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2018-06-29

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2019-11-15

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1. “We call on all Somali parties to join efforts in order to overcome barriers that hamper social, political and economic integration and improvements in the security situation and to prioritize national interests above all else. In that context, we hope to continue our shared Vision of assisting the Somali people in building a united federal State that protects the fundamental freedoms and human rights of all citizens. In conclusion, we reiterate our call for respect for the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Somalia. We call on the international community to continue its political and financial support to the Federal Government of Somalia to enable it to rebuild the State and restore stability.”

   2019-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8665 (2019) · source

2. “Mr. Alahmad (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we welcome the adoption of resolution 2498 (2019), which renews the sanctions on Somalia for one year. We thank the United Kingdom, the penholder, for its transparent approach and constructive cooperation throughout the negotiations. Renewal reflects the importance of continuing to support Somalia at this crucial phase in its history. We hope that the coming period will see progress in terms of monitoring implementation of the sanctions. At the same time, we also applaud the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia to pave the way towards general elections in 2020 and 2021.”

   2019-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8665 (2019) · source

3. “If correctly used at the beginning of conflict, such tools can help us to prevent the escalation and outbreak of conflicts.”

   2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source

4. “The Security Council's recognition, through its resolutions and presidential statements, of the importance of regional and international organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security stems from the fact that these key organizations are best positioned to understand the root causes of many conflicts and other security challenges. The Security Council has acknowledged the role that such bodies can play in peacebuilding, recovery and post-conflict reconstruction, but this role must be strengthened. In conclusion, it is fundamental to address the root causes of conflict and conflict prevention, which helps to avert material and human losses, especially if we have preventive tools at our disposal, including early- warning mechanisms and surveys.”

   2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source

5. “While the Peacebuilding Fund plays a significant role, its resources alone are insufficient to carry out all the required tasks. Concerted efforts are therefore needed to ensure adequate funding through international contributions, specifically from such international financial institutions as the World Bank and the myriad funds and development banks, as well as regional and subregional organizations and United Nations agencies. At the local level, the private sector is a key partner in reconstruction and development. The private sector's participation removes numerous funding obstacles, thus contributing to sustainable development, peace and security.”

   2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source

6. “In recent years, we have seen the cooperation grow between the Peacebuilding Commission and the Security Council. I would emphasize that the Peacebuilding Commission briefs the Security Council on its role on an annual basis, but the Chairs of the Commission's country-specific figurations should be able to play a greater role, and the Council should support the PBC'S recommendations when renewing peacekeeping mission mandates. Such momentum must be maintained bearing in mind that achieving lasting peace involves acknowledging national ownership, as national reforms are more effective when there is robust cooperation with the host country. Unpredictable financing remains one of the major challenges for peacebuilding, peacekeeping and sustaining peace.”

   2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source

7. “The Security Council has recognized the advisory role of the Peacebuilding Commission, particularly with regard to consolidating peace, recovery and reconstruction during transition periods and the withdrawal of peacekeeping operations, which are the most delicate and critical of stages once the mandate for a special political mission has begun to be implemented. It is therefore important to emphasize the role of national institutions and their full ownership of all points of the conflict cycle and of the withdrawal of peacekeeping operations, so as to ensure that countries do not relapse into conflict. Transitions can be smooth only with the support of robust and competent national institutions, which must play a fundamental role in post-conflict reconstruction.”

   2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source

8. “We are pleased this meeting provides a timely opportunity to exchange views and shed light on ways to enhance peace, security and stability in conflict areas. After several decades of United Nations experience in peacekeeping, it has become clear that there is no single model or approach for transition phases, which are adapted to the specific situations in host countries. The nature and characteristics of conflict vary from country to country, but the similarity of some conflicts must also be taken into account, where necessary.”

   2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source

9. “Mr. Alahmad (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Peru, whom I wish to thank for convening today's meeting. I also thank the Secretary-General, the representatives of the World Bank and the African Development Bank, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Mr. Carlos Holmes Trujillo Garcia, who is with us in his capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), for their briefings. Moreover, I wish to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Worship of Haiti and the Minister for Legal Reforms and Parliamentary Affairs of Timor-Leste. The concept note (S/2019/540, annex) is a comprehensive and informative document that serves as a road map for today's debate.”

   2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source

10. “We look forward to further progress through the adoption of accountability and anti-corruption legislation, as well as the adoption of the necessary structural adjustments of the Central Bank after the recent appointment of its Governor. That is an additional step towards achieving the goals of economic reform. In conclusion, we all know that this is in particular an extremely important year in terms of implementing pending political agreements and strengthening federal institutions. That means that we, as Council members, have a particular responsibility to implement our common vision in order to help the Somalis build an inclusive federal Somali State that upholds the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all its citizens.”

    2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source

11. “We welcome the joint United Nations and African Union review, which resulted in a new AMISOM concept of operations, in line with the transition plan and national security architecture, accompanied by the gradual decrease in Mission personnel. The third issue is the economic developments. We welcome the progress achieved by Somalia in terms of economic development. We hope that this positive momentum will lead Somalia to meeting the required conditions as a heavily indebted poor country. It is clear that the Federal Government has started to produce results through capacity-building in order to increase its local resources and revenue, as recognized by the International Monetary Fund.”

    2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source

12. “We note the recent increase in the attacks and we reiterate our condemnation of such attacks, in particular those that targeted the United Nations compound near the airport in Mogadishu at the beginning of this year. In addition, other attacks targeted a number of hotels and centres, particularly those against the ministries of public works and labour, in which the Deputy Minister was killed. Such incidents show that it is important to step up efforts to ensure the implementation of the general security framework in order to promote the effectiveness of AMISOM. operations and combat Violent extremism.”

    2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source

13. “We note the Government's road map in implementing its comprehensive political reform agenda, whose priorities are the review of the Provisional Constitution by the end of this year, the commitment to establish an electoral legal framework during the current session of Parliament and the adoption by the Council of Ministers of a temporary electoral law and the political parties act, as well as the National Independent Electoral Commission achieving progress in registering voters by using a biometric system. The second issue is the security situation. The Al-Shabaab movement remains the main threat, as we have just heard from the briefers.”

    2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source

14. “We welcome the significant progress made by the Somali Federal Government in ensuring stability, reconciliation and State-building despite many challenges that undermine achieving the required priorities. That is reflected in the fact that the Somali Government is keen to accelerate the implementation of the transition plan to which it is committed.”

    2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source

15. “In addition, food insecurity affects 4.9 million people and the number of internal displaced persons reached 2.6 million. In late March, the Security Council issued a clear message that reflected once again its unity in terms of supporting and assisting Somalia by extending UNSOM's mandate unanimously under resolution 2461 (2019) (see S/PV.8494). That resolution is seen as an international instrument that demonstrates the support of the Council and the United Nations for Somalia in building a federal State capable of overcoming the difficulties about which we have just heard from the briefers. The resolution took into consideration the special circumstances and the unique situation of the Somali crisis. Allow me to highlight the following main issues. The first issue is the political developments.”

    2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source

16. “That demonstrates the importance which the Commission attaches to ensuring that Somalia is successful. We look forward to the Mission's renewal next week following the current negotiations on a draft resolution to extend its mandate. I also thank Ms. Ursula Mueller, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for her briefing, which reflected the scale of human suffering faced by the Somali people for decades as a result of poverty, marginalization, armed violence, political instability, natural threats and underdevelopment. All of that has led to an increase in the humanitarian needs in Somalia, where one third of the population needs assistance and protection in 2019.”

    2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source

17. “Mr. Alahmad (Kuwait) (Spoke in Arabic): I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Raisedon Zenenga, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), for his important briefing on the efforts of the United Nations represented by UNSOM. to achieve stability in Somalia and to support the Federal Government of Somalia in attaining peace and development for the Somali people. I also thank Mr. Francisco Caetano Jose' Madeira, Special Representative ofthe Chairperson ofthe African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), for his valuable briefing and the Mission's endeavours to maintain security and to rehabilitate the Somali national security forces.”

    2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source

18. “In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that the State of Kuwait is committed to the position of the League of Arab States calling for making the world free of nuclear weapons and other WMDs including the Middle East region. We are keen to improve the work and performance of the Committee. In that regard, we are preparing for the visit by the Committee's Group of Experts to the State of Kuwait in the next few months so as to benefit from their expertise and best practices with a view to submitting our next, updated voluntary report.”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

19. “The State of Kuwait has on more than one occasion expressed its concern about the challenges faced by the non-proliferation regime in the world today. The proliferation of WMDs and the threat of non-State actors acquiring them are quite worrisome issues, especially amid the increase in terrorist threats, conflicts and instability in our contemporary world. It is possible that non-State actors could come to possess, develop, use and traffic in nuclear, chemical or biological weapons. The consequences of that would be grave and difficult to predict. Hence our main task should be to appropriately assess the evolving nature of the threat of proliferation and the rapid advancement of science and technology, as well as to take precautionary and proactive measures.”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

20. “The programme of work also addresses the special circumstances of States as they implement non-proliferation measures. It enhances as well the role of civil society in fighting the proliferation of all forms of WMDs. We all seek to develop and improve the performance of the 1540 Committee and its four working groups - on implementation, assistance, cooperation and transparency - as well as to operationalize its mechanisms at the national, regional and international levels. The Committee has become an integral part of international efforts to achieve non-proliferation owing to its great importance to maintaining international peace and security. We should all redouble our efforts in our collective work to enhance the non-proliferation regime and make it as effective as possible.”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

21. “The programme of work is a road map for Member States to develop strategies and national legislation for preventing non-State actors from possessing weapons of mass destruction. That would allow us to achieve the objective of a future free from those lethal weapons. We hope that this meeting will serve to further convince Member States of the need to enhance the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in an optimal way in order to reach the full implementation of its provisions and achieve universality. In that regard, I would like to note that the 2019 programme of work of the 1540 Committee is the most comprehensive one to date. It highlights the sectors that require more attention given the new threats of proliferation, as well as national plans along with country and regional visits by the Committee and its Group of Experts.”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

22. “Mr. Alahmad (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like, at the outset, to welcome Ambassador Dian Triansyah Djani as the new Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004,) on preventing non-State actors and terrorist groups from developing, acquiring, manufacturing, possessing, transporting or using all types of weapons ofmass destruction (WMDS), whether nuclear, chemical or biological. I also thank him for his informative briefing on the work of the Committee. I wish him and his team at the Permanent Mission of Indonesia every success. I would like also to thank the Committee's Group of Experts and the relevant secretariat for their tremendous and tangible efforts in supporting the work of the Committee. We welcome the adoption of the 2019 programme of work of the 1540 Committee.”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

23. “We hope that the Afghan authorities will redouble their efforts to protect public utilities and fight those stray groups. At the same time, we welcome the commitment of our NATO allies to support the non-combatant mission and provide financial support to the Afghan forces until the year 2024. In conclusion, the State of Kuwait renews its support to Afghanistan to achieve lasting peace and stability through a diplomatic negotiated settlement. We stand with Afghanistan in its war against terrorism and support its unrelenting efforts to spread its authority and sovereignty over its entire territory. We also emphasize that confronting the threat of terrorism lies in the collective commitment to fight and combat this scourge within the framework of the international strategy to combat terrorism.”

    2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source

24. “It is with concern that we have followed the continuing clashes between Afghan forces and armed groups, such as the Taliban movement and the terrorist group Da'esh, the latest of which was an attempt by the Taliban to overrun the city of Ghazni on 10 August. That attempt caused numerous casualties among unarmed civilians, including many women and children. We are fully aware that increased acts of violence and threats are nothing but desperate attempts by elements that do not believe in democracy or human rights, and do not even wish to see stability and security in the country. They think that through those terrorist acts, which target educational and sports centres as well as gathering places, they will be able to terrorize voters and delay the electoral process next October.”

    2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source

25. “We welcome the assistance provided by the countries of the region and the relevant regional mechanisms, especially the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which has convened a special meeting on Afghanistan during the past week to reiterate its support to the Afghani Government to bring peace, security and harmony among all the segments of the Afghani people, including its call to the Taliban movement to get involved in a direct, peaceful and unconditional dialogue. Secondly, with regard to the security situation, the latest report of the Secretary-General underlines the continued instability of the security situation in Afghanistan. Over the past period, we all witnessed the significant increase in terrorist operations due to the proximity of the parliamentary elections.”

    2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source

26. “We follow closely the ongoing political action in the various Afghan provinces, and the political alliances that have been formed in order to prepare for the upcoming elections. We hope that such action, which involves all political parties, will contribute to reducing tensions and giving priority to national interests above partisan ones. Strengthening national interests has been and continues to be essential. It is of the utmost importance for the Government and all parties to prioritize long- term interests in order to put an end to the Afghan conflict and achieve sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan. Likewise, the international community must continue to encourage and support these goals in order to reach a comprehensive political settlement in Afghanistan.”

    2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source

27. “We also welcome the signing by the United Nations and the electoral management bodies on 25 July ofa revised Electoral Support Project document, with the donors pledging an additional $57 million in financial support. The overall number of 9 million registered men and women voters is a clear demonstration of the desire of the Afghan people to opt for the path of democracy despite the security threats to their lives. We salute the courage of the Afghan people, who emphasize once again that the political solution in Afghanistan must be Afghan-led and determined by the Afghan people. As we discuss political developments, we should underscore the importance of national reconciliation and the peace process in Afghanistan.”

    2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source

28. “Therefore, I will focus in my statement on two main issues linked to the items we are discussing today, namely, political developments and the security situation. First, with regard to the political developments, the phase in which Afghanistan is currently passing is a very critical and delicate one. It is a phase in which we are witnessing intensified consultations among the political parties. We are also witnessing the continued preparations by the electoral management bodies to hold parliamentary elections on 20 October. In that regard, we would like first to commend the vital role of UNAMA and the electoral management bodies in finalizing the lists of voters and candidates and setting up voting centres.”

    2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source

29. “Mr. Alahmad (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and Mr. Ramiz Bakhtiar, the Afghanistan youth representative, for their comprehensive briefings today. I would also like to take this opportunity to renew the support of the State of Kuwait for all the sincere efforts exerted by Mr. Yamamoto and the members of UNAMA under the difficult circumstances they face there. I also thank the Secretary-General for his quarterly report (S/2018/824), which sheds light on the situation in Afghanistan over the past three months This meeting is being convened only one month prior to the holding of the parliamentary elections in Afghanistan.”

    2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source

30. “In conclusion, I note that resolution 2365 (2017), which the Security Council adopted last year, represents a positive development in the efforts of the United Nations to combat the danger of landmines, explosives and improvised explosive devices remnants of war. I reaffirm that such efforts to stop the use of landmines will save the lives of many civilians and make an important contribution to achieving the desired security and peace. We support the recommendation of the Secretary-General to consider mine action on an annual basis in the Council.”

    2018-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8304 (2018) · source

31. “Moreover, we commend the partnership established between the United Nations and the African Union Commission to manage mine action. I would also note the efforts made by the United Nations, in cooperation with the Government of Iraq, through joint programmes aimed at screening and clearing areas of mines in the liberated areas of Iraq. We also welcome the work being done between the United Nations and the Governments of Lebanon, Libya, Somalia and other Governments of Member States. We condemn the use of landmines by the Houthis in Yemen. These landmines are being placed randomly, thereby endangering the lives of civilians, in clear violation of international humanitarian law.”

    2018-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8304 (2018) · source

32. “We call for improving the preparation and performance of peacekeepers, who are operating in areas at high risk of explosives, so that they are better able to perform their duties and save their lives. I would like to define three important measures that would alleviate the impact of landmines on civilians: first, to stop violence and conflict between armed groups; secondly, to facilitate restoring public services in post-conflict areas and promote the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals for establishing peaceful and conflict-free societies; and thirdly, to issue national laws which prohibit the possession of weapons and explosive materials. We welcome measures to enhance partnership and cooperation between the United Nations and other States at the national and international levels in the field of mine action.”

    2018-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8304 (2018) · source

33. “We commend all United Nations efforts to maintain peace and security among all conflicting parties, which is achieved through peacekeeping operations and the Special Representatives of the Secretary- General, as well as efforts to arrive at settlements and confidence-building measures and limiting the deadly effects of landmines on the lives of civilians following conflicts. Allow me in this regard to commend the heroic actions taken by more than 100,000 men and women in peacekeeping operations in different conflict zones, risking their lives in order to maintain and protect the lives of others, especially civilians, in extremely dangerous and complicated environments.”

    2018-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8304 (2018) · source

34. “It is truly saddening that children comprise the largest category of civilian victims of the remnants of war. Our discussion today on mine action and warnings concerning their negative impact on civilians, especially in the aftermath of war, is of particular importance to the State of Kuwait because of its bitter experience following the liberation of the country from the Iraqi occupation, which in its wake left behind landmines throughout its territory, including on beaches and in vast expanses of desert, that have killed many civilians.”

    2018-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8304 (2018) · source

35. “Mr. Alahmad (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to express my appreciation for the valuable briefing by Mr. Alexander Zouev, Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. We are discussing an extremely important topic today on the Security Council's agenda, as the issue of mines, explosive ordnance and improvised explosive devices is directly linked to the United Nations goal to maintain peace and security in armed conflict and dispute zones. Regrettably, since the United Nations began monitoring civilian casualties caused by such explosives and mines in 1999, statistics have shown an increase in the number of civilian casualties resulting from the remnants of war and mines.”

    2018-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8304 (2018) · source