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1. “Naturally, that new spirit also demands that no country should continue to be isolated. The Council has an obligation in that regard. Let me conclude by expressing our readiness to work closely with the Council in the coming months to sustain this remarkable achievement, which has enormous implications for peace and prosperity in the whole of Africa and even beyond.”

   2018-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8322 (2018) · source

2. “It is in that spirit that we are trying to do our part to help restore friendly relations between the good peoples of Djibouti and Eritrea. The Djibouti Foreign Minister visited Addis Ababa last week to deliver a message on behalf of President Guelleh to my Prime Minister. He was able to conduct very productive and useful discussions both with our Prime Minister and his counterpart, our Foreign Minister. Ethiopia has expressed its readiness to do whatever is necessary to contribute to the normalization of relations between Eritrea and Djibouti. It is our firm conviction that such efforts are critical to peace and security in our region. The new spirit that has been created should exclude no country and is the foundation on which Ethiopia's policy is based.”

   2018-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8322 (2018) · source

3. “If there is a recognition of the broader context that I have tried to explain just now, I do not think it would be difficult to find innovative ways of acknowledging the significance of that development in our region at a time when conflict resolution is becoming very complex and we have come to acknowledge how much the prevention of conflict should be prioritized. The breakthrough for peace achieved between Ethiopia and Eritrea is without any doubt to be celebrated. It is Ethiopia's conviction that this welcome development is not meant to be limited to relations between the two countries. I would like to take this opportunity to assure the Council that the prevailing spirit is one of embracing, not excluding, people in the region.”

   2018-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8322 (2018) · source

4. “Already, improved relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea seem to have facilitated the restoration of friendly relations between Eritrea and Somalia, as was evident when the President of Somalia, Mr. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo, paid a State visit to Eritrea a few days ago. It is impossible to ignore that that is a major boost for progress in the stabilization of the situation in Somalia. The Council must appreciate the significance of that development for the security of the region. It appears to us very proper that the Council should support and encourage the bold steps taken by the Ethiopian Prime Minister. That has underlined how much doing things outside the box is necessary to break log jams in conflict situations, no matter how intractable they might have been in the past.”

   2018-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8322 (2018) · source

5. “The Intergovernmental Authority on Development will be more effective in bringing the countries of the region together to work for peace and regional cooperation in all areas much better than before. It is in that broader context, that we would like the Security Council to understand what is happening between Ethiopia and Eritrea. That wind of change has been welcomed by the region and beyond. Undoubtedly, the positive momentum generated over the past couple of weeks must be sustained, and the international community has a responsibility to support the efforts of the two countries. We believe that the Council has a particular responsibility in that regard.”

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6. “The Ethiopian and Eritrean peoples, who have longed for peace for two decades, have warmly welcomed the breakthrough with much jubilation and optimism. Gone are the days when no one could be sure how long the guns would continue to be silent between the two countries. As just indicated, that has enormous meaning and significance not only for the peoples of the two countries, but also for the region, which has been ravaged by conflict and crisis for far too long. It will also make a major and historic contribution to the efforts to silence the guns in Africa, while setting an example of resolving conflicts in the continent. Undeniably, the region will be in a far better position to contribute to peace in Somalia.”

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7. “It is altogether impossible to deny that the politics of the Horn of Africa are in the process of rapid change, with salutary implications, all of which is the result of the rapprochement between Ethiopia and Eritrea, which would have been totally inconceivable only a few month ago. What has happened over the past couple of weeks is indeed historic. Following a 20-year hiatus, Ethiopia and Eritrea have decided to turn the page and open a new chapter concerning not only the normalization of relations, but the expression of commitment to building relations that truly reflect the long-standing ties between their peoples. What was once considered impossible has been made possible thanks to the courageous and bold steps taken by the leadership of the two countries.”

   2018-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8322 (2018) · source

8. “1 want to thank Ambassador Kairat Umarov, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea, for his briefing and for his dedicated efforts in guiding the work of the Committee. We appreciate the outcome of his visit to the region, which took him to Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia. 1 must reiterate how much we appreciate the objectivity and integrity with which he has managed the work of the Committee. Of course, much has happened since the Chair's visit, and those events have enormous implications for the work of the Committee, as well as for the sanctions regime in a number of ways.”

   2018-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8322 (2018) · source

9. “Last but not least, the resolution just adopted also recognizes the need for the continuous and comprehensive assessment of AMISOM, working jointly with the African Union and the Federal Government of Somalia, in order to assess the process and make recommendations on the conditions-based graduate transition from AMISOM. to Somali security responsibility, taking into account the need for an objective evaluation of capacities. We believe that this is absolutely important, and we hope that all decisions on the course of transition in Somalia will be made based on an informed decision through a closer examination of the situation on the ground.”

   2018-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8321 (2018) · source

10. “Equally important is the need for cooperation and coordination between the United Nations Support Office in Somalia and AMISOM. and the Somali National Security Forces at all levels, including through improved consultation with AMISOM. in the management of the logistics support package. The resolution makes that point very clear. Therefore, we are hopeful that during the implementation of the new mandate, we will see enhanced cooperation and coordination in providing greater support to inclusive political processes, in line with the comprehensive approach to security, leading to the transfer of primary security responsibility from AMISOM. to the Somali security forces and institutions.”

    2018-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8321 (2018) · source

11. “In this regard, AMISOM. can and should play a role in carrying out civilian responsibilities complementary to the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia. That is why the resolution stresses that AMISOM's civilian component should be fully operational so as to support AMISOM'S military and police tasks, and we very much welcome this. While the Somalia transition plan provides the strategic direction for a conditions-based process by which a gradual handover of security responsibility from AMISOM. to Somali security institutions can take place, detailed planning and implementation are required to put all phases of the plan into motion. Without coordination and mutual reinforcing support among partners on the ground, we might risk a delay in the implementation of the envisaged AMISOM transition.”

    2018-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8321 (2018) · source

12. “We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2431 (2018), renewing the mandate of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), which has been playing an indispensable role in support of peace and reconciliation in Somalia. We thank the United Kingdom for its efforts as penholder in facilitating the negotiation of the resolution and all Council members for demonstrating flexibility and compromise in achieving the necessary consensus. Let me highlight a couple of points that were very critical for us in the negotiation of the resolution. It is very important that the resolution we adopted today acknowledges the important contribution of AMISOM. in support of the Somali political process. In spite of the political and security gains made in recent years, a lot remains to be done in terms of post- conflict recovery and peacebuilding.”

    2018-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8321 (2018) · source

13. “There is a solution that does not reflect the spirit and principle that should underpin the cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union. What is equally troubling is that this proposed course of action does not meet the consensus of Council members. A divided Council in this issue, we all know, will not be helpful to the peace process because it will send the wrong message to the parties, the result of which will be a loss of the Council's credibility and therefore its leverage. That is what we have been trying to avoid, but to no avail. Before concluding, I must express appreciation to our colleagues, representatives of the three African States members of the Council, for all the efforts we made together to support the position of the AU on this critical matter.”

    2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source

14. “The Council should indeed be appreciative of what the Presidents of Uganda and the Sudan did in engaging in a well- calibrated joint effort to nudge the parties towards peace, which culminated in a possible scenario whereby President Salva Kiir and Mr. Machar might be in the Government together - the former returning to his position and the latter as the First Vice President. If that is not progress, then what is? That is why we find it difficult to vote in favour of the draft resolution before us (S/2018/69l) and why, in our View, other Council members should not as well. That is the advice both IGAD and the AU are giving to the Council. We wish to thank in advance all Council members who are respectful of the views of regional organizations and act accordingly. There should be no confusion.”

    2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source

15. “Under those circumstances, it would not be surprising if, were draft resolution S/2018/69l to be adopted, it ended up confusing the parties for they would find it difficult to reconcile the action of the Council with the reality of the peace process. The parties would be absolutely justified in expecting encouragement from the Council for the progress made no matter how far they might still have to go to achieve a breakthrough. But what they might see is the opposite in what, for them and for those who follow the South Sudanese peace process closely, is a paradox. One does not get punished for having made progress. We have heard the argument being made that nothing has changed in the peace process, in that the parties are simply going through the motions, but what we have seen lately is quite different.”

    2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source

16. “The cause of peace and the protection of civilians, which we so much want to see advance, would have less chance of succeeding if, in the light of the position being taken by IGAD and the AU, the Security Council ended up being an outlier and in sharp disagreement with the two regional organizations. That is why we call upon each member ofthe Council to heed the calls of the region and cast their vote in a manner that would enhance the unity of purpose among the three organizations. After all, it is that unity ofpurpose which will break or make the peace process. Resorting to immediate sanctions at this point in time would amount to not taking into account the progress that has been made so far.”

    2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source

17. “The IGAD Council of Ministers has made it clear that pursuing such a course of action at this stage would not behelpful at all. That is a matter of judgement, taking into account the complexities of the situation. The same view is also reflected by the AU Peace and Security Council. Lending deaf ears to the opinion of the two organizations that have invested so much in the peace process and would be the most affected by its failure runs roughshod over the principles that underpin the cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations.”

    2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source

18. “It should be handled with prudence and patience because without them whatever human rights violations there are today, they could be even worse. Averting the worst is our objective. For the Security Council to take such action without synchronizing its position with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU) will not only be unhelpful, but it will seriously undermine the peace process and does not reflect well on the cooperation and partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations, which all of us strive to see strengthened. While in no way opposed to punitive measures, it is the View of the AU and IGAD that now is not the appropriate time for taking such measures.”

    2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source

19. “I want to more formally welcome my brother the Permanent Representative of Cote d'Ivoire. We are at a very critical juncture in the peace process in South Sudan. The High-Level Revitalization Forum has made notable progress and for the first time in a long while there is some hope for a possible breakthrough. The parties have already reached an agreement on security arrangements and the reports from Khartoum are indicating that they are closer than they have ever been to reaching an agreement on governance issues. The decision we are going to make today in connection with sanctions would have very serious implications for the peace process. That is why the region and, I might add, the continent are asking for the situation to be handled with prudence and patience. Why?”

    2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source

20. “The Council, in collaboration with the relevant regional and subregional organizations, could also take concrete measures to manage climate-change-induced security risks and conflicts, in line with comprehensive national and regional priorities. For instance, regional initiatives such as the one by the Economic Community of West African States to conduct a comprehensive study and recommend an action plan to address climate-change-induced conflicts in West Africa could be cited as an example. In conclusion, I would stress the need for all relevant United Nations organs, within their own mandates, to take concrete measures in line with their national plans and priorities to address the root causes and negative effects of climate change and related security threats or conflicts.”

    2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source

21. “To that end, the General Assembly and its relevant subsidiary bodies and the Economic and Social Council, as well as the relevant intergovernmental frameworks established to address the root causes of climate change and its adverse impacts, should continue to play the primary role, as affirmed by the Security Council in its presidential statement S/PRST/ZOll/IS. Where the impacts of climate change have become a threat to the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, has a role in analysing the conflict and the security implications and finding a path to peace and security.”

    2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source

22. “In this regard, all countries, particularly developed ones, should take concrete measures to honour their commitments and pledges in line with the Paris Agreement by providing sufficient and sustained climate financing to developing countries, particularly the most vulnerable. The facilitation of the transfer of appropriate technology ought, naturally, to be part of this obligation. Such efforts, in our view, would complement national and regional efforts to address the adverse impacts of climate change and prevent climate-change-related security threats and conflicts.”

    2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source

23. “Redoubling our efforts to ensure sustainable development for current and future generations in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, inter alia, is critical. A genuine commitment to multilateralism should make this self-evident. Furthermore, ensuring the full implementation of the Paris Agreement and of our commitments under various frameworks aimed at addressing the adverse impacts of climate change is a prerequisite for addressing climate-change-induced conflicts or security risks.”

    2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source

24. “The lack of durable and comprehensive solutions aimed at addressing climate-change-induced migration, insecurities, increased tensions and competition for resources could lead to localized or cross-border conflicts in various parts of the world. In this regard, addressing the root causes of such climate-induced conflicts remains of vital importance. We need to do so in a comprehensive manner; this would require taking concrete measures to reduce the vulnerabilities of States to the impact of climate change and creating a cooperative framework to mitigate such impacts, including climate-induced migration and displacement.”

    2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source

25. “In communities where there is heavy dependence on natural resources for livelihoods, the likelihood of intercommunal violence or cross-border or regional conflicts is high. The situation in the Lake Chad basin or the Sahel region is a clear manifestation of the link between climate change and conflicts, and the briefing by the Deputy Secretary-General yesterday (see S/PV.8306), following her joint high-level visit with the African Union, highlighted that aspect. On the other hand, it is also important to note that climate change or climate-related environmental change does not automatically result in conflict.”

    2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source

26. “We therefore underline that climate change requires urgent and concerted global action and responses, anchored primarily in promoting inclusive and sustainable development. That is also why what we did in 2015, when we unanimously adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Goals was so historic and the expression of multilateralism at its best. It is with that in mind that we concur with the assessment of the Council, as reflected in presidential statement S/PRST/2011/15, that "possible adverse effects of climate change may, in the long run, aggravate certain existing threats to international peace and security". We recognize that climate change, in certain circumstances, could create conditions for conflict or exacerbate it.”

    2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source

27. “I wish to recognize the presence among us of the President ofNauru and the Prime Ministers of Curacao, Kingdom of the Netherlands. I would also like to greet the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan. Climate change is one of the greatest threats to the entire global community. No country can remain unaffected, as the Deputy Secretary-General said. Its devastating consequences not only undermine development gains, but they also threaten the very existence of our communities. Although their contribution is negligible, it is well known that it is developing countries, particularly the most vulnerable among them that literally know nothing about how long they can survive, that disproportionately suffer the impacts of climate change.”

    2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source

28. “We once again thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed for her briefing. I would like to express our appreciation to her and to the President of the Council and the Chairperson the African Union for the very important mission they conducted very recently to two African countries that are among those seriously affected by climate change. That visit was very meaningful. I would also like to thank the other briefers, particularly Ms. Hindou Ibrahim, whose passionate presentation was fully aligned with the purpose of this meeting and the heavy responsibility that briefers have to be as objective as possible and not be partial. That is very critical and we should learn from today's meeting. Frankly, what we heard today almost validates the concerns expressed by some colleagues.”

    2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source

29. “We also note some of the concerns that have been raised in relation to the Mechanism, particularly in the procedures related to reporting of alleged violations in the context of peace operations. There is need to take concrete steps to address those concerns, particularly by aligning the reporting standards with those under peacekeeping operations. Finally, I would like to conclude by reiterating the firm commitment of Ethiopia to ensure the protection of children in an armed conflict. We will continue to work with all the relevant actors in that regard”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

30. “That is why it is important that the Council follow this matter and urge parties to an armed conflict to fully comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law. Sixth, it is necessary to ensure that children formerly associated with armed groups or forces not be deprived of their liberty and are treated primarily as victims Furthermore, it is vital to strengthen our investment in rehabilitation and reintegration projects to comprehensively address the needs of children formerly associated with armed forces or groups as soon as possible, in full respect of their rights as children and as victims. Seventh, Ethiopia recognizes the role of the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism in tracking the six grave violations against children in armed conflict, including in the context of peace operations.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

31. “Furthermore, the deployment of child protection advisers in peace operations is also critical and should receive the utmost attention, as it contributes to mainstreaming child protection and leading monitoring, reporting and prevention efforts in peace operations. Fifth, Ethiopia recognizes the importance of strict compliance with international humanitarian law by all parties to an armed conflict in relation to their means and methods of combat, including by protecting civilians from the effects of hostilities. However, it is a matter of concern to note the increased incidents of grave violations against children in different parts of the world and the protection challenges associated with serious disregard for international humanitarian law by parties to an armed conflict.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

32. “Third, as much as possible, peace processes and ceasefire agreements should ensure the protection of children in armed conflict, in particular by ensuring access to humanitarian assistance as well as formal separation and reintegration of children recruited by parties to an armed conflict. It is therefore necessary to encourage relevant parties to take into account the needs of children affected by armed conflict in the negotiation of ceasefire agreements and other peace processes. Fourth, peace operations continue to have a significant role in the protection of civilians, including children affected by armed conflicts. In that regard, ensuring that peace operations have the capabilities and force enablers necessary for the full implementation of their mandates on the protection of civilians is of the utmost importance.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

33. “On the other hand, reports of continued grave violations against children in the context of armed conflict require all of us to further strengthen those efforts. In other words, more enhanced international cooperation is becoming vital to protecting children facing this tragedy. Second, it is important to recognize the proximity and strategic advantage of regional organizations in addressing the impact of armed conflict on children. It is therefore important for the United Nations, in particular the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and other actors, such as UNICEF, to further strengthen their cooperation and coordination with regional organizations, such as the African Union, including in their engagement with parties to an armed conflict and the implementation of action plans.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

34. “In that context, we believe that there are a few considerations that should be taken into account to help ensure the protection of children in the context of armed conflict. First, since the adoption of the groundbreaking resolution 1612 (2005), on children and armed conflict, there has been significant progress in the protection and rehabilitation of children affected by armed conflict in different parts ofthe world. The engagement with parties to an armed conflict, the signing of action plans with countries concerned and close follow-up of the situation by the Security Council and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict continue to play a critical role in further strengthening the protection of children affected by armed conflicts.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

35. “In that regard, we welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2427 (2018) and we thank Sweden for its efforts as the penholder in facilitating the negotiation of the draft text. We hope that the resolution will make a substantive contribution to the protection of children in armed conflict. The large number of sponsors is a testament to the level of concern of Member States about the fate of children in conflicts and to the very effective way Sweden has been discharging its obligation. However, it is very clear that much more needs to be done to ensure the protection of children affected by armed conflict and prevent the grave violations against them, which have reached very worrying levels.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

36. “We are grateful to Sweden for convening this open debate and for its leadership of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. We are very glad to see you, Mr. Prime Minister, as you preside over this debate, which demonstrates the significance you attach to this important topic. We are grateful to all the briefers for sharing their thoughts, which we have found very useful. We very much appreciate the contribution of all three. In our consideration of the various reports of the Secretary-General on children in armed conflict around the world at the level of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, as well as our discussions on various conflicts here in the Council, so many instances of continued grave violations of international humanitarian law committed by parties to armed conflicts continue to be extremely alarming.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

37. “We are grateful to the civilian and military personnel of the Mission for their dedication and commitment in carrying out their mandate. We also commend the efforts made in ensuring adequate conditions for the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need. We support the statement issued by the Council yesterday (SC/13399) and join the Assistant Secretary- General in strongly condemning the attack on the UNMISS convoy, which claimed the life of a Bangladeshi peacekeeper. That is unacceptable and we hope the Government will undertake the necessary investigation to hold those who committed that crime to account. Finally, with regard to the Regional Protection Force , the Ethiopian infantry battalion is now being fully deployed and the arrival of the troops and the equipment will be complete before the end of this month.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

38. “That is why we welcome the declaration of a permanent ceasefire by the parties in Khartoum, which will enter into force within 72 hours. What matters now, of course, is that the parties honour that commitment and implement the ceasefire. IGAD has strongly condemned the repeated violations of the cessation ofhostilities agreement and has decided that the Sudan and Kenya should further investigate the reports of violations and submit to the next IGAD Summit the appropriate targeted punitive measures to be taken. We also note that the humanitarian situation remains dire. It is Vital that all parties ensure safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to allow humanitarian actors on the ground to reach those in need of urgent assistance. The role of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues to be very important.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

39. “We know there has been a lot of frustration over the South Sudanese peace process because of so many twists and turns. We all know that there are issues that need further clarification, and we are not there yet in terms of achieving a final settlement. Nevertheless, we cannot afford to lose hope for peace. We can only encourage what little gain has been made and seize the momentum that has been generated recently to push the parties to make the necessary compromise and conclude the peace process. As the Secretary-General indicated in yesterday's statement, it is critical for IGAD, the African Union and the United Nations to work together at this critical juncture in the peace process. Nevertheless, we remain concerned by the overall security situation. That was adequately covered by the Assistant Secretary-General.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

40. “That message was also reinforced today by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat. The coming days will be very critical. The two leaders are expected to meet again in Nairobi, with the facilitation of President Uhuru Kenyatta. We hope the Nairobi meeting will build on the momentum generated in Addis Ababa and Khartoum to facilitate the successful conclusion of the peace process. In order to take advantage of the African Union (AU) Summit in Nouakchott, important meetings by IGAD and AU are going to take place on the margins. We hope those meetings will give the peace process a final push. It is against that backdrop that we are meeting today. The Council should put its weight behind those efforts.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

41. “In that context, we very much welcome the outcome of the second face-to-face meeting between President Kiir and Mr. Machar in Khartoum, under the auspices of President Omer Al-Bashir and in the presence of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of Uganda, on the basis of the decision adopted by the IGAD Summit. We commend the two leaders for signing the declaration of principles and hope that will facilitate the resolution of some of the outstanding issues and pave the way for the finalization of the IGAD bridging proposal. In that regard, we welcome the statement issued by the Secretary-General yesterday (SG/ SM/l9ll4). We hope the Security Council will send the right signal to the parties, encouraging them to stay the course and reach an agreement to end the suffering of the South Sudanese people.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

42. “In that connection, issues were left for the principals to meet face-to-face and iron out their differences. The Addis Ababa meeting between President Salva Kiir and Mr. Riek Machar, under the auspices of my Prime Minister as the Chair of IGAD, provided such an opportunity after two years. Even though no breakthrough was achieved, the fact that the two met to discuss issues face to face was a step in the right direction. We believe that the Assistant Secretary- General is right in recognizing the importance of that development. All of us saw the outcome of the thirty-second IGAD Extraordinary Summit, held last week, which basically laid out the steps that need to be taken over the coming days to move the peace process forward.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

43. “We wish to thank Assistant Secretary-General Bintou Keita for her useful briefing. I express our appreciation to her for her commitment to carrying out her heavy responsibilities since she took over her Office. The past couple of weeks have witnessed intensive engagement on South Sudan within the framework of the high-level revitalization process, and there is indeed positive momentum in that regard. The Council of Ministers of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the IGAD Special Envoy have been actively involved in shuttle diplomacy to engage the parties on some of the most important and outstanding issues related to security and governance. IGAD has made efforts to facilitate those discussions by presenting a bridging proposal.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

44. “We have taken the right decision and, as we have always reiterated, the international community has a heavy responsibility to help Mali overcome its current security challenges. We all remember how Mali was an example of democratic governance in Africa before 2011. We are very hopeful that it will rise again.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source

45. “We are confident that the Government of Mali and the Platform and Coordination armed groups will take all the steps necessary to fully and expeditiously deliver on their remaining obligations under the Agreement, as stipulated in the resolution that we just adopted. We appreciate the continued support ofMlNUSMA, in cooperation with other international partners, to the efforts of the Malian authorities to combat terrorism and transnational organized crime, including information- and intelligence-sharing, planning, training and capacity-building. The role of MINUSMA continues to be vital, and the extension of its mandate for another 12 months, in line with the recommendations of the Secretary-General, is very welcome.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source

46. “We welcome the Council's unanimous adoption of resolution 2423 (2018), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) for another 12 months. We thank France, as the penholder, for facilitating the negotiations on the text, and we appreciate the flexibility and compromise of all members, which facilitated the resolution's unanimous adoption. In spite of enormous challenges and constraints, MINUSMA peacekeepers are doing commendable work in supporting the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. We welcome the recent positive steps taken in the implementation of the Agreement ahead of the electoral cycle due to take place in Mali this year.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source

47. “We share the view of the Secretary-General, highlighted in his report, that it is a setback to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. In that regard, we appreciate the commitment of the remaining participating countries, including the Islamic Republic of Iran, to fully implement the JCPOA. It is critical for the remaining JCPOA participants to continue to address challenges associated with the withdrawal and contribute to the full implementation of the JCPOA and the satisfactory conclusion of the issue. I would like to end my remarks by encouraging the remaining participating countries to continue to work together to address some of the challenges aimed at ensuring the full implementation of resolution 2231 (2015).”

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48. “3) However, we recognize the challenges and difficulties in the broader implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), particularly the reported activities allegedly undertaken by the Islamic Republic of Iran contrary to the restrictive measures set out in annex B to resolution 2231 (2015) and the key findings included in the reports of the Secretary-General and the Facilitator. While awaiting further information on those reported activities allegedly undertaken by the Islamic Republic of Iran, we share the view expressed by the Secretary- General that the Islamic Republic of Iran needs to carefully consider these concerns, as they have the potential to impact the context within which the JCPOA is being implemented. It is also worth noting the difficulty associated with the withdrawal of the United States from the JCPOA.”

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49. “The planned open briefing to the wider United Nations membership on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) by the Facilitator is commendable as it will contribute to fostering awareness particularly with the activities set forth in paragraph 2 of annex B to resolution 2231 (2015) and the procurement channel. We share the view of the Secretary-General that the J CPOA is "a major achievement in nuclear non-proliferation that has contributed to regional and international peace and security." (5/2018/602, para.”

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50. “We also note that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) continues to monitor and verify the implementation of the nuclear-related commitments by the Islamic Republic oflran. The continued cooperation of the IAEA with the Islamic Republic of Iran and the JCPOA-participating States will also remain very critical for the full implementation of the nuclear- related commitments under the JCPOA. We welcome the smooth cooperation between the Security Council and the Joint Commission as indicated in the report of the Facilitator (see S/2018/601). We also welcome the continued work of the procurement channel in approving the proposal submitted to it.”

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