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Al Habib

lines on the record: 294
first: 2008-12-18
most recent: 2019-11-04
sittings or episodes: 40
sources: un-security-council

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“At the outset, I thank Ambassador Saikal of Afghanistan, Ambassador Kairat Umarov of Kazakhstan, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), Special Representative of the Secretary-General Yamamoto, Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, and Mr. Yuri Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, for their valuable briefings and input. To promote its political-security conditions and socioeconomic development, Afghanistan needs sustained international support. From that perspective, the recent Geneva conference on Afghanistan demonstrated the international community's unwavering support for the country in its endeavour for peace, stability and prosperity.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“Last but not least, the United States representative made baseless allegations against Iran, most of which are either not relevant to the agenda of this meeting or do not even fall within the Council's purview. I have therefore confined my statement to this meeting's agenda, as I did not want to defy it as that representative did. At the same time, my country has responded to those allegations either through our Foreign Ministry or our representatives in the relevant international forums in Geneva, Vienna, The Hague or here in New York.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“Almost all Members of the Organization have strongly supported the JCPOA and loudly voiced their rejection of the illegal unilateral sanctions that is a clear violation of resolution 2231 (2015). Consequently, the Council should hold the United States accountable for reimposing such sanctions and demand that it end their application. That would also would be in line with the obligation imposed on the United States by the International Court of Justice order issued unanimously on 3 October, which is a clear testament to the illegality ofthe United States sanctions. I would also like to clarify that our legal and technical observations on the report of the Secretary- General are contained in a letter that I sent to you yesterday, Mr. President, which also covers our views on issues that I did not address in my remarks today.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“Today, in addition to transferring ISIS elements to Afghanistan and Central Asian countries, the United States has extended its sponsorship of terrorism to a vicious terrorist cult, the Mujahideen-e-Khalq, that has murdered more than 17,000 Iranians - including children, women, girls, officials and other ordinary people and many Iraqis, and whose leaders currently cosy up to the highest political figures in Washington, DC, to destabilize Iran through terrorist activities. Here, I would like to stress that according to the Charter of the United Nations, the Council represents all Member States and that its decisions should therefore also echo their views.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“Who can also forget the United States role - as openly confessed by its President during his campaign 4 in creating the ugliest face of terrorism, the monstrous Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS)? If not for Iran's support and help, the black flag of ISIS would still be flying around the Middle East. Our neighbours have repeatedly acknowledged Iran's role in fighting and defeating Da'esh in their countries. In reaction to Iran's prominent role in fighting terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq, such groups have conducted a few terrorist attacks in Iran in 2017 and 2018, including in our Parliament.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“Most such restrictions continue. We have paid a very high price to save our territory from the aggressors and to ensure the security of our borders and citizens. Those days have long passed. Living in such a volatile region as the Middle East, our Government will not and cannot compromise on its security and its conventional defensive capability, as no other country does. Describing Iran as a source of regional threat is nothing but a shifting of blame in order to sell more American "beautiful weapons" - as the United States President calls them. Conflicts, insecurity and instability in our region have two main sources: the occupation of Palestine by Israel and America's interventions and massive military build-up in the region.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“Moreover, no one can ignore the consistent tremendous threats Iran continues to face from the United States itself, in particular through its outdated mantra of "all options are on the table" - which amounts to a military threat. They are dreaming wishfully to bring us back to those days when Saddam's planes bombed an Iranian city for 105 minutes - the longest aerial assault since the Second World War - killing and injuring over 1,000 civilians. They also wish to bring us back to those days when Saddam rained missiles on our cities - some of them carrying chemical components provided by the United States - and Iran was actively prevented from purchasing even the most rudimentary means of self- defence to at least deter the aggressor. No one should be surprised that they even prevented the export of barbed wire to Iran.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“Here, I draw the Council's attention to the interpretation of relevant paragraphs of the resolution by the United States Special Envoy for Iran, who says that the resolution "simply" and "kindly" calls upon Iran not to undertake certain activity. He then concludes that the resolution's language is "hardly a clear and enforceable prohibition". Iran's ballistic missile programme is designed to be exclusively capable of delivering conventional warheads required to deter foreign threats. While the Americans argue that Iran's security concerns are entirely self-generated, and also hypocritically state that Iran faces no natural threat from Israel, as recently as three months ago Israel's Prime Minister threatened Iran even with nuclear annihilation. That was definitely a wishful dream.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“Does the weaponizing of food and medicine against civilians have any other designation than as a crime against humanity? Is the disruption of free trade and the application of United States national laws to other nations, thereby disrespecting their sovereignty, not a clear manifestation of economic terrorism? The international community should stand against American bullying policies and the United States authorities should be held to account for ordering, committing and enforcing such horrible crimes. Through fabrication, disinformation and invoking irrelevant criteria, the United States tries to create ambiguity and confusion in order to misinterpret the resolution with regard to Iran's missile launches.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“They prevent even the import of basic foodstuffs, medicine and medical devices to Iran. Unlike the United States declaration, in practice there are no exceptions or exemptions for importing such needs. Now they argue that banks do not have confidence in Iran's banking system to facilitate those transactions. "That is Iran's problem," they say. "It is not our problem." Is this not ironic and disgraceful? How come they had confidence to Iran's banking system until weeks ago, and suddenly and for no reason lost their confidence? In fact, they avoid such transactions because they are intimidated and threatened by a bullying and irresponsible State. On 7 November, the United States Secretary of State threatened all Iranians with mass starvation. He said that the Iranian "leadership has to make a decision that they want their people to eat".”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“And yet, the United States finds the audacity to hijack the Council in order to intensify its hostilities against Iran. We have not forgotten the days when the United States rendered the Council ineffective in preventing Saddam's aggression, stopping the use of chemical weapons against Iranians, and addressing the attack on an Iranian civil aircraft over the Persian Gulf by American forces, killing all 290 people on board, including 66 children. Rather than allowing the United States to repeat such abusive patterns, the Council should strongly condemn the United States for reimposing its illegal sanctions against Iranians in violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. These sanctions only harm the ordinary and, more importantly, vulnerable people of Iran, such as women, children, the elderly and patients.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“Nevertheless, as soon as the sanctions came to an end with the conclusion of the JCPOA, and the IAEA repeatedly confirmed Iran's full compliance with its commitments, the United States withdrew from the JCPOA, violated resolution 2231 (2015), reimposed its illegal sanctions and started punishing States that abide by the resolution. Such policies and practices clearly indicate that even in the past, they did not have any genuine concern about Iran's nuclear programme. Now, for the first time in United Nations history, a permanent member of the Security Council is blatantly punishing United Nations Members not for violating, but rather for complying with a Security Council resolution. That is the first time in the history of the Security Council.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“The irony is that the United States, which itself is in absolute violation of resolution 2231 (2015), today accused Iran of violating that resolution. What we heard today was another series of lies, fabrications, disinformation and deceptive statements by the United States. This is not unprecedented. Suffice it to recall the infamous speeches made in the past in this very Chamber by United States officials. This is not surprising. Deception is an inseparable part of the United States' foreign policy, as is bullying and its addiction to sanctions and warmongering. A clear example of such policies is the American approach to Iran's peaceful nuclear programme, about which it manufactured an unnecessary crisis and was successful in abusing the Council to impose illegal sanctions.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“It is a clear violation of the resolution, which calls upon all States, without exception - all States, without exception - which includes the United States, not only to take actions as may be appropriate to support the implementation of the JCPOA, but also to refrain from actions that undermine the implementation of commitments under the JCPOA. Therefore, the Council should consider the United States' illegal acts as a flagrant violation of the resolution and hold it accountable for such violation. It is evident that any inaction or leniency in taking appropriate action to prevent any violation of the resolution will only embolden the United States to continue its unlawful practices and irresponsible policies.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“At this meeting, which is being held to consider the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), the Council should consider and address all obstacles created to its implementation, focusing in particular on its provisions on promoting and facilitating the development of normal economic and trade contacts and cooperation with Iran. As is well known, the sustainability of the JCPOA has been seriously challenged by the unilateral and unlawful conduct of the United States in withdrawing from the JCPOA and reimposing illegal sanctions against Iran.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“I would like to begin by sincerely thanking those Council members who have reaffirmed their commitment to continue supporting the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). At a time when multilateralism is under threat, preserving the JCPOA, which, according to the Secretary-General, is a demonstration of successful multilateralism and a major achievement in dialogue and diplomacy, is of utmost importance. From that perspective, we laud the call made by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2018/1089) on the JCPOA participants, the Council, all Member States and regional and other international actors to ensure the continuity of that agreement, which is fundamental to regional and international peace and security.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“In our view, the effectiveness of the role of the United Nations in conflict prevention and resolution hinges on its fully conforming with the Charter, on consistency in the application of provisions thereof and by avoiding politicization, selective approaches and so on. Ultimately, nothing can better contribute to helping the United Nations effectively fulfil its role in conflict prevention and resolution than the trust and confidence of the concerned parties to the Charter. Last but not least, there is no alternative for the principles of national ownership and the explicit consent of parties concerned in the prevention and resolution of conflicts.”
2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source
“This would be counterproductive, and, of course, it violates the Charter of the United Nations. In our view, neither can the United Nations disregard the potentials of regional arrangements in conflict prevention and resolution, nor can such arrangements substitute for the United Nations in the discharge of the duties entrusted to it by the Charter. The respective roles of the United Nations and regional arrangements should be considered to be complementary. Similarly, all such activities must be carried out in full conformity with the Charter, either by the United Nations or by the regional arrangements.”
2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source
“Moreover, we should stress the important roles that States can play using their good offices to de-escalate tensions, restore confidence, encourage consultations and facilitate negotiations aimed at preventing and resolving conflicts. With respect to regional arrangements and agencies, Chapter VIII of the Charter has clearly identified the role that can be played by such arrangements or agencies in conflict prevention and resolution. With the consent ofconcerned parties, Chapter VIII can be borne in mind when dealing with the peaceful settlement of local disputes. It is clear that the effectiveness of the efforts of such agencies and arrangements is dependent to a large extent on their impartiality. Therefore, such arrangements cannot and should not be abused by some that seek to impose their will on the countries of a region.”
2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source
“This, first and foremost, requires respecting the political independence and territorial integrity of other States, refraining from the threat or use of force, settling international disputes by peaceful means, and avoiding intervening in the internal matters of States. The emergence of conflicts in certain cases is due to lack of compliance with these important principles on the part of one party or all parties concerned. Our region has paid and continues to pay a heavy price as certain countries have chosen to resort to force to secure their national interests. If they remain unchecked, such policies will cause new conflicts to emerge or lead to the extension or deterioration of ongoing ones.”
2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source
“Mr. President, I would like to begin by thanking you for organizing today's open debate and for your valuable remarks. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the Secretary-General and to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for their meaningful input. Furthermore, I associate myself with the statement delivered by the representative of Venezuela on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. The most effective contribution that States can make to the prevention and resolution of conflicts is to adhere to the purposes and principles of the United Nations in their relations with other States in word and deed and in good faith.”
2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source
“At the same time, African countries and organizations should be given assistance in playing their role in promoting international peace and security, since some African troop-contributing countries and African Union peace operations are constrained in terms of financial resources, equipment and internal management, which limits their ability to respond to peace and security challenges. It shall be appreciated that more than half of the top 20 countries currently contributing troops to United Nations peacekeeping operations are African countries. In conclusion, I should stress that Africa has already proved its ability in overcoming challenges such as apartheid, and we hope it will soon also overcome its security challenges.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“It also obliges the Security Council, where appropriate, to utilize such regional arrangements or agencies for enforcement action under its authority. It is clear that such activities must be conducted consistent with the purposes and principles of the United Nations. Therefore, to promote peace and security in the African continent and countries, Africa's leading role in resolving its own security issues has to be respected. Accordingly, we should promote African Union-led peace operations authorized by the Security Council. All such peacekeeping operations should be based on respect for the basic principles ofpeacekeeping, namely, the consent of the parties, impartiality and non-use of force except in self-defence or defence of the mandate.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“At the same time, the fact that the five largest of the 14 United Nations peacekeeping missions are deployed in Africa proves the importance that the United Nations attaches to preserving and promoting peace and security in Africa. The United Nations also has a responsibility to make use of the capacity of the African countries and arrangements in promoting peace and security. We support the principle of African solutions to African problems. Chapter VIII, Article 52, paragraph 1 of the Charter of the United Nations underlines the important role that can be played by "regional arrangements or agencies for dealing with such matters relating to the maintenance of international peace and security as are appropriate for regional action".”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“Let me first join previous speakers to express our condolences on the deaths of peacekeepers from Malawi and Tanzania. I would like to begin by thanking the Chinese presidency for organizing this meeting. My thanks also go to the Secretary-General and to the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security for their valuable input. I also associate myself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. We welcome this open debate focused on increasing the level of attention to, and investment in, African peace and security in general, and on peacekeeping operations there in particular. The United Nations and the international community have a responsibility to assist Africa in strengthening its capacity to maintain peace and security.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I stress that promoting the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution and in post-conflict situations is not an option, but a necessity. The realization of this noble objective is a collective responsibility, and we stand ready to contribute to any genuine international effort to achieve that end.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“As a victim of aggression, foreign military invasion and terrorism, we attach great importance to the role that women can play in building a secure, stable and prosperous society. The outstanding role of women in Iran is incontestable; for instance, they are active participants in political life and elections as both candidates and voters. Similarly, the number of women who study medicine and science in Iran now surpasses that of men. Such achievements are being made despite extremely hostile United States policies and illegal sanctions, which make no distinction between men and women, and violate the basic human rights of both, ultimately undermining the constructive role that Iranian women can play.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“In such situations, air strikes, in particular on residential areas, hospitals, schools and even wedding ceremonies, mostly affect the lives of women. We share the view that women must be at the forefront of development, peace and security. However, in such an unstable region as the Middle East, there is little room for women's empowerment and development. In some societies, what women and girls look for first and foremost is to remain alive; empowerment remains a secondary priority to them. Stopping the suffering of women, preventing their marginalization and protecting their lives can create conditions conducive to the empowerment of women and enhance their role in promoting a lasting peace in the Middle East.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“The major threats to the security of women in our neighbourhood are foreign occupation, military invasion and terrorism, all of which infringe on and threaten women's rights and lives. Foreign occupation is the most severe threat to the security of women and girls in Palestine. It is even more horrifying in the Gaza Strip, where women and their children are the main victims of a decades-long, inhumane and illegal blockade. Moreover, the long-term impacts of foreign occupation on Palestinian women in neighbouring countries, where they have suffered for decades and are still waiting to return to their ancestral land, should not be overlooked or underestimated. Foreign invasion has had the same impact on women in Syria and certain other countries of the region, where their situation is exacerbated by the effects of terrorist activities.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“I would like to begin by sincerely thanking the Bolivian presidency of the Security Council for convening this open debate. I also thank the Secretary-General and the briefers for their valuable input. In its various resolutions on women and peace and security, the Security Council has recognized the need to address the threats to the security of women and to protect them in conflict situations. It has also reaffirmed that women's empowerment is critical in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and post- conflict situations, as well as broader efforts to maintain international peace and security. The threats to the security of women and the need for their empowerment are the most urgent and essential demands in our volatile region, the Middle East, where women are among the main victims.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“Yes, it is the "Persian Gulf" and not any other fake name. Instead, the Saudis should stop exporting terrorists to Syria and elsewhere, killing Yemeni children in school buses and targeting wedding ceremonies, and end Yemen's occupation. Last but not least, I salute Hossein Fahmideh, my hero and the hero of all Iranians, from the Council Chamber. The meeting rose at 6.25 pm.”
2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375Resumption1 (2018) · source
“Hundreds of Iranian children were killed by Saddam's chemical weapons, which were mostly supplied by the United States. Hundreds of Iranian children were killed by the Mujahidin-e Khalq Organization, a terrorist organization that was de-listed by America and now has the United States as its safe haven. In 1988, the American forces in the Persian Gulf deliberately targeted an Iranian civil aircraft and killed all 290 people on board, ofwhom 66 were children. The United States illegal sanctions hurt and harm children more than others. That is how they help Iranian children. Recently, the International Court of Justice ordered the United States to remove all such sanctions. They must implement that ruling. My last point is that the kingdom of terror, Saudi Arabia, is not eligible to talk about "our islands" in the Persian Gulf.”
2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375Resumption1 (2018) · source
“The United States has again abused this Council's agenda. It focused on Iran's children. That is not surprising. Like its addiction to imposing sanctions, America is addicted to disinformation, fabrication and deception. In doing so, it has tried to cover up its own shameless, illegal acts against the Palestinians, including recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, and to distract attention from Israel's crimes, including its brutal killing of Palestinian children. But the bullets and bombs that kill them are either directly supplied or funded by the United States. Therefore, that country is an accomplice in all crimes committed by Israel. With respect to Iranian children, the United States representative portrayed herself as more royalist than the king, but what is the truth?”
2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375Resumption1 (2018) · source
“Saudi Arabia should stop talking about Syria or Iran's legitimate presence in the country, which is only to fight the terrorists backed by the United States and Saudi Arabia.”
2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source
“Rather than making such claims, the United States must end its occupation of Syrian territory and stop supporting terrorist groups. I always hesitate to respond to our colleagues from Saudi Arabia, but, unfortunately, they misuse every meeting here in the Security Council and in the General Assembly as an opportunity to go against Iran and encourage a few small States of the region to follow them. That is very sad for our region. That country has played a very destructive role. Everyone around this table knows about Saudi Arabia's destructive role in the region, which recent events have demonstrated. It should cease its fabrications and disinformation. Terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq were nurtured by Saudi ideologies, funded by its petrodollars and armed with its weapons.”
2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source
“Equally important is the reconstruction of Syria. This is critical to facilitating the return of refugees and IDPs and to launching a significant political process. While the Syrian Government has already started the reconstruction process, the international community needs to contribute to the country in order to enable it to rebuild all of its infrastructure. That should not be politicized, delayed or made conditional. Just as the Islamic Republic of Iran supported Syria in defeating terrorists, it will also play a constructive role in bringing peace and prosperity to the country. Finally, with regard to the allegations made by the United States, I must stress that they only reflect the failure of that country's policies in Syria.”
2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source
“No success can be achieved and no progress can be made through making hasty decisions, ignoring the realities on the ground or making political miscalculations. Ultimately, the right to determine the future of Syria belongs exclusively to Syrians. We should therefore only facilitate a Syrian- led and Syrian-owned political process. One of the key factors that can contribute to national dialogue and accelerate the reconciliation process is the return of all refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), and every effort should therefore be made to facilitate their voluntary return. Unfortunately, there have been attempts to deliberately discourage refugees and IDPs from returning to their homes. That is an irresponsible approach. They should not be forced to stay where they are or prevented from repatriating.”
2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source
“At the same time, we would like to stress that measures related to the constitutional committee should be carried out according to the understandings reached between the Astana guarantor States and the Special Envoy. The proposal that was submitted in that regard should be further examined and adjusted. In their upcoming consultations in Geneva, the representatives of the Astana guarantor States will discuss that issue with the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General. We underline the importance of making progress in launching the constitutional committee. Nevertheless, exerting political pressure to set artificial deadlines, deviating from the understandings reached or any other political manoeuvring is not acceptable and would prove to be counterproductive.”
2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source
“Regarding the armed opposition groups, it is essential that all States with an influence thereon encourage them to end the fighting in order to join the political process. That is crucial to making any progress in the political domain. Concerning the political process, our ministers expressed satisfaction at the fact that there is increasingly strong international support for the efforts initiated within the Astana process, aimed at solving the Syrian crisis through political means. That is also confirmation of the fact that the Syrian crisis did not and does not have any military solution. We appreciate the efforts of Mr. De Mistura with respect to the establishment of a constitutional committee.”
2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source
“It was underscored that every effort should be made for the full implementation of the agreement, and it was emphasized in particular that in order to preserve the Idlib de-escalation zone and to build on that achievement, all terrorists must leave the zone. The guarantor States also reiterated their strong resolve to continue fighting terrorists. With respect to terrorists, one thing should be made crystal clear: foreign terrorist fighters should return to their country of origin, and terrorists of Syrian origin must be dealt with according to Syrian law. In any case, and as a principle in combating terrorists inside or outside of Syria, international humanitarian and human rights law should be strictly observed.”
2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source
“Mr. A] Habib (Iran): 1 would like to begin by wholeheartedly thanking the Bolivian presidency for convening this meeting. No one can forget Bolivia's principled and rational position or its dedication and tireless efforts during its presidency of the Council, which will remain forever in Council history. I also thank Mr. Staffan de Mistura for his efforts and briefing. The implementation of the agreement to create a demilitarized zone in Idlib continues, in particular thanks to the cooperation of the Syrian Government. To review that process, a ministerial meeting of the Astana guarantor States was convened here in New York on 26 September.”
2018-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8373 (2018) · source
“Despite the progress achieved, there remain challenges and threats in Afghanistan that need further sustained international support. In that context, we welcome the convening of the Geneva ministerial conference on Afghanistan that is to take place in November. The international community should remain resolute in securing a stable and prosperous Afghanistan. In turn, Iran will continue its full support to the fraternal people and Government of Afghanistan in their endeavour to achieve lasting peace and prosperity in their country. That is what they deserve. The meeting rose at 6.10pm.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“That includes the targeting of Shia communities and religious sites, resulting in high civilian casualties. That trend needs to be thwarted. To enhance democracy, political institutions and national unity in Afghanistan, every effort should be made to ensure that the upcoming elections are held and result in success for the country. Iran will continue its constructive role in that regard. We continue to support and commend the dedicated work of UNAMA and United Nations agencies in providing development and reconstruction assistance to Afghanistan. Sustained ownership and partnership with the Afghan Government are needed in order to utilize the best potential of UNAMA and the United Nations system to deliver the necessary services in priority areas, as advised by Afghanistan's Government.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“It is one of the main requirements for long-term stability and socioeconomic development in Afghanistan. Therefore, enhancing its security situation should be pursued as a high priority. In that context, counter-terrorism efforts must have the highest priority. The recent terrorist acts, which claimed the lives of innocent civilians, further prove that the threat of terrorist groups, including Daesh, should not be underestimated. Iran will continue to support Afghanistan's Government in its struggle against terrorist groups. The need for sustained regional and international support in countering terrorists in Afghanistan is crucial. However, it needs to be achieved in a realistic manner. Another source of concern in the security field in Afghanistan is the increase in civilian casualties.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“As a neighbouring country, Iran continues to contribute to and support the promotion of Afghanistan's stability, political-security conditions and socioeconomic development. Certain efforts are under way to ensure that such a contribution is carried out in an institutionalized and sustained manner. We also continue our endeavours to promote regional efforts in support of peace, stability and development in Afghanistan. In that regard, the development plan for Iran's Chabahar port will indeed have a significant impact on the promotion of trade and economic cooperation with Afghanistan. Any attempt to disrupt that vital project will play only into the hands of those who do not want peace and progress for the Afghan people. Security remains Afghanistan's major challenge.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“We extend our gratitude for the organization of this meeting. We also extend our gratitude to Ambassador Saikal of Afghanistan for his statement. I should also like to thank Mr. Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), for his briefing. At a time when Afghanistan is experiencing such severe hardships, what it needs most is further robust and sustained international support. That is of the utmost importance in order to respond to the country's existing challenges, achieve lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region and promote its sustainable socioeconomic development.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“The aim of such allegations is to distract global attention from the atrocities they continue to commit in Palestine and in Yemen. It is in their common interest to make such allegations. Nevertheless, no amount of smear campaigning can cover up their atrocities. They must be held accountable for all of their crimes in killing women and children in Yemen and in Palestine.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“The international community should fulfil its responsibility in rejecting it, as its aim is to legalize the occupation and to deprive Palestinian of all of their inalienable rights, including their inherent right to self-determination and to return to their homeland to establish their own independent Palestinian State with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. In conclusion, I hesitate to respond to the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia. It is very sad for Iran to see Saudis aligned with Israeli representatives in accusing Iran of sponsoring terrorism. It is very sad for our region. I would like to refer to the allegations made by the Israeli and Saudi delegations against my country. I reject them all and do not want to dignify any of them with a response.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“The enactment of this law once again proves that racism is in the very nature of the Israeli regime. Therefore, the General Assembly should not permit itselfto be deceived and blackmailed by Israeli rhetoric and victim-playing. The adoption of this racist law has to be condemned in the strongest possible terms. Israel should be compelled to revoke it, as it runs counter to the Charter of the United Nations, international law and the basic principles of international human rights law. Moreover, the recognition of Al-Quds Al-Sharif by a certain State as the Israeli capital gravely contravenes international law and relevant resolutions of the Council and the Assembly.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“The law runs counter to the 1963 United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, according to which "any doctrine of racial differentiation or superiority is scientifically false, morally condemnable, socially unjust and dangerous" (General Assembly resolution 1904 (XVIII), fifth preambular para). We recall General Assembly resolution 3379 (XXX) of 1975, in which the Assembly determined that "zionism is a form of racism and racial discrimination". Unfortunately, in 1991, when Israel had made its participation in the Madrid Conference conditional on the revocation of resolution 3379 (XXX), the Assembly decided to revoke that resolution. Now, nearly 30 years after of the revocation of that resolution, it is crystal clear that by doing so, the General Assembly only emboldened Israel to legalize racism.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source