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Adom

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first: 2018-08-09
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“The creation of cote d'Ivoire's National Chamber of Traditional Kings and Chiefs, with a View to further strengthening the achievements of the two post-conflict reconciliation commissions, has been an effective response to the requirements of reconciliation, working to establish harmonious relations between the Government and the people and to strengthen national unity and social cohesion. Beyond the national arena, reconciliation is also needed in cases of conflicts between States. In that regard, the willingness of the warring parties to reconcile and work for peace can benefit from the support of regional organizations, which among other things are responsible for promoting dialogue and cooperation among State actors.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“In that context, the support of the international community and development partners is essential to strengthening transitional justice institutions as well as ensuring the compensation, psychological care and social reintegration of war victims. I want to underline the important role in that regard of the Peacebuilding Fund, which is another tool for us in our efforts to consolidate peace when it has been restored. If reconciliation is to live up to the outcomes expected of it, it must take into account social and cultural regulatory mechanisms such as inter-ethnic alliances and peace pacts and the work of religious associations, and the leading roles, especially in the context of Cote d'Ivoire, that schools and national radio play through their ability to preserve social equilibrium and coexistence among all sectors of society.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“In May 2015 a national commission for reconciliation and victim compensation took over and was entrusted with the responsibility of identifying and compensating the victims of the post-electoral crisis. While we recognize that reconciliation should be central to post-crisis and peacebuilding strategies, it must also be inclusive and ensure that there is a significant arena for the voices of women and young people, who are the primary victims of violence in conflict situations but who can also be the architects of peace and stability, as Ms. Elman just reminded us. Also crucial to reconciliation are transitionaljustice and the implementation of the principle of accountability, particularly in cases of serious human rights violations, including mass killings and sexual violence against women and children.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“In the light of those requirements, as soon as Cote d'Ivoire's post-electoral crisis ended in 2011, our Government established a dialogue, truth and reconciliation commission whose task was to restore dialogue between all of the country's sociopolitical and ethnic elements and promote their peaceful coexistence. During its two-year mandate from 2011 to 2013, the commission held nearly 70,000 victim hearings and 80 public hearings. In its subsequent recommendations the commission considered the effective application of the law on rural land, improved consideration of issues related to the status of women, the reduction of regional disparities, the establishment of a republican army and the holding of national days of remembrance and forgiveness and days dedicated to dialogue.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“In that regard, at the national level, reconciliation must be the backbone of all post-crisis and peacebuilding strategies. It must be part of a holistic approach that takes into account the root causes of the conflict and involves all national political and social actors, without exception. In order to be a genuine nationwide cathartic process, reconciliation must enable the perpetrators of crimes, as well as their victims, to be heard, because they must be encouraged to forgive one another and agree to transform their differences and their traumas into a new social contract.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“Reconciliation should therefore play a role throughout the entire peace continuum and be a part of each of its distinct phases, from prevention, through management, to the consolidation of post-crisis stability. Above all, it must involve the parties to conflicts and ensure that they can overcome and forgive, reflecting values without which no lasting peace is possible. Cote d'Ivoire's recent history has been marked by events that while undoubtedly painful taught us many lessons. We learned, in particular, that reconciliation is a difficult, lengthy process that requires both the willingness of the parties to conflicts to pursue peace and the continued support of the international community, including regional organizations.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Cote d'lvoire welcomes the holding of this open debate on the role of reconciliation in maintaining international peace and security, as well as your presence here today, Mr. President, which reflects the importance that your country attaches to the issue. Cote d'Ivoire also thanks the Secretary-General and the briefers for their informative briefings and relevant recommendations. According to the Constitution of UNESCO, since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed. While that quotation, so dear to UNESCO, urges us to mobilize our collective consciousness in order to prevent conflicts, it also implicitly underlines the essential role of reconciliation in peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“My delegation believes that despite their size and complexity, the sociopolitical and economic challenges that Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to deal with are not insurmountable. We continue to believe that a convergence of stakeholders' views and strong ownership of the national reconciliation process, as well as economic reforms, will enable the country to consolidate domestic peace and contribute to stability and shared prosperity in the Balkans. In conclusion, my country wishes to commend the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina for his efforts in coordinating assistance from international partners. We encourage him to continue his good offices in working towards the full implementation of the Dayton Agreement.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“However, in order to achieve this redeeming economic transformation, local authorities must rise above their political differences and commit to promoting the rule of law and creating a judicial environment that is attractive to investment. On the humanitarian front, Cote d'Ivoire is concerned about the difficult living conditions of migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Whose numbers continue to grow, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. In addition, the lack of State preparation and measures that are inadequate to the challenges involved, as well as the existence of rhetoric that does not foster even a minimum of social cohesion, are worsening the situation of migrants in transit centres and making the work of humanitarian agencies increasingly difficult.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“With regard to the economic situation, my delegation welcomes the recent adoption by Republika Srpska and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina of a four-yearjoint programme of socioeconomic reforms, which reflects their shared desire to boost economic growth and strengthen their competitiveness in line with the recommendations of the European Union. If this type of reform can inspire a fast-track economic transformation that increases the chances of integration into the European Union, there is no doubt that it could also foster the emergence of a more unified and competitive economy, creating jobs for young people, women and other vulnerable groups and reducing migrant flows towards the richer Western countries.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“Adding to the legal difficulties and ethnic tensions that the country has endured for more than a decade, the prevention of the holding of municipal elections in Mostar and denials of the Srebrenica massacre constitute further obstacles and call into question the meagre gains made so far in terms of national reconciliation. The multi-ethnic armed forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina remain the best example of this to date. Considering the risk of the situation deteriorating further, my delegation urges the country's political leaders to resolutely commit to the noble project of building a united and prosperous nation integrated within the European Union space.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“On the political front, my delegation notes with concern that the multi-ethnic State of Bosnia and Herzegovina is still dealing with a political impasse, an institutional deadlock resulting from the fact that it has not been possible to form a central Government since the general elections of7 October 2018. The fact is that 24 years after the end of the civil war, the belligerent rhetoric and unconstructive behaviour of various political leaders is impeding progress towards the country's long-desired national reconciliation, which requires ensuring accountability.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I welcome the convening of this debate on the consideration of the fifty-sixth report of the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/2019/843, enclosure). I thank Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Ms. Selma Korjenie, Head of Programme-Bosnia and Herzegovina for TRIAL International, for their detailed and particularly enlightening briefings. In the light of the report, we have some comments to make on the political, economic and humanitarian situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“Our Council should work to strengthen it and ensure its inclusive character with a growing place not only for women but also for young people. To that end, the Council's vigilance and sustained attention must be ongoing.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“To that, we add the difficulties regarding education, health and empowerment and independence of women and young girls to strengthen their social standing, thereby ensuring their more proactive participation in socio-political conflict- prevention mechanisms and for peacebuilding. The recent visit of the members of the Security Council to the Horn of Africa; the clarifications offered last week by the Special Representative ofthe Secretary- General for the Horn of Africa, Parfait Onanga- Anyanga; and all that has been said this morning offer hope for a better future in the Sudan and South Sudan and relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea, Somalia and Djibouti, Kenya and Somalia and so on. A virtuous and hopeful momentum has been launched in the Horn of Africa.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“Beyond its political nature, the visit was a tangible sign of the need to coordinate the efforts of both institutions to address the multidimensional challenges of the region, including the participation of women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities. While strengthening women's contribution to peace and security is contingent on their increased participation in political decision-making, conflict- prevention mechanisms and policies for peacebuilding, their financial empowerment and their inclusion in the fabric of the national economy are a requirement for their meaningful contribution.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“The recent positive developments observed in the Horn of Africa eloquently reflect the determination of the authorities of the countries of the region to be part of the momentum aimed at achieving stability and promoting sustainable development. However, despite the progress made, all countries of that region of Africa still face major challenges related to peace, security and development. Women are undeniably one sector of the population that pays a high price for the pursuit for stability. The Republic of Cote D'Ivoire therefore welcomes the joint mission, which took place in a context of questions concerning cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union and the contribution of women to peace and security.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Republic of Cote D'Ivoire ) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by congratulating the United Kingdom on its assumption to the presidency of the Security Council and assure you, Madam, of the full support of the Republic of Cote D'Ivoire and our wish for your success. I also extend my warm congratulations to my friend and brother Jerry Matijila and his entire team for their remarkable management of the work of our Council last month. My delegation welcomes the holding of today's briefings on the joint solidarity mission organized by the United Nations and the African Union in the Horn of Africa in October. We thank Deputy Secretary- General Amina Mohammed and Ambassador Fatima Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, for the quality of their reports.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“We can now only hope that resolution 2489 (2019) and the presence of UNAMA will help the Afghan people to speedily restore an atmosphere ofpeace and security conducive to comprehensive development.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I take the floor on behalf of the three African States that are non-permanent members of the Council to condemn in the strongest possible terms the two attacks perpetrated in Kabul during an electoral rally organized by President Ashraf Ghani. We express our sincerest condolences to the Afghan people and Government. I would also like, on behalf of the three African States members of the Security Council, to welcome the unanimous renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We commend the co-penholders, Indonesia and Germany, as well as China, for the spirit of compromise and flexibility they demonstrated in the course of the negotiations.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source
“Lastly, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea and Cote d'lvoire call for taking synergistic action by the Central African authorities, the States of the region and the United Nations, with the support of the Panel of Experts, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, so as to ensure the effective implementation of the relevant United Nations resolutions on fostering a lasting peace in the Central African Republic.”
2019-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8617 (2019) · source
“(spoke in French) The three African members of the Council therefore encourage the Government of the Central African Republic, as well as all regional partners, to persevere in their efforts to overcome the current crisis. We assure them of our full support for achieving a definitive return to peace and stability in that brotherly country, in line with the aspirations of the continent and the African Union's Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative. We call on the Council to continue to support the Government and all initiatives aimed at convincing all parties that the Political Agreement is the best way forward towards the return to normal life in the country.”
2019-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8617 (2019) · source
“It should be noted that, if they are strictly respected, the sanctions will constitute an effective instrument that can support the work of the Central African authorities, especially in the implementation of the Political Agreement, signed on 6 February, between the Government and the armed groups. Our three delegations joined the consensus on the sanctions mandate renewal because of the realization that sanctions continue to have a role to play in supporting the political process in the Central African Republic. The Central African peace deal is facing a difficult time, as the Government prepares for the 2020-2021 electoral process.”
2019-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8617 (2019) · source
“Undoubtedly, the casing of the arms embargo against the Central African Government will be a powerful driver for multidimensional efforts to speed up the re-establishment of State authority throughout the entire country. Such a positive development will enable the Government of the Central African Republic to effectively fulfil its responsibility of protecting its people and defending its territorial integrity, which for too long have been negatively affected by the spate of attacks by armed groups. (spoke in English) The fact that the Security Council adopted this resolution is indicative of the Central African Government's continued commitment to the implementation of the sanctions regime despite the challenges that it is facing in implementing the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic.”
2019-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8617 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Ijoin others in welcoming Mrs. Kelly Craft, our colleague from the United States, and assure her of my delegation's full support in ensuring the success of her mandate. I speak on behalf of the three African countries that are non-permanent members of the Security Council, namely, Equatorial Guinea, South Africa and Cete d'Ivoire. The three African members welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2488 (2019), which eases the arms embargo imposed on the Government of the Central African Republic. We commend the penholder on ensuring that the commitment of the members of the Security Council vis-a-vis the Central African Government is respected with regard to the easing of the arms embargo in the light of the progress achieved.”
2019-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8617 (2019) · source
“Cote d'Ivoire hopes that such momentum within the Council will be reflected in the renewal of the UNAMA mandate so that the United Nations mission can continue to contribute towards restoring peace and stability in Afghanistan.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“My country also stresses the importance of an enabling environment for constructive cooperation among States and with subregional organizations. In that regard, we welcome the improved bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as the counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics efforts of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. In conclusion, my delegation welcomes the logistics and operational support of the Resolute Support Mission to the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces. We commend the unity of the Council, which remains unwavering in its support for UNAMA and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Cote d'Ivoire shares the concerns expressed by the Secretary-General with regard to the southern, eastern and south-eastern regions of Afghanistan, where attacks by armed groups undermine peaceful coexistence among communities and exacerbate the humanitarian situation. The support of the United Nations and international partners for the restoration of State institutions is therefore essential. That is the main purpose of cote d'Ivoire's call for the Resolute Support Mission's ongoing support to the capacity-building of the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces and to the improved capacity of judicial institutions, particularly those specializing in the fight against drug production and drug trafficking.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“As with any country emerging from crisis, peace, security and development in Afghanistan require the multifaceted and ongoing support of the international community, particularly the United Nations. To be effective, that support must be in line with the strategic priorities of the Afghan Government and help to create sociopolitical and security environments that are conducive to foreign investment. Peacebuilding efforts must also be supported by economic recovery measures so as to overcome the most pressing challenges, particularly combating poverty and ensuring access to health care and education for all, including girls.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Alas, it seems the macabre accounting is not yet over given the ongoing killings perpetrated by the armed opposition. It is the civilian population, particularly women and children, that pays the highest price for such barbaric acts. That is why Cote d'Ivoire condemns in the strongest terms the recent attacks, especially those that took place on 2 September in Kabul, for which the Taliban claimed responsibility even as it had for weeks been engaged in talks with the United States in Doha. Everything must therefore be done for the resumption of the political process in order not to destroy the international community's tremendous efforts for the benefit of the Afghan people, who have suffered so much.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“They must nonetheless be accompanied by a set of initiatives aimed at achieving an inclusive approach for ending the crisis. Cote d'Ivoire would therefore like to welcome the establishment by President Ashraf Ghani of a Ministry of Peace - an institutional tool that will further enhance the coordination of Government actions in implementing programmes aimed at strengthening peace and stability as well as ensuring national reconciliation and social cohesion. In this regard, my country is of the view that the Government's peace and security initiatives, far from being mutually exclusive, could have been strengthened by the conclusion of an agreement between the United States and the Taliban; such an agreement could have opened the way to possible peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan authorities.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“We encourage the Commission to continue its efforts by stepping up awareness-raising among the electorate regarding the use of and safeguards provided by the voting machines. As we look ahead to the elections scheduled for 28 September, my country calls once again on Afghan political actors to help establish an environment conducive to the holding of free, transparent and credible elections despite the latest developments regarding the Doha talks. The security context continues to be characterized by persistent attacks against the security forces and civilians, particularly since the launch of the electoral campaign on 28 July, which is indeed a source of profound concern. The electoral milestones represent without doubt an essential link in the chain of requirements for establishing lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I would like to welcome the convening of this debate and thank Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto and Mr. Yury Fedotov for their very enlightening briefings. I would also like to thank Ambassador Triansyah Djani, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), for his report, and our colleague the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Mrs. Raz, for the particularly enlightening information that she has just shared. Just 18 days from the presidential elections in Afghanistan, Cote d'Ivoire would like to commend the outstanding work done by the Independent Election Commission in registering 9.6 million people on the electoral roll, including in areas where the security situation remains precarious.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“We hope that the momentum generated following the adoption of resolutions 2320 (2016) and 2378 (2017) will continue, in coordination with all stakeholders, with a view to adopting a long-desired resolution on the funding of African Union peace support operations.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Let us recall that, in resolution 2378 (2017), the Council expressed its intention to consider practical arrangements that can be made and the necessary conditions for establishing a mechanism to partly finance African Union peace support operations through statutory contributions and on a case-by-case basis. Since then, significant efforts have been made to strengthen the mandate development, management, oversight, accountability and conduct- and-discipline mechanisms of African Union peace support operations, as well as to finalize frameworks for respect for human rights. Cote d'Ivoire values dialogue as a critical prerequisite for taking bold decisions on issues of common interest and therefore believes it is time for the Council to translate the intentions it expressed in resolution 2378 (2017) into concrete action.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“This strategic partnership is based on increasingly close collaboration and better coordinated actions between the two organizations on conflict prevention through joint field visits and more in-depth consultations on the root causes of conflict and their means of resolution. In addition, as we approach the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), on the contribution ofwomen to peace and security, it is more urgent than ever that the reform of peacekeeping operations incorporate the gender dimension, pursuant to resolutions 2242 (2015) and 2382 (2017). Cote d'Ivoire takes this opportunity to welcome the convergence of the views of Council members on the need to increase the predictability and sustainability of the financing ofAfrican Union peace support operations authorized by the Security Council.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“It is also important to forge a common and objective perception of issues related to the performance of peacekeeping operations. In this regard, efforts to provide civilian and uniformed personnel with the appropriate skills and training appropriate for the asymmetric environments where peacekeeping operations are deployed need to be strengthened. One of the fundamental pillars of the ongoing reform of United Nations peacekeeping operations is the strengthening of partnerships with regional and subregional organizations, particularly the African Union, which has engaged in commendable cooperation with the United Nations.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Peacekeeping reform must also give prominence to the process of developing mandates, cooperation among stakeholders, the role of regional organizations, gender parity, training, capacity- building and financing. My country is also of the view that adequate training and capacity-building in peacekeeping operations - including their military, police and civilian components - is essential to improve their performance in key areas of peacekeeping, such as the protection of civilians and the promotion of human rights. We have acknowledged these requirements by taking them into account in the constitution and training of the combat-ready Ivorian battalion, soon to be deployed within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“In that regard, the Security Council's Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, which Cote d'Ivoire is honoured to chair, is tasked with undertaking thematic reflections on reform initiatives in conjunction with all stakeholders. Thus far this year, the Working Group has served as a forum for discussion on such relevant topics as peacekeeping reform, enhanced triangular cooperation, the protection of civilians, the role of women in peacekeeping, strategic force generation and capacity planning. Cote d'Ivoire remains convinced that progress in peacekeeping reform depends on continued collective mobilization and the consistent political support of Member States.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“More than ever, the reform appears to be a call for collective action, which requires constant interaction among the Secretariat, the Security Council and troop-contributing countries. Cote d'Ivoire therefore welcomes the inclusion of that collective dimension in the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, which more than 152 countries have signed to date, thereby demonstrating their commitment to supporting ongoing reform efforts. Resolution 2378 (2017) also underlines the importance of properly implementing and monitoring peacekeeping reform in accordance with existing mandates and procedures.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Jean- Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, whose analysis is always very relevant, served to underscore the need to reform peacekeeping operations. The peace and security architecture must evolve in order to adapt to new threats to peace and security and become an increasingly effective tool for conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Resolution 2378 (2017) was the first of its kind to holistically address the issue of reforming United Nations peacekeeping operations. It was adopted in a context marked by efforts by the Secretary-General to reform the United Nations peace and security architecture, based on the recommendations of the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446).”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): First of all, with your permission, Mr. President, I would like to firmly condemn the reprehensible terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of 29 people in Burkina Faso yesterday, Sunday. My country shares the grief of the families affected and extends its resolute support to the Government of Burkina Faso at this difficult time. I welcome today's debate on the reform of United Nations peacekeeping operations, which is of particular interest to C6te d'Ivoire given our recent experience as host country to a United Nations peace mission and our hope to regain our place as a troop- and police-contributing country. The briefing by Mr.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Cote d'Ivoire considers that the maintenance of international peace and security is our collective responsibility, but States with nuclear capabilities have a crucial role to play in safeguarding the stability that was achieved at the end of the Second World War within the framework of multilateral and bilateral instruments for controlling weapons of mass destruction.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“The success of our joint action in the area of non-proliferation is inextricably linked to confidence-building measures among States parties to the relevant treaties. In that regard, Cote d'Ivoire believes that it is incumbent upon the nuclear-weapon States to provide guarantees on the non-use of such weapons for non-nuclear-weapon States by adopting an international legally binding instrument. That is a necessary condition for dispelling the slightest doubt or suspicion motivating the reluctance of some States to join the international effort to ban weapons of mass destruction with resolve. Human consciousness continues to bear the indelible marks caused by the use of nuclear weapons. Any further use of that type of weapon would reflect the moral bankruptcy of our civilization.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“My country, which moreover was one of the first signatories to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, adopted in 2017, would like to take the opportunity afforded by this Council meeting to urge all States parties to bilateral and multilateral non-proliferation frameworks to step up efforts to safeguard the current gains through continued dialogue. Cote d'Ivoire also calls on those countries that have yet to do so to accede to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in order to accelerate its entry into force, as we are convinced that safeguarding the international non-proliferation architecture is above all a matter of collective responsibility, Similarly, my delegation strongly hopes that the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, which is set to expire in February 2021, will be extended.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“Given that risk, the position of C6te d'Ivoire is in fully in line with that of the Secretary-General, who expressed his regret concerning the termination of the INF Treaty on 2 August. In the light of the current exacerbation of security threats, my country believes that any initiative that threatens the current arms control and disarmament frameworks could contribute to undermining the gains made in the maintenance of international peace and security. Cote d'Ivoire therefore urgently appeals to the Russian and American parties, as stakeholders and guarantors vis-a-vis the INF Treaty, to resume dialogue in order to save this shining example of cooperation between the two major nuclear Powers.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, negotiated in the late 1980s, gave us reason to be optimistic. In a context in which the international community is struggling to ease tensions emanating from the Iranian and North Korean nuclear issues, the demise of the INF Treaty is now raising fears of a renewed arms race that could undermine the gains made in the area of nuclear non-proliferation. If we are not careful, the end of the INF Treaty risks becoming the first in a series of steps that will further complicate controlling ballistic missiles and weapons of mass destruction. The recent initiatives taken by the two signatories tend to demonstrate this last point.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes this holding of this briefing and thanks Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu for her very informative briefing. As the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) enters its fiftieth year, the disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation architecture, which was implemented following difficult negotiations and through bold compromises, is now threatened by the gradual retreat from the commitments made by certain signatory States. That multilateral framework, which was brought about by the realization of the possible disastrous consequences of nuclear weapons, allowed for providing humankind with security guarantees that have shielded it from nuclear danger to this day.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“cote d'Ivoire therefore calls for the establishment of a strategic partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations, including the League of Arab States, for the prevention and peaceful settlement of disputes in the Middle East.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Finally, with regard to the situation in Yemen, Cote d'Ivoire urges the parties to implement the December 2018 Stockholm agreements, to cease hostilities and to resolutely pursue the political settlement endorsed by Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen, as discussed in the Council this morning (see S/PV.8598). My delegation would like to note with regret the lack of Council unity on these issues, which renders its action ineffective, while civilian populations continue to face humanitarian crises and violations of human rights and international humanitarian law are a daily reality in the region.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source