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“The press releases summarizing those meetings are available on the Committee's web page. Nonetheless, I would like to highlight several of the Committee's activities, which are focused on the monitoring of the sanctions measures. The Committee has advanced its close cooperation with the Central African Republic authorities and regional and neighbouring States in order to strengthen the implementation of the sanctions measures and to improve regional cooperation in that regard. On 7 September, the Committee convened a briefing for all Member States, including the Central African Republic and its neighbouring and regional States, to discuss the midterm report of the Panel of Experts and the recommendations contained therein (see S/2018/729).”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“Despite that downturn, the Government of the Central African Republic has made tangible progress in terms of security sector reform, with the valuable assistance of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), the European Union Training Mission, the Russian Federation, the United States and France, as well as bilateral, regional and international partners. We can now see that progress on the ground as the Central African Republic armed forces and internal security forces are gradually deploying across the country, together with MINUSCA personnel. Since my predecessor's previous briefing to the Council, the Committee has held a total of six meetings: on 23 February, 16 March, 25 May, 22 June, 20 July and 7 September.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“Mr. Adom: I have the honour to make this statement in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013), concerning the Central African Republic. In my presentation I intend to provide an overview of the Committee's work since my predecessor last briefed the Council (see S/PV.8187) on 22 February 2018, and, in doing so, highlight the activities of the Committee and the Panel of Experts, particularly my recent visit to the Central African Republic. The security situation in the Central African Republic has remained volatile throughout the country over the course of 2018, with marked deterioration in the humanitarian situation and continued attacks on civilians and humanitarian personnel by predatory armed groups.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“To conclude, I would like to reiterate Cote d'Ivoire's commitment to our enduring common objective of the total denuclearization of the Korean peninsula as an indispensable precondition for peaceful coexistence among the States of the region. My country therefore encourages all stakeholders to show their resolute commitment to safeguard the gains in the interests of peace and stability on the Korean peninsula.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“They reflect the porosity of the sanctions mechanisms that have been put in place and point to the magnitude of the multiple challenges to be overcome in the effective implementation of the sanctions regime. My delegation would also like to express its concern about extending the deadlines for the consideration of humanitarian exemptions. In our view, it is crucial the right balance be struck between the implementation of sanctions and humanitarian imperatives, as several humanitarian organizations recently sounded the alarm bell on the need to ensure food security in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea following the severe drought.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“That is why Cote d'Ivoire calls on all parties to engage in dialogue and compromise in order to safeguarde the unity that has long prevailed among the members of our Council on the North Korean issue, particularly during the voting, in December 2017, on resolution 2397 (2017), which strengthened the sanctions regime. In addition, my country would like for the independence of the Panel of Experts to be preserved in order to guarantee the impartiality and objectivity of its investigations and the relevance of its recommendations. Reports from various and consistent sources of recurrent violations of the Security Council sanctions regime by North Korea, through illicit oil transhipment operations, illicit arms trade and illegal financial transactions, are a cause of great concern.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“With regard to the main blocking factor, my delegation is of the View that it is essential, for the better implementation of paragraph 5 of resolution 2397 (2017), that all members of the Security Council agree on how to calculate the quantity of refined oil that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is allowed to import during each 12-month period. The lack of consensus on the issue is not only likely to hinder the effective implementation of resolution 2397 (2017), but it also has a negative impact on developments on the ground, thereby undermining hopes for the early denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“In that regard, my delegation would like to express its satisfaction with the opening of a joint liaison office on 14 September, which is an important milestone on the path towards the reciprocal opening of diplomatic missions. Notwithstanding those positive developments, my delegation remains concerned about the impasse in the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), following the presentation of the midterm report of the Panel of Experts on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The report, which endorses the work of the Group of Experts and whose publication has been awaited for weeks, is now a source of contention among some members of the Committee.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“My country congratulates all those responsible for those achievements and looks forward with great interest to the conclusions of the third summit to be held in less than a year between the North and South Korean leaders, which is scheduled for 18 to 20 September. Accordingly, Cote d'Ivoire urges the leaders of the two countries to continue along the path of dialogue and expresses the hope that the upcoming meeting will lead to the taking of concrete steps towards the signing of a peace treaty between the two countries, which would obviously constitute an important step towards the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“All ofthose consequences serve to underline once again the need to awaken and prepare our collective consciousness for the fight against such climate disruptions. Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the signs towards a resolution that have been seen on the Korean peninsula. Since the beginning ofthe year, these signs materialized in a series of important events, culminating in the historic summit held on 12 June in Singapore between the Presidents of the United States and North Korea. The meeting will undoubtedly be remembered as the event that would capture the attention of the international community and raise real hopes, given the risks of a military confrontation with potentially disastrous consequences.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“Mr. Adom (C6te d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation thanks the United States presidency of the Security Council for the initiative of today's briefing on the status of implementation of the sanctions regime for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. My delegation also thanks Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for her very informative briefing. Like others, I would like to express the condolences of my country and my delegation to the Government and the people of the United States for the consequences of Hurricane Florence's devastating sweep through certain states of the country, including yours, Madam President. More generally, I would like to express my country's and my delegation's condolences to all peoples who have suffered the consequences of climate change in recent times.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire reiterates its appreciation to UNSOM, AMISOM, the United Nations Support Office in Somalia and all Somalia's partners for the multifaceted support they have provided to the people and the authorities of Somalia in under difficult circumstances.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“Therefore, my country urges the Somali authorities to identify the perpetrators of human rights violations and bring them to justice before the competent courts. With regard to the economic situation, Cote d'Ivoire notes with satisfaction the progress made by the Somali Government in the implementation of the International Monetary Fund's reference programme. We reiterate our conviction that, in the light of our own experience, there can be no genuine solution to the crisis, or peacebuilding without efforts to rebuild the economy. Following the example of my country, which made that strategic choice, it is imperative that the current security responses be accompanied by a strategy based on combating poverty and youth unemployment in order to prevent them from succumbing to terrorist radicalization.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, we call on the Somali authorities to redouble their efforts to achieve significant progress in power-sharing and the implementation of the security arrangements necessary for the proper implementation of the national transition plan. My delegation notes with great concern the deterioration of the human rights situation in Somalia. We are seeing an increasing number of civilians killed, kidnappings, rapes and other sexual abuses, as well as the continued use of child soldiers by terrorist groups. Given that situation, Cote d'Ivoire wishes to remind the authorities of their responsibility to protect civilian populations, and all parties of their obligation to respect international law and human rights law. We are convinced that accountability is essential to the restoration of lasting peace and stability in Somalia.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“The precarious security situation in Somalia justifies the continued presence of troops of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in the country and should lead the international community to provide financial and logistical support on two tracks: first, to AMISOM, in order to enable it to effectively implement its mandate, and secondly, to the Somali Government, in order to support the country in its security sector reform process and enable it to effectively implement the transition plan, which is aimed at facilitating a progressive transition from AMISOM. to the country's security forces. In that regard, my country supports the appeal made by the Secretary-General to Member States to contribute to the financing of the trust funds for AMISOM. and the Somali National Army.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“to find a peaceful solution to the conflict between Somaliland and Puntland. My country also remains concerned about the activities of the terrorist groups Al-Shabaab and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant in Somalia. Despite the intensification of counter-terrorist operations in the country, we must note that Al-Shabaab continues to possess operational capabilities to carry out large-scale attacks. As for the presence of the Islamic State in Somalia, it constitutes a major risk of destabilization for the region, or even the entire African continent, owing to its links with other terrorist groups, such as Al-Qaida and Boko Haram.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“Those discussions could make it possible to create a climate of mutual trust and to work constructively to strengthen federalism and implement the agreed road map in the run-up to the elections scheduled for 2020 and 2021. On the security track, my delegation remains deeply concerned at the fragility of the situation as described in the report of the Secretary-General. In addition to the continuing clan violence, my country is concerned by the renewed tension between Puntland and Somaliland, which has displaced about 15,000 people. We are convinced that a military option cannot resolve the disagreements between the two states. We therefore call on them to prioritize dialogue as a means of settling their differences, and we take this opportunity to commend the joint initiatives of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and UNSOM.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“However, we remain concerned by the tensions that have led the federal member states to suspend all cooperation with the Federal Government. While the agreements in principle reached by the National Security Council at its meeting in June on an electoral model and the sharing of revenues from natural resources gave rise to hope for an improvement in relations among the parties, the recent spike in tensions unfortunately demonstrates the fragility of the political situation in Somalia. Cote d'Ivoire therefore urges the Somali authorities to overcome their differences. It calls on the leaders of the federal states to seize the opportunity of the National Security Council meeting to be convened by the Somali President on 18 September in order to restart discussions on the topics on which there is divergence.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“My delegation's statement will focus on the following points: the evolution of the political and security situation, the issue of human rights and the economic situation in Somalia. On the political situation, Cote d'Ivoire notes with satisfaction the recent positive developments that have been noted in the Horn of Africa. In that regard, we welcome the initiatives taken by His Excellency Mr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation. My country also welcomes the commitment of Somalia's leaders to improve bilateral relations with Ethiopia and Eritrea. My delegation would encourage the authorities of those countries to maintain this momentum and further strengthen their economic, diplomatic and security relations in order to ensure stability in the region.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“I would assure him that the Council deeply appreciates the tremendous work he has done in Somalia and wish him every success in all his future endeavours. I wish also to thank Mr. Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia, and Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, for their informative briefings. Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka has just returned from Somalia, where women constitute 25 per cent of the members of the National Assembly. That, I think, would make many States envious, and my country would indeed like to emulate Somalia in that achievement.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I would echo my colleagues who spoke before me in welcoming the presence here of the new Ambassador of Ethiopia. As the representative and coordinator of the group of African countries members of the Security Council by virtue of the principle ofrotation, I welcome the fact that I will soon be able to count on his wisdom - Ethiopian wisdom as reflected in the recent initiatives taken by the Ethiopian Prime Minister. My delegation wishes also to thank Mr. Michael Keating, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) for his presentation of the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia (S/2018/800).”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“We will continue to advocate for achieving this important goal, which we believe is vital to strengthening the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in the context of collective security. We will work closely with all members of the Council in the next few months to advance the discussions, building on the positive momentum generated in recent years by resolutions 2320 (2016) and 2378 (2017). We hope that this dynamic will be further consolidated in the coming months under the Ivorian and Equatorial Guinean presidencies of the Security Council, where we hope to have the support of all the member States of the Council for the adoption of two resolutions on the financing of African peace operations and the African Union's Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“To that end, considerable efforts have been made to strengthen the mechanisms for the establishment of mandates and the management, control and accountability of African peace operations, as well as to finalize frameworks regarding respect for human rights, conduct and discipline. These are all requirements that can help to achieve the objectives of accountability, transparency and respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law, in accordance with United Nations standards for conduct and discipline. These concerns are fully reflected in the Secretary- General's latest report, issued in July (S/2018/678). We therefore believe it is time that the Council translated into concrete action its expressed intention to fund African peace operations on a case-by-case basis.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“It is also important to ensure that peacekeeping operations take account of the gender aspect, in accordance with resolutions 1325 (2000) and 2242 (2015). We all recognize the importance of improving the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of funding for African peace operations authorized by the Security Council. In resolution 2378 (2017), the Council expressed its intention to consider the practical arrangements that can be made and the conditions necessary for establishing a mechanism by which African peace operations authorized by the Council under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations can be partly financed through statutory contributions on a case-by-case basis.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“One of the important pillars of the ongoing reform of United Nations peacekeeping operations is the strengthening of partnerships with regional and subregional organizations, particularly the African Union. The African countries that are members of the Security Council are pleased with the progress that has been made in the framework of the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union, with closer collaboration, more regular exchanges of information, more thorough consultations and better- coordinated action. In that regard, we look forward to the comprehensive integrated performance policy framework that the Secretariat is working on at the request of the Special Committee on peacekeeping Operations.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Without the right resources and skills to match their operational environment, it is difficult for contingents to discharge their mandated tasks. We cannot ask for more to be done with less. The Security Council must also shoulder its responsibility, in particular with regard to solving problems posed by "Christmas-tree" mandates, according to the term used by the Secretary-General. Its inability to formulate mandates defining realistic and achievable goals has been one the principal factors contributing to the difficulties that have been encountered in implementing them. The issue of performance should therefore be considered in the light of this problem if we are to make progress on it.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“It is essential to monitor the training and capacity of peacekeeping operations, in particular their military, police and civilian components, in order to enhance performance in important areas, such as the protection of civilians and the promotion of human rights. It is also vital that we all remain objective with regard to issues relating to the performance of peacekeeping operations. We must understand that the effective implementation of peacekeeping mandates is a responsibility shared by all stakeholders and that it depends on several critical factors. It is also imperative that we make every effort to ensure that civilian and uniformed personnel have the skills and training required in an increasingly complex operational environment.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“The outcome of the Vancouver Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial conference and pledges made at that event attest to the shared commitment of Members States. It is important that we honour the promises made at the conference. It is our view that progress on the issue requires ongoing efforts and political support from Member States. We look forward to the upcoming defence ministerial meeting, scheduled to take place in spring 2019. Improving the performance and effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping operations is also an important issue highlighted in resolution 2378 (2017), and we note the ongoing efforts in that regard.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Over the past year, the Working Group has facilitated important discussions on peacekeeping reform, enhanced triangular cooperation, the protection of civilians, the role of women in peacekeeping, strategic force generation and capacity-building. The Group is vital in that it fosters discussions on various aspects of the reform and supports implementation and follow-up. With regard to strategic force generation and efforts to bridge existing gaps, important discussions took place in December 2017 under the Japanese presidency of the Security Council (see S/PV.8150), based on the quarterly report of the Secretary-General. We welcome the fact that the Secretariat has already taken important steps to improve United Nations force-generation processes and capacity-building.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“We welcome the wealth of information that will be shared during the high-level event to be chaired by the Secretary-General on 25 September, on the sidelines of the general debate of the General Assembly at its seventy-third session. Resolution 2378 (2017) underscored the importance of the proper implementation and follow-up of United Nations peacekeeping reform, in accordance with existing mandates and procedures. In that regard, the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, which Cote d'Ivoire now chairs, has been tasked with reviewing reform initiatives, in close cooperation with all the relevant stakeholders.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Peacekeeping is not exclusive to troop- contributing countries, and effective reform efforts cannot focus solely on those countries. It is a collective endeavour that involves the States Members of the United Nations, the Security Council, host countries, troop-contributing countries, financial contributors and regional partners. Effective reform efforts require ongoing coordination among all key peacekeeping actors. That is why we welcome the notion of shared responsibility, highlighted in the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, which was developed following a series of consultations among all Member States. We welcome the ever-increasing number of countries that are signing onto the Declaration as a sign of their commitment to supporting the reform efforts under way.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“We believe that it is important to continue to reform peacekeeping operations in order to implement the plans and vision of the United Nations international peace and security architecture to enable it to respond to the many challenges brought about by current crises. The issue of the reform of peacekeeping operations has sparked growing interest among all stakeholders since the high-level open debate convened in March under the presidency of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (see S/PV.8218). That debate provided a good opportunity to discuss the Secretary-General's Action for Peacekeeping initiative. By the end of the debate, it was clear to us that, as underscored by the initiative, peacekeeping is above all a shared responsibility.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Resolution 2378 (2017) was the first resolution to comprehensively address the issue of the reform of United Nations peacekeeping operations, following the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (HIPPO) (see S/2015/446), and it was adopted against the backdrop of the Secretary- General's efforts to reform the United Nations peace and security architecture on the basis of the recommendations of the HIPPO report. We are pleased to note the outcome of the discussions in the various Committees of the General Assembly on restructuring the peace and security pillar. We hope that the current momentum will enable the United Nations to become better organized when responding to conflict and crisis situations, by adopting an approach that covers all pillars and political and operational responsibilities.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I make this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council - Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia and Equatorial Guinea. The three countries align themselves with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the African Union later today. I would like to thank Mr. Jean Pierre Lacroix, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his briefing on the progress made in the implementation of resolution 2378 (2017), and Ms. Sarah Blakemore for her enlightening and poignant briefing.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, cote d'Ivoire remains convinced that a return to a peaceful situation in Nicaragua will be possible only if Nicaraguans themselves are willing and committed to take ownership of existing mechanisms to assuage tensions within Nicaragua and the subregion. In our opinion, it is imperative for the Council to support them in that regard.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“As preventive diplomacy is unanimously accepted as the most effective means of conflict prevention and management, my country urges the United Nations and the Organization of American States to use the range of tools available to them in the framework of a preventive approach so as to establish a constructive dialogue with and among all the actors in the crisis in Nicaragua. That is the gist of our support for the proposal made by members of the Council to include the Nicaraguan issue on the programme of work for September. My country therefore echoes the call made by Secretary- General Antonio Gutteres for an immediate end to the violence and the resumption of inter-Nicaraguan political dialogue - the only guarantee for a lasting return to peace and stability.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“My country therefore urges the Government and civil society organizations to renounce violence and resume negotiations without delay for a peaceful resolution of the crisis in the best interests of the people of Nicaragua. The recent history of humankind reminds us of many instances in which what were initially low- intensity crises developed into armed conflicts with various and often tragic humanitarian consequences. Such tragedies, which continue to shake our collective conscience, have arisen owing to the obstinacy of the parties concerned in failing to recognize the gravity of the situation in their country, on the one hand, and, on the other, to a lack of interest and adequate reaction on the part of the international community.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“The urgent calls of the international community for the immediate cessation of violence - a prerequisite for establishing an environment conducive to the resumption of the sociopolitical dialogue - have gone unanswered. In that regard, the recent expulsion from Nicaragua of members of the mission of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights does not bode well. Concerning the current stalemate and the ongoing deterioration of the sociopolitical situation, Cote d'Ivoire would like to express its deep concern about the risks associated with the deteriorating conflict, the long-term humanitarian consequences of which - although it is internal in nature at present - could be unprecedented for Nicaragua and neighbouring countries.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Since April, Nicaragua has been in the throes of sociopolitical demonstrations that hardly seem to have let up. The vicious cycle of repressed social protests has left more than 300 people dead and led to the displacement of more than 23,000 Nicaraguans to neighbouring Costa Rica, where shelters are struggling to cope with the increasing flow and needs of refugees. The dialogue for peace between the Government and civil society, led under the auspices of the Episcopal Conference of Nicaragua with a view to achieving a peaceful solution to the crisis, has yet to achieve the hoped-for results. Mutual mistrust between the Government and civil society organizations has spread to the Episcopate, which the Government is accusing of bias by favouring the protesters, thereby adding to the complex nature of the situation.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): At the outset, let me to extend to you, Madam, my delegation's warm congratulations and wishes for your country's every success during its presidency of the Security Council for the month of September. I am also pleased to offer my delegation's thanks to Ambassador Karen Pierce and her entire team for the mastery with which they conducted the work of the Security Council, as well as for the relevance of the topics addressed during the month of August under the presidency of the United Kingdom. I thank Mr. Gonzalo Koncke, Chief of Staff to the Secretary General of the Organization of American States, and Mr. Felix Maradiaga, civil society representative, for their briefings. I welcome the presence among us of Mr. Denis Ronaldo Moncada Colindres, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Nonetheless, we must bear in mind that any significant positive developments in Guinea-Bissau during this time still depend on the proper organization and conduct of elections, whose results will determine the nature and scope of the change to be made. Cote d'Ivoire commends the action taken by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and would like to assure him of our full support in this important task. We also take this opportunity to recall the paramount importance of ensuring that Bissau-Guinean stakeholders take firm ownership of the process for emerging from crisis and prioritize the greater good of the country and its people. In conclusion, I would like to underscore that in the next few days Cote d'Ivoire intends to submit a draft press statement on the situation in Guinea-Bissau to the Security Council.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“We welcome the fact that President Jose' Mario Vaz and the national authorities as a whole are resolutely committed to this path, having requesting the support of UNODC and UNIOGBIS in designing and implementing a national plan to combat transnational organized crime. We also welcome the efforts of the country's political class to adopt a law establishing a 36 per cent quota for women in legislative and local elections and the creation in April 2018 of a Guinea-Bissau council of women. The major changes afoot in Guinea-Bissau call for adapting international organizations and structures on the ground so that their action can be more effective. That is why my country awaits with great interest the conclusions of the assessment mission conducted in this regard, as well as proposals for restructuring UNIOGBIS.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“In that regard, my delegation encourages UNIOGBIS to take whatever measures it deems necessary to provide effective support to the Guinea-Bissau authorities in implementing an inclusive institutional framework that will lay the foundations for a country that is at peace and firmly on the path to development. The fight against transnational crime, in particular drug-trafficking and money-laundering, represents a major challenge for the authorities of Guinea-Bissau. In this regard, and pursuant to the provisions of resolution 2404 (2018), the joint measures taken by UNIOGBIS and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in this area should be continued and intensified with a View to suppressing drug-trafficking rings and those who long for a return to instability in a country that has already suffered too much.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“To that end, my delegation is pleased to note the contributions of ECOWAS and the West African Economic and Monetary Union of $2 million and $1 million, respectively, which will help to fill the financial gap in the electoral assistance project. cote d'lvoire would like to take this opportunity to urge countries and organizations to fulfil their pledges. The review of the Constitution, the third priority entrusted to the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office, remains an important pillar insofar as it will enable the establishment of a new political order that will promote the consolidation of peace in Guinea-Bissau.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“As the Secretary-General's report emphasizes, the legislative and presidential elections remain at the core of the country's political life. In that connection, they must be held in accordance with the Constitution and national laws and norms. Despite delays involving practical aspects of the elections, national actors, supported by the international community, are working on completing technical preparations for the legislative elections to prevent any chance of postponement. Accordingly, Cote d'Ivoire commends the perfectly coordinated work done on the ground by the group of five international partners - the Security Council, the United Nations, ECOWAS, the African Union, the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries and the European Union - particularly with regard to mustering financial resources, which is a real source of concern.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“Along those lines, my delegation welcomes the ECOWAS decision to lift the sanctions imposed on certain Bissau-Guinean political actors following the holding of the fifty third ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government on 31 July in Lome'. That decision will undoubtedly contribute to de-escalating the local political environment, thereby enhancing conditions for a constructive dialogue among stakeholders. C6te d'Ivoire reaffirms the central role of the Conakry Agreement, which remains to this day the consensual framework of reference for achieving a lasting solution to the political stalemate in Guinea- Bissau. With regard to the holding of the legislative elections, it seems crucial to take all the necessary steps to achieve the organization offree, peaceful and credible polls.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“In that regard, Cote d'Ivoire calls on the various parties to pool their efforts so as to achieve the signing of the stability pact, which remains an important step towards bringing about peace in the country. My delegation firmly encourages national stakeholders to pursue consultations and focus on the benefits of achieving the other aspects of the Agreement. We urge UNOGBIS to continue the use of its good offices and to provide technical support to further engage other organizations, as well as civil society, in the process of ending the crisis. In that regard, my country echoes the Secretary- General's encouragement to ECOWAS to continue its work towards maintaining a constructive dialogue among national actors.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“With a view to helping end the political impasse in Guinea-Bissau, the Security Council ,via the adoption of resolution 2404 (2018) on 28 February, conferred upon UNOGBIS three priority support tasks, namely, the full implementation of the Conakry Agreement, the holding of legislative elections and the review of the country's Constitution. In the light of the report (S/2018/771) of the Secretary- General on the status of the implementation of those priorities, my delegation would like to make the following observations. With regard to the full implementation of the Conakry Agreement, the Secretary-General's report clearly outlines the measures to be taken by national stakeholders so as to move forward the implementation of the ECOWAS road map and the Conakry Agreement.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“Elisa Maria Tavares Pinto, as a representative of Bissau-Guinean civil society, its interest in everything that she has said during our exchange. Recent developments in the sociopolitical situation in Guinea-Bissau, especially since the positive progress noted in the wake of the extraordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), on 14 April in Lome, give reason for hope in the process of exiting the country's crisis. The appointment of a consensus Prime Minister, the establishment of an inclusive Government, the resumption of National Assembly activities and setting the date for legislative elections on 18 November are all achievements that need to be consolidated through both the sustained support of the international community and the firm political will of the Bissau- Guinean political actors.”
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“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the presence among us of His Excellency Mr. Aristides Gomes, Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, and thanks Mr. Jose' Viegas Filho, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS); His Excellency Mr. Anatolio Ndong Mba, Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2048 (2012), concerning Guinea-Bissau; and His Excellency Mr. Mauro Vieira, Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations, in his capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their excellent briefings. My delegation would also like to express to Ms.”
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