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first: 2014-05-07
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“As such, we stress the importance of ensuring that all children, including and especially displaced children in the affected areas, continue to receive an education. Malaysia condemns in the strongest terms the practice of abducting children for recruitment and using them as combatants or human shields by terrorists and other parties to conflict in the region. Such practices constitute grave violations against children for which the perpetrators must be held to account. These children and the many others who are hidden within the ranks of the group are victims of Boko Haram's inhuman and ruthless tactics. We encourage the MNJTF authorities to provide special protection for children associated with Boko Haram.”
2016-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7748 (2016) · source
“The protracted situation of insecurity, instability and lack of socioeconomic development in the Basin area continues to expose the exceeding vulnerability of the civilian population, particularly of women and children, boys and girls. In this regard, I wish to highlight the deplorable and unacceptable situation faced by children at the hands of Boko Haram. Since 2013, at least 1.3 million children have been uprooted or displaced as they seek to flee the violence. Among the key losses suffered is access to education and to health care. Loss of access to education is particularly worrying. Left unchecked, the large number of uneducated and idle youth provide a pool of potential recruits not just for terrorists but also for other armed criminal groups, thereby perpetuating the cycle of violence in an already insecure and unstable region.”
2016-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7748 (2016) · source
“Despite the criticism levelled at it, the MNJTF is a concrete example of what concerted political will and military action, coupled with regional solidarity, cooperation and resolve, can achieve. In combating the scourge of terrorism and violent extremism, all parties must continue to adhere to international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law. We fully understand, however, that in order to ensure its continued functioning, the MNJTF requires the predictable and sustained provision of necessary resources. We support the call for States and other partners in a position to do so, including those from the region, to positively consider meeting such needs.”
2016-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7748 (2016) · source
“In this connection, Malaysia is pleased to note that the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), established last year by the Lake Chad Basin Commission member States and the African Union, has been operationalized and is undertaking active operations against Boko Haram. Apart from the MNJTF operations, we also welcome the various other measures undertaken by the countries in the region to prevent attacks and reduce civilian targets. The improved coordination and intelligence-gathering among the MNJTF authorities that allow for successful pre-emptive operations are also commendable. It is striking to note that nearly one of every five Boko Haram suicide bombers is a child; almost three quarters are girls, as highlighted by UNICEF in its most recent report. This is utterly abhorrent.”
2016-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7748 (2016) · source
“Clearly, Boko Haram has played a role in exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in the Lake Chad Basin, and we recognize the needs of the population. We support the call made and encourage donors not to overlook but instead support the humanitarian response to the region. The fact that Boko Haram retains the capability to launch large-scale attacks and undertake complex ambushes and is fairly proficient with improvised explosive devices, as well as its pledge of allegiance to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Da'esh, give rise to much concern, not least because the humanitarian situation of the civilian population in the Basin area is already vulnerable and precarious.”
2016-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7748 (2016) · source
“With a view to contributing to the discussion, I intend to focus my statement on similar themes, but I also intend to focus on the theme of the protection of children in the Basin area. Malaysia shares the concerns expressed by Council members on the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation of the roughly 50 million inhabitants of the wider Basin area, which straddles Chad, Cameroon, the Niger and Nigeria. On the security front, my delegation notes that the civilian population of the Basin is doubly impacted, first by the worsening humanitarian situation, which results partly from both climate and human factors, and, secondly, by the security threat posed by violent extremists, particularly Boko Haram.”
2016-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7748 (2016) · source
“Ijoin earlier speakers in welcoming our discussion today on the situation in the Lake Chad Basin, which we, too, feel is timely, and we thank the United Kingdom for having requested it. This discussion, in my view, could also set the stage for the wider conversation on peacebuilding in Africa that the presidency will convene tomorrow. I wish to add my voice to those expressing appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Feltman and Under-Secretary-General O'Brien for their respective briefings, which shed much light on the situation there. Earlier speakers touched on the security and humanitarian challenges faced by the region and on possible responses by the international community.”
2016-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7748 (2016) · source
“Finally, I wish to underscore that improvements to Council working methods should be seen as part of a larger institutional or structural reform process, which requires significant political will and flexibility on the part of all Council members, permanent and non-permanent. This is crucial to ensure the Council's continued adaptability and to ensure that it remains relevant and appropriately equipped to address the immediate global peace and security challenges of the present, as well as in the future.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“On a related issue, Malaysia welcomes the proposed initiative to update the Council's presidential note S/2010/507 on working methods. We stand ready to support and commit to such an initiative, including working towards a single comprehensive note. In line with our collective effort to enhance the transparency, inclusiveness, coherence, accountability and, ultimately, the legitimacy of the Council and its work, we hope that the views of the wider membership expressed today will be reflected upon and duly taken into account in any possible Council outcome or future decisions on working methods.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“During our current term as a Council member, Malaysia has sought to promote and support the idea of working better across related themes and issues. By way ofillustration, earlier this year, a joint consultation involving the Working Group on Children in Armed Conflict and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan. Similar joint consultations were held with the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic. We remain committed to pursuing such an approach to the end of our term. Looking ahead, we hope that such joint consultations could become a regular practice by the Council.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Such bodies carry out a broad range of tasks, ranging from implementation monitoring and compliance assessment, to coordination and cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, among other tasks. In that connection, we fully support efforts to make the work of the subsidiary bodies more streamlined, coordinated and effective, including via the initiative by New Zealand regarding the communications of such bodies. Furthermore, Chairs of Council subsidiary bodies also have an important outreach role. Greater understanding of the work of the subsidiary bodies promotes better and more effective implementation of the Council's decisions. At the same time, we believe there is cause for better coordination among subsidiary bodies, especially those with related themes and/or geographical scope.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“As such, for the incoming members, the additional time afforded could be taken advantage of, including by addressing key substantive issues and administrative concerns, among other issues. We are also pleased that the note just adopted recognizes that the process of appointing new Chairs for Council subsidiary bodies should commence as soon as possible, with the full involvement of current and newly elected non-permanent members. In our view, such transparency and inclusivity would contribute immensely to improving the legitimacy of the process, particularly in the eyes of elected members and the wider United Nations membership. A core component of the Council's responsibility revolves around the work of its subsidiary bodies, which are crucial for the implementation of Council decisions.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Since joining the Council last year, Malaysia has been pleased to witness and be part ofthe positive trends towards better coordination and cooperation between the Security Council and the General Assembly. The good and constructive coordination and cooperation between the Council and the Assembly on the selection of the next Secretary-General is a good example. As stipulated by General Assembly resolution 69/321, the Assembly successfully undertook early elections for non-permanent members in June. That was a significant and important break from previous practice. From our own fairly recent experience, we can genuinely attest that time is indeed a precious commodity in the run- up to joining the Council.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Malaysia welcomes the convening of this open debate. We commend Japan's commitment in seeking continuous improvement in this important area of the work of the Security Council. Malaysiajoins other Council members in welcoming the just-adopted presidential note S/2016/619, which focuses on the issue of transitional arrangements for newly elected members of the Council. The consensus on this note is an important demonstration of the Council's commitment to support the call of the broader membership of the United Nations and to uphold the principles of transparency and inclusiveness in its work. We firmly believe that the note paves the way for more robust and timely engagement on the work of the Council by the newly elected members, including its subsidiary bodies.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Ideally, the presidency should lead in a way that could introduce greater transparency and inclusiveness in the Council's work. In conclusion, I again congratulate you, Mr. President, and your excellent team on a job well done. The Egyptian presidency was conducted very efficiently and professionally, which we greatly appreciate. To Ambassador Delattre and the delegation of France, I wish to reaffirm the full cooperation and support of my delegation during his presidency and to wish them all the very best. We are confident that France will successfully guide the Council through what looks to be a very hectic June.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“We fully support the Informal Working Group's proposed work plan for 2016 and are pleased with the progress of consultations on the first item of the work plan - on transitional arrangements for newly elected or incoming Council members. Given that, in a few weeks' time, the General Assembly is scheduled to elect five non-permanent members of the Council for the term 2017-2018, the proposal to involve the new members in the Council's work as early as possible is welcome. At the same time, we believe that the process of identifying new Chairs of subsidiary bodies should also begin early. In that regard, we support the proposal for incoming members to be fully consulted and for the Security Council presidency to take a much larger role in that process.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“In addition, following the example of the way in which informal consultations between the Council and the European Union Commission are undertaken, we are of the view that the practice by which each side proposes a certain number of topics it wishes to discuss would avoid unproductive procedural wrangling and afford more time for substantive exchanges. Turning to more working methods-related issues, my delegation wishes to reiterate its appreciation to Ambassador Motohide Yoshikawa, who will be leaving very soon, and to the delegation of Japan for their sterling work in leading the Council's Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“In line with our common interests to have more substantive discussions that could lead to more concrete outcomes, Malaysia believes that both the Council and the AU PSC can further improve their working methods when convening informal consultations. Specifically, we believe that certain proposals floated during the May consultations, including on the agenda of the joint consultations, with emphasis on an assessment of the implementation of the Security Council-AU PSC communique would be useful for continuity and coordination purposes.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“It is fitting that the tenth anniversary of informal consultations between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) was commemorated with an open debate (see S/PV.7694) on 24 May that focused on the way forward for United Nations-African Union (AU) relations and the future of the African Peace and Security Architecture. The recent reviews of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture, peace operations and resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, have provided impetus for a renewed and reinvigorated relationship between the Security Council and the PSC. Malaysia reaffirms its support for S/PRST/2016/8, which we believe frames and paves the way for future engagement between the Security Council and the AU PSC.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“Bureaucratic delays, facilitation failures or the wilful obstruction of eight convoys by the Syrian Government and other parties of the conflict are all deplorable and completely unacceptable. It is frustrating, as every passing day can mean life or death to the people in besieged areas. They cannot be forsaken. While the 17 May communique of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) provides for the activation of air bridges and drops by tomorrow should the situation with regard to access does not improve, we must underscore that it should not substitute for land access. In that regard, we call on all ISSG members, particularly those with influence on the Syrian parties, to continue pushing for land access.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“In line with the concept paper, I intend to focus on a few of the five issues suggested. I wish first to reflect on the Council's recent work on Syria, specifically on the humanitarian front. We wish to underscore that the Syrian Government has a full obligation to secure the safety, security and welfare of its citizens. The Government must also provide and facilitate humanitarian access to besieged and hard-to- reach areas, particularly to the areas under its control. As such, we, alongside other Council members, remain appalled that, despite our collective best efforts, humanitarian access, especially to besieged and hard- to-reach areas, remains pitifully limited.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“I wish to begin by commending you and your team, Mr. President, for the excellent organization and conduct of the Council's work this month. Based on that alone, I must say that the Egyptian presidency has been a resounding success. I wish also to thank you for having organized this formal note 507 briefing. This particular format affords the Council an important opportunity for its members, particularly the elected members, to place on record their views on and assessment of the work and workings of the Council, which other formats do not. We continue to believe that Council members should reach an understanding on striking a balance between interactivity, which the informal briefing, or Toledo format, allows, and the need for a formal record, which the present format affords.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“Additional resources must be mobilized not only to support the needs for development and for the consolidation of the rule of law and good governance, but also to break the cycle of crises and instability in the region. As a member of this Council, Malaysia remains committed to continue working closely with all regional and international partners and the countries in the region to address and find a comprehensive solution to the challenges in the Sahel.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“On that note, Malaysia believes that the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) has a vital role to play in connecting the United Nations with regional and subregional actors, particularly the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and the G-5 Sahel. UNOWAS should seek to improve the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. The need for better coordination among relevant entities should also be factored into the review of that Strategy. The scale ofthe crisis faced by the Sahel region and its complexity and potential for further deterioration require our urgent attention and collective efforts.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“We note that the African Union is currently contemplating a similar effort. We believe that the stabilization of the security situation in the Sahel is a key strategic element that must continue to be prioritized in plans and programmes at the national, regional and international levels. Therefore we welcome and support the continuing focus by the African Union (AU) on the Sahel and its emphasis on governance, security and development in its strategy for the region, mirroring the priorities of the United Nations itself. Recalling the open debate earlier this week on the future of the African Peace and Security Architecture (see S/PV.7694), we believe that there is scope for greater coordination between the AU and the United Nations on the Sahel to ensure the continuity and complementarity of the programmes and initiatives in the region.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“We also share the assessment that the pervading atmosphere of an impoverished existence and near hopelessness across the Sahel means that youths in the region are especially vulnerable to radicalization and recruitment by terrorists and violent extremist groups. It is imperative that this threat is addressed now, before it constitutes a bigger threat in the future. In that regard, we welcome initiatives, such as the ongoing collaboration between the European Union and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute, to promote inclusive and credible deradicalization activities in the region. We also support the efforts currently being undertaken to counter terrorism and violent extremism in the region by the Group of Five Sahel (G-5 Sahel) countries, supported by France through Operation Barkhane.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“We share the concerns expressed regarding the rapidly deteriorating capacities of States and institutions in the region to provide essential services, including health, security, water, sanitation and education, as they struggle to cope with the massive influx of newly displaced persons. In that regard, we wish to commend the tireless work and perseverance of humanitarian actors and agencies on the ground, despite themselves being subject to persistent threats, especially from armed groups and criminal elements. We are convinced that for the Sahel, climate change is a key driver of insecurity and instability. Drawing from the lessons of the Sahel, climate change, if left unchecked, could in fact become one of the most significant threat multipliers at the global level.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“Such conditions exacerbate the region's pre-existing vulnerabilities, pushing its population to the brink of humanitarian disaster. A recent report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs highlights that 4.5 million people have been newly displaced throughout the Sahel region, almost three times more than in 2012, just four years ago. The report further noted that the key drivers for such massive displacements include the adverse impacts of climate change as well as increased violence and conflict in the region. Such massive displacements exacerbate an already fragile humanitarian situation, placing both host States and those displaced at greater risk of insecurity and instability.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“We wish to emphasize that the linkages between these so-called non-traditional threats and the peace and security situation in the region are real and have clearly resulted in increased suffering and deterioration of the quality of life for the people of the Sahel. The wide-ranging nature of the threats faced by the Sahel and its population requires an equally comprehensive and holistic approach to reverse, or at the very least mitigate, their consequences. Therefore Malaysia believes that the discussion today is timely, and we thank the delegations of Egypt and Spain for organizing it. Ongoing exposure to an extreme climate, coupled with erratic weather conditions causing increasingly severe and frequent flooding, as well as longer and unpredictable droughts, has resulted in crop failure and food insecurity across the Sahel.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“I wish to join earlier speakers in thanking all the briefers for their respective briefings, to which we have listened with much interest. We particularly appreciate the perspective of Ms. Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim in describing the harrowing difficulties endured by the people of the Sahel. As noted by previous speakers and the briefers, an inhospitable climate, environmental degradation, food insecurity and malnutrition are some of the factors that ensure that life for the people of the Sahel is harsh and that make them extremely vulnerable. Their hardship is further compounded by violence, conflict and insecurity, which have risen at an alarming rate, particularly during the past few years.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“We also commend the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, and the important role of the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Kosovo Force in ensuring peace, security, and the rule oflaw in Kosovo.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“With regard to the historic 2013 Brussels Agreement between Belgrade and Pristina, we wish to see more movement towards its implementation, including the integration of the judiciary and the creation of an association of Serb majority municipalities in Kosovo. We reiterate the need to implement outstanding commitments in the spirit of dialogue, cooperation and constructive engagement, to build confidence and trust between Pristina and Belgrade. We therefore appreciate the positive signals and commitment by both sides at the highest level in that regard. Lastly, I join my other colleagues in reaffirming support for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, which continues to play a key role in promoting security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“With regard to ensuring justice and accountability, we commend the ratification of the host agreement between Kosovo and the Netherlands on the Kosovo specialist chambers to try alleged crimes committed during the Kosovo conflict between 1998 and 2000. Malaysia also welcomes the establishment of a Government commission and procedures for the verification and recognition of the status of survivors of conflict-related sexual violence as civilian victims, in collaboration with the UN-Women. Such developments are long overdue to ensure justice for the victims of sexual violence during the Kosovo conflict.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“We recognize Kosovo's aspiration for European integration and welcome the latest development to that end, including the transfer of Kosovo to the visa-free list in the Schengen area and the entry into force of the Stabilization and Association Agreement between Kosovo and the EU. We call on the leaders of Kosovo to remain steadfast in implementing the Agreement and the necessary socioeconomic reforms towards peace, stability and prosperity for Kosovo and the region. Malaysia also takes note of the progress made during the reporting period to implement Kosovo's five-year strategy to counter violent extremism and radicalization.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“We would also like to pay tribute to former President Atifete Jahjaga for her leadership and significant contribution towards Kosovo's nation-building over the past five years. Malaysia is concerned about the violent protests - mentioned by Mr. Tanin - by the opposition parties and their supporters in relation to the presidential elections, and the implementation of agreements signed between Pristina and Belgrade through dialogue facilitated by the European Union (EU). We reiterate our calls on the relevant parties in Kosovo to cease violence, intimidation and inflammatory rhetoric, and to resolve their grievances through democratic channels, dialogue and engagement. We hope that, under the new leadership, Kosovo leaders will continue to engage in an inclusive dialogue to address the people's concerns.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“My delegation welcomes the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Mr. Ivica Dacie, and Ambassador Vlora Citaku of Kosovo, back to New York, and thanks them both for their statements. We also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, Mr. Zahir Tanin, for his insightful briefing. My delegation welcomes the election of Mr. Hashim Thaci as the new President of Kosovo. We commend his message on the normalization of relations with Serbia, as well as his priorities, which include the promotion of human rights and the countering of radicalization and violent extremism in Kosovo. We hope to see under his leaderhip sustained focus by Kosovo on reconciliation, unity, sociopolitical reforms and economic development.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, Malaysia reiterates the importance of intensifying efforts to fully implement the 5+2 agenda as prerequisites for the closure of the Office of the High Representative. Until then, Malaysia reaffirms its strong support to the Office of the High Representative, as laid down in the Dayton Peace Accords and upheld in various Council resolutions. We also recognize the important role played by the European Union Multinational Stabilization Force in ensuring security and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Two decades after a devastating war, there is simply no place in the country or the region for divisive, provocative or secessionist rhetoric, which can serve only to perpetuate narrow political agendas at the expense of peace and stability in the region. We also condemn the intimidation, harassment and even death threats that have been directed at the High Representative and the country's international judges. Such acts are unacceptable and must cease immediately. The divergent reactions among the ethnic communities to the recent decisions of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia relating to Radovan Karadzie and Vojislav Seselj prove that reconciliation is still a distant vision. We call on all parties to respect the rule of law and use this opportunity to make progress on national reconciliation.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Such challenges are clearly against the Peace Agreement, the rule of law and the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Malaysia takes note of the High Representative's briefing on the cancellation of the planned referendum by the Republika Srpska, which would have challenged the authority of the High Representative, as well as the country's rule of law and judiciary. While we welcome this latest development, we regret the fact that the referendum, together with other, similar threats, were called for in the first place. We strongly urge the Republika Srpska authorities to respect the country's Constitution, the various Security Council resolutions and the Dayton Peace Agreement.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Malaysia also welcomes the positive developments in relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and its neighbours. That includes the ratification of the State Border Treaty with Montenegro, the visit by the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Croatia, and the first-ever joint Cabinet meeting with Serbia in Sarajevo. Despite the positive developments during the reporting period, the commitment of all parties to the Dayton Peace Agreement and to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina unfortunately remains in doubt. Malaysia is alarmed by the continuing challenges, through words and actions, posed by the leaders of the Republika Srpska to the Dayton Peace Agreement, the Office of the High Representative, and the State-level judicial institutions and authorities.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“I would like to thank High Representative Valentin Inzko for his comprehensive briefing and for his latest report to the Council (S/2016/395, annex). Malaysia takes note of the positive developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the reporting period, as outlined by the High Representative. We welcome the country's submission of a formal application for membership in the European Union (EU) in February. That latest milestone reflects the continuing aspiration of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its leaders to European integration. We believe that the accompanying political and socioeconomic reforms required for EU membership would pave the way for stability and prosperity for Bosnia and Herzegovina. We therefore urge the leaders to remain steadfast in their commitment to implementing the country's reform agenda.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Thirdly, they should build on the consensus among the Government and opposition groups during the most recent round of peace talks on the necessity for a political transition in Syria. Fourthly, they should urgently engage with the United Nations, in particular Special Envoy De Mistura, with a view to resuming the peace talks in Geneva and recommencing their deliberations, based on the Geneva communique' (S/2012/522, annex) and resolution 2254 (2015), including on the political transition.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7687 (2016) · source
“A full and immediate restoration of the truce in Aleppo and elsewhere in Syria is key ifwe are to rebuild confidence, which was shattered by the sharp escalation of violence and hostilities in recent weeks. With the start of the days of silence in Aleppo and other areas, we call on the parties to the conflict to commit to the following provisions. First, they should immediately cease hostilities and attacks against civilians and civilian objects. Secondly, they should allow safe, unimpeded and unhindered humanitarian access to the population in Aleppo. We stress that the delivery of humanitarian assistance must be allowed to reach all civilians regardless of their political affiliations.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7687 (2016) · source
“Reports of the Government's aim to encircle eastern Aleppo, placing its residents under one of the largest sieges of the conflict, are alarming. Besieging that territory would inevitably lead to another catastrophic humanitarian situation. The Security Council is duty- bound to ensure that the calamity in the four towns of Madaya, Fo'ah, Kafraya and Zabadani is not repeated in Aleppo. We welcome and support the talks between Special Envoy De Mistura and the Foreign Ministers of Jordan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Germany and France, as well as the head of the opposition, Mr. Riyad Hijab. In addition to the truce brokered by the Russian Federation and the United States in Latakia and near Damascus last week, we welcome the news of the days of silence beginning last night in Aleppo.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7687 (2016) · source
“We also thank the United Kingdom for requesting today's urgent Council meeting in the light of the deteriorating situation in Aleppo. It was only yesterday that the Council adopted the landmark resolution 2286 (2016), which seeks to protect the wounded and sick and medical and humanitarian personnel and their supplies and facilities. Yet on the very same day, the Al-Dabit maternity hospital in Aleppo was struck, with at least three medical staff members and patients killed. It seems that scant, if any, respect is accorded for the neutrality and impartiality of medical facilities. It is all the more telling when six medical centres have been attacked in less than a week. We wish to reaffirm that such attacks, whether premeditated or otherwise, are simply unacceptable.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7687 (2016) · source
“The beginning of the year seemed to offer fresh and renewed hope for the people of Syria. A breakthrough was made in securing access for humanitarian assistance for more than 500,000 people in besieged and hard-to-reach areas. The violence was significantly reduced, thanks to the agreement on a cessation of hostilities. Most importantly, peace talks aimed at solving the political deadlock had finally gained some traction. However, in recent weeks the fighting in Aleppo has intensified. It appears that the fragile cessation of hostilities is no longer holding and has collapsed there. We cannot allow the progress so painstakingly made thus far to unravel. I would like to thank Mr. Feltman and Mr. O'Brien for their comprehensive briefings on the latest developments in Aleppo.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7687 (2016) · source
“In order to address it more comprehensively, the continuity and synergies between the Committee and its work could be further explored and, where they already exist, further deepened with other relevant mechanisms and institutions at the national, regional and international levels. In that connection, we support the Chair of the Committee's call to Member States to actively engage with it, including by submitting the necessary implementation reports. On that note, I would like to conclude by stating our strong approval of and support for the substantial analytical and norm-setting work being actively undertaken by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate under the guidance of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, as you highlighted in your briefing, Mr. President.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“We share the view that the growth of foreign terrorist fighters flocking to theatres of conflict around the world poses a future threat as well as an immediate one, including to their home countries, even if it is not necessarily a definite one. As Ambassador Van Bohemen noted, such fighters will return home battle-hardened, radicalized and well networked. A further threat is posed by the expansion of Da'esh and its affiliates to other territories. It is crucial to recognize that the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities addresses primarily the front end of the problem.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“Another area of particular interest to my delegation is the possibility of replicating the assistance matching model, as demonstrated last month at the African regional meeting in Addis Ababa, in other regions, including my own. In noting the preliminary findings highlighted by the Chair of the 1540 Committee in his briefing, my delegation stands ready to continue to work closely with all Council members, as well as other partners and stakeholders, in order to ensure a successful outcome for the review. The recent spate of terrorist attacks around the world highlights a disturbing trend in the complexity and sophistication of terrorists' planning and execution of their attacks.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“While we note the existence in relation to that area of strong international institutions, particularly the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, which monitors the international trade in chemical substances and related technologies and equipment, the regime of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) provides another layer of protection for guarding against the possible acquisition, development and use of such substances by potential terrorist actors. Against the backdrop of that evolving threat, and within the context of the ongoing comprehensive review of resolution 1540 (2004), my delegation would like to stress the importance of addressing the gaps in the current framework, particularly on the biological and toxic weapons side.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source