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“They also dangerously threaten the stability of North-East Asia and the national security of countries that enjoy friendly relations with Egypt, such as Japan and the Republic of Korea. Egypt calls on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to immediately cease all violations and actions that run counter to the relevant resolutions. We call on North Korea to refrain from any escalation that might lead to more tension and instability, thereby threatening international and regional peace and security. Egypt reiterates the need for the Security Council and all United Nations bodies to assume their responsibilities in that regard.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Egypt continues to firmly condemn North Korea's development of nuclear weapons and launching of ballistic missiles in violation of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, as they pose a threat to international and regional peace and security. Accordingly, that stance is based on Egypt's firm commitment to maintaining the credibility of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons regime and that of the Security Council. Egypt also favours the United Nations system dealing with threats to the non-proliferation regime decisively and seriously, without discrimination or double standards. Egypt also recognizes that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's repeated violations of the relevant Council resolutions pose a threat to international peace and security.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“Last but not least, the United Nations must play a concrete role on the ground by helping States to build their capabilities so that they can fulfil their obligation to counter the problem of foreign terrorist fighters. We expect the Office of Counter-Terrorism to play a vital role in this area, taking into consideration the priorities defined by the States concerned and the recommendations of the Counter-Terrorism Committee following the assessment visits conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. In that regard, we emphasize the importance of ensuring that States respect the relevant Council resolutions and that the Security Council follows up the implementation of its resolutions in earnest, Without turning a blind eye to any violation by any country, whether for political reasons or other considerations.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“We urge INTERPOL to scale up its interaction with countries so that they are aware of the potentially helpful data it has available. Where application programming interfaces and similar systems are concerned, we can see that the number of countries that apply such systems is very limited. We should therefore investigate the reasons why States have reservations about implementing them and try to address them. Seventh, we emphasize how important it is to promote international cooperation in law enforcement and justice when addressing the issue of foreign terrorist fighters, as well as to encourage mutual legal assistance to promote international legal cooperation and abide actively by the principles of extradition and accountability.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“We believe that the best- case scenario should end with either their prosecution in the countries in which they were arrested or their extradition to the countries of origin before they left for the conflict zones in question. Furthermore, we do not agree with the trend of refraining from prosecuting foreign terrorist fighters and attempting instead only to rehabilitate them and reintegrate them into society. Any person considered a foreign terrorist fighter must be held accountable if we are to uphold the principles of justice and accountability and ensure deterrence. Sixth, it is crucial that we exchange information on the issue. In that regard, we stress the importance of making use of the INTERPOL database of foreign terrorist fighters.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“It is necessary to take all measures to stop them, given that the status quo is a violation of resolution 2178 (2014), which, simply put, means preventing foreign terrorist fighters from reaching various countries throughout the world. Fifth, the effort to address the issue of foreign terrorist fighters has revealed many legal gaps that must be addressed. At the national level, countries must criminalize the foreign terrorist fighter phenomenon and terrorists' travel to conflict zones for the purposes of terrorism. They must also criminalize any act that supports or incites foreign terrorist fighters. At the international level, we must consider how to legally deal with foreign terrorist fighters leaving conflict zones who, as yet, have not been served with arrest warrants or who have become stateless.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“We must also promote cooperation with the private sector and relevant enterprises, as well as civil society. Third, foreign terrorist fighters require financing to travel and reside in their countries of destination. Such financing might originate from individual sources, terrorist organizations or certain States that provide funding for political purposes. In that regard, we reaffirm the need to block all forms of terrorist financing in general, and that of foreign terrorist fighters in particular. It is important to implement the many relevant resolutions, especially resolution 2368 (2016), as well as other relevant international norms. Fourth, it is vital to screen foreign terrorist fighters who travel to Syria and Iraq and track their movement towards other countries in Africa, Asia and Europe.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“Aware of that danger, Egypt has adopted a comprehensive international framework to counter the terrorist narrative, pursuant to resolution 2354 (2017). Second, various reports have come to the firm conclusion that the Internet and other social media are among the most important tools used by terrorist groups to recruit and direct foreign terrorist fighters. Accordingly, although we have encountered difficulty in reaching an international framework to ban the use of the Internet and social media when they are used for purposes of terrorism - owing to differences in Constitutions and domestic laws in various countries - it is nevertheless important to find common ground and strengthen international cooperation to prevent the use of the Internet and social media for terrorist ends.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“I will touch upon several specific points in connection with those problems, while sharing our View on how we believe that they should be addressed. First, the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters has highlighted the success of terrorist organizations - especially that of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida - in recruiting many individuals, including men and women of various age groups and social, educational and professional backgrounds and countries, to join the ranks of their terrorist groups. In that regard, we believe it necessary to counter all political and socioeconomic conditions that might lure such people to terrorism. In addition, we must effectively combat terrorist ideologies and messages whereby terrorists apply takfiri thought and falsely interpret religions.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to express my thanks to the Italian presidency for convening this important briefing. I would also like to thank all the briefers for their valuable presentations. The phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters is one of the most dangerous aspects of the unprecedented terrorist threat facing our world today, and has increased in scope over the past several years. The ability and capability of such terrorists to spread in Syria, Iraq and other countries and regions throughout the world - whether in Africa, Asia or Europe - have also increased, demonstrating that the phenomenon is linked to many problems and factors that must be addressed effectively if we seriously desire to halt it.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, we stress that Egypt supports the central role of the United Nations in enhancing international efforts to combat human trafficking. The Security Council adopted resolution 2388 (2017) a few days ago to that end, in addition to resolution 2331 (2016); the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime; and the political declaration on the implementation of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons (General Assembly resolution 72/1). We call on Member States to enhance those efforts in the upcoming period.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“The wide-ranging systematic violations of human rights that accompany large flows of refugees and migrants, including human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants, require us to redouble international efforts to enhance the management of those flows. In that regard, we believe that we need to adopt a comprehensive approach to addressing the root causes of migration, including economic, political, cultural and humanitarian measures, while focusing on the development dimension in countries of origin and host countries. We must also open a new legal path for accepting migrants and refugees; we must do more than merely close borders, which contravenes the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. We welcome efforts to adopt the global compact on refugees, in addition to the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“The security vacuum, the difficulty in controlling borders in the remote desert areas and the countries of the region, and the fact that the latter are now safe havens for terrorist groups and organized criminal gangs - thereby facilitating their illegal activities and ability to terrorize civilians - has led to a difficult security situation now confronting Libya. In that regard, we stress the importance of the role played by the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel in confronting those risks. The international community has a responsibility to support that ambitious initiative. Investing in support for the Joint Force will bear fruit in the form of enhanced security and stability in the region and around the world.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“That shocking and terrifying phenomenon highlights once again the importance of strengthening Libyan institutions so as to confront the grave challenges facing the country and enhance their national capacity to protect the most vulnerable groups of persons, especially women and children. Egypt has spared no effort to unite the armed forces of Libya. In order to support the efforts of the United Nations, the Egyptian Committee on Libya recently hosted a group of Libyan officers in Cairo. We are also making every possible effort to support the political process, aimed primarily at enabling the Libyans to reach their own comprehensive and sustainable solutions to the situation in their country. We cannot discuss the risks confronting Libya without discussing the security, economic and social situation in the Sahel region.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“Egypt rejects and condemns that criminal act, which runs counter to the most basic human values. Egypt welcomes the efforts of of the Libyan authorities, who have condemned those acts and announced that the relevant Libyan entities have launched an investigation to unearth the truth. They are determined to punish everyone involved in those practices if the allegations prove to be true. We are fully prepared to provide all forms of support to the brotherly Libyan people so as to support the Libyan authorities in confronting the situation in all its aspects.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the briefers for their valuable briefings to the Security Council. Criminal networks and various groups continue to exploit ongoing conflicts and the absence of the rule of law in many regions throughout the world to traffic in persons so as to fund their criminal activities, especially through exploiting the most vulnerable groups, including women and children, whether through sexual exploitation, forced labour, organ harvesting slavery or other activities. That is fuelling those conflicts, and we are in need of concerted international efforts to confront the phenomenon. Egypt has been following closely and with grave concern media reports of criminal groups in Libya exploiting illegal migrants and committing crimes involving human trafficking.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“However, we reiterate that we remain willing to work with our partners in the Security Council in the remaining weeks of our membership to consider any alternative that would achieve the purposes of the JIM. in Syria.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8107 (2017) · source
“In line with the position that we have expressed previously and reiterated yesterday in explaining our abstention in the voting on the two draft resolutions that were before us, and also in line with our resolve to guard against the recurrent use of chemical weapons against our brethren in Syria and the need to identify the perpetrators of earlier crimes, we supported the Japanese draft today because it provides an opportunity to maintain that international tool, open broad prospects for the restructuring and development of the working methods of the Mechanism, and promote its credibility and the independence of its investigations. We therefore express our regret that the Council could not adopt the draft resolution today and deplore the lack of trust among its members.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8107 (2017) · source
“mandate would guarantee these measures without delving into technicalities that would undermine the implementation or independence of the Mechanism, and in a way that would provide a solid and sound foundation for its conclusions.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8107 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I should like to thank the Japanese delegation for submitting draft resolution S/2017/970 today. As we reiterated yesterday (see S/PV.8105), experience has proved throughout the existence of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons- United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) that there is an urgent need to improve its working methods, in particular by conducting field visits to the sites where the use of chemical weapons is being investigated - including the inspection, recording and collection of evidence and samples in a timely fashion - and by considering all potential scenarios relating to the use of chemical weapons. Egypt has tried to ensure that any draft resolution of the Security Council on the extension of the JIM.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8107 (2017) · source
“All parties must cooperate to combat the serious challenges and to address the root causes of the problems. We will overcome the challenges only through a genuine partnership based on capacity- building, and in a way that ensures stability in the Mediterranean. It will again make the Mediterranean a bridge for cultures, a bridge for development rather than being an open grave for ambitious young people who yearn for a better future. We cannot waste this human potential, which could completely change the landscape in the Mediterranean.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“Such an approach should focus on the development dimension in the countries of origin and in the host countries. Countries hosting refugees and migrants should make efforts to create more possibilities to welcome migrants and refugees. We cannot focus only on security solutions and close our borders. That runs contrary to the 1951 Geneva Refugee Convention. Egypt welcomes the efforts to adopt a global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration. In that way, countries can share the burden and the responsibilities. It will ultimately ensure the dignity of refugees and migrants. In conclusion, the security approach in dealing with the problems in the Mediterranean has proven to be flawed. It is not conducive to restoring stability in the region.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“That is why Egypt has signed bilateral and multilateral agreements with its neighbours and with other countries along the Nile River to ensure cooperation without causing harm to the environment and based on the principle of prior notification. In that way, countries can use the water in a reponsible manner. Forced displacement is a direct result of the security and development challenges we are witnessing in the Mediterranean. Every year, millions of people escape from armed conflict, persecution, violence, terrorism, destitution and lack of food security, or they are escaping from the negative repercussions of climate change, natural disasters or other factors. Egypt believes it is important to adopt a holistic approach to address the root causes of forced displacement.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“It addresses the different challenges in the region from a comprehensive, holistic perspective that takes into account development, security and humanitarian dimensions, which are all interrelated and intertwined. The Mediterranean suffers from water scarcity, especially in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean. Egypt believes that any serious approach to preventing crises cannot overlook water scarcity. We are witnessing increasing challenges to development that are related to environmental challenges. Therefore, water scarcity might be a reason for future wars. That is why it is incumbent upon us to work together to guarantee cooperation among different Mediterranean countries, so as to ensure development and the availability of water.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“We are witnessing the deterioration of the security situation in Libya and Mali, as well as the emergence of a security vacuum. It is hard to control the borders, especially in remote deserts. That has led to the creation of safe havens for terrorist organizations and organized crime networks. At this juncture, I would like to emphasize the importance of the Group of Five for the Sahel Joint Force in combating such threats. The international community has a responsibility to support such an ambitious initiative. It is important to invest in the Joint Force. It will yield positive results, and such an investment would bear fruit. It is also important to redouble efforts to implement the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“In Iraq and Syria, we cannot focus on combating the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) if its fighters can escape to Libya and the Sahel. That would not lead to combating terrorism. Rather, it would temporarily export the problem to a different region. We must combat the root causes of terrorism and halt any support that is being given to terrorists. We must ensure compliance with Security Council resolutions, especially those relating to counter- terrorism and combating terrorist discourse. We must also ensure the implementation of relevant sanctions. The Mediterranean intersects the Sahel region. That is why it is an important priority to ensure stability in the Sahel. It affects security and stability in the Mediterranean. Recently, we have seen that the security of the Sahel affects the security of the Mediterranean.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“The crisis that we are witnessing in the Mediterranean has made the region a destination for foreign terrorist fighters. It is also a destination for returnees. Various terrorist organizations have found new ways to finance their terrorist activities, such as trafficking in petroleum, the destruction and trafficking in cultural artefacts and trafficking in persons, not to mention that some Governments are sponsoring terrorism in order to achieve political aims. They are providing terrorists with arms and funds. They also facilitate the transit of foreign terrorist fights. Combating terrorist challenges in the Mediterranean requires adopting a comprehensive approach. We also need to address the root causes of terrorism without any discrimination.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the Italian presidency for convening today's meeting. I thank you, Sir, for honouring the Council with your presence and for leading today's meeting. The Mediterranean is in a strategically unique geographic location. It is the heart of the old world. It is the cradle and intersection of civilization. It has been a cultural beacon for the entire world. The Mediterranean has been a source of inspiration for peoples in the West and the East. It has been a bridge of communication between the West and the East. It has had a very unique cultural nature for the peoples of the Mediterranean that is based on diversity, tolerance and acceptance of others.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“There is room for consensus if we have enough willpower. We are prepared to pursue our efforts to preserve the Mechanism and its independence.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I did not intend to take the floor again, but I must express my deepest regret about what has transpired in the Council today and about how it has been transformed from an organ responsible for maintaining international peace and security into a media show. I reiterate that we abstained in the voting on both draft resolutions only after we made strenuous efforts to bring differing positions closer together and to renew and enhance the performance of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism without compromising its independence. We saw room for consensus and tried to build on it. However, this opportunity was not seized and the polarization continued until we reached today's outcome. I reaffirm that consensus is possible.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“That is consistent with our efforts to end the Syrian people's suffering and achieve a final political settlement that will guarantee them a life of dignity and security.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“The Security Council, having established the Joint Investigative Mechanism, is responsible for guaranteeing everything it needs to do an impartial job in carrying out its task of identifying the persons and entities responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria. Egypt is it prepared to work with all interested parties and stakeholders to provide the groundwork and criteria needed to guarantee an objective investigation. Egypt once again affirms that the only motive behind our position on the issue of renewing the JIM. and improving its methodology is to work in the interests of our brother people of Syria, to ensure that the use of chemical weapons in Syria does not recur and to identify those responsible for using these weapons in the past.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“We intended to abstain in the voting on the second draft resolution (S/2017/933), which was withdrawn, because it polarized the handling of the conclusions of the Mechanism's report and the renewal of its mandate, resulting in an inability to achieve the objectives sought by the international community - that is, the renewal of the Mechanism's mandate and the adoption of working methods that would guarantee evidence-based, indisputable results with respect to the identity of the perpetrators in Syria. Egypt is ready to revisit its position and overcome fixed political positions in order to put the interests of the Syrian people first.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“That did not help us to achieve the desired result, and the Security Council reached a negative conclusion on the issue of renewing the mandate. Egypt abstained in the voting on draft resolution S/2017/962, extending the mandate of the JIM, despite our position in favour of identifying the parties responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“This principled position led Egypt to support the draft resolution submitted by the United States in October (S/2017/884), which was limited to renewing the Mechanism's mandate without relating it to the content of its reports. In the past few days, Egypt has attempted in all sincerity to arrive at a balanced, compromise alternative that would enable the Security Council to renew the mandate of the Joint Investigative Mechanism and improve its methodology, with a focus on the substantive observations that have been presented regarding its methodology and the implications of that since the renewal of its mandate last year. However, the two draft resolutions submitted in the past few days (S/2017/933 and S/2017/962) did not take those concerns into consideration.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“mandate before the Security Council all the bases and principles that would ensure that it is able to operate, without excessive technicalities that could obstruct its implementation and in a way that would help to collect solid, trustworthy evidence. However, our proposals have not been received very positively or realistically. On the other hand, Egypt has underscored the importance of the work of the JIM and of improving its methodology, which would require separating the renewal of its mandate from the issue of addressing its reports. The reports are the substantive aspect of the Mechanism's work and its results, and should be addressed independently of the issue of renewing the mandate and developing its methodology.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“Experience has proven throughout the existencce of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) that there is a pressing need to improve its methodology, particularly through carrying out field visits to the sites that are under investigation because they have witnessed the use of chemical weapons. These visits should include the excavation, recording and collection of evidence and samples. The JIM. should also study and explore all possible scenarios related to incidents of the use of chemical weapons. Egypt has sought to include in any draft resolution on the renewal of the JIM.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Egypt reiterates its complete rejection of the use of chemical weapons in Syria, based on our firm position against the use of any kinds ofweapons ofmass destruction and their ownership, development or attempts to acquire such weapons. We continue to safeguard and care about the well-being of the fraternal Syrian people who are suffering from the use of those chemical weapons. For many years, their suffering has been unspeakable because of the conflict in that country. In that context, Egypt reiterates once again its position, demanding the identification of the parties responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria by means of an investigation that would meet all the substantive criteria to perform the task at hand.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source
“It will be crucial to avoid confrontation and embrace harmony and agreement. We should also note that time is not on our side, because any delay in arriving at a consensus on the amendments to the Agreement would expose the crisis in Libya to further complications. We must therefore work quickly to finalize those amendments by the end of the year. With regard to developments on the ground, we express our deep concern about the military manoeuvres and recent clashes in Warshefana, in western Libya. Egypt urges all parties to exercise self- control and avoid escalation. In conclusion, we reiterate our full support for the work of the United Nations and Mr. Salame, and we wish the brotherly people of Libya peace, prosperity and well-being.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“The delegation agreed to meet again in Cairo, following a presentation of the discussions back home in Libya, so as to continue consultations on the necessary procedures and to acknowledge the recommendations that the committees have endorsed for reunifying the military establishment. On the political front, Egypt continues to follow closely the meetings of the High State Council on amending the Libyan Political Agreement. In that regard, we would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our appreciation for Mr. Salame's exhaustive efforts and the importance of continuing to expand the range of consultations on the amendments. We also consider it important to ensure that the participants display the flexibility needed to enable the implementation of the Agreement, which we all desire.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“I would like to outline some of Egypt's efforts to help to unify and strengthen the Libyan National Army forces and support the work of Mr. Salame and the United Nations in general. The Egyptian committee tasked with the Libyan issue hosted a delegation of Libyan military personnel in Cairo from 29 October to 2 November, where they conducted detailed discussions on various ideas and solutions aimed at launching a new era with a view to unifying the Libyan military establishment. A group of specialized technical committees has been formed to discuss unifying the military establishment and to explore various concerns related to achieving that goal. The discussions focused on issues pertaining to the nature of the relationship between the civilian authorities and the military, as well as how to restructure and reorganize the latter.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): First of all, we commend you, Sir, as Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, for presiding over this important Security Council meeting at an important historical juncture for our brother country of Libya. I would like to thank Mr. Skoog for his statement in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. I would also like to thank Mr. Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, for his briefing, and to take this opportunity to express to him Egypt's continued support for his intensive work aimed at achieving a political solution to the Libyan crisis.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source
“In that context, it is important to ensure that the Mission is provided with the resources it needs to fulfil its mandate, a responsibility that falls to all the Members of the United Nations, as stipulated in paragraph 37 of resolution 2387 (2017).”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8102 (2017) · source
“Egypt calls for continuing those efforts on the basis of General Assembly resolution 71/278, adopted by consensus, as it is the most comprehensive and appropriate framework for promoting both efforts to combat sexual exploitation and abuse within peacekeeping missions and the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance policy. Achieving sustainable peace and stability in the Central African Republic requires establishing national institutions, including defence and security forces, so that the State can extend its control throughout the country. Deploying the Central African armed forces is a major step that MINUSCA should support in line with its mandate to restore the State's authority. We look forward to hearing the Secretary-General's proposals for that, in accordance with his report (S/20l7/865).”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8102 (2017) · source
“We therefore emphasize the importance of addressing all issues relating to the efficiency and effectiveness of troops participating in peacekeeping operations within the framework of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations of the General Assembly, as the appropriate platform for such matters. In that regard, Egypt welcomes the efforts of MINUSCA, in partnership with troop- and police-contributing countries, to address sexual exploitation and abuse, which has led to a significant reduction in the number of such cases, a fact recognized in resolution 2387 (2017).”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8102 (2017) · source
“The resolution provides for measures to increase MINUSCA's effectiveness and its ability to implement its mandate, including the fact that it specifies the latest increase in MINUSCA'S troop numbers, which should enable it to deal more effectively with the security challenges across the country. Egypt is one of the largest troop-contributors to MINUSCA and to peacekeeping operations in general. In our view, the way to increase the effectiveness of peacekeeping missions is through cooperation within a framework of triangular cooperation between the Security Council, as the organ mandated to approve the mandates of peacekeeping operations, the troop- and police-contributing countries, as the implementers of the mandates, and the Secretariat of the United Nations.”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8102 (2017) · source
“Egypt therefore welcomes the fact that the Mission's mandate focuses on a number of priority tasks, notably support to the political and reconciliation process. We are especially pleased that the resolution requires the Mission to work in partnership with the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in support of the political efforts of the African Union and the relevant subregional organizations. Egypt believes firmly that African efforts, with the support of the United Nations and international partners, represent the best way to reach a political settlement and comprehensive agreement in the Central African Republic. We are also pleased that the mandate focuses on the protection of civilians.”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8102 (2017) · source
“Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Egypt welcomes the Council's unanimous adoption today of resolution 2387 (2017), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). It affirms the important role ofa Mission that continues to represent the core contribution of the United Nations to maintaining stability and peace in the Central African Republic, particularly in the light of the increasing challenges in the country and the deterioration of the security situation owing to increasing sectarian and religious violence. Clashes involving armed groups are also posing an increasing threat to civilians, MINUSCA troops and humanitarian workers.”
2017-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8102 (2017) · source
“Despite the efforts that have been made and our willingness to be flexible in order to enable us to reach a consensus, the draft submitted failed to take into account various members' proposals, including Egypt's, whose thoughts on the subject are based on what I have just outlined. That is why we were unable to vote in favour of resolution 2385 (2017). With regard to Somalia, we reaffirm the importance of maintaining the sanctions regime as outlined in the resolution in order to prevent arms reaching terrorists and to cut off their financial and material support, with the goal of eliminating terrorism and strengthen peace and stability in Somalia.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source
“To cite an example, I would point out the need to solve the issue of the disappeared soldiers from Djibouti. There is also a need to step up efforts to resolve peacefully the border dispute between Eritrea and Djibouti. I would also like to affirm that Egypt's abstention in the voting is in line with our clear position on the issue of sanctions, which is that they are not an end in themselves. They are temporary measures to be resorted to only in exceptional circumstances in order to achieve a political result. Sanctions should not last indefinitely, with no stated limits. They should also be flexible enough to enable them to be revised based on changing circumstances on the ground.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source