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1. “Hurdles created by a lack of resources, access to information and security itself can be counteracted through the inclusion of women's groups in strategies for conflict prevention, resolution and recovery, especially in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes, through training and capacity-building. In conclusion, we commend the Security Council's continuing attention to the urgent and crucial issue of women and peace and security and strengthening it on its ongoing agenda.”

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2. “For significant results to accrue, each tool should not to be implemented piecemeal but taken as part of a unified, consolidated and comprehensive approach. United Nations system- wide coherence on gender-based violence in conflict, combining synergy with regional organizations, intergovernmental bodies and key stakeholders, would result in strengthened mechanisms for monitoring, reporting and implementation. At the same time, we need to facilitate and reinforce women's participation, through their local networks and groups, by assessing and overcoming factors that impede their effective involvement.”

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3. “Likewise, the women and peace and security agenda should be incorporated into the terms of reference of Security Council visiting missions when interacting with interlocutors and stakeholders. It is noteworthy that provisions for protection against gender-based violence and violence against women and children were incorporated into article 7, paragraph 4, of the Arms Trade Treaty, which regulates the transfer of major types of weapons and which the General Assembly adopted earlier this month. The 2001 Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons must also begin to reflect a gender-sensitive perspective, like the Arms Trade Treaty, because armed sexual violence in armed conflict totally devastates women and children.”

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4. “The Council is taking a positive step by expanding its work at the level of Sanctions Committees by considering sexual violence and rape as designation criteria in various sanctions regimes, as a tool to enhance accountability. It is therefore obligatory on such committees to reinforce those criteria. To succeed, there has to be better information sharing among the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Sanctions Committees and their associated expert groups. The submission of names of perpetrators should be followed up on without delay, and without impunity being granted to State or non-State actors. It would help to have at least one gender expert on every Sanctions Committee and peacekeeping mission or political office in the field. Resources must be allocated to that end.”

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5. “Those include the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly (see A/S-23/lO/Rev.1), the Millennium Development Goals, the Beijing Platform for Action, the 2013 Commission on the Status of Women follow- up process, and resolutions 1325 (2000), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009) and 1960 (2010) - all of which touch upon sexual violence in conflict. To implement them, Member States must live up to their commitments and actions. Closer interaction is needed among the Council and the Special Representative, UN-Women, the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict, as well as country teams on the ground.”

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6. “First of all, I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Rwanda for having presided over this very important open debate. I thank also Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his report on sexual violence in conflict (S/2013/149), as well as his Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, for her briefing. I would like to highlight some key proposals and strategies to minimize the prevalence of sexual violence in conflict. Sexual violence is a global phenomenon in times of peace and war and in post-conflict phases. It also affects my region and demands our urgent attention. Promoting the rights of women is at the core of my country's human rights policy. Kazakhstan, as a member of the Executive Board of UN-Women, has repeatedly voiced the need to accelerate the implementation of global gender commitments.”

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7. “The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre for combating the illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors (CARICC) and the anti-drug operation Channel, conducted under the aegis of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, must play an important role in that regard. We welcome Afghanistan obtaining observer-State status at the SCO and CARICC.”

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8. “We support the national reconciliation process in Afghanistan. Our position is that intra-Afghan dialogue can have a positive impact only if the Afghan Government plays the leading role and if the militia respect without conditions three basic principles, namely, putting aside their weapons, recognizing the Constitution and completely severing ties with Al-Qaida and other extremist organizations. Kazakhstan expects the Afghan Government and the International Security Assistance Force to continue their ongoing efforts to address drug production and trafficking.”

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9. “We believe that the United Nations is playing a key role in ensuring the coordination of the international community's efforts aimed at achieving a political settlement and recovery in Afghanistan, in close cooperation with the Afghan Government and with the support of the world community, above all the countries of the region. In that context, Kazakhstan has submitted proposals for the consideration of the Secretary-General with regard to establishing in Almaty a United Nations centre for multilateral diplomacy, with the aim of making more active use of the geographic, communications and infrastructure capacities of our country in the interests of the United Nations, including to provide Afghanistan with support in terms of recovery and humanitarian assistance in the post-2014 period.”

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10. “As such, on 26 April in Almaty, we will hold a ministerial meeting on Afghanistan as part of the Istanbul Process. We are confident that that meeting will contribute to actively involving Afghanistan in regional integration processes, to strengthening mutual trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation, and to accelerating the implementation of infrastructure projects linking Afghanistan and the region. All of that will ensure that there is genuine substance to the ongoing international efforts under the auspices of the United Nations, and thereby contribute to restoring peace and stability in the country. In that regard, we call on all participants in the upcoming meeting in Almaty to adopt a responsible and results-driven approach to the issues that will be discussed there.”

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11. “Mrs. Aitimova (Kazakhstan) (spoke in Russian): At the outset, let me congratulate the Russian Federation on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. We also thank the Secretary-General for his informative report (S/2012/l33) and recognize the great importance of the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Afghanistan, Mr. Jan Kubis. Kazakhstan supports the rapid development of Afghanistan as a peaceful, independent and stable developing State with a cohesive society. At the regional and national levels, Kazakhstan is contributing to the stable and lasting development of Afghanistan and to efforts to reduce the security threats emanating from that country, including terrorism, drug-trafficking and religious extremism.”

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12. “We live in the age of the Internet and advanced technology, where the flow of information is enormous. It is regrettable that those new information capabilities are used by terrorist and extremist organizations to spread their destructive ideology. In that regard, we support the efforts of the Russian Federation and China to develop a mechanism for ensuring international information security.”

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13. “We wish to promote the elimination, as far as possible, of preconditions for conflict situations in every region and to create new, reliable mechanisms for overcoming social, ethnic and religious tensions. In that context, my country intends to use the advantages of the interactive platform of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions to create a new platform for the resolution of conflicts on religious grounds. A ministerial meeting of the Istanbul Process on Afghanistan will be held in Astana in April, with a view to developing concrete proposals for reducing the threat of terrorism to the region as a whole. We are confident that that forum will make an important contribution to the process of the political settlement, reconstruction and regional integration of Afghanistan.”

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14. “My Government therefore organized a conference on the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism, with special focus on countering the financing of terrorism, and held the first meeting of the Implementation and Assessment Group. At the national level, within the framework of the Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy, adopted this year, we have started to develop a new State programme to combat religious extremism and terrorism, an important part of which will be devoted to regional and international cooperation, improving national antiterrorism legislation, including questions on providing assistance to victims of terrorist attacks, and preventing terrorism. Terrorism, as experience proves, cannot be completely eliminated by methods of force alone. We therefore consider it necessary to promote sustainable economic development and education.”

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15. “In addition, it is currently engaged in ongoing dialogue and collaboration with the European Union. The Astana Declaration on the Prevention of Terrorism, adopted at a conference, reaffirmed the commitment of participating countries of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and State partners to the fight against the scourge of terrorism. We support the international community's efforts to combat the threat of nuclear terrorism. We attach great importance to international cooperation and to the implementation of measures to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction and to avoid having them all into the hands of terrorists.”

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16. “The Plan is the fruitful outcome of thejoint efforts of countries of the region, the Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force, the European Union and the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia. In 2012, a consultative meeting was held in Almaty, with the support of the Government of my country, to discuss how to implement the Plan in conjunction with the major regional organizations. Kazakhstan is an active participant in the anti-terrorist centre of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the regional anti-terrorist structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the efforts of the Collective Security Treaty Organization in the fight against terrorism and extremism. My country is also undertaking counter-terrorism measures in accordance with its individual partnership action plan with NATO.”

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17. “Behind the rhetoric of terrorist groups lies criminal activity that undermines the foundations of society. We are convinced that no country in the world can sufficiently address contemporary challenges alone, especially terrorism. We therefore attach great value to the development of cooperation on counter-terrorism, and we support in practice all international and regional efforts in that direction. We advocate the further implementation of the main provisions of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy at the national and regional levels. A concrete step in that direction was the adoption of the Joint Plan of Action for the Implementation of the Strategy in Central Asia, which took place in the city of Ashgabat in 2011.”

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18. “First of all, let me congratulate the Permanent Representative of Pakistan for his stewardship of the work of the Security Council for this month and to thank him for convening today's important meeting. I take this opportunity to welcome Australia, Argentina, the Republic of Korea, Luxembourg and Rwanda as incoming members of the Council. I am confident that they will make significant contributions to its agenda. Kazakhstan consistently advocates the strengthening of global security through the efforts of the United Nations and the international community to fight international terrorism. No terrorist activity has any justification; nor is it tied to any nationality or religion. It does cause serious damage to international peace and security and to global sustainable development. Terrorism has a criminal undertaking.”

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19. “We must commit ourselves to enabling the Palestinian people to realize their right to freedom, self-determination, independence and the establishment of the sovereign State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital. In conclusion, with regard to the situation in Syria, I would like to express our unequivocal support for the efforts of the Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the League of Arab States for Syria, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, in achieving a peaceful settlement and establishing peace and security in Syria.”

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20. “It is self-evident that the building of State institutions in Palestine will definitely enhance regional peace, security and stability. Hence, we emphasize the need to continue international efforts to end the Israeli occupation and support the national aspirations of the Palestinian people. It is therefore the duty of the entire international community to render all forms of assistance to the Palestinian Authority, including financial and economic support, so as to lay the foundations of a modern, democratic and viable State. We should keep in mind that assistance is vitally needed to help the Palestinian Authority address the needs of its people and protect and maintain the gains already achieved.”

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21. “It is high time for the international community to take urgent action to lift the Israeli restrictions and help the Palestinians overcome the challenges posed by Israeli occupation. This should be done through parallel investment in both the political and economic areas. We must therefore work together to compel Israel to honour its responsibilities under international law and to facilitate Palestinians' unimpeded access to their lands and natural resources. At the same time, the international community is invited to unite in a sense of urgency to increase financial and economic support to the Palestinian Authority. It is also important that the international community work to help free the Palestinian economy from Israeli hegemony.”

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22. “That consequently stifles Palestinian economic development and limits the Palestinians' capacity to utilize much of their land and most of their natural resources. It is worth noting that the economic losses directly attributable to the ongoing Israeli occupation are estimated at $7 billion a year. That is a devastating factor that not only jeopardizes the gains already achieved, but also inflicts serious damage on the Palestinian economy and curbs its growth. Sustainable economic growth and institution- building require further attention and support on the part of the international community. The current fiscal crisis could jeopardize the existence of the Palestinian Authority's institutions altogether.”

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23. “It has also developed a strategic plan for achieving reform, economic development, social justice, transparency, good governance and efficient financial management. We acknowledge its remarkable progress and considerable improvements in building government institutions, as has been confirmed by reports from the World Bank. Nonetheless, the Israeli occupation remains the main challenge to sustainable development, progress and prosperity in Palestine. Israel's full control of Area C, which makes up 60 per cent ofthe West Bank, imposes an enormous price on Palestine. Israel holds most of the agricultural land, natural resources - including water resources - and land reserves, thus damaging the territorial integrity of, and restricting access to, Area C, where the settlements are located.”

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24. “The situation in the region has been exacerbated and tensions increased due to the illegal policies of Israel, the occupying Power, in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, such as the expulsion of Palestinians, the expansion of settlements and the construction of the apartheid wall. That state of affairs is being further aggravated by the detention of thousands of Palestinians and the illegal blockade of the Gaza Strip. Israel's practices thus not only represent a flagrant violation of international law and the Geneva Conventions, but also undermine the stability, prosperity and security of the countries of the region. With the assistance of the international community, the Palestinian Authority has achieved tangible success in building the institutions of a potentially independent Palestinian State.”

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25. “I have the honour to address the Security Council on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation group in New York. Our meeting today is taking place amid serious concerns about this critical time and the intricate situation in the Middle East. The intransigence of Israel, the occupying Power, and its persistence in its unilateral policies definitely undermine the two- State solution and increase regional instability. It has therefore become imperative that the international community play a constructive and effective role to reverse this deteriorating situation. We must also enhance opportunities for a just, comprehensive and lasting settlement to the conflict, based on the relevant United Nations resolutions.”

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26. “During the most recent Council of Foreign Ministers in Astana, OIC Foreign Ministers further endorsed the establishment of a trust fund for Somalia to contribute to the long-term development and peacebuilding efforts in that country. Throughout their humanitarian actions last year, OIC Member States pledged and are still raising a total of $500 million to mitigate the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Somalia. In conclusion, the OIC stands ready to expand its cooperation and partnership with others for the benefit of the Somali people. We are pleased to enhance our constructive collaboration with the League of Arab States and the United Nations within the framework of the overall peacebuilding and reconstruction efforts in Somalia.”

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27. “In the field of capacity-building in the education and health sectors, the OIC is in the process of developing and finalizing a joint project with the United Nations Development Programme. The OIC is committed to continuing to support the Somali people and stands ready to enhance its operational cooperation with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other humanitarian stakeholders. It is also committed to entering into meaningful engagement and collaboration, and to working out a shared strategy for the recovery phase in Somalia. The OIC and its member States are determined to be pace-setters, as displayed in their laudable performance in addressing the recent famine.”

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28. “The OIC urges the international humanitarian community to work together on how to overcome these lacunae by leveraging the opportunity for the better access enjoyed by the OIC in Somalia on account of its cultural considerations. Conscious of its long-term commitment to the Somali people, the OIC, through its Humanitarian Coordination Office in Somalia, is set to proceed to the next phase of its mandate. Shortly, it will move from emergency relief to development by focusing on the relocation of the internally displaced persons to their villages and homes as a means of promoting sustainable development. In that regard, a number of water projects across the county are to be implemented.”

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29. “Despite the ongoing efforts of the international community, including the generous response of the OIC member States and its civil society, coordinated and mobilized by the OIC, millions more remain in need of humanitarian support. Nature is not the only cause to be blamed for the Somali humanitarian crisis; political dysfunction, military and security escalations are also root causes of the crisis. Furthermore, continued conflicts and lack of access to the neediest people remain major operational challenges. The expulsion of 16 humanitarian international non-governmental organizations from Somalia recently has severely impacted basic relief measures and created a big gap that needs to be filled.”

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30. “The OIC wishes hereby to reassure the Security Council and all stakeholders of its unflinching support for the achievement of the major priorities of security, constitution-making, reconciliation and good governance in order to successfully conclude the political transition. On the humanitarian side, the lives of millions of people, especially the weak and vulnerable groups, continue to be at risk. While the United Nations has officially declared the end of famine in Somalia, efforts must be sustained to further stabilize the food situation in the months ahead, which is critical if another shortage is to be averted.”

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31. “A genuine political process of reconciliation is essential to complement the military action in Somalia. Military measures alone will not deliver durable and sustainable peace. We have noted with satisfaction that the exploratory contacts of the OIC with some of the Somali opposition elements have given hope and reinforced the conviction in the necessity to press ahead. On its part, the international community must ensure that the required support and assistance are provided to the Government in a coherent manner in order to deliver services and security and to extend its authority in the recovered areas.”

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32. “We are particularly encouraged by the commitment to include a minimum of 30 per cent of women in the Independent Electoral Commission, the Constituent Assembly and the new Federal Parliament. Supporting the empowerment of women and their full participation in political processes in the OIC member States is an important priority for us. In view of the OIC's comparative advantage, due to its clear cultural and religious affinity and as a result of consultations with a wide spectrum of Somali society and some partners, the OIC has come to the conclusion that there is a need to launch a peace and reconciliation initiative with the relevant parties in order to provide an opportunity to some moderates who are willing to join the peace process and mainstream politics.”

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33. “The outreach efforts of the Transitional Federal Government in the political field are a positive development. Meanwhile, the expulsion of Al-Shabaab from Mogadishu by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the Kenyan military operation in southern Somalia, the Ethiopian military offensive in central Somalia, and the sustained fight against piracy have created added momentum towards achieving the goals of the transition. As we highlight these important achievements, however, we note with dismay the distracting crisis in the Parliament, which could potentially derail the transition. Therefore, we welcome the political agreement reached by the Somalis at their National Consultative Constitutional Conference in Garowe.”

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34. “Mr. President, at the outset, on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) group, I would like to congratulate your delegation, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and to express our thanks to Togo, an important OIC member country, for its excellent stewardship of the Security Council in February. As the OIC Secretary General, Mr. Ihsanoglu, stated recently at the London conference, the organization believes that after more than two decades of conflict and chaos, Somalia today is at a critical juncture. We believe that concerted and decisive actions by the international community, in collaboration with the Somali parties, are now urgently needed more than ever to enable the country to make a new beginning.”

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35. “The OIC demands that Israel abide fully and immediately by Security Council resolution 497 (1981) and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the lines of 4June 1967, and thus implement Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). In closing, the OIC Group wishes to reaffirm its full support and solidarity with the Palestinian people in their struggle to regain their legitimate and inalienable national rights, including their right of return, to self-determination, and to the establishment of their independent Palestinian State on their national soil, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

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36. “The OIC Group reaffirms that East Jerusalem remains an integral part of the Palestinian territory occupied by Israel since 1967, and that its illegal annexation by Israel has gone unrecognized by the international community. The Group reiterates the centrality of the Palestinian cause for the entire Islamic world; stresses the Palestinian, Arab and Islamic character and profile of occupied East Jerusalem; and strongly reaffirms the need to fully respect the sanctity of the Islamic and Christian cultures. Finally, the OIC joins the international community in reaffirming that all actions taken, or to be taken, by Israel to alter the legal, physical and demographic status and institutional structure of the occupied Syrian Golan, as well as to impose jurisdiction and administration there, are to be made null and void and have no legal effect.”

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37. “Every effort must therefore be made, first of all by the Security Council and the Quartet, to fulfil the collective legal and moral responsibilities for the maintenance of peace and justice in the region. That will be attainable only by compelling Israel to abide by international law and respect the Fourth Geneva Convention. At this crucial time in history, there has to be an acknowledgement of and full support for Palestinian State-building efforts, which are commendable. Since the peace process, regrettably, remains stagnant, the time has now come to recognize the independent State of Palestine on the basis of the 4 June 1967 borders. This, in fact, is the cornerstone for the attainment of stability, peace and security for Palestine, Israel and other neighbouring countries in the region.”

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38. “Those illegal and provocative actions on the part of Israel have brought the entire Middle East peace process to a standstill and undermined international peace efforts. The OIC Group affirms beyond question that an international consensus on realizing a just and comprehensive solution to the Middle East conflict requires the enforcement of international law and international resolutions. There must be full acknowledgement and respect of the commitments and pledges made in that regard, as embodied in the terms of reference of the peace process, namely the relevant United Nations resolutions; the Madrid terms of reference, including the principle of land for peace; the Arab Peace Initiative; and the Quartet road map.”

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39. “Such deliberations are not only directed against humanity's heritage and history but also challenge international law and international resolutions, which legitimize and affirm the fact that Jerusalem is part of the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel in 1967. The OIC Group therefore has very serious concerns about this issue, which threatens the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. Given all those circumstances, the international vision of a two-State solution is diminishing with Israel's persistence in constructing illegal settlements, with all the accompanying consequences. The construction of the separation Wall is in clear violation of international law and the categorical advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.”

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40. “That cycle of oppression and fear represents not only a grave violation by the Israeli authorities and settlers vis-a-vis the unprotected and vulnerable Palestinian civilians, but also a challenge to the international community and the United Nations, which have a special responsibility to strongly call on Israel to end those acts of aggression and respect international law and the Fourth Geneva Convention. Israeli policies and practices in East Jerusalem are particularly alarming given the recent deliberations of the Israeli Knesset on a bill declaring Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the Jewish people.”

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41. “Similarly, illegalities such as the appropriation and annexation of Palestinian lands, military actions, imposing oppressive security measures, constricting movement and restricting access to religious sites, including Christian and Muslim places of worship, have become a part of the everyday oppression of Palestinians. Even today, Israel is conducting excavations underneath the sacred Al-Aqsa mosque, which aim to completely alter the facts on the ground and isolate occupied East Jerusalem from its natural Palestinian surroundings.”

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42. “The OIC Group remains firm in its conviction that the Security Council must act effectively to ensure the full compliance of Israel with its legal obligations and commitments, and end its daily acts of aggression. Israel is moving forward with its attempts to alter the demographic fabric of occupied East Jerusalem by expelling thousands of Palestinians and replacing them with illegal settlers. That violation is accompanied by a deliberate and conscious effort to construct and expand such unjustifiable settlements and build the "Apartheid Wall" around the occupied city of East Jerusalem.”

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43. “The OIC group urges the States that have not yet done so to uphold their responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations by recognizing the State of Palestine and supporting the efforts being made for Palestine to obtain full membership in the United Nations and to take its rightful place among the community of nations. Our deliberations today have special significance, given that, most regrettably, they coincide with Israel's continuing illegal actions in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. Israel continues to disregard the mounting international calls and efforts to enforce the relevant United Nations resolutions that call for ending the Israeli military occupation of the Arab lands, its violations of international law and its denial of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people.”

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44. “I thank you, Sir, for convening this very important meeting and for giving me the opportunity to speak. As I commence my statement, it is my pleasure, on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) group in New York, to extend sincere congratulations to the States that have joined the Security Council as non-permanent members, and to wish them every success. At the outset, the OIC group would like to welcome the important decision made recently by the Kingdom of Thailand to recognize the State of Palestine on the basis of the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

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45. “In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm the full support and solidarity of OIC with the Palestinian people in their endeavours to regain their legitimate and inalienable national rights, including the right of return, the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

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46. “The time has come to acknowledge and adopt a rightful and historic resolution that recognizes the independent State of Palestine on the basis of the 1967 borders, an action that would provide the cornerstone ll-56143 for the establishment of stability, prosperity, peace and security for Palestine, Israel and other neighbouring countries of the region. We hope that the Quartet will succeed in implementing the Road Map in accordance with the agreed terms of reference, as reflected in the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles and the Arab Peace Initiative.”

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47. “Accordingly, we call on the Security Council to take responsibility for putting an end to this illegal blockade on Gaza, for protecting justice and humanity and for preventing further human rights violations. The imprisonment of thousands of Palestinians, who are being held in 22 Israeli prisons and detention facilities and who launched a general hunger strike on 27 September, remind the world of one of the many injustices against the Palestinian people. In that regard, we demand that the Security Council shoulder its responsibilities in addressing the practices of the Israeli Government, which contradict the principles and laws of the international community, and in pressuring Israel to release Palestinian political prisoners without any preconditions. In that context, I would like to welcome the recent prisoner exchange.”

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48. “If left unchecked, those violations will certainly pose a threat to stability and security, heighten tensions, undermine the viability of the two-State solution and have far-reaching negative consequences on the life of the Palestinians. In that regard, the Security Council has a vital role to play in compelling Israel to abide by, and end its flagrant breaches of, international law. The illegal Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip remains in force, despite Security Council resolution 1860 (2009) of 8 January 2009. Bearing that in mind, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) cannot accept any report that would either whitewash attacks on humanitarian convoys or condone the illegal blockade against Palestinian civilians.”

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49. “Likewise, the OIC remains deeply concerned over the situation in East Jerusalem, where Israel persists in intensifying a systematic process of altering the historical Arab-Islamic identity of the holy city and changing its demographic composition. Such violations seek to completely change the realities on the ground and eventually isolate occupied East Jerusalem from its Palestinian surroundings. Both in the West Bank and in East Jerusalem, Israel continues to construct new settlement units, destroying houses, displacing and detaining Palestinians, confiscating lands and properties, building the apartheid wall, and carrying out excavations underneath the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.”

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50. “The OIC also joins the international community position in reaffirming that all measures and actions taken by Israel to alter the legal and demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan, and to impose jurisdiction and administration there, have no legal basis. The OIC reiterates its demand that Israel abide fully and immediately by resolution 497 (1981) and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the lines of 4 June 1967, as also reflected in resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). Amidst the efforts undertaken by international actors to revive a credible political process, Israel, the occupying Power, continues to commit violations, undertake unilateral actions and impose unlawful policies in the West Bank.”

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