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first: 1992-10-13
most recent: 2023-12-21
sittings or episodes: 98
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“It goes without saying that the involvement of all parties in good faith will allow for progress on the file, eliminating any differences that hinder further progress in the investigations. The international community in general and the Council in particular must continue to be concerned about the potential re-emergence of, and increase in, threats of chemical warfare and must take urgent steps to accelerate action towards a world free of chemical weapons. As parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention and members of the Organization for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons, the A3 defends the principle of general and universal disarmament for all States and advocates greater commitment and the establishment of more partnerships among States on matters related to disarmament with a view to achieving international peace and security.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9275 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we would like to call upon all sides directly involved in the ongoing investigations to assume their responsibilities in collaborating with the Investigation and Identification Team in order to bring to light the common findings of its work so that, once the allegations are confirmed, their perpetrators can be held accountable and justice done for the victims. However, we welcome the cooperation between the OPCW and the Syrian National Authority on the most recent mission of the OPCW’s limited group of experts, which constitutes a further step towards collaboration on the ongoing investigation and the full implementation of the chemical weapons elimination programme.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9275 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Mozambique. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Council, namely Gabon, Ghana and my own country, Mozambique. I thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her briefing on the status of the implementation of the elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons programme. I welcome the participation in this meeting of the representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Türkiye. We take note of the third report of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Investigation and Identification Team, which was issued on 27 January 2023.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9275 (2023) · source
“I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9275 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Türkiye to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/158, which contains the text of a letter dated 28 February 2023 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mrs. Nakamitsu.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9275 (2023) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.50 a.m.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“(spoke in French) We encourage UNMISS to continue to engage in the coordination and implementation of the partnership with all relevant actors, such as the African Union, IGAD, the European Union and the troika — the United States, the United Kingdom and Norway — in support of the Government and the people of South Sudan for a lasting peace. Accordingly, we strongly hope that we, the members of the Security Council, will be able during the negotiations on the renewal of the UNMISS mandate to agree on ways to support the strengthening of South Sudan’s logistical, material, financial and judicial capacities for the enhanced protection of civilians. (spoke in English) I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of South Sudan.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“The A3 once again calls on the South Sudanese parties and the Government to commit the necessary political capital and resources, which they can harness internally, toexpeditingtheimplementationofallpending tasks within the agreed timelines. The implementation process must continue to fully represent the spectrum of all South Sudanese populations including all regions of the country, political affiliations, and women, youth and civil society. Before we conclude, the A3 wishes to convey its deep appreciation to the troop- and police-contributing countries and to UNMISS for their work in South Sudan.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“In a difficult economic context, the financial support of the international community is crucial to the effective implementation of the road map and the Revitalized Agreement. The continued support of the international community will allow South Sudan to carry out the implementation of pending initiatives related to the creation of the command-and-control structure of the army, redeployment and logistics, and for the country to adequately address the challenges and root causes of the conflict. The A3 values the training of the necessary unified forces for phase I, which involved about 50,000 trainees. We hope that the process will move to phase II with financial support from the international community.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“From the A3’s perspective, addressing the need to include young people and women in the peace processes would yield the desired results and improve the cohesion among communities, owing to their influential role in those communities, which can contribute to strengthening the collective responsibility to preserve peace. In that context, the A3 encourages the Government and political and civil-society leaders to promote their participation and build consensus in order to better achieve full implementation of the agreed benchmarks in the political process. The A3 believes that sustaining the peace process requires paying attention to critical issues. In that connection, we would like to draw the Council’s attention to and express serious concern about the limitations and technical, financial and resource challenges facing South Sudan.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique welcome all initiatives from the various sources willing to provide assistance to the people affected, and we urge the competent South Sudanese authorities to maintain their commitment by collaborating with humanitarian workers and securing their working environment. The A3 believes that the effective implementation of the Revitalized Agreement is a crucial pathway to lasting peace in South Sudan. Most important, the root causes of conflict should be addressed. As the most vulnerable groups in societies facing protracted conflict, women and young people should be a focus of the decision-making process.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“In our view, South Sudan is a perfect illustration of the link between security issues and climate change. We therefore call for the enhanced support of the international community. We commend the efforts of humanitarian workers, especially those working under enormous challenges to bring relief to women, children and other internally displaced people. We therefore strongly condemn attacks on humanitarian workers. We welcome their commitment, despite the security situation in South Sudan, and call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law and allow unhindered access for humanitarian organizations.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“We also commend the statements made by the international partners of South Sudan calling for the parties’ greater engagement in ending the conflict and restoring peace. On the humanitarian track, the A3 underlines that South Sudan is facing the worst humanitarian crisis since its independence. Among other factors, the situation is the result of intercommunal clashes and the effects of climate change, particularly four years of unprecedented floods, which have caused massive displacements and crop destruction. The extreme weather conditions are wearing down the resilience of the displaced communities, which have been hit by repeated disasters. We reiterate that the Horn of Africa is bearing the brunt of the consequences of climate change.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“In that regard, the A3 expresses concern about the deterioration of the current security situation in the country, as it will not contribute to the aim of consolidating the national reconciliation process but will rather only aggravate the current economic and humanitarian challenges confronting South Sudan, the youngest in our community of nations. In that regard, the A3 would like to take this opportunity to urge the South Sudanese people to remain committed to the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement. We encourage the political actors to continue showing leadership and patriotism. They must build on the benefits of Pope Francis’s visit to the country from 3 to 5 February, which was aimed at reviving the peace process.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“The A3 welcomes and is deeply encouraged by President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s appeal to the people of South Sudan to refrain from engaging in violent actions and embrace joint synergies to overcome the country’s challenges. We very much welcome the adoption of relevant legislation on the Transitional Constitution and of bills establishing the National Police Service Act and National Prison Service Act. We believe that those important tools will not only consolidate peace and State institutions but will also pave the way for further accelerating steps towards political stability, as well as tackling localized conflicts within communities. Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique firmly believe that political stability in South Sudan is urgently needed.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“On the political front, we take note of the important progress made by the Government and the people of South Sudan in their efforts to consolidate the State-building process since the country became independent on 9 July 2011. In recognizing those efforts, the A3 is cognizant of the complexities resulting from the process and commends the Government’s determination to maintain the Revitalized Agreement. In that context, the A3 welcomes the role played by the trilateral task force, composed of the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, in enhancing awareness of the road map and the Revitalized Agreement for peace and political stability in South Sudan.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“Akuei Bona Malwal, Permanent Representative of South Sudan, in today’s meeting. (spoke in English) The A3 wishes to reiterate its solidarity with the people of South Sudan, whose patience and resilience have been tested and overstretched by political uncertainty, conflict and economic hardship. We remain fully cognizant of their sobering history and unrelenting quest to overcome the formidable security, political and socioeconomic challenges they face. In that regard, our statement will focus on four issues: the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan; the transitional security arrangements; the humanitarian and economic situation; and the activities of UNMISS.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Mozambique. (spoke in French) I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), namely, Gabon, Ghana and my country, Mozambique. The A3 commends the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the most recent developments on the ground in South Sudan (S/2023/135). We thank Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and Mr. Tareq Talahma, Acting Director of the Operations and Advocacy Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for their briefings on the situation on the ground. We also welcome the participation of our brother, His Excellency Mr.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Talahma for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, and Mr. Tareq Talahma, Acting Director of the Operations and Advocacy Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/135, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in South Sudan. I now give the floor to Mr. Haysom.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Her Excellency Mrs. Vanessa Frazier, Permanent Representative of Malta, for her service as President of the Security Council for the month of February. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing our deep appreciation to Ambassador Frazier and her team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council’s business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in South Sudan (S/2023/135)”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“We should not conclude without reaffirming that all measures regarding Libya’s frozen assets must be taken in consultation with the Libyan authorities in order to ensure the safekeeping of those assets until they are returned to the Libyan people. We reiterate our call for full respect for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and national unity of Libya, in accordance with resolution 2656 (2022). Those are the basic conditions necessary for the holding of free and fair elections, which will bring order, peace and stability to Libya.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“The humanitarian situation in Libya is also a matter of deep concern to the A3. In our view, the situation of internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, migrants and refugees is disastrous. Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique urgently call for all migrants, refugees and asylum seekers to be treated with dignity throughout the country, especially along the Libyan coast. We also call for thorough investigations into the mistreatment of migrants and refugees and for those responsible for that inhumane treatment to be identified, tried and convicted. The Libyan authorities and international humanitarian actors must take the necessary measures to ensure the safety and protection of populations in need, in accordance with international humanitarian and human rights law.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“There is a need for an inclusive attitude to security-sector reform and the DDR efforts in Libya by taking a regional approach, as well as by integrating the capacity-building and counter-terrorism support extended to countries in the region. We note the relatively stable security situation in Libya and call on all the parties to continue showing restraint by fully complying with the 2020 ceasefire agreement in order to preserve the current relative peace and security. (spoke in French) The A3 is deeply concerned by the continued violations of the arms embargo, which threaten to undo the significant progress achieved so far in the transition process in Libya. In that regard, we call on the international community to respect resolution 1970 (2011) of 26 February 2011.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“We must remember that the peace process in Libya is inextricably linked to the stability of the region. Consultations with neighbouring States and the region are therefore essential. International support should also be extended to cross-border cooperation in the fight against arms trafficking, smuggling and trafficking in persons, among other issues. We further urge that disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) efforts be focused not only on Libya but also undertaken through a collaborative approach with neighbouring States and regional organizations. Cross-border cooperation must also take into account the enabling environment that the conflict offers for the development of terrorism.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“We are encouraged by the recent meeting of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission and the liaison committees of the integrated mechanism for joint coordination and data exchange to facilitate the full withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign forces, as well as foreign fighters, from Libya. The presence of those foreign forces on Libyan soil undermines Libya’s territorial integrity and ownership of the peace process. Their departure is essential to a favourable environment conducive to the advancement of the ongoing political process and leading to the holding of elections in the course of this year. We want to point to the catalytic effect of the Libyan conflict on the Sahel and its consequences for the security situation in the wider region, which continues to deteriorate as terrorism spreads in West African countries and beyond.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“Libya is an African country, and the populations of the continent are the most affected by its instability. It is therefore legitimate for the African Union to be fully engaged at all stages of the resolution of the Libyan crisis. As the A3, we reiterate our call for African solutions to African problems. In that regard, we urge the involvement of the African Union and encourage its active engagement in all aspects of the process in Libya, especially with regard to reconciliation and the electoral and political processes. In that context, the A3 commends the support and facilitation efforts being made by Libya’s neighbours and by regional economic communities and regional mechanisms, as well as the African Union High-Level Committee for Libya, with the aim of sustaining a Libyan-owned and Libyan-led political process.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“The A3 would also like to call on foreign interests in Libya to consider the interests of Libyans first by stopping their support to various factions in this conflict, which exacerbates the situation. The Libyan people are saying “enough is enough” and that we should give peace a chance. That clarion call should be a matter of the utmost urgency. We would like to recall the Secretary-General’s statement at the African Union Summit, held on 18 and 19 February in Addis Ababa, in which he stated his priority for both the United Nations and the African Union: “There is no alternative to elections. They remain the only credible pathway to legitimate, unified governance.” We want to pledge our support to the Secretary-General’s vision in that regard.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“We note in particular that the high-level panel for the elections will seek to address some of the gaps that have been lingered in the past by, first, finalizing the constitutional and legal basis for the elections, taking into account the work already done by the House of Representatives and the High State Council through trust-building among the relevant stakeholders; secondly, creating a road map with clear steps towards the elections; thirdly, agreeing on the parameters for ensuring the security of the electoral process; and fourthly and finally, promoting the adoption of a code of conduct for all actors in the political process, among others.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“We are in favour of any alternative solution proposed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General with the greater involvement of the African Union and the Presidential Council so as to get the country out of the political impasse and organize elections during the year 2023, as ardently desired by the Libyan people. In that regard, we pledge our support for Special Representative Bathily’s plan to set up a high-level panel for the elections that is aimed at bringing all the relevant Libyan stakeholder together and to enable them to reach consensus on the election process for the presidential and parliamentary elections before the end of 2023.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we commend Special Representative of the Secretary- General Bathily for seeking the views of Libyans from all segments of society, regional actors and international partners towards developing a possible way out of the impasse, including by considering possible innovative alternatives in order to move forward while preserving the spirit of the process. In commending the efforts of Special Representative Bathily, the A3 wishes to draw attention to the fact that he cannot succeed if Libyan political actors do not place the interests of Libyans above all other considerations. The people of Libya deserve better, and they are calling for elections as a way out. However, we are cognizant of the fact that elections are not a means to an end, but can be a catalyst towards sustainable peace and security in Libya.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“The A3 welcomes the communiqué of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), adopted on 1 February, on the situation in Libya, through which the AU has once again demonstrated its commitment to a stable and prosperous Libya, in particular with regard to the national reconciliation process in coordination with the Presidential Council. (spoke in English) The A3 wishes to reaffirm its position that the peace process in Libya must be Libyan-led and Libyan- owned, guided by an inclusive dialogue conducive to national reconciliation. We urge the various segments of Libyan society to engage in the talks in good faith, and we look forward to the establishment of the country’s constitution and electoral framework required for the prompt holding of elections so that the Libyan people can freely choose their leaders.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“Mr. Afonso (Mozambique) (spoke in French): I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), namely, Gabon, Ghana and my country, Mozambique. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily, for his briefing, and we welcome the participation of Ambassador Taher Elsonni, Permanent Representative of Libya, in today’s meeting. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Bathily, for his tireless efforts to find a lasting solution to the political and security crisis in Libya. The A3 statement will focus on the following areas: the reconciliation process, the political process, the role of foreign forces, combatants and interests, the arms embargo and the humanitarian situation.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“The anniversary of this conflict must serve as a reminder for the international community to work together to find a negotiated solution to it, guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter.”
2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source
“That means building on the few bright spots of this year-long conflict, such as the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the regular exchanges of prisoners and the Secretary-General’s Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance. More importantly, Mozambique believes that we need to strongly support the good offices of the Secretary- General and tap into his reservoir of moral authority in the quest for a settlement of the conflict. Mozambique has a long-standing commitment to promoting peace and security in our region and beyond. As a country that has experienced numerous conflicts in the past, we understand the importance of supporting diplomatic efforts and respecting humanitarian law in order to bring about peace.”
2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source
“We must uphold the fundamental principle of collective security enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, according to which the security of one is the security of all. In the past, the global community has shown that it is possible to overcome hate and mutual suspicion and find the path to the negotiating table. It is therefore imperative that the international community support all diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. That requires the support of all nations, particularly those that occupy seats on the Security Council. We need to assist the parties involved to engage in negotiations and reach a negotiated solution.”
2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source
“The socioeconomic impact on developing countries, especially in Africa, has been grave. The International Monetary Fund has found that, while the African continent had been slowly emerging from the coronavirus disease pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine is now threatening that recovery. Many of our countries are vulnerable owing to the higher energy and food prices, reduced tourism and potential difficulty accessing international capital markets. From an African perspective, we are all too familiar with the devastating effects of conflicts. We know that wars result only in the suffering of the people, and it is our collective duty — the duty of the international community as a whole — to work towards resolving conflict through peaceful and negotiated solutions.”
2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source
“Mozambique wishes to thank the presidency of Malta for having convened this important meeting. We express our profound gratitude to the Secretary-General for his enlightening briefing. A year has elapsed since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine. Its tragic consequences, spillover effects and ramifications continue to reverberate at the local, regional and global levels, and no end is in sight. As with every conflict, civilians, especially women and children, are bearing the brunt of the violence, and those alive remain traumatized forever. Meanwhile, the conflict has had a negative impact on the world trade and supply chains. It has brought about economic damage, with global trade disruptions affecting transportation costs and virtually all global value chains.”
2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source
“We highly praise the European Union for its efforts towards supporting a training mission on counter- terrorism to address the ongoing security challenges in Cabo Delgado, a province of our own country, Mozambique. Here again, we would like to see the programme further strengthened and consolidated. We believe that such partnerships further strengthen our capabilities on matters pertaining to crisis management, conflict prevention, counter-terrorism, peacebuilding, maritime insecurity and peace operations, among other current security challenges. That is the reason that we welcome our cooperation with the European Union.”
2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source
“The SADC region is in full convergence with the European Union, particularly on programmes such as the programme on support to peace and security in the SADC region, designed to strengthen the capacity of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Coopera- tion. We would like to see that support further increased. With regard to counter-terrorism, we are also encouraged by the EU’s support for SADC’s initiatives to operationalize the SADC Regional Counter- Terrorism Centre, launched in Tanzania in February 2022. The Centre is expected to play a pivotal role in the prevention of radicalism, violent extremism and the financing of terrorism in the region.”
2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source
“In that context, we welcome the European Union’s support to the implementation of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the African Peace and Security Architecture, the African Governance Architecture and Silencing the Guns — a programme that has now been extended to the year 2030. The European Union’s engagement with the African Union to address security problems covers threats posed by terrorism and violent extremism, the illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons and organized crime, among others. It is a programme that enjoys our full support. In the southern Africa region, Mozambique recognizes the support of the European Union under the implementation of the SADC Indicative Strategic Plan for the Organ and its invaluable contribution to the strengthening of the SADC peace and security architecture.”
2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source
“That justifies the partnership between the European Union and the African Union, which must be based on a shared interest in tackling the root causes of conflicts, including through the promotion of sustainable development. We believe that such as approach must be anchored in the African Union’s principle according to which African problems require African solutions first. In our understanding, that axiom does not mean the exclusion of the international community from engaging in African problems. Quite the contrary, it calls for deeper cooperation. We believe that it was in that spirit that it was referred to at the sixth European Union–African Union summit, held on 17 and 18 February 2022.”
2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source
“It is a partnership that we value and that deepened with the conclusion of the 1989 Lomé IV Convention. In our view, such collaboration between the European Union and the African Union is one of the most effective elements of the broader EU–Africa relationship. Since 2021, the European Peace Facility has been enabling the European Union to channel assistance directly to the regional economic communities, such as SADC, towards regional peace and security support operations. That has allowed for an enhanced flexibility, a faster reaction time and better results for the continent, thereby avoiding higher transaction costs and unnecessary delays. Peace and stability in Africa are a matter of the utmost importance and of global concern.”
2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source
“As a member of both the African Union and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Mozambique welcomes its cooperation with the European Union, especially with regard to support for African-led programmes on the prevention and resolution of conflicts. In that connection, we note that since 2004, the European Union has been a contributing partner to the African Union conflict prevention efforts through the African Peace Facility, which is a fund managed in partnership with the African Union Commission. That has allowed for the financing of African-led peace support operations and capacity-building for African Union institutions and African Union-led conflict prevention initiatives. As a matter of fact, peace, security and governance have been a long-standing thematic pillar of the European Union–Africa partnership.”
2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source
“Mozambique commends Malta for having convened this important briefing. We thank the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy for his important and insightful briefing. The Security Council is vested with the primary responsibility for maintaining global, regional and local peace and security. Articles 52 to 54, or simply Chapter VIII, of the Charter of the United Nations serve the purpose of guiding us with regard to regional cooperation related to peace and security. The dialogue between the United Nations and the European Union (EU) must be viewed in that perspective. It is an important platform, which adds value to our concerted efforts in the promotion of peace and security internationally.”
2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source
“We strongly urge Israelis and Palestinians to work constructively together to lay the groundwork for a lasting peace based on the full and immediate realization of the right to self-determination of the Palestinian people and the right to existence of the State of Israel.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“We reiterate our urgent and strong appeal for increased, predictable and sustainable support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, as well as for the World Food Programme, which will enable both organizations to continue to alleviate human suffering and ensure a level of dignity for the refugees and internally displaced persons in the region. Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 2334 (2016), among others, as well as various General Assembly resolutions and decisions, form the political and legal basis for a two-State solution, and our efforts for peace in the region must therefore align with them. We must continue encouraging the parties to pursue that path.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“In that context, we want to underline once again that the construction and expansion of settlements are totally contrary to international law and undermine the prospects for peace and for the establishment of a Palestinian State. We urge all the contending parties to exercise restraint and to halt all acts of provocation and hostility in order to create favourable conditions that can lead to a resumption of the long-stalled direct dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis. We welcome the efforts by international partners aimed at exerting positive influence regarding respect for the rule of law and democracy in Palestine by creating the conditions necessary for holding presidential and legislative elections in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“In this regard, we wish to reiterate our strong support for the presidential statement just read out by the President of the Council and adopted by it this morning (S/PRST/2023/1). We continue to express our deep concern over the unilateral actions and excessive use of force by the Israeli Government against refugees in Jenin, including women and children. We hold the view that peoples of both Israel and Palestine deserve a peaceful and prosperous life and future. They should be able, in the words of the Preamble of the Charter of the United Nations, “to practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbours...”.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“Mozambique wishes to thank Mr. Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, and Ms. Leni Stenseth, Deputy Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), for their comprehensive briefings on the current situation in the region. We reiterate our full support for their efforts towards a just and durable peace in the region and towards the well-being of the Palestinian people. We note that since the last time the Security Council considered the issue before us (see S/PV.9246), the Palestinian question has registered no progress. On the contrary, the vicious cycle of violence tends to grow at an alarming pace.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source