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Afonso

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first: 1992-10-13
most recent: 2023-12-21
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“Overall, the A3 shares the view that much more needs to be done at the national, regional and international levels to help consolidate the gains made in addressing the situation in Mali. On the humanitarian front, the heightened level of insecurity resulting from terrorist activities, which has put an estimated 8.8 million people in need of humanitarian assistance — an increase of 17 per cent compared to last year — is of great concern and requires urgent attention. Other aggravating factors, including the food crisis and the adverse impact of climate change, continue to persist and must be tackled. It is essential for donor partners to scale up humanitarian support to help meet the 2023 humanitarian response plan’s target of $751.5 million.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“In all of that, the A3’s ultimate goal is to ensure the implementation of the peace agreement, which is at the heart of achieving lasting peace in Mali. We welcome the forward-looking proposals by the international mediation team to help address the concerns of all the parties to the agreement. We encourage them to remain engaged and present their responses and views in a manner that will help chart a way forward. We further call on the parties to remain united in a way that will foster progress in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes, including the development of the national strategic plan for 2022 to 2024, which will advance the reconciliation process.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“Coordinated action by the competent national, regional and international actors to prevent the return of foreign terrorist fighters and the proliferation of small arms and light weapons should be prioritized. On the political front, we commend the Malian authorities for their efforts in setting a date for the referendum. We encourage them to sustain a dialogue with all stakeholders in order to address differences on the draft constitution and, more importantly, the restoration of constitutional order. We welcome the cooperation and support of the Local Follow- Up Committee and development partners towards enhancing the work of the Independent Authority for Election Management. We share the view that such sustained support will help it deliver the peaceful and credible holding of elections for the Malian people.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“It is therefore essential that the best elements of those regional mechanisms find space in the forthcoming strategic review by the Independent High-level Panel on Security and Development in the Sahel, led by former President Issoufou, as part of a comprehensive approach to dealing with the security challenges in Mali and the Sahel at large. We are mindful of the constraints on resources facing those regional initiatives. We believe more than ever that the Council has to come to together to meet its goal of answering the long-standing call for adequate and predictable funding for the regional mechanisms from assessed contributions. The insecurity in Mali and the Sahel region is also related to the destabilization of Libya, and we are concerned about its adverse impact on the country and the region in general.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“We also encourage the host country’s authorities to step up their cooperation with the Mission to enable it to fulfil its mandate, including removing restrictions on their land and air movement. Furthermore, we would like to reiterate our long-standing position that effective regional mechanisms, such as the Multinational Joint Task Force, the Joint Force of Group of Five for the Sahel and the Accra Initiative, are crucial. They can complement the efforts to tackle the protracted insecurity in the country and the region.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“However, with regard to that, we share the view that consideration should be given to certain useful elements, among them the Mission’s ability to improve the protection of civilians and the safety and security of personnel, facilitate the restoration of State authority in vulnerable areas in order to strengthen confidence and cooperation with the host country’s authorities, enhance its presence in all the critical areas of the country to tackle insecurity, support the road map for peaceful elections and promote trust among all the signatory parties to resume dialogue towards the implementation of the peace agreement. In addition, we should consider elements that would help position MINUSMA to better support regional counter-terrorism mechanisms to address the terrorist threat.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“We are very concerned about the security gaps that have been created with the withdrawal of some TCCs, as well as about restrictions on the use of air assets for intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance purposes and other logistical challenges that hamper the Mission’s effectiveness. We welcome the efforts to expedite the deployment of troops in areas affected by the withdrawals in order to enhance the Mission’s effectiveness. We note the Secretary-General’s call for streamlining MINUSMA’s tasks around a limited set of priorities, with a view to improving its overall effectiveness.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“The tragic loss of life among civilians and security personnel due to those terrorist attacks is deeply regrettable. It emphasizes how important it is that we move beyond a business-as-usual approach by embracing more robust measures to help deal with the situation. We commend the Malian authorities for their efforts to develop a new security strategy, as well as their huge investment in building military capacity. We encourage more support from donor partners to contribute to their ability to deal effectively with the security situation. In that connection, the A3 would like to acknowledge MINUSMA’s proactive actions in maximizing its limited resources by implementing an integrated plan.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“They include determining the preferred option from those provided by the Secretary-General in his strategic review of MINUSMA (S/2023/36) in view of the Mission’s upcoming mandate renewal this month. That is coupled with heightened insecurity following the increasing incidence of terrorist activities, which have led to loss of life and injury among both civilians and security personnel. We also note with concern the gaps resulting from the withdrawal of troop-contributing countries (TCCs), the deteriorating humanitarian situation and the persisting challenges concerning the protection of civilians. The A3 condemns all terrorist attacks in the country in the strongest terms. We express our deep condolences to the families and victims of those atrocious acts.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“We welcome the gains that have been made, including the announcement of a date for the referendum, the inclusive processes in the drafting of a constitution and the commitment of the Malian authorities to addressing the challenges to the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali resulting from the Algiers process. We also acknowledge the accelerated progress towards the restoration of constitutional order, the resumption of cooperation between Mali and neighbouring countries and the diplomatic efforts of the Local Follow-up Committee of the Transition in Mali, made up of the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and MINUSMA. Alongside those positive developments there are political, security and humanitarian challenges.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Council, Gabon, Ghana and my own country, Mozambique (A3). We welcome the quarterly report of the Secretary- General on Mali (S/2023/402) and thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. El- Ghassim Wane, for his important and insightful briefing and for his effective leadership of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). We welcome the participation in this meeting of His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali. Since the previous briefing to the Council (see S/PV.9302), we have witnessed some positive signs in the political situation in Mali.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“We reaffirm our profound appreciation for the Special Coordinator’s sustained and continued efforts to restart a genuine and legitimate political process, leading to peace. Mozambique wishes to reiterate its long-standing and principled position in support of the right to self- determination of the Palestinian people and the right to exist of the State of Israel.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“In that context, we strongly urge Israel to halt all of its settlement expansion and land occupation, as those actions frustrate the major goal of achieving a two- State solution. We call on the Council to exercise its influence to ensure that Israelis and Palestinians abide by the internationally endorsed decisions for a just solution, based on the decisions of the Council, the resolutions of the General Assembly, the Madrid principles and the Arab Peace Initiative. We call on the international community for urgent, greater and more predictable and sustainable support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and the World Food Programme. They need to be able to respond to the dire humanitarian situation facing Palestine.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“Amid what appear to be promising signs of normalization and détente in the Middle East, the continued plight of the Palestinians in the occupied territories and the erosion of hope for any prospect of a two-State solution are deeply disturbing. They testify to the abysmal failure of our collective efforts to force the parties to the conflict towards the real concessions necessary for peace to prevail after nearly seven decades of conflict. We commend recent diplomatic efforts in the region aimed at reviving the peace process and addressing major impediments to peace between Israelis and Palestinians. We encourage those initiatives and further urge the parties to pursue them in earnest.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“We thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his important update and his efforts for peace, stability and understanding in the Middle East. We express our appreciation to Ms. Tania Hary, Executive Director of Gisha, for her excellent briefing to the Security Council. During our previous meeting on the Middle East peace process and the Israeli-Palestine conflict in April (see S/PV.9309), we expressed our condemnation of the high number of deaths, injuries, imprisonments and land occupations that have been unfolding in the region. Today we want to reiterate our call for the illegal occupation and aggression to cease. Most importantly, we advocate an immediate resumption of negotiations and a revitalization of the peace process between the conflicting parties.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“Gabon, Ghana, and Mozambique pay tribute to the Sudanese people for the courage and strength they have demonstrated during these difficult times. While paying tribute to the Sudanese people, we wish to state that the Sudanese parties must not lose sight of the central objective of resuming the transition process towards an inclusive, democratic, civilian-led transition Government that is able to address the acute political and economic recovery of the country. We urge the Sudanese people to refrain from acts of violence and tread the path of national unity, reconciliation and the building of peace in the country.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“We also encourage humanitarian assistance through other multilateral and bilateral mechanisms, paying particular attention to the socioeconomic situation in the Sudan. The A3 welcomes all efforts aimed at achieving a humanitarian truce and the establishment of humanitarian corridors. We call for better coordination of all the actors and stress the need to ensure that humanitarian assistance is provided in the Sudan and in neighbouring countries in compliance of the guiding principles governing the delivery of humanitarian aid. The A3 wishes to reaffirm the centrality of the role of the African Union, IGAD and the trilateral mechanism in stabilizing the situation in the Sudan. We call for respect for the Sudan’s sovereignty in dealing with its challenges.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“With the eruption of these armed confrontations and the disruption of chains of supply of several products already associated with the socioeconomic vulnerabilities, the humanitarian situation has gotten worse. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/355) indicates that more than 700,000 people have been internally displaced, most of whom are from Khartoum, West Darfur and South Darfur. With the current crisis, more than 150,000 people are estimated to have left the Sudan. In order to respond to the humanitarian crisis, the A3 reiterates the appeal for sustained support for the 2023 humanitarian response plan for the Sudan. The plan targets 12.5 million people through more than 200 projects in such key sectors as education, health, child protection, gender-based violence and nutrition.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“They are in serious breach of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. We reiterate that targeting civilian populations is totally unacceptable. It constitutes a gross violation of international humanitarian law. Perpetrators of such acts should be brought to justice in due course. Ghana, Gabon and Mozambique are deeply concerned about the spillover effects of the current crisis in neighbouring countries, including the increase of cross-border flows of refugees, which may lead to an increase in violence. In this context, there is a need for stronger collaboration between UNITAMS and other United Nations Missions and entities operating in the region, in order to properly identify early-warning signs of escalation of violence in the region. The humanitarian situation was already dire in the Sudan.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“It has created a conducive environment for exacerbating the intercommunal clashes that already continue to pose security challenges in some regions of the country, particularly in Darfur, Blue Nile and South and West Kordofan states. That situation poses serious security threats to the seven neighbouring countries. Human rights violations, including attacks on the civilian population, particularly women, children and vulnerable people; diplomatic personnel and United Nations and humanitarian workers are being reported, and we condemn those attacks. We register with grave concern the targeting of diplomatic premises, including the widespread looting of United Nations premises, particularly in Khartoum and Darfur. The A3 condemns in the strongest terms these criminal acts.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“The A3 further commends the African Union for the formulation of a de-escalation plan which will concretely contribute to the stabilization efforts. The Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces are therefore encouraged to fully embrace the de-escalation plan for the benefit of the Sudan, the Sudanese people and the region. We also welcome UNITAMS strenuous efforts towards the cessation of hostilities and return to political negotiations. We take this opportunity to encourage UNITAMS to continue to assist the political transition in the Sudan and support the peace process and the implementation of the Juba Agreement. The security situation in the Sudan is deteriorating and alarming owing to the current crisis.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“The A3 deplores the dramatic deterioration of the situation in the Sudan, which undermines all the progress achieved particularly in the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement. It is evident that the current crisis puts the progress achieved thus far at risk. Therefore, the A3 emphasizes the need for the parties to silence the guns immediately and return to the path of negotiation. Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique commend the leadership of the African Union and IGAD in seeking solutions to address the situation in the Sudan. We stress that the trilateral mechanism is crucial to have a viable, sustainable and credible political process, focusing on the resort to dialogue between the parties in conflict, to build inclusive and long-standing peace in the sisterly country.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“We have noted the report of the Secretary- General on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) (S/2023/355). (spoke in English) The A3 would like to commend UNITAMS for the tremendous work it has conducted in a very difficult and challenging environment which characterizes the current situation in the Sudan. The invaluable work of UNITAMS, with the cooperation of the Sudanese authorities, has facilitated the evacuation of civilians, diplomatic personnel and humanitarian workers from areas of intense fighting in the Sudan. Furthermore, UNITAMS has sought to continue with humanitarian assistance to the Sudanese people, despite all the challenges.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“Mr. Afonso (Mozambique) (spoke in French): I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3) — Gabon, Ghana and my own country, Mozambique. The A3 sincerely thanks this morning’s briefers for their very important contributions. We thank His Excellency Mr. Volker Perthes, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Sudan; His Excellency Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security; and His Excellency Mr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). We welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of the Sudan at this meeting.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“In that context, the A3 encourages UNAMI and the United Nations country team to continue innovative experiments related to water resources The increased frequency of climate-related crises constitutes a serious threat multiplier, as it increases the risk of poverty, food insecurity, biodiversity loss, displacement, forced migration and related instability. That is the argument put forward by the A3 in favour of raising the Council’s profile in addressing climate, peace and security. In conclusion, we, the A3, reiterate our strong support for UNAMI’s efforts in the implementation of its mandate, including the commitment to support the Government and the people of Iraq.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“While noting the continued challenges in the settlement of internally displaced persons in Iraq, we look forward to hearing more in future reports on the results of the integration and the relocation measures of the national plan of the Government of Iraq, as well as the Secretary-General’s Action Agenda on Internal Displacement, of which Iraq is a pilot country. The A3 joins other countries in expressing concerns over Iraq’s growing vulnerability to climate change. The reporting period witnessed events of severe flooding affecting several parts of the country, including the Kurdistan region and the capital, Baghdad, as well as the worsening of desertification and the rapid disappearance of arable land.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“We welcome the continued electoral assistance provided by UNAMI to Iraq’s federal and regional authorities, officials from electoral institutions, representatives of political parties and civil society organizations on issues related to elections. That is an essential task for the long- term political stability and democratic viability of the Iraqi State. On the humanitarian front, the A3 acknowledges the overall improvement in the humanitarian situation in Iraq, although returns to areas of origin remain, in our judgement, slow.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“The A3 joins the international public praise of Iraq’s Government for its role in the conclusion of the Beijing agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia, a diplomatic effort with important ramifications towards regional détente in the Middle East and beyond. While regional dialogue in itself cannot overcome the decades of polarization and antagonisms that led to conflict and destruction in Iraq, it is certainly an important starting point in lowering tensions and promoting an environment conducive to peace and tolerance to the benefit of the wider Middle East. The A3 recognizes the vital role played by UNAMI in supporting Iraq in overcoming its myriad political, humanitarian and development challenges.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“The A3 therefore supports the Iraqi security forces’ efforts to ensure the lasting defeat of Da’esh and emphasizes the importance of combating terrorism, while respecting the sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity of Iraq. At the regional level, we welcome the Iraqi Government’s diplomatic efforts to promote a foreign policy aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and promoting economic cooperation. We note with satisfaction the various visits and meetings held by the Government during the reporting period with neighbouring countries, regional and international actors, including the Secretary-General. That is, in our view, an unequivocal expression of willingness to advance a foreign policy agenda focused on achieving peace and stability in Iraq and in the entire region.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“We applaud those political and economic developments as tangible and concrete benefits resulting from efforts by the Government of Iraq towards a stable political environment in which Iraqis can thrive, prosper and benefit from the peace dividend. With regard to the security situation, Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique note the indication in the Secretary- General’s report (S/2023/340) of an overall decline in attacks attributed to Da’esh in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. However, we remain seriously concerned by the persistent threat from Da’esh and other terrorist and violent extremist groups in Iraq. Coupled with the proliferation of weapons in the region, Da’esh and other extremist outfits continue to pose a serious threat to international peace and security.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“The A3 further encourages the active participation of all segments of Iraqi society, including women, young people and representatives of civil society and religious leaders. That is essential to build consensus and legitimize the electoral process and its outcome. The continued path to Iraq’s stability is also a function of addressing the outstanding issues between the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government. The A3 therefore welcomes the progress made in the consultations between Baghdad and Erbil in resolving disputes related to revenue sharing and hydrocarbon management, which led to the temporary agreement on 4 April on the resumption of oil exports. We urge both parties to seize the positive atmosphere that is created to secure a more permanent accord.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“We also take note of the approval by the Council of Ministers of a draft federal budget bill for the period from 2023 to 2025 and its ongoing consideration by the Council of Representatives. We express optimism that the Council of Representatives will soon be able to agree on the budget, which will be instrumental for the implementation of the Government’s priorities. In a similar vein, we commend the Government’s decision to hold provincial council elections by December 2023. We consider that measure an important sign of the continued strength and resilience of Iraq’s democratic journey. In that context, we urge productive consultations between the Council of Ministers and the Independent High Electoral Commission.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“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 own country, Mozambique. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for her briefing on developments in Iraq. We recognize Ms. Khanim Latif, Founder and Director of Asuda for Combating Violence Against Women, and we thank her for her important testimony. We also wish to recognize the participation of the Permanent Representative of Iraq in today’s meeting. The A3 is encouraged by the commitment of the Government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani in implementing the reform agenda, including efforts to fight corruption, create jobs and improve the delivery of public services.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“We therefore call for the Initiative, which is due to expire this week, to be renewed, improved and expanded, in line with the findings of the Secretary-General’s Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“In that context, we call on the parties in Ukraine to take urgent measures to ensure an environment in which the conditions are conducive to aiding distribution, with safeguards for aid delivery, as well as to reconstruction and fostering long-term peace and reconciliation in the country. We reiterate our urgent call on the belligerent parties to immediately return to direct negotiations conducted in good faith. We believe that the peace initiatives put forward by a number of States, including Member States of the Council, should be given a chance. Political settlement is the right way to address humanitarian problems. In that context, we agree with Mr. Griffiths that the Black Sea Grain Initiative is critically important.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“It is heartbreaking to know that conflicts remain the major driver of humanitarian crises, and more so in Ukraine. Humanitarian action is an imperative that aims to better address the demands of those in need, particularly in terms of protection and assistance. Notwithstanding all the existing international legal frameworks that govern the protection of civilians, including the humanitarian dimension, guaranteeing the effective protection of civilians in conflicts remains a formidable challenge. It is our principled position that humanitarian work must be given a high priority.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“Mozambique thanks Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for his update. We commend him and his team for their noble and tireless work worldwide. I acknowledge the presence in today’s meeting of the Permanent Representative of Ukraine. According to the Global Humanitarian Overview 2023, published by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, “This year, grinding conflict, the deadly climate crisis and health epidemics, including cholera and COVID-19, caused record levels of hunger and displacement, worsened poverty and put equality for women and girls increasingly out of reach. As a result, one out of every 23 people worldwide now needs humanitarian relief, more than double the percentage just four years ago.” That is a bleak and terrible scenario.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“The report of the Prosecutor presents an excellent opportunity for constructive engagement with the Libyan authorities. For our part, it is our role to encourage the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC to maintain an engaged dialogue with the Libyan authorities and stakeholders so as to create conditions for a constructive way forward, taking into consideration that this is all done for the sake of peace and justice in Libya.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“That process must be led and owned by the Libyans themselves. In that context, it is our understanding that there is a need to give relevance to the role of the national judiciary system and reconciliation mechanisms. The ICC acts on the golden principle of complementarity. That calls for an enhanced role of the Libyan judiciary, so that the perpetrators of crimes against humanity are held accountable and justice is done as part of the healing process of the victims and those affected. Therefore, we commend the significant landmarks outlined in the report of the Prosecutor of the ICC, particularly with regard to the contribution of his Office to investigations conducted by the Libyan judiciary. We wish to join our voice to the calls for more and effective action to be taken to address the crimes committed against migrants.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“We note, in that connection, that the Security Council referred the situation in Libya to the ICC in 2011, through resolution 1970 (2011). Serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law committed in Libya constituted the main reason for that decision. Against that backdrop, it is timely and important that the Security Council take stock of what has been done so far in the implementation of the aforementioned decision. Our reflection must be oriented to results vis-à-vis the promotion of durable peace in the country. We are of the view that investigations undertaken by the ICC are aimed at holding accountable those responsible for crimes against humanity, war crimes and other violations of human rights for the benefit of the Libyan people and the Libyan peace process.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“I wish to thank Mr. Karim Khan, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for his briefing. I acknowledge the presence of His Excellency Mr. Taher Elsonni, the Permanent Representative of Libya, in this meeting. Mozambique welcomes the work being undertaken by the ICC under the mandate of the Security Council. We highlight the critical role of the ICC in combating the impunity of perpetrators of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. In holding perpetrators accountable, the ICC renders its major contribution to the promotion of peace and security. We trust that the ICC will continue to assist the Libyan people in their collective efforts to promote peace, reconciliation and stability in Libya.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“In that connection, we encourage all parties involved to refrain from using nationalist and divisive rhetoric and to uphold the purposes and principles contained in the General Framework Agreement for Peace and the constitutional framework of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mozambique encourages the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina in their efforts to promote reconciliation, peace, stability and development throughout the country. It is our firm belief that there can be no peacebuilding without true reconciliation, there can be no nation-building without collective healing from the past. We therefore urge the international community to continue supporting such efforts.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“Despite that situation, we commend the efforts of the country’s House of Representatives to end the political deadlock by appointing a new Government on 28 April, after months of protracted negotiations. However, we remain worried about the current political climate, characterized by divisions along ethnic lines, lack of unity and the fragmentation of the society. While the criminalization of genocide denial has had a general preventive effect, it is disconcerting that the denial of genocide and glorification of war criminals still occur, particularly in the political arena. We agree with the High Representative that this compounds the pain and harm done to the victims and the society. More importantly, that behaviour undermines reconciliation efforts between the communities and peoples.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“Mozambique wish to thank you, Madam President, for convening this important debate on the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, covering the period from 16 October 2022 through 15 April 2023. This meeting allows the Security Council members to be informed on the latest developments on the ground. We express our gratitude to the briefer, Mr. Christian Schmidt, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his useful insights. We welcome the presence of Her Excellency Mrs. Željka Cvijanović, Chair of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We note that general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina were held amid a tense atmosphere in October.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“We are happy to note that the core principles and commitments enshrined in the OSCE founding act, such as respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, human rights, fundamental freedoms and the indivisibility of security, remain cornerstones of international peace and security. As we look to the future, we remain confident that the OSCE will continue to be an essential partner in efforts to promote peace, stability, security and cooperation in Europe and beyond.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“While the war in Ukraine has severely tested the OSCE and other similar regional frameworks, we still require renewed dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate the conflict and lay the ground for trust-building and an eventual revised European security arrangement. We are in full agreement with Mr. Osmani that war is not a necessity or a destiny. Looking beyond Europe, the OSCE has an important role to play in strengthening its partnership with the United Nations, particularly in the areas of conflict prevention and resolution. The two organizations can work closely together in order to enhance the effectiveness of their common efforts by heeding the call of the Secretary-General’s Our Common Agenda (A/75/982).”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“We can confidently state that as it is in Africa, silencing the guns is at the core of the OSCE’s mandate, and in that sense we have much to learn from and share with each other, despite our contextual and historical specificities. At this crucial juncture, when the international security architecture is under immense stress and facing multiple headwinds, the OSCE, together with other regional organizations and the United Nations, needs to step up and restore the necessary safeguards for a peaceful and prosperous world. The spirit that led to the Helsinki Final Act in 1975 and the Istanbul Summit Declaration in 1999 and that has enhanced the OSCE’s commitment to conflict prevention, crisis management and combating organized crime, corruption and terrorism, remains important and must be put to good use.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“In our view, the organization remains just as relevant today in all matters related to peace and security in Europe. It is a valid and important interlocutor in multilateral, regional and subregional organizations throughout the world that share the same mandate and values. Mozambique has paid particular attention to the OSCE’s role in facilitating dialogue and cooperation among its 57 member States on multiple emerging issues, including terrorism and the violent extremism that can lead to terrorism, transnational organized crime, arms control and migration. Those are issues faced by our own country as well as our various regional and subregional organizations in Africa.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“We thank the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Chairperson-in-Office and Foreign Minister of North Macedonia, His Excellency Mr. Bujar Osmani, for his timely and very enlightening briefing. We take note of the priorities he outlined for his tenure. Mozambique commends the crucial role played by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in maintaining peace on the European continent since its inception in 1975. As a regional organization at the centre of the European security architecture for nearly half a century, the OSCE has been instrumental in maintaining peace and stability in Europe and actively involved in shaping the democratic transitions that have laid the ground for the prosperity we have witnessed in post-Cold War Europe.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“If we need effective global normative frameworks for all of us, it is imperative that we be guided at all times by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Mozambique believes that peacebuilding and sustaining peace should be based on the recognition of the critical linkages among peace, security, development and cooperation.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source