country to inform the Secretary-General of the measures taken against those who commit acts of sexual exploitation and abuse.”
2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Egypt is proposing an amendment to paragraph 2 of the draft resolution (8/2016/235) that has been submitted to the Security Council. This is the paragraph that details the conditions under which a contingent would be repatriated in the case of an allegation of sexual exploitation and abuse. The amendment consists of a slight modification to the language in the paragraph, to be put to a separate vote. The original language proposed by the United States delegation would allow taking arbitrary and unobjective decisions amounting to collective punishment against hundreds ofpeacekeeping personnel. That would undoubtedly have severe and negative impacts on the morale of personnel and tarnish the reputation of troop-contributing countries.”
2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source
“We asked for extra time for consultations, and we are prepared to look further into the best ways of finding appropriate and fair solutions.”
2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source
“That is on top of the fact that there have seen numerous cases in which troops from outside the United Nations have participated in sexually abusive activities that have not been put before the Security Council to enable it to take the necessary punitive measures. That issue must be dealt with if we are serious about tackling such crimes in all their aspects and in a way that preserves human dignity everywhere, and not selectively. With regard to the reference to Egypt's position on the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, our reservations were due to our rejection of the concept of field trials, because they are detrimental to considerations of sovereignty. That is the position of most of the TCCs.”
2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source
“No body whose membership is by definition limited can impose commitments on TCCs without consulting them and enabling them to conduct investigations, specify accountability and punish the perpetrators of such crimes. On the other hand, I am in full agreement with the other members of the Council that the majority of peacekeeping operations are doing heroic work and making enormous sacrifices, and that intensifies our objection to a policy of collective punishment of such forces, including proposals to return or repatriate entire contingents as a result of one mistake made by one person or member of a unit. Accountability must be limited to those actually involved in crimes, and no one else, or we open the door to arbitrary measures that are not subject to objective considerations.”
2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I have listened very attentively today to the Secretary- General's statement and to the words of our friend the representative of the United States. I would like to clarify some points, since evidently my statement did not come across clearly to the Security Council in the way I would have wished. First, my delegation's insistence on respecting the mandate of the General Assembly in investigating matters related to sexual exploitation and abuse is based on our belief in the importance of tackling such cases and eliminating them, enhancing accountability and the partnerships between the Secretariat, the troop- contributing countries (TCCs) and other Member States.”
2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source
“Of course, we thank the Secretary-General for his commitment and for having presented his vision of combating cases of sexual exploitation and abuse to the Security Council. However, at the same time, Member States should have been given an opportunity and sufficient time to discuss this very important topic within the framework of the General Assembly.”
2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source
“They represent a handful of incidents in comparison to the over 100,000 troops deployed. Moreover, these cases are not representative of the conduct of troop-contributing countries. My delegation is therefore categorically opposed to a policy of collective punishment against forces that are making the ultimate sacrifice in order to implement a mandate under very difficult conditions. Fourthly, the best way to combat these crimes is to have Member States conduct investigations straightway into allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse. Moreover, the Secretary-General must be informed of the results of such investigations as soon as possible. Furthermore, it is essential to ensure that United Nations camps are separated from civilian populations. Also, contingents should be rotated and provided with adequate living conditions.”
2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source
“Moreover, such investigation should treat all United Nations personnel in the same manner without any discrimination whatsoever, because fair and equal treatment within the context of cases of sexual exploitation and abuse sends a strong message to all those who would be tempted to commit such a crime, and ensures that the victims will not refrain from reporting perpetrators because of their nationality, affiliation or the organizations to which they are connected. Thirdly, Egypt believes that cases of sexual exploitation and abuse should not be used as a tool to attack troop-contributing countries or their reputation, or to undermine the significant sacrifice they are undertaking to re-establish peace and security for civilians. Cases of sexual exploitation are individual, isolated cases.”
2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source
“That is demonstrated by the fact that the report (A/70/729) of the Secretary-General presented to the Council today was initially submitted to the General Assembly, which is the competent body in this area. The General Assembly, which represents all the States Members of the United Nations, including troop-contributing countries, is undoubtedly the body that is the most apt to examine cases of sexual exploitation and abuse from a broader angle that takes into consideration the various primary actors. Secondly, any investigation of cases of sexual exploitation and abuse within peacekeeping operations must include the examination of all the different missions mandated by the Security Council.”
2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): The delegation of my country reiterates its categorical condemnation of sexual exploitation and abuse. Egypt also reiterates that it is important that Member States take the necessary measures to combat these crimes and eliminate them completely. The necessary efforts to help victims should be made. Egypt and all Member States are committed to respecting the zero-tolerance policy with regard to these crimes. I would like to highlight several items of importance in that regard. First, the United Nations body responsible for the examination of issues of conduct and discipline within peacekeeping operations, including cases of sexual exploitation and abuse, is the General Assembly, whether through the Fifth Committee or the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations.”
2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source
“The adoption of resolution 2270 (2016) is an optimal opportunity to remind the international community and the members of the Council of that fact, and calls upon them to fulfil their responsibilities on that score.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“My delegation is of the view that the resolution constitutes a step on the long road to prevent circumvention of the NPT. Egypt has repeatedly warned against the use of double standards with regard to challenges to the Treaty and denuclearization. One State in the Middle East remains outside of the Treaty. The members of the Security Council are well aware of the abysmal failure of the 2015 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to produce an outcome document, due to the double standards applied by certain influential international parties. Neither Egypt nor the States ofthe Middle East will ever accept this state of affairs.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“Today's unanimous adoption of resolution 2270 (2016) sends the strong message that the members of the Security Council do not accept the recent actions undertaken by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, be it the conduct of nuclear testing or the launching of ballistic missiles, which represent breaches of the relevant Security Council resolutions and international legitimacy and undermine the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in its entirety. I also wish to register our satisfaction with the balanced language of the resolution, which takes a political direction with regard to the resumption of the six-party talks and the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, while also taking care to avoid aggravating the humanitarian situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I wish to also take this opportunity to thank the Permanent Mission of Venezuela for its presidency of the Council last month. At the outset, I would like to express my appreciation to the United States for its efforts in preparing resolution 2270 (2016), which has been adopted today, and to China for its diplomatic and political efforts aimed at restoring stability to and ensuring security on the Korean peninsula, as well as for its support of the preparation of the resolution.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“Finally, we would be extremely pleased to see strengthened cooperation with the OSCE in order to arrive at a common vision on a number of issues, including Islamophobia in Europe, dialogue among civilizations and religions, as well as the combat against terrorism and extremism. The latter two constitute two ofthe greatest security threats we face today. We call for strengthened joint efforts that include the participation of all parties and organizations concerned, including the OSCE, in order to eradicate terrorism. Those efforts should be carried out using a comprehensive approach that is not limited to only security and military solutions, but that includes cultural and economic aspects as well. That will help to improve the lives of all the populations in the region.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“In that context, the implementation of the ceasefire is particularly important, as are the necessary constitutional reforms and the organization of elections in the Donbas region. And let us not forget the need to respond to the humanitarian consequences of the conflict in cooperation with all stakeholders, without exception. Egypt welcomes the decline in hostile acts, which helps to provide conditions that are favourable to peace and stability. It is essential that all parties honour their commitments in accordance with the Minsk agreements, and we urge them to engage in dialogue and to seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict that takes into consideration the aspiration of their peoples.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“I would cite in particular such issues as the Syrian crisis, the need to re-establish stability in Libya, and the fight against the terrorism and extremism that threaten the aspirations of the peoples of the region. Moreover, it is necessary to strengthen dialogue among civilizations and religions, and to address issues related to migration, the protection of refugees and the trafficking of human beings in the Mediterranean region. In that context, we particularly appreciate the efforts of the OSCE to pool international efforts with a view to reaching a sustainable solution in Ukraine, in accordance with the Minsk agreements. We believe that those agreements provide the best framework within which to achieve a sustainable peace.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we place high value and importance on the efforts of the OSCE to re-establish stability in conflict zones in Europe and in Asia. I would cite, in particular, the conflicts in Nagorno Karabakh, Ukraine and elsewhere. Progress has been made as a result of OSCE efforts in the areas of preventive diplomacy, mediation and good offices, and we would encourage the OSCE to continue its efforts. We believe that the role ofthe OSCE should be complementary to that of the United Nations, and that the latter should contribute to strengthening OSCE efforts undertaken within the framework of its mandate. We also support the strengthening of dialogue and cooperation with our Mediterranean partners in the light of the close link between the countries of the Mediterranean and the European continent.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to begin by congratulating the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, on his assumption of the chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and by thanking him for his very complete briefing on the priorities of the OSCE for this year. I would also like to thank him for his comments with regard to former Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali and for his recognition of Mr. Boutros-Ghali's efforts to realize peace in the wake of the Cold War. We have often insisted on the importance of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations with regard to the maintenance of international peace and security, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“It is important to underscore that those groups have already made significant gains by liberating large areas from the grip of terrorists. The armed conflict in Syria has assumed unimaginable dimensions. The Syrian people have been bearing the unbearable. Now is the time to put intentions to the test. It is time for accountability. I call on all parties without exception to stop attempting to please the warring parties at the expense of the Syrian people. I call on all parties to work to empower the Syrian people to take control of their future without foreign intervention.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“We call on the Special Envoy to resume those talks as soon as possible and to finalize the arrangements for the resumption of United Nations-facilitated formal negotiations between the Government and the broadest possible spectrum of the Syrian opposition, pursuant to resolution 2254 (2015), which provides for a clear plan of action that is binding for all parties. All partners present on Syrian territory and all parts of Syrian society must participate in that process in order to maintain Syria's unity. We therefore reiterate the need for the entire Syrian opposition to be represented at the formal negotiations, as set forth in resolution 2254 (2015). Those must include the Arab and Kurdish groups engaged in combating terrorism, especially the terrorism of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and the Al-Nusra Front in northern Syria.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“In that context, we affirm that a political solution that meets the aspirations of the Syrian people to freedom and democracy and maintains the unity, sovereignty and institutions of Syria, in line with the communique's of the International Syria Support Group and resolution 2254 (2015), is the only way to an end the humanitarian suffering of the Syrian people and enable Syrian State institutions to eliminate terrorism. Egypt therefore welcomes the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, which have just begun through proximity talks with the Syrian Government and opposition groups in Geneva.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“We stress the need for all parties to the conflict on the ground - Syrian and non- Syrian alike, be they involved either directly or indirectly in the conflict - to cease their hostilities at the time specified in the resolution. We also stress that any party that chooses not to abide by the cessation ofhostilities agreement or the Council's resolution, or would violate that agreement, should alone bear the grave consequences of that action. Egypt welcomes the cessation of hostilities agreement and today's resolution. We welcome their stress on the need to improve the humanitarian situation in Syria and to combat terrorist organizations.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Egypt wishes to thank all the members of the Security Council for their constructive engagement in dealing with one of the most important issues in the Arab world, namely, the Syrian crisis. We also wish to pay a special tribute to both the Russian Federation and the United States of America for their efforts that led to the announcement of the cessation of hostilities in Syria, which represents progress towards a ceasefire. This initiative has been strongly supported by Egypt in the framework of the International Syria Support Group. Resolution 2268 (2016), adopted today, provides it with a legal framework and support.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“We believe that the Special Adviser to the Secretary- General on Conflict Prevention, including in Burundi, should be given the proper mandate to deal with this crisis and to preserve the gains that we have achieved since the Arusha Agreement entered into force. We call on the Security Council to listen to the different views of and assessments by the various parties that have visited Burundi to arrive at a proper strategy to deal with the crisis. We reiterate our readiness to effectively contribute to our consideration of this crisis. In conclusion, we wish you every success, Mr. President, and we also wish success to the next presidency.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“Sixthly, on Burundi, February was also busy with diplomatic efforts with regard to the political crisis in Burundi, following the visit paid by the Council to Bujumbura and Addis Ababa and the visits by the Secretary-General and the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, as well as the high-level delegation of the African Union to Burundi, expressing the concern of the international community and its interest in putting a speedy end to the conflict. However, we would warn against any attempts motivated by a specific vision of the settlement of the crisis and the means of its implementation, as well as of the role of the United Nations and its nature, without consultation with the Burundi Government and members of the peaceful opposition, as well as civil society and the other regional parties concerned.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“We would like to reiterate that the question of Palestine is at an extremely delicate stage, since Israeli settlement policies, the confiscation of Palestinian lands and the destruction of their homes have almost destroyed every prospect for a political settlement based on the two-State solution. We have two options: either the international community, including the Security Council, takes action to defend the rights of the Palestinian people and put forward a two-State-based solution, or we should start seriously considering how to deal with a policy of imposing the reality of a one-State solution.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“The Security Council bears the responsibility of guaranteeing the implementation of the plan of action and preserving the consensus ofthe Council as reflected in its resolution without selectivity or preconditions. Negotiations over a transitional period and access to humanitarian assistance, as well as fighting terrorism, are all parallel tracks that should be approached without delay, taking into account the importance of reaching a political settlement of the crisis as the ideal way to put an end to the suffering of the civilian population and to fight terrorism. Fifthly, February was also busy with consultations on the question of Palestine, particularly concerning the humanitarian suffering and the continued violations of the rights of the Palestinian people.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“We call on all Syrian and non-Syrian parties to remain committed to this agreement and to the continuation of the Geneva talks, as well as to beginning negotiations between the Syrian Government and the opposition, under the auspices of the United Nations. Furthermore, while military operations have intensified, members of the Council have witnessed positive developments in terms of access to humanitarian assistance. We encourage all parties to continue to do their utmost to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population and stress once again that the Vienna process for a political settlement, which resulted in the International Support Group as well as the adoption of Security Council resolution 2254 (2015), has opened a new and historic window of opportunity for a peaceful settlement in Syria that may not reappear for years.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“The Council thus shouldered its responsibilities in this regard through a commitment to the letter and the spirit of Chapters VI and VIII of the Charter, giving precedence to preventive diplomacy and cooperation with regional organizations with a view to the peaceful settlement of disputes. Egypt hopes that these positive ideas will be reflected in the current negotiations on a draft joint resolution of the Council and the General Assembly on the review process. Fourthly, as concerns Syria, the crisis there was once again at the top of the Council's priorities. The developments we have witnessed recently have been marked by the positive step of having reached an understanding on the cessation of hostilities in Syria.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“Secondly, in the open debate in respect of the purposes and principles of the Charter (see S/PV.762l), many countries and groups of countries presented important ideas, particularly in terms of the maintenance of international peace and security. We would like to state the importance of the political will to respect the Charter and its provisions and for the United Nations to bear its responsibility to develop and improve its ability to play its role. Otherwise, it will have to withdraw from the international arena, with reliance on it gradually decreasing. Thirdly, the open debate on the comprehensive review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture considered a number of important issues, most importantly the prevention of conflict from a political, social and development perspective.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“We welcome the positive results mentioned in the briefing and the publication of the note by the President contained in document S/2016/l70 on 22 February. We express our gratitude to the Venezuelan delegation for its initiative in that regard. We stress the importance of this note by the President and the need to have it implemented in practical terms. This is a joint responsibility of the leadership of the subsidiary bodies, their members and their secretariats, particularly in terms of the transparency of the work of these bodies and the need for an objective vision of promoting sanctions regimes as one of the methods available to the Security Council that enhances its credibility and ability to realize the purposes and principles of the Charter.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank and congratulate the President and his team for their able leadership of the Security Council during the month of February. Our programme of work during the month was busy, with very important issues and considerations. The consensus agreements on draft resolutions regarding the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the cessation of hostilities in Syria were the crowning achievement of all our efforts. We would like to make the following observations on the different issues before the Council this month. First of all, we would like to comment on the open debate on the working methods of the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council (see S/PV.7620).”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“Only a political settlement will restore stability to Yemen and complement efforts to combat terrorism in that country in the Middle East region as a whole The meeting rose at 10.10 am.”
2016-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7630 (2016) · source