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1. “Given the current fragility in Darfur, that position is in keeping with the gradual approach proposed by the African Union Peace and Security Council and confirmed by its latest communique, adopted on 13 June i in which the Council insists that any decision to reduce troops or withdraw UNAMID must be based on a sober evaluation of the situation on the ground in order to avoid a security vacuum that would expose civilians to the risk of violence from armed groups. C6te d'Ivoire therefore supports the conclusions of the strategic assessment team and calls for an orderly withdrawal. We are in favour of a phased approach, reflecting security trends and allowing reserve capacities to be maintained until the end of the mission.”

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2. “Only then will the quest for peace in Darfur continue to mobilize the multifaceted support of the international community, particularly that of the United Nations and the African Union. Like all peacekeeping missions worldwide, UNAMID is not intended to drag on indefinitely in Darfur. However, cote d'Ivoire believes that any decision on a reduction of UNAMID's presence and a permanent withdrawal from Darfur should be taken in the light ofa realistic assessment ofthe sociopolitical and security situation.”

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3. “My delegation believes that any deadlock in the current crisis is likely to undermine the fragile peace process and reconciliation process in Darfur and will significantly diminish the prospects of a UNAMID withdrawal in June 2020. With regard to the situation in Darfur, my delegation notes that, despite encouraging progress, the parties have not yet reached a final agreement on a cessation of hostilities, which would constitute an important step towards peace. While my country welcomes the progress made in power sharing, it remains convinced that the diligent implementation by all Sudanese parties of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur is critical to breathing new life into the current political process.”

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4. “It is undeniable that the current situation in this brotherly country is particularly concerning, as the Sudan is an essential element in the frameworks of efforts to establish lasting peace, security and stability in Darfur. Fully aware of the Sudan's essential role as a subregional actor, my country urges all Sudanese parties to engage in an inclusive dialogue in order to achieve a bold solution to the crisis that transcends short-term political interests. In that regard, my country expresses its full support for the African Union's initiatives, as well as for the mediation and good offices of His Excellency Mr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, and truly hope that their efforts will allow us to create the conditions for a peaceful transition in the Sudan.”

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5. “Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation congratulates Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Mr. Andrew Gilmour for their enlightening assessments of the current situation in Darfur. We also welcome their relevant recommendations. Despite the joint efforts of the United Nations and the African Union within the framework of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), the political and security situations in the region remain volatile and are a matter of major concern for the international community. While we are seeking ways and means for an orderly withdrawal of UNAMID, the political crisis and recent events in the Sudan have only exacerbated our concerns.”

   2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source

6. “In that regard, my country therefore encourages United Nations bodies, programmes and specialized agencies to provide assistance to the League of Arab States in order to jointly implement development projects for the benefit of the people of the region. Cote d'Ivoire has faith in the capacity of the Arab people, who are rich in their cultural diversity and enormous economic potential, to meet the current challenge and achieve peace and stability. Very close cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States is therefore absolutely essential. In conclusion, C6te d'Ivoire reaffirms its support for the Secretaries-General of the United Nations and the League of Arab States and encourages their readiness to act in a concerted way to resolve the current conflicts in the Arab world and internationally.”

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7. “Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire believes the announcement by the Secretary-General of the opening of a United Nations liaison office to the League of Arab States, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 73/267, adopted in December 2018, to be entirely appropriate. As representatives know, that announcement was made at the thirtieth ordinary session of the Arab League summit, held in Tunis in March. United Nations support should also focus on the economic and social development efforts of the States of the region within the League of Arab States in order to robustly address the underlying causes of the crises in the region. That support will also ensure coordinated responses to the humanitarian challenges.”

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8. “My country is pleased that the presidential statement to be adopted reaffirms the importance of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations and urges the League of Arab States to contribute to conflict resolution efforts in the region. Cote d'Ivoire also welcomes the clearly expressed resolve of the Security Council and the Council of the League of Arab States to work together to establish peace and stability in the region voiced at their consultative meeting in Cairo in 2016. In that context, we welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/592) issued in August 2018, which highlights the readiness of the United Nations and other regional organizations to support the Arab League in building its capacity for conflict prevention and management.”

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9. “It promotes joint analysis of the root causes of conflicts and joint visits to crisis areas, as well as the development of coordinated responses, in the context of a strategic partnership, which also helps to strengthen regional capacities for conflict prevention and management. My delegation therefore shares the view that, in the light of the complexity of the current political, security and humanitarian challenges, cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States should be further strengthened. That is the essence of the draft presidential statement on cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States that will be adopted at the end of the meeting and which we clearly support. United Nations support is crucial.”

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10. “In that regional context, marked by a lack of space for viable political compromises among the parties to the conflicts, United Nations support for the mediation efforts and good offices ofregional organizations, in the context of preventive diplomacy, is extremely relevant. My delegation believes that the regional approach to the settlement of ongoing disputes, based on Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, is essential to greater ownership of peace processes. Cooperation between the United Nations and the League ofArab States therefore seems to be an approach that should be fostered.”

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11. “The regions of the Near and Middle East, North Africa and the Horn of Africa are facing conflicts whose intensification is a source of concern for the international community. Despite the multifaceted involvement of the United Nations in the pursuit of lasting peace and stability in the region, these crises are becoming further entrenched and increasingly complex, to the great regret of the international community. Political instability and changing security threats in Syria, Yemen, Palestine, the Sudan and Somalia, with their devastating humanitarian consequences, have over the years considerably weakened the legitimate aspiration for a lasting peace nurtured by the populations concerned.”

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12. “Mr. Adom (cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the holding of this high-level briefing. We are delighted to see you, Sir, once again presiding over our discussion, which is part of the very rich programme of work of the Kuwaiti presidency of the Security Council for the month of June. Like those who spoke before me, I would like to thank Secretary- General Antonio Guterres and Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General ofthe League ofArab States, for their informative briefings on the importance of cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States in maintaining international peace and security at both the regional and the international levels.”

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13. “I would like to conclude my statement by reaffirming my country's support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and by urging all bilateral and institutional partners to continue their support for MINUSMA.”

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14. “However, Cote d'Ivoire believes that, in the light of the constraints observed in the provision of support to the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, a review of the technical agreement should be considered in order to improve the quality and effectiveness of MINUSMA's logistical support. My country also believes that any decision to reconsider the scope and means at the disposal of MINUSMA must necessarily take into account the potential consequences on an already fragile security situation. Cote d'Ivoire therefore urges the Security Council to maintain its level of engagement around MINUSMA and to continue its multifaceted support to the Government of Mali in its efforts to restore peace and stability and promote economic and social development.”

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15. “It therefore seems imperative to ensure that its capacity is strengthened, in order to enable it to react and effectively anticipate attacks against its civilian and military personnel and to continue to carry out all the missions assigned to it. Admittedly, MINUSMA is not intended to replace the Malian armed forces, but its contribution and the strengthening of their capacity and support for their redeployment, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country, are crucial. The same applies to its support for the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, in accordance with resolution 2391 (2017). This support is of vital importance for effectively combating terrorism and restoring peace and stability in the Sahel region.”

    2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source

16. “Cote d'Ivoire strongly hopes that humanitarian responses will be strengthened by economic and social-development initiatives that focus, inter alia, on combating poverty and unemployment, which are the underlying causes of insecurity and instability in Africa in general. MINUSMA remains an essential link in all the current forms of the security presence in Mali and the subregion. It should therefore benefit from the constant support of the Security Council. Its complementarity with the forces on the ground, namely, the Malian armed forces, the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel), Operation Barkhane and the European missions, constitutes a considerable asset in the fight against terrorism and organized crime throughout the subregion.”

    2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source

17. “That is why the exacerbation and instrumentalization of this violence by armed groups should encourage the Council to support, through MINUSMA, the redeployment of police and judicial institutions, in order to enable the Malian State to fully perform its sovereign functions. The need to continue the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process and security sector reform is more important than ever today. The success of this process will undoubtedly contribute to a substantial reduction in the level of violence and the construction of an army of the Republic of Mali in the service of peace and stability. With regard to the humanitarian situation - another cause for concern - my country would like to commend the multifaceted assistance provided by specialized agencies to meet the basic needs of the affected populations.”

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18. “To this end, it wishes to express its full support for the Government of Mali in its stated desire to organize an inclusive national dialogue so that it can be used to explore the adoption of consensus solutions to the many challenges facing the country. Women and young people should find and have their rightful place in such a dialogue. On the security front, my country shares the concerns related to the situation in the northern and central regions of Mali. Indeed, episodes of communitarian violence, as recurrent as they are bloody, undermine social balances and hamper efforts to restore calm and peaceful coexistence among communities.”

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19. “It sheds special light on the persistent challenges against the backdrop ofwhich it is important to assess the needed adjustments and MINUSMA's support for peace efforts in Mali. My delegation therefore welcomes MINUSMA's continued support for the implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation and encourages the new Government team led by Prime Minister Boubou Cisse to contribute to it without fail. Indeed, Cote d'Ivoire reiterates its conviction that strong national ownership and inclusive implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation remains the only way forward for a rapid and sustainable return of peace, security and stability to Mali, particularly in the northern and central regions.”

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20. “Cote d'Ivoire addresses its deepest condolences to the Government and brotherly people of Mali and reiterates its solidarity with them in their legitimate search for peace and stability. To that end, my country welcomes the decision of the Government of Mali to launch investigations to shed light on those heinous crimes and bring their perpetrators to trial before the competent national courts. Cote d'Ivoire also welcomes the consensual formation of a new Malian Government and reaffirms its conviction that it will be able to meet the expectations of the Malian people. The report of the Secretary-General on the activities of MINUSMA (S/2019/454) provides us with information about the progress made since the United Nations Mission was deployed in Mali.”

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21. “Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Kuwaiti presidency and the Security Council for organizing this briefing on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). I would also like to welcome the presence among us of His Excellency Mr. Tiebile Drame, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali. I commend Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, for his very informative briefing and his personal, determined commitment to resolving the crisis in Mali. My country joins other speakers in condemning unequivocally and in the strongest terms the cowardly massacre carried out by armed men in the village of Sobame-Da, in the Mopti region.”

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22. “We must therefore join our efforts to make mediation a central element of the United Nations system for the maintenance of peace and security.”

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23. “We commend the remarkable progress made in the implementation of the Partnership, including through cooperation between the United Nations Secretariat and the African Union Commission, as well as through regular consultations between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire would like to reiterate its belief that mediation remains an effective tool and can be used at every stage of conflict resolution, including to prevent conflicts and address their root causes. However, that effectiveness can be achieved only if it has the advantage of support from the Council as it is currently configured and if it is used in good faith in order to ensure the effective maintenance of international peace.”

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24. “Furthermore, and in a subregional context marked by community violence and transnational organized crime, the establishment of early-warning mechanisms by regional and subregional organizations, such as the ECOWAS Warning and Response Network system, could help prevent emerging crises, thereby avoiding what are sometimes long and difficult negotiations. Cote d'Ivoire is of the view that regional and subregional strategies would be more effective if they had greater support from the United Nations, in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter. My country therefore welcomed the signing on 19 April 2017 of the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security.”

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25. “National conflict prevention and peacebuilding strategies must be expanded through the activities of the regional economic communities, which, under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, can contribute effectively to conflict prevention with the valuable support of the United Nations. For example, thanks to its special mechanism for conflict prevention, management and resolution, and in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has often successfully managed crises at the subregional level. I am pleased to be able to point to ECOWAS's resolute call for a return to constitutional order in Mali following the coup d'etat in 2012 and its successful mediation of the post-electoral crisis in the Gambia.”

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26. “Under the Charter, conflict prevention through mediation is a primary duty of States, which are responsible for taking every possible measure to create the sociopolitical conditions essential to maintaining peace. In the light of that, since the end of our post- electoral crisis the Government of C6te d'Ivoire has been working to implement a national strategy for peacebuilding, based on national reconciliation and strengthening social cohesion through our Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission and a Ministry dedicated to social cohesion and victims of war. In line with that Vision, in 2017 we also created a national coordination centre for our early-warning and response mechanism, which enables us to identify the causes of conflicts and to formulate responses aimed at preventing or containing violence.”

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27. “It is in that context that the Secretary-General is pursuing his tireless efforts, mediated in theatres of conflict by his Special Envoys and Representatives, often in difficult conditions. The High-level Advisory Board on Mediation was established along the same lines, as it reinforces the effectiveness of existing mechanisms. However, in order to achieve maximum efficiency, those mechanisms require a strong political commitment at both the national and regional levels. In other words, ownership by States and regional organizations of those tools is essential. Civil society, especially women, young people, and traditional local leaders must also participate fully in mediation efforts.”

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28. “The ever-increasing human and material costs of the multiplicity and complexity of armed conflicts around the world demand that the international community move from an approach based on managing conflicts to one firmly focused on prevention, with mediation as a priority tool. The Secretary-General's clear intention to place mediation at the core of United Nations action is reflected in his report of 27 June 2017 (A/72/115) on the peaceful settlement of disputes. The pacific settlement of disputes therefore remains a priority for the United Nations and in particular for the Security Council. It is enshrined in Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations, which provides for a range of means that include negotiation, mediation, conciliation and arbitration.”

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29. “Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation commends the presidency of Kuwait for holding today's briefing on the topic of mediation as a tool for conflict prevention. I am also pleased to welcome to the Chamber Ms. Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as well as Mr. Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General. I would like to thank them for their significant contributions to our discussion and to ask them to come back and visit us here often. We need their wisdom and perspective. I would also like to welcome the presence of President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon, who honoured the Council by participating in our meeting this morning.”

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30. “It is also why we intend to support the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant/Da'esh, which is responsible for collecting, storing and preserving evidence of crimes committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant in Iraq. The issue that brought use here today is inextricably linked to the persistence of armed conflicts. Working together to prevent conflict throughout the world by combating their root causes is, as far as my delegation is concerned, the first step towards a definitive solution to the issue of missing persons. All of our energies should be invested to that end.”

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31. “Indeed, although it is true that, under international humanitarian law, the responsibility for preventing disappearances and the search for missing persons lie first and foremost with local authorities, it is also true that it must be built upon as part of collective responsibility and sustained cooperation at the regional level. It is by combining our resources and sharing experiences and good practices that we will be able to fill the capacity gaps that exist in preventing the disappearance of persons during armed conflicts. That is why C6te d'Ivoire encourages cooperation between the Iraqi and Kuwaiti authorities in order to provide a definitive answer to the issue of missing Kuwaiti nationals and facilitate the return of property, including Kuwaiti national archives.”

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32. “Similarly, the creation of databases, which foster information-sharing among detainees and their families, could prevent people from going missing and assist in the processing of human remains, according to established standards, so as to allow for the identification of missing persons. To that end, we are of the view that the establishment of a centralized tracing agency as a reference point for the creation of databases, which can serve as a neutral intermediary tool between parties to a conflict, is equally relevant. Preventing the disappearance ofpersons in conflict would be in vain if political will and national, regional and international ownership did not support it.”

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33. “In addition, the promotion of and respect for normative frameworks for the protection of civilians and to combat the phenomenon of enforced disappearances during conflict could be more effective if our collective action were part of a preventive approach. That is the View of my delegation. In that respect, the upstream registration of detainees and the sharing of information pertaining to detention cases could allow for the mapping of detention facilities and the identification of detainees, thereby facilitating the work of agencies specialized in protecting their rights and physical well-being. That approach would also force parties to conflict to face up to their responsibilities under international law and allow for the proper prosecution to be conducted if detainees were to go missing.”

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34. “Similarly, the international community's firm stance against the proven challenges to the international legal framework must be demonstrated in the commitment of all States to cooperating fully with accountability mechanisms provided for that purpose for impartial investigations and prosecutions against the perpetrators of crimes related to the disappearance of persons. That is why my delegation believes that capacity-building in States emerging from conflict is absolutely vital. It should provide them with the necessary legal and institutional mechanisms to conduct national and international investigations that allow for the prosecution of individuals or groups guilty of enforced disappearances.”

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35. “The resolution is distinguished by the relevance of the measures that are proposed for the prevention of disappearances, support for families, ways to fight impunity and support for the pursuit of truth. cote d'Ivoire is of the view that the appeal of the international community for the respect of international humanitarian law and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance during hostilities must transcend partisan positions to reflect our common commitment to the principle of the protection of civilians.”

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36. “The International Committee of the Red Cross is currently looking for more than a 100,000 missing persons around the world. In that regard, I recall that the number of reported cases represents only a minute portion of the people who are actually missing. The respective reports of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians of May 2019 (S/2019/373), the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances and the International Committee of the Red Cross agree as to the scale and complexity of the phenomenon of missing persons in armed conflict. That requires us more than ever to take coordinated action to understand the profound trends of this phenomenon and identify collective effective solutions. That is why Cote d'Ivoire supported resolution 2474 (2019), which was adopted today by Council members.”

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37. “Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I thank the Kuwaiti presidency of the Security Council for organizing this briefing on missing persons in armed conflict. I also have the pleasure of welcoming your presence among us, Mr. President, which demonstrates that, as with many countries that have witnessed the horrors of war, the question of missing persons in armed conflict remains at the heart of your country's priorities. Ijoin my voice to those who spoke before me in thanking Ms. Reena Ghelani and Mr. Peter Maurer for their informative briefings on how acute this phenomenon is. The stories of thousands of missing men, women and children in armed conflict engages the entire international community and more specifically the entities that seek to defend human rights law and humanitarian law.”

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38. “Similarly, we welcome the outstanding contribution of the European Union Rule ofLaw Mission in Kosovo, which has helped to build transparent, democratic and multi-ethnic institutions in the country since 2008. Like the memory of peoples and States emerging from particularly violent conflicts, such as that which rocked the Balkans in the 1990s, deep stigmas and divergences have been slow to fade, and relations between Serbia and Kosovo are the perfect illustration of that. However, those two sovereign entities must agree to maintain good-neighbourly relations and should create the conditions for lasting peace and stability between their countries in particular, and in the Balkans in general, to ensure the happiness of their respective peoples.”

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39. “The support of UNMIK is crucial as it could become a genuine catalyst of efforts geared towards reconciliation among the various communities, which is a prerequisite for restoring peaceful coexistence between Kosovo and Serbia. To that end, it is worth noting and acknowledging the initiative to promote the learning of the Albanian and Serbian languages in both communities, as well as the holding of the third annual Kosovo Youth Assembly. Various other initiatives aimed at women and young people, among others, also deserve to be commended. Cote d'Ivoire also encourages the authorities of Kosovo to pursue their efforts to entrench the rule of law and combat corruption and impunity.”

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40. “We commend the European Union for its mediation efforts and believe that it should continue to play a leading role concerning the issue, as it pertains in particular to preventive diplomacy efforts to be undertaken with a view to normalizing relations between Kosovo and Serbia. With regard to the comprehensive implementation of the Brussels Agreement, my country takes this opportunity to reiterate its appreciation for the excellent work done by UNMIK personnel in support of the Government of Kosovo. We also reiterate our full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Tanin, given his remarkable personal commitment.”

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41. “It must justify the tireless efforts of the United Nations and other institutional actors to normalize the situation between Belgrade and Pristina. That is why my country is satisfied to note the desire expressed by Presidents Aleksandar Vucie and Hashim Thaci to pursue this critical dialogue in Paris in July 2019. Cote d'Ivoire is convinced that no obstacle, no matter how complex, is impossible to overcome in the dispute between Kosovo and Serbia so long as both parties engage, resolutely and in good faith, in dialogue to reach bold compromises that will guarantee peace and stability for their peoples and for the Balkans.”

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42. “We are therefore worried by the persistence of tensions that are further exacerbating the climate of mistrust between Serbia and Kosovo and could even serve to catalyse the deterioration of the sociopolitical and security situation between the two countries and in the Balkans more generally. My country therefore calls on the Serbian and Kosovar parties to work responsibly and in good faith to preserve the gains made by pursuing dialogue, especially under the auspices of the European Union. In this connection, we believe that the issues of import tariffs and the immunity of United Nations officials need to be urgently addressed. Maintaining and even strengthening stability as it stands must be a top priority for the international community.”

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43. “Mr. Adom (C6te d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I too thank Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), and Mr. Miguel de Serpa Soares, Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, for their enlightening briefings. I also welcome the participation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia in this meeting, as well as that of the Ambassador ofKosovo to the United States of America. Cote d'Ivoire notes with concern the lack of significant progress in the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade. This dialogue should pave the way towards a definitive settlement of the Kosovo issue and lead to reconciliation between the two countries.”

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44. “We therefore call on the members of the Council and all parties in Somalia to work towards the full implementation of this resolution, with a view to restoring lasting peace and stability to Somalia.”

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45. “Cote d'Ivoire believes that the presence ofAMISOM in Somalia is essential during the ongoing transition process, given the current security context. My country therefore welcomes that the resolution recognizes the Mission's fundamental role and important contributions to the creation of security conditions conducive to the building of the State of Somalia. It is our Council's duty to encourage AMISOM. and help it fully carry out its mission in order to consolidate the current gains, which, although precarious, are still encouraging. That is why we particularly welcome that the resolution takes into account certain concerns we previously expressed regarding the need to match the realities on the ground with the human and material resources needed for the effective operation of AMISOM.”

    2019-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8537 (2019) · source

46. “Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): As your presidency draws to a close, Mr. President, we would like to commend you for your efforts to ensure that our work is carried out in the best conditions. We thank you for your excellent work. My delegation welcomes the adoption of resolution 2472 (2019), which renews the mandate of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for one year. We particularly welcome the fact that the Security Council adopted it unanimously. We thank the United Kingdom, in its capacity as penholder and facilitator for the negotiations. We also thank the other delegations for their active contributions and their sense of compromise, without which this welcome and vital consensus would not have been possible.”

    2019-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8537 (2019) · source

47. “We must therefore redouble our efforts and show patience and common sense in bringing the parties that are still reluctant to join the peace and thereby help the South Sudanese parties to fully implement the Revitalized Agreement, which is the only way to bring lasting peace back to South Sudan.”

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48. “We should also be able to assess advances and direct our efforts to ensure dynamic progress. Our friends and brothers in South Sudan need our united and constructive action today more than ever, and our encouragement in their difficult quest for peace. We all know that the route to peace is not a long, quiet river. The history of every people has taught us that. We therefore consider it essential that the Security Council, the African Union, IGAD and all the actors involved in South Sudan give it helpful support in order to preserve and strengthen the positive momentum we have seen on the ground.”

    2019-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8536 (2019) · source

49. “Now that several months have passed since the signing of the Agreement, Cote d'Ivoire has noted an improvement in the overall security situation and the fact that the signatories have largely respected the cessation of hostilities agreement. We also welcome the signatories' commitment to the comprehensive implementation of the Revitalized Agreement, to which they have freely subscribed. As the political process continues, Cote d'Ivoire supports the African Union's recommendation in which it encourages all the parties to refrain from any measures that could weaken the political process and thereby jeopardize the gains achieved, however small they may be. The fact is that the Council's role should not be limited to the constant imposition of sanctions.”

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50. “Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the holding of this meeting on the renewal of the sanctions regime for South Sudan. My delegation decided to abstain in the voting on resolution 2471 (2019) for the following reasons. On 12 September 2018, after several years of conflict, the warring parties in South Sudan signed the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. That important step was made possible by the continued engagement of various actors in South Sudan, particularly the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through the mediation efforts of the Presidents of the Sudan and Uganda.”

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